Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center

Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center Love to play in the outdoors or need equipment for your next adventure? You’ve come to the right place! isu.edu/outdoor

We are a university based, outdoor education and recreation program which offers common adventure trips, classes & workshops, and outdoor informational services. The Outdoor Adventure Center provides outdoor equipment rentals, information on the equipment, and equipment repairs.

Registration for the 2026 Pocatello Pump is now officially open! The Pocatello Pump is a climbing competition that takes...
06/08/2026

Registration for the 2026 Pocatello Pump is now officially open!

The Pocatello Pump is a climbing competition that takes place at Ross Park on Saturday, September 12th! Climbers can sign up for beginner to advanced categories and may even choose to compete in the non-competitive category.

This will be our second year with the Joshua Tree category which gives climbers the opportunity to climb on both Sunnyside and Shadyside of Ross Park! The climbers that competed in this category last year loved it!

For more information and to register for the 2026 Pocatello Pump, go to isu.edu/outdoor!

If you want to guarantee that you have a paddleboard, inflatable kayak, or sit on top kayak for the Poky Paddle tonight,...
06/05/2026

If you want to guarantee that you have a paddleboard, inflatable kayak, or sit on top kayak for the Poky Paddle tonight, reserve and pick up before 5pm today!

We are offering the best rental deal of the year for the event! Pick up today, and return on Monday for the one day rate! That is $10 for a sit on top and $25 for standup paddleboards and inflatable kayaks.

Call 208-282-3912 to reserve your equipment.

See you at Open Climb tonight, at the south side of Shadyside of Ross Park!
06/04/2026

See you at Open Climb tonight, at the south side of Shadyside of Ross Park!

This Friday is the Poky Paddle and we have a rental deal for you!If you pick up your sit on top kayaks, standup paddlebo...
06/02/2026

This Friday is the Poky Paddle and we have a rental deal for you!

If you pick up your sit on top kayaks, standup paddleboards, or inflatable kayaks on Friday and bring them back Monday we will just charge you a one day rate! This is our best deal of the year!

Call 208-282-3912 to reserve today!

Sit on top kayaks: $10
Standup paddleboards: $25
Inflatable kayaks: $25
Tandem kayaks (sit on top and inflatable): $27

Open Climb is moving to the Shadyside of Ross Park tonight! Tope rope climbs will be set up on the North end of the Shad...
05/28/2026

Open Climb is moving to the Shadyside of Ross Park tonight!

Tope rope climbs will be set up on the North end of the Shadyside. Open Climb is from 5pm till dark!

Open Climb is open to ISU students, faculty, staff, and community members. ISU students climb for free! A day pass is $3 and a season pass is $30.

05/23/2026

Wow, what an amazing semester full of trips and adventures!

Thanks to funding from , 83% of participants went on an OAC trip for FREE this semester!

Here's to a great summer and stay tuned for the announcement of Fall 2026 trips!

We are sad to announce the passing of a student, Scott Robbins.Scott took Outdoor Education classes and participated in ...
05/22/2026

We are sad to announce the passing of a student, Scott Robbins.

Scott took Outdoor Education classes and participated in Outdoor Adventure Center trips and activities. He also volunteered at our Avalanche Awareness night and provided avalanche education to the community.

Scott was energetic, adventurous, and made friends with everyone in the classes and trips he was a part of. One of our favorite adventures with him was floating the Owyhee River where he kept the group entertained and excited about the adventure.

Scott passed while on a private kayaking trip earlier this month. Our thoughts are with Scott's friends and family.

Pictures are from adventures that we were lucky enough to share with Scott. If you have any pictures or memories to share of Scott on OAC trips or classes, please put them in the comments!

Open Climb will be at the Ivy League Wall of Sunnyside today from 5pm till dark!Open Climb is open to ISU students, facu...
05/21/2026

Open Climb will be at the Ivy League Wall of Sunnyside today from 5pm till dark!

Open Climb is open to ISU students, faculty, staff, and community members. ISU students climb for free! A day pass is $3 and a season pass is $30.

Idaho State University and the Outdoor Adventure Center will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. ...
05/20/2026

Idaho State University and the Outdoor Adventure Center will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. That means that we will have a Rental Deal for the weekend!

You can pick up equipment on Friday, May 22nd and return it on Tuesday May, 26th for a regular weekend price! We have inflatable kayaks, standup paddle boards, rafts, tents, camping gear, games, and more! Call 208-282-3912 to reserve your equipment!

The last trip of the semester was the Owyhee River Trip! Students spent last week kayaking 50 miles of whitewater, makin...
05/18/2026

The last trip of the semester was the Owyhee River Trip! Students spent last week kayaking 50 miles of whitewater, making lasting memories, and finishing off their semester with an epic adventure!

Thank you to ASISU Associated Students of Idaho State University for providing funding for students to go on a free trip every semester!

Address

921 S 8th Avenue, Stop 8128
Pocatello, ID
83201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(208) 282-3912

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