Get outside with Puget Sound Outdoors!

Want to experience the outdoors, learn new skills, and meet new people? Look no further! PSO offers various types of trips throughout the year for you to get outside whether you want to explore nature local to Tacoma, play in the snow, or even travel to another state during spring break! Our trained leaders plan each trip and will teach you the basics of what you need to know.

Unless otherwise stated, our trips are designed to be introductory experiences. For some trips, we do recommend or require some prior experience. That information would be found in the trip description on the trips linked on this page.
 

 

Trip-related Information

Once a trip is open for registration, you may register at the Expeditionary in-person or over the phone during our open hours. Payment for the trip is required to hold your spot on the trip.

Trip registration includes transportation, equipment rentals, instruction from trained leaders, and any entrance, reservation, or camping fees. Meals are also included on overnight trips.

If a trip is filled and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, you can be added by the Expeditionary staff. If a spot becomes available, everyone on the waitlist will be contacted and the spot will fill on a first-come-first-served basis.

Pre-trip meetings are mandatory in order to participate in PSO trips. They typically occur within the week leading up to the trip, but you will be given specific meeting information upon registering for your trip. Your trip leaders will also e-mail you a meeting reminder.

During this meeting, you will meet your trip leaders and other people going on the trip. Trip leaders will review important logistics and safety information with you. You may also practice some skills related to the trip and get fitted for and check out any necessary equipment for your participation. All equipment is included as part of your registration so you will not pay any additional rental fees for the trip.

You will also fill out a medical information card and liability forms. Please come prepared with your medical insurance information.

If Puget Sound Outdoors cancels the trip due to weather, lack of participants, or other circumstances, the participant will receive a refund.

For the following trip types, if the participant cancels their registration the indicated number of business days (defined as Monday-Friday when classes are in session) or more prior to the first day of the trip, a refund will be given. Cancellations made after those time frames will not be eligible for a refund. If you or Puget Sound Outdoors are able to find another individual to take your place on the trip 2 or more business days in advance for a 1-2 day trip or 5 or more business days in advance for a 3+ day trip, a refund will be given.

Trip Length Refund Eligible Refund Ineligible
1-2 Days 6 or more business days before the first day of the trip 5 or less business days before the first day of the trip
3+ Days 11 or more business days before the first day of the trip 10 or less business days before the first day of the trip

 

All cancellations and refund requests must be submitted through our Trip Cancellation and Refund Request Form. The timestamp generated from the completion of this form will act as the official time of your cancellation/refund request.

Trip Cancellation and Refund Request Form

Spring 2024 Trips

Check out all the trips we are offering this semester! Unless otherwise stated, trips are open to all experience levels.

Location: Hyak Sno Park

Cost: $14

Pre Trip Meeting: January 25 at 6:30pm

Driving Distance from Campus: 1:15

Cross country skiing involves traversing over relatively flat terrain while gliding on skis rather than taking a ski lift up and making your way down a mountain. Our leaders will teach you the ins and outs of the sport and get you headed down a nice, groomed trail following Keechelus Lake! XC Ski Equipment is provided.

 

 

Location: Gold Creek Pond

Cost: $14

Pre Trip Meeting: February 1 at 7:30pm

Driving Distance from Campus: 1:15

Take a hike around Gold Creek Pond with the aid of snowshoes! This ~3 mile round trip, relatively flat trek is a great way to try your hand at snowshoeing and enjoying a relaxing day out in the mountains. Snowshoes are provided.

Location: Crystal Springs Sno Park

Cost: $18

Pre Trip Meeting: TBD

Driving Distance from Campus: 1:25

Cross country skiing involves traversing over relatively flat terrain while gliding on skis rather than taking a ski lift up and making your way down a mountain. Our leaders will teach you the ins and outs of the sport and get you started on some flat, groomed trails before trying your hand at some gentle hills. XC Ski Equipment is provided.

Location: Blewett Pass

Cost: $18

Pre Trip Meeting: February 16 at 6:30pm

Driving Distance from Campus: 2:10

Enjoy panoramic views (weather permitting) and modest elevation gain on this entry level snowshoe with us! Snowshoes are provided.

Location: Cabin Creek Sno Park

Cost: $18

Pre Trip Meeting: February 22 at 6:30pm

Driving Distance from Campus: 1:30

Cross country skiing involves traversing over relatively flat terrain while gliding on skis rather than taking a ski lift up and making your way down a mountain. Our leaders will teach you the ins and outs of the sport and get you started on some flat, groomed trails before trying your hand at some gentle hills. XC Ski Equipment is provided.

Location: TBD

Cost: $13

Pre Trip Meeting: TBD

Driving Distance from Campus: TBA

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