SOAR Guide

Spending time in nature is vital for our physical and mental well-being. As an HKUST SOAR Guide, you'll not only enjoy the outdoors – you’ll help others discover nature too! 

You are empowered to design and lead transformative outdoor adventures that foster campus connections. Our exclusive training journey elevates your practical outdoor skills, unlocks your leadership potential, and helps you grow together as a connected community.  

🔍 Is This You?
  • 🥾 Passionate about experiencing or exploring the outdoors.
  • 🤝 Aiming to establish meaningful connections with like-minded peers.
  • 👣 Interested in leading and gaining experience in outdoor event planning.
  • 🌱 Valuing personal growth, discovering strengths, building resilience, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

No prior outdoor experience is needed—we will train you from the ground up!

Program Dates

Date

Time

Theme

21 Sep 2026 (Mon)

6:30-8:30pm

SOAR Guide Kickoff & Team Connect

28 Sep 2026 (Mon)

6:30-8:30pm

Navigation Skills Training# 

1 Oct 2026 (Thu)

9am-5pm

Mountain Day 1#

5 Oct 2026 (Mon)

6:30-8:30pm

Safety Skills Training# 

11 Oct 2026 (Sun)

9am-5pm

Mountain Day 2#

31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 (Sat-Sun)

9am-5pm next day 

Leadership Training Camp: Trust, Challenge & Outdoor Leadership

9 Nov 2026 (Mon)

6:30pm-8:30pm

Leadership Lab: From Awareness to Action

15 Nov 2026 (Sun) / 
20 Nov 2026 (Fri)

10am-1pm /

4:00-8:00pm

Leadership in Practice: Razor Hill Hike / 
Devil’s Peak Sunset

 Mid to Late Nov

TBC

Sub Team Advising: From Ideas to Event Pitch

22 Nov 2026 (Sun)

10am-5pm

Leadership in Practice: From Confusion to Clarity

Jan – Apr 2027

TBC

Engaging Others: SOAR in Action

8 Feb 2027 (Mon)

6:30-8:30pm

Leadership Lab: From Solo to Shared

22 Feb 2027 (Mon)

6:30-8:30pm

Leadership Lab: From Informing to Inspiring

8 Mar 2027 (Mon) 

6:30-8:30pm

Final Challenge: Kick-off Forum

28 Mar 2027 (Sun)

TBC

Final Challenge: From Confident to Competent

26 Apr 2027 (Mon)

6:30-8:30pm

Celebration: Summit the Journey

#100% attendance is required for obtaining the Mountain Craft Certificate issued by Hong Kong, China Mountaineering and Climbing Union

Apply now

Sign up here by 9 Sep (Wed)
Enquiry: cpjourney@ust.hk

Remarks:

1. Applicants will be invited to a Group Selection on 11 Sep (Fri) or 12 Sep (Sat). Students who cannot attend the in-person selection for valid reasons can request an online session in advance.

2. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $3,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students' Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$1,200.

3. A certificate will be issued to recognize your contribution to the HKUST SOAR Community upon the full completion of the program.