Are you ready for adventure?

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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

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

Spring 2024 Hours of Operations

  • Monday - Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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

Outdoor Adventure

Cumberland Caverns Camping (Full)

Event Information

  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 6
  • Date: Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 10 
  • Time: All Day
  • Location: McMinnville, Tennessee 
  • Cost: $50 nonrefundable registration fee

 

Walls of Jericho Hike and Camping Trip 

Event Information

  • Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 23
  • Date: Friday, March 29 - Saturday, March 30 
  • Time: All Day
  • Location: Estillfork, Alabama
  • Cost: Free to all Students, Faculty, and Staff

Register for Walls of Jericho Hike and Camping Trip

 

Throwback Field Day 

Event Information

  • Date: Thursday, April 4
  • Time: 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: UWG Campus: Love Valley
  • Cost: Free to all Students, Faculty, and Staff

 

Sand Rock Climbing Trip 

Event Information

  • Registration Deadline: Monday, April 1
  • Date: Friday, April 12 - Saturday, April 13 
  • Time: All Day
  • Location: Leesburg, Alabama 
  • Cost: Free to all Students, Faculty, and Staff

Register for Sand Rock Climbing Trip

 

Horseback Riding and Hiking Trip 

Event Information

  • Registration Deadline: TBD
  • Date: Thursday, April 18 
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: TBD 
  • Cost: Free to all Students, Faculty, and Staff

Registration coming soon

 

Lake Day

Event Information

  • Date: Saturday, April 27
  • Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: John Tanner State Park
  • Cost: Free to all Students, Faculty, and Staff

Do-It-Yourself Trips

Our WGO staff have created a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) outdoor trip PDFs that outline everything you need to know to go on your own adventure.

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.

West Georgia Outdoors now has a pop-up shop at the UWG Bookstore where you can get all of your outdoor gear needs.

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