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Michigan Tech's Outdoor Adventure Program

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Michigan Tech's Outdoor Adventure Program

The OAP provides the campus & community with rental gear & access to outdoor adventure opportunities.

05/31/2026

Interested in mountain biking? Visiting the Keweenaw Peninsula and forgot your mountain bike at home?

Don’t worry, we got you covered at the Outdoor Adventure Program!

🚲 We offer bike rentals for students and community members during our open hours 7 days a week (helmets are included). Stop by to see what we have to offer, and we will see you on the trails!

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05/27/2026

Join us for our open log rolling sessions this summer! We have all of the gear you need, just show up at the SDC pool. All experiences welcome and free for tech students!

Our first session is tomorrow night. Hope to see you there!

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05/26/2026

Chase waterfalls this summer with the OAP Keweenaw Waterfall Tour!

This trip (offered on two different dates!) will take you to the UP’s most stunning falls. Transportation is included, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy the views.

🗓 1–5 PM (check in by 12:30 at the OAP Rental Center)
💲 $20 per person
👥 Open to all ages (kids under 12 with a parent)

Sign up now through the link in our bio to reserve your seat on the bus.
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05/22/2026

The OAP is officially OPEN for the summer! Stop by for all your rental needs 🥾🛶🚲🏕️

Open Monday through Thursday 12-4 and Friday through Sunday 12-6

05/21/2026

Curious about the OAP and what we have to offer? Want to get more involved in the outdoor community? Find out what we have to offer below!

⛺️ Our rental desk center has outdoor gear and equipment that students can rent out for reduced prices opening May 22nd

🧗 Our rock climbing wall runs Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for beginner and experienced climbers

🪵 Our open log rolling sessions are open for all levels of experience

🛶 Our trips and events are a great way to explore the local area

📍 We are located at the tech trails off of Sharon Ave. Visit our website at the QR code or link in our bio for more information

☎️ Contact us at (906) 487-2290 or at [email protected]

Come stop by the oap rental desk to learn more about us and share your Keweenaw adventures with our staff!

05/20/2026

Ready to take adventure to new heights?

Join the Outdoor Adventure Program for an adrenaline-pumping day on the high ropes course!

Climb a 35’ pole, balance across a suspended log, and soar down a 250’ zipline like a true adventurer 🧗‍♂️

No registration. No experience required.

Open to everyone – see you in the trees!

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05/18/2026

Open climb is officially back! Come stop by the SDC multipurpose room anytime on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-7 pm. No previous experience or gear required and free for all tech students!

05/17/2026

Canoe the sturgeon is BACK! 🚣‍♀️

Looking for your next summer adventure? Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or brand new to the outdoors, this easy, scenic trip down the Sturgeon River is the perfect escape

✅ All gear provided (canoes, paddles, PFDs)
✅ No experience needed – slow-moving water & no rapids
✅ Transportation + guides included
✅ Family-friendly (kids under 12 must paddle with a parent)
📍 Just 10 miles from campus
🕒 Only ~3 hours, start to finish
📅 Limited spots – Pre-registration REQUIRED!
👇 Tag a friend you’d paddle with & hit the link in bio to sign up before it fills!

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04/16/2026

We wanted to take a moment to recognize our staff for all their hard work!

An extra big thank you to all of our graduating seniors! We will miss Olivia, Vera, Vincent, Lauren, and Madison a ton, and we are so grateful for everything they have done for the Outdoor Adventure Program during their time at Michigan Tech 💛🖤

We also wanted to acknowledge our athletic award winners last night for all of their hard work and dedication:

• Shift hog: Golden for always being the first to pick up a shift when a staff member needs coverage
• Not just a Day-Tripper: Madison for her outstanding work with our trips/events
• Catch me if I fall: Eva for her hard work at the rock wall
• Walking sunshine: Olivia for always brightening our day
•Look ma, no hands: Augie for balancing so many different things at once
Rookie of the year: Ian for making a significant impact at the OAP already

A huge overall thank you to everyone who has supported the Outdoor Adventure Program this year!

04/13/2026

A couple weeks ago, we had our lighthouse snowshoe tour❄️ We had so much fun exploring the Keweenaw and checking out some cool lighthouses along the way!

Keep your eyes peeled for our summer trips and events!

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Address

Tech Trails Off Sharon Avenue
Houghton, MI
49931

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 8pm
Tuesday	2pm - 8pm
Wednesday	2pm - 8pm
Thursday	2pm - 8pm
Friday	2pm - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19064872290

Website

http://www.oap.mtu.edu/

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