As part of the semester, we traveled with a guide to Arthur's Pass National Park on the South Island to learn more about alpine ecology. While in the park, we took a trail up to a very large and popular waterfall. The "trail" leading up to the waterfall was mostly well manicured gravel and a series of wooden platforms, stairs, and railings.
Outdoor Action Search
Topics: Natural History
Content type: Article
Outdoor Action Guide to Nature Observation & Stalking
by Rick Curtis
Topics: Natural History
Content type: Article
Contemplative Nature is a series of experiential programs, from silent nature walks to half-day outdoor retreats, designed to introduce students to the many ways in which the natural world can complement their own contemplative practices--and to gain an appreciation for how cultivating their own practice can help them develop their relationship to, and stewardship of, the living world around them.
Topics: Alumni, Alumni Trips
Content type: Article
Outdoor Action & Princeton Journeys Alumni Trips
Outdoor Action and the Princeton Journeys Office collaborate to offer active travelers opportunties to travel to some of the world's most spectacular adventure locations.
Trekking Mont Blanc: A three country hike
July 23 – August 2, 2018
Content type: Videos
April 20 & 21, 2018 7:00 - 10:30 PM - McCosh Hall Room 10
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Princeton University for its 21st year. Come join us for two fantastic evenings of award winning films on outdoor adventure from around the world. Tickets will be available in early February and the show always sells out, so buy your tickets early.
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Content type: Places
This map identifies several nature refuges spread throughout campus. Each location is distinct in what if offers, and all will serve as interesting walking destinations.
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Content type: Places
The Mountain Lakes Open Space Area, a “central park” in Princeton, consists of some 400 acres just north of the center of town, most of it open to the public. It has a wide variety of hiking trails- and two biking trails – some connecting to other trails outside of the area described here. Along with views of Tusculum, the estate built by John Witherspoon, and historic Coventry Farm, it features a great variety of open fields, several small streams and lakes, old stone walls, boulder fields, and old growth pine and hardwood forests. The area is divided into five sections: The Billy Johnson...
Topics: Biking, Canoeing, Climbing, Community Service, Hiking
Content type: Article
Saturday, April 23: 12:30pm-4pm
Join OA for a day full of fun, FREE, outdoor activities! Explore some of the hidden natural gems that are right in the Princeton area.
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Content type: Places
Whenever mountain biking make sure that you are properly equipped including a helmet, water, extra tubes and repair kit, bike tools, etc. Also be aware of other people using the trail--hikers, folks on horesback, etc. By treating the land and others properly, we can all enjoy the trails.