Outdoor Recreation
Choose your next adventure.
Find opportunities to explore new places across the region, climb to new heights on the 35 foot climbing wall, and teach and refine your outdoor skills through outdoor recreation programming at the UREC.
Climbing
These sessions include First Time Climbers and Learn to Top Rope Belay. All sessions take place at the Climbing Area and are free.
These more advanced skill sessions will take your climbing skills to new heights. All sessions take place at the Climbing Area and are free.
These special climbing events through out the semester allow you to put your newly acquired skills to use.
Camping and Biking
These sessions will teach you important fundamentals needed to plan and execute a successful camping trip. All sessions take place at the Outdoor Recreation Center and are free.
These sessions will teach you the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike off road. All sessions take place at the Outdoor Recreation Center and are free.
Paddle Outings
All levels of paddlers are welcome to relax on a kayak adventure around the LSU Lakes. Gear and equipment needed for this adventure is provided. Space is limited, and free registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event.
All levels of paddlers are welcome to relax on a paddleboard adventure around the LSU Lakes. Gear and equipment needed for this adventure is provided. Space is limited, and free registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event.
All levels of paddlers are welcome to relax on a canoe adventure around the LSU Lakes. Gear and equipment needed for this adventure is provided. Space is limited, and free registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event.
Bike Outings
Bike around the LSU Lake and then join the fitness team to do pilates by the lake
Bike with us down the Mississippi River Levee to the Capitol Park Museum in Downtown Baton Rouge. Learn more about Louisiana culture and history.
Outdoor Trips
UREC Outdoor Recreation team journeys through the state and region to explore new hiking spots, water ways to paddle, and camping grounds to relax. These day trips and overnight trips will not only allow you to breathe some fresh air, but will also help share an incredible experience with other LSU students.
Challenge Course
Strengthen your team
Whether it's goal setting, collaboration, dealing with conflict, or general team building– we can customize our challenge course program to meet your teams needs.
Rent or Reserve Gear
UREC Adventure Education provides outdoor rental items including everything you would need for kayaking, backpacking, canoeing, or camping. LSU students, UREC members, and the community may rent equipment on a daily basis.
