Base Camp Cullowhee

Base Camp Cullowhee

Base Camp Cullowhee gives you the opportunity to get out and explore the world around you. This is more than just a recreation program, you have an array of outdoor recreation trips, experiential education opportunities, and outdoor equipment rentals right at your fingertips.

Home to human powered adventure at WCU, there are over 9,000 experiences available per year so no matter what you seek, trip programs, guide services, rental equipment or conquering our indoor climbing wall, there's an experience for everyone. Discover first hand how adventures can be one of the best ways to learn.

students sitting enjoying a mountain vista

Ready for some human-powered adventure?

甜瓜视频app has been named Top Adventure College 5 times by Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine.

Climbing Wall

One of the tallest climbing walls in the UNC system is located at WCU!

Come paddle a river, canoe a lake, climb the rocks, explore the forests and national parks.

Adventure Shop

Gear can be rented by any current WCU student, faculty, staff or retiree.

Outdoor Guide Development Program

We specialize in small group instruction, minimal impact techniques, traveling light and most importantly building community!

First Ascent

WCU's Wilderness Orientation program offers unique outdoor adventures specifically for incoming students.

One of the tallest climbing walls in the UNC system is located at WCU.

Base Camp Cullowhee offers extensive clinics, programs and services.

Where is Base Camp Located?

BCC is located on the first floor of the Campus Recreation Center.

How do I sign up for Base Camp?

Base Camp is not an organization you sign-up for. A lot of our programs, such as the climbing wall and roll clinics, are free to students. We do offer numerous trips that you can sign-up for and each trip is a certain, reduced, cost for students. We also provide outdoor gear rentals for students, faculty, and staff, for a fee.

How much does it cost to rent gear?

Each item that we rent comes at a different cost depending on the item and how long you want to rent it. We have items anywhere from $2.00 to $45.00. See rental rates for more information.

Who can sign-up for a Base Camp Trip?

Any WCU student, staff, or faculty are eligible to sign up for trips. Guests, or an individual not directly affiliated with WCU, are ineligible to register for and participate in BCC trips.

What are the difficulty levels are Base Camp Trips?

The majority of our trips cater to beginners. However, for most trips, participants are expected to be in good physical shape in order to participate in the activity.

Is Outdoor Programs permitted to operate on US Forest Service Lands?

Outdoor Programs holds Special Use Permits with the US Forest Service, for the following ranger districts - Nantahala, Pisgah and Grandfather. Outdoor Programs is permitted to operate on National Forest Service Land. This permit states: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202.720.5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.