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The Center for Outdoor Adventure (COA) provides participants with alternative recreation experiences revolving around the great outdoors. Each semester, COA offers a full schedule of Trips and Clinics to introduce participants to the fundamentals of outdoor adventure skills and environmental ethics. Activities range from backpacking to ice climbing, both locally and nationally.
COA is also a great resource for the experienced outdoor recreation enthusiast. A resource library is available to help individuals plan their next trip, and a full line of gear is available through our Equipment Rental program. Those looking to purchase, or even sell, their own equipment, might want to check out the COA Annual Gear Sale.
Climbing is another great way for members to get involved with the Center for Outdoor Adventure. With one full climbing wall and two bouldering caves available, there’s a challenge for climbers of all skill levels.
Be sure to stop by COA on Wednesday, September 9 to be the first to sign of for the great fall trips and clinics. All trips and clinics will be posted on the Trips and Clinics page on Tuesday, September 8. For more information about COA trips and clinics, contact the COA Office at outdoor@umn.edu or 612.625.8790.
Looking to sell or purchase outdoor winter equipment? On December 9 and 10, COA will be selling some of its winter rental equipment as well as hosting this fun event for others to sell and purchase equipment. Stop by and check out the great deals to be had. There will cross country skis, snowshoes, downhill skis, snowboards, boots, poles, ice climbing equipment, winter camping, and mountaineering equipment. Sale is from Noon-6pm on these days. For more information, visit the Gear Sale page.
The Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies program at the University of Minnesota offers a Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation and Recreation Administration. This degree prepares future professionals for careers in commercial recreation, outdoor recreation and education, public park and recreation management, campus recreation, and much more. For more information on this exciting degree offered through the U of MN, visit the Kinesiology website.
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The COA office is located on the basement level of the University Recreation Center
outdoor@umn.edu
or call the COA office at
(612) 625-8790
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