08/19/2021
As a way to kick off the fall semester with something fun for everyone, we are running the NGOP Photo Contest starting next week! This contest will involve photo submissions from August 24th through September 26th. There are a variety of six different submission categories, from natural scenery to personal pets! The top ten photos from each category will be posted to our Instagram page and from there our followers will vote on the winners. Winners will receive a variety of prizes that include camping gear, outdoor backpacking meals, stickers, T-shirts, socks, stickers, and more! See our Photo Contest highlights for more details and email us at [email protected] with any questions you might have!
**Participation is limited to students currently enrolled in fall classes
08/18/2021
Fall semester is here! Check out what Outdoor Pursuits is offering this semester and follow the link in our bio to sign up. All events that require registrtation will open on UNG Connect starting August 24th!
Check our stories in the upcoming days to see what's new at OP.
08/12/2021
Day one of the Emerging Leader's Summit may be done, but you can still join the fun today and Friday! Many of today's speakers will discuss topic revolving around climate change.
Check out what is being offered here: https://appalachiantrail.org/our-work/conservation/education-and-outreach/emerging-leaders-summit/ !
07/16/2021
Swinging into the weekend like... The Pine Valley ropes course is a great (and FUN) way to for your group to work together! Visit the link in our bio for more info π§ββοΈπ²
07/04/2021
Happy Independence Day! πΊπΈ
06/22/2021
What's new at the wall this fall??? Lead climbing!
Wall staff have been working diligently to bring this more technical based climbing to our wall-family. Get ready to send it this fall! π§ββοΈπͺ
06/15/2021
Today is Nature Photography Day! Get outside and caputre some memories! πΏπ²
06/05/2021
Today is National Trail Day! Celebrate by volunteering with a trail maintenance group, researching trail access issues, or by just getting out and exploring what your local trail systems have to offer!π
05/26/2021
What is your go to camping meal?? π¨βπ³π³
05/24/2021
Need assistance planning your next summer getaway?βΊπ¦ Let us help!
Whether you need equipment rentals, maps, or locations, Outdoor Pursuits' Staff is available to help you get outdoors this summer! π
Stop by the Equipment Rental Shop at the Rec Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays (10a-12p) or call (706) 867-2549 to get started.
04/27/2021
Along with Equipment Rental closing briefly after the semester ends, the Climbing Wall will be closing as well to give our staff the necessary time to deep clean the wall and prepare for the months to come. π With that being said, be sure to make your reservations to climb while you still can! The final day to reserve a time and climb at the wall will be this Friday, April 30th. You can reserve a time slot by following the 'Climbing Wall Reservations' link in our bio. If you have any questions feel free to message us or email us at [email protected] π
04/22/2021
Happy Earth Day 2021 from everyone over at Outdoor Pursuits! We hope you have a chance to get outside today and enjoy some time well spent with Mother Nature. Be sure to share your Earth Day adventures and tag us so we can share them as well! πβ£οΈ