Penn Outdoor Adventure

The Climbing Wall will be open from 2:00pm-6:00pm today!

Climbing Wall hours from 7/8-7/14!

Check out our Climbing Wall Hours from 7/1-7/7!

Check out our Climbing Wall Hours from 6/24-6/30!

We still have spaces available in our upcoming Wilderness First Aid course on March 30th & 31st.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Mar. 30-31 in Philadelphia, PA

We’re hosting a Wilderness First Aid course on March 30th & 31st put on by NOLS Wilderness Medicine . If you spend any time in the outdoors, this is a great course to help you prepare for the unexpected. Cost: $250 for Penn Community/ $275 for General Public.
https://recreation.upenn.edu/outdoor-adventures/adventure-trips/

Vote Penn! We’re competing in a “March Madness” type of tournament to be named top Adventure College in the East. Vote once a day to advance Penn to the next round!
https://contests.blueridgeoutdoors.com/

Top Adventure College - Contests by Blue Ridge Outdoors Every year we ask our readers to rank their college to see who is the Top Adventure College in the Blue Ridge. Think your school has what it takes?

Celebrate Galentine's day tonight at the rock climbing wall with a free Ladies Only climbing event from 6-8pm. There will be light refreshments served plus some fun activities and of course Rock Climbing! The event is open to all Pottruck members who identify as women.

Our first ski/snowboard trip to Big Boulder is coming up on 1/27. Join us!

Winter has arrived! Get out and enjoy it with one of our downhill ski/snowboard trips with Penn Outdoor Adventure. Cost: $80 (additional fees for rentals and lessons) Register today!
https://recreation.upenn.edu/outdoor-adventures/adventure-trips/

Climbing is is lifelong sport. Visit our climbing wall and try it for yourself regardless of your age.

Monday Motivation: First indoor climb at 99! Monday Motivation: First indoor climb at 99! January 7, 2019 By Holly Peristiani Leave a Comment Think you’re too old to learn new tricks?! How about this amazing 99-year old grandma who just did her first indoor climb… For Tim Dobson, watching his grandma tie in and start her first ever climb w...

Start the new year off on the right foot...then the left, then another right...then just go hiking.

How will you start 2019? There are lots of 1st Day Hikes in Pennsylvania's state parks and forests. Details on one near you: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/calendar/day/2019/1/1

Today marks the first day of rifle hunting season for deer in Pennsylvania. Here’s a few tips on how to stay safe while enjoying PA’s amazing public lands.

A Hiker and Biker Guide to Hunting Season: How to Stay Safe (and still enjoy public land!) As fall arrives, the weather cools, the bugs and the obvious presence of snakes diminish, and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the woods on the weekends to enjoy beautiful environments. Many hikers and bikers will say that this is the best time of year to enjoy public lands in the Northeast. Many hunter...

Today is National Take a Hike Day! We hope that you are able to get out and hike.

We had a great weekend trip to Shenandoah National Park for some hiking, cabin camping and fall colors. Check out our pics from the trip.
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Shenandoah Hiking Weekend 10/26-28/18 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!

TBT to our amazing Fall Break trip to West Virginia last week where we did a via ferrata, caving, hiking, camping & more! Check-out the pics below.
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West Virginia Fall Break 18 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!

When it hasn't been raining, we have had some amazing fall weather! Hope you're getting out this weekend. Check-out some pics from our packrafting trip last weekend.
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Packrafting-Delaware River 9/22 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!

Enjoy the first day of fall everyone!

Join us on Sunday 9/23 for our zip-line adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo, which features 20 games and 8 zip lines, including a zip over the bison exhibit. Space is still available. Register today!
https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f6b7d403-5873-433c-92b4-656dae19f997&semesterId=7e771200-6fa1-4562-81d6-fa2d683164dd

We had a great weekend for our backpacking trip to the Pine Barrens. Check-out the pics in the link below.
https://flic.kr/s/aHskJ5QvGS

Backpacking-NJ Pine Barrens 9/15-16/18 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!

Penn Outdoor Adventure updated their business hours.

It's National Toasted Marshmallow Day! We love to add toasted marshmallows to all of our camp desserts.

Spent the day yesterday whitewater rafting before and during the afternoon showers. Check-out some of the pics from our trip.
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Whitewater Rafting-Lehigh Gorge-7/21/18 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!

Today is National Hammock Day! Rent one of our hammocks to relax on College Green or for your upcoming camping trip.

https://recreation.upenn.edu/outdoor-adventures/outdoor-gear-rental/

Penn Outdoor Adventure updated their phone number.

Always seek professional instruction before climbing in the outdoors!

We offer lessons on a variety of climbing related topics taught by staff with certifications from the American Mountain Guides Association. Contact us or stop by the Outdoor Adventure office for more details.

Importance of Climbing Safety Education in College Outing Clubs - College Outside Header photo credit: Colby Yee, I was halfway up the first pitch on Looking Glass Rock in southeast Utah when I heard a thud. To my left, I watched as a climber rolled downslope away from the rock face and came to rest in a sandpit below. Dropped by his belayer while descending, the ninet...

Lots of views to be had during our day hike to the Lehigh Gap on Saturday. Check out some pics from the hike.
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmnyy9u6

Day Hike-Lehigh Gap-6/16/18 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!

We just got a batch of new hammocks for our rental fleet. Rent one today for a relaxing outdoor study session or take one on your next camping trip.
https://recreation.upenn.edu/outdoor-adventures/outdoor-gear-rental/

Saturday was a great day to be out on the rocks. Check-out some pics from our climbing day @ Ralph Stover!
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmhnHENN

Rock Climbing-Ralph Stover-6/9/18 Explore this photo album by Penn Recreation on Flickr!