Outdoor Adventure
Plan Your Next Adventure
Outdoor Adventure provides a wide range of opportunities to enhance your outdoor experiences, from exciting trips that fuel your passion for the outdoors, equipment to rent for your own trip, rock climbing at the Student Fitness Center and team-building sessions designed to strengthen group dynamics.
Whether you're interested in rock climbing, exploring new trails, paddling out on a kayak or building stronger connections through team-building, we're here to support you every step of the way. Visit the Redbird Adventure Center at 1700 Gregory St. by appointment. Let the Outdoor Adventure Program help you discover and enjoy the world around you!
Trips and Activities
Outdoor Adventure offers the ISU community diverse trips and activities each semester.
Join us for activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, caving, rock climbing, hiking, and camping. Outdoor Adventure trips are perfect for enjoying the outdoors with others who share your passion. We believe success is about stepping out of your comfort zone—everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level!
Trips for Spring 2025
Team Building
Outdoor Adventure is dedicated to offering Illinois State University students, faculty, staff, and community groups meaningful team-building experiences that inspire personal growth, strengthen group dynamics and offer a space of reflection.
Each program is tailored to meet the unique goals of each group, such as conflict resolution, goal setting, collaboration or general team development.
Climbing Wall
Climb to new heights with Outdoor Adventure’s 47-foot climbing wall and bouldering cave at the Student Fitness Center!
Whether you want to climb independently or with guidance from our expert staff, we have options for every climber. To belay, pass our Belay Skills Assessment during open hours—certification renewals are required annually.
Equipment Rentals
Outdoor Adventure is dedicated to providing top-notch outdoor experiences by offering high-quality, well-maintained rental equipment for any adventure.
Whether you're a student, faculty, staff, or community member, you can rent gear from the Redbird Adventure Center. With a wide range of equipment available, we invite you to plan your own outdoor adventure and make the most of what we have to offer! To get started fill out the Equipment Rental Request Below.
