University Union Escape Route

As the name implies, the services offered by the ASI Outings Escape Route can help provide your outdoor getaway. Need equipment for a trip? The Escape Route has low-cost rentals such as kayaks, backpacks, sleeping bags, and tents which can be rented for the weekend or a week. Planning a weekend hike? The Escape Route also has maps, books, brochures and information to help you plan your own excursions. Knowledgeable people can also help set you up with everything you need to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable.

In addition, the Escape Route offers low-priced weekend trips sponsored by the ASI Outings Committee. From beginning rock climbing on Bishop's Peak to winter mountaineering on Mount Shasta, Outings offers a variety of adventures for any skill level. The Escape Route also provides a computerized trip planning center. Why don't you come on by and find your own Escape Route?

  • Location
  • Hours of Operation
  • Who Can Use the Escape Route?
  • Who Runs the Escape Route?
  • What Types of Trips are Offered?
  • How Do I Sign Up For a Trip?
  • What Type of Information Can I Find in the Escape Route?
  • What Kind of Equipment Can I Rent?
  • Sample Outdoor Workshop Classes Offered
  • How Can I Get Involved?
  • Special Events
  • Adventure Tips
  • Library
  • The Climbing Wall

    Location

    The Escape Route is located on the lower level of the Julian A. McPhee University Union, Building 65, room 112 (across from Second Edition).

    Hours of Operation

    The usual hours of operations are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Route is closed on weekends, during finals week, and during the quarter breaks.

    Who Can Use the Escape Route?

    Students, faculty, staff, alumni and spouses are all encouraged to make use of the Escape Route, but must present a valid campus ID or alumni card to rent any of the equipment.

    Who Runs the Escape Route?

    The Escape Route is run in conjunction with the ASI Outings Committee. Clerks check out the equipment, take sign-ups for the trips, provide outdoor information, and answer questions about the outings. Area Specialist Coordinators provide a wealth of information on activities like caving, cycling, backpacking and mountaineering. Trip leaders are also volunteers who plan, organize and lead the excursions. All of these people are here to help you with all your wanderings.

    What Types of Trips are Offered?

    What Type of Information Can I Find in the Escape Route?

    What Kind of Equipment Can I Rent?

    Sample Outdoor Workshop Classes Offered:

    For more information on dates, times, classes, and sign- ups contact The Escape Route and expand your outdoor knowledge.

    How Can I Get Involved?

    Come by the ASI Outings weekly meetings happening every Tuesday night at 7pm in UU220 (Summer: UU219). There you will hear all about past trips, new trips and other upcoming Outings activities. All types of outdoor activities are offered from backpacking to skiing trips, mountaineering to afternoon barbecues and softball games to an evening of ballroom dancing. Anyone may attend these informal meetings which include a slide show and lots of homemade cookies. Come on by and find out how you can partake in or coordinate your own adventure!

    Adventure Tips

    The ASI Outings Committee publishes and distributes helpful pamphlets called adventure tips. These tips give some basic background information on such things as canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, bicycle tour- ing, and sailing. Other tips include mileage charts, information on weather in the west, and lists of day hikes in San Luis Obispo County.

    The Climbing Wall

    Located just outside the Escape Route's beautiful panoramic windows, the Climbing Wall provides instruction and practice in basic rock climbing techniques. Classes range from ultra-beginner to vertical rescue and all are only $5.00. Sign up in the Escape Route for any of our weekly classes.

    The Escape Route offers the following services:

    For more Information

    Write or Call:
    ASI Outings--Escape Route SLAD Box #13 University Union California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California 93407 (805) 756-1287