Auburn Outdoors is a community dedicated to people first, adventure always. We are excited about our journey – leaning into our student team, building out opportunities for members to learn and grow outside, and finding ways to connect to the outdoor resources that call Auburn home.
War Eagle Wilderness
Outdoor Adventure Trips For First Year Students
CANOE
CAHABA
Join us of an unforgettable weekend adventure including camping at Oak Mountain State Park, a campsite cookout, canoeing the Cahaba River, and a trip to the Montgomery Whitewater Center.
RAFT
OCOEE
Kick things off with a catered dinner, team activities like crate stacking or the pamper pole, and an evening of connecting with new friends. Get ready for an adventure-packed weekend rafting the Ocoee!
BACKPACK PINE MOUNTAIN TRAIL
Embark on a journey of discovery as we backpack Pine Mountain Trail! Start with a fun evening of team-building and a catered dinner before heading out for a scenic backpacking adventure at FDR State Park.
ZIPLINE
BANNING MILLS
Soar to new heights with War Eagle Wilderness: Zipline Banning Mills! Start your day with breakfast and team-building at Auburn Outdoors before heading to world’s longest canopy tour.
Bike Shop
Purchase replacement tubes, attend free workshops, and learn to maintain and fix your bike using our complete line of bicycle-specific tools— for free!
Auburn Outdoors' trained technicians help you repair your own bike and teach you how to do it yourself, along the way.
Mountain bikes, road bikes, and touring bikes are all available to rent. Let us help outfit your next outdoor adventure.
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
-JRR Tolkein
Climbing Wall
Stop by the climbing wall, located on the lower level of the Recreation and Wellness Center any time the wall is open.
After a quick orientation, members may climb using the auto belays, boulder at the cave and towers, and climb with a top rope skills-verified member belaying.
Use of the climbing wall is free to all members, and no experience is necessary.
Belay Videos
At Auburn's Climbing Wall we require a belay verification test-out prior to renting an ATC to belay. Your belay verification can be conducted anytime the Climbing Wall is open. We use the PBUS method exclusively to belay at the Wall. If you've had experience using the PBUS method, check-out these videos prior to visiting us for your belay verification.
New to climbing and not sure about this whole PBUS thing? Don't sweat it - we host Fundamentals of Climbing workshops regularly during the semester. During these workshops we'll teach you the knots, equipment, and technique required to help you feel prepared to belay at the Climbing Wall.
AO Belay Videos
Rental Center
Want to create your own adventure?
Not ready to invest in your own equipment?
High-quality outdoor recreation equipment is available for rent at an affordable price. Rent for the day, the weekend, or the entire week.
Camping
2, 4, and 5-Person Tents
$7-$10
Backpacks
$8
Backcountry Stoves
$3-$4
Sleeping Pads
$3
Hammocks
$4
Crazy Creek
$3
Watercraft
Kayaks
$8
SUPs
$8
Canoes
$8
Paddles
$3
Splash Jacket
$4
Float Bags
$1
Bikes
Mountain Bikes
$12
Gravel Bikes
$12
Road Bikes
$12
Breezer
$12
Helmet
$1
Lock
$2
Extras
Disc Golf
$3
Crash Pads
$13
Orvis Fly Rods
$8
Rock Climbing Shoes
$2
Dry Bag
$3
Pump
$1
Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Slackline HangoutMon, May 19Cater Lawn
Memorial Day SaleFri, May 23The Recreation and Wellness Center
- Juneteenth SaleWed, Jun 18The Recreation and Wellness Center
- Independence Day SaleThu, Jul 03The Recreation and Wellness Center
Ducky Day: Montgomery Whitewater Kayaking TripSat, Aug 02The Recreation and Wellness Center
Outdoor Resources
A Field Guide
to Auburn Outdoors
The Auburn Outdoors Team has curated many resources into a digital "field guide" to help you plan your next adventure. Utilize links, videos, and apps to locate climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/backpacking information for locations in close proximity to Auburn.
