Outdoor – Division of Student Affairs

Make S’more Friends

Samuel J Gobert — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Meet at Spaights Plaza for a mindful walk, and then join us for a night under the stars at Sandburg Lawn for some s’mores making and friendship building.

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Bike Expo

Samuel J Gobert — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Join Outdoor Pursuits for the annual 51�� Bike Expo on Thursday, April 23 from noon – 3 pm in Spaights Plaza! Join us for an afternoon of all things biking! Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to:

Sell or trade their own bikes
Buy used bikes and accessories from local vendors
And learn more about biking resources in Milwaukee County from a number of organizations

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Trash or Treasure

schirmac@uwm.edu — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Trash or Treasure is a free, in-person initiative designed to support campus efforts to reduce waste and discourage illegal dumping. Participants can bring items they no longer need to either properly dispose of or leave for others to take. The event even features donated items from University Housing, giving students a chance to find useful items while also avoiding costly city fines related to improper disposal.

Coinciding with Trash or Treasure, the Off-Campus Resource Center, in partnership with 51��’s Office of Sustainability, is offering a free large item pick-up on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 between 8am and 2pm. This service helps ease the stress of disposing of unwanted items and contributes to a more sustainable campus community. All collected usable items will be made available at our Trash or Treasure event on Thursday, May 21 from 10am–3pm, and unusable items will be responsibly discarded.

Please click on the button below to learn more and request a large item pick-up!

Request Large Item Pick-Up

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Earth Week Neighborhood Cleanup

schirmac@uwm.edu — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the 51�� Neighborhood!

Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-Noon to take a break, step outside, and help make our community even more beautiful by picking up litter. The event will be held close to campus, so additional transportation will not be necessary, all supplies will be provided, and everyone is welcome.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available for all volunteers!

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Appalachian Adventure

Samuel J Gobert — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Trip Dates: Depart Saturday, 3/21 at 7:00am and return to campus Saturday, 3/28 at 8:00pm
Spend an eight-day adventure in the southeastern U.S. exploring some of the most scenic trails of the Appalachian region. We’ll visit the Red River Gorge in Kentucky where you’ll get to try the very first Via Ferrata course in North America, a kind of climbing-hiking hybrid that lets you scale up cliffs safely without any prior experience. Then travel to Virginia where we’ll explore multiple state parks. Finally, we’ll head to Shenandoah National Park where we’ll explore caves and mountaintops. Can’t wait to adventure with you all!

Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive to Kentucky and tent camp in The Red River Gorge
Day 2: Via ferrata climbing and hiking
Day 3: Hike and tent camp at Breaks Interstate Park
Day 4: Hike Channels Natural Area in Virginia and see a waterfall
Day 5: Hike Molly’s Knob trail, check out a natural bridge, and tent camp at Shenandoah River State Park
Day 6: Tour a wonderful cave and explore Harrisonburg, Virginia
Day 7: Hike Old Rag Summit in Shenandoah National Park
Day 8: Drive back to 51��

The registration fee covers all lodging, group transportation, camping equipment, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, park entry fees, and trip leader compensation. This is a road-trip style trip therefore, any participant with a current US driver’s license will be asked to register as a driver for the trip. Registration closes March 13th.

We encourage participants with previous hiking experience to register! This is a beginner-friendly trip, but every day will include hours of physical activity. Whether this is your first time tent camping or you are a seaoned camper, this trip is for you! There will be 1-2 mandatory pre-trip meeting the week of March 16th with the trip leaders after you register to learn more about the itinerary, practice outdoor living skills, and meet the other participants. Date/ time will be released soon.

There is a $175 NONREFUNDABLE deposit option at checkout. Multi-day programs require a nonrefundable deposit to secure a spot. The remainder of the balance is due before the pre trip meeting. Participants are encouraged to periodically stop by Outdoor Pursuits and make smaller payments towards their remaining balance. For more information on our Cancellation and Refund Policy, please visit the Outdoor Pursuits homepage.

For more information or to request accommodations, please email hmurphy@uwm.edu. Trip full? Complete this form to be added to the .

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Forever Wild in the Adirondacks

Samuel J Gobert — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Trip Dates: Sunday, 3/22 depart at 6:00am, return to campus Friday 3/27 at 8:00pm
Adventure awaits in the Adirondacks! Established in eastern upstate New York in 1892 as one of the first Forever Wild Forest Preserves in the nation, the Adirondack Park is a unique wilderness area and National Historic Landmark. Outdoor Pursuits invites you to join us for scenic snowshoe hikes and Winter Olympic-inspired fun! Lodging: Rustic cabins with bunk beds and bathrooms. Daily expected temperature: High of 38°F (3.3°C), Low of 9°F (-12.77°C).

Itinerary:
Day 1 (Sun. 3/22): Drive to our first cabin ~15.5 hours
Day 2 (Mon. 3/23): Snowshoe hike Lyon Mtn. Fire Tower 5-mile round trip, 3,830 ft elevation
Day 3 (Tues. 3/24): Learn to cross country ski at Mount Van Hoevenberg and explore Lake Placid and the Olympic Center
Day 4 (Wed. 3/25): Snowshoe hike Coney Mountain + Buck Mtn. Fire Tower; 2.2-mile round trip 652 ft elevation (Coney Mtn.) 2.4-mile round trip, 2,400 ft elevation (Buck Mtn. FT)
Day 5 (Thurs. 3/26): Explore Niagara Falls State Park and drive to our second cabin ~6 hours
Day 6 (Fri. 3/27): Drive back to 51�� ~9 hours

The registration fee covers all lodging, group transportation, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, snow sports equipment, park entry fees, and trip leader compensation. This is a road-trip style trip therefore, any participant with a current US drive’rs license will be asked to register as a driver for the trip. Registration closes March 13th.

We encourage participants with previous hiking experience to register! This is a beginner-friendly trip, but every day will include hours of physical activity. There will be one mandatory pre-trip meeting the week of March 16th with the trip leaders after you register to learn more about the itinerary, practice outdoor living skills, and meet the other participants. Date/ time will be released soon.

There is a $150 NONREFUNDABLE deposit option at checkout. Multi-day programs require a nonrefundable deposit to secure a spot. The remainder of the balance is due before the pre trip meeting. Participants are encouraged to periodically stop by Outdoor Pursuits and make smaller payments towards their remaining balance. For more information on our Cancellation and Refund Policy, please visit the Outdoor Pursuits homepage.

For more information or to request accommodations, please email hmurphy@uwm.edu. Trip full? Complete this form to be added to the .

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Road America Experience

Samuel J Gobert — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Road America is the premier racing destination for Wisconsin residents! It is a legendary four-mile road course in Elkhart Lake that’s hosted major motorsports events since 1955 and is widely considered one of the best natural-terrain tracks in the world. Join Outdoor Pursuits as we attend the Spring Vintage Weekend. The cost of this trip includes transportation, general admission ticket, and go karting ticket.

Itinerary:
Explore the park
Watch multiple vintage car races (Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Porsche, and Corvette from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s)
Try go karting for 30mins on their track
Play their disc golf course

Registration closes May 8th! For more information or to request accommodations, please email hmurphy@uwm.edu.

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Earth Week Neighborhood Cleanup

Samuel J Gobert — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Trip Date: Friday April 24, 10am-12pm
Attention Panthers! Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the 51�� Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-12pm to take a break, step outside, and help make our community even more beautiful.The event will be held close to campus, additional transportation will not be necessary, all supplies will be provided, and everyone is welcome.Please meet at the 51�� Student Union, Off Campus Resource Center (EG42).

**Light snacks and refreshments will be available for all volunteers
To register, please visit . For any questions or accommodations, please email west9@uwm.edu.

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Silent Cabin Retreat

Samuel J Gobert — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Trip Dates: Depart March 13 at 3pm and return to campus March 14 at 5pm
The Student Health and Wellness Center and Outdoor Pursuits have paired up to provide a unique overnight cabin stay in combination with a 4 hour silent retreat. Professionals from the Student Health and Wellness are trained to facilitate silent meditations from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA). The meditations include a walking meditation, food meditation, stretching meditation, and more. Outdoor Pursuits will help provide meals and hikes. We will spend the night in a historical farmhouse in Whitnall Park surrounded by woods and trails.

Registration closes March 6th! This trip will have a mandatory pre-trip meeting with all participants and trip leaders the week of the trip at Outdoor Pursuits. For more information or to request accommodations, please email hmurphy@uwm.edu. Trip full? Complete this form to be added to the .

Itinerary
Friday: Meet at Outdoor Pursuits at 3pm, drive 30mins to farmhouse in Whitnall Park, make dinner
Saturday: Breakfast, 4hr silent meditation broken into chunks of time with break for lunch, hike local trails, drive back to 51��

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Big Powderhorn Weekend Ski/Snowboard Trip

Samuel J Gobert — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Our annual ski/ snowboard trip! This year, we are headed to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Big Powderhorn Mountain. Previous downhill skiing and snowboarding experience is required. We will not be offering lessons. We will spend two nights at Camp Jorn YMCA’s cabin. The cabin includes bunk beds, kitchenette, and bathrooms. The trip’s price includes all transportation, lodging, meals, and lift ticket. Rental equipment is an extra fee at checkout, $70, and includes a helmet and skis or snowboard.

We will also spend Sunday morning ice skating the Glide before we drive home (optional experience). The Glide is a 0.8 mile ice skating ribbon through the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Please bring your own ice skates. Rental ice skates are available on-site.

There is an option to place a $75 deposit at checkout – the remainder of the balance must be paid in person before registration closes.

Registration closes Feb 6th! This trip will have a mandatory pre-trip meeting with all participants and trip leaders the week of the trip at Outdoor Pursuits. For more information or to request accommodations, please email hmurphy@uwm.edu. Trip full? Complete this form to be added to the .

Itinerary
Friday: Meet at Outdoor Pursuits at 3pm, drive 4.5hrs to Camp Jorn YMCA to spend the night
Saturday: Drive 40mins to Big Powderhorn Resort and ski/ snowboard all day, spend the night at Camp Jorn YMCA
Sunday: Ice Skate the Glide (optional), drive 4.5hrs back to 51��

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