About Us

Our Mission: Geneseo Outing Club strives to provide an easy way for students to experience the great outdoors. The outings we offer challenge students both physically and mentally, while creating a setting in which students develop new skills and make meaningful friendships. Each trip allows students to try new things and step outside their everyday boundaries, while having help and support from their fellow members. Students gain an appreciation for the outdoors, and learn the significance of protecting and enjoying the wilderness. Most importantly, we always have fun!

Brief History: The Outing Club was started three years ago by a group of students who simply had a love for the outdoors that they wanted to share with the Geneseo community.  Two years ago, GOC was officially recognized by SUNY Geneseo, and since then we have continued to grow.  

GOC has traveled all over the northeast, from caving in the Adirondacks to camping locally.  Students backpacked in the high peaks region of the Adirondacks, rock climbed in Rochester, hiked in Letchworth State Park, and much more. 

Past Events:

Campus Clean-Up, fall 2007: a post Halloween sweep of the Geneseo campus

Battle of the Open Mic Knight, spring 2008: an open mic with a winner at the end!

White Water Rafting, spring 2008: a fun end-of-the-year trip down the Grand Canyon of the East, in Letchworth State Park

Nature Walk, fall 2007: a ranger-led walk in Letchworth State Park, focusing on 'edible nature'

Also trips to the Genesee Abbey, Rockventures Climbing Gym in Rochester, Mt. Morris Dam, and much more!

Alternative Spring Break: Please visit the spring break page for more information.