Outdoor Adventures
Are you ready for adventure?
West Georgia Outdoors (WGO) offers various outdoor offerings throughout each semester that provide students, faculty and staff with outdoor recreational experiences that focus on adventure, challenge and growth.
Try a different kind of workout and climb to new heights at our Climbing Wall as well as a variety of climbing clinics and challenges.
Join other UWG members on adventure trips all over Georgia where gear, instruction, and activity are all included in the price.
Want to go on your own adventure but need help planning the logistics of the trip? We got you covered with our do-it-yourself trip PDF outlines.
Rent all the gear you need to make your own adventures successful through our WGO Rental Center.
Learn practical skills and best practices for when you go on your own outdoor excursions with our outdoor workshops.
Experience a taste of what the outdoors offer with our variety of WGO special events throughout the semester.
Specific questions or requests can be emailed to urec@westga.edu.
Climbing Wall
West Georgia Outdoors' (WGO) Climbing Wall offers UWG students, faculty, staff an alternative way to exercise and socialize for FREE. Located in the Campus Center, the Climbing Wall measures 48 feet tall and can be used by climbers of all skill levels (no experience necessary). We provide climbing shoes and all equipment necessary
Fall 2024 Hours of Operations
- Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, CLOSED
More details can be found on the Climbing Wall page. Email urec@westga.edu for questions.
Outdoor Adventure Trips
- Lake Day
Sept. 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Tanner State Park - Transportation provided by UWG Shuttles
- Bike the Greenbelt
Sept. 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Greenbelt - Meet at UWG ($5 for a bike rental)
- Outdoor Laser Tag
Oct. 23 | 11:00 p.m.| LaGrange, GA | Registration Deadline: Oct. 14 | Registration Link
West Georgia Outdoors Workshops/Special Events
- Women Climb Wednesday
Oct. 2, Dec. 4 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Student Center Climbing Wall
- Belay Workshop
Sept. 9, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Dec. 2 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Student Center Climbing Wall
- Wilderness Wise: Your Guide to Safe Adventure
Sept. 17 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ingram Library
- Campus Campout
Sept. 20 - 21 | Deadline to Register is Sept. 13 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Location sent to registrants after signing up | Registration Link
Do-It-Yourself Trips
Our WGO staff have created a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) outdoor trip PDFs that outline everything you need to know to go on your own adventure.
Rental Center
For excursions big and small, West Georgia Outdoors offers equipment at low cost for UWG students, faculty, and staff. Our staff can also assist you in the planning and logistics of your very own adventures. The WGO Rental Center is located on the second floor of the Campus Center across the hallway from the back courts.
Fall 2024 Rentals
- Monday - Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Welcome Desk = 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Welcome Desk = 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
More details and itemized prices can be found at the WGO Rentals page.