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CSI Outdoors | CSI - College of Southern Idaho CSI Outdoors serves to provide students, faculty & staff, and community members with adventure-based learning through outdoor and wilderness experiences. Fostering an environment of self-efficacy and interpersonal growth, each adventure seeks to create awareness for environmental stewardship, develo...

Our mountain bike trip this afternoon is full!

The next 3 people who sign up for our Auger Falls Mountain Bike event this Saturday get a free CSI Outdoors t-shirt!

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Due to bad trail conditions we are canceling our Third Fork Hike. We hope to see you at our Auger falls Mountain bike event coming up! sign up at the link below!

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We are full on our trip to Camas tomorrow. Hope to see you signed up next time it comes up!

Still trying to plan what to do next week? Come take a hike with us!
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On Monday May 8th around 2:30 pm, Valley County Sheriff's marine and backcountry deputies responded to a 911 call from a passing motorist who witnessed an overturned kayak in the North Fork of the Payette River south of milepost 89 on Highway 55, which is near Cold Springs Campground. Fortunately, this turned out to be a kayak that got away from its owner and there was no rescue or recovery needed.

We would like to offer a public service announcement to the kayak community that run the rivers in Valley County, or any other area. If you are separated from your vessel and you are unable to safely retrieve it from the river, please have the courtesy to contact the local dispatch center to let them know. Our center, along with two others received multiple phone calls regarding the overturned kayak from panicked passersby with genuine concern for someone's safety. This could've gone bad quickly as most people want to help, regardless of their own safety. As you can see from the photo, this was not a good situation and anyone seeing this would be concerned, warranting multiple 911 calls.

Currently (pun intended) the river is running high and fast, which we know is a huge draw to many kayakers, our resources in Valley County are limited and risking the lives of first responders is something many agencies take into consideration when formulating a response plan.

As always, be safe out there!

Don't forget to celebrate summer by working on some Kayak rolls! Sign up today!!

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Open Climb at The Midway last Thursday was a blast! Thanks to all our climbers who came and had fun in the sun. ☀️

Check out our website to see upcoming adventures offered this Summer!

What is one thing you can't go camping without?

Will we see you riding one of our bikes today? 🚴 Check us out by the Student Rec center at today's CSI Open House!!

Less then a week away until we reopen our rental shop. What are you going to use to outside?

CSI Outdoors Rental Shop | CSI - College of Southern Idaho Re-opening May 1, 2023!Need gear for your next adventure? Check out our rental selection for more options! The CSI Outdoors Rental Shop provides a variety of camping, climbing, biking, water, and snow sports gear available to CSI Students, Staff, Faculty, and Community Members.

This is just a few of the over one hundred volunteers who came out for our annual canyon rim cleanup! A huge thank you to all who participated and we hope to see you next year!

Don't forget to come get some free goodies and help clean our canyon!

Celebrate Earth Day with CSI by volunteering to beautify one of our communities great attractions. Join us April 22nd, starting at 9 am in the Best Buy parking lot for a Canyon Rim Cleanup! We all live on this planet; let's show it a little love! Bring your work gloves and a refillable water bottle. Snacks will be provided! Let's work together to make a positive impact on our community and the environment.

Are you coming out today?

If so sign up ASAP to reserve your spot!

See you at centennial Park at 1pm

Are you looking for a thrilling adventure that lets you explore the great outdoors and get some exercise at the same time? Look no further than kayaking to Pillar Falls! With its pristine waters and breathtaking scenery, kayaking here is an experience you won't forget. Our guided paddle takes you on a four-hour journey, where you'll navigate the twists and turns of the river and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Whether you're a student, faculty member, or community member, this activity is open to everyone. And with prices starting at just $5 for students, $10 for faculty, and $15 for community members, it's an affordable way to spend a day in nature.
This adventure will take place on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, from 1 - 4 pm, so mark your calendars!
Sign up using the link below! Be sure to include your email with your name. We'll get back to you with confirmation and further details. Please note that kayaking is weather-dependent, so we will confirm with you closer to the date if the weather permits. So what are you waiting for? Book your kayaking adventure at Pillar Falls today!
Link to site: https://csi.nbsstore.net/kayak-pillar-falls-outdoor-rec-420

Celebrate Earth Day with CSI by volunteering to beautify one of our communities great attractions. Join us April 22nd, starting at 9 am in the Best Buy parking lot for a Canyon Rim Cleanup! We all live on this planet; let's show it a little love! Bring your work gloves and a refillable water bottle. Snacks will be provided! Let's work together to make a positive impact on our community and the environment.

Are you looking for a thrilling adventure that lets you explore the great outdoors and get some exercise at the same time? Look no further than kayaking to Pillar Falls! With its pristine waters and breathtaking scenery, kayaking here is an experience you won't forget. Our guided paddle takes you on a four-hour journey, where you'll navigate the twists and turns of the river and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Whether you're a student, faculty member, or community member, this activity is open to everyone. And with prices starting at just $5 for students, $10 for faculty, and $15 for community members, it's an affordable way to spend a day in nature.
This adventure will take place on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, from 1 - 4 pm, so mark your calendars!
Sign up using the link below! Be sure to include your email with your name. We'll get back to you with confirmation and further details. Please note that kayaking is weather-dependent, so we will confirm with you closer to the date if the weather permits. So what are you waiting for? Book your kayaking adventure at Pillar Falls today!
Link to site: https://csi.nbsstore.net/kayak-pillar-falls-outdoor-rec-420

Join us on April 22nd for our Canyon Rim Trail Clean Up! Bring the whole family and meet us at the Outdoor Recreation trailer in the Best Buy parking lot. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the environment!
Time: 9 am-Noon
We'll provide bags, water, and snacks, but please bring your own work gloves and a refillable water bottle. We hope to see you there!

An evening well spent! ❄️ A big thank you to our participants for making this snowy hike so memorable last week! CSI Outdoors partnered with our Employee Wellness Committee to pull it off.

Busy week on the water! CSI Outdoors enjoyed 4 days of kayaking with our NED 101 classes, welding and Job Corps under the world’s largest American flag 🇺🇸

Welcome to climbing season folks! Join us on Oct 5th for our Gym to Crag clinic.
This is a perfect opportunity for gym climbers to “learn the ropes” of outdoor climbing!
Spots are limited so call or stop by the Rec. Center front desk to sign up.

Thank you to the GNED 101 class and CSI Professor Bill Ebener for joining CSI Outdoors on Tuesday for a hike at the Auger Falls Trailhead!

Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's Geology Paddle! We hope your experience was informative and fun. We're so fortunate to be able to use the Snake River Canyon as our classroom.

Our upcoming Geology Paddle on Monday July 18th is approaching fast. You can still register by visiting the Student Recreation Center front desk or by contacting [email protected] or by calling 208.732.6697. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

There’s nothing quite like an evening of staff bonding! Rock climbing and pizza party for the W!
Come into the Student Rec. Center or Challenge Course to meet our amazing student staff.

🛶 We had the pleasure of spending the afternoon on the water with our Refugee Center Leadership Program yesterday! New experiences and fun is the name of the game with

See you out there!

Place Matters. Thanks for hanging with us and exploring community and connectivity!

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! We’ve got gear for any adventure you may have planned. As a special offer, Monday is included in our weekend rental price!
Kayaks, camping gear, mountain bikes, corn hole boards and much more! Link to our rental shop is in our bio and have a safe weekend!

We took advantage of the beautiful day yesterday with GENED Surviving on the Farm! Thanks for joining us on the Snake River.

Did you know CSI Outdoors has an outdoor gear rental shop? Check it out in our bio!

Thinking about getting sendy on the river this summer? We’ve got spots open in our swiftwater rescue course this weekend! Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. More information and registration available at the link in our bio or reach out with questions! .

Before and after shots of our Earth Day Clean-up! What a fantastic showing from CSI Students, community members and

You guys make this canyon look gooood! 😎

Looking for an adventurous way to give back?! Join us THIS FRIDAY as we rappel into the canyon from 2-4 and 4-6 for our annual Canyon Rim Cleanup (no experience required). Meet up is in the Sportsmans Warehouse parking lot and registration link can be found in our bio.
Spread the word and see you there!

Kayak Roll Clinic TONIGHT!
7-9pm at the TF City Pool
Free for CSI students
$2 faculty/staff
$5 community

Stellar weather and an even better turnout for our Gym to Crag Clinic yesterday. Huge shoutout to for the assist!

Check out our website in bio to join us on our next adventure. Summer calendar coming soon.
See you out there!

Want to dial in your climbing skills?
Take your friends and family climbing outside?
Move beyond the gym?
Learn skills in climbing rescue, trad gear placement, anchor building, climbing site management, lead climbing?

For years climbers in the Magic Valley have been improving their climbing skills in the Intermediate Climbing course at CSI. Local legends like have all leveled up in this course. Now is your chance.

The course starts March 7th and meets Mondays from 1-5 through the end of April. There is a weekend trip April 8-10. This is a 2 credit course and is open to climbers over the age of 16. You can enroll on the website at www.csi.edu or contact Mike Young at CSI ([email protected], 208-732-6340) if you have questions.

Can’t wait to hit the trails again in 2022!

If you haven't already, please check out our 2021 Annual Report!

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