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Outdoor Adventure at Montclair State University gives our campus community new opportunities to explore the beauty and splendor of New Jersey and the surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of trips including canoeing, hiking, camping and tubing. Space is limited, and registration begins the first day of classes each semester. If you have any questions, ideas or would like to see other programs in this new area of Campus Recreation, feel free to get in contact with Alex Sperling at sperlinga@montclair.edu.
Our Outdoor Adventure trips have limited spots available and many trips fill up quickly. If a trip does fill, we will maintain a wait-list for anyone interested. There is no fee for putting your name on the wait list. Like stand-by for flying, we highly encourage interested individuals to be at the Student Recreation Center prior to the trip departure and we will accept individuals for open spots first in the order of the wait-list, and next in the order of the time they sign in that morning. Payment for the trip occurs only if you get to participate.
Register Online:
All students have an ActiveNet account to register for Campus Recreation Trips/Events. To access your account, use ‘Forgot my password’ and use your email in the mail.montclair.edu format.
Trip Cost:
Registration by Lottery:
Due to the overwhelming demand for this trip, we are using the lottery system to distribute tickets. Each entry will be good for two spots in the program.
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Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday, November 30 at 3 p.m.
Itinerary:
Your participation in all the activities below is optional, but they are included in the price.
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Please Note: You are free to participate in any side activities at your own discretion and expense. We will try to provide transportation, but not at the expense of the program itinerary.
Meals:
All meals are included as we will bring along groceries and supplies to prepare our meals in the full kitchen. Please inform us of any specific foods that you would prefer. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, be sure to include them on the included Medical Form. We will also eat some of our meals out. You must bring your own money if you want to eat out.
Lodging:
Lodging will be provided at Tmax-n-Topo’s Hostel, and is included in the cost of registration. Rooms are bunk-style with 4, 6, or 8 people per room. There is a full-kitchen, dining room and living room on-site, as well as cable TV, free Wi-Fi and board games. Rooms are gender-blind, and chosen at the trip meeting.
Group Expectations:
All members of the group are expected to help with daily activities, including cooking/cleaning. We have the entire facility, but we will still maintain the quiet hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pack-List:
A pack list will be provided at the pre-trip meeting.
Accommodations:
The hostel provides all cookware and utensils necessary for food preparation, as well as bed linens and bath towels. No daily laundry service; be prepared to use the same sheets and towels. There will be 3 individual bathrooms for the use of all of us.
COVID-19 Precautions:
According to the University’s Policy on Travel During the Pandemic*, only fully vaccinated individuals are eligible to attend. In addition, due to shared living/eating spaces, all participants and staff will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of leaving for the trip. Any participants showing symptoms will be removed from the trip with a full refund.
https://www.montclair.edu/redhawk-restart/university-related-travel/
Take a look at all the fun we had last year!
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Check out more pictures from the 2018 Winter Variety Trip!
A perfect trip for all levels of climber — novice to expert! A pressure-free, safe indoor rock climbing experience at the New Jersey Rock Gym in Fairfield, NJ. Dress to Move! Rental shoes are included in the price.
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What to bring: Water, lunch, long pants, sneakers.
Potential Hazards: Injuries caused by a fall from a height including abrasions, strains/sprains, and fractures.
$10 Student; $20 Faculty/Staff/Community Guest
Enjoy this waterfront 5 mile hike with views of Lake Sterling, New York; and explore historic aspects of mining activity of the 1700s.
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What to bring: Water, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, layered clothing (depending on weather) and good shoes (sneakers OK; NOT flip-flops)
Potential Hazards: Poisonous plants/allergies; insect bites; unpredictable weather changes; sunburn/heat exhaustion; dehydration; steep, rocky and/or slippery terrain; rolling or falling rocks; snakes and large animals; and injuries including sprains/strains, abrasions, lacerations and fractures.
Join Campus Recreation for a day of paintball outside! Ammo, masks and markers are included. Takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Takes place in Whippany, NJ
What to Bring: water, lunch, layered clothing (depending on weather), good shoes (NOT flip-flops).
Rain or shine event.
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Potential Hazards: Unpredictable weather changes, sunburn/heat exhaustion, dehydration, allergic reactions/poisonous plants, insect bites, bruising from paint makers,and injury by running, including sprains, lacerations, abrasions and fractures
Planning a trip, but don’t have all the gear? Try Equipment Lending! Designed with students in mind, it’s perfect if you want to try out new activities but don’t want to spend a lot of money. We offer various packages including Sports, Barbecue, Beach, Camping and Backpacking. The program is free to students and open all year.
Build your own package. Choose items from all of our available packages (please choose three).
Ask about our trail maps and guide books to various outdoor activities and locations around New Jersey and New York – from the NJ coast up to the Adirondacks; these are available to lend as well.
As the weather gets warmer take some trips and explore nature while practicing social distancing! Here are tips for staying safe, top 10 trails in New Jersey, virtual tours of national parks and trails and tips and tricks for your hike!
Everyone who participates in Outdoor Adventure trips through the Student Recreation Center or engages in outdoor activities on their own should always practice bear safety when out enjoying the wilderness. A few things to be aware of:
When traveling to countries where Zika virus or other viruses spread by mosquitoes, take the following steps:
Resource: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Outdoor Adventure needs your feedback! We would like to hear what you think of the program and what trips you might like to see in the future. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey so we can improve our programming.