UCF Outdoor Adventure

09/11/2020

Join our Climbing Tower Lead, Josh Layland, to learn more about how climbing routes are rated. He explores all of the different systems around the world, and gives practical tips on how to decide which route is best for you.

08/12/2020

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Continued work out at the UCF Arboretum


UCF Outdoor Adventure

08/11/2020

Mountain biking trails on campus? Yes, please 😍
We’re looking forward to more local adventures this Fall!

06/30/2020

Looking for a great physically distant hobby to take up during this uncertain time? Maybe fishing is for you!
Before you head out to your nearest pond, let's review how we can be responsbile anglers. What do you need to consider when it comes to protecting the environment and the creatures that call it home? How can you support sustainable fishing practices and environmentalism, while also participating in a sport popular around the world? Let Adam guide you through some of the basics before you head out for an afternoon on the lake.

06/18/2020

Join Michelle and Maddie as they explore Black Hammock Wilderness, a 4.5 mile trail in Oviedo. "Come for the tortoise, stay for the oak hammock"

Here are a few highlights:
Lots of creatures, cicadas, frogs, but minimal bugs.
"Rainforest-esque"
Not heavily used, so a perfect choice for physical distancing
Can be difficult to follow the trail at some points, so pay attention as you hike!

Wow Factor: Gogurt the Gopher Tortoise
Trail Rating: 2.5/5 Stars

06/04/2020

UCF Outdoor Adventure and value our black community and we stand with you in demanding equal treatment – now and always. ⁣
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Good expedition behavior is a core value of our program; it teaches us how to work together toward a meaningful goal. It is characterized as collaborative, empathetic, intentional, and unyielding in its pursuit of the greater good. It teaches us to treat each other with respect, do our share of the work, and deal with conflicts when they occur. Poor expedition behavior is selfish, ignorant of personal faults, and dodges blame and responsibility. ⁣
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We can practice good expedition behavior by expressing empathy and compassion for each other, actively listening to others, practicing self-awareness in our perceptions, communication, body language, and tone, accepting responsibility for group needs and personal mistakes, and seeking solutions when we see a problem.⁣
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There is a lot of work to be done and a very meaningful goal to accomplish. We are all responsible for the work and we all have a role in the fight. UCF Outdoor Adventure is committed to elevating voices of color, listening to and learning from people who experience injustice, and creating a space where all people feel at home and valued for everything they bring to the table.

06/02/2020

“So many of our Knights are hurting right now. Our current climate is infuriating and disheartening, and we know these issues have predated the devastating killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.⁣
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Today, we’re participating in to share a resource for racial and social justice and to do what is right at UCF. To continue to listen and learn from one another, stand up and speak out against all forms of discrimination, and to actively advocate for black people.⁣
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At UCF, we are here to not only stand in solidarity with you, but to support you. To assure that diversity, in its many forms, is valued. Tap the link in our bio to join the conversation about race and unity at UCF to listen and learn from each other’s stories, happening virtually this Friday.” - .edu
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You can find out more information about the Race and Unity discussion in our Events tab.

05/14/2020

Learn more about the Leave No Trace principles and how you can use them to improve your interactions with the world around you. Leave it better than you found it!

04/27/2020

OA Weekly Challenge: Photo Challenge 🌿⁣
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Great expeditions don’t always have to take you to faraway places. What kind of adventures can you find at home? ⁣
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Post your photo and tag to enter to win a bottle. We will vote on Friday, so be sure to submit your entry by Thursday at 11:59pm! ⁣
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Check out for some inspiration 🌞 @ Orlando, Florida

04/27/2020

This week’s theme: EXPEDITIONS 🏔⁣
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“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt” - John Muir⁣
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We will throw an OA Weekly Challenge, lots of facts and trivia, and even a Campfire Chat with a special guest at you this week. Pack your bags and let’s go (virtually)!

04/21/2020

Missing the Climbing Tower? So are we 😢

Use this time to improve your flexibility and movement through a yoga flow designed specifically for climbers.

And don't forget about the OA Weekly Challenge - wouldn't you like to do this flow on a brand new mat? 😜

A 50 minute yoga class for rock climber in all of us. Focusing on shoulder strength, core strength, grip strength, and hip mobility!

04/11/2020

Oh to be washing my face in a river surrounded by snow capped New Zealand mountains... ⁣
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Comment the first place you’re exploring once it’s possible to do so ⬇️