Our Mission
The College of Idaho Outdoor Program empowers all members of the campus community to connect with themselves, others, and the natural world through inclusive outdoor experiences, experiential education, and academic collaboration. Through intentional leadership development, accessible programming, and sound risk management, we cultivate a culture of adventure, personal growth, environmental stewardship, and lifelong engagement with the outdoors, fostering well‑being, land awareness, and a deep sense of belonging in the natural world.
What we do
The Outdoor Program, supported by the ASCI, our student government, is an outdoor recreation and educational program offering classes, workshops, off-campus trips, and outdoor equipment rentals for student and staff recreational use.
Our off-campus trips are designed for everyone who has an interest in the outdoors. No previous experience is required. These trips are student lead, with one or more leaders who have received training and are experienced in the activity, risk management, and first aid, planning, and executing each outing. We are firm supporters of challenge by choice! So, while some of our activities are more challenging, they will have pre-trip meetings and instruction throughout so that anyone willing to try is encouraged to participate! Check out all the scheduled events on the trip calendar for times and dates.
The Outdoor Program also offers Specialization and Outdoor Education courses. This includes workshops and classes in rock climbing, scuba diving, and whitewater kayaking. We welcome suggestions to develop our trip calendar and course offerings further.
We also have equipment available for rent through our Rental Shop, located in Winston and Diane Moore Outdoor Program Center in the basement of McCain, so that everyone at the College may enjoy the outdoors on their own. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!
Are you interested in contributing to the Outdoor Program? We are always accepting donations of lightly used outdoor equipment.