Outdoor Trips
From day trips to overnights to multi-day trips offered during academic breaks, BU Outdoor Programs offers something for all skill levels and backgrounds. Browse our trip offerings below to find your next adventure!
Each trip is categorized into one of five intensity levels. Choose which level works best for you prior to registering for your next trip.
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We are fully staffed for the Fall 2025 semester, but please complete our hiring form if you are interested in leading trips with us in the future.
Trip Policies
Trip Participant Policy: Trips are open to full time and part time Boston University students and Boston University young alumni (those who have graduated within 2 years) unless otherwise stated. Any trip offerings for Faculty/Staff only will be stated as such.
Trip Cancellation Policy: Outdoor Programs reserves the right to cancel a trip or clinic due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or extenuating circumstances. A full refund will be provided to the registered participants if a trip or clinic is canceled.
Trip Refund Policy: Participants are responsible for understanding the cancellation and refund policy for the Outdoor Programs trip(s) they are registering for. A FULL refund will be given to those registered for day trips if participants cancel more than 7 DAYS before the trip date. Participant cancellations that occur less than 7 DAYS of the trip’s departure will receive NO REFUND regardless of the circumstances.
Multi-day trip participants will receive a seventy-five percent refund if they cancel their spot 7 days before the scheduled pre-trip meeting date. Multi-day trip registrations are non-refundable for participants that cancel their spot less than 7 days before the scheduled pre-trip meeting date. A refund may be given after this time if a replacement can be found on the trip’s waitlist.
Outdoor Programs does not issue refunds for trips that are not attended. Outdoor Programs reserves the right not to issue a refund at the discretion of the program administrators.
Trip Requirements: Some trips may require a swim test and/or belay test prior to trip start. Any requirements will be listed in the trip description.