Forever Wild in the Adirondacks

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 UWM ~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 Trip Waitlist .