Need some outdoor gear? IUOA’s annual gear swap is a way to trade, buy, and sell new and used gear. From sleeping bags, climbing shoes, and backpacks, this event is a great way to outfit yourself for your next adventure at a fraction of the cost. Held the second Saturday in December, the event is free to the public for purchasing. If you have gear you want to sell, please contact IUOA for more details.
Gear swap
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Each spring, IU Outdoor Adventures brings the Banff Mountain Film Festival to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington as a part of the festival’s World Tour. As one of the largest adventure film festivals in the world, the film fest features films celebrating adventure, exploration, and the great outdoors. In 2021 IUOA will be partnering with Banff to offer the film festival in virtual format. Subscribe to IUOA’s Newsletter for the most up-to-date information.
Learn more about the festivalEvents for adventurers
Throughout the year, IU Outdoor Adventures hosts various special events that bring together outdoor enthusiasts from Bloomington and beyond. To view our upcoming events, please visit our Program Catalog.