Outdoor Trips
Whether you want to explore the city of Boston from a new perspective or get out of town for the weekend, Boston University Outdoor Programs provides the BU community with opportunities to do both. From day trips to overnights to multi-day trips offered during academic breaks, BU offers something for all skill levels and backgrounds. These trips give participants the opportunity to connect and learn about their peers, themselves, and the great outdoors. Browse our trip offerings below to find your next adventure!
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Trip Policy
Trip Cancellation Policy: Outdoor Programs reserves the right to cancel a trip or clinic due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or extenuating circumstances. A full refund will be provided to the registered participants if a trip or clinic is canceled.
Trip Refund Policy: Participants are responsible for understanding the cancellation and refund policy for the Outdoor Programs trip(s) they are registering for. A FULL refund will be given to those registered for day trips if participants cancel more than 10 DAYS before the trip date. Participant cancellations that occur less than 10 DAYS of the trip’s departure will receive NO REFUND regardless of the circumstances.
Multi-day trip participants will receive a seventy-five percent refund if they cancel their spot 7 days before the scheduled pre-trip meeting date. Multi-day trip registrations are non-refundable for participants that cancel their spot less than 7 days before the scheduled pre-trip meeting date. A refund may be given after this time if a replacement can be found on the trip’s waitlist.
Outdoor Programs does not issue refunds for trips that are not attended. Outdoor Programs reserves the right not to issue a refund at the discretion of the program administrators.
Trip Requirements: Some trips may require a swim test and/or belay test prior to trip start. Any requirements will be listed in the trip description.
