Skip to main content

Desert-Like Day Hike to Providence Canyon State Park

Auburn Outdoors

Visit Providence Canyon State Park\, also known as Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon.” Located just an hour from Auburn\, massive\, red dirt gullies up to 150 feet deep are reminiscent of deserts in southeastern Utah. Cost includes transportation and headlamp. No experience necessary. A $10 cancellation fee is due if you do...

Beginner’s Backpacking Trip

Auburn Outdoors

  The Pinhoti Trail\, located in the Talladega National Forest\, is thought to be the precursor of the Appalachian Trail. It offers many amenities\, incredible views\, and immaculate trail. Perfect for the beginner backpacker\, this weekend trip covers 10-20 miles. Interested in the finer points of backpacking? Learn from Auburn...

Auburn Ascent: Film Festival

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center

Experience a series of short\, exclusive outdoor films that illustrate experiences and cultures from around the world. The festival will be hosted at the outdoor pool\, so come hang out in the hot tub or around the campfire while enjoying the best outdoor films of the year. Scale the aqua...

Auburn Ascent: Climbing Competition

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center

Come out to the annual Auburn Ascent Climbing Competition. Test yourself against other climbers from around the Southeast. Register for recreational\, intermediate or advanced based on your skill level. Expect sweet climbing prizes\, giveaways\, a catered dinner\, athletic trainers and a friendly atmosphere. No experience required. No refunds or transfers.

Canoe Camping

Auburn Outdoors

Join Auburn Outdoors to enjoy your Thanksgiving break by exploring the Suwannee River by canoe\, but still be home for Thanksgiving day with your family! We will paddle the historic free flowing river seeing wildlife\, swamps\, high limestone banks\, hammocks of hardwood\, and springs along the way. Luxury camping awaits...

Auburn Ascent: Film Festival

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center

Come out to the annual Auburn Ascent Free Film Festival and Climbing Competition. Auburn students and non-climbers can experience a series of short\, exclusive outdoor films that illustrate experiences and cultures from around the world. The festival will be hosted at the outdoor pool on Friday evening beginning at 7pm...

Auburn Ascent: Climbing Competition

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center

Come out to the annual Auburn Ascent Free Film Festival and Climbing Competition. Registration for the climbing competition will begin Saturday morning at 7am with climbing t begin at 8:15am. Test yourself against other climbers from around the South East. Register for recreational\, intermediate or advanced based on your skill...

Sunset Kayaking

Auburn Outdoors

Join Auburn Outdoors for an afternoon paddle and sunset viewing on one of Alabama’s most beautiful lakes. Departure from Auburn is at 3 p.m. to Lake Martin, where participants can enjoy a peaceful paddle around an island to watch the sunset. A $20 fee to <a href='https://recreation.auburn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5cda7c6c-92ad-4d77-a4cf-38a720ba5f08&semesterId=7ad80677-9caa-4791-b886-6cea561194e2'>register</a> includes transportation, instruction, and...

Auburn Ascent VIM Film Festival

Auburn Outdoors

Auburn Outdoors will host a Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) featuring short, exclusive outdoor films that illustrate experiences and cultures from around the world as a kick-off of their Auburn Ascent climbing competition. The festival will be hosted at the outdoor pool, so bring a swimsuit if you'd like...

Campus Sustainability Bike Tour

Auburn Outdoors

Take a break from the stresses of school and celebrate Earth Month by touring campus on a bicycle with Auburn Outdoors and the Office of Sustainability. Stops along the tour will highlight sustainability-related efforts around the university and opportunities for students to get involved. All bike equipment and bike instruction...

Campus Sustainability Bike Tour

Auburn Outdoors

Take a break from the stresses of school and celebrate Earth Month by touring campus on a bicycle with Auburn Outdoors and the Office of Sustainability. Stops along the tour will highlight sustainability-related efforts around the university and opportunities for students to get involved. All bike equipment and bike instruction...

Earth Day Rocks! Ladies’ Climbing Night

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center

<span style='font-weight: 400;'>Join us at the climbing wall for Ladies’ Night as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with our friendly mini climbing competition!  All skill levels are welcome! Rules and briefing for the competition will happen day of. As always, Ladies’ Night is a great environment to...