The university's nationally known Outdoor Program makes it easy for students to take advantage of outdoor recreational opportunities in the area. Surrounded by mountains and public lands, Pocatello offers hiking, rock climbing, fishing and hunting, and nordic and downhill skiing just minutes from town. In addition, C.W. HOG , the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group, gives persons with disabilities and able-bodied persons an opportunity to enjoy many outdoor activities together. C.W. HOG has served as a prototype for other programs throughout the world. Intercollegiate competition for both women and men is offered in basketball, cross-country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, golf, and tennis.
Women compete intercollegiately in volleyball and soccer and men in football.
Skiing and snowboarding , soccer, rugby and fencing are among the club sports, Campus Recreation sponsors a variety of intramural sports , including softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball and Ultimate Frisbee.