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Our selection of outdoor adventure trips are made to fit any skill level or budget. All of our trips are beginner friendly and require no previous experience. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be a major outdoor enthusiast to join our adventures. We want you to come along and try out an activity for the first time with us! We will provide the gear and guidance you need!
We are funded by YOUR student dollars! We are able to subsidize our trips because of the tuition you pay, so we want you to come take advantage of what we have to offer! We are not a club, so there is no commitment to join a trip. Sign-up for one trip, or all of our trips as your schedule and interest allows.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the minimum abilities required to participate in EPIC programs, please visit the following page:
Upcoming Trips:
Zipline Adventure – Timberline Adventures, Coeur d’Alene, ID – $90
Sunday – October 19th, 2025 – 1:00p-8:00p
Get ready to soar through the trees at Timberline Adventures Zipline course, located just outside Coeur d’Alene, ID. This zipline tour features 7 zips up to 450 feet in the air, rope bridges, and rappelling. Be sure to sign up ASAP because this trip fills up fast!
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs – Missoula, MT/Lolo Pass, ID – $200 (MULTI DAY TRIP)
Friday – October 24th-26th, 2025 – 3:00p(Friday)-5:00p(Sunday)
We’ll venture out the C’mon Inn in Missoula, MT for 2 nights and spend one full day hiking up to Jerry Johnson natural hot springs where you’ll have the opportunity to bask in the natural pools that sit right beside a mountain stream. We will also have ample time in the evenings to explore Missoula.
Sunset Hike – Quartz Mountain Lookout – $10
Friday – September 26th, 2025 – 3:30p–7:30p
This is a 4.5 mile, out and back, trail in the high country of Mt. Spokane State Park. Only 700 feet of elevation gain gets to a fire lookout that offers great views of Spokane Valley and Coeur d’Alene.
Afternoon Paddle Board – Amber Lake – $15
Sunday – September 28th, 2025 – 1:00p-7:30p
Spend a full afternoon exploring over 91 acres of water at Amber Lake, located 30 minutes south of EWU Campus in the channeled scablands of the Palouse.
Sunset Hike – James T. Slaving Conservation Area – $10
Friday – October 3rd, 2025 – 3:30p-7:30p
Catch the sunset on a beautiful out and back 3.3 mi hike just 20 minutes away from EWU Campus.
Afternoon Intro to Rock Climbing – McClellan Rocks – $25
Sunday – October 5th, 2025 – 1:00p-7:30p
Join our rock-climbing staff for a full afternoon of rock climbing at McClellan Rocks, located in Riverside State Park. This is an introductory climbing trip, so no experience is necessary, but there are opportunities to test your abilities on harder climbs. McClellan boasts over 100 different rock climbs in a seldom traveled part of the greater Spokane area.
Sunset Hike – Liberty Lake – $10
Friday – October 10, 2025 – 3:30p-7:30p
Join us on a relaxing 1.9 mi hike at McKenzie Flats Natural Area in Liberty Lake. We will hike through beautiful meadows, green grasslands, and a ponderosa forest before we stop to watch the sunset.
Afternoon Intro to Mountain Biking – $25
Sunday – October 12th, 2025 – 1:00p-8:00p
Interested in learning how to mountain bike? All skill levels are welcome for this afternoon mountain biking trip. We will go over the basics of mountain biking: shifting, braking, riding position, and more! Full suspension or hardtail mountain bike and helmet included in the trip fee. You can also rent a backpack, jacket and warm layers for free if you need them. Bring a water bottle, warm layers, close-toed shoes and snacks for the afternoon.
Full Moon Hike – Antoine Peak Conservation Area – $10
Friday – October 17th, 2025 – 3:30p-7:30p
Join us for a beginner-friendly hike on the Canfield Gulch Loop. This hike is 3.5mi, rated as moderate, but offers great views of the Spokane Valley. Bring a water bottle, your favorite hiking shoes, and snacks for the evening. Don’t have your own gear? No problem! Rentals are free on this trip and EPIC Adventures has everything you will need to stay comfortable.
Rain gear, warm layers, or other hiking gear can be rented for free on this trip
Afternoon Hike – Rocks of Sharon (Iller Creek Trail) – $10
Sunday – November 2nd, 2025 – 1:00p-8:00
Looking for a longer and more challenging hiking adventure? Then the Iller Creek Trail to Rocks of Sharon should be your next goal. Rocks of Sharon offers amazing views of the Palouse and is a popular rock-climbing destination. This 5-mile loop is considered a moderate hike, but the sweat and effort are worth it! Once at the top, we will stop for lunch while taking in the beautiful views. There will be ample time to explore the rock formations before heading down.
Full Moon Hike – Dishman Hills Conservation Area – $10
Friday – November 7th, 2025 – 3:30p-7:30p
Start your weekend off right by hiking in the moonlight at Dishman Hills Conservation Area. We will be hiking the Nimbus Knob Loop, a 3.9-mile hike with only 500 feet of elevation gain. Headlamps are included in the trip
EWO Orienteering – EWU Campus – FREE!
Saturday – November 8th, 2025 – 10:00a-1:00p
Join EPIC Adventures and the Eastern Washington Orienteering Club for an orienteering workshop and the opportunity to test your skills on an orienteering challenge course around EWU’s campus.
Afternoon Hike – Lakeview Recreation Area – $10
Sunday – November 9th, 2025 – 1:00p-8:00p
Come with us to explore the coulees, lakes, and basalt scablands of Central Washington’s Lakeview Recreation Area. No hiking experience necessary, there are plenty of easy and moderate level trails to explore.
EWO Orienteering – Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (wetlands)
Saturday – November 22nd, 2025 – 9:00a-2:00p
Test your wilderness navigation skills with Eastern Washington Orienteering Clubs navigation challenge course in the Cheney Wetlands. We’ll meet at EPIC before driving to the Cheney-Spangle Road trailhead of the Columbia Plateau State Park to register, get maps, and rent timing chips. Then we’ll set off as a group or solo to try and find all the markers on the map! Bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes, and clothing appropriate for off-trail travel.
Afternoon Hike or Snowshoe – Phillips Creek – $10
Sunday – November 23rd, 2025 – 1:00p-6:30p
Depending on the weather, this scenic trail will be a hike or a snowshoe trip. Explore the rolling hills south of Spokane.
- No request for refunds will be accepted.
- Notice of cancellation received greater than 2 weeks in advance of trip’s depature date: (a) customer may receive up to 50% of the original trip price as credit to be used to register for a future trip. (b) EPIC will retain the remaining 50%.
- Notice received 2 weeks or less will result in no credit issued to the customer, and EPIC will retain 100% of the original amount paid by the customer.
- Trip registrations are transferable.
