Monday, September 29, 2008

Fall Trip Line Up

This fall is action packed with a variety of pursuits to meet your outdoor needs. The new and talented staff is working to bring you a smoregusboard of adventures. They offer everything from clinics, evening sessions, day trips, weekend outings, and week long excursions, they want you to have it all.

October-

10-12 Red River Gorge Climbing Trip- Looking for a weekend getaway? Look no further and join us for a climbing trip to Kentucky' s Red River Gorge. The "Red"is home to world class climbing, catering to climbers of all skill levels. Come let Hocking's Outdoor Pursuits staff guide you through the sandstone walls of the Red and see why the area is know around the world. From beginner boulder problems to advanced sports routes , we will experience it all. We also can provide you with all the necessary gear you will need. The challenge is what you make it, sign up now.

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17-19 High Ropes Weekend Class- Spend the weekend learning the ropes with hocking college outdoor pursuits . Located in the gym of the student center, come and experience the worlds only retractable high ropes course. Get to know the ins and outs of a high ropes course and challenge yourself to many challenging high ropes obstacles.

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29th West Virginia Bouldering Day Trip- Travel with us to the hills of West Virginia and experience some of the areas challenging bouldering problems. Enjoy a day of hiking through the beautiful woods of West Virginia in seek of boulders to challenge the climbing of all skill levels.

November-
2nd Hocking Hills Climbing Day- Come enjoy a day of climbing in the local Hocking hills. Challenge yourself to some of the best bouldering and top rope southeastern Ohio has to offer. Let the Outdoor Pursuits staff show you some of the local climbing hot spots.

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8th Disc Golf Tour- Spend the day with Kevin touring what Chillicothe, Ohio has to offer the Disc Golf enthusiast. We will play one course in the morning, have a grill out and play the second course after lunch and return to Hocking campus in the afternoon. Two full 18 hole course await to challenge your skill. Disc and transportation can be provided.

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9th Mountain Biking Day Trip-Let Shane and Dustyn show you a little of what WV has to offer. You will spend the day riding the trails at Mountwood State Park, located just outside of Parkersburg. Bike and helmet can be provided.

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14-16 Daniel Boone National Forest Backpacking Trip- Enjoy spending time in the outdoors? Come spend the weekend backpacking along rivers and through the woods of Kentucky's wonderful national forest. Don't have the gear, no problem we can provide all the necessary equipment you will need.

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December-

15-19 Sou
thern Climbing/Bouldering Trip- Tour the dirty south and let Outdoor Pursuits guide you to some of the best climbing the south has to offer. We can provide you with all the necessary gear you'll need throughout the weekend. Join us and enjoy the outdoors while challenging yourself to some southern climbing.

January-

23-25
Crawlathon- Kentucky caving Event-
This will be the 28th annual CARTER CAVES CRAWLATHON. It is a much anticipated event among the hardy individualists who attend it loyally. It is somewhat unique among "caving" events in that it provides beneficial activities for anyone interested in caves and caving without regard to their level of expertise. Some who attend have never "caved" before, while others may be among the best known cavers in the country. Anyone interested in caves or caving will find something they can do.


Friday, September 26, 2008

Smart Start


Start Start has officially ended.



But here are a few photos of the paint ball games the Outdoor Pursuits facilitated all week.

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During the week we also ran;
- Climbing
- Rappelling
- Bouldering
- Disc Golf
- Slack Lining

- Biking
- Challenge Course
- Kayaking

I heard that a paint ball video is in the works so stay tuned!