UREC Outdoors
UREC Outdoors provides experiences on campus and throughout North Texas. Travel with us on our excursions, learn new skills in our on-campus clinics, log roll, or rent some camping gear. Learn how to care for our earth by following the principles of Leave No Trace.
Excursions
Take a trip and experience life outside of UT Dallas. Join us on one of our local trips led by a UREC staff member.
| Spring 2023 Trips | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excursion | Date | Time | Registration Opens | Member Price | Non-member Price |
| Triathlon Express —Activity Center | Jan. 28 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Jan. 3 | 8 a.m. | $10 | N/A |
| Habitat Recovery and Hiking —Trinity River Audubon Center | Mar 4 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Feb. 6 | 8 a.m. | $10 | $20 |
| Spring Break Camping —Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Mar. 15-17 | Overnight | Feb. 13 | 8 a.m. | $80 | $90 |
| Dallas Zoo —Dallas, TX | Apr. 1 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Mar. 6 | 8 a.m. | $15 | $17 |
| Zipline Adventure—Larue, TX | Apr. 22 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Mar. 27 | 8 a.m. | $50 | $60 |
Please refer to our cancellation policy before registering for an excursion.
Clinics
Learn a new skill or improve your competency in all things outdoors. Ranging from using a compass, building a fire, slacklining and dutch oven cooking.
| Spring 2023 Clinics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic | Date | Time | Location |
| Slackline | Tuesdays | 7 p.m. | AC Aux Gym |
| Campsite Setup | Feb. 22 | 5 p.m. | Spirit Rocks |
| Gardening and Bee Balconies | Mar. 25 | 9 a.m. | UTD Eco Hub |
| Disc Golf | Mar. 30 | 3 p.m. | UTD Disc Golf Course |
| Bike Maintenance/Beginner Biking | Apr. 18 | 3 p.m. | Res Hall South Bike Service Station |
| Field Day | Apr. 28 | 3 p.m. | RCW Courtyard |
Camping Equipment
For those who are adventurous, outdoorsy, or simply want to try something new, we offer various camping equipment for rent at RCW. Camping equipment rental is for current students and UREC members only. You must have Comet Card or the Get mobile app in order to check out equipment.
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Log Rolling
Join us and experience UREC's newest craze with our Key Log.
Videos
- UTD's own #LogRollQueen Stephanie Duong
- Key Log Rolling Beginner Lesson
Open Roll Hours
- Fun Fridays | 7–9 p.m.
- **The pool will be open for water polo, water basketball and log rolling**
Climbing Wall
With more than 1,000 square feet of wall space, climbers of all levels can challenge themselves at one of eight climbing stations. Our facility provides bouldering and top-rope. Let our professional staff introduce you to the thrill of climbing to improve your strength, balance and coordination. We also offer great monthly events. (i.e. Costume Climb, Neon Night Climb). All you need to do is sign a waiver, and we handle the rest.
Please familiarize yourself with the climbing wall's policies and procedures participating.
You can rent the following for free at our wall:
- Shoes
Climbing Wall Hours
- Closed until Summer 2023
- Tues. and Thurs. | TBD