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 Winter Wanderlust day hike! Designed for both beginners and experienced hikers, our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach as you enjoy the amazing views that only come from a winter hike (no leaves to get in the way of your view!).
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, Jan. 22 at 12pm.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a caving adventure like no other! We will drive out to the caving area on Friday night, camping nearby. Saturday 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: Wed, January 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration due by Wed, Jan. 29 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 Wed, Feb. 12 at 2pm
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 to and UP one of the remaining fire towers. Once used to watch for signs of wildfire, they now serve as a unique vantage point for wilderness views. 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 Wed, Feb. 20 at 12pm
Spend your spring break with us! We will be exploring the Pisgah National Forest 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). Weather permitting, we will take a break from hiking for a day of rock climbing.
No experience is necessary for this trip. First time campers, hikers, and rock climbers 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 - Wed, Feb. 19 5:30pm
Registration due by Wed, Feb. 19 at 12pm
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a backpacking trip to one our North Carolina mountains. We will work as a team to teach, learn, and hike our things to our campsite for the night. Our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach as you enjoy the green leaves and amazing views from one of our North Carolina mountains.
No experience is necessary for this trip. First time campers, hikers, and rock climbers are welcome!
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: Wed, Mar. 11, 5:30pm
Registration due by Wed, Mar 11 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: Wed, Mar. 19, 5:30pm
Registration due by: Wed, Mar 19 at 12pm.
Join this exhilarating overnight camping and climbing adventure, immersing yourself in nature while fostering camaraderie and self-confidence. Designed for both beginners and experienced rock climbers (including those with no experience!), our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach as you enjoy our local hiking and climbing area.
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: Tue, April 1, 5:30pm
Registration due by Tue, April 1 at 12pm.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for an overnight 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. The pre-trip meeting will include a water-comfort assessment in the Belk Gym pool. 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 - $95
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $110
- Community - $150
Required Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, April 9, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration due by Wed, April 9 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 appreciate the new spring growth all around you.
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, April 17 at 12pm.
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a day of whitewater canoeing. Our adventure trip leaders will guide and teach both the technical canoeing skills as well as the interpersonal skills needed to be a safe and effective canoe team.
Costs include: Transportation to/from campus; meals; equipment; technical clothing (e.g. rain jackets); instruction.
- Student - $45
- Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $50
- Community - $60
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Apr. 16, 4:00pm
Registration due by Wed, Apr. 16 at 12pm
