The SUNY New Paltz Outdoor Pursuits program is part of the Office of Wellness & Recreation's commitment to provide diverse recreational opportunities for the Campus community. This consists of adventure trips, rental equipment program, indoor rock climbing, and the First-Year Outdoor Trip.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS Trips
Outdoor Pursuits are programs that enable participants to take advantage of the great outdoors, and more specifically our New Paltz area as well as surrounding areas.
Past activities: 
- Rock Climbing
- Camping
- Mountaineering
- Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Paintball
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- 1st Aid Wilderness Course
- River Tubing
- Cross country skiing
- Snow shoeing
These exciting and challenging opportunities focus on adventure, environmental awareness, education, personal development, social interaction, and just plain fun.
Download Spring 2011 Outdoor Pursuits Trips schedule!
| Event |
Registration Deadline
|
Trip Date |
Cost |
Ski/Snowboard
(Hunter Mtn)
|
Monday Jan. 31
|
Sunday
Feb. 6 |
$25 per student
Max: 40 students
|
Ski/Snowboard
(Hunter Mtn)
|
Monday Feb. 7
|
Sunday
Feb. 13
|
$25per student
Max: 40 students
|
| Ice Climbing |
Monday Feb. 21 |
Saturday
Feb. 26
|
$25 per student
Max: 16 students
|
Ski/Snowboard
(Hunter Mtn)
|
Monday Feb. 28
|
Sunday
March 6
|
$25 per student
Max: 40 students
|
Top Rope Rock Climbing
|
Monday April 4
|
Saturday
April 9 |
$25 per student
Max: 20 students
|
| Horseback Riding |
Monday April 4 |
Sunday
April 10 |
$12 per student
Max: 20 students
|
Mohonk Mtn House Day
(Mountain Bike Tour & Rock Scramble) |
Monday April 25 |
Saturday
April 30 |
$15 per student
Max: 20 students |
Kayak Trip
|
Monday April 25
|
Sunday
May 1
|
$25 per student
Max: 35 students |
Flying Trapeze
|
Monday May 2
|
Saturday May 7 |
$15 per student
Max: 20 students
|
- Registration begins Monday, Jan 24, 2011
- Register for trips in room 220 in the Athletic & Wellness Center. Registration deadline in the Monday before each trip.
- Cash will be no longer accepted for Outdoor Trip signups. We will accept personal checks and/or money orders.
For more information or questions please contact:
Keith Kenney
Wellness & Recreation Director
845-257-6956 or kenneyk@newpaltz.edu
Spring Break 2011 Costa Rica Expedition
March 19-26, 2010
8 Day Multi-Element Course
Sponsored by Costa Rica Outward Bound
Update Jan 17: 2 Spots open for trip. Contact Keith Kenney at kenneyk@newpaltz.edu
Please Email Keith Kenney at kenneyk@newpaltz.edu if you are interested!
Expedition Mission
Inspires and develops leadership, compassion, responsibility, respect for the environment and commitment to serve through adventure-based wilderness experiences led by the most skilled, safety-conscious staff.
Hike miles up mountains and through cloud and rainforests surrounded by exotic plants and animals – see monkeys, sloths, parrots, and maybe even the endangered tepezquintle. Stay with local families in villages deep in the rainforest and experience a completely different lifestyle. Raft down Class III/IV rapids that slice right through tropical forests. Learn to surf in warm water breaks on the Pacific coast. Leave the familiar and take the adventure.
• Challenge & Adventure
• Compassion & Service
• Social & Environmental Responsibility
• Character Development
• Learning Through Experience
Contact Keith Kenney at kenneyk@newpaltz.edu or 257-6956 for more information.
SUNY New Paltz Outdoor Pursuits Program will be working with professionals from Alpine Endeavors on most outdoor trips, a local guide service.
Their credentials are:
Accredited by the American Mountain Guides' Association
Certified by the American Mountain Guides' Association
New York State Licensed for hiking, camping, rock climbing, and ice climbing
Trained in wilderness medicine-as Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First
Responder, or Wilderness EMTs
Leave No Trace Master Educators and/or Trainers
Alpine Endeavors
Outdoor Pursuits Trips Information
- All Outdoor Pursuits trips are for students,Faculty/Staff (AWC members only), and AWC alumni members currently employed at SUNY New Paltz.
- You must signup in advance. Signups are in Elting Gym room 220 Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. only. Please bring student ID and payment with you. You must pay at the time of sign up, no exceptions.
- Deadline sign up for trip is the Monday before date of trip.
- On trip day you will meet at the front of the Athletic & Wellness Center to catch the bus. Transportation will be included in your trip cost.
- If trip time is 9:00 a.m. please arrive by 8:45 a.m. at the front of the Athletic & Wellness Center.
- You are responsible for all food and lunch that you might need during the day.
- There are no refunds within one week from date of the trip.
- Ski/snowboard trips include rentals, lesson and lift ticket.
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