{"id":68,"date":"2026-05-29T11:08:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:29:21","slug":"outdoor-pursuits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/outdoor-pursuits\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Pursuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Outdoor Pursuits at UT<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n

Outdoor Pursuits<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Adventure outside with trips, clinics, and events offered by RecSports. Outdoor Pursuits are designed for all experience levels. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoor Pursuits Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With world-class climbing, paddling, and hiking nearby, there\u2019s no better place to get outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ways to Explore the Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Adventure Trips and Clinics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adventure Trips and Clinics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly Clinics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom Adventure Trips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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VolWall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoor Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Center<\/a> provides gear rentals, bike rentals and repairs, and resources to help you plan your own trips and spend more time outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment Rentals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bike Shop<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Offerings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Courses like Wilderness First Aid, SOLE, and Ignite Outdoors focus on building practical skills and confidence in outdoor settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilderness First Aid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Outdoor Leadership Experience- SOLE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignite Outdoors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View Outdoor Pursuits opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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