ABOUT
RU OUTDOORS
RU Outdoors is the
adventure programming component of the Campus Recreation Program
at Radford University. The mission of RU Outdoors is to provide
outdoor adventures, promote healthy self-discovery, and unlock
student leadership potential. We offer hiking, backpacking,
paddling, caving, mountain biking, and climbing adventures for
the Radford University community. All trips, unless otherwise
noted, are designed to meet the needs of beginner level
participants. For a low fee we provide instruction, technical
equipment, and transportation to the activity site. Our student
trip leaders undergo extensive training and development prior to
leading trips for the program.
Program Philosophy
RU Outdoors is dedicated to providing challenging outdoor
activities to the Radford University community in the safest
manner possible. Through the use of a "Full Value Contract",
we place an emphasis on fulfilling the personal goals of the
participants and creating an emotionally safe environment in
which participants feel free to express themselves by
establishing expectations for the group as a whole. Participants
are encouraged to challenge themselves to a level that they feel
comfortable with: this is meant to encourage personal growth
while providing emotional support through "Challenge By
Choice".
Outdoor Rental Office
Plan your own adventure and rent the necessary gear from our
extensive list of outdoor rental items. Located in the Bonnie
Hurlburt Center, the rental office can assist you in making
plans, acquiring maps, and renting the necessary gear for many
types of outdoor adventures. It is suggested that you reserve
equipment several days prior to your trip to ensure
availability. To learn more about the fees for gear rental,
please head over to the Rental
Office page.
A special thanks
to the following dedicated student volunteers who give their
time, energy, and passion to make RU Outdoors a success:
Brittany Arnold, Charlie Biesecker, Eva
Graves, Bryan Henschen, Maggie Kirby, Leigh
Knudsen, Joanna Lilley, Grant Machamer, Sarah
Murray, Susanne Pickett, Chris Pund, Jessica Rhea, Charlie Starr, Owen Tracy,
and Ali Zick.
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