Fall 2026 Outdoor Pursuits Trips
We've got a huge semester of trips and workshops ahead of us and we want to see you there! From the caves of Vermont to the Grand Canyon, we've got an adventure for you! If you have any questions, swing by the Outdoor Pursuits Center in the Student Life Center or email [email protected].
Sign up online or in the Outdoor Pursuits Office.
Day Trips
Oswego Kayaking
Kick back and Oswe-go with the flow on this easy paddling adventure!
Dates: Sept. 12
Cost: $5
Hiking Chimney Bluffs
Well pack my bag and call me Santa, we're going down the chimney to check out some bluffs! Join us as we go check out one of the most interesting geological areas in New York, Chimney Bluffs!
Dates: Sept. 13
Cost: $5
Green Lakes Hike and Paddle
Now I don't know about you, but I like my Lakes green and pristine! That's exactly what we'll get on this easy adventure to Green Lakes State Park!
Dates: Sept. 26
Cost: $5
Pulaski Fishing
Grab your fishing Pole-aski and get in the van for a day of fishing!
Dates: Sept. 27
Cost: $5
Botanical Garden Hike
Flowers?? Hiking?! Botany?! Yes! We love to just look at the beauty of nature and the Cornell Botanical Garden is just down the road, might as well enjoy it!
Dates: Oct. 31
Cost: $5
Fulton Tri Challenge Hike
You loved the Firetower challenge last year, why not push another challenge! This time, we're headed to the Fulton Range near Old Forge to crush three peaks in one day!
Dates: Nov. 7
Cost: $10
Overnight Trips
Mt. Colden Hike
We crushed Marcy last year, time to keep our 46er dreams rolling with Mt. Colden! Join us as we hike the 2,854 ft of elevation to bag another peak!
Dates: Sept. 18-20
Cost: $45
Vermont Caving
You're telling me there's a cave in Vermont that I get to rappel into? Oh, wait, I get to rappel multiple times into it?! Ya, I'll be going to that.
Dates: Oct. 3-4
Cost:
Gunks Climbing
Join us in the world famous GUNKS climbing area! Reach new hights as we climb on beautiful quartz and sandstone cliffs and crags right along the hudson river!
Dates: Oct. 9-11
Cost: $45
Grand Canyon Backpacking
I mean, the name says it all. You know, the Grand Canyon, like, the famous one. We're going there. We're going down to the bottom, camping at the river, seeing it all!
Dates: Oct. 16-20
Cost:
Old Loggers Path Backpacking
Get on another trail a little closer to home! This path takes you through the mountains, rivers, and swimming holes of Pennsylvania!
Dates: Oct. 23-25
Cost: $25
Smokey Mountain Adventure!
I mean, why not wrap up the semester with one last National Park?! Come spend thanksgiving with friends in the Splendor of the Smokies! I'll be giving thanks for the Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Ziplining that we'll be doing!
Dates: Nov.24-29
Cost: $380
Events and Workshops
Rappel Clinic
Date:
Meeting time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Climbing Wall, Student Life Center
Learn an awesome skill used for Canyoneering and Climbing!
Lead Clinic
Date:
Meeting time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Climbing Wall, Student Life Center
Take your climbing to the next level with this lead climbing clinic! Must be belay certified prior to the clinic and be able to climb the top rope wall multiple times.
Cortland Crux Boulder Competition
Date: Dec. 5
Meeting Place: Climbing Wall, Student Life Center
The Cortland Crux Boulder Comp is returning to campus! Earn points for each climb you do. Your top climbs could win you a prize and a seat on the podium!
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