Outdoor Experiences
Adventure Leadership invites you to grow your comfort, confidence, certifications, and community through our outdoor experiences. We offer trips and adventures, outdoor education and safety training, certification programs, clinics, and even a night of adventure and environmental films. Whatever you are looking for, find yourself here!
Adventure doesn’t have to wait for a weekend. Microadventures are short, guided outdoor experiences designed to help University of Michigan students step away from their routines, connect with others, and discover new ways to explore the world around them. Whether you’re trying something new, slowing down in nature, building outdoor skills, or simply looking for a reason to get outside, Microadventures offer meaningful experiences that fit into your schedule. Join Adventure Leadership to cultivate community, boost your well-being, and rediscover that adventure can happen in less than a couple hours.
Find Your Starting Point
All Microadventures begin at the Adventure Leadership Outpost, located inside the Intramural Sports Building (IMSB).
When you arrive at IMSB, follow the signage toward the Michigan Recreation Offices. Signs to the left of the entryway will direct you downstairs to the Outpost. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so your group can get checked in and ready to head out together. Microadventures will depart within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to wait for late arrivals.
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How to join microadventures
Unlock a semester of adventure with the Microadventures Semester Pass. Your pass provides access to every Microadventure offered throughout the semester. Join as many sessions as you’d like, explore new activities, build community, and make getting outside a regular part of your routine — all with one registration. Visit the Michigan Recreation webstore to purchase your pass. Fall pass sales begin on August 14. All pass sales are final and non-refundable.
Once you’ve purchased a pass, you will receive an email confirmation. You can begin registering online and attending Microadventures immediately. Registration secures your spot in a class. If you know you can’t make it to an event, be sure to drop your registration so that someone else can attend. See the information below for how to access all events.
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Embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure with Adventure Leadership at the University of Michigan! Our expertly guided trips offer students the chance to explore the State of Michigan, build lifelong friendships, and develop essential leadership skills. Join us to push your boundaries, connect with nature, and create unforgettable experiences. Discover your next adventure and find your trip with Adventure Leadership today!
Questions: Call 734-764-9971 or email us at [email protected]
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Build skills, confidence, and community with Adventure Leadership’s education and training programs at the University of Michigan. From beginner-friendly introductions to outdoor recreation to advanced professional development for emerging leaders, these offerings are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow. Through hands-on workshops, multi-session series, certifications, and immersive experiences, you’ll learn practical outdoor skills, deepen your relationship with land and place, and develop the tools to recreate responsibly — and help others do the same. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your path as an outdoor educator, Adventure Leadership offers a supportive, experiential gateway into lifelong adventure and stewardship.
Hybrid Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for people taking half or full-day trips, and for those traveling with reliable cell phone coverage—where outside assistance is typically available within a few hours. WFA courses are an introduction to wilderness expedition medicine, focusing on general concepts, basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment. Learn more about what to expect and how to prepare.
Refunds are not available for those who do not successfully complete the course or to those that are unable to attend the in-person portion. Is the hybrid model is right for you? Learn more here.
Because WFAs scratch the surface of many topics, many WFA graduates return to take more advanced courses to go more in-depth and get more hands-on practice.
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses are designed specifically to meet the needs of wilderness guides, expedition leaders, and anyone traveling in the backcountry with friends or family. This is the industry standard for outdoor professionals and the course you want your friends to take before you travel with them. Using the Wilderness Medicine Training Center’s unique Hybrid Course, participants complete a course of study and tests online (Part 1) prior to the start of the practical on-site training (Part 2). Learn more about what to expect and how to prepare.
Refunds are not available for those who do not successfully complete the course or to those that are unable to attend the in-person portion. Is the hybrid model is right for you? Learn more here.
Winter & Spring 2027 Offerings to be announced soon.
Ignite your passion for adventure! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Michigan Theater, hosted by Adventure Leadership. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. This local showing is sponsored by Bivouac.
Date
Date & Time of Show: April 2027. More information coming soon!
Location
Michigan Theater @ 603 E Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Limited availability and price increase on Day-of-Show.
Outdoor Experience Program Policies
- Participants must be currently enrolled as a University of Michigan student or have graduated from the University of Michigan within the past two years. These requirements apply to all open enrollment programs.
- Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
- Payment of the total program fee is required at the time of registration.
- Total program cost includes a non-refundable registration fee.
- A partial refund may be provided if the participant has a documented medical emergency. Appropriate documentation can include a doctor’s note or hospital records.
- Adventure Leadership may remove a participant from scheduled activities for any reason. The University shall have no liability or responsibility to participants who are willingly or unwillingly removed from the program.
- The University of Michigan reserves the right to cancel any program at any time for any reason. Participants may receive a partial to full refund if the University cancels the program. The University shall have no liability for cancellation of a program.
Wilderness Medicine Registration & Refunds
- Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
- Program payment is due in full at registration.
- Completed registration requires a two part enrollment:
a. Through the Wilderness Medicine Training Center
b. Through the Adventure Leadership Webstore - Refunds are not available for those who do not successfully complete the wilderness medicine courses, testing, or those that are unable to attend the in-person class.
- Registration for all Wilderness Medicine programs will close at a minimum of seven calendar days before the first day of the in-person part of the program.
- The University of Michigan reserves the right to cancel any offering at any time for any reason. Participants may receive a partial or full refund if the University cancels the program. The University shall have no liability for cancellation.