Outdoor Recreation
SEPT. 28 (Sat)
TRAIL MAINTENANCE & CLIMBING @ Kings Bluff, TN
FREE! // Sign-up by: Fri, Sept. 20 / Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, Sept 24 at 5 pm
Come join Vanderbilt Outdoor Rec and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition for a day of trail maintenance. We will travel to Clarksville to work on Middle Tennessee-s best rock climbing resource. Our goal is to repair sections of trail that have seen heavy use and help other sections that are eroding quickly. Expect to get dirty and have fun. Time and weather permitting, we will climb a couple routes at the end of the day. (Note: This trip is during the VU Family Weekend.) Estimated trip duration: 9 am - 6 pm.
SEPT. 29 (Sunday)
RIVER CLEAN-UP: via CANOEING @ Harpeth River, TN
FREE! // Sign-up by: Fri, Sept. 20 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Sept 24 at 6 pm
We have cleaned this river before, so maybe it will show! This will be a 5-mile canoe trip, except the emphasis will be on picking up the trash from the Harpeth River. Equipment, transportation, clean-up supplies, and lunch are provided. Beginners are welcome. (Note: This trip is during the VU Family Weekend.) Estimated trip duration: 8 am - 5 pm.
OCT. 5 (Sat)
(Beginner - Advanced) BOULDERING @ Little Rock City, TN
Cost: $41 // Sign-up by: Fri, Sept. 27 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Oct 1 at 5 pm
Join the VU Outdoor Rec climbers for a day of ego-bruising, stone crushing, and awesomeness as we descend upon one of the east coast-s most renowned boulder fields, Little Rock City. This field is home to the many notable boulder problems that could keep the most seasoned climbers busy for year. We will spend the day testing the limits of our strength as well as our skin! Space is limited to 8 people, so don-t delay!!! Climbing shoe rental is $5.50 extra. Estimated trip duration: 7 am to 9 pm.
OCT. 5 – 6 (Sat. – Sun.)
CAMPING & HIKING @ Bells Bend Park, TN
Cost: $33 // Sign-up by: Fri, Sept. 27 / Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Oct 1 at 6 pm
This trip will serve as a great introduction to camping! The Bells Bend Park is located west of Vanderbilt, in Davidson County. We will get there in time to cook dinner and set up our tents. If it is not cloudy, this is a great location for star gazing. On Sunday, we will cook breakfast, break camp, and go for an easy 2 – 4 mile hike. Expect to see some wildlife and experience a peaceful feeling of being in this beautiful location. Estimated trip duration: 3 pm Sat. - 12 noon Sunday.
FALL BREAK
OCT. 10 – 13 (Thur. - Sun.)
CANOE-CAMPING@ Green River, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
Cost: $140 // Sign-up by: Fri, Sept. 27 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Thu, Oct 3 at 5 pm
Although this National Park is known for its caves, it actually has a great river for canoe-camping. The Green River is a fairly deep river with beautiful tree covered hills surrounding it. We plan on going on a cave tour and car camping, before beginning an 18.5 mile, 3-day, 2-night canoe-camping trip. Highlights will include the fall colors and checking out a few small caves along the way. We also plan to camp on islands each night. Beginners are welcome. Estimated trip duration: 9 am Thurs. - 5 pm Sun.
OCT. 10 – 13 (Thur. - Sun.)
(Beg. - Int.) CLIMBING & CAMPING @ Linville Gorge, NC
Cost: $170 // Sign-up by: Fri, Sept. 27 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Oct 2 at 5 pm
Our destination lies in the remote North Carolina mountains and offers one of the best beginner and intermediate climbing areas in the east. We will spend our time climbing at a number of different locations in and around the gorge. Over the course of this trip participants will have the opportunity to learn the ropes of multipitch trad and sport climbing. Your effort will be rewarded with fantastic views and high quality climbs. While the camping is ultra-convenient, expect long days at the cliff and plenty of time high above the ground. Prior climbing experience is needed. You should be able to climb 5.7 and be comfortable and competent with belay techniques. Space is limited to 6 participants, so don-t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Estimated trip duration: 8 am Thu - 8 pm Sun.
WINTER BREAK
DEC. 15 – 21, 2013 (Sun. - Sat.)
DOWNHILL SKIING &/or SNOWBOARDING @ Steamboat Springs, CO
Cost: $1,235 (or meet us . . . . !) // Sign-up by: Fri, Oct 4 ** // Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Oct. 30 at 5 pm
Join us for our 18th annual semester break ski/snowboard trip! The price includes air (RT: Nashville to Denver) and bus transportation to our condo, 6 nights lodging, and a 4 of 5 day lift ticket to Steamboat Springs, Ski Town USA, with 165 named trails and 16 lifts. The base elevation is 6,900 feet, with 9,080 feet at mid mountain and 10,568- on top of Mt. Werner. A shuttle runs from our condo to the resort, but it is also within walking distance. We will be staying in the Lodge Condominiums, located 200 yards from the slopes. These large condos have the usual, plus free wifi and laundry facilities on the premises. There is also an indoor hot tub, two outdoor hot tubs, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. The rate we are paying is for -full occupancy-, which means two people are assigned per bed. If you want a bed to yourself or if a group wants to secure a unit all to themselves, there will be an additional $300 fee for every spot less than 6. We will have more ski trip info on the web, including a -Meet us in Denver- and -Meet us in Steamboat- price. Check out our site at www.vanderbilt.edu/outrec.
** SAVE $75 IF YOU SIGN UP BY FRI, SEPT. 20 !!
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To sign up for a trip, come to the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC), located on 2600 Children’s Way, kind of behind the Student Rec. Center, and pay a deposit or the full amount of the trip. The ORC accepts cash, check, and the Vanderbilt Commodore Card. For more info on trips, workshops, and equipment rentals, check out the web at www.vanderbilt.edu/outrec.
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Outdoor Recreation Hours:
Mon and Fri 12 noon – 6 p.m.
Tue, Wed, and Thu 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
www.vanderbilt.edu/outrec