Our trips can take you anywhere: dogsledding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, spelunking in North Carolina, backpacking the Grand Canyon, paddling the Huron River, and more. Whether you want to take off for a couple of hours, a day or a week, let us handle the details—like food, transportation, logistics, trip leaders, and outdoor equipment—while you take in the great outdoors.
Adventure Leadership trips are open to U‑M students, faculty, staff, and the general public. If this is your first trip, please note, that our trips are beginner-friendly, and all gear is provided.
Check back for Fall 2022 Trip information in August.
Questions: Call 734-764-3967 or email us at advleadtrips@umich.edu
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First-year students are invited to register for these trips, from simple day trips around Ann Arbor to weekend outings to even longer adventures farther afield! Make friends with other first-year students while participating in experiential, adventure-based activities. All programs are led by upper-level undergraduate or graduate students involved with the Adventure Leadership program.
Please note, that First Ascent Trip participants are able to move their belongings into their residence hall room on August 21, 2022, or August 22, 2022, depending on the start of your trip.
All gear is provided. Activities will include biking, kayaking, hiking, and more. No experience necessary! For questions, email advleadtrips@umich.edu or call (734) 764-3967.
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Do you have an employee group, department or organization that’s looking to get outside and learn a new skill? Whether you’re looking to relax around a campfire with s’mores or work up a sweat cross country skiing, we’re certain our unique activities will help you reconnect and engage together.
Outdoor skills activities are free to Student Life units at the University of Michigan.
Email advleadtrips@umich.edu with the outdoor skill(s) you’re interested in, a preferred date, and your group size.
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Wilderness First Responder courses are designed specifically to meet the needs of wilderness guides, expedition leaders, and anyone traveling in the backcountry with friends or family. This is the industry standard for outdoor professionals and the course you want your friends to have taken before you travel with them. Using the Wilderness Medicine Training Center’s unique Hybrid Course, participants complete a course of study and tests online (Part 1) prior to the start of the practical on-site training (Part 2). This training is focused and thorough. The online portion requires serious study and the in-person portion requires commitment and effort. Refunds are generally not available for those who do not successfully complete the course. Call with questions or for more information at 734-764-3967.
Dates
May 3 – 7, 2022
Price
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Ignite your passion for adventure! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Michigan Theater, hosted by Adventure Leadership. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks.
Michigan Theater @ 603 E Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
$18.00 General | $14.00 Students
(Day of Show – $20.00 General | $16.00 Students)
We have made the decision to cancel both weeks of the Adventure Leadership Youth Camp program for the summer of 2022.
Save the dates, because we’ll be back in 2023!
Enjoy your summer!
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Refunds for Adventure Leadership trips are given only for the following circumstances:
Each trip follows a different set of policies and guidelines. We typically cover this information in our mandatory pre-trip meetings. These meetings are held a few days before your trip; if you have questions at any time, contact us.