Just under an hour drive away, join us for a 5-6 mile hike with about 600 feet of elevation gain to view three waterfalls along the Little Mashel River. Despite the name, these falls are far from little with the tallest waterfall plunging over 90 feet!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours. Registration for this trip opens Monday, October 17th.

Cost: $10

Registration includes transportation, equipment, and instruction.

Spend the day hiking on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula! Not too far away from campus, the peninsula offers beautiful views year round!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours. Registration for this trip opens Monday, October 10.

Cost: $15

Registration includes transportation, equipment, and instruction.

Join us on a classic PNW adventure, a hike to an alpine lake! This trip will make the trek through Washington forest to get to some gorgeous mountain views and the most rewarding part, to find an alpine lake! Or maybe two! Halloween costumes encouraged!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours. Registration for this trip opens Monday, October 3rd.

Cost: $15

Registration includes transportation, equipment, and instruction.

In partnership with Sustainability Services, we will be biking to Point Defiance to do some trash pickup. Afterwards, enjoy some snacks and a trip to Ice Cream Social on us for all of your hard work! We have bikes and helmets available to borrow on a first-come-first-served basis and you are also welcome to bring your own.

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours. Registration for this trip opens Monday, October 3.

Cost: Free

Spend your fall break with us backpacking in the Cascade Range! Destress and disconnect from the semester and enjoy beautiful views, great company, and a chance to sleep under the stars (or clouds). We'll be sending two groups out this year!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $85

Registration includes transportation, lodging, instruction, and meals.

Hang ten with us and try out surfing in the PNW! Our leaders will work with you to show you the basics of surfing and give you time to try catching some waves. This is a beginner-friendly trip, but all experience levels are welcome! Participants should be comfortable and capable of swimming in the ocean. Wetsuit and surfboard rentals are included in the trip cost.

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $45

Registration includes transportation, equipment, and instruction.

Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a peaceful and educational tree walk through the University of Puget Sound Campus. On this accessible route, we'll admire some of the campus's more than 1,500 trees and their histories. Sarah Low, Principal at Strategic Nature, and a certified arborist, will lead the walk, joined by veteran University groundskeeper Bill Boggs. Visitors from off-campus are welcome -- this walk is open to all!

Hop on the ferry with us and explore what Vashon Island, just a short distance away from campus, has to offer! We'll spend the day visiting the nature areas of the island and other points of interest.

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $20

Registration includes transportation and instruction.

Want to get out of town and leave your worries behind? Want to go somewhere awesome and for it to be a complete surprise? Join PSO on a mystery overnight camping and hiking trip. There will be amazing views and great company. It could be ocean, forests, mountains or even all three, so sign up for this unique adventure.

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $50

Registration includes transportation, lodging, equipment, instruction, and meals.

In late September and Early October, the Larch trees located in the Cascade Range turn a golden yellow color. Join us for a weekend of camping and hiking to see these beautiful trees and spend time outside! While we hope the trees will be golden by the trip, each year has variances so there's a chance they will not have turned yet. Fun times and great people will be plenty, however!

Sign up at the Expeditionary (1408 N. Alder) during open hours.

Cost: $50

Registration includes transportation, lodging, equipment, instruction, and meals.