APU Outdoor Programs

APU Outdoor Programs Come down to the basement of Atwood Center and check out the Outdoor Programs rock wall, weight room, and equipment room! Check us out!

We have alot of gear to set you up for your next outdoor adventure! We will be open May 3-Aug 20th Mon-Fri 11-6. We also provide instructional and guided trips. If you are interested in learning how to packraft, whitewater kayak, sea kayak, stand up paddleboard, backpack, rock climb, ski, snowboard, or be awesome, we have certified and knowledgeable instructors to help you learn in a safe and fun manner! Contact us for information on trips, dates, or custom trips.

Just taking a moment to appreciate our APU OP technicians waxing our skis.Come rent a pair and tell us about your advent...
02/05/2025

Just taking a moment to appreciate our APU OP technicians waxing our skis.
Come rent a pair and tell us about your adventures.

APU students! Thinking about in get a “Getaway Car” for spring break 2025?We got you! Save the date! Spring break trip t...
02/04/2025

APU students!
Thinking about in get a “Getaway Car” for spring break 2025?
We got you!
Save the date! Spring break trip to Fairbanks!
We have some fun activities for you lining up!
Questions? Contact us to reserve your spot!
Get your Tay on! See you!

APU students!Are you ready for session? We have some events lining up for you so we can keep our bodies moving and healt...
01/29/2025

APU students!

Are you ready for session?

We have some events lining up for you so we can keep our bodies moving and healthy throughout the year!

Don’t know how to ski and snowboard? We will teach! So come on over and join us!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Text Duc 260 460 7604

See you there!

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Sadly, we ended it our Dogsled Pass transverse early due to warm weather closing in; ⬆️ avalanche hazards. 💨 🏔️We surviv...
01/26/2025

Sadly, we ended it our Dogsled Pass transverse early due to warm weather closing in; ⬆️ avalanche hazards. 💨 🏔️
We survived the Intro to Winter Wilderness transverse! Big shout out to our APU instructors Anne, Tim, and Aubrey helping and teaching us throughout our transverse. We did a fair share of getting whipped by the wind and soaked by the wet snow.
We are home safe and resting. We will debrief and reflect on our experience next week.

What a course!

Introduction to Winter Wilderness OS 11200! ✅ alaskapacific

Some of our Intro to Winter Wilderness recap.A lot of “how to” moments:⛷️ski touring👨‍🍳building our base camp kitchen🏔️ ...
01/18/2025

Some of our Intro to Winter Wilderness recap.

A lot of “how to” moments:

⛷️ski touring
👨‍🍳building our base camp kitchen
🏔️ looking into our snowpack
🧊 building a quinzhee
🥶 ways to stay warm
📱beacon exam
🪥keeping up with hygiene in the backcountry

Students led lessons
🏂 history of split boarding
♥️ Native games
⛰️ Adriondacks history
🍣 Traditional foods with smoked salmon treats!

A lot of oohs and aahs moments. 💞

We are back at home base to restock our food and tweaking our gear. We start our 8 days transverse next week!

Stay tuned and wish us luck!

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ospreypacks

We are still on our winter hours of operation! M-F: 10-5 PM!We will update you our Spring semester hours once our studen...
01/13/2025

We are still on our winter hours of operation!

M-F: 10-5 PM!

We will update you our Spring semester hours once our students are all back!

Stay well!

🌄🏕️ Adventure is calling! Are you prepared? 🏕️🌄Our Wilderness First Responder course will equip you with the knowledge a...
01/13/2025

🌄🏕️ Adventure is calling! Are you prepared? 🏕️🌄
Our Wilderness First Responder course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage medical emergencies in remote locations. Whether you're hiking, camping, or guiding others—be ready for anything.

Limited spots available!

🗓️ Course Dates:

🩹Wilderness First Responders [WFR] and Wilderness EMT [WEMT] Course- May 2nd-6th
🩹 Wilderness First Responders Recertification Course- May 17th-18th

Call us for a registration links!



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We are kicking off the first week of Intro to Winter Wilderness at APU learning about avalanche terrains, rescues, meal ...
01/13/2025

We are kicking off the first week of Intro to Winter Wilderness at APU learning about avalanche terrains, rescues, meal and gear prep for our expeditions! Stay tuned for some short updates throughout the month! What an awesome learning opportunity!
And not to mention the wild weather!

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We are closed today due to inclement weather on 1/7/25.OP and weight room will return tomorrow, Wednesday 1/8/25, during...
01/07/2025

We are closed today due to inclement weather on 1/7/25.
OP and weight room will return tomorrow, Wednesday 1/8/25, during our Winter hours, 10-5 P.M.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Open boating and rolling clinic with Patrick and Courtney last night!Get your practice on!
12/20/2024

Open boating and rolling clinic with Patrick and Courtney last night!
Get your practice on!

12/09/2024

Little Sunday zoomies.


What’s your weekend plans? We wanna know! are on our list!
12/07/2024

What’s your weekend plans? We wanna know!


are on our list!

Day 2 of Friendsgiving.✅Hearty breakfast.✅Cross country skiing.✅Baby Muskox.✅Visited our friend Danni from the muskox fa...
12/01/2024

Day 2 of Friendsgiving.✅
Hearty breakfast.✅
Cross country skiing.✅
Baby Muskox.✅
Visited our friend Danni from the muskox farm.✅
Nap. ✅
Dinner and homework- in progress

Friendsgiving day 1.
11/30/2024

Friendsgiving day 1.

Friday is for…? Learning how to wax skis and of course skiing!
11/16/2024

Friday is for…? Learning how to wax skis and of course skiing!

OP family! We want to hear from you! We would like to see the cool places that you are or have taken our gear to! We hav...
11/16/2024

OP family! We want to hear from you!

We would like to see the cool places that you are or have taken our gear to!

We have a flyer with our QR code in our gear room!
When you return our gear, please spend a moment to tell us your story via your mobile device! We’ll get to showcase your adventures on social media!

Let us know if you have any questions! Send those sweet pics in!

OP team

We are putting our merchs together! Just in time for the holiday season! We will update you once everything is finalized...
11/12/2024

We are putting our merchs together! Just in time for the holiday season! We will update you once everything is finalized and printed!

Sorry for the misunderstanding and miscommunication, OP will remain open tomorrow! Come work out, rent our skis, and bik...
11/11/2024

Sorry for the misunderstanding and
miscommunication, OP will remain open tomorrow! Come work out, rent our skis, and bikes!

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4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK
99508

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19075648388

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H•O•T T•O G•O. You can take me hot to go! 🎶 OP hours of operation for Spring/Session of 2025 are Mondays to Fridays 10AM-9 PM. Closed on Tuesdays and Fridays 4-6 PM. Welcome back APU students, staff, faculty, and our lovely APU community members! Have a great rest of your academic year! We are here to support you!

Little Sunday zoomies. #outside #nordicskating

OP family, We have cross-country skis for the season! Come rent them! :) #happyoutside

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Weight room and climbing wall goers please be advised. Due to the spirit of the spooky szn, you might or might not have a heart attack walking around our place… We will have staff be readily available to call an ambulance…make sure you scream loudly over the music…. So they can hear you. 😮‍💨 #sᴘᴏᴏᴋʏsᴢɴ🎃👻 #spookyszn🎃👻🧟‍♀️🧛🏼‍♀️

Watch our MSOEE Alaska Pacific University alumni Jimel Montoya S•L•A•Y•E•D Eagle River Campground rapids and for our 24-24 academic school year Alaska Pacific University. New student orientation starts next Thursday 8/25-8/27. We are excited to have our upcoming students learning about what our OP program has to offer this year. #SLAY #kokopellipackraft Kokopelli

One of my favorite parts about working at Alaska Pacific University are my great coworkers, especially Qunqussin Nuniwarmiu !

It finally felt like summer! Immersion Research Werner Paddles Pyranha Kayaks Alaska Pacific University

Every time I go out this season it’s the best day of the season! Alaska Pacific University students are also enjoying the powder at Arctic Valley.

During the snow science class we got to observe an avalanche in Turnagain Pass!

Trail grooming at Alaska Pacific University with Raina Lee, and Molly Legg! Come to campus and enjoy the nice snow.

Today was a good day in AK! Doug’s first time snowboarding.

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