Outside SVSU

Mission

To provide educational and recreational opportunities to the students of Saginaw Valley State University through adventure activities that foster leadership development, environmental stewardship, and outdoor recreation appreciation.

Winter 2014 Trips

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Ice Climbing: January 24
Cost: $40.00
Included: Lesson, travel, and gear
Depart: 9:00 AM from Campus Recreation Center
Return: 5:00 PM

Your chance to experience the thrill of climbing on sheer ice, just like those on Mt. Everest. Peabody Ice Climbing in Flint will be the host of this Outside SVSU Trip.  No Experience necessary.

Alpine Skiing: February 7
Cost: $35.00 (no rental needed) / $50.00 (rental needed)
Included: Travel, lift ticket, lesson, and rental as required
Depart: 7:30 AM from Campus Recreation Center
Return: 10:00 PM

Join us at Crystal Mountain in Northern Michigan for a day full of skiing with friends. Come make new friends and good times on the slopes!

Winter Water Rafting: February 21-22
Cost: 45.00
Included: Travel, lodging, rental, rafting, 1 dinner and breakfast
Depart: Feb. 21 at 4:30 PM from Campus Recreation Center
Return: Feb. 22 at 10:00 PM

Enjoy the breathtaking wilderness on a guided raft tour down the sparkling Sturgeon River. Take in the wilderness on cross –country skis as well during this 2-day adventure.

Backpacking: April 4-5
Cost: $30.00
Included: Travel, food, tents, sleeping bags, and packs
Depart: April 4 at 9:00 AM from Campus Recreation Center
Return: April 5 at 6:00 PM

Spend a night under the stars with a day of hiking and camping in the Michigan wilderness. No experience necessary.

Help The Earth: April 18
Cost: Free
Included: Travel, food, tents, sleeping bags, and packs
Depart: 2:00 PM from Campus Recreation Center
Return: 5:00 PM

Outside SVSU in helping our environment with an afternoon of service by cleaning our local areas. Keep our land healthy and beautiful with us, picking up trash and enjoying nature.

 *Register for Help the Earth by e-mailing campusrec@svsu.edu