Outdoor Pursuits at UT
Outdoor Pursuits
Adventure outside with trips, clinics, and events offered by RecSports. Outdoor Pursuits are designed for all experience levels.
Outdoor Pursuits Overview
The University of Tennessee Outdoor Pursuits (UTOP) is your hub for outdoor adventure at UT. We connect students, faculty, and staff to trips, gear, skills, and community from Knoxville and East Tennessee to across the country.
With world-class climbing, paddling, and hiking nearby, there’s no better place to get outside.
Ways to Explore the Outdoors
Adventure Trips and Clinics
Trips and clinics are designed to get you outside, whether you have a few hours available or can participate in a full week-long trip. Each program focuses on building skills while experiencing the landscape.
VolWall
The Vol Wall offers 6,000 square feet of bouldering and rope climbing. Equipment is included, and routes are regularly updated to keep the experience fresh.
Outdoor Center
The Outdoor Center provides gear rentals, bike rentals and repairs, and resources to help you plan your own trips and spend more time outside.
More Offerings
Courses like Wilderness First Aid, SOLE, and Ignite Outdoors focus on building practical skills and confidence in outdoor settings.
Employment
Looking for a flexible part-time job while enrolled in classes? The UTOP program provides opportunities for students to create opportunities to lead, teach, and support others in getting outside.