Trips and Events Calendar

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By Month:

• January 2022
• February 2022
• March 2022
• April 2022
• May 2022

Click on the links listed by date under each activity to get more information and to register.

Spring Semester

Featured Activities:

• Wilderness Medicine Classes: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Jan. 2-9, Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Feb. 5-6, WFA March 26-27
• Spring Break Backpacking Trip: March 5-12
  
• Senior Celebration Outdoor Day: May 10

Winter:

• Winter Hiking Skills: Jan. 30, Feb. 20, March 19, March 26, April 2
• Downhill Ski: Feb. 5
  
• Sledding Series: Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25
• Cross Country Ski: Feb. 12, Feb. 26
• Ice Climbing: Feb. 13
  
• Indoor Rock Climbing: Feb. 17, March 3, March 17, March 24, April 7

Spring:

• Trail Running Series: March 28, April 11, April 25
• Rock Climbing: April 3, April 23
• Biking: April 9, April 17
• Hiking: April 10
• Paddling: April 16
• Surfing: April 2

january1January 2022

jan2-9-wfrWilderness First Responder Presented by SOLO Schools - Lowell, Mass. - January 2-9, 2022

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student/Faculty/Staff $550, Public $625 + Optional $40 CPR + Optional $160 Lodging
• Registration Deadline: December 22, 2021
• Physical Exertion: Easy. Skill Level: Beginner
• Trip meets at the Campus Recreation Center (322 Aiken Ave., Lowell, MA) at 8 a.m., ends approximately 5 p.m. every day
• See our Instructional Workshops webpage for more details and to register

jan-29-winter-hikeWinter Hiking Skills - Belknap Range, New Hampshire - UPDATE! SUNDAY JANUARY 30 (no longer Saturday Jan 29)

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student/Faculty/Staff $20
• Registration Deadline: January 27
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 8 a.m.
• See our Winter Hiking Skills webpage for more details
• Register Online - Winter Hiking Skills - January 30

FebruaryFebruary 2022

feb5-downhillDownhill Ski Day Trip - Pats Peak, Henniker, NH- Saturday, February 5

• Cost: UMass Lowell (UML) Student / Faculty / Staff $60-$125 lift ticket plus rentals and/or lessons. Optional transportation included at no extra cost.
• Registration Deadline: January 30
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience needed; you can register for what you need: lift ticket, rental gear, lesson, and/or transportation. Helmet rentals paid for by Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP).
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 7 a.m. or drive self and meet at the mountain at 9 a.m. sharp
• See our Downhill Ski webpage for more details
• Register Online - Downhill Ski Day - UML transportation - Feb. 5
• Register Online - Downhill Ski Day - Driving Self - Feb. 5

feb5-6-wfaWilderness First Aid Presented By SOLO Schools - Lowell, Mass. - February 5-6

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff $155, Public $180 + optional $40 CPR + optional $30 lodging
• Registration Deadline: January 30
• Physical Exertion: Easy. Skill Level: Beginner
• Trip meets at the Campus Recreation Center (322 Aiken Ave., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m. and ends approximately 5 p.m. both days (optional CPR Saturday, February 5 evening)
• See our Instructional Workshops webpage for more details and to register

feb11-sleddingWinter Get-Out: Sledding Series! 1 of 3 - Lowell, Mass. - Friday, February 11, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $5 each session
• Registration Deadline: February 11, noon
• Physical Exertion: Easy. Skill Level: Beginner
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:30 p.m., returns by 8 p.m.
• See our Sledding & Winter Fun webpage for more details
• Register Online - Sledding (1 of 3) - Feb. 11

feb12-xcskiCross-Country Ski Day Trip (includes rentals and hour lesson) - Jackson, N.H. - Saturday, February 12

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student/Faculty/Staff $55
• Registration Deadline: extended to February 10!
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Intermediate. Skill Level: Beginner
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m.
• See our Cross-Country Skiing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Cross Country Skiing - Feb. 12

feb13-iceclimbIce Climbing Day Trip with International Mountain Climbing School - North Conway, N.H. - Sunday, February 13

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $80
• Registration Deadline: February 7
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Intermediate. Skill Level: Beginner
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5 a.m.
• See our Ice Climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Ice Climbing - Feb. 13

feb17-crgIndoor Rock Climbing - Central Rock Gym, Stoneham, Mass. - Thursday, February 17

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff $18
• Registration Deadline: February 16
• Physical Exertion: Easy / Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience or gear needed! Belay class available at gym
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:45 p.m., returns by 10:30 p.m.
• See our Indoor climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Indoor Climbing - Feb. 17

feb18-sleddingCancelled - Winter Get-Out: Sledding Series! 2 of 3 - Lowell, Mass. - Friday, February 18, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student/Faculty/Staff $5 each session
• Registration Deadline: February 18, noon
• Physical Exertion: Easy. Skill Level: Beginner
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:30 p.m., returns by 8 p.m.
• See our Sledding & Winter Fun webpage for more details
• Update Feb 15: Cancelled due to snow conditions Register Online - Sledding (2 of 3) - Feb. 18 

feb-20-winter-hikeWinter Hiking Skills - Mt Monadnock, Jaffrey, N.H. - Sunday, February 20

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• Registration Deadline: February 17
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• If conditions allow, we will use sleds to slide downhill in some sections!
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m.
• See our Winter Hiking Skills webpage for more details
• Register Online - Winter Hiking Skills - Feb. 20

feb25-sleddingWinter Get-Out: Sledding Series! 3 of 3 - Lowell, Mass. - Friday, February 25, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student/Faculty/Staff $5 each session
• Registration Deadline: February 25, noon
• Physical Exertion: Easy. Skill Level: Beginner
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:30 p.m., returns by 8 p.m.
• See our Sledding & Winter Fun webpage for more details
• Register Online - Sledding (3 of 3) - Feb. 25

feb26-xcskiCross Country Ski Day Trip - Great Brook State Park, Carlisle, Mass. - Saturday, February 26

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student/Faculty/Staff $40
• Registration Deadline: February 23
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Intermediate. Skill Level: Beginner
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m.
• Backup snow location: Bretton Woods Nordic Center, N.H.
• See our Cross-Country Skiing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Cross Country Skiing - Feb. 26
  

MarchMarch 2022

mar3-crgIndoor Rock Climbing - Central Rock Gym, Stoneham, Mass. - Thursday, March 3, 5:45-10:30 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $18
• Registration Deadline: March 2
• Physical Exertion: Easy / Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience or gear needed! Belay class available at gym
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:45 p.m., returns by 10:30 p.m.
• See our Indoor climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Indoor Climbing - March 3

mar5-12-springbreakSpring Break 2022 Trip - Backpacking North Carolina's Appalachian Trail - March 5-12, 2022

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $500 (due in two parts of $250)
• Registration Deadline: February 24
• Physical Exertion: Moderate / Strenuous. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience needed! All gear, transportation and instruction provided!
• Pre-trip meetings: Monday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.
• Departs the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.), on Saturday, March 5; returns on Saturday, March 12
• See our Special Events webpage for more details
• Register Online - Spring Break 2022 Backpacking trip

mar17-crgIndoor Rock Climbing - Central Rock Gym, Stoneham, Mass. - Thursday, March 17, 5:45-10:30 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $18
• Registration Deadline: March 15
• Physical Exertion: Easy / Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience or gear needed! Belay class available at gym
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:45 p.m., returns by 10:30 p.m.
• See our Indoor climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Indoor Climbing - March 17

mar19-winterhikeWinter Hiking Skills - Lonesome Lake, Lincoln, N.H. - Saturday, March 19

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• Registration Deadline: March 16
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m.
• See our Winter Hiking Skills webpage for more details
• Register Online - Winter Hiking Skills - March 19

mar24-crgIndoor Rock Climbing - Central Rock Gym, Stoneham, Mass. - Thursday, March 24, 5:45-10:30 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $18
• Registration Deadline: March 22
• Physical Exertion: Easy / Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience or gear needed! Belay class available at gym
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:45 p.m., returns by 10:30 p.m.
• See our Indoor climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Indoor Climbing - March 24

Winter Hiking Skills - Mt Monadnock, N.H. - Saturday, March 26

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• UPDATED Registration Deadline: March 24
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m.
• See our Winter Hiking Skills webpage for more details
• Register Online - Winter Hiking Skills - March 26

mar26-27-wfaWilderness First Aid presented by SOLO Schools - Lowell, Mass. - March 26-27

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $155, Public $180 + optional $40 CPR + optional $30 lodging
• Registration Deadline: March 20
• Physical Exertion: Easy. Skill Level: Beginner
• Trip meets at the Campus Recreation Center (322 Aiken Ave., Lowell, Mass.) at 8 a.m. and ends approximately 5 p.m. both days (optional CPR Saturday, March 26 evening)
• See our Instructional Workshops webpage for more details and to register

mar28-trailrunLocal Trail Running Series 1 of 3 - Lowell, Mass. - Monday, March 28, 5:30-7 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $5 each session
• Registration Deadline: March 28, noon
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience needed. Bring your own running shoes (no specific style needed)
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, Mass.) at 5:30 p.m., returns by 7 p.m.
• See our Trail Running page for more details
• Register Online - Intro to Trail Running Series Event 1 - March 28

AprilApril 2022

apr2-winterhikeWinter/Early Spring Hiking Skills - Mt Kearsarge, Wilmot, N.H. - Saturday, April 2

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• EXTENDED Registration Deadline: April 8
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• If conditions allow, we will use sleds to slide downhill in some sections!
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 8 a.m.
• See our Winter Hiking Skills webpage for more details
• Register Online - Winter Hiking Skills - April 2

apr3-rockclimbOutdoor Rock Climbing & Crag Clean-up - Den Rock, Lawrence, Mass. - Sunday, April 3

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• EXTENDED Registration Deadline: April 1
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 8 a.m.
• See our Rock Climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Rock Climbing - April 3

apr7-crgIndoor Rock Climbing - Central Rock Gym, Stoneham, Mass. - Thursday, April 7, 5:45-10:30 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $18
• Registration Deadline: April 5
• Physical Exertion: Easy / Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience or gear needed! Belay class available at gym
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 5:45 p.m., returns by 10:30 p.m.
• See our Indoor climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Indoor Climbing - April 7

apr9-bikingBicycle Joy Ride! - Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Lowell, Mass. - Saturday, April 9

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• Registration Deadline: April 7
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• Bicycles provided - no need to have your own! Biking ability is required, but limited experience with biking distances is totally fine! Gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 10 a.m.
• See our Bike Touring webpage for more details
• Register Online - Bike Touring - April 9

apr10-hikeWellness Day Hike - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Mass. - Sunday, April 10

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - Pay what you can: $20, $15, $10, $5 or free!
• Registration Deadline: April 7
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 8 a.m.
• See our Hiking webpage for more details
• Register Online - Wellness Day Hike - April 10

apr11-trailrunLocal Trail Running Series, 2 of 3 - Lowell, Mass. - Monday, April 11, 5:30-7 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff $5 each session
• Registration Deadline: April 11, noon
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience needed. Bring your own running shoes (no specific style needed)
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 5:30 p.m., returns by 7 p.m.
• See our Trail Running page for more details
• Register Online - Intro to Trail Running Series Event 2 - April 11

apr16-paddlingMerrimack River Paddling - Lowell, Mass. - Saturday, April 16

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff $20
• Registration Deadline: April 14
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner 
• We will shuttle upriver from the boathouse and paddle back down the easy calm stretch of water. No experience needed. Gear, transportation and instruction provided. 
• Meets at the Bellegarde Boathouse (500 Pawtucket Dr., Lowell, MA) at 10 a.m.
• Register Online - Merrimack River Paddling - April 16

apr17-marathonMidnight Marathon Bike Ride - Hopkinton to Boston, Mass. - Sunday-Monday, April 17-18

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• Registration Deadline: April 14
• Physical Exertion: Moderate / Vigorous. Skill Level: Beginner
• Bicycles provided! Biking ability is required, but limited or no experience with biking long distance is totally fine! Gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 9 p.m. on April 17, returns early morning of April 18
• See our Bike Touring webpage for more details
• Register Online - Midnight Marathon Bike Ride - April 17-18

apr23-rockclimbEarth Day Rock Climbing - Red Rocks, Gloucester, Mass. - Saturday, April 23

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $20
• Registration Deadline: April 20
• Physical Exertion: Easy/Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 8 a.m.
• See our Rock Climbing webpage for more details
• Register Online - Rock Climbing - April 23

apr24-surfingSurfing Day Trip - Narragansett, R.I. - Sunday, April 24

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $40
• Registration Deadline: April 20
• Physical Exertion: Moderate/Vigorous. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience necessary; gear, instruction and transportation provided
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 7 a.m.
• See our Surfing webpage for more details.
• Register Online - Surfing Day Trip - April 24

Local Trail Running Series, 3 of 3 - Lowell, Mass. - Monday, April 25, 5:30-7 p.m.

• Cost: UMass Lowell Student / Faculty / Staff - $5 each session
• Registration Deadline: April 25, noon
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No experience needed. Bring your own running shoes (no specific style needed)
• Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA) at 5:30 p.m., returns by 7 p.m.
• See our Trail Running page for more details.
• Register Online - Intro to Trail Running Series Event 3 - April 25

May 2022May

may10-seniorsSenior Celebration - Get Outdoors Day! - Lowell, Mass. - Tuesday, May 10

• Special Day for Graduating Seniors! Lowell Fun Run, Merrimack River Kayaking & Rappelling!!
• Cost:  Fun Run Free, Rappelling $5, Kayaking $5
• Registration Deadline: May 5
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• Open to UML Seniors, Family and Friends
• No experience needed for running, rappelling or kayaking! Bring your own running shoes for the fun run (no specific style needed)
• See our Special Events webpage for more details.
• Register Online - Fun Run @CRC - 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. FREE
• Register Online -  Rappelling @CRC - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $5  
• Register Online - Kayaking @Boathouse - 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. $5
• Register Online - Kayaking @Boathouse - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $5

New!

Summer Canoe Trip - St Regis Canoe Area, Adirondacks, N.Y. - June 26-30, 2022

• Summer canoe trip open for current or just-graduated UML students!!
• Cost: $375, includes all gear, food, instruction, and transportation!
• Registration Deadline: June 5
• Physical Exertion: Moderate. Skill Level: Beginner
• No canoeing or camping experience needed!
• See our Special Events webpage for more details and to register

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