Trips
Trip Registration
To sign up for UTC Outdoor Programs trips please visit the Aquatics & Recreation Center. Registration takes place in the Outdoors Center Office, located on the first floor of the Aquatics and Recreation Center (ARC)
Cancellation Info
Once payment for trips are received, partial refunds may be given if participant cancels by the registration deadline, typically 7 days before the trip. Please see our trip descriptions for registration deadlines. Refunds consist of 50% of the trip cost for cancellations. Cancellations made after the registration deadline will not be considered for a refund. To apply for a refund, the participant will need to complete the 'Customer Refund Request' form. UTC Outdoors reserve the right to cancel a program due to inclement weather, natural disasters, lack of participation, or extenuating circumstances. In the event we must cancel a program, a full trip refund will be provided automatically.
IMPORTANT: Some trips have a mandatory pre-trip meeting on the Tuesday before a trip. If you fail to attend the pre-trip meeting, you will be unable to attend the trip.
Note:
These are high adventure activities so please be aware that there are risks involved. UTC Outdoors strives to minimize these risks, yet all elements of risks can never be eliminated. To prevent any problems, follow all instructions given by the trip leaders, follow all safety guidelines and regulations. Please read, fill out, sign and date the trip health form and hold harmless agreement. Your information will remain private.
Spring 2024 Trips
- Sugar/Beech Snowboard Trip
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Date: January 12th-15th
Price: $375
Pre-Trip Meeting: January 9th
Description: Join us for an action-packed weekend snowboarding at Sugar and Beech Mountain. Whether it’s your first time on a board or it’s your favorite outdoor activity this trip is for absolutely everyone! Lift tickets, gear, transportation, food, and cabin lodging (complete with game room) included.
- Cataloochee Snowboarding
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Date: January 20th
Price: $100
Description: Join us for an action-packed day of snowboarding at Cataloochee Mountain. Whether it’s your first time on a board or it’s your favorite outdoor activity this trip is for absolutely everyone! Gear, transportation, and lift tickets included.
- Howards Caving
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Date: January 21st
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Price: $15.00
Description: Go underground and explore Howards Waterfall Cave in Trenton, Georgia. If you have never been caving before, this is a great first-time cave to check out. Our experienced staff will guide you through dark, muddy passageways with many options to crawl through tight spaces. No experience is necessary. Trip cost includes equipment, instruction, and transportation.
- Full Moon Hike
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Date: January 25th
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Price: $15.00
Description: Join UTC Outdoors as we take a hike in the dark and watch as our path is lit up by the light of the full moon! Our experienced staff will select a perfect location for an illuminated experience. There is no better way to take a break from your week then exploring the mountains around you in a whole new perspective. No experience necessary. Trip cost includes transportation.
- Winter Hike
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Date: February 3rd
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Price: $15.00
Description: Join us for a wonderful winter hike with beautiful views. There are great opportunities to get amazing photos and meet new friends! Transportation included.
- Stone Fort Bouldering
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Date: February 4th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $15.00
Description: Join UTC Outdoors for an awesome day of bouldering. Stone Fort has options for both beginners and advanced climbers. No experience is needed for this trip. Learn how to boulder outside, place crash pads, spot climbers, and improve your climbing technique. Cost includes equipment, instruction, and transportation. Please bring enough water for yourself and snacks for the day!
- Tumbling Rock Caving
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Date: February 10th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $15.00
Description: Go underground and explore Tumbling Rock Cave in Jackson County, Alabama. Our experienced staff will lead you on a muddy adventure through dark passageways following an underground creek! This cave has a ton of cool features including old mining equipment, football field size rooms, and a 400-foot underground waterfall called the Topless Dome. No experience is necessary. Trip cost includes equipment, instruction, and transportation.
- 5 points Mountain Biking
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Date: February 11th
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Price: $15.00
Description: Throw on a helmet, bring your water, and join us on a mountain biking adventure. Come learn a new skill, freshen up on some old ones, and spend a Saturday with the fun folks at UTC Outdoors. No experience is necessary. Cost includes equipment, transportation, and instruction.
- Waterfall Hike
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Date: February 17th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $15.00
Description: Join us for a wonderful winter hike with beautiful views. There are great opportunities to get amazing photos and meet new friends! Transportation included.
- Mountain to Town Biking
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Date: February 18th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Description: Ride from Lookout Mountain back to campus with us! This downhill ride is super fun and beginner friendly! It’s also a great way to get to know Chattanooga. No experience is necessary. Cost includes equipment, transportation, and instruction.
- Savage Gulf Backpacking
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Date: February 24th-25th
Price: $40
Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Description: Have you ever wondered if you could spend a weekend only having what you can carry on your back? Well wonder no more, you can come find out how to backpack like a pro with us on our weekend backpacking trip! Gear, food, and transportation included.
- Cloudland Canyon Campout
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Date: March 2nd-3rd
Cost: $40.00
Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Description: Is school already giving you a headache? Want to meet some cool new people? Have you always wanted to go camping but never actually have? Well, this weekend is for you! Join UTC Outdoors on a relaxing weekend exploring the natural environment around us! Our experienced staff will plan a personalized trip that will include day adventures and one-night primitive camping. No experience is necessary. Trip cost includes equipment, instruction, transportation, and food.
- Fly Fishing
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Date: March 3rd
Cost: $40.00
Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to fly fish or are itching to get back out again? Join us for our fly-fishing day trip! On this trip you will learn how to fly fish from our experienced leaders and meet new people interested in fly fishing as well. Don’t worry, we promise we’ll get you a cool picture of you and your catch!
- Howards Caving
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Date: March 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Description: Go underground and explore Howards Waterfall Cave in Trenton, Georgia. If you have never been caving before, this is a great first-time cave to check out. Our experienced staff will guide you through dark, muddy passageways with many options to crawl through tight spaces. No experience is necessary. Trip cost includes equipment, instruction, and transportation.
- Obed Climbing Weekend
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Date: March 23rd-24th
Cost: $40.00
Description: Spend an entire weekend sport climbing with us at the Obed! Whether you’re an experienced climber or you’ve never climbed outside there will be routes for you to come and enjoy throughout the weekend! Equipment, transportation, and food included.
- Intro to Bikepacking
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Date: April 6th-7th
Cost: $40.00
Description: Do you like camping and biking? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to put the two together? Join us for an introductory bikepacking weekend! We will mountain bike to a campsite with everything we need for an evening of camping. Participants should expect a beginner to moderate amount of fitness requirements (8-10 miles of hills) and should be comfortable riding a bike. Mountain biking experience is a plus, but not required. A sense of adventure and adaptability will also be needed for this trip!
- TN River Kayaking
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Date: April 7th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Description: Treat yourself by coming with us on a leisurely paddle down the Tennessee River! Give yourself a break from studying and enjoy spending the day relaxing on the water and meeting new friends!
- Fly Fishing Weekend
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Date: April 13th-14th
Cost: $40.00
Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to fly fish or are itching to get back out again? Join us for our fly-fishing weekend trip! On this trip you will learn how to fly fish from our experienced leaders and meet new people interested in fly fishing as well. Don’t worry, we promise we’ll get you a cool picture of you and your catch!
- Ocoee Rafting
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Date: April 20th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Description: Join us and ride a whitewater roller coaster with UTC Outdoors! Located just under an hour away from campus, the Ocoee River is a jewel of this area. Enjoy an adventure-filled day with experienced raft guides as you explore the class III & IV rapids of the Ocoee River. Grab a friend or come make new ones! No experience is necessary. Cost includes transportation and a guided trip.
- Tumbling Rock Caving
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Date: April 21st
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Description: Go underground and explore Tumbling Rock Cave in Jackson County, Alabama. Our experienced staff will lead you on a muddy adventure through dark passageways following an underground creek! This cave has a ton of cool features including old mining equipment, football field size rooms, and a 400-foot underground waterfall called the Topless Dome. No experience is necessary. Trip cost includes equipment, instruction, and transportation.
If you have any questions about our outdoor adventures,
please contact the Coordinator of Outdoors:
Lisa Hancock
Phone: (423) 425-5671
Email: [email protected]