Wilderness Orientation Wilderness Orientation Program is an invaluable experience for first year and transfer UC San Diego students. Wilderness Orientation (WO) is an introduction to both wilderness travel and the college environment. WO draws many parallels to the college experience: you will be challenged with goal-setting, decision-making, communication, and self-assessment. Check Out the WO Website!

UCSD Challenge Course Check Out the Challenge Course Website! Welcome to the UCSD Challenge Course! The Course is open to student, faculty, community and corporate groups. The Challenge Course does not have general public use and is only open when a program is in operation. Programs can be scheduled 7 days a week, any time of the day that the sun is out. For more information please contact the Challenge Course coordinator 858-822-3558 or challengecourse@ucsd.edu MORE...

Outback Climbing Center Summer Hours: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm Get your vertical fix at the Outback Climbing Center indoor climbing gym. We have knowledgeable staff that can get you excited about climbing. For more information email Climbing Center Coordinator Ashley Hatchell at ahatchell@ucsd.edu. Come on by and hang out with us! We are located directly across Warren Fields, in the Canyonview Pool Complex. The closest parking lots are #403 and #665 MORE...

30 years of Sun, Summits, and Surf! In 1978, we started out as a tiny closet in the Main Gym with a few tents. 30 years later, we're still adventuring strong. Check out Outback Adventures, through the ages. Check out the details here!

Outback Trips, Classes and Clinics Join Outback Adventures for one of our many exciting outings! If you are into, or would just like to try: backpacking, surfing, kayaking, rock climbing, day hiking, horseback riding, or caving; we have an adventure for you. Click here for all the information you need to get out there and have fun!

Equipment Rental News Outback Adventures rents quality outdoor equipment at an affordable price. Call or visit our shop to see what we have to offer...O'Neill wetsuits, Burton Snowboards, Rossignol Skis, Surftech Surfboards in many lengths, Mountain Hardwear Sleeping Bags & Backpack tents, Alps camping tents, stoves, lanterns, coolers, and much more!! Call us at 858-534-0684 to learn more about our reservation policies & procedures. Click on rentals to view a list of our current equipment & rates.

We Offer Custom Group Adventures! Outback Adventures at the University of California, San Diego works with campus organizations, student groups, University recreation programs, community members and groups, and other universities. to be their outdoor recreation resource in the U.S. Southwest and Baja California. MORE...

DIRECTIONS TO OUTBACK ADVENTURES Need driving directions to the Outback Adventures Rental Shop? Click here and enter your home address for detailed driving directions from Google Maps. BASIC DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Interstate 5 South/North to the Genesee Ave. exit. Exit Genesee and travel east. Make a right (south) on Campus Point Drive. Take a right (west) on Voigt Drive and pass over I-5. Take a left (south) on Lyman Lane. Follow this around a corner to the right. Turn left (east) on Artists Lane. Outback Adventures is at the bottom of the hill on the right (200 yards from the corner of Lyman and Artists). Free 20 minute parking is available. Call 858-534-0684 for more details on the directions...just in case! Mailing Address: UC San Diego - Outback Adventures 9500 Gilman Drive-0004 La Jolla, CA 92093-0004

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