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Outdoor Trips

Our selection of outdoor adventures 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.

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If you have questions or concerns regarding the minimum abilities required to participate in EPIC programs, please visit the following page:

Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)

Day Trips Evening Trips Overnight Trips Discounted Lift Tickets Discounted Discover Pass
Day Trips

You will have the option of receiving transportation to location with EPIC Adventures or transporting yourself.

Trip time will be determined based on weather patterns and the schedule of the group. Expect to hear more details from the trip leader the week of your trip.

 

Rock Climbing at Minnehaha | $15

April 10, May 22

Included: Gear, Guides, Lunch, Transportation

Come out to a local climbing area with us to rock climb this sping! Try rock climbing for the first time, or join us if you have tried before. Routes will be chosen based on the climbing ability of the group.

 

Mountain Biking at Riverside State Park | $10

April 24

Included: Guides, Gear, Lunch, Parking Pass, Transportation if needed

Bring your bike or rent one from us to take part in these fun trips. If you have wanted to try out mountain biking, these trips will give you a great introduction and you will have the chance to explore some local trails.

 

Inflatable Kayaking at Clear Lake | $10

May 29, June 5

Included: Guides, Gear, Lunch, Transportation, Parking Pass

These trips are intended to bring you a relaxing day of kayaking on one of our local lakes. No kayaking experience is needed to join in on the fun.

Evening Trips

You will have the option of receiving transportation to location with EPIC Adventures or transporting yourself.

We will meet and leave at a time that works best for the group and is based on the time of sunset. Expect more communication from the trip leader during the week of your trip.

 

Sunset Hiking | $5

Every Friday in April

Included: Guides, Gear, Transportation

On these eving trips, we will visit different local trails each week depending on conditions and weather. These trips are a great way to get outside for a short amount of time and experience the beauty that the Spokane area has to offer.

 

Full Moon Hike | $5

April 26

Included: Guides, Gear, Parking Pass, Transportation

Join us for an evening hike under the moon on a local hiking trail. The trail will be determined by weather and conditions.

 

Sunset Stand Up Paddleboarding | $5

Every Friday in May & June 4

Included: Guides, Gear, Transportation

Visit a local lake with us to watch the sunset while you paddleboard. These are short trips meant to get you outside for a quick and fun adventure.

 

Full Moon Stand Up Paddleboarding | $5

May 26

Included: Guides, Gear, Parking Pass, Transportation

Join us this spring to paddleboard under the light of the moon. Location will be dependant on weather but we will be visiting a local lake.

Overnight Trips

You will have the option of receiving transportation to location with EPIC Adventures or transporting yourself.

 

Rock Climb, Hike, & Camp at Banks Lake | $45

May 8-9

Included: Gear, Guides, Transportation, Meals

Banks Lake boasts great views and typically amazing Central Washington weather! Join us to try these activities for the first time or as an experienced climber wanting to get out an explore a new area.

 

Paddle Board, Hike & Camp at Sullivan Lake | $35

May 15-16

Included: Gear, Guides, Transportation, Meals

Join us in Northern WA to experience paddleboarding on this crystal clear lake and hiking in a beautiful area. We are excited to get back outside with our students on overnight trips!

Discounted Lift Tickets

Tickets are available to purchase for all EWU students! Once you purchase your ticket, EPIC will send a digital copy of your lift ticket to your e-mail to be used at the mountain. Tickets will be subject to mountain availability and will be first come first served. We only have limited tickets available each day so do not wait if you are wanting one!

Silver Mountain Bike Park Lift Tickets | $20

May 29, 30, 31, June 5, 6

Tickets will become avilable once Silver Mountain opens tickets for purchase through their website.

Discounted Discover Pass

Purchase a discover pass through EPIC for a discounted price. Offer is for EWU Students only. Once purchased through Shopeaglerec, we will purchase and e-mail you your temporary pass. You can download and print your temporary pass for immediate use. This will be valid for 15 days after purchase, and a permanent pass will be mailed to you. Your annual Discover Pass will be sent to you via USPS First Class Mail within 7 to 14 business days by WA State Parks. The pass will be transferable between two vehicles and expires one year from the date of purchase.

Annual Discover Pass | $18

Before the COVID-19 restrictions, our trips spanned across the PNW and into Canada. We are so excited to be able to offer these trips to our students at some point again. For now, take a look at the map below to see some of the paces we have visited in the past.

Red - Fall Quarter | Blue - Winter Quarter | Green - Spring Quarter | Purple - Multiple Quarters

Refund/Transfer Policy Expand
  1. No request for refunds will be accepted.
  2. 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%.
  3. 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.
  4. Trip registrations are transferable.
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