Trips & Events

Trips, Socials, Green Initiatives, and Community Board are below!
Also Memberships, How to Register, Trip Policy and Land Claim Acknowledgements!

Please Note: We will have a modified events list this year, with a mix of in person and virtual events.
Overnight trips are on hold currently, but we hope to resume them in the winter semester.

Current Trips & Events
​*All trip prices include any gear rentals needed, transportation, accommodation, leadership, & all group meals/snacks (we accommodate dietary restrictions), does not include tax *
**If a trip is full, please join the waitlist!!! If enough people waitlist we will try to make another group**
***If you have a trip in mind, post it to the community board and/or email us: outdoorclub.mac@gmail.com***

Trips and Events are currently on hold amid the COVID-19 crisis:


Whitewater Kayak Pool Sessions [2:00-3:30pm]
Get out in the McMaster pool and try out kayaking! There is plenty of space for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, along with people to help you learn whatever you're working on! See the McMaster Whitewater club page for sign-up! 
*FREE with an outdoor club membership OR $5 at the door!​
To reserve your spot click HERE
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Sunday Hike Series!!! [FREE, every Sunday*]
Every Sunday we get a group together who wants to explore their local Hamilton! Absolutely free to attend and open to everyone. See the picture attached for specific dates & locations!. 
Meet at the Student Center car loop @10am on Sunday with your bus pass!
(Click image to download PDF calendar)
Website: https://nature.mcmaster.ca/

Community based trips!

Registration

​Registration can be done 2 different ways. 

1. Online here:
      Look for >Programs>Outdoor.
2. In person at the DBAC Business Office (the glass room located just inside the front doors). 

Policy

​All trips include a MANDATORY pre-trip meeting to discuss
the route, borrow any gear needed, and to sign waivers.
 
Cancellations and refunds are at the discretion of the club presidents.  In some cases we will be able to provide a full/partial refund based on the reason given and if we can fill your spot. However, please be cognizant of the fact we have bought everything for the trip well in advance so refunds are not always possible.  
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If you have any concerns please contact us at outdoorclub.mac@gmail.com

Land Claim Acknowledgement 
McMaster University and McMaster Outdoor Club recognize and acknowledge that they are located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” Wampum agreement.