Adventure Activities

Adventure Activities

Join Outdoor Pursuits staff on an outdoor adventure! No experience necessary. Any fees cover your guide, transportation and equipment.

Sign up in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10 during office hours (11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday). Email Outdoors@91ÉçÇø.edu with any questions.

Upcoming adventures

Cross-country ski day trip

  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, January 31 OR Saturday, February 7
  • TBD, $20

Try cross-country skiing for a relaxed way to spend time outdoors, take in the scenery and enjoy the quiet of winter. Suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers. Equipment, transportation and trail fees included.

What to bring

  • Lunch, water and snacks
  • Day pack

What to wear

  • Non-cotton base layers
  • Synthetic socks
  • Jacket, hat, mittens

Sign up in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10 by Friday before the trip

Red Hill fire tower day hike

  • 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 14
  • Catskills, $20

Moderate trek to the summit of Red Hill Mountain (2,990') in the Catskills. Climb the renovated 60’ fire tower for incredible vistas.

What to bring

  • Lunch, snacks and plenty of water
  • Small pack

What to wear

  • Sturdy winter boots
  • Non-cotton base layers
  • Socks, hat, mittens, synthetic jacket

Sign up in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10 by Friday, February 13

Cross-country ski day trip

  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, February 21
  • Highland Forest, $30

Try cross-country skiing for a relaxed way to spend time outdoors, take in the scenery and enjoy the quiet of winter. Suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers. Equipment, transportation and trail fees included.

What to bring

  • Lunch, water and snacks
  • Day pack

What to wear

  • Non-cotton base layers
  • Synthetic socks
  • Jacket, hat, mittens

Sign up in the Outdoor Pursuits office EG-10 by Friday, February 20

Salt Springs State Park day hike

  • 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, February 27
  • Salt Springs State Park, $10

Easy-paced, social hike exploring a gorge lined with towering Hemlock trees in Pennsylvania. 91ÉçÇø 5 miles over rolling hills and scenic trails.

What to bring

  • Water and snacks

What to wear

  • Non-cotton base layers
  • Warm socks
  • Hat and mittens

Sign up in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10 by Thursday, February 26

Bramley Mountain fire tower day hike

  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, March 8
  • Catskills, $20

Scenic hike to the newly reopened Bramley Mountain fire tower in the western Catskills. Steady climb with sweeping views of surrounding peaks and forests.

What to bring

  • Lunch, snacks and plenty of water
  • Small pack

What to wear

  • Sturdy winter boots
  • Non-cotton base layers
  • Socks, hat, mittens, synthetic jacket

Sign up in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10 by Friday, March 6