Outdoor Adventures
UWF's Outdoor Adventures (OA) offers trips, clinics, disc golf, rock climbing, rental equipment, and all things outdoor (and some indoor) to get you motivated, help you relax, or help you make time to hang out with friends.
Trips and Events
Get away with OA. Every semester features new trips and events that take you outdoors. See the full schedule and sign up using the RecWell Portal.
Visit the Climbing Center
- 36-foot-high climbing wall
- NEW Boulder Lounge
- Reach Your Peak Incentive Program
- Training and Certifications
Talk to our climbing center staff if you're interested in the incentive program or certifications.
Explore UWF Trails
Temporarily Closed Due to Hurricane Isaias Damage Repair
The Edward Ball Nature Trail is a foot-traffic-only half-mile boardwalk that meanders through Thompson Bayou over a hardwood swamp that is home to mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. Explore more trails, including bike-friendly trails, on our trails page.
Play Disc Golf
Temporarily Closed Due to Hurricane Isaias Damage Repair
- 18-hole disc golf course
- Three difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
If you need a disc to play, you can rent one from us for free. Bring your valid Argo Card or membership number to the Rec Center, Building 72, at the downstairs Service Desk and tell the staff what kind of equipment you would like to check out.
Rent OA Equipment
We have free and fee-to-rent equipment available for check-out. Bring your valid Argo Card or membership number to the Rec Center, Building 72, at the downstairs Service Desk and tell the staff what kind of equipment you would like to check out.
Outdoor Adventures
Join our favorite OA event, our annual spring break ski trip in Killington, Vermont! Find trips and events on our portal.
Who doesn’t love meeting animals? Whether furry, feathery or scaly, they’re always a hit! OA typically offers an animal excursion each semester. Find trips and events on our portal.
Each semester, OA adventures with exciting water trips—whether whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing or another splash-worthy experience! Find trips and events on our portal.
OA loves supporting State Parks and nearby areas with a focus on conservation! Each semester, you can count on an exciting adventure that gives back to our beloved parks! Find trips and events on our portal.
Climb at the Climbing Center
The Climbing Center projects into the second floor with its 36-foot-high climbing wall. With 1,500 square feet of climbing space, eight top ropes and bouldering-only space, our center accommodates all abilities and experience levels. Routes and problems are changed regularly to provide new and exciting challenges for climbers.
The Boulder Lounge
Our Boulder Lounge is the perfect space for training hard or just having fun! The space will be accessible during regular REC Center hours unless a special event closes it. Be sure to check out some climbing shoes with the Rec Center staff and give the Boulder Lounge a try!
The Boulder Lounge has a Tension Climbing board, the Tension Board 2. The Tension Board 2 is a training board with a massive variety of boulder problems. Each hold can be illuminated to display a problem of your choice, all from the app's control.
The tread wall is like a vertical treadmill, allowing you to climb for extended amounts of time without a rope.
Our slab wall is 0° vertical and will host a variety of problems created by our route setters. A great way to train balance and technique. The peg board can be used to train strength and endurance. It is a great way to focus lock-off strength and isolated movement.
