UCSF Outdoor Programs and Rec Sports

12/16/2024

We braved the crazy weather in SF to a gorgeous Friday night (ice skating in the Valley!) and then braved the light rain and snow while staying in our cozy cabins. The electricity went out for the day but the dinning areas were all up and functioning, the lounge had a well lit fireplace, the sky cleared for a stunning full moon over Half Dome and then we woke up to a stunning sunny Sunday morning!

09/26/2024

First trip to Lake Ahjumawi up by Lassen last weekend!! Stopped by Subway Cave for a quick hike before heading to the little town of McArthur and down good 'ol Rat Road. Gorgeous weekend!

08/26/2024

Amazing weekendf on Tomales Bay!

11/13/2023

Coast Camp backpacking trip...exploring the coast after setting up camp.

10/25/2023

Last Moonlight Kayak trip of the year!
Hey folks,
Weather looks to be clear and actually not too cold 🙂
This Saturday, Oct 28, 5-7 pm
FREE for UCSF students and those with the Alumni Pass. No Rec Pass needed.
Guests can register online here for $40
https://hdc-p-ols.spectrumng.net/ucsf/Members/PR/Programs.aspx?searchby=category&siteid=473&catguid=b2ae7485-fdaa-4da7-a44d-5e7849b120ac
UCSF students can just email me to sign up at [email protected]

09/11/2023

Incredible kayak camping trip to Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe!

09/01/2023

September is one of the best times to come out kayaking and it's FREE with UCSF Outdoor Programs for UCSF students! So, spread the word and come on out! To sign up just reply to this email. Guests can come by simply registering online via the Fit/Rec website.
Link: https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/fitnessrecreation/kayaking-and-stand-up-paddling

Upcoming Trips:
Mon, Sept 4, 11 am-1 pm, Mission Creek Kayak Trip
Mon, Sept 4, 6:30-8:30 pm Sunset Kayak Trip
Sun, Sept 10, 10 am-1 pm, Mission Creek to Crane Cove
Sat, Sept 16, 1-4 pm, Mission Creek to Crane Cove
Sat, Sept 16, 6-8 pm, Sunset Kayak Trip
Sat, Sept 23, 9:30 am-3 pm, Mission Creek to Aquatic Park, 8 miles!
Fri, Sept 29, 6-8 pm, Moonrise Kayak Trip
Sat, Sept 30, 6-8 pm, SF Giants Game/Sunset kayak trip
Sun, Oct 1, 10 am-12 pm, Mission Creek Kayak Trip

08/22/2023

Awesome weekend in Lassen with students from Argentina, Germany, Denmark, China, Thailand, Nigeria, Iran, France and the U.K. and of course, a couple from the U.S.! We camped at Manzanita Lake, hiked up to the summit of Brokeoff Mtn and strolled the boardwalk of Bumpass Hell. A swim in Lake Helen ended a great day.

04/02/2023

Incredible day on the water! So nice to be out in the sun! Kayaking is happening!

03/29/2023

Hey UCSF students! Still lots of great trips with the Rec Pass!!

Kirby Cove Sunset Picnic-NEW DATES!!
Kirby Cove is the oceanside campground right next to the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge with stunning views. We’ve got the Day Use area, right on the bluff, where we’ll be able to enjoy a delicious BBQ of salmon and portabella mushrooms while we watch the lights of the Bridge and SF light up as the sun sets (the sun actually sets behind the hills). After dinner, walk up to the view points to see the bridge twinkle at night. Definitely a Bay Area Bucket List! Come out whenever you can, dinner is at 7 pm

When:
Friday 6/1 4 pm-9 pm (sunset at 8:26, dark at 9:35 pm)
Friday 6/9 4 pm-9 pm (sunset at 8:31, dark at 9:41 pm)
Friday 6/23 4 pm-9 pm (sunset at 8:36, dark at 9:46 pm)
Bring a friend for $30

Stinson Beach Steep Ravine Cabin and Camping Trips
Less than an hour from San Francisco lies one of the most sought after overnight locations in California: The Steep Ravine Cabins and Campground, located on a bluff overlooking Stinson Beach and the Pacific Ocean. We'll share a cabin or a campsite right on the bluff where we can watch the sun set into the ocean. Dinner and breakfast provided. Show up for dinner, watch the sunset, hang out around the wood burning stove or campfire and play board games and wake up to a gorgeous morning overlooking the ocean...or head home to sleep in your own bed.

The cabins are very rustic. Just a table, benches and wood burning stove. The beds are wooden platforms so we bring sleeping pads and bags. No electricity and bathrooms w/running water are a short walk.

FYI, if you try to book one of these yourself, you’ll find that they are completely sold out all the way thru September!!

Google Link to location: https://goo.gl/maps/W68Hn8gkRL5BGzwE9
More Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cA5-PpYzJWLDkYSeqsVPxokSK9IA9trllFljrCSOnqw/edit?usp=sharing

Thurs-Fri 3/30-31 Cabins 2, 4 and 9 2 Spots Left
Fri-Sat 3/31-4/1 Cabin 6 2 Spots Left
Sun-Mon 4/2-3 Cabin 6 2 Spots Left
Sun-Mon 4/30-5/1 Cabin 9 5 Spots Left
Mon-Tues 5/1-2 Cabin 9 3 Spots Left
Wed-Thurs 5/3-4 Cabin 9 2 Spots Left
Thurs-Fri 5/4-5/5 Cabin 9 2 Spots Left
Mon-Tues 5 /8-9 Cabin 10 5 Spots Left

Come out after 3 pm and leave by 11:00 am
Bring a friend for $105 (with 50% Rec Pass coupon)

Stinson Beach Steep Ravine Camping Trip
Same great place, just camping in tents with a world class view overlooking the ocean. We’ll have the same great burrito bar and blueberry pancakes while hanging around a campfire at night, enjoying s’mores. Still an incredible “stay-cation.”

Fri-Sat 5/19-20 Campsite 2 3 Spots Left
Sat-Sun 5/20-21 Campsite 2 6 Spots Left
Come out after 3 pm and leave by 11:00 am

Bring a friend for $105 (with 50% Rec Pass coupon)

What to Bring List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kFv-zWLmp7IFiMJLDW5MAPOkRhNDu4pGm7ek022RQfA/edit?usp=sharing

Mission Creek SF Giant’s FIREWORKS Kayak Trip
Come on out and get front row seats for an unbelievable night on the water as fireworks go off right above our head! We’ll get on the water as the sun is setting and paddle out as the lights of San Francisco start to light up the sky. We’ll hang out in McCovey Cove under the lights of the stadium and wait for the fireworks to go off at the end of the game.No experience necessary.

Bring a guest for only $60
Day Date Time
Fr 5/19 8-11 pm

This What to Bring List is for trips where we are camping in a State or National Park where our cars are easily accessible. Clothing list will vary depending upon weather forecast temperatures and also if showers are available or swimming is an option. Most trips have a hike as part of the itiner...

03/29/2023

Steep Ravine Cabin all set up and waiting for the students to arrive!