Outdoor Adventures

Are you ready for adventure?

Student on backpacking trip
 Picture of girl smiling while wearing a hiking backpack.

West Georgia Outdoors (WGO) offers various outdoor offerings throughout each semester that provide students, faculty and staff with outdoor recreational experiences that focus on adventure, challenge and growth. 

Try a different kind of workout and climb to new heights at our Climbing Wall as well as a variety of climbing clinics and challenges.

Join other UWG members on adventure trips all over Georgia where gear, instruction, and activity are all included in the price.

Want to go on your own adventure but need help planning the logistics of the trip? We got you covered with our do-it-yourself trip PDF outlines.

Rent all the gear you need to make your own adventures successful through our WGO Rental Center.

Learn practical skills and best practices for when you go on your own outdoor excursions with our outdoor workshops.

Experience a taste of what the outdoors offer with our variety of WGO special events throughout the semester.

Specific questions or requests can be emailed to urec@westga.edu. 

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Climbing Wall

West Georgia Outdoors' (WGO) Climbing Wall offers UWG students, faculty, staff an alternative way to exercise and socialize for FREE. Located in the Campus Center, the Climbing Wall measures 48 feet tall and can be used by climbers of all skill levels (no experience necessary). We provide climbing shoes and all equipment necessary

Hours of Operations

  • Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday, CLOSED

More details can be found on the Climbing Wall page. Email urec@westga.edu for questions.

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Outdoor Adventure Trips

  • Lake Day

August 16 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. | John Tanner Park | Transportation provided by UWG shuttles (meet at bus stop across from UWG Outfitters/TLC - runs every 30 minutes)

Deadline to Register: August 22 | Trip: September 6 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Atlanta, GA (Transportation provided)

Deadline to Register: September 5 | Trip: September 20 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Benton, TN 

  Deadline to Register: September 19 | Trip: October 4 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Leesburg, Alabama

Deadline to Register: October 31 | November 8 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Whitesburg, GA

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West Georgia Outdoors Workshops/Special Events

  • Rock the Rec

August 13 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Campus Center

Deadline to Register: August 22 | Competition: August 28 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Rock Climbing Wall | 

  • Women Climb Wednesday

September 3, October 1, November 5 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Climbing Wall

  • Climbing Wall Speedway (part of homecoming 2025)

Tuesday, October 21 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Climbing Wall

  • Late Night Climb

November 7 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Climbing Wall

  • S'mores Hangout 

December 3 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Campus Center Patio

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Rental Center

For excursions big and small, West Georgia Outdoors offers equipment at low cost for UWG students, faculty, and staff. Our staff can also assist you in the planning and logistics of your very own adventures. The WGO Rental Center is located on the second floor of the Campus Center across the hallway from the back courts.

Rentals

  • Monday - Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Access as needed through Welcome Desk (1:00-9:00 p.m.)

More details and itemized prices can be found at the WGO Rentals page.