Friday January 9 6am departure, Sunday January 18 9pm return to campus This trip is an opportunity to explore the American Southwest in a variety of fun ways! Camping, hiking, paddling, sand sledding, and a cave tour are all ways …
University Recreation’s semesterly Glow Week is back, but with a spooky twist 👻🎃! Come try a UREC Group X class the week of October 27 – 31, when we swap out the lights for black lights and pull out our …
Join the Peer Health Educators for a relaxing walk and mindfulness activities! We will meet at 12:50 pm at the circular drive of the Student Union (ground floor, near the entrance on Kenwood Boulevard). We will then walk to Lake …
Adventure Rock and UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits invite you to a FREE night of indoor rock climbing (bouldering and top roping)! Whether it’s your 1st time rock climbing or your 10th time, UREC Climb Night is the perfect way to learn more about rock climbing, have fun, and meet other UWM students, faculty, and staff!
Seven Bridges Trail is located in Grant Park 25 minutes south of campus. We’re hosting a monthly hike to the trail system and we want you to come! The trail is known for its wooded bridges that lead to Lake Michigan’s beachfront. Transportation is included. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.
A full day of Fall weather hiking, you can’t beat it! The trip leaders will choose a trail system within a 1 hour drive from campus. You can expect to take pictures along the way, hike up to 5 miles (8km), and meet other students that like to hike. Registration closes 2 days before.
Have you wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking? Join our free paddle party at Atwater Park (4000 N Lake Dr), where all equipment and instruction are provided. Sign up with friends! Please note, transportation is NOT included. Registration closes 2 days before the trip. Please arrive on time for your scheduled time slot. Equipment availability is first come-first served.
Join us in an exciting collaboration as Outdoor Pursuits teams up with the UWM Planetarium for an informative and captivating canoe paddle along the Milwaukee River. Engage in relaxed paddling while our Planetarium friends entertain you with their lunar insights. We’ve got your transportation and equipment covered! Previous paddling experience is required. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.
The Midwest Climbing Series is an annual circuit of climbing competitions held on University of Wisconsin and Minnesota campuses. The mission of MCS is to promote and support the growth of the collegiate Midwest climbing community by fostering connections and building relationships through collaborative efforts and the spirit of competition. This competition is bouldering only and open to all currently enrolled college students, at ANY university.
Did you know that the Milwaukee area is one of the surfing capitals of the Midwest? Lake Michigan is great to learn how to surf and provides a practice ground for bigger water. This surfing class is geared toward first time surfers who have never been on a board before! We will provide wet suits, personal flotation devices (PFD), surf boards, instruction, booties (if needed), and gloves (if needed). You will learn the beginner skills of how to “pop up,” stand up, and control a surfboard.
