Outdoor Activities Frequently Asked Questions
Generally speaking, all equipment and transportation are provided on most of our trips. We operate on a cost-sharing basis and all participants help cover the cost of rental items and transportation.
Yes, the price of equipment rentals is provided in the ticket price unless stated otherwise.
- Good shoes or boots. (If you are on the water, please make sure you wear shoes that will not come off your feet. Flip flops are not allowed.)
- Jacket (Please look at the forecast and see how heavy of a jacket you should bring)
- Daypack
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Water and Snacks
- Modest Swimsuit (If it is a water-based activity)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- First aid kit
- Camera
- If it is winter, please make sure you bring snow pants, a hat, snow boots, and gloves.
You may rent most items from the Outdoor Resource Center under the north end of the stadium for a very reasonable cost. If you need to contact them, they can be reached at 208-496-7337.
Go to forecast.weather.gov.
Yes, you can drive yourself. However, we encourage all participants to ride in school-owned vehicles.
If you would like to become a trip manager and help lead others on exciting outdoor adventures, see Becoming a Trip Manager.
Yes, we try to tailor activities to all skill levels. For many, this is their first experience with most outdoor adventures.
You may purchase as many tickets as are available. However, all participants must be current students or the spouse of current students. If a participant arrives and they do not meet the guidelines then they will be turned away. Sorry.
You may purchase a ticket at the Manwaring Center Bookstore Ticket Office or online through their portal here.
Unfortunately, you cannot. All participants must be current students or spouses of a current student. BYU (Provo/Hawaii) students are not current BYUI students and are not permitted to attend any outdoor adventures. Sorry.
If you cannot attend an outdoor adventure after purchasing a ticket, unfortunately, there is no refund. There are no exceptions to this policy. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to make it, you may sell your ticket to another current BYUI student or spouse of a student to recoup your expenses. However, Outdoor Activities should be notified so the new participant can receive important trip updates.
If an outdoor adventure is canceled due to low ticket sales, poor weather, natural disasters, or other states of emergency, then tickets will be refunded to the credit card they were paid with.
We will do our best to make sure you are dressed appropriately for an activity. However, if the current weather is below your personal minimum and you choose not to attend, there are no refunds.
If you have concerns or questions regarding an event, please feel free to speak with one of our Outdoor Activity advisors at 208-496-7300.