 Outing Program
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The SOP offers a variety of weekday activities. Most are on the University's Domain
(13,000 acres) that offers a 20 mile Perimeter Trail, rock climbing, bouldering,
boating, caving, hiking, backpacking, many trails for mountain biking, and senic country
for cycling. 
Rock climbing and boulderingThe Domain offers students climbing opportunities on 15 miles of cliff lines. Most climbing sites are a short walk or bike ride from central campus. Climbs range from 35 to 80 feet in height and include vertical slabs and classic steep south overhangs. More than 50 established routes are dominantly top rope climbs, but several sport routes and trad routes also exist. Grades range from 5.4 to 5.12 d. The Climbing Club web page has many pictures of local climbing spots. Trips are offered beginners, all women's groups, intermediate, and advanced. 
Caving 
Mountain & Road biking
The campus has 15 miles of single-track and there are 25 miles of secondary trails, all on campus. Plus St. Andrews (right next door to us) has a 7 mile loop of single-track. That's a total of 47 miles of trails available to student cyclists. Additionally, quiet country roads extend from your dorm door for any distance. 
Boating Hiking & Backpacking |
