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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:
Quinns Hot Springs
Sunday, February 16th – Monday, February 17th | $200 Students – $400 for Community
Join EPIC Adventures in Quinn, Montana, to enjoy the hot spring-fed pools at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort. Relax in the warm waters and explore the snowy wilderness on hikes led by EPIC Adventures guides, experiencing all that this beautiful area has to offer.
Included: Transportation, Gear, Guides, Food is not provided.
Red Mountain Ski/Snowboard, Rossland, BC, Canada
Friday, February 21st – Sunday, February 23rd | $250 for students – $500 for Community
Come with EPIC Adventures to Red Mountain Ski Resort in beautiful British Columbia where we will spend all of Saturday enjoying the nearly 4000 acres of snowy terrain over 5 different peaks. We will be staying at the “Nowhere Hostel” which is just a two-minute walk away from the first lift. If Saturday isn’t quite enough for you, feel free to purchase a pass for Sunday and ski the morning before we head out in the afternoon. Don’t forget to save some money by renting ski or snowboard packages from EPIC Adventures. Check out our inventory of rentable outdoor gear here! https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/recreationprograms/epic/gear-rentals/ Passport or Enhanced Driver’s license is required for entry into Canada and re-entry to the US.
Included: Transportation, Gear, Guides, Hotel, Food is not provided.
Winthrop Hot Air Balloon Festival
Friday, February 28th – Sunday, March 2nd | $400 for Students – $800 for Community
Join EPIC Adventures in the North Cascades for an opportunity to see hot-air balloons fill the winter skies against the iconic North Cascade Mountains. This 3-day festival happens only once a year and only in winter in the North Cascades. We will be staying at the North Cascades Mountain Hostel, which is in the heart of downtown Winthrop. This cozy mountain town will be absolutely alive with winter activities and you will be hard pressed to get a taste of everything before we have to head back to EWU at the end of a fun filled weekend. Don’t forget to check out our inventory of rentable outdoor gear here! https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/recreationprograms/epic/gear-rentals/
Price includes: hot air balloon ride, accommodations, transportation, and free outdoor gear rentals through EPIC adventures, Food is not provided.
Schweitzer Mountain Ski/Snowboard
Saturday, January 11th | $100 for Students – $200 for Community
Join us for a thrilling day skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Schweitzer Mountain Resort near Sandpoint, ID. This mountain boasts 10 ski lifts to a total of 92 runs and 2 terrain parks over 2900 acers of mountain terrain, as well as groomed Nordic trails. With so much to offer, there is fun to be had at every skill level, no matter how you choose to hit the slopes! We will be meeting at EPIC Adventures at 7 AM on Saturday and arriving at the resort by 10 AM. You will then spend your day tearing up the slopes at your leisure. Meals are not Provided on this trip so you should plan to bring lunch, or head to one of the restarants on the mountian. We will meet for our drive at around 4:30 pm and expect to arrive back at EPIC by 7pm. Don’t forget to save some money by renting ski or snowboard packages from EPIC Adventures. Check out our inventory of rentable gear here! https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/recreationprograms/epic/gear-rentals/
Included: Transportation, Guides, Lift ticket, *Ski/Snowboard Rental is Not Included in Price and can be Made at EPIC prior to the Trip Departure*
Snowshoeing at Mt. Spokane State Park
Sunday, January 12th | $25 for Students – $50 for Community
Join EPIC Adventures for a guided snowshoe trip on Mt. Spokane. We will meet at EPIC on Sunday at 9 AM, gather our gear, and set out on the hour drive to the trailhead near the summit of Mt. Spokane. On this trip you can expect to practice your winter hiking skills, enjoy the beautiful cistas, see wildlife, and maybe even check out a fire lookout tower! You will be back at EW in time for dinner (5:00 pm), but don’t forget to pack your own lunch as food is not provided on this trip. Don’t forget to save some money by renting snowshoe packages from EPIC Adventures. Check out our inventory of rentable gear here! https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/recreationprograms/epic/gear-rentals/
Included: Transportation, Gear, Guides
Cross Country (XC) Ski at Mt. Spokane
Saturday, January 25th | $25 for Students – $50 for Community
Spend the day Cross Country (XC) Skiing with us at Mt. Spokane. You can join if this is your first time, or if it’s an activity you already know you love. Trail difficulty will be decided based on the abilities of the group. See the beautiful snowy mountains end enjoy a fun winter activity with us.
Included: Transportation, Gear, Guides, Lunch
Lookout Mountain Ski/Snowboard
Sunday, January 26th | $65 for Students – $130 for Community
Head to the boarder of Idaho and Montana where they boast some of the best powdery snow locally. Lookout has 500 acres of new terrain added to thier resort and lots of tree terrain to explore. Take our shuttle to the mountain to explore for the day.
Included: Transportation, Lift Ticket *Ski/Snowboard Rental is Not Included in Price and can be Made at EPIC prior to the Trip Departure*
49 Degrees North Mountain Resort
Saturday, February 8th | $70 for Students – $140 for Community
Join EPIC Adventures for a day of skiing or snowboarding at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, voted “Best Place to Ski 2024” by INLANDER. With nearly 90 runs and 1800 vertical feet of terrain, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Included: Transportation, Guides, *Ski/Snowboard Rental is Not Included in Price and can be Made at EPIC prior to the Trip Departure*
Night Ski/Board at Mount Spokane
Every Friday in Winter Quarter | $40 for Students – $80 for Community
Take a shuttle to Mt. Spokane and enjoy Night Skiing or Snowboarding at one of our local resorts. We will plan to leave in the early evening and head back to campus around 9pm when the mountain closes.
Included in Price: Transportation and Lift Ticket *Ski or Snowboard Rentals Not Included with Price of Trip.*
Night Skiing/Snowboarding Mt. Spokane SHUTTLE ONLY
Every Friday in Winter Quarter | $10 for Students – $20 for Community
Join EPIC Adventures and make new friends night skiing (or snowboarding)! We will meet at EPIC at 3pm and take a shuttle to Mt. Spokane and enjoy Night Skiing or Snowboarding at one of our local resorts. We will plan to leave ASAP once we meet at 3pm and then head back to campus around 9pm when the mountain closes. Included in Price: Transportation to and from Mt. Spokane Don’t forget to save some money by renting ski or snowboard packages from EPIC Adventures. Check out our inventory of rentable outdoor gear here! https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/recreationprograms/epic/gear-rentals/
Included: Transportation
Wednesday, Febuary 12th| $25 for Students – $50 for Community
Join EPIC Adventures for a guided nighttime snowshoe trip during the full moon! We will meet at EPIC Adventures at 4:00pm and take a short drive to our destination where we will snowshoe under the bright moon light. Gear rentals are free for this trip so don’t forget to check out our inventory of rentable outdoor gear! https://inside.ewu.edu/campusrec/recreationprograms/epic/gear-rentals/
Included in price: Transportation, Gear rentals, and Guides
- 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.
