Ski Trip: Spring Break 2012

The time is drawing near to decide if you want to go to the premier ski resort of the southeast: Snowshoe, WV. Our plan is to leave Saturday, March 10, ski on the 11th, 12th, 13th, then return to Tuscaloosa on the 14th. This  still allows you 4 more days of spring break to go to the beach or do whatever else you might want.

Our accommodations include an luxurious 4 bedroom lodge just minutes from the slopes. Your lodging, rental gear, and lift tickets are all included the price: only $650 for students.

Even though this is a UA sponsored trip, you will have the freedom to explore the slopes on your own  - want to bump up the difficulty? Go right ahead and go down those black diamonds! You will also be able to explore the resort and town as you wish.

Contact Lance Haynie for more information OR go the UA Outdoor Recreation trip page.

Spring 2012 Trips and Events

Check out all of our Spring 2012 trips and events:

Feb 4: T-Town Pull Down Climbing Comp; $30 registration fee
Feb 24-26: Sipsey Wilderness Backpacking; $40/$50
March 10-14: Spring Break Ski trip to Snowshoe, WV; $650/$750
April 6-8: Kayaking the Nantahala River, NC; $100/$125 *kayak sessions required for this trip
April 20: Gear Swap at UA Outdoor Recreation offices
April 21: Caving at Tumbling Rock; $30/$40
May 14-22: Wilderness First Responder (WFR); $500

*member/non-member prices

Contact us for more information 205-348-4701 outdoor.recreation@ua.edu

Tuscaloosa Bicycle Commuter Maps

Thanks to partnerships between I Bike Tuscaloosa, UA Outdoor Recreation, the Druid City Bicycle Club, VeloCity Pro Cycle, The Alabama Art Kitchen and others, this map is made available for free. Please use the second picture to educate yourself on bicycle laws in Alabama. 

Alabama Mountain Bike Series

Hooverball!

Check out hooverball!

Come check out our new Cannondale road bikes at the rental center!

AlaBeta mapping project

Check out our outdoor recreation mapping project: AlaBeta

We offer Google Maps with pinpoint location for the nearest rock climbing, backpacking/camping, whitewater paddling, lakes, and cycling opportunities. Scout your next adventure from the comfort of your home, apartment, or dorm room.

Gear Swap 2011

It is that time of year again. Time for our annual spring Gear Swap. This year we are selling road bikes, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, cooksets, sleeping pads, headlamps, dry bags, and more!! Remember, you can bring your own gear to sell as well.

Upcoming Trips

Check out these great outings we have on the horizon:


Spring Break Rock Climbing: Indian Creek, Utah March 12 - 20


















Bouldering: Rocktown, Georgia April 8 - 10












Whitewater Paddling: Nantahala River, North Carolina April 8 - 10

Paddling: Hurricane Creek April 20

Gear Swap at the UA Outdoor Recreation offices:April 29

Get all the gear you need at Alabama Outdoors!

You can also visit our website for more information on our Bike Shop, Gear Rental, and Climbing Wall.

T-Town Pull Down Conclusion

The 2011 T-Town Pull Down was filled with energy, lots of climbing, and great prizes and raffles that helped to raise money for a great cause. Again, the comp maxed out and even went over a little bit on capacity along with great vendors in attendance like Alabama Outdoors and the Southeastern Climber's Coalition. The competition was also a success due to great sponsors like Mountain Khakis, Sherpa Adventure Gear, Voodoo Climbing, Rock and Ice, and Lowe Alpine.

The raffle drawing also helped to raise over $400 for the Southeastern Climber's Coalition to purchase land in Steele, AL and Deep Creek, TN - both are local climbing areas that are very special the local climbing community.

Results:

Beginner Men:

1. Tyler Upchurch
2. Andrew Brownlow
3. Cameron Butler

Intermediate Men:

1. Ty Dilbeck Jr.
2. Graham Montgomery
3. Isacc Levin

Advanced Men:

1. Garrett DeBruin
2. Shawn Haynes
3. Kaleb Estes

Open Men:

1. Brooks Walker
2. Camden Clemets
3. Michael LaCour

Beginner Women:

1. Anna Basso
2. Khris Kirk
3. Alison Croop

Intermediate Women:

1. Tatiana Mejia
2. Alli Anderson
3. Susan DeBruin

Advanced Women:

1. Natalie Hawley
2. Katie Whitcomb
3. Emily Korth