 Home Freshmen Outdoor Trips The trip fee includes transportation, instruction, equipment, food on the trip, t-shirt, early on-campus housing check-in (on Aug. 30), and post-trip barbeque. Canoeing the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area Adventure Canoeing the Boundary Waters Wilderness
Area Adventure Northwoods Wilderness Sampler Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail Rock Climbing Lake Superior’s North Shore Sea Kayaking the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Registration Form Cancellation Policy Freshman Trips UMD Admissions Office Recreational Sports UMD Housing Office Frequently Asked Questions Who Leads Freshman trips?Freshman Trip leaders are UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program student staff who are highly experienced. UMD professors and other staff join as assistant leaders. Student leaders have completed such trainings as Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguarding, American Canoe Association or American Mountain Guide Association Instructor certifications and CPR.They are majoring in education, recreation, life sciences, outdoor education. Can I check in to my dorm room early even if I don't sign up for a First Year Trip? No. Early housing check-in is available only to students registered for First Year Trips. If I decide to cancel will I get a refund ?Refunds are not available unless your cancellation fits the following criteria: For a full refund, a written cancellation must be received by July 15, 2007. A 50% refund will be given if a written cancellation is received by July 29, 2007. Refunds will not be available after July 29, 2007. I,m a vegetarian, is this a problem? Food allergies and special diets are not a problem. Just be sure to include that information on the health form and we will work out the menus. Are these trips dangerous? Safety is always the highest priority in any of these trips. Not only are our staff qualified and prepared, they incorporate progressive safety techniques in their instruction. They will cover terminology, equipment use, and safe climbing, paddling, hiking strategies. For example, helmets are worn climbing, lifejackets while paddling and shoes while swimming. We won't put people into situations they are not comfortable with. |
What past participants say about their experience: “Beautiful scenery.” “Its awesome.” “Definitely sign up for it, it's a great way to meet people.” “It's fun and you get to met new people.” “It was a nice break from the stress of starting college.” “It"s a good experience and is a great opportunity to meet people.” “That it's a great way to meet people and to do the Edge of the Wilderness unless they really like to camp. “Challenging yourself, learning and meeting people.” “It's fun to meet people, move in early, to try new “It was a good time. : ) “The instructors were bomb!” “You can do it: Challenging, good food at camp, fun
time, cabins were nice.“I loved the location and th “Flexibility in the program, the equipment was good; easy to use and in good shape. “Everything! Instruction was great! Location-awesome…perfect.” “It's a great way to meet new people and enjoy what Duluth has to offer.” “Fun, good mix of instruction and friendship.” “Everything was good about this trip, the pace was “Everything was great. JJ and Mark were awesome leaders and friends. The climbing was fun, but the relationships made were even better.” |
