Day Trips

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Need an excuse to escape to the mountains? Come join us on a day hike on Mount Lemmon during the perfect time of year. The Butterfly Loop trail is a 8.5 mile loop at the top of Lemmon that we'll be hiking over the course of the day, with breaks for snacks and lunch. Enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain and Tucson's cityscape.

 

Exertion level: Easy-Moderate

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Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

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Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$105 $115 $45

Join us on a fantastic canyoneering adventure on Mount Lemmon. Canyoneering is the art of using ropes and other downclimbing techniques to explore beautiful canyons. This full-day canyoneering trip will feature a series of 3 rappels down walls at the Windy Point area of Mount Lemmon with a quick break for lunch. Instruction will include: use and care of equipment, safety systems, and canyoneering technique.

 

Exertion Level: Moderate- High 

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Pre-Trip Meeting

Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.

When:
Where: Outdoor Rec

Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$90 $100 $65

Climbing Magazine named Tucson the best city for rock climbing in the USA – come escape the heat and find out why! We will be climbing on some of southern Arizona’s amazing granite walls in the Catalina Mountains on Mount Lemmon, specifically at a climbing crag called "The Havens". This will be a day trip up to Mount Lemmon, where we'll climb all day and have a picnic lunch outdoors. This trip is appropriate for people without previous outdoor climbing experience. Instruction will include: use and care of climbing equipment, safety systems, and rock climbing and belay technique.

 

Exertion level: Moderate

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Pre-Trip Meeting

Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.

When:
Where: Outdoor Rec

Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$100 $110 $70

Join us on a fantastic canyoneering adventure in Agua Fria and Milagrosa Canyon. Canyoneering is the art of using ropes and other downclimbing techniques to explore beautiful canyons. This full-day canyoneering trip will feature a series of 4 rappels down waterfalls and swimming through wild pools, with a quick break for lunch. Instruction will include: use and care of equipment, safety systems, and canyoneering technique.

 

Exertion Level: Moderate

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Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants have some level of comfort at height, or have gone on another one of Outdoor Recreation's climbing or canyoneering trips. 

Pre-Trip Meeting

Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.

When:
Where: Outdoor Rec

Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$90 $100 $65

Explore the stunning beauty of the desert through the lens of mindfulness and joyful play. This facilitated hike will include opportunities to move your body, open your heart and calm your mind. This will be an evening trip to Gates Pass, including up to a 2 mile hike and a guided yoga session in the desert during the sunset. All transportation, instruction, and yoga mats are included.

 

Exertion Level: Low

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Where & When

Outdoor Rec

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Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$20 $55 $65

Join us on a fantastic canyoneering adventure on Mount Lemmon. Canyoneering is the art of using ropes and other downclimbing techniques to explore beautiful canyons. This full-day canyoneering trip will feature a series of 5 long rappels down canyon walls and a challenging but short approach and ascent out of the canyon. Lunch will be provided as you enjoy the scenic views of Tucson. Instruction will include: use and care of equipment, safety systems, and canyoneering technique.

 

Exertion Level: High

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Prerequisites

It is required that you have gone on a previous climbing or canyoneering trip with Outdoor Recreation prior to this trip and are very comfortable at-height. 

Pre-Trip Meeting

Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.

When:
Where: Outdoor Rec

Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$95 $105 $80

Need an excuse to escape to the mountains? Come join us on a day hike on Mount Lemmon during the perfect time of year. The Butterfly Loop trail is a 8.5 mile loop at the top of Lemmon that we'll be hiking over the course of the day, with breaks for snacks and lunch. Enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain and Tucson's cityscape.

 

Exertion level: Easy-Moderate

Register

Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$105 $115 $45

Climbing Magazine named Tucson the best city for rock climbing in the USA – come escape the heat and find out why! We will be climbing on some of southern Arizona’s amazing granite walls in the Catalina Mountains on Mount Lemmon, specifically at a climbing crag called "Crags Against Humanity". This will be a day trip up to Mount Lemmon, where we'll climb all day and have a picnic lunch outdoors. This trip is appropriate for people without previous outdoor climbing experience. Instruction will include: use and care of climbing equipment, safety systems, and rock climbing and belay technique.

 

Exertion level: Moderate

Register

Pre-Trip Meeting

Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.

When:
Where: Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$100 $110 $70

Join us on a fantastic canyoneering adventure on Mount Lemmon. Canyoneering is the art of using ropes and other downclimbing techniques to explore beautiful canyons. This full-day canyoneering trip will feature a series of 3 rappels down walls at the Windy Point area of Mount Lemmon with a quick break for lunch. Instruction will include: use and care of equipment, safety systems, and canyoneering technique.

 

Exertion Level: Moderate

Register

Pre-Trip Meeting

Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.

When:
Where: Outdoor Rec

Where & When

Outdoor Rec

Enrollment

-

Min: 6

Max: 12

Fees

Member Non-Member Student
$90 $100 $65