Emory & Henry Center for Outdoor Studies

Emory & Henry Center for Outdoor Studies Everyone needs to get outside and the Emory & Henry Outdoor Program can help facilitate that for stu

Emory & Henry is nestled in an outdoor adventure paradise: Beautiful forests and mountains for hiking, pristine creeks and rivers for paddling, and quality rock for climbing are just minutes from the Emory & Henry campus. The Emory & Henry Outdoor Program has three signature programs: Semester-A-Trail, Adventure Team and Student Life Outdoor Recreation.

That’s us! A program we’re super proud of. Check it out! https://www.emoryhenry.edu/academics/outdoor-studies/semester-a...
04/09/2026

That’s us! A program we’re super proud of. Check it out! https://www.emoryhenry.edu/academics/outdoor-studies/semester-atrail/

Students in the Semester-A-Trail program at Emory and Henry College will spend their spring and summer semesters hiking part or all of the Appalachian Trail—with gear, support, and an on-trail budget included in tuition.

We made it to round three! Vote for us!
04/09/2026

We made it to round three! Vote for us!

On the trail in ROUND 3 🥾 Support Emory & Henry Center for Outdoor Studies in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's Ridge Outdoors Top Adventure College Tournament: blueridgeoutdoors.com/top-adventure-college/

This summer, the Center for Outdoor Studies will be embarking on the journey of a lifetime! We will be heading out to Co...
02/17/2026

This summer, the Center for Outdoor Studies will be embarking on the journey of a lifetime! We will be heading out to Colorado and spending a week in the magnificent Rocky Mountains. During our time there, we plan on camping, rafting, hiking, sightseeing, and climbing 14,000 ft mountains. Sound like fun? Attend our interest meeting to learn more! The interest meeting is this Thursday, February 19 at 5pm in the Outdoor Center. If you have any questions or if you’re unable to attend the meeting, please email us at [email protected] 🌄🥾🤠

Climbing competition!! Coming soon!!! Come support your E&H climbing team as they compete against other colleges in the ...
02/16/2026

Climbing competition!! Coming soon!!! Come support your E&H climbing team as they compete against other colleges in the Sender Bender climbing competition 🧗🏆🌟

We braced the cold last Friday for the annual Cold Dip! ❄️☃️🌊 Shoutout to everyone who plunged with us 😎 what a great st...
01/21/2026

We braced the cold last Friday for the annual Cold Dip! ❄️☃️🌊 Shoutout to everyone who plunged with us 😎 what a great start to the new semester!

Don’t shy away from winter, celebrate it! We will be going on a moderate hike this Saturday outside of Damascus. It will...
01/12/2026

Don’t shy away from winter, celebrate it! We will be going on a moderate hike this Saturday outside of Damascus. It will be cold outside , but good thing we will have some hot cocoa to keep us warm! The hike meets at 10am and will return in the afternoon, exact timing depending on the group. Please email [email protected] for more info or to sign up 🤠

Join us tomorrow night for Spooky Crag!!!
10/29/2025

Join us tomorrow night for Spooky Crag!!!

Fall is in full effect, so let’s get out and enjoy it! 🍁🍂🥾 This Sunday, October 19, join the Center for Outdoor Studies ...
10/13/2025

Fall is in full effect, so let’s get out and enjoy it! 🍁🍂🥾 This Sunday, October 19, join the Center for Outdoor Studies on a challenging, rewarding hike to Buzzard Rock. Buzzard Rock (pictured in the flyer) is an iconic lookout spot, with people traveling from all over the world to take in its views. The hike on Sunday will be roughly seven miles round trip, with an incline on the way to Buzzard Rock, and a decline on the way back. The hike will be strenuous. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up, email [email protected]

👕T-Shirts now for sale!👕 Available in sizes XS-XXL, get yours today! If interested, email cfos@emoryhenry.edu and we’ll ...
10/07/2025

👕T-Shirts now for sale!👕 Available in sizes XS-XXL, get yours today! If interested, email [email protected] and we’ll let you know about payment options 😄

🔔This just in! 🔔Our bouldering trip scheduled for this Sunday, 10/5, has five 5️⃣✋🏻spots left! If you are interested, pl...
10/01/2025

🔔This just in! 🔔Our bouldering trip scheduled for this Sunday, 10/5, has five 5️⃣✋🏻spots left! If you are interested, please email [email protected] to sign up or learn more information.

We’re welcome fall with open arms!🍂CFOS100 class practicing rope throwing at the South Fork of the Holston🍂Enjoying the ...
09/30/2025

We’re welcome fall with open arms!

🍂CFOS100 class practicing rope throwing at the South Fork of the Holston
🍂Enjoying the beauty Whitetop Laurel
🍂CFOS100 class journaling on a class outing to Briar Ridge
🍂Successful backpacking trip to Saunders Shelter

Stay tuned! We’ve got some awesome trips coming up for the rest of the semester 🤠

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