Students Conner Dahm (left) and Hiroshi Ishii handle a rope for the safety of a climber at Devil's Lake State Park, known as the best climbing destination in the Midwest. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Student Erica Patterson looks for a route to the top at Devil's Lake. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Antonio Joseph-Fecteau makes his way up on his first experience climbing with the help of Outdoor Pursuits guides (not pictured) Nash Firebaugh, Mitch Schroeder and Ezekiel Kellerman. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
After a successful climb, Abdul Bashar descends down the rock wall at Devil's Lake. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Students enjoy the beauty of Door County’s waterfront while paddleboarding and kayaking the waters of Green Bay at Peninsula State Park. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
UWM student and Outdoor Pursuits guide Maggie Gerrits helps provide an exciting, safe and memorable experience in Door County's waters. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Student Megan Marquis finds that life is about balance while doing paddleboard yoga at Peninsula State Park in Door County. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Outdoor Pursuits guides Maggie Gerrits and Nash Firebaugh try out one of the hammocks after setting up camp at Peninsula State Park in Door County. (UWM photo/Elora Hennessey)
Nash Firebaugh (from left), Riley Kaniewski and Megan Marquis hike on the popular and somewhat challenging Eagle Trail at Peninsula State Park in Door County. (UWM photo/Elora Hennessey)
Student Banana Gaddam braces for some rapids on the Milwaukee River. Rafting is a fun way to experience another side of Milwaukee. Outdoor Pursuits emphasizes safety, with a guide to help. There is also a leader in the front and back, so rafters are never alone. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Student Christopher Jay Shickles has a blast paddling through some rapids on the Milwaukee River. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Whether you are climbing at Devil’s Lake State Park, kayaking down the Milwaukee River or camping in Door County, UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits has you covered.
These recent trips are just a taste of the total that go on all year. Some trips are up to a week long and out of state. Other trips scheduled this year include Governor Dodge State Park, Porcupine Mountains snowshoeing and a fall photo hike.
The Outdoor Pursuit trips are for current UWM students, and no experience is necessary. Gear rental and bicycle maintenance are available.
