Adventure Trips - Guidelines and FAQs

To register or join and event, contact outdooradventures@ung.edu for more information.

1. Currently enrolled University of North Georgia (UNG) fee-paying students and full-time, benefitted faculty and staff are eligible to register and participate in North Georgia Outdoor Adventures (OA) trips.
2. Alumni of UNG and dependents* of full-time, benefitted faculty or staff members are eligible to register and participate in OA trips.
3. Participants who are not associated with UNG in any way are not eligible for OA trips at this time.
4. Participants 18 years or older or have a signed consent form from their legal guardian.
5. The OA Program will not hold space for individuals who have registered but not paid for the trip; participants who pay up front will receive first priority.
6. Payment for trips is due in full at the time of registration, with the exception of trips that require a deposit. Credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment at this time (excludes American Express).
7. Registration is complete once payment is received.
8. In order to be eligible for any trip, participants must complete an OA Waiver and Health History Form.

1. Transportation is provided. 
2. Prices vary based upon each trip. Typically included in the trip price is vendor/guide for the activity and trip leader service. More details about what is included in the specific trip will be given at the time of registration.
3. Food will not be provided on trips unless otherwise stated.
4. There will be no planned pre-trip meetings unless the OA staff deem such a meeting necessary. In that case, the OA staff will notify all registered participants via email about the pre-trip meeting.
5. The OA staff will provide all necessary gear for any trip. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, harnesses, and helmets. If participants choose to use said gear, they will need to complete an Equipment Rental Agreement, which will be provided.
6. Participants are allowed to bring personal gear with the understanding that it will be inspected by the competent OA staff to ensure that it is safe and appropriate for intended uses.
7. If a participant has a request requiring special accommodations, the participant should contact the OA Program Supervisor at least two weeks prior to any pre-trip meeting and/or trip.
8. Participants must follow the guidelines stated in the UNG Student Code of Conduct on all OA trips; if they do not comply, the OA staff have the authority to remove said participant from the trip.
9. The use of alcohol, illegal recreational drugs or any form of tobacco while participating in an OA trip is prohibited.
10. Participants are strongly encouraged to adhere to Leave No Trace principles.
11. In the event that a participant voluntarily leaves the group or fails to follow University and/or OA Guidelines and Procedures and must be separated from the group, the OA staff will no longer be responsible for said participant. The participant will bear responsibility for arranging and paying for return transportation.
12. In the event that a participant is late to the trip’s pre-determined group meeting, therefore causing them to miss the group departure time, they are no longer considered a participant of OA. OA staff will no longer be responsible for said participant.
13. No pets will be permitted on trips, with the exception of service animals. In reference to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Titles II and III, OA reserves the right to ask for documentation of the service animal or doctor’s note concerning the disability the service animal is being provided for so the OA staff can best accommodate any participant needs. Any additional assistance or requirements should be discussed with OA staff at least one week prior to the trip.

Georgia law requires that a specially trained Assistance Dog be allowed to accompany a blind, deaf, or disabled person or trainer to all public accommodations and common carriers. Extra charges cannot be made due to the presence of the dog, but if the dog causes damage to the premises, the owner of the dog is liable.

1. In the event a trip is canceled because of bad weather or other circumstances, the Outdoor Adventures Staff will notify registered participants 24 hours in advance. Trips will generally not be canceled because of rain, but in the case that one is canceled due to extenuating circumstances, the Outdoor Adventures staff will let participants know as soon as possible. Refunds will be given on a case by case basis.
2. If a participant registers with payment for a trip but is unable to attend, he or she has the option to transfer the payment to another upcoming OA trip or event. If the cost of the new trip exceeds the previous balance, the participant will have to pay the remaining associated fees. If the trip cost does not exceed the previous balance, the participant will not receive a refund.
3. Refunds will only be given on rare occasions, and in that event, all participants will receive a refund. A refund form, vendor registration form, and a W-9 must be completed by each participant and turned into the Outdoor Adventures Program Supervisor within two weeks of the canceled trip. Once the Outdoor Adventures Program Supervisor receives all forms, a check will be mailed to the participant's mailing address within two weeks.
4. All final decisions are at the discretion of the OA Program Supervisor.

*All refunds are subjected to a 5% service fee.