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EPIC Adventures

Eastern Washington University's Outdoor Program

About EPIC

EPIC Adventures provides guided outdoor trips, trainings, events, and outdoor gear rentals to the EWU community. Our programs and services are designed to fit your budget and schedule! Focused on introducing EWU students to new activities, EPIC Adventures has programs designed for students of all skill levels. EPIC Adventures puts value into fostering an inclusive community where students can develop confidence, useful skills, and lasting relationships.

Community Building
Beginner Friendly
Affordable
Outdoor Trips
Rental Equipment
Training & Employment

Covid-19 Operations

Safe Start Washington Phase 2 Services (Current)
Safe Start Washington

EPIC Adventures will continue to monitor Governor Inslee's Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan and align our policies and procedures with the updated guidelines for Outdoor Recreation businesses. Eastern Washington University may implement additional restrictions as necessary to protect students, staff, faculty, as well as the extended EWU community. Please review EPIC's modified operational levels for each phase using the tabs on this page. If you have any questions, you can e-mail us at epicadvent@ewu.edu, or call us at (509) 359-4014.

We appreciate your patience with this situation, and hope that you are all able to stay active, spend some time in the fresh air, and maintain your health!

If you have any questions about COVID-19 or how EWU will be functioning during this time, please visit the following link for information:

EWU COVID-19 HOMEPAGE

Phase 2 Services (Current)
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.

Campus Rec Spring 2021 Catalog

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Contact Us

Phone 509.359.4014
Email epicadvent@ewu.edu
Address 150 University Recreation Center (URC), Cheney, WA 99004

Winter Hours (Curbside PickUp Only)
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat Closed
Sun 5pm-8pm for rental drop-off only

All reservations and payments must be made over the phone prior to pick-up.

Please visit EWU's COVID-19 Updates Page for information on university building closures.

"EPIC is a really good way to get outside, have some fun, and it’s really affordable. EPIC helps me relax in the middle of the quarter. You get to meet good people on the trips and learn new things. I had never rock climbed outside or went whitewater rafting before EPIC!" -Bradley, EWU student

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