Registering for a trip with Outdoor Programs has never been easier with the online registration portal. All prices shown in the portal are list prices until you are logged in with your student account.
Watch this short tutorial or call us at 540-831-5813 if you need help registering online. Stop by the Outdoor Programs office located in suite 106 of the SRWC to register in person, hang out in the loung, rent some equipment, or get help planning a trip.
Please complete and bring all forms below to your pre-trip meeting.
Trip Date | Program | Cost | Registration Closes |
September 27 | Kayaking | Friday Float | $5 | September 25 |
September 27 | Bike 'Round Radford | $2 | September 25 |
September 28 | Hike | Stiles Falls | $5 | September 25 |
September 28 | Whitewater Rafting | $95 | September 25 |
September 29 | Horseback Riding | $40 | September 25 |
October 5 | Rock Climbing | Bozoo, WV | $25 | October 2 |
October 5 | Backcountry Brunch | $5 | October 2 |
October 6 | Sunset Hike | Buffalo Mtn. | $5 | October 2 |
October 11-13 | Fall Break | Canoe Trip | $65 | October 7 |
October 19 | Bridge Day | New River Gorge | $10 | October 16 |
October 19 | Adventure for Change | Free | October 16 |
October 20 | Fall Foliage Canoe | James River | $35 | October 16 |
October 25-26 | Skydiving | $220 | October 23 |
October 26 | Bouldering | Bozoo, WV | $25 | October 23 |
October 27 | Sunset Yoga | $5 | October 23 |
November 2-3 | Camping | Fairy Stone | $35 | October 30 |
November 2 | Rock Climbing | Bozoo, WV | $25 | October 30 |
November 9 | Caving | New River Cave | $25 | November 6 |
November 10 | Mountain Biking | Carvins Cove | $25 | November 6 |
November 15-17 | Backpacking | AT | $50 | November 13 |
November 16 | Horseback Riding | $40 | November 14 |
December 7 | Caving | James Cave | $25 | December 3 |
Campus Challenge: Every Fall Outdoor Programs and Radford University participates in the AORE Campus Challenge. In this is a six week challenge in which students log outdoor activities for their team (Radford University). Each activity is worth a certain amount of points. An individual accumulates points to win personal prizes (tents, backpacks, shoes etc.) and team prizes (grant money for the school).
Adventures for Change: These programs are volunteer service initiatives. Outdoor Programs works collaboratively with local organizations to help keep our recreational resources in good working order and open to the public. These programs include volunteer opportunities such as trail maintenance, trash pickup, river clean ups, Leave No Trace awareness workshops, and other programs. Each participant receives free lunch and a T-shirt for participating.
Rock Climbing: This day long trip will surely meet your expectations. Spend the day rock climbing and rappelling in one of the following locations: Bozoo, WVA, Hidden Valley, VA, Pilot Mountain, NC, New River Gorge, WVA, Stone Mountain, NC, Linville Gorge, NC, or Looking Glass Rock, NC. On this trip you will learn the fundamental skills of climbing movement, how to belay, and standard safety practices.
Backpacking: These weekend long trips depart campus on Friday afternoons after your last class and return on Sunday afternoon. Get out of Radford and see some of the most beautiful areas in the Appalachian Mountains. On each trip you will learn basic backcountry camping skills, cooking skills, navigation skills, and Leave No Trace ethics. Backpacking trips head too many places surrounding the New River Valley. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, or of course beautiful Virginia.
Caving: This is not your typical trip to Luray Caverns, we venture into the wild caves of Southwest Virginia. Spend the day exploring a cave while learning about the biology, geology, and geography of the region. This is adventuring at its finest with the chance to see underground waterfalls, streams, bats, pigment deficient salamanders and crawfish, and amazing formations.
Mountain Biking: Come for a ride with us on one of several different mountain biking trail systems. Our trips combine both downhill and cross country riding to form a nice mix of riding terrain. If you are looking for a leisurely ride through the woods or an adrenaline pumping downhill experience this trip will meet your expectations.
Stand Up Paddleboard: Join us on the river for either a float trip or a yoga session on our inflatable paddleboards. Trips may be located on rivers or lakes and may or maynot contain whitewater. Make sure to ask one of our office staff where the trip will be going.
Canoeing: Come paddle one of the many rivers that carve their way through the New River Valley. Our canoe trips are a combination of flat water and white water boating. Jump in and cool off, scour the sky for a glimpse of a bald eagle, and learn about canoe paddling strokes and river safety
Whitewater Kayaking: We offer both kayak roll clinics and float trips. In our roll clinics you will learn how to roll a white water kayak in the comfort and safety of a pool. These clinics are designed to prepare you for one of our kayaking trips. On our kayaking trips you will paddle up to a class III river.
Kayak Touring: Join us on one of our sit on top kayaks for a fun and relaxing trip down the river. Our boats track well, are easy to navigate and can handle a class II plus rapid no problem.
Skydiving: Have you ever wanted to go skydiving? On this two day trip you will spend the night camping out and chatting around a camp fire. The following morning you will get up and proceed with ground school. Then you will ascend into the wild blue yonder two at a time and experience the thrill of free falling, followed by a breathtaking float back down to earth.
Skiing: In the Spring semester we offer skiing on both Friday and Sunday. Come spend the day with us as we shred some pow. You have the choice to either ski or snowboard and lessons are provided with this program.
Hiking: There are many local hikes in the area that are short enough to do in a day. Join us as we explore along creek sides, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, wildflower covered trails, or in winter snowshoe through snow covered meadows. Observe wild ponies, chipmunks, bears, and a variety of native birds and flora.
Horseback Riding: Ride through the high country of Southwest Virginia to beautiful vistas. Enjoy some western style trail riding in fall to see the leaves change, winter to see the snow covered balds, summer for a warm pleasurable ride, and spring to observe the fantastic wild flower displays.
Introduction Courses: We offer introduction courses in various program areas. These courses are designed to teach individuals the concepts and basic skills necessary to feel comfortable participating in these activities. All of our programs are designed with the beginner and intermediate in mind. However, if you are hesitant about registering for a trip because you do not know what to expect, than these programs are for you.
Private and Group Programs: Outdoor Programs will contract out to host private programs in the areas of rock climbing, caving, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking. Whether you are a student group looking for a unique teambuilding opportunity or just a group of friends looking to go on an adventure, we can guide you on an unforgettable experience. Our Trip Leaders will help develop a fitting excursion. Contact Outdoor Programs for additional details. Private program requests must be made one month prior to the planned program date.
Certifications and Clinics: Our clinics are designed to introduce beginners to a variety of outdoor adventure sports. We offer various certifications and clinics. American Mountain Guides Association, American Canoe Association, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and Wilderness Medical Associates are just a few of the organizations we colaborate with to provide certifications. Click and download the PDF course descriptions below. Please contact Outdoor Programs for questions about certification program offerings.
Participants enrolled in a trip or clinic may transfer or withdraw with a full refund if advanced notice is provided (5 business days prior to the program start date). Transfers or withdrawals within 7 days, but before 2 business days of the program's start date will only be issued a trip credit*. Within two business days of the program start date all fees paid will be forfeited.
*Trip credit- fees available on your Outdoor Programs account that you are able to use at a later date to register for a trip or rent equipment.
Trips and clinics may be cancelled if minimum registration numbers are not obtained prior to the start date. In this case a full refund will be issued. If classes are cancelled by Radford University, or the university is closed due to inclement weather the program may be canceled and a full refund will be granted. However, this is not always the case; so please watch for correspondence from your Trip Leader. All refunds will be issued via official check to the address on file with the university. The only exception being employees of the university; employees will receive refund checks via direct deposit to the account on file.