Outdoor Recreation and Rentals
Outdoor adventures
The Rec Office organizes activities that honor the land while building community. These adventures are designed for all experience levels and are funded by S&A fees to keep costs low for students.
Sign up for an upcoming trip
Registration for each trip will open 3 weeks before the trip date.
- Sign up online: Log in to DSE Rec with your WSU credentials.
- Sign up in person: Register at the Rec Office
Registration is first come, first served. Full payment is required at registration.
The Rec Office accepts payment by credit or debit card only. Cash and checks are no longer accepted.
Eligibility: Trips are for current students. If space is available, students may sponsor a non-student.
Student trip leaders
Our programs are led by Adventure Facilitators. These student leaders are trained in outdoor risk management and group dynamics to ensure safe experiences.
Want to lead an adventure? Apply to be a trip leader on Handshake and help other Cougs explore the outdoors.
Campus recreation areas
Disc golf course: Located next to the Rec Office, this 9-hole disc golf course is open to campus and community members alike. Current students, faculty and staff can rent discs at the Rec Office for free.
Walking and running trails: WSU Vancouver has six miles of Cougar trails, great for walking, running, and biking.
Gear rentals and pricing
Gear availability depends on our inventory and the season. Only current students, faculty, and staff can rent gear. We do not rent to sponsored guests, community members, alumni, or students from other WSU campuses.
| Category | Item | Student | Faculty/Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Gear | Downhill ski package (skis, boots, poles, helmet) | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Snowboard package (board, boots, bag, helmet) | $15.00 | $20.00 | |
| Snowboard | $12.00 | $17.00 | |
| Snowboard boots | $5.00 | $10.00 | |
| Snow helmet | $3.00 | $5.00 | |
| Ski poles | $5.00 | $10.00 | |
| Snowshoes | $5.00 | $10.00 | |
| Sled | $4.00 | $5.00 | |
| Paddleboard | SUP package (paddle board, PFD, paddle, dry bag, phone case) | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Paddle | $2.00 | $5.00 | |
| Dry bag | $2.00 | $5.00 | |
| Personal flotation device (PFD) | $15.00 | $10.00 | |
| Camping | Backpacks | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Daypacks | $5.00 | $10.00 | |
| Tent (One and two-person) | $7.00 | $12.00 | |
| Tent (Four-person) | $10.00 | $15.00 | |
| Sleeping bag | $8.00 | $13.00 | |
| Sleeping pad | $4.00 | $5.00 | |
| Camp chair | $4.00 | $5.00 | |
| Camping stoves | $5.00 | $7.00 | |
| Cooking pot set | $3.00 | $8.00 | |
| Cooler | $4.00 | $6.00 | |
| Bear-proof canister | $2.00 | $3.00 | |
| Lanterns | $8.00 | $13.00 | |
| Hammock and Straps | $5.00 | $10.00 | |
| Climbing | Crash pad | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Fishing | Fishing package (pole, tackle box, net) | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Individual fishing items | $3.00 | $3.00 |