Northern Illinois University

Recreation Services

Indoor and Outdoor Climbing

Southern Illinois Weekend Climbing Trip

Get out and take pleasure in a holiday weekend trip.  The landscape of the Shawnee National Forest is breath-taking.  With Illinois accounting for only 12% of forest land, southern Illinois is a unique exosystem.  Enjoy a playground of numerous climbing routes and hiking trails guaranteed to leave you rejuvenated!

September 4-7
5:00 p.m. Friday-10:00 p.m. Monday
Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois
Registration Deadline:  September 1
Students:  $120
Non-Students:  $160
Minimum Participation:  6
Required Information Meeting:  September 1, Outing Centre; 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.


Devil's Lake Weekend Climbing Trip

Climb, hike, and camp at an ancient glacial gift that makes midwest climbing possilbe.  The hard quartzite cliffs provide a variety of rock forms like cracks, ledges, and chimneys that makes this the best outdoor rocking climbing in the area.  The beautiful surrounding of the lake offers spectacular photo opportunities and the experience will amplify friendships and memories.

September 19-20
7:00 a.m. Saturday-8:00 p.m. Sunday
Devil's Lake, Wisconsin
Registration Deadline:  September 16
Students:  $75
Non-Students:  $115
Minimum Participation:  7
Required Information Meeting:  September 15, Outing Centre; 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.


Indoor Climbing Evening Trip

Work your way to the top!  Climbing provides for a superior workout with lots of options to build strength, endurance, agility and balance.  Beginner to advanced climbers welcome.

October 1
5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Vertical Endeavors, Warrenville, IL
Registration Deadline:  September 29
Students:  $25
Non-Students:  $30
Minimum Participation:  8


Outdoor Climbing Day Trip

October 10
7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Mississippi Palisades, Savanna, IL
Registration Deadline:  October 7
Students:  $35
Non-Students:  $45
Minimum Participation:  7


Indoor Climbing Evening Trip

Work your way to the top!  Climbing provides for a superior workout with lots of options to build strength, endurance, agility and balance.  Beginner to advanced climbers welcome.

October 22
5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Vertical Endeavors, Warrenville, IL
Registration Deadline:  October 20
Students:  $25
Non-Students:  $30
Minimum Participation:  8


Indoor Climbing Evening Trip

Work your way to the top!  Climbing provides for a superior workout with lots of options to build strength, endurance, agility and balance.  Beginner to advanced climbers welcome.

November 19
5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Vertical Endeavors, Warrenville, IL
Registration Deadline:  November 17
Students:  $25
Non-Students:  $30
Minimum Participation:  8


Southern Illinois Weekend Climbing Trip

Get out and take pleasure in a holiday weekend trip.  The landscape of the Shawnee National Forest is breath-taking.  With Illinois accounting for only 12% of forest land, southern Illinois is a unique exosystem.  Enjoy a playground of numerous climbing routes and hiking trails guaranteed to leave you rejuvenated!

November 27-29
8:00 a.m. Friday-8:00 p.m. Sunday
Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois
Registration Deadline:  November 23
Students:  $120
Non-Students:  $160
Minimum Participation:  6
Required Information Meeting:  November 22, Outing Centre; 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.