UNL Outdoor Adventures

Intro to Whitewater Kayak and River Surfing 🌊🛶

Come learn and practice your whitewater kayaking and “surfing” skills at Norfolk’s new whitewater park! Participants will learn how to navigate rapids by boat and surfboard during the day, and enjoy meals and camping at a nearby state park in the evening.

Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3
Student/Member: $95
Non-Member: $145
Register by Monday, April 27

The cost of this trip includes transportation, activity-related gear and camping equipment, meals while at the activity site, camping fees, permits, leadership, and instruction for the program.

🧗‍♀️🧗 VERTICAL ASCENT CHALLENGE 🧗🧗‍♂️‼️

How many feet can you climb from April 27th to May 3rd?

All climbers are invited to participate in this FREE event! Compete with fellow climbers and see who can reach the highest total vertical feet. Top rope, bouldering, and auto-belays are all included. Stop by the front desk to pick up your tracking sheet and get started!

Good luck, climbers 🤞

Stop by the OAC on April 30th from 6pm-8pm to destress and unplug from a busy semester at our Fresh Air Fix Event!

You can spend some time doing yoga classes (registration will open soon!), unwinding with a certified therapy dog, eating s'mores and churros (yum!), climbing at our gym, and more.

Take a break from papers, projects, and exam prep to slow down and care for your mind and body. Hope to see you there!

Join us for the Elkhorn River Paddle and Cleanup in partnership with American Rivers! 🌊 After learning the basics of kayaking and cleanup safety, we’ll spend the day paddling and picking up trash to give back to Nebraska waterways. Transportation, boats, cleanup gear, lunch, and instruction are all provided for a reduced cost to volunteers.

🗓 Program Date: 9:00am–4:00pm Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Sign-Up Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 — don’t miss it!

We’re hiring!🏞️🚣

Outdoor Adventures is seeking qualified applicants for River Intern and Marketing Intern positions. These roles provide valuable hands-on experience in outdoor programming, leadership, and marketing.

Apply on Handshake!

Looking back on an unforgettable week of exploring beautiful landscapes and spending time with great people. A spring break full of adventure, connection, and moments worth remembering.☀️🧗🥾

SUPER DUPER IMPORTANT OA UPDATES ‼

1. We will be using a different grading and naming systems for our routes. Dots. (. - least challenging, (.. - kinda challenging, ... - medium challenging, .... - almost very challenging, ..... - very challenging) 🧗

2. Challenge Course Hangouts EVERYDAY! Challenge Course Staff will be working daily to get students on our ropes courses. Climb to new heights! 🪢

3. Introducing Mystery Trips! These trip's locations are a complete mystery. Sign up and unbox your mystery trip today. No refunds - you get what you get, so sorry ⛺🚲🚣‍♀️🎤🎬🤔

These are totally real and happening starting April 31 - get excited!

(our dot system is a bit more real, you will see these on a few of our routes, but they will be changed soon!)

Our last New Climber Night and Women's Climb Night of the month is TONIGHT ‼

With the semester slowly coming to an end, it is important to continue to prioritize self-care. Join us tonight to connect with other students, move your body, challenge your mind, and have fun! 🧗

Hope to see you at the OAC tonight :)

We are hiring Outdoor Adventures Staff! ⛺

Do you want to be part of an active, inclusive community? Do you enjoy hands-on work, learning new skills, and helping others step outside their comfort zone? If so, Outdoor Adventures is the place for you.

Outdoor Adventures Staff play a key role in working in our equipment rental and indoor climbing wall programs. Additional opportunities may include assisting with group programming at our challenge course and assisting with day trips around Lincoln and beyond. 🤯

This position is work-study eligible! Apply on Handshake by 4/2 to start your OA journey ‼

It's that time of the year again!

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Gear Sale THIS FRIDAY, 3/27 FROM 4pm-6pm. Stop by and check out the gently used gear being sold (AT AN AWESOME DISCOUNT). 🚲⛺️🎊

We will be selling boats, bikes, tents, and more! Check out our page for more detailed information and pricing.

Enjoy neon‑lit climbing, karaoke, dancing, and snacks at OA's Glow Night: Karaoke and Climbing event!

March 27th, 7pm-9pm

Free for UNL students and members!

Staff Highlight! Swipe to learn about what Outdoor Adventures staff love about climbing (and why you should try it out too!)

Our International Women's Day Climbing Event is this weekend, March 7th, from 1pm-4pm at the Outdoor Adventures Center. Join us to celebrate individuals of all identities who use our spaces with climbing, crafts, and more!

This event is free for UNL students.