
We offer many trips, classes, and clinics each semester to provide you with the opportunity to learn new skills or enhance your knowledge of the great outdoors. Come take an adventure with us, bring your friends, and make some new ones.
There are so many ways to take your fun, your exercise routine and your sense of adventure outside. Here are some of our typical programs. Take a look in the calendar to plan your next adventure.
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Paddle Sports
- Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP): sunset paddles, SUP yoga, overnight SUP & camp tours (coming soon)
- Kayak Touring: sunset paddles, day trips, Intro to Kayak Camping, multiday flat water kayak tours (weekend to week-long from Priest Lake in North Idaho to destinations such as Ross Lake in the N Cascades, Lake Powell in UT/AZ), multiday coastal sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands
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Snow Sports
- Snowshoeing: day trips and overnights
- Cross-Country ski trips: typically day trips, some lunchtime clinics when there's enough snow, and occasionally weekend trips
- Ski resort shuttles: Schweitzer, Lookout Pass, Silver
- Backcountry Ski & Avalanche Education: Intro to Backcountry Ski (Moscow Mountain), Avalanche Rescue Course (Moscow Mountain), Avalanche Awareness Clinic, Wallowas Backcountry Ski & Avalanche Awareness, Wallowas Backcountry Hut, Ski, & Sauna (advanced)
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Hiking, Camping & Backpacking
- Short day-trip hikes to Kamiak Butte or Moscow Mountain
- Day hikes
- Overnight frontcountry camping trips
- Intro to backpacking weekend trips
- Weeklong destination backpacking (e.g. Grand Canyon)
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Climbing & Mountaineering
- Climbing Wall Clinics: Belay, Lead, Movement, Bouldering
- Gym to Rock series
- Outdoor climbing day trips
- Intro to overnight winter camping trips on Moscow Mountain
- Cascades intermediate mountaineering
- Slackline clinics by the Chinook or SRC Slackline Park



Develop your skills while you hike, bike, climb, and paddle. We have options for all levels.
More information about the program
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SRC Member: $0.00
Chinook Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00
Item ID: 188672
Schedule:
Th
12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Thursday, March 2, 2023
What a great way to spend lunch on a snowy day! The Palouse Ridge Winter Park provides the perfect place to cross country ski! You’ll enjoy gliding through the rolling hills of this convenient on-campus location. This program will run every Thursday that there is snow.
SRC Member: $100.00
Chinook Member: $100.00
Non-Member: $150.00
Item ID: 188762
Schedule:
Sat
8:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Sun
12:00 AM
-
7:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 5, 2023
Class is full.
Introduction to backcountry skiing/splitboarding on Mt. Spokane with an overnight stay in a beautiful mountain chalet.
SRC Member: $50.00
Chinook Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $80.00
Item ID: 188764
Schedule:
Sat
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Palouse Divide, ID
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Open Spots: 8
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This event is a collaboration between the ORC & the WSU LGBTQ+ Center, all bodies and skill levels will be welcomed and celebrated. The Palouse Divide is a great local winter recreation site located 45 minutes north of Moscow. This trip is geared towards the beginner but all abilities are welcome to come and play in the snow! There are 12-18 miles of groomed and un-groomed trails to explore. Scenic vistas offer stunning views of Idaho’s Clearwater National Forest.
SRC Member: $30.00
Chinook Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $40.00
Item ID: 188671
Schedule:
Sun
6:00 AM
-
6:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 5, 2023
Class is full.
The ORC will provide transportation to and from the mountain. All you have to do is show up!
SRC Member: $260.00
Chinook Member: $260.00
Non-Member: $365.00
Item ID: 188707
Schedule:
Fri
8:00 AM
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11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Wallowas, OR
Sat
Sun
12:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Wallowas, OR
Mon
12:00 AM
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10:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Wallowas, OR
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
Class is full.
Instructor(s): Jonathan (he/him)
Join the ORC on this signature, annual backcountry ski hut trip. Splitboarders, alpine touring and telemarker skiers are all welcome! You will have the opportunity to tour, ski or snowboard, and play in the winter environment (pending weather/avalanche conditions).
SRC Member: $30.00
Chinook Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $40.00
Item ID: 188669
Schedule:
Sat
6:00 AM
-
6:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
Class is full.
The ORC will provide transportation to and from the mountain. All you have to do is show up!
SRC Member: $30.00
Chinook Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $40.00
Item ID: 188670
Schedule:
Sun
6:00 AM
-
6:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
Open Spots: 5
See class details
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The ORC will provide transportation to and from the mountain. All you have to do is show up!
SRC Member: $35.00
Chinook Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $55.00
Item ID: 188676
Schedule:
Mon
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
Open Spots: 2
See class details
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The Palouse’s Moscow Mountain provides the perfect place to engage in winter sports like snowshoeing! You’ll enjoy trekking through the towering red cedars in what will likely be beautiful winter conditions. Since this trip is local, it will also open your eyes to the endless winter possibilities hidden in the Palouse. All you need is a warm coat and a smile!
Trip rating is level 1. No experience necessary.
Trip cost includes: transportation, snowshoes and trekking poles, and trip facilitators (Food NOT included).
If snow conditions on the Palouse are plentiful, this trip will be conducted as a snowshoe hike. If there is limited snow, a day hike will take place.
SRC Member: $8.00
Chinook Member: $8.00
Non-Member: $12.00
Item ID: 188679
Schedule:
Tue
6:30 PM
-
10:30 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Open Spots: 4
See class details
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Come learn how to roll a river kayak in the comfort of a pool. We will teach you the basic skills of the c-to-c roll so you can feel more comfortable and confident on the water. For paddlers with a developed roll, register to use the pool space to practice.
SRC Member: $35.00
Chinook Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $55.00
Item ID: 188677
Schedule:
Sat
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Open Spots: 4
See class details
Register Now
The Palouse’s Moscow Mountain provides the perfect place to engage in winter sports like snowshoeing! You’ll enjoy trekking through the towering red cedars in what will likely be beautiful winter conditions. Since this trip is local, it will also open your eyes to the endless winter possibilities hidden in the Palouse. All you need is a warm coat and a smile!
Trip rating is level 1. No experience necessary.
Trip cost includes: transportation, snowshoes and trekking poles, and trip facilitators (Food NOT included).
If snow conditions on the Palouse are plentiful, this trip will be conducted as a snowshoe hike. If there is limited snow, a day hike will take place.
SRC Member: $100.00
Chinook Member: $100.00
Non-Member: $125.00
Item ID: 188752
Schedule:
Sat
6:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Sun
12:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Class is full.
Come with the ORC and enjoy a two day ski trip at Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard park with an overnight stay in a beautiful mountain chalet.
SRC Member: $50.00
Chinook Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $80.00
Item ID: 188674
Schedule:
Sun
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Class is full.
The Palouse Divide is a great local winter recreation site located 45 minutes north of Moscow. This trip is geared towards the beginner but all abilities are welcome to come and play in the snow! There are 12-18 miles of groomed and un-groomed trails to explore. Scenic vistas offer stunning views of Idaho’s Clearwater National Forest.
SRC Member: $35.00
Chinook Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $55.00
Item ID: 188678
Schedule:
Sat
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Open Spots: 5
See class details
Register Now
The Palouse’s Moscow Mountain provides the perfect place to engage in winter sports like snowshoeing! You’ll enjoy trekking through the towering red cedars in what will likely be beautiful winter conditions. Since this trip is local, it will also open your eyes to the endless winter possibilities hidden in the Palouse. All you need is a warm coat and a smile!
Trip rating is level 1. No experience necessary.
Trip cost includes: transportation, snowshoes and trekking poles, and trip facilitators (Food NOT included).
If snow conditions on the Palouse are plentiful, this trip will be conducted as a snowshoe hike. If there is limited snow, a day hike will take place.
SRC Member: $50.00
Chinook Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $80.00
Item ID: 188743
Schedule:
Sat
8:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Sun
12:00 AM
-
7:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Moscow Mt, ID
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Open Spots: 3
See class details
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Whether you are hoping to tackle a northwest volcano this summer or add to your repertoire of winter skills, this local overnight trip provides an educational opportunity to develop basic mountaineering skills. In this introductory overnight course, participants will learn basic snow travel techniques, including: kicking steps, rest step, self-belay with ice axe, self-arrest with ice axe, sitting glissade, and backcountry winter camping.
SRC Member: $35.00
Chinook Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $65.00
Item ID: 188754
Schedule:
Sun
8:00 AM
-
7:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Open Spots: 4
See class details
Register Now
Whether you are hoping to tackle a glaciated mountain this summer or add to your repertoire of mountain skills, this local day trip provides an educational opportunity to exposure to many of the components and skills involved in crevasse rescue. In this introductory one-day course, participants will learn basic snow anchors, rope ascension, haul systems, and belay techniques.
SRC Member: $465.00
Chinook Member: $465.00
Non-Member: $575.00
Item ID: 188726
Schedule:
Fri
3:00 PM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Sat
Sun
12:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Yosemite Valley, CA
Mon
Tue
Wed
Th
Fri
Sat
12:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Yosemite Valley, CA
Sun
12:00 AM
-
7:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Open Spots: 1
See class details
Register Now
Spend a week surrounded by the gorgeous towering walls of the Central California’s Yosemite National Park. You’ll spend your days hiking and sight-seeing throughout the valley, camping out every night under the stars!
SRC Member: $465.00
Chinook Member: $465.00
Non-Member: $575.00
Item ID: 188744
Schedule:
Fri
3:00 PM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Sat
Sun
12:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Mon
Tue
Wed
Th
Fri
Sat
12:00 AM
-
11:59 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Sun
12:00 AM
-
7:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Class is full.
Spend a week exploring 4 of the most beautiful National Parks in the American Southwest. You’ll visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Arches National Park, where you'll be spending the days hiking, sghtseeing, and camping out every night under the stars!
SRC Member: $75.00
Chinook Member: $75.00
Item ID: 188740
Schedule:
Mon
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM
Location:
Student Recreation Center
Climbing Wall
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Class is full.
Learn the basics of making the transition from the climbing gym to climbing on real rock, focusing on safety and technical systems.
SRC Member: $8.00
Chinook Member: $8.00
Non-Member: $12.00
Item ID: 188680
Schedule:
Tue
6:30 PM
-
10:30 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Open Spots: 6
See class details
Register Now
Come learn how to roll a river kayak in the comfort of a pool. We will teach you the basic skills of the c-to-c roll so you can feel more comfortable and confident on the water. For paddlers with a developed roll, register to use the pool space to practice.
SRC Member: $8.00
Chinook Member: $8.00
Non-Member: $12.00
Item ID: 188753
Schedule:
Wed
5:00 PM
-
9:00 PM
Location:
Outdoor Recreation Center
Lobby
Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Open Spots: 7
See class details
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We’ll cover several topics such as: necessary equipment, appropriate clothing and layering systems, sleeping comfortably, purifying your drinking water, cooking on a backpacking stove, and how to hike/camp utilizing “Leave No Trace” principles.