Our Mission
CSUSB Adventure's mission is to provide the community with a diverse range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. We incorporate "Leave No Trace" and cultural/historical knowledge about the areas we visit. Participants will learn how to recreate safely in the great outdoors, develop an appreciation and understanding of our natural surroundings, experience personal growth and leadership development, learn teamwork and healthy communication skills, form new relationships and of course... have fun!
What We Do
CSUSB Adventure offers something for everyone! Day hikes into the local mountains, overnight camping trips to a local beach, state, and national parks, backpacking in remote wilderness locations, surfing in California's popular beaches, snowboarding at local mountain resorts, kayaking in the bay, ocean, and the river, group outings, team building and education programs.
No experience is required to participant. Adventure will provide transportation, food and all the gear you will need for your outing.
Who Can Register And How To Do It
Registration for trips and programs takes place ONLINE (click on link in calendar event) or in person at the CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center membership desk during regular operating hours. Full payment (cash, check, Visa or MasterCard) is due at time of reservation. For more information give us a call at 537-2267.
SRWC members are able to register for trips online or in person at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the San Bernardino Campus.
Current Non-fee paying faculty, staff, retired/emeritus faculty/staff, continuing students, visiting faculty, and CSUSB Alumni Association Members can register for trips in person at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the San Bernardino Campus at the Non-fee paying faculty, staff, retired/emeritus faculty/staff, continuing students, visiting faculty, and CSUSB Alumni Association Member rate..
Affiliates are individuals 18 years of age or older who live at the same address as Student Recreation & Wellness Center member, are eligible to register for trips at the Affiliate rate. Registration takes place in person with the CSUSB student or SRWC member at the CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Proof of co-residency required (government IDs, utility bills).
SRWC members, current Non-fee paying faculty, staff, retired/emeritus faculty/staff, continuing students, visiting faculty, and CSUSB Alumni Association Members can sponsor up to 2 guest to join them on a trip. Sponsored Guest must be 18 years of age or older and register in person at the CSUSB Student Recreation & Wellness Center with their sponsor an pay the Sponsored Guest rate.
How to Register a Guest
- The guest must be 18 years or older and the sponsor must attend the trip with the guest.
- Guest needs to create an account on the Rec Shop portal. Click on “Sign Up” after “Don’t have an account”
- Once guest has created an account they should email adventure@csusb.edu. Include the trip they want to register and the name of their sponsor.
- Once the guest account is made eligible adventure@csusb.edu will notify the guest by email.
Activity Levels
1 - EASY GOING
Designed to focus on the experience and not the journey. These trips will have a shorter duration of time for any physical activity, they will be lower in mileage. You do not need any previous experience to thoroughly enjoy yourself on these trips.
Biking: Average miles per day – less than 5
Walking/hiking: Average miles per day – less than 4
Activity duration: Average hours per day - less than 4
Elevation change: Total feet – less than 500
Climbing grade: Yosemite decimal system – up to 5.7
Whitewater class: Rapid class 1-5 – class 2
2 – ACTIVE
Designed for the novice adventurer looking to learn more about the outdoors. These trips will ease you out of your comfort zone, and teach you some of the basic essentials of what to do and how to do it in order to have fun in the wilderness. No experience is needed to sign up for these trips, but a basic level of fitness will help to make these trips more enjoyable.
Biking: Average miles per day – 5-14
Walking/Hiking: Average miles per day – 4-6 (pack with 5-10 lbs.)
Activity duration: Average hours per day – 4-7
Elevation Change: Total feet – 500 - 999
Climbing grade: Yosemite decimal system – up to 5.9
Whitewater class: Rapid class 1-5 – class 3
3 – ADVENTUROUS
Designed for the seasoned explorer as well as the daring novice. Participants on these trips will experience advanced challenges for beginners. You may experience longer hours, higher mileage, greater elevations or rigorous challenges. There is also potential for higher levels of exertion on these trips.
Biking: Average miles per day – 15-30
Walking/hiking: Average miles per day – 7-10 (pack with less than 40 lbs.)
Activity duration: Average hours per day - 8-10
Elevation change: Total feet – 1000 – 1999 (and/or above 8,000ft)
Climbing grade: Yosemite decimal system – up to 5.10
Whitewater class: Rapid class 1-5 – class 4
4 – EPIC
Designed for the veteran outdoors person. On these trips you can expect longer days, more miles, greater challenges, and higher levels of exertion. As with all aspects of CSUSB Adventures trip we invite novices on any of our trips. In order to promote safety for all participants and staff, a high level of fitness is encouraged.
Biking: Average miles per day – more than 30
Walking/hiking: Average miles per day – more than 10 (pack with 40+ lbs.)
Activity duration: Average hours per day – more than 10
Elevation change: Total feet – more than 2000 (and/or above 10,000ft)
Climbing grade: Yosemite decimal system – more than 5.10
Whitewater class: Rapid class 1-5 – class 5
Food Information
Adventure tries hard to prepare meals that are nutritious, delicious and sustainable. Many of our menus consists largely of vegetarian meals. In addition, when travelling by vehicle to and from our destinations, we like to stop at locally-family owned restaurants and eateries so as to support local economies and families.
Risk / Hazards / Safety
CSUSB Adventure trips and program may occur in remote areas. Communication and transportation can be difficult. Equipment may fail or malfunction. Some environmental safety things to look out for are over rugged unpredictable off-trail terrain, boulder fields, falling or rolling rocks, snow and ice, steep slopes, river crossings, dangerous animals and more. Weather may change to extreme conditions without notice. Many possible injuries and illnesses may occur on a trip, including hypothermia, frostbite, high altitude sickness, sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration, and other mild or serious conditions.
Everyone on this trip must make a conscious effort at all times to be safe. You must always stick with the group, or let someone know where you are going. One person’s disregard for safety will result in hardship for the whole group. If we do have an accident or injury that requires medical attention beyond the abilities of our leaders’ experience, the trip is immediately over without refund. Our leaders are certified in CPR and First Aid.
CSUSB Adventure, its volunteers and employees assume no liability for any damages arising from outings. All participants will be required to sign in a waiver and release. Please note that our trips are alcohol, smoking, tobacco, and illegal substance free. Weather, water levels, trail conditions, roads closures, and fires can change any trip with little warning. We appreciate the patience, understanding and flexibility of all parties involved in our outings. If changes need to be made we will update our information in a timely manner and will always notify registered participants as soon as possible.
CSUSB Adventure is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen gear. All CSUSB Adventure trips and programs are alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substance free.
Cancellation
Trips/Programs taking place after August 1, 2022
To cancel your participation, you must do so in person at the CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center or submit an online Cancellation/Refund Request form. Transferring programs is not allowed.
Cancellations
- More than 14 days before the program start time will receive a full credit or a refund minus a $10 processing fee.
- 14 days – 7 days before the program start time will receive a refund or credit less a 25% cancellation fee, minimum $10.
- Fewer than 7 days before the program start time of the trip will not receive a refund or credit.
Cancellations made by CSUSB Adventure will receive a full refund or credit. Credit may take 72 hours to post to account. Credits must be redeemed in person at the SRWC. Some programs have special cancellation terms. All refunds will be by check and will be mailed. Refunds take up to 6 weeks to process.
General Policies
All CSUSB Adventure trips are pet, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substance free.
