Welcome to Rice Outdoor Programs and Education (ROPE), your source for outdoor adventures at Rice University! ROPE provides you the opportunity to explore the outdoors through trips and classes and equipment rentals to support your personal outdoor pursuits. Visit our office for more information about our services and take advantage of our resources to plan your next outing. Adventure awaits you outdoors!
ROPE Rentals offer a diverse line of equipment for a variety of recreational activities including camping, backpacking, surfing, kayaking, and canoeing. We have knowledgeable staff on hand as well as other resources including guidebooks and maps that can help you plan your next adventure. Rental service is only available to recreation center members.
Adventure Trips and Registration
Whether you are new to the area or have lived in Texas your entire life, let ROPE lead your next outdoor adventure. ROPE offers a variety of trips each semester that are designed for participants of all experience levels. All registrations include transportation, meals on trail, equipment rentals, and guided facilitation from our Outdoor Trip Leaders. Trips are open to all university students, faculty, and staff. Come adventure with us!
Looking for something to jazz up your Friday evenings? ROPE organizes Friday night indoor climbing trips to Climb Capuchin! Bouldering and top-rope climbing are available, and all skill levels are welcome and accommodated.
Join ROPE for course or certifcations across various outdoor skills including: wilderness first aid, Leave No Trace environmental ethics, rock climbing, basic camping skills, backcountry cooking, and more.
Join our SMOAR's community in office or out in the field a ROPE Trip Leader!
ROPE regularly hosts a gear sale to rehome many retiring items, but you can get early access some items here!
ROPE is the best program at the Rice Recreation Center. ROPE is the best program at the Rice Recreation Center.