Trips | Classes | Events
The Outdoor Program offers trips and classes all year round. Whether backpacking in the desert, running the Alberton Gorge, cross country skiing at Lolo Pass, or learning how to climb - we've got you covered! In addition to trips and classes, we also host special events throughout the academic year.
Classes and events are open to the public, while trips are limited to the UM community.
Trips and Classes
Land
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Date: September 1, 2025 from 8am-5pm
Cost: $65
TRIP SUMMARY/WHAT TO EXPECT: A moderately easy, round trip hike to a beautiful alpine summit west of Missoula. This hike will be easy to moderate in difficulty; 7.4 miles long [round trip] and has 1,800 feet of elevation gain. The hike occurs in two phases. The first portion is an easy, 3-mile hike through forest on a good trail with 600 feet of gradual elevation gain. That section is followed by a moderately difficult scramble over rough rocks up an additional 1200 vertical feet to the summit. This trip is appropriate for anyone in moderately good physical condition who feels comfortable hiking several miles over varied terrain.
SKILL LEVEL/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to hike 8 miles in varied terrain.
WHAT DOES TRIP PRICE INCLUDE? Transportation and Leaders
WHAT DOES PARTICIPANT NEED TO BRING? Lunch, snacks, 2 water bottles, sunscreen, camera, etc.
Good hiking shoes or boots that are “broken in”. A small day pack for personal items. Clothing appropriate for an outdoor hike: Long pants, polypro undershirt, fleece sweater or jacket, warm hat and sun hat, wind breaker or rain jacket, light wool socks
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Dates: Sept 19-21 Quartz Creek campground out of Bowman Lake, Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM) – Sept 17th 5-6pm at the Outdoor Program
Cost: $265
TRIP SUMMARY/WHAT TO EXPECT: This trip is a chance to explore the spectacularly beautiful backcountry of Glacier National Park. We will spend Friday night at a campground in Glacier and then backpack Saturday and Sunday, spending Saturday night in the backcountry of Glacier. If you have not been to Glacier, you are in for a treat. We plan to leave as early as possible on Friday. That way we can get up there in time to pick up the permits, and get to our campsite. It is ideal to get there before dark.
Trip includes: transportation, park entry, food, shared gear and trip leaders
Skill level: It helps to have some hiking and some outdoor camping experience, but it is not necessary
Water
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Dates: September 7, 2025
Cost: $85
TRIP SUMMARY/WHAT TO EXPECT: An exciting opportunity to explore Montana's Clark Fork River. This trip introduces you to the best summer white water rafting.
Trip includes: TBD
Skill level: TBD
Rock
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Dates: Every Tuesday from 5-7pm
Cost: $15
These are two-hour clinics on Tuesdays to teach you the fundamentals of belaying (climbing on the ropes). You will learn the industry standard way to belay your partner and be on your way to getting belay certified in our gym. Join us!
Maintenance Clinics
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Dates: Outdoor Program Sept 9, 11, 16 &18 6pm-8pm at the Outdoor Program
A hands-on introduction to bicycle maintenance and mechanics. Skills will range from basic anatomy to adjusting derailleurs and changing cables. We start from the basics and move up from there depending on who is in the class and what their skill set is coming into the class.
Includes: Instruction, coaching, tools and the work bench
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Dates: Oct 29. 6-7 pm at the Outdoor Program
Instruction and coaching on how to sharpen the edges of your skis and wax them up for the ski season.
Includes – Instruction, coaching, the use of tools and some wa
Campus Recreation is an equal opportunity service provider that conducts certain activities under special permit with the US Forest Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Bureau of Land Management. The 91视频's Campus Recreation trips are permitted on the Lolo, Bitterroot, and Clearwater National Forests (Clause VII.B.). The UM Outdoor Program is partners with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and a member of the American Canoe Association, Trout Unlimited, The Access Fund and the Professional Ski Instructors of America.