Adventure Trips
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
Canoe the Au Sable River, Michigan
The Destination
Hailed as one of the most scenic waterways in the Midwest, the Au Sable River, located in northern Michigan, earns its reputation with pristine forests and abundant wildlife. Portions of the river flow through Huron-Manistee National Forest which is as beautiful as it is wild.
The Journey
After launching you will paddle your way through brilliant autumn foliage of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. When it's time to put the paddles away for the night, you will camp next to the river and fall asleep to the sounds of riffling water.
Dates and Important Information
Location: Au Sable River, Michigan
Trip Dates: October 12-15, 2023
Registration Fee: $325
Includes: Transportation, camping accommodations, meals on-location, paddling equipment, staff & instruction
Backback Cumberland Gap National Park, Kentucky
The Destination
Take a walk back in time as you hike the Ridge Trail in the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. It’s possible to see old rutted wagon roads, Civil War cannon emplacements and pioneer settlements. Watch for abundant wildlife such as deer, foxes, black bear, song birds and woodpeckers.
The Journey
Strap on your backpack and walk in the footsteps of Native Americans and Daniel Boone as you hike and camp along this historic trail.
Dates and Information
Location: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Trip Dates: October 12-15, 2023
Registration Fee: $315
Includes: Transportation, camping accommodations, meals on-location,
backpacking & camping equipment, staff & instruction
Study Abroad
Trek Hidden Costa Rica
Come along and journey with us through the jungles of Costa Rica. This outdoor leadership course begins with a week of class and outdoor skill development on Oxford's campus, followed by a 11 day field experience in Costa Rica.
Adventures include hiking and waterfall rappelling in Piedras Blancas, overnight hiking and camping in Corcovado National Park, and whitewater rafting on the Savegre River.
Dates and Information
Explore Alaska Summer Study Away 2024
On this 20-day journey you will navigate Central Alaska. Explore the iconic Denali National Park. Backpack the lush forests and mountains of Chugach National Forest and State Park. From the cockpit of a sea kayak get up close and personal with the glaciers and wildlife of Prince William Sound.
The hallmark of this course is experiential education in which, 'educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop people's capacity to contribute to their communities (Gass, M.A. 2012). This course will provide you with an opportunity to challenge and expand your traditional views of leadership and education.
Dates and Information
Location: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Healy, Denali State Park, Anchorage, Girdwood, and Whittier, Alaska
Trip Dates: Summer Term, May 21 - June 11, 2024
Registration Coming Soon!
Custom Group Adventures
Outdoor Rock Climbing
Try the unique experience of outdoor climbing in either a day trip or overnight with your group. For a day trip, head to John Bryan State Park to try climbing in the outdoors with many beginner friendly and more challenging routes. This trip can accommodate 10-20 participants at only $30 a person. For a more extensive climbing trip, try our overnight trip to Red River Gorge, a world class climbing location with beginner friendly to expert routes. Prices vary depending on the needs of the group.
Mountain Biking
While you never forget how to ride a bike, it’s time to take bike riding to a whole new level. Try our 2 hour introduction to mountain biking for only $15 a person. In this experience we teach the fundamentals of mountain biking, and bike around our local trails at Hueston Woods. This trip is designed for smaller groups of 8 or less.
Backpacking
To experience nature at its finest, join us on a customizable backpacking trip. Backpacking is a great way for any group to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, and truly connect with others and nature while hiking and camping. Typically our backpacking trips go to Red River Gorge or Germantown Metroparks, but other locations are available. This trip can be customized to include rock climbing, team building, leadership development, wilderness survival skills, or any other goals your group may have.
Camping Retreat
Have your group grow and develop in a traditional camping environment. Our staff can work with your group individually to determine the needs and goals for the group, and will facilitate activities for the group based off of the goals for the trip. Potential focuses for the trip include team building, leadership, community building, etc. Depending on location, activities, and add-ons (meals, transportation, etc.), prices will vary for this trip.
Wilderness Rescue Immersion Experience
For a unique team bonding and leadership scenario,take your group on our Wilderness Rescue Immersion Experience. This overnight experience is designed to build camaraderie between participants as they participate in a mock search and rescue scenario in the Red River Gorge. This scenario can be flexible depending on the goals of the group, but the standard experience builds leadership skills amongst all participants and allows the group to connect and problem solve in a remote setting.
Ghosts & Gears Bike Tour
Ghosts & Gears Bike Tour
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays the last 2 weeks in October 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a guided ride as we tour some of Miami’s most haunted, eerie and mysterious locations*. Learn all the local tales just in time for Halloween!
$10 per person, adult-sized bikes provided
*This is a family-friendly program.