Explore with us!
Asheville is home to some of the best hiking, paddling, climbing, biking, and backpacking on the East coast. Outdoor Programs offers a wide variety of outdoor trips, workshops, clinics and trainings for current UNC Asheville students. No experience is necessary for any of our offerings! We will provide all transportation, essential equipment and highest quality instruction. Come share your next adventure with UNC Asheville’s Outdoor Programs. Human powered adventure is at the heart of what we do! Programs may be open to faculty, staff, and rec card members based on availability and additional fees may apply. Priority enrollment will be for our students. Please email outdoorprograms.rec@unca.edu to inquire about non-student enrollment on trips.
Fall 2024 Trip Calendar
August
8/24: Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga
8/24: Honors Program Rafting *only open to students currently in the honors program*
8/25: Caving 101
8/30: Sunset Hike
8/31: Apples, Goats, and Waterfalls
September
9/7: Whitewater Kayaking 101
9/14: Stand Up Paddleboard River Float
9/15: Waterfall Hike
9/29: Alumni Caving Trip *only open to alumni*
October
10/12: Rock Climbing 101
10/13: Caving 101
10/19 – 10/20: Backpacking the Blue Ridge
10/26: Outdoor Bouldering
10/27: Fall Foliage Canoe Float
November
11/9: Mountain Biking 101
11/16: Caving 201
How to Register for a Trip:
- Use the Trips and Programs Calendar (above) to choose the trips you’re interested in. You can also see what’s available and register for a trip with our online registration system.
- All trip registrations close at noon on the Thursday before the program!
- A Trip Leader will follow up with you via email to answer any questions and to share additional details about your trip! Make sure to check your email for all the necessary details and information after registering.
If you have any questions, please email outdoorprograms.rec@unca.edu
Requests for accommodations
If you have a request for accommodation or questions about the essential eligibility criteria for trips please contact outdoor programs at outdoorprograms.rec@unca.edu.