Payette Whitewater Trip
August 29-September 1, 2025
Departure: 3 PM

Spend Labor Weekend with the OAC on the Payette River System. We will be rafting and kayaking multiple sections of the Payette River. The group will leave on Friday and arrive at Hot Springs Campground Friday evening. Each day we will be floating a different section of the river and hanging out at camp and the hot springs at night. Trip fees cover transportation, permits, boat, and life jacket. You are responsible for your own camping gear and food. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Group Size: 18

Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM at the OAC

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $150 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $220
Trip fee is non-refundable

Hagerman Whitewater Rafting
September 6, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM

Join us as we paddle raft through a stretch of the Snake River near Twin Falls. This stretch involves multiple whitewater rapids and is a great beginner whitewater rafting adventure! Trip fees cover transportation and rafting equipment. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Group size: 20

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $40 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $60
Trip fee is non-refundable

Yellowstone Tour
October 3-5, 2025
Departure Time: 2 PM

Visit America’s first national park on this tour of Yellowstone’s famous sights. We will see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, as well as many other geysers, hot pools, wildlife, and waterfalls. We will camp in the park for two nights. Trip fee covers transportation, campground, and entrance fees. You are responsible for your own camping gear and food. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Group size: 20

Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday October 1, 2025, 3:00 PM at OAC

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $85 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $105
Trip fee is non-refundable

Rock Climbing at Castle Rocks
October 10-11, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM

Rock climbing at Castle Rocks State Park. Top-roping and sport climbing on single pitch granite domes. All abilities are welcome. Trip fees cover transportation, campground, and park entry fees. Trip fee covers transportation, campground, and entrance fees. You are responsible for your own camping gear, food, and optional hot springs. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Group size 10

Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:00 PM at OAC

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $40 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $55
Trip fee is non-refundable

Grand Teton National Park Tour
October 18, 2025
Departure: 7 AM

Spend a day in Grand Teton National Park with the Outdoor Adventure Center exploring the sights that the park has to offer. Hike along lakes with beautiful views of the Tetons, visit historic buildings, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The group will leave early to give enough time to explore the park, and we will return back to campus the same evening. Trip fee covers transportation and park entrance fees. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Group size: 10

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $40 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $55
Trip fee is non-refundable

Craters of the Moon Exploration
October 25, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM

Explore Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Hike amongst the cinder cones, explore inside lava tubes, and more! This is a single day trip, leaving campus in the morning and returning the same evening. Trip fee covers transportation. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Group size: 10

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $25 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $40
Trip fee is non-refundable

Hike and Hot Springs
October 25, 2025
Departure Time: 10 AM

Hike along a local trail, then soak at Lava Hot Springs to end the day. Trip fee covers transportation and hot springs pass. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Group size: 10

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $15 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $25
Trip fee is non-refundable

Moab, Utah Fall Break
November 22-26, 2025
Departure Time: 7 AM

Spend Fall break in the desert of Moab, Utah hiking and exploring the National Parks. Participants will get the opportunity to explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Moab has great shopping, restaurants and activities to participate in. The group will be staying at a camp park in town that has hot showers and bathrooms. The trip fees cover transportation, park entrance fees, and campground. You are responsible for your own camping gear and food. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Group size 20

Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM at OAC

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $150 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $220
Trip fee is non-refundable

West Yellowstone XC Ski
December 6, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM

Cross country ski at the Rendezvous Ski Center in West Yellowstone. Enjoy dinner in West Yellowstone before heading home for the day. Costs include transportation, ski pass, and ski equipment. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Venue is subject to change, relative to snow conditions. Group size 10

Trip Fee
ISU Student: $30 or use FREE trip
ISU Affiliate: $50
Trip fee is non-refundable