ROPE offers a variety of trips each semester that are designed for all experience levels. ROPE trips are available to all students, staff, and faculty of Rice University, as well as members of the Recreation Center. All trip registrations include transportation, meals on the trail, outdoor equipment, and facilitation from our Adventure Trip Leaders. Please review trip itineraries before registration for additional information regarding activity level, trip meetings, and personal equipment necessary for participation.
Fall trip registrations open September 2, 2024.
Winter and Spring Break Trips open October 1, 2024.
Registration links close when trips are full, or the registration deadline has passed.
| DATE | TRIP | LOCATION | PRICE | ITINERARY and Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21 | Beach Trip | Surfside Beach, TX | $25 | Register |
| September 22 | Beach Trip | Surfside Beach, TX | $25 | Register |
| September 28 | Day Kayaking | San Bernard NWF, TX | $35 | Register |
| September 29 | Day Paddleboarding (SUP) | Lake Houston, TX | $30 | Register |
| October 11-15 | Recess Kayak and Camp | Wright Patman Lake, TX | $225 | Cancelled |
| October 11-15 | First Year Experience Recess Backpacking | Ouachita NRT/Kiamichi Wilderness | $225 | Register |
| October 11-15 | Undergraduate Recess Backpacking | Ouachita NRT/Kiamichi Wilderness | $225 | Register |
| October 20 | Day Hiking | Huntsville, TX | $25 | Register |
| October 26-27 | Camp & Kayak | Angelina River WMA, TX | $65 | Register |
| November 9-10 | Intro Backpacking A | Little Lake Creek Wilderness, TX | $55 | Register |
| November 9-10 | Intro Backpacking B | Little Lake Creek Wilderness, TX | $55 | Register |
| November 16-17 | Intro Backpacking | Lone Star Trail, TX | $55 | Cancelled |
| November 23-24 | Intro Backpacking | Lone Star Trail, TX | $55 | Cancelled |
| November 27 - December 1 | Thanksgiving Recess Trip | Charons Garden Wilderness, OK | $200 | Register |
| January 5-11 | Desert Camping | Big Bend National Park, TX | $325 | Register |
| February 01-02 | Wilderness First Aid | Rice Recreation Center | $225-250 | Register |
| March 15-21 | West Texas Road Trip | Guadalupe NP, Carlsbad NP, Franklin Moutains SP | $350 | Coming Soon |
| March 15-22 | Advanced Backpacking | Grand Canyon National Park | $500* | Coming Soon |
If you have additional questions, please email ropetripsmanager@gmail.com.
Adventure Trip Participation Policy
All pre-trip meetings, if included with the adventure, require mandatory attendance.
Pre-trip meetings are vital to the success of an adventure. It’s in these meetings that important information is shared, equipment is issued, questions are asked and answered, and participants can play an active role in the trip preparation process. Absence from a pre-trip meeting forfeits both spot on the trip and all registration fees.
Participants are responsible for reviewing trip itineraries and understanding eligibility requirements.
Some of our excursions are physically challenging and well away from front country care. To ensure the health and safety of ALL participants, it’s imperative that participants be objective and honest about fitness and experience levels. Registrations that include false or misleading information are subject to cancellation and forfeiture of fees.
Take time to disconnect.
ROPE trips offer students a chance to disengage from everyday habits by offering full immersion experiences. Phones may be used as cameras, but all connectivity must be turned off while on trail.
Just say no.
Alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and recreational drugs or products are strictly prohibited on all ROPE trips and experiences.
Cancellations, Refunds and Deposits, Oh My.
For single day adventures, refunds will be granted, less a $15 administrative fee, if made more than 10 days from the scheduled event. Multi-day adventures that include a non-refundable deposit will also be withheld. Registrants who cancel less than 10 days from the trip will not be eligible for a refund.
Trips may be cancelled for severe weather, road conditions, recreation area closures, instructor illness, or registration numbers. In the event ROPE should need to cancel a trip, we will schedule an alternative date, issue a full credit, or refund for registration fees.
Adventure Trip Participation Policy agreement is required before registering for a trip.
Adventure Trip Participation Policy
All pre-trip meetings, if included with the adventure, require mandatory attendance.
Pre-trip meetings are vital to the success of an adventure. It’s in these meetings that important information is shared, equipment is issued, questions are asked and answered, and participants can play an active role in the trip preparation process. Absence from a pre-trip meeting forfeits both spot on the trip and all registration fees.
Participants are responsible for reviewing trip itineraries and understanding eligibility requirements. Some of our excursions are physically challenging and well away from front country care. To ensure the health and safety of ALL participants, it’s imperative that participants be objective and honest about fitness and experience levels. Registrations that include false or misleading information are subject to cancellation and forfeiture of fees.
Take time to disconnect.
ROPE trips offer students a chance to disengage from everyday habits by offering full immersion experiences. Phones may be used as cameras, but all connectivity must be turned off while on trail.
Just say no.
Alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and recreational drugs or products are strictly prohibited on all ROPE trips and experiences.
Cancellations, Refunds and Deposits, Oh My.
For single day adventures, refunds will be granted, less a $15 administrative fee, if made more than 10 days from the scheduled event. Multi-day adventures that include a non-refundable deposit will also be withheld. Registrants who cancel less than 10 days from the trip will not be eligible for a refund.
Trips may be cancelled for severe weather, road conditions, recreation area closures, instructor illness, or registration numbers. In the event ROPE should need to cancel a trip, we will schedule an alternative date, issue a full credit, or refund for registration fees.
To agree to the terms of the Adventure Trip Participation Policy and proceed with the registration process, click the button below.