Outdoor Program

The College of Idaho Outdoor Program provides students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all abilities and experience levels access to outdoor recreation, outdoor education, intramural sports, and campus recreation opportunities that emphasize skill acquisition, leadership development, community and team building, environmental awareness, risk management, stewardship, and adventure.

The Outdoor Program is supported by the Associated Students of The College of Idaho (ASCI), the College’s undergraduate student government, and is an outdoor recreation and educational program offering classes, workshops, trips, and outdoor equipment rentals for student recreational use. The educational component of the Outdoor Program consists of workshops and classes, such as instruction in fly-fishing, rock climbing, and kayaking, and the trips include backpacking, camping, rock climbing, and skiing.

Student-led trips are designed for everyone who has an interest in the outdoors, not just experienced adventurers. Previous experience is not required! On each trip there are one or more student leaders present who have received training and experience in the activity, risk management, and wilderness medicine. Trips vary in length from one day to a week, and may include pre-trip instruction to prepare participants.

The Outdoor Program also has equipment available for rent through our Rental Shop, located in Winston and Diane Moore Outdoor Program Center in the basement of McCain, so that everyone at the College may enjoy the outdoors on their own. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!