NIU Outdoor Adventures Spring 2018 Adventure Guide

EVENTS
WEEKLY CRATE CLIMBS
1/17-3/7, 5-6 p.m.
This challenging activity involves stacking and
scaling crates as high as you can. It is harder
than it looks, but you will catch on quick!
JAN/FEB
GO.NIU.EDU/OUTDOORS
S’MORES OPEN HOUSE AT THE
ADVENTURE CENTER
Wednesday, 1/24, 3-6 p.m.
Stop by enjoy a fresh s’more on a campfire,
take a tour and find out more about outdoor
opportunities. Winter Wonderland 2016
STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
YOGA CLINIC AT ANDERSON
POOL
Sunday, 2/4
Come experience standup paddleboarding and
practice yoga on the board in the pool. SUP is
a growing activity that can be challenging but
tons of fun!
KAYAK CLINIC AT ANDERSON
POOL
Friday, 2/9
This workshop introduces you to basic
kayaking skills; beginners and first-timers are
welcome to participate.
WINTER WONDERLAND
Wednesday, 2/14, 5-8 p.m
Enjoy a fun evening out ice skating with your
friends, or skip the gym and step into cross country
skis for a good old-fashioned wintery workout.
BEGINNER SNOWBOARD AT
LAKE CARROLL
Saturday, 2/17
Learn to snowboard at this perfect beginner hill.
Snowboarding is an achievable goal for you!
CROSS COUNTRY SKI
Sunday, 2/18, Lowden State Park
If you have cross-country skied before
or just interested in trying a great winter
activity, this day trip is for you.
DAY SKI OR SNOWBOARD
Sunday, 2/25, Chestnut Mountain
A day of shredding on the area’s finest
corduroy slopes with your fellow Huskies.
MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE
Wednesday, 2/28, Afton Forest Preserve
Take a nighttime snowshoe, and meet
new people with similar interests for the
outdoors.