Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures gives students opportunities to participate in outdoor activities in order to foster friendships, instill confident outdoor skills, and promote an ethic of conservation and stewardship.
Our indoor climbing wall provides an opportunity for patrons to hone their climbing skills in a safe and friendly environment.
Additionally, our program offers affordable trips to our members, which allows them to explore and take on adventurous journeys. Our trips follow the Leave No Trace Principles, where participants learn and practice outdoor ethics and a "take only pictures, leave only footprints" philosophy.
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Activities
About the Wall
The Climbing Wall, offering 1,600 square feet of climbing space for bouldering, is located in our Edinburg location. To participate, climbers must have an active membership to access the wall. The hours of operation vary. The climbing wall is used for fitness, teaching, and recreation. It also offers students and members an opportunity to learn and hone their climbing skills in a friendly, encouraging, and experienced climbing environment. The 35-foot tall wall has plenty of natural features along with handholds to create a diverse range of routes. There are five ropes on the wall that can accommodate both novice and advanced climbers. Workshops on technique building and competitions are scheduled throughout the year. All climbers are required to sign an additional release waiver and a code of conduct prior to use.
| Date | Time | Clinic/Expo | Location | Student Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/08/24 | 6 - 8 PM | Intro to Climbing | EUREC Climbing Wall | Free | Day of |
| 2/09 - 2/14 | 3:30 - 9 PM | Climb for Love | EUREC Climbing Wall | Free | Day of |
| 02/15/24 | 6-9 PM | Belay Clinic | EUREC Climbing Wall | $10 | Register here |
| 4/04/24 | 6-9 PM | Belay Clinic | EUREC Climbing Wall | $10 | Register here |
| 4/10/24 | 11 - 1 PM | Camping Expo: Outdoor Cooking | BSTUN Lawn | Free | Day of |
| 4/22/24 | 4:00 PM | Earth Day Climbing Competition | EUREC Climbing Wall | Free | Day of |
| Date | Activity | Location | Student Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/23 | Sea Turtle Inc. | South Padre Island, TX | $10 | Here |
| 11/17/23 | Resaca De Las Palmas | Brownsville, TX | Free | Here |
| 03/09/24 | Garner State Park | Concan, Tx | $100 | Here |
There is plenty of exploration to uncover in the areas that the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. As you visit don't forget to upload and tag us on social media.
Location checklist: (click link for directions)
Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park - 30 minute drive from Edinburg campus (Mission, TX)
Estero Llano Grande State Park - 30 minute drive from Edinburg campus (Weslaco, TX)
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - 45 min Drive from Brownsville campus (Los Fresnos, TX)
Resaca De La Palma State Park - 20 minute drive from Brownsville campus (Brownsville, TX)
La Sal Del Rey - 25 minute drive from Edinburg campus (Edinburg, TX)
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center - 9 minute drive from Edinburg campus (Edinburg, TX)
Sea Turtle Inc. - 45 minute drive from Brownsville campus (South Padre Island, TX)
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge - 30 minute Drive from Edinburg campus (Alamo, TX)
National Butterfly Center - 30 minute drive from Edinburg campus (Mission, TX)
