NMU Outdoor Recreation Center

Time for Toonbusters-a great way to introduce youth the the sport of rock climbing. Registration is now open https://recsports.nmu.edu

Check out the awesome logo for the 2021 Superior Climbing Competition! The competition will take place April 19-23. Click the link below to sign up, and then stop by the info center desk to pay the $25 registration fee! https://nmu.edu/recsports/superior-climbing-competition

Our stickers for the 2020 climbing competition were so cool that we just know the competition would have been awesome! The good news is we are able to host a climbing competition this semester! Things will run a little differently, but we can't wait to see everyone crush it on the rock wall. The competition will take place April 19th-23rd and registration is $25. Click the link below for more details!

https://nmu.edu/recsports/superior-climbing-competition

If you plan on coming to the PEIF to use the rock wall, be sure to make a reservation using our new reservation system. Just pick a date and time and choose "Rec Center" as your location. We can't wait to see you on the wall!

https://nmu.edu/recsports/reservations

SUMMER RENTALS ARE OPEN!

Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards for the Marquette Community as well as Fat Tire Bikes for current NMU students. Check out our website to complete your online equipment rental, then swing by the PEIF/Superior Dome circle lot for curbside pick-up. Adventure on, Wildcats!
https://www.nmu.edu/recsports/equipment-rental

Action shots of our ice climbing trip on March 12th!

Sharing is caring. Please do all of these things with purpose and as a role model to others. Trail access is a gift right now, please work for the greater good in the days ahead.

Northern Michigan University students, if you are still around campus, we have modified our hours over at the Wildcat Fit Zone for you to rent out outdoor gear! Visit https://www.nmu.edu/recsports/equipment-rental for more information on free student rentals.

As a reminder, if you choose to adventure outside during the current times, please read below for some recommendations from the National Parks and Recreation Association for trail users on observing social distancing minimums:

- Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to heading to trails — wash hands, carry hand sanitizer, do not use trails if you have symptoms, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, etc.
- Observe at all times CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of six feet from other people. Practice it and know what it looks like. Keep it as you walk, bike or hike.
- Warn other trail users of your presence and as you pass to allow proper distance and step off trails to allow others to pass, keeping minimum recommended distances at all times. Signal your presence with your voice, bell or horn.
- Note that trail and park users may find public restrooms closed — be prepared before you leave and time outings so that you are not dependent on public restrooms.
- Bring water or drinks — public drinking fountains may be disabled and should not be used, even if operable.
- Bring a suitable trash bag. Leave no trash, take everything out to protect park workers.

NTN Trails

A few recommendations from the National Parks and Recreation Association for trail users on observing social distancing minimums:

Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to heading to trails — wash hands, carry hand sanitizer, do not use trails if you have symptoms, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, etc.

Observe at all times CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of six feet from other people. Practice it and know what it looks like. Keep it as you walk, bike or hike.

Warn other trail users of your presence and as you pass to allow proper distance and step off trails to allow others to pass, keeping minimum recommended distances at all times. Signal your presence with your voice, bell or horn.

Note that trail and park users may find public restrooms closed — be prepared before you leave and time outings so that you are not dependent on public restrooms.

Bring water or drinks — public drinking fountains may be disabled and should not be used, even if operable.

Bring a suitable trash bag. Leave no trash, take everything out to protect park workers

Make sure you check out our spring break hours this week as we are only offering partner climbs! 🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️

We will be back to normal climbing wall hours on Monday, March 9th!

Here are our modified facility hours for Spring Break. Please visit https://www.nmu.edu/recsports/facility-hours or call 906-227-2110 for more information.