Trips & Workshops
The workshops offered through the Adventure Program are geared toward the beginner and intermediate level participants. We offer rock climbing workshops on multiple dates. No matter what your interest or skill level, you will learn something new! Trip/Workshop participants must be 18+ or a registered ISU student if they are under 18 years of age.
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Rock Climbing I – Introduction to Rock Climbing & Belaying |
September 14, October 12, November 9 $20 for Members, $29 for Non-Members & Community |
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Rock Climbing II – Lead Workshop | September 30, October 21, December 2 $34 for Members, $49 for Non-Members & Community |
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Day Trip – Horseback trail ride & BBQ at Riverside Camp, Iowa | September 16 $54 for Members, $60 for Non-Members & Community |
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Day Trip – Mountain biking at Whiterock, Iowa | September 30 $60 for Members, $66 for Non-Members & Community |
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Canoe/Kayak at Ada Hayden, Iowa | October 8 $16 for Members, $23 for Non-Members & Community |
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Weekend Climbing Trip – Sandstone, Minnesota | October 13 – 15 $64 for Members, $108 for Non-Members & Community |
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Weekend Trip – Yellow Banks, Iowa | November 10 – 12 $64 for Members, $108 for Non-Members & Community |
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Fall Break Trip – Climbing & Hiking at Horseshoe Canyon, Arkansas | November 17 – 22 (Fall break) $215 for Members, $365 for Non-Members & Community |
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Fall Break Trip – Canoe/Kayak at Lake Ouachita, Arkansas | November 17 – 22 (Fall break) $174 for Members, $294 for Non-Members & Community |
Is your group looking for an outdoor adventure? Look no further! Adventure can customize a trip for you. Anything from canoeing, camping, hiking, skiing or rock climbing, your imagination is the limit. Contact our Assistant Director of Adventure Programs, Justin Stout, via email at jstout@iastate.edu
The Adventure Program is located in State Gym. Phone: 515-294-8200
Trips Include
- Transportation and Drivers
- Food once we reach the destination (road meals not included)
- Technical equipment (personal clothing not included)
- Logistics and reservations for the trip
- Trip Leaders to plan and manage the trip
Refund Policy
- Full refunds will be provided to all participants if a Trip/Workshop is cancelled by ISU.
- For a full refund to be granted, registered participants who cancel on a Trip/Workshop must be replaced. This can be done by getting a replacement from the Waiting List or by the individual finding a replacement for their spot. Refunds need to be filed two weeks prior to the Trip/Workshop.
- Refund requests submitted later than two weeks period will not be granted at full price. Prorated refunds may be given to participants with a sudden documented medical condition that renders them unable to participate or on military deployment.
CANCELLATION/REFUND REQUESTS
- A Cancellation/Refund Request Form must be completed for any request. Any applicable documentation must be provided to request a cancellation or refund
- Upon approval, a refund will be processed within 7-10 business days
- Approved refunds will be processed on a prorated basis and refunded back via the original method of payment