March Madness Ski Trip

It was March 7 and it was cold and the snow was coming down steadily and students started arriving at the wall with all their snowboarding/skiing gear. We were almost all together at the departure time but there was just one friend that we needed to wait on because she was coming from Columbus and the roads were backed up and traffic was slow due to the weather. As soon as this awesome friend, whom everyone ended up loving, got here, we took off on a 4 hour drive to a cabin near Seven Springs Resort. The first night was a little slow someone put the movie Out Cold on and people either watched it or went off to bed. There was also a mini dance party in the kitchen at midnight. The next day we had a harty breakfast and piled back into the van for the drive to the Resort. Once there Tim and Brady got everybody their tickets for the day, laid down some ground rules, and gave us a time and place to meet back up, then let us loose. Everyone went out to shred up the slopes before lunch. Around 1 o’clock students started to come in for lunch and warm up a bit. Soon though they were back out on the slopes tearing it up. Before everyone realized it, it was time to meet up and get back to the vans. Malia was sent out into the freezing cold to start the vans and scrape the ice off of the windshild. As soon as this was done we set off for the cabin. The drive was a slow one since we were driving in the dark and the wind was really picking up and blowing snow into the line of sight. When we got back a couple people made a wicked spaghetti dinner while the leaders of the trip took firsties on showering. After dinner we all cleaned up and hung out playing cards before heading off to bed, everyone was super tired from a sweet day out on the moutain. We woke up had a good breakfast, made sure to clean up the cabin and we all jumped back into the vans and started the long trip home. It was quite the fun trip.

Whats up?!?!

It was a cold and

windy ride to the top.

Food. mmmm.

The couch was a little small...

Riding solo.

New friends!

Paint Ball Wars

On April 21, 2008 a group of 50students from the three different campus housing buildings gathered atthe student center to fill out waivers for an exciting and intense gameof paintball. There was lots of chatter about who wasgoing to shoot who but everyone had the same mind set to shoot their Residence Student Mentor at least once. The students got to the Field Lab and were ready to start playing. While Zach and Kevin finished setting up the barriers Tim explained some of the rules about how we were going to run these games, mainly therefferee has the final say. After this Tim asked the students to split up into four groups of ten kids each since we only had twenty markers and helments available for use. While they were doing this a couple of veterans(Paint Ball Club Members) showed up and asked to get in on the games. Zach and Kevin had come back and after we were all introduced, Tim explained the first game, which was capture the flag. After intense games of rock paper scissorsthe teams that were first to play got their gear and went out to the playing field. Game one was in session. Gametwo happened between the two teams who didn't get to play. Game three became a game called Hostage. Basically, Team "A" has to go and retrieve one of their own who is held hostage by Team "B". After a couple of rounds of "Hostage", volunteer referees were appointed so Tim, Zach, and Kevin could join a tweaked version of the Hostage game as Interactive Agents (Hired by the family of the hostage). They were to enter at the 5 minute mark from any point of the playing field to retrieve the hostage while taking on the other two teams. The next scenerio game they played was called "Protect the President". The CIA was to get the President, who was unarmed, past the Terrorists to theotherside of the playing field without the President getting hit. Theonly way the CIA could get out was by breaking paint on their masks.Needless to say, the CIA won that one. It was getting late and paintwas running low, so the refs decided to playa couple of games of "GodMode". This game was simple, the only way to get out was to either runout of paint or CO2, or surrender. Overall, the day went extremely welland everyone had a great time. I saw some of the guys in school onMonday and they had some good welts and great stories to go withthem.

Protect the President^















Extreme Rage^.
















He got marked ^.












So much fun!!!

Outdoor Pursuits Spring Line Up

Backpacking Trip: April 18-20: Have you ever wanted to see wild ponies, summit a mountain or live out of a backpack for a weekend. Mt. Rogers spring backpacking trip gives you the
opportunity to do all 3. Come enjoy the beautiful mountain setting of Virginia. Camping Gear can be provided. Moderate level of hiking. Cost of this trip is 35 American Dollars!

Backpacking Trip: May 9-11: Enjoy seeing and spending time in the outdoors? Then come spend the weekend exploring the wonderland of Monongahela National Forest as we travel along the Tea Creek Trail by backpack. Camping Gear can be
provided. All levels of hikers welcomed! Another great trip for only 3500 pennies.

Rock Climbing Trip: May 30– Jun 1: Do you like to rock climb or have always wanted to see what it is all about. Come spend the weekend with us at the Red River Gorge as we pull down, and climb our hands off. Hope to see everyone there. Cost of this trip is 40 dollars even!

*Stay tuned to find out about our other opportunities to get out and explore!

Climbing Club.. WOo WOo.. Tuesday nights (6-9er) the lights go on and the climbers come out. So come learn and enjoy with us the many different aspects of Rock Climbing whether it’s bouldering , top rope climbing or even the intense lead climbing.

Kayaking Club: Mondays 6:30-8:30 Located -In the swimming pool
If you are interested in learning the many different techniques of paddling then come learn and enjoy with us. No experience necessary.Bathing Suits required!

For more information, call Tim " the Boss" Rice at 740-753-6541
Or e-mail him Rice_T@Hocking.edu

Mt. Rogers Spring Backpacking Trip

Have you ever wanted to summit a mountain, see wild ponies or just live out of a backpack for a weekend. Well this trip is perfect for you! Come spend the weekend of April 18-20th, traveling along what some people say is the best part of the famous Appalachian Trail. We will travel light and cover short distances to be able to accommodate moderate skill level of hikers. All you need to participate is a sturdy pair of boots and the Outdoor Pursuits Staff can help you with the rest! We will have the chance to summit Mt. Rogers sometime early afternoon on Saturday then continue our hiking along the Wilburn ridge having the chance to take in the breath taking views of the beautiful state of Virginia. Lots of good times and memories to be made. This trip is the finishing project for Mark Hofmeister's internship. So come enjoy with me my final project for my degree! Hope to see y'all there!

*NOTICE*

If interested please sign up prior to mandatory Pre-trip meeting Tuesday April 15th, at 4:00 pm in the stuent center! You can either take this trip as a class or just for fun!

1. The class # is Rec 100-240, you will have to pay a course fee on top of the cost of the trip.
2. COST is 35 dollars or 3500 pennies.
3. For more Information e-mail either me
4. Mark at Hofmeisterm@gmail.com or
5. Tim Rice at Rice_t@hocking.edu
   
   
   
   
   
   

-Trip Has Been Cancelled-

Coming March 16-22 ! ! !

Red River Gorge Spring Break Trip

Non-Stop Adventure!

Come spend the week with the Outdoor Pursuits staff as we explore the endless possibilities of the Red River Gorge. Canoe the Middle Red River, push your vertical limits on the seemingly endless Rock Climbs, and traverse your way through the numerous trails while Backpacking around the scenic wind and water cut Gorge. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, this trip is for you. Our experienced staff will provide you with all the gear and show you the proper techniques to make this trip your best spring break EVA!

We will explore all that the Red River Gorge has to throw at us. The Gorge is located in Daniel Boone National Forest and offers scenic views that are impossible to ignore. Natural stone arches, like the one shown above, will be visited along with cliff edge views and other beauty that the Gorge has to offer. We get to experience all of this while sleeping out under the stars (Well, in tents but close enough).

The week will consist of two days of Climbing, two days of Backpacking, and one day of Canoeing.

There will be a Pre-Trip Meeting Wednesday March 5 at 5pm in the Clubroom.

Stop by the Student Center and talk to Tim Rice (740-753-6541)to sign up!

-Trip Has Been Cancelled-

Upcoming Climbing Competition

Hocking College Outdoor Pursuits

Student Climbing Competition

What:

Hocking College Climbing Competition

“Huckfest” – Dyno Competition hosted by “Wild Mercantile, Ltd”

“The Pull”- Pull Up Competition hosted by

Cost of this great event is $20 before February 22^nd

- $25 After February 22^nd

When:

Saturday, March 1^st

Registration @ 9-10am

Comp Begins @ 11am

Where:

Hocking College Climbing Wall

Student Recreation Center on Campus

3301 Hocking Parkway

Nelsonville, Oh 45764

740-753-6541

Who:

Any climber that would like to have a great time. Open to public and community members.

Divisions:

Beginner 5.6-5.8+

Intermediate 5.9-5.10+

Advanced 5.11-5.12+

Why:

It’s a great way for climbers to get together and have a great time while climbing. The positive vibes and comradely well help every climber, climb to new limits. It’s not about competing; it’s about friends and new routes. Almost forgot to mention: the sweet prizes from the following Companies, with the list growing daily.

Wild Mercantile, Ltd.

The Pedaler and Packer

Mountain Hardwear

Solution Rock Gym

Rocky Boots

So Ill Holds

Rock N Ice Magazine

Romano’s Pizza

Papa John’s

Benchmade Knives

Nicro’s Climbing Walls and Holds

Joshua Climbing Salve

Black Diamond

RBH Designs

Asana Pack Works

Project Holds

Revolution Holds

Challenge Course Week Class

Back in the beginning of February we hosted a class to show students the ins and outs for challenge course operations. During the same event we ran new staff through the ringer of training and testing out for the course, it was a good time. We spent the weekend "learning the ropes" of Hocking Colleges course, see photos below of the weekend.Above: This individual was all smiles, all day long.

Above: Twins?

Above: Kevin , kept repeating, "I think this thing is broken". We were never sure what he was really talking about.Above: Remember to "screw down, so you don't screw up". The catch phrase of the day!

Above: The act of debriefing, aka; Mr . Patatoe Head

Our Next Ropes weekend class is spring quarter April 11-13, Course # GS170240. Shoot Tim Rice an Email if you have any questions.