Get outside with Puget Sound Outdoors!

Want to experience the outdoors, learn new skills, and meet new people? Look no further! PSO offers various types of trips throughout the year for you to get outside whether you want to explore nature local to Tacoma, play in the snow, or even travel to another state during spring break! Our trained leaders plan each trip and will teach you the basics of what you need to know.

Unless otherwise stated, our trips are designed to be introductory experiences. For some trips, we do recommend or require some prior experience. That information would be found in the trip description on the trips linked on this page.
 

 

Trip-related Information

Once a trip is open for registration, you may register at the Expeditionary in-person or over the phone during our open hours. Payment for the trip is required to hold your spot on the trip.

Trip registration includes transportation, equipment rentals, instruction from trained leaders, and any entrance, reservation, or camping fees. Meals are also included on overnight trips.

If a trip is filled and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, you can be added by the Expeditionary staff. If a spot becomes available, everyone on the waitlist will be contacted and the spot will fill on a first-come-first-served basis.

Pre-trip meetings are mandatory in order to participate in PSO trips. They typically occur within the week leading up to the trip, but you will be given specific meeting information upon registering for your trip. Your trip leaders will also e-mail you a meeting reminder.

During this meeting, you will meet your trip leaders and other people going on the trip. Trip leaders will review important logistics and safety information with you. You may also practice some skills related to the trip and get fitted for and check out any necessary equipment for your participation. All equipment is included as part of your registration so you will not pay any additional rental fees for the trip.

You will also fill out a medical information card and liability forms. Please come prepared with your medical insurance information.

If Puget Sound Outdoors cancels the trip due to weather, lack of participants, or other circumstances, the participant will receive a refund.

For the following trip types, if the participant cancels their registration the indicated number of business days (defined as Monday-Friday when classes are in session) or more prior to the first day of the trip, a refund will be given. Cancellations made after those time frames will not be eligible for a refund. If you or Puget Sound Outdoors are able to find another individual to take your place on the trip 2 or more business days in advance for a 1-2 day trip or 5 or more business days in advance for a 3+ day trip, a refund will be given.

Trip Length Refund Eligible Refund Ineligible
1-2 Days 6 or more听business days before the first day of the trip 5 or less business days before the first day of the trip
3+ Days 11 or more听business days before the first day of the trip 10 or less business days before the first day of the trip

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Fall 2025 Trips

Check out all the trips we are offering this semester! Unless otherwise stated, trips are open to all experience levels.

Location: Tacoma, WA

Cost: $8

Pre Trip Meeting: Wednesday, September 8 - 5:30 pm at the Expedtionary

Driving Time from Campus: 0:20

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Start your semester off with a bang and join us for a tasty trip to pick some blueberries. A sweet day where you will get back to campus in the afternoon to get a head start on being an academic weapon.

 

 

Location: Bedal, WA

Cost: $40

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 3:00

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Join us for a nice hike with plenty of variety. Beautiful forest, a rushing creek, waterfalls of all shapes and sizes, and of course a large blue-green lake surrounded by snowy peaks. At 10.4 miles and 1,400 feet of elevation gain, this trail is rated Moderate/Hard

Location: Gig Harbor, WA

Cost: $44

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 0:30

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Who doesn't love paddleboarding in the sound! A great way to relax this fall with a quick cruise in the beautiful PNW. Word on the street is there is also a lighthouse at the end...

Location: Westport, WA

Cost: $53

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 2:00

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Join PSO for a rocking day of surfing some PNW waves! No surfing experience is necessary for this PSO adventure, this is beginner-friendly! However, you will need to pass a simple swim test to attend the trip. The registration fee will cover the surfboard and wetsuit rentals!

Location: North Bend, WA

Cost: $11

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 1:15

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Talapus and Olallie lakes wait for your company! Right outside of North Bend, enjoy just under 6 miles of beautiful trail with about 1,200 feet of slow and steady elevation gain on this out and back trail. The lakes of Snoqualmie pass await your visit! 

Location: Leavenworth, WA

Cost: $47

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 3:00

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Join the climbing cords for a super exciting bouldering adventure in the majestic town of Leavenworth Washington! No previous outdoor climbing experience or personal gear necessary! Come hang!!!

Location: Ashford, WA

Cost: $47

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 2:00

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Hey gang! Wanna go backpacking but don't want to eat freeze dried meals or boring old trail mix? We have just the trip for you! This beginner friendly gourmet backpacking trip has all the bells and whistles ! Yummy food, designer tents, and beautiful views of waterfalls and calm alpine lakes!

Location: Gold Bar, WA

Cost: $12

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 1:15

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Join us for an epic day hike to Mount Si. This hike is 8 miles round trip with 3,400 feet of elevation. The views are amazing and we will take an monumental lunch break at the top!

Location: Cougar, WA

Cost: $65

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 3:00

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Come caving at Ape caves, near Mount Saint Helens, the volcano that exploded most recently in the US! With caves cut with lava, this is just the right kind of fright for spooky season. Make sure to bring a headlamp and your spookiest stories! This beginner-friendly adventure will explore 2.4 miles of beautiful and unique terrain! 

Location: Snoqualmie, WA

Cost: $17

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 1:15

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

With a scary two mile dark former train tunnel and views of the Cascade mountains and falls everywhere, this trip is not to be missed. We'd love to see you on trail with us!

Location Enchanted Valley Goat Mountain and Green River
Cost $100 $100
Pre Trip Meeting TBA TBA
Driving Time From Campus 3:15 3:00
Estimated Departure TBA TBA
Estimated Return TBA TBA

Enchanted Valley: Ever wanted to see a magical valley? Hike with us on this fun 20 mile round trip adventure. With great sights from 3,000 feet of elevation! Enjoy your fall break in Olympic National Park sleeping beneath the stars rejuvenating your tired little academic weapon brains.

Goat Mountain and Green River: This 20 mile loop has it all! Views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams, old growth forest and a 'Deadman's" lake all while moving through diverse ecological levels. With 4k feet of elevation and 20 miles of hiking, this fall break trip is just waiting for you!听

Location: Eatonville, WA

Cost: $10

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 1:00

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

This rocking day hike has three waterfalls and wild blackberries along the trail. With a little under 6 miles of hiking, this day hike will get you home in time to still dress up for Halloween! This is a mellow hike with a beautiful waterfall at the end!

Location: Tacoma, WA

Cost: $10

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 0:20

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Let's go whizzing through the trees, trail riding, on a fun mountain biking trip. Save a horse, ride a bike here at Swan Creek. 

Location: Gold Bar, WA

Cost: $15

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 1:15

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Gold bar is known to have some of the best bouldering in the state and is welcoming to all levels of climbers. There is something for everyone here and getting out and about is a great way to destress right before finals. 

Location: Kitsap, WA

Cost: $19

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 1:15

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Join your leaders for a culinary excursion in the wilderness. This 5 mile trek includes gourmet snacks and a scrumtpious meal cooked on trail. This low to moderately difficulty hike has 1000 ft of elevation gain and the trail showcases the majestic beauty of both Mount Rainier and Olympic NP.

Location: Vashon Island, WA

Cost: $19

Pre Trip Meeting: TBA

Driving Time from Campus: 0:45

Estimated Departure: TBA

Estimated Return: TBA

Ever been to Vashon Island? Yeah me neither but now could be the time to go! With views of the Puget sound from Gig Harbor to Seattle this island has a tree that eats bikes, a beautiful lighthouse and amazing forests. Come on a nice hike before school ends!