Snorkeling
Bringing in the jib
roan mountain
Kayaking
Surfing
Climbing
Backpacking

Adventure Trips

The Outdoor Pursuit Center Trip Program offers unique opportunities to Miami University students, faculty, staff and surrounding community. Our trips are designed to provide a balance of challenging, educational, and fun activities in a wilderness setting.

Fall Break Trips

Backpack the Appalachian Trail

With over 600 miles of trails, the Cherokee National Forest includes portions of the Benton MacKaye, John Muir, and Appalachian trails. The Iron Mountain Zone is an untamed wildernes and the Roan Highlands offer spectacular vistas. One of the highest summits in the Appalachia mountain range, Roan Mountain, is richly diverse and home to plants and animals not found anywhere else in the world. Strap on a pack and come join us as we explore the beauty and diversity of the Cherokee.

Important Dates and Information

Location: Roan Highlands, Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Info Session: September 13 at 7:30 pm in the Outdoor Pursuit Center

Trip Dates: October 11–14

Registration Deadline: September 26

Program Fee: $249

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red-river-gorge

Rock Climb the Red River Gorge

Take a break from campus, the wilderness is calling. Join the Outdoor Pursuit Center as we rock climb among the fall colors. The Red River Gorge is one of the most popular climbing meccas east of the Mississippi and only a short 2.5 hour drive from campus. The Red's sandstone cliffs offer many climbing opportunities at all levels. Novices welcome, no prior experience required. 

Important Dates and Information

Location: Red River Gorge, Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Info Session: September 13 at 7:30 pm in the Outdoor Pursuit Center

Trip Dates: October 12–14

Registration Deadline: October 4

Program Fee: $189

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Study Abroad Experiences

New Zealand

Discover New Zealand

On this 20 day journey you will explore New Zealand’s south island by foot, paddle and pedal. Picture yourself 50-feet high climbing an ice wall of the world famous Fox Glacier, paddling your sea kayak through seal colonies off Abel Tasman, biking the Otago Rail Trail through tawny-toned hillsides and backpacking through beautiful forests and mountains.

Dates and Important Information

Location: New Zealand

Course Dates: Summer 2019, May 21–June 13

Info Session: October 3, 10, or November 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pursuit Center

Course Program Fee: $4,275 + Tuition

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Maui

Explore Maui

Come along and journey with us through the land of aloha. This course defines outdoor leadership as leading others in and interfacing with the natural world and offers an opportunity to explore theoretical and practical implications of this type of leadership in a study-away context.

Dates and Important Information

Location: Maui, Hawaii

Course Dates: January 2–4, 2019

Field Experience: January 7-19, 2019

Info Session:  September 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pursuit Center

This course, EDL 281 is 3 credit hours and meets the Experiential Learning requirement of the Global Miami Plan.

Activities: Backpacking in Haleakala National Park, engaging in historical and cultural lessons on the Road to Hana, taking part in a service learning project in the Kipahulu region of Haleakala, working at a taro farm & experiencing a traditional Hawaiian meal, sea kayaking & snorkeling with sea turtles, learning to surf

Program Fee: $2490 + tuition

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Day Trips

Rock Climbing

Join the OPC on a day trip rock climbing at John Bryan State Park. With routes ranging from beginner to advanced, the rock at John Bryan can accommodate any skill level. Escape Oxford and come explore the great rock climbing that southwest Ohio has to offer!

Dates and Important Information

Date: September 8 or October 21

Location: John Bryan State Park, Ohio

What is provided: Transportation, equipment, and instruction

Program Fee: $30

Register Now September 8

Register Now October 21

*Registration deadline September 7 & October 20

Canoeing 

Canoe down the Whitewater River with the Outdoor Pursuit Center, while enjoying the scenary and wildlife along  the 13 mile stretch between connersville, Indiana and Laurel, Indiana

Dates and Important Information

Date: September 9

Location: Whitewater River, Indiana

What is provided: Transportation, equipment, and instruction

Program Fee: $45

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*Registration deadline September 8

Haunted Oxford Bike Tour

Cruise around on a guided tour of Oxford's most haunted locations, while stopping for stories and apple cider on a cool fall night. Come learn all the tales just in time for Halloween.

Dates and Important Information

Date: October 26, 27, or 28

Location: Oxford, Ohio

What is provided: Equipment and light refreshments

Program Fee: $8

Register Now October 26

Register Now October 27

Register Now October 28

*Registration deadline October 25, 26, or 27

Mountain Biking

Come spend the afternoon cruising around the bike trails of Hueston Woods on trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Learn a new sport, practice your skills, and get to know the mountain biking trails located just a short drive away. 

Dates and Important Information

Date: November 4

Location: Hueston Woods State Park, Ohio

What is provided: Transportation, equipment, instruction

Program Fee: $20

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*Registration deadline November 3

 

Custom Trip

Backpackers

Custom Trip

Have you always wanted to go white water rafting and don’t see a trip on our schedule? How about rock climbing, backpacking, or canoeing? The Outdoor Pursuit Center can design and lead a custom trip specifically for you and your group. Nearly any outdoor activity can be planned to nearly any destination. We’re happy to work with the needs of you and your group.

Custom Trip Inquiry