Rice Outdoor Programs and Education (ROPE)

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Welcome to ROPE, Rice Outdoor Programs and Education, your source for all outdoor activities at Rice!  In addition to organizing numerous weekend adventures for students and staff throughout the semester, ROPE also offers low-cost gear rentals and informational guidance to support your personal outdoor escapades.  Get involved by becoming an outdoor trip leader, participating in any of our outdoor trips, checking out our Facebook group, or adding yourself to the ROPE listserv!  Finally, don't hesitate to give us a call at x4069 or stop by the Outdoor Adventure Canter in the Gibbs Recreation Center with ideas or suggestions about what you would like to see out of the program.

Please use either the drop-down menus above or menu at right to navigate the ROPE section of the site.

Outdoor Trips

Need to get outside? Want to develop awesome new skills? Don't have time to plan your own trip?
Just Choose, Register, and Go!

 

Plan You Own Trip

Planning an camping trip? Need ideas or equipment?
Find out how ROPE can help!

 

Educational Clinics

Join the ROPE staff as they provide information for beginner outdoor enthusiasts to expert adventurers on various topics including: rock climbing, basic camping skills, back country cooking, Leave No Trace environmental ethics, and more.
Find out more!

 

Become a trip leader!

Join our dynamic team of student trip leaders. We hire volunteer trip leaders each fall who participate in a 1-year training process which includes outdoor skills and certifications. You will have the opportunity to lead Rice students, faculty and staff on various trips including rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, sailing, caving, and more. Apply to be a trip leader today!

 

Join ROPE Listserve and Facebook Group!

Be the first to know about new trips, open spots, educational clinics, and outdoor opportunities.

ROPE Listserv

ROPE Facebook