Check out our trips below. When you are ready to register, go to our registration webpage and be sure to complete each step.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for our first hike of the semester! Designed for both beginners and experienced hikers, our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach as you enjoy the amazing North Carolina mountain views .
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $20
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $30
- Community - $45
Registration due by Wed, Aug. 27 at 12pm.
Thursday, September 4
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Student Activity Center - Indoor Climbing Wall (on the track)
Free!! No registration necessary.
We are excited to welcome you (back) for another semester of climbing! Our routes are fresh and our staff are excited. Looking for more or want to RSVP? Find us on Niner Engage.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for an rafting trip like no other! We'll explore a North Carolina river in rafts, following the water while enjoying the views, learning how to work together as a team, and honing the craftsmanship of team paddling. Designed for both beginners and experienced rafters, our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach along the way.
While no experience is necessary, comfort being submerged in water is required. While we don't plan on capsizes, they may happen. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our office at venturedept@charlotte.edu
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $45
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $50
- Community - $60
Registration due by Wed, Sep. 3 at 12pm
Come explore one of the many lakes in North Carolina by canoe. After a day of exploring the inlets, spotting wildlife, and enjoying the sun on our faces, we'll camp on the water's edge for the night. We'll cook and share dinner together, sharing lessons from the day, before heading to bed in our tents or sleeping tarps.
This is a great way to spend a relaxing weekend on the water and under the stars!
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $95
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $110
- Community - $150
Required Pre-Trip Meeting: We, Sep. 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration due by Tu, Sep. 9 at 12pm.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a day of rock climbing! Designed for beginner rock climbers (including those with NO experience), our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach as you enjoy the sunny cliff face of this North Carolina park.
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $45
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $50
- Community - $60
Registration due by We, Sep. 24 at 12pm
Spend your fall break with us! We will be exploring Roan Mountain hiking a few miles each day, carrying what we need in our backpacks, and setting up our campsite in a new location each afternoon/ evening. We'll set up camp and then cook dinner together. We will share sleeping space in tents (2 to 4 people per tent).
No experience is necessary for this trip. First time campers and hikers are welcome!
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $190
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $210
- Community - $250
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tu, Oct. 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration due by Mon, Oct. 6 at 12pm
Always wondered what it would be like to sleep outdoors? Want to be more confident in finding your way on the trails? Then this trip is for you! Designed for those new to hiking, camping, and/or backpacking, we will work as a team to teach, learn, and hike our things to our campsite for the night. Your trip leaders will guide and teach as you enjoy the green leaves and amazing views from one of our North Carolina mountains.
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $95
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $110
- Community - $150
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: We, Oct. 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration due by Tu, Oct. 28 at 12pm.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a caving adventure like no other! We will drive out to the caving area on Saturday, camping nearby. Sunday morning will be spent exploring Worley's cave as a group. This is a great cave for those new to caving as there are paths to opt-out of the tight squeezes. Your adventure trip leaders will teach you about camping, caving, ecology, cave preservation, and more throughout this overnight experience.
The Bristol, TN area is the traditional home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and the S'atsoyaha (Yuchi) (source: native-land.ca)
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $95
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $110
- Community - $150
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Th, Nov. 6, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration due by Wed, Nov. 5 at 12pm
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a hike in the North Carolina mountains! Designed for both beginners and experienced hikers, our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach as you hike among the poplars, maples and pines. The exact location will be determined by the weather as the trip date nears.
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $20
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $30
- Community - $45
Registration due by We, Nov. 19 at 12pm
