~ FALL SEMESTER HOURS (subject to change) ~
The REC: M-Th 6a-12a | F 6a-11p | Sa 8a-11p | Su 8a-12a
Pool @ The REC: M-F 6a-10p | Sa 8a-8p | Su 10a-8p
NorthREC: M-F 6a-10p | Sa/Su 8a-10p
Rock Climbing & Canyoneering
Arguably the greatest way to explore the backcountry, our canyoneering trips will take you to places most Arizonans never get to see. From sliding down natural water slides, to rappelling down the sides of waterfalls, these trips are sure to be memorable. Trips include all instruction, guides, food and transportation along with group equipment.
Come check out our day climbs. The perfect trip for those who've never climbed, we'll show you the basics of outdoor climbing. Trip price includes lunch, gear, guide, and transportation.
02.19.22 Crags Against Humanity Day Climb
Mt Lemmon holds one of the highest concentration of climbs in the world! With over 2,000 crags to explore you'll never run out of places to climb in Tucson. Join us for the day on one of the low mountain crags at Crags Against Humanity. Whether you've never climbed before or looking to make the transition from the gym to outdoor climbing, we'll teach you every step of the way. Transportation, climbing gear, lunch, and instruction are all included.
Documents:
Intro Meeting
Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.
- When: February 16, 2022 at 6:00PM
- Where: Outdoor Rec
03.12.22 7 Cataracts Canyoneering
Looking out from the Seven Cataracts overlook on the Catalina Highway you can see a series of waterfalls descending steeply across the canyon. Have you ever wanted to rappel down those waterfalls? Now you can! Join us for this exciting, adventurous, and challenging descent of Willow Canyon. We will bushwhack into the canyon from just above Windy Point, hike through several miles of the isolated creek bed, then reach a series of 100+ foot rappels over the Seven Cataracts, before a final steep hike back up the Catalina Highway. A full day of high adventure right in our own back yard!
Exertion level: high
Documents:Intro Meeting
Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.
- When: March 10, 2022 at 6:00PM
- Where: Outdoor Rec
04.10.22 Sloth Slab Day Climb
Climbing Magazine named Tucson the best city for rock climbing in the USA – come find out why! We will be climbing on some of southern Arizona’s amazing granite walls in the Catalina Mountains on Mount Lemmon. This trip is appropriate for people without previous outdoor climbing experience. Instruction will include: use and care of equipment, safety systems, and rock climbing technique. Lunch, transportation, and instruction are included.
Documents:Intro Meeting
Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.
- When: April 06, 2022 at 6:00PM
- Where: Outdoor Rec
11.11.21 OATC Day Climb
This day climb is for the 2021-2022 Outdoor Adventures Theme Community. You must be in the community to join us on this trip. Enrollment for the 2021-2022 Theme Community if over but we will be enrolling for the 2022-2023 starting January 1st 2022. For more information on the Theme Community click here.
Prerequisites
- No Experience Necessary
- Mild Exertion Level
- Must be a 2021-2022 OATC Resident
Intro Meeting
Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.
- When: November 09, 2021 at 4:00PM
- Where: Outdoor Rec
12.09.21 OATC Canyoneering
This Day Paddle is for the 2021-2022 Outdoor Adventures Theme Community. You must be in the community to join us on this trip. Enrollment for the 2021-2022 Theme Community if over but we will be enrolling for the 2022-2023 starting January 1st 2022. For more information on the Theme Community click here.
Prerequisites
- Must be comfortable working at height and on exposed surfaces
- Participants must be able to hike with 20 lbs of gear over uneven terrain.
- High Exertion Level
Intro Meeting
Before participating in this activity, you are required to attend a mandatory introductory meeting.
- When: December 07, 2021 at 6:00PM
- Where: Outdoor Rec