Outdoor Adventure Center

OAC

The OAC is a university based, outdoor education and recreation program offering outdoor recreation adventure trips, classes/workshops, and outdoor informational services. We provide outdoor equipment rentals and repairs. Our library contains one of the region’s most extensive collections of outdoor resources: books, magazines, periodicals, videos and DVDs, equipment catalogs, and more than 1,000 US Topographical maps of the Intermountain West.

EVENTS

45^thAnnual Pocatello Pump

September 13, 2025
8 AM, Ross Park

The longest running climbing competition in America. Started in 1981, the event serves as a fundraiser for the Climber’s Scholarship. The Climber's Scholarship benefits students that participate in The Pump.

The Pocatello Pump is a top rope climbing competition that has gained a reputation for being the friendliest competition in the nation. The Pump offers experiences for climbers of all abilities.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

ISU Ambush

September 27, 2025
10 AM, Bartz Field

The Ambush is a high-energy team obstacle race designed to challenge your strength, speed, and teamwork. An “ambush” is a group of tigers—so gather your crew of 4–7 people and take on the course together in true Bengal spirit!

While this is primarily a team event, limited spots are available for individual entrants ready to take on the challenge solo. Get ready to run, climb, crawl, and conquer in this unforgettable adventure.