EPIC Adventures

Phase 2 policies and procedures may change with evolving guidelines from Governor Inslee's "Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery" plan, and/or Eastern Washington University. Policy changes will be reflected on this website in real time. Thank you for your patience. 

General Information

• Staffing: EPIC Adventures staff has returned to work in the main office, practicing strict social distancing, use of PPE, and personal hygiene. Meetings will occur through Zoom or phone, limited in-person meetings. Click HERE to view the measures EWU has put in place to manage the personal wellbeing of each employee, and the extended EWU community. Staffing levels will be reduced.
• Office: EPIC Adventures office, located at 150 URC, is periodically open to the public when staffing allows. Staff will assist customers during operation hours mainly through phone and online communication methods.
• Phone: The primary EPIC phone number (509-359-4014) will be forwarded to staff, though there may be some delays in response to calls and voicemails due to reduced staffing levels. You can reach us at this number Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
• Emails: The primary EPIC email address (epicadvent@ewu.edu) will be checked regularly, though there may be delays in responding to messages due to reduced staffing levels.
• Virtual Recreation: EPIC Adventures will continue to support EWU's active community through virtual programs using the Active At Home website. This will be your resource to see what trails are open near you. You can also find inspiration for new adventures on this site by connecting with a virtual community of adventures.

Outdoor Equipment Rental Services

• Available Equipment: Equipment will be staged without sizing, and will be issued to customers through curbside retail methods will be offered. HERE is a list of the available equipment.
• Reservation Process: It is encouraged to rent equipment over the phone as our customer service desk will not always be open. A credit card number must be provided at the time of the reservation in order to confirm the order.
• Pickup Process: Equipment must be picked up and returned during normal hours of operation. Staff and customers must maintain strict social distancing throughout the pickup/return process.

Adventure Trips Services

• We have day and evening trips with limited sized groups. We are currently meeting students at the trip site, as we are not able to provide transportation at this stage. Masks are asked to be worn when within 10 feet of other participants unless you are living together. You will be provided with a mask, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Check out our trips page for the schedule. Trips are also posted on shopeaglrec.ewu and Eagle Sync.