About Our Adventure Trips
To reserve your space on an adventure trip, please stop by the Outdoor Resource Center to place a deposit or print the application form (Adobe .pdf file) and mail in your reservation and deposit. Make sure you pack everything for backpacking with our Backpacking Checklist (Adobe .pdf file).
We also offer payment plans for our more expensive trips, so sign up early.
Registration: Signups for Adventure Trips may be made in person at the Outdoor Resource Center or through the mail. If using a mail-in-form, please realize that we will process your application when we receive it. Spots are held on a first come first served basis. A deposit is required for signup. If utilizing mail registration, please make checks payable to Campus Recreation. A staff member will call to confirm your reservation. Please allow a week for processing. If you are not a USF student, staff, or faculty, please add $10 to the trip price. Please mail to Outdoor Recreation 4202 East Fowler Avenue REC 111 Tampa, FL 33620.
Cancellation Policy: All refunds are subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Outdoor Recreation must receive definite cancellations 10 working days prior to the trip's departure date. No refunds will be given after this period regardless of reason. We are able to provide reasonable prices to our patrons because we maintain a strict budget which is dependent on trip fees.
Pre-Trip Meeting: All participants are REQUIRED to attend a pre-trip meeting and skills course if applicable. You will be informed of the dates and times of these when you sign up. Failure to attend without a legitimate excuse will forfeit your spot and deposit.
Required Equipment: Certain trips may require you to purchase clothing items. We provide all that we can but we are unable to provide everything. An equipment list will be given at the pre-trip meeting.
Commitment: Our trips are designed to challenge participants both physically and mentally. Staff may prepare you for some of the hardships you might encounter but it is up to you to decide to commit to appropriate challenges for you. We have varying levels of trips from beginner to advanced. Please only sign up for a trip appropriate for your level. Extreme weather, strenuous activity and uncomfortable situations may all be present during any one of our trips. In addition, we recommend you physically train and see your doctor prior to all trips. We can help you with some training ideas. Each participant must consume enough calories for the strenuous level of exertion demanded on our trips. Adventure trips are no time for diets! We like to have fun and want you to do the same!
