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Bike Care 101
Learn and practice the basics of bike care! You will experience a hands on workshop including topics from how to oil your chain to how to change your flat tire and more. This works...
Learn to Boulder
Bouldering is rock climbing without the hassle of harnesses and equipment. Come learn how to participate in the sport of bouldering in this informational and hands-on clinic. Well...
Learn to Climb
Learn how to climb at the UREC! Our staff will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall. By the end of this program you will h...
Learn to Lead Climb
If you have been climbing for a while and feel ready to start leading, this is a great program for you. Our instructors will teach the proper techniques on lead climbing and how to...
No Man's Land Film Festival
No Man's Land Film Festival is an all-female adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women in pur...
Through a Hiker's Eye
Join Walkabout Outfitters' Harrisonburg store Manager Vince Mier as he recounts his 2011 Appalachian Trail hike in words and images. Learn about hiking opportunities with the UREC...
Try a Kayak
This is your chance to try out a whitewater kayak in the UREC pool! No previous experience is necessary. Our instructors will teach you how to exit the kayak if you flip over and i...
Belay and Climb
If you have climbed a few times before and are ready to take the next step, this is a great program for you. At Belay and Climb, you will learn how to use the equipment and safety ...
Canoe the Shenandoah Trip
Enjoy being out on the water? Join us on a canoe adventure where you will forget all about the pace of campus life and spend time watching blue herons, bald eagles, and osprey in t...
Caving
Join UREC Adventure and the JMU Caving Club for a trip to a wild cave. There will be no underground sidewalk or cave light show on this adventure. Primitive caves have all the fea...
Evening Adventures - 2 Wheels & 2 Scoops
2 Wheels & 2 Scoops is a bike ride that starts and ends at UREC and includes a stop at Kline's Dairy Bar in downtown Harrisonburg for some tasty treats! UREC will provide some basi...
Evening Adventures - Bouldering
Come out and have a great evening bouldering at one of our local areas. Bouldering has all the fun aspects of climbing without the equipment fuss! This trip is open to all interest...
Evening Adventures - Intro to Mountain Biking
Whether you are just learning how to mountain bike or advancing your current skill level, this short program is for you to get out there and enjoy some trails! Beginner, interme...
Evening Adventures - Stand Up Paddleboarding
Want to know why Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing water sport in the world? Join UREC Adventure for this evening adventure and you will quickly find out! This s...
Full Moon Canoe Trip
We will take advantage of the full moon to lead a relaxing paddle on “Lake Shenandoah” a flat water section of the Shenandoah River. Experience the awesome quiet and marvel at the ...
Full Moon Hike
Enjoy a local hike illuminated by the magical glow of the full moon.
Introduction to Rock Climbing Trip
Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags. These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experien...
Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Want to know why Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing water sport in the world? Join UREC Adventure for Intro to SUP and you will quickly find out! This sport is si...
Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking Trip
We will introduce you to all the gear, find the correct boat for you, and make sure you gain experience handling and exiting the boat before we go to the river. The stretch of rive...
KIN 124
KIN 124 Rock Climbing Class
Massanutten Peak Hike
Early on a spring day in 1912, History Professor John W. Wayland led about 25 students on a hike to the top of Massanutten Mountain which started a tradition that has been a part o...
Mountain Biking
This mountain biking trip will be going to the Narrow Back Trail, a newly renovated trail in the George Washington Forest! Whether you are just learning how to mountain bike or ...
Old Rag Hiking Trip
The Old Rag Mountain Hike in the Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the mid-Atlantic region. With many spectacular panoramic views and one of the most cha...
Pack the Park: TEAM Challenge Course Open House
This is your chance to experience the TEAM Challenge Course without a group reservation! Sign up for your spot at this fall's open house today! Each experience is about 1 hour i...
Paddle Fest
Spend an afternoon on the river at the Town of Shenandoah River Park. Canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards will be available for use. Staff will be available to provide instru...
TEAM Challenge Course Facilitator Prep Course
The TEAM Challenge Course Facilitator Prep Course is a 10 week experiential series that will cover facilitating activities on low & high challenge course elements. Students will no...
Techno Tuesday
Try climbing with the lights down low and the techno music pumping. This is a fun way to try climbing in the Adventure Center. No experience is neccessary. Wellness Passport
Trip Leader Prep Course
The Trip Leader Prep Course is a 12 week experiential series that will cover a wide range of outdoor skills over the course of a semester. Students will learn by doing! This series...
VA Beach Camping Trip
This is your chance to get one more beach trip in before winter. We will camp at First Landing State Park and enjoy the bayside beach and trails in the campground. Additionally, ...