Additional Trip Info

Trips are only available to Boise State University students.

A refund will only be granted under the following circumstances:

1. Participant cancels their enrollment at least four weeks before the trip for overnight and extended trips or two weeks for day trips.
2. The trip is cancelled by the Outdoor Program do to inclement weather, unforeseeable circumstances, or insufficient registrations.

The only exception to this policy is if our office is presented with an authorized absence from the Dean of Students office or a note from a doctor.

All trip participants are required to attend all scheduled pre-trip meetings. Participants who do not attend the pre-trip meeting for the trip they are registered for will forfeit their spot on the trip and will not be eligible for a refund. Pre-trip meetings are an essential part of the trip to start building the group experience and connection.

Information about the pre-trip time and location (or Zoom link) will be sent by trip leaders in the welcome email.

Boise State University cannot be held responsible for any injury, property loss or damaged equipment while participating in an Outdoor Program activity.
Participants are individually responsible for their personal medical expenses. For your personal protection, sickness and accident insurance is recommended.

All participants will be required to complete a Health & Waiver Form 1 week prior to the trip.

Trip Leaders are medically trained to respond to emergencies in the wilderness. They will carry first aid kits at all times. Be sure and bring any prescription medications you need.  Please address current health issues to a Trip Leader so they are aware of any particular needs or special requirements that may be needed to accommodate.

All trips require varying degrees of physical fitness. Please take the trip rating seriously. We are not qualified to evaluate your fitness level so you must evaluate your fitness level as appropriate for any given trip. If you are unsure of your physical condition, you should consult with a physician before the trip.

University policy does not allow during the trip the use of alcohol, illegal substances and/or smoking (or use of tobacco products). It is prohibited to carry firearms during trips.

Any participant found breaking this policy will be removed from the trip at the participant’s expense.  Individuals using alcohol or illegal substances will be subject to action by law enforcement or University Student Conduct Officer.

Boise State University is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment that is free from Discrimination, Harassment, and violence in which all Members of the University Community are treated with dignity and respect. The University strives to create an environment that supports, encourages and rewards career and educational advancement on the basis of ability and performance.

Accordingly, Boise State prohibits Discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy. The University also prohibits Sexual Harassment, including but not limited to, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic/Dating Violence, and Stalking.

The University will promptly and fairly investigate allegations of Discrimination or Sexual Harassment in accordance with this policy.