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Intro to Backpacking- Cancelled

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: All Day

Take your first step into backcountry adventure on our Intro to Backpacking Overnight Trip along Michigan's scenic Manistee River Trail. Designed for beginners!

Indoor Sport Climbing Workshop

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Led by experienced Climbing Wall Instructors, this workshop will introduce the fundamentals of indoor sport lead climbing and belaying in a single-day, in-person format.

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Climbing Skills Series: Top Rope Anchors

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This hybrid online/ in-person workshop will give climbers a foundation of anchor building knowledge that can be applied in many nearby climbing areas.

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing, we aim to have a variety of snacks, music, etc. at each gathering!

Group Ride #2: Merrell Trail

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.

On this OA organized group ride, join other "bike-minded" students to ride a few laps on the Merrell mountain bike trail.

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature.

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!

Smoky Mountains National Park - OA Fall Break Trip

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: All Day

Trade the classroom for the trail and spend Fall Break exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

Climbing Skills Series: Top Managed Systems

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Build on the previous workshops with the skills to belay from the top of a climb as opposed to the bottom.

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing, we aim to have a variety of snacks, music, etc. at each gathering!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Monday, December 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

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