Outdoor Education

Taking wellness education to the next level.

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Mark your calendars for the 2024/2025 Rochester-stop of the World Tour here at RIT on February 14, 15, and 16, 2025!

Traveling to remote vistas, analyzing topical environmental issues, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports the 2024/2025 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.

 

Dates, Times, and Location

February 14, 15, and 16, 2025
Ingle Auditorium, Student Alumni Union at RIT
"SAU" on the RIT campus map: SAU, RIT

  • Friday and Saturday, Feb 14-15
    • Doors: 6:30 p.m.
    • Showtime: 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 16 Matinee
    • Doors: 2:30 p.m.
    • Showtime 3 p.m.

Tickets

On Sale 10 a.m., December 18, 2024
RIT University Arenas Box Office
585-475-4121
www.rittickets.com

  • RIT Students: $12 advance/$14 door
  • RIT Staff/Faculty/Alum: $17 advance/$19 door
  • Public: $21 advance/$23 door

15% discount on 3-day bundle.
Max 4 RIT discounted tickets/bundles per person.
Some fees may apply for phone or online purchases.

Programs

All films are captioned. Sign language interpreters are available by request. Some films may not be suitable for younger audiences; please see advisories posted in the film programs below.

Friday, February 14 - SANDSTONE 

See Film Descriptions 

Saturday, February 15 - GRANITE 

See Film Descriptions 

Sunday, February 16 - BASALT 

See Film Descriptions

Contact/Additional Information

Chelsea Ammerman Schnepf
craoe@rit.edu
 

Outdoor Education at RIT provides experiential and adventure-based programs and services that promote personal development, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

A collage of images showing R I T students participating in rock climbing, kayaking, bike shop, and hiking.
A collage of images showing R I T students participating in rock climbing, archery, tennis, and yoga.

Wellness Courses

Outdoor Education offers a wide variety of outdoor and adventure-related wellness courses. You may find yourself on the water, in the woods, in the mountains, or even right here on campus. Whitewater kayaking, bike maintenance, rock climbing, maple sugaring, bee keeping, wilderness medicine, and much more! Search “WINT” in SIS for a list of courses and be sure to check the “Class Notes” for specific meeting times, course fees, and requirements. Commonly offered classes include:

  • WINT 10 - Maple Syrup and our Environment (Spring)
  • WINT 28 - Bicycle Care and Maintenance (Fall, Spring)
  • WINT 39 - Rock Climbing-Indoor Bouldering (Fall, Spring)
  • WINT 55 - Whitewater Kayak Skills (Fall, Spring)
  • WINT 60 - Winter Hiking (Spring)
  • WINT 62 - Adirondack Hiking/Snowshoeing (Fall, Spring)
  • WINT 85 - Wilderness First Aid (Fall, Spring)

Red Barn Climbing

a student rock climbing on a climbing wall at the Red Barn at RIT

 

Red Barn Climbing is RIT’s very own indoor rock climbing gym located in the Red Barn at the west end of campus. Boasting over 5,000 feet of bouldering terrain, and offering day-passes, semester memberships, and climbing shoe rentals are nominally priced for RIT students. 

Red Barn Climbing is a bouldering-only gym, where climbs are shorter and falls are protected with padding. Climbing routes are set and maintained to accommodate all skill levels, from beginner to expert.

Learn more about the Red Barn

Student Outdoor Leaders

Interested in becoming an Outdoor Leader with Outdoor Education? Contact us to learn how you can apply to our Student Outdoor Leaders (SOL) program and develop practical competencies in outdoor leadership, backcountry navigation, and wilderness risk management!

Faculty and Staff

Several people participating in a weight and cardio wellness class in the RIT dance studio gym

Did you know...

Faculty and staff members can also participate in student wellness classes offered each semester? Registration for faculty/staff occurs after all students have registered.

How to register:

  • If you have taken classes at RIT previously, register at Student Information System.
  • If you have never taken a course at RIT, please complete a registration form.

Contact Us


Outdoor Education

outdoored@rit.edu
585-475-7050