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CLINICS
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Beginning Rock Clinic
As a preface to our beginner outdoor rock trip, join our climbing guru for an evening of climbing education. We will not only belay certify you in this clinic but we also go over all the techniques, terminology, common equipment used in outdoor climbing, and safety issues. Combining this with the out door trip the following weekend completes the entire Beginners rock Course.
date: Mondays, September 15 & November 3
time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
place: Climbing Gym - student Recreation center
cost: $2/$4/$6
limit: 12
Sport Lead Climbing Clinic
This clinic will teach the experienced, confident and belay certified climber the fundamentals behind lead climbing in a gym or outdoor setting. The clinic will be a mix of short, instruction, and hands on experience as both the belayer and the climber. Climber must be able to comfortably climb a 5.7-5.8 rated climb in a top rope situation.
date: Wednesdays, October 8 & November 19
time: 7 p.m.
place: Climbing Gym STudent Recreation Center
limit: 8
Whitewater Kayaking School
This fun and exciting first-timers course is designed to enhance your knowledge of whitewater kayaking and moving water safety. Each participant will learn basic paddling skills and techniques, safety consideration, fundamentals whitewater rescue skills, equipment selection and maintenance, and selections of routes/trips to participate in for both flat-water rescue skills, equipment selection of maintenance, and selections of routes/trips to participate in for both flat-water and whitewater outings. the course begins with four sessions in still water and will e completed with a progressive two-day option river trip. See water sports section. Please plan to attend all clinic dates. No prior experience is necessary - the is for first time kayakers. See our web site for more details.
dates: Tuesday & Thursday, September 16 & 18 and Tuesday & Wednesday, September 23 & 24
times: 6-9:15 p.m.
place: SRC Pool
leaders: Carson Tortorige, Katie Robertson
limit: 10
General Bike Maintenance
Our in-house guru will show you how to do simple repairs and adjustments on your bike that will keep you on the road through all situations. Be prepared when yo have your next flat, take care of those grinding gears and protect y9oor investment with the safest inner-city locking techniques. Bring your bike to learn the detailed ins and outs of roadside maintenance on your own machine.
date: November, 12
time: 5:30 p.m.
place: touch the Earth entrance
limit: 10
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Great Smoky Mountains Fall Color Tour
Enjoy a three day fall color tour of Great Smoky Mountain National Park by vehicle and foot. We will see the park from many angles and then dive into the wilderness away from sightseers to backpack under the gleaming canopy. Bring your camera because the views, will be spectacular. Participants should be in good physical condition and previous camping experience is a plus.
date:
Friday-Sunday, October 24-26
cost: $18/$20/$24
includes transportation and leadership
rating: moderate
limit: 8
Joyce Kilmer Wilderness
Backpack in a 17,000 acre desolate wilderness area nestled in the he most beautiful area of the western North Carolina mountains. Our hike will take you through lush basins and up rugged and steep ridgelines up to 5,300 feet. This are is unique with its virgin old growth hardwood forests of poplar, hemlock, and oaks.
dates: Friday-Sunday, October 17-19
cost: $12/$14/$19
includes transportation and leadership
rating: moderate
leader: Gardner Neely and Ryan Luke
limit: 7
Chattooga River Trail
Novice and experienced backpackers are invited to join us for this moderate weekend trek. Hike 8-10 miles in the late fall colors along the National Wild & Scenic Chattooga River and camp along the river bank in the Sumter National Forest wilderness. We will also visit the amazingly picturesque "cascades" and spend quality time relaxing by the river.
dates: Saturday-Sunday, November 8-9
cost: $12/$14/$19 includes transportation and leadership
rating: moderate
leader: Gardner Neely
limit: 7
Cloudland Canyon
Spend a day hiking along the rim of this amazing 1,200 ft. deep canyon in far northwest Georgia. Enjoy the breathtaking overlooks then hike down to two spectacular cascading waterfalls spilling over layered sandstone. This is a moderate eight mile day hike that is suitable for beginners and experienced hikers.
date: Sunday, November 23
cost: $8/$9/$10 includes transportation and leadership
rating: moderate
limit: 8
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DAY HIKES
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Blood Mountain and Desoto Falls Hike
Hike the short but steep trail to the top of scenic Blood Mountain, the sixth highest mountain in georgia. At 4,461 feet, you will enjoy the scenic panoramic view from the rocky outcroppings while eating lunch. With enough time we will check out other amazing sites in the area such as Desoto Falls.
date: Saturday, September 6
cost: $8/$9/$10 includes transportation and leadership
rating: moderate
leader: Wayne & Katie Robertson
limit: 8
Grassy Mountain Tower Trail
This hike will find you climbing moderate to strenuous two miles to take in a 360 degree view then hiking an easy 1.5 miles around Lake Conasauga. This high elevation lake is unique and worth the climb. Enjoy swimming in the lake. Good clothing and physical condition are needed for this six mile hike.
date: Saturday, September 20
cost: $8/$9/$10 includes transportation and leadership
rating: moderate
leader: Gardner Neely
limit: 8
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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Trail Riding
Beginner and experienced riders will enjoy this opportunity to tour by
horseback in Blue Ridge, GA. We'll spend 1.5 hours in the saddle riding through dense forest, open fields,a nd moist bottoms on privately owned land.
date:
trip #1 - Saturday, September 21
trip #2 - Sunday, October 5
trip #3: - Saturday, October 18
trip #4 - Saturday, November 1*
cost: $40/$45/$50 per trip
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transportation, leadership, horse and guide
registration deadline for trips:
Wednesday before each trip date!
*Parent/Child trip is designed for an adult to bring a child 8 - 16 years of age. Individuals without children may also register, but must expect children to be present. All children pay the student rate.
limit: 8
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Click here for registration form and info sheet on the Break Trip to fabulous Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski-Snow board trip December 11-17, 2008. Don't miss out on this one - space is limited!
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ROCK CLIMBING |
Beginner OUtdoor Rock Course
This one day trip is open to all levels of climbing but will be oriented towards the beginner outdoor climber. We will take you out to a popular rock climbing destination in georgia to test your outdoor climbing ability and put learned skills to test. Combine this with the Rock Climbing Clinic to take advantage of the full instructions course.
date: Sunday, September 21
cost: $12/$15/$20
includes transportation, climbing equipment and shoes, instructional and leadership.
limit: 8
Sandrock Intermediate Rock Climbing Trip
This climbing palace has an abundance of intermediate climbing routes for the above beginner and beyond level of climber. We will spend the day testing skills on climbing routes that meet you ability. Climbers will find plenty of bouldering opportunities with our crash pads during down time. Belay certification on the indoor climbing wall is required.
date: Sunday, October 19
cost: $12/$15/$20
Includes transportation climbing equipment and shoes, instruction and leadership.
limit: 8
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