Looking to get outside, hone in current skills, or try something new? Our trips program is for you!
Registration for spring trips opens Tuesday , January 21.
Adventure Trip Calendar
Registration for all trips opens on Jan 22
Use the links above to be taken directly to that trip’s registration, or use the button below to see all trips.
Register online for a trip (or register in-person in the Outdoor Center.)
Weekly Clinics
- Kayak Pool Sessions
- Every Wednesday in the Student Aquatic center from 5-7pm during the Fall and Spring semester. Come learn the basics of whitewater kayaking with in an open, relaxed environment. Free. Beginner and experienced boaters welcome.
- Toprope Belay Clinics
- Lead Climbing and Belay Clinics
Micro Adventures
Free, low commitment trips offered in the heart of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. All micro adventures are between 2-4 hours long, and include gear, transportation and trip staff to guide your experience.
Advanced registration not required. Registration opens one week before trip.
Important Trip Information
- On most trips, you don’t need any experience. Really. If a trip requires experience, we’ll indicate what experience you should have.
- Trip costs include transportation, food (if overnight), equipment, camping, trip leaders and other miscellaneous fees.
- Trips are open to all current UT students (graduate and undergraduate) as well as faculty and staff with an active RecSports membership. No guests are allowed on trips.
- Needed outdoor gear and equipment is provided for each trip at no additional cost.
- Cancellations – We reserve the right to cancel a program due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or extenuating circumstances. In the event we must cancel a program, a full trip refund will be provided.
- Should you choose to cancel, your registration fees will be refunded if we are notified of the cancellation 14 days before the registration deadline. Email utop@utk.edu to initiate this process.
- “No-Showing” for a trip or clinic (registering, and not notifying the program of your inability to addend) more than once may result in a loss of privileges to join on any future trips for one year.