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Bike Care 101
Learn and practice the basics of bike care! Bring any questions you have about bikes and bring your bike if you have one! No bike? No problem! Use of of the UREC commuter o...
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.
Learn to Climb
Learn how to climb the UREC Climbing Wall! Our staff will teach you about the safety systems, equipment, and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall. By the end of this program...
Learn to Lead Climb
Ready for the sharp end of the rope? So, you have been climbing for a while now and you are ready to start leading. Our instructors will teach the proper techniques and how to avoi...
Ski Spree 5pm - 10pm
Join UREC and UPB Thursday nights at Massanutten Ski Resort this Winter. Ski and Snowboard rentals and lift tickets are discounted for JMU students on Thursdays. Lift runs from ...
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 white water 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 ...
Adventure Yoga
Join us for a peaceful yoga adventure beginning with either a hike to a glorious mountain view or a tranquil river. Connect with your mind, body and mother nature as you move throu...
Belay and Climb
You have climbed a few times before, so are you ready for the next step? Through this program you will learn how to use the equipment and safety systems for belaying other climbers...
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...
Evening Adventures - 2 Wheels & 2 Scoops
Bike with UREC Adventure around Harrisonburg. The adventure begins and ends at UREC with some basic cycling information. This 2 hour adventure will include a stop for tasty treats ...
Evening Adventures - Bouldering
Come out and have a great afternoon 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 intere...
Evening Adventures - Intro to Mountain Biking
Whether you are just learning how to mountain bike or advancing your current skill level, this program is for you to get out there and enjoy some trails! Beginner, intermediate,...
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 Introduction to SUP and you will quickly find out! This spor...
Evening Adventures - Trail Running
Would you like to vary your running routine? This is your chance. Experience the joy of running a ribbon of trail through the forest. Our trip leaders will guide you on a local tra...
Evening Adventures - Yoga Hike
Join one of the UREC Yoga Instructors for this modified hiking program. Yoga Hike allows you to regain balance and release stress that will help kick off a relaxing weekend. We...
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.
Hawksbill Mountain Hike
Hike Shenandoah’s highest point. Along the way you will enter a “sky island” of Canadian-type spruce-fir forest. Outcrops below the summit are just warm-ups for the nearly 360-degr...
Hot Chocolate on High Knob Trip
Enjoy a winter afternoon hike on Shenandoah Mountain. A five mile roundtrip hike on trails and forest roads will lead you to a fire tower with 360 degree views of the Allegheny Mo...
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 White Water 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...
Mountain Biking
This Mountain Bike Ride will be on the Narrow Back Trail, a newly renovated trail in the George Washington Forest! Whether you are just learning how to mountain bike or advancin...
Pack the Park: TEAM Challenge Course Open House
Come experience the course in person! Sign up for your spot today! Each experience is about 1 hour in length. Each hour is capped at 16 pre-signups. If you don't pre-sign up yo...
River Rafting
This trip will explore one of our local rivers on a stable raft. You can expect a few small rapids and plenty of gentling moving water, this is not a whitewater trip. Rafting is ...
Snowshoe Ski Trip
Join us for a trip to one of the best ski areas in the mid-atlantic. Price covers transportation to and from the mountain. Participants will be responsible for lift tickets and r...
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.
Whitegrass Cross Country Ski
Cross-country skiing is a fun, healthy, and inexpensive way to spend your free time during the winter months. This trip will take place at White Grass Ski Touring Center in the Can...
Whitegrass Cross-Country Ski Trip Contact List
Have you always enjoyed skiing but not the high price of a lift ticket? Here is your chance to free your heels and let your spirit rip through amazing West Virginia Ski terrain as ...