Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures (OA) serves the USD community with opportunities to experience outdoor activities that aim to promote personal growth, leadership development, relationship building and environmental responsibility. We offer a variety of local, regional and international outings that includes Pre-Orientation Adventure, overnight trips, outdoor recreation classes and day trips around San Diego. We also operate a rental shop and resource center for individuals that choose to venture on their own excursions and need some equipment or guidance.

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So much to love. So fragile. So resilient. So get outside and do what you can to experience, enjoy and protect. #earthday
It’s Sunday, but class is in session! We had a motivated group at paddle school this afternoon in preparations for our Easter Break canoe trip on the Colorado River. #takemetotheriver
Some people might argue the Bike-a-lotto for Gelato is the best trip we offer. We had a perfect evening to ride 8 miles downtown for a special experience at @gelatoparadiso, including an Italian lesson of useful phrases (thanks @heaton_julia)- the ride was carbon neutral, but not calorie neutral. Much love to the awesome staff at @gelatoparadiso for welcoming and educating our group!
Feeling the #superbloom FOMO, but don’t want to kill any flowers - come hang out with our @mountainhardwear sleeping bags instead- We’ve had lots of debates about Leave No Trace ethics and social media’s ability to positively and negatively impact our public lands. For everyone that wants the cute pic and doesn’t want to kill the amazing state flower, try an alternative #nopoppieswereharmed @joshuatreehatesyou #leavenotrace @antelopevalleypoppyreserve #walkercanyon #lakeelsinore
In case you were inside all weekend, it was pretty spectacular outside in San Diego. We had another opportunity to reflect on the words of John Muir... “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.†#sandiegosunset @uofsandiego #optoutside #unitedoutside #outdooreducation
Calling all Micro-adventurers! Join us next week during dead hours for some mindful play at Fanuel Street Park @ Mission Bay. Get off campus for torero hours by signing up at https://bit.ly/2T2TKfr
Some moments are magical.
Eternally grateful for all the strong women past and present that have been and will continue to be an inspiration! #internationalwomensday @uofsandiego @usdwomenscommons
February showers bring February flowers. Enjoy the rain this week and plan to get out around San Diego and enjoy the wildflowers this weekend. Fiesta Island and Mission Bay flowers are about to go crazy. Tecolote Canyon is also about to bloom.
We had a wonderful New Guide Orientation this weekend. We were only 10 miles from campus but it felt like a world away. Get out and explore Mission Trails Regional Park for some beautiful scenery.