IU Outdoor Adventures

Your guide to outdoor recreation in Bloomington and beyond

For more than 40 years, IU Outdoor Adventures (IUOA) has provided the best in outdoor recreation to Indiana University. Since its founding in 1972 as a Union Board committee, IUOA has helped members of the IU community lead active lifestyles by providing opportunities to participate in trips, workshops, and other activities that foster a love of the outdoors.

A Message on Social Injustice

Racial injustice is a systemic issue in our country that needs to be addressed immediately. IU Outdoor Adventures openly deplores any act of racism on or off of Indiana University’s campus. We acknowledge our responsibility in taking steps to create diverse curriculum, inclusive programming, equitable design, and demanding just and safe outdoor recreation for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Read more from DEMA

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Eigenmann Hall
Room 020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406

Phone: 812-855-2231
Email: oadesk@indiana.edu

Gear Shop: Closed during Intersession
Nov. 21-Feb. 7

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Take a Spring Course

Expand your knowledge of the outdoors and leadership skills by taking one of these Outdoor Adventure 1 or 3-credit courses. Expanding and enhancing your time outdoors have many benefits: physical fitness, mental well-being, improved focus, social interaction, and much more.

SPH-W 132 Canoeing
SPH-W 136 Coastal Kayaking
SPH-W 305 Intro to Wilderness Leadership
SPH-W 111 Wilderness Survival
SPH-W 113 Backpacking

SPH-W 116 Wilderness First Aid
SPH-W 120 Fundamentals of Search & Rescue
SPH-W 135 Whitewater Kayaking
SPH-W 144 Rock Climbing
SPH-W 331 Wilderness First Responder

Learn more about skill development offerings from IU Outdoor Adventures.

IU Outdoors Event Series

IU Outdoors is a series of both outdoor activities and Zoom sessions led by IU Outdoor Adventures student leaders. Register and join us these events on the IU Outdoor Adventures Events Calendar to go on an outdoor adventure in and around Bloomington - or online.

Meeting location for in-person events: Woodburn Clock Tower
Times for in-person and virtual events: 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. EST

Sept. 11: Explore IU by Foot- Walk/Jog/Wheel to the Best Outdoor Spaces on Campus
Sept. 18: Inside Outdoors
Sept. 25: Outdoor Strengthening
Oct. 9: Yoga in Dunn Meadow
Oct. 16: Inside Outdoors
November 6: Explore IU by Foot-Walk/Jog/Wheel to the Best Outdoor Spaces on Campus
Nov. 13: Inside Outdoors

Gear up

IUOA’s gear shop, located in Eigenmann Hall, has everything you need for a successful outdoor adventure. Rent or buy gear and equipment for camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, and more.

Please note: Open hours for gear rental are temporarily suspended.

Rent or buy outdoor gear

Learn new skills

Earn class credit while learning outdoor skills. You can choose from courses on topics ranging from wilderness survival and search and rescue to backpacking, canoeing, and snowshoeing.

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