• Wilderness First Responder Course
  Saturday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 12
  $650/Students and Community Members
  Details and Registration: http://bit.ly/WFRUWM2020

Highlights: Backpacking, Ferry Ride on Lake Superior, Wilderness Camping
Dates: Sunday, August 2 (7AM) – Sunday, August 9 (9PM)

Price: $495/Student ($150 deposit option available)
Price includes transportation, food, camping, guiding, and equipment

Registration: http://bit.ly/summer2020op

Student Scholarship Info: http://bit.ly/UWMOPscholarship

Description:

Looking for an unforgettable backcountry hiking experience this summer? Sign up for our extended hiking trip across Isle Royale National Park, an island in the middle of Lake Superior that offers an immersion in nature that you won’t find anywhere else in the country! Our trip begins with a ferry ride out to the island where you’ll have nothing but gorgeous views of forested trails and island lake shores, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this amazing National Park has to offer.

This island is also home to some of the world’s longest wildlife studies, including one on the relationship between wolves and moose. This trip is a great opportunity for anyone looking to try backpacking for the first time! Our staff will help you prepare for the trip, regardless of your experience level.

For more information, please contact Peggie Alexander: alexa263@uwm.edu

Highlights: Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Scenic Hikes, Warm Weather
Dates: Saturday, July 18 – Thursday, July 23
(original dates were May, switched due to COVID-19)

Price: $495/Student ($150 deposit option available)
Price includes transportation, food, lodging, guiding, and equipment

Registration: CANCELLED

Student Scholarship Info: http://bit.ly/UWMOPscholarship

Description:

This six-day trip offers a diverse blend of frontcountry and backcountry experiences in one of the country’s most beautiful landscapes! We will be traveling to Kentucky’s Red River Gorge and spending the days climbing, hiking, and whitewater rafting. No experience? No problem! This trip welcomes all experience levels and is meant to be a great experience for beginners who want to try these activities. 

For more information, please contact Genevieve Harper: gjharper@uwm.edu

Highlights: Kayaking, Sea Caves, Sandy Beaches, Island Camping
Dates: Monday, July 20 (6AM) – Friday, July 24 (9PM)

Price: $395/Student ($150 deposit option available)
Price includes transportation, food, camping, guiding, and equipment

Registration: CANCELLED

Student Scholarship Info: http://bit.ly/UWMOPscholarship

Description:

Our sea kayaking trip takes you into the magnificent Apostle Islands for five days! This trip embarks into one of Wisconsin’s only national park units and explores some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest! During this time, you will kayak through sea caves and camp on beautiful islands underneath the stars!

Our guide team will consist of a 1972 UWM Alumni and his crew of professionally-trained sea kayaking guides. You are bound to have an incredible, rustic experience, while exploring this amazing area together! No prior kayaking and wilderness experience is necessary — We will teach you everything you need to know!

For more information, please contact AJ Heil: heila@uwm.edu

• Paddleboarding & Hiking  –  Governor Dodge State Park
• Kayaking & Hiking  –  Door County
• Sunset Canoeing  –  Downtown Milwaukee
• Rock Climbing  –  Devil’s Lake State Park
• Whitewater Rafting  –  Menominee River