Outdoor Recreation

Posted by casteen on Monday, October 21, 2013 in Archives, News.

OCT. 26 (Sat)
KAYAK TOURING @ Cordell Hull Lake, TN
Cost: $36 // Sign-up by: Mon, Oct. 21 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Oct 22, at 5 pm
Kayak touring is easy to learn and fun. We will spend part of the day paddling around the scenic Cordell Hull Lake, located a little over an hour away. With any luck we-ll see some pretty fall colors along the wooded shorelines. Beginners are welcome. All paddling equipment is provided. Estimated trip duration: 8 am - 5 pm.

NOV. 2 (Sat)
HIKING @ Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett State Park, TN
Cost: $29 // Sign-up by: Fri, Oct. 25 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Oct 29 at 5 pm
This is a spectacular 10-mile (moderately difficult) trail located in Pickett State Park. Massive layers of sandstone provide many attractive features, such as tunnels, bluffs, natural bridges, and beautiful overlooks. Hopefully we will still see some fall colors. No experience is necessary. Estimated trip duration: 7 am - 9 pm.

NOV. 1-3 (Fri. - Sun.)
(Int. - Adv.) CLIMBING & CAMPING @ Red River Gorge, KY
Cost: $115 // Sign-up by: Fri, Oct. 25 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Oct 29 at 6 pm
Join the Outdoor Rec. climbing team for a fall weekend of crushing at one of the country-s premier climbing destinations. We will depart Vanderbilt on Friday evening and drive to Slade Kentucky to camp for the night. Our next two days we will be spent sun up to sun down climbing and see us back in Nashville late on Sunday evening. This trip is designed for climbers of all abilities. So, whether you-re a seasoned veteran or looking to try your hand at the real thing for the first time, this is a trip not to be missed! Space is limited to 8 participants, so don-t delay! Estimated trip duration: 5 pm Fri. - 10 pm Sun

Nov. 9 (Sat)
TRAIL BUILDING or OTHER SERVICE @ Bells Bend Park, Nashville, TN
FREE! // Sign-up by: Fri, Nov. 1 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Nov. 5 at 6 pm
Bells Bend Park is a relatively new park in Nashville that is being developed as a more natural park, rather than a -ball field park-. This time we will either help with trail building or invasive plant removal, or more clean-up around the historic Bell house. Experienced trail or park volunteers and equipment will be provided. Lunch is also provided, and hiking afterward is an option. Estimated trip duration: 8 am - 3 pm.

NOV. 9 (Sat)
(Beginner - Advanced) CLIMBING @Kings Bluff, TN
Cost: $22 // Sign-up by: Fri, Nov. 1 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Nov. 5 at 5 pm
Wall climbers, it-s time to try the -real thing!” Kings Bluff is a great location for you to experience the fundamentals of rock climbing with our knowledgeable staff. Some climbing experience is preferred, so try the wall first! Shoe rental = $5.50 extra. Estimated trip duration: 9 am - 5 pm.

NOV. 10 (Sun)
HIKING @ Radnor Lake State Natural Area, TN
Cost: $3 // Sign-up by: Fri, Nov. 1 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Nov. 6 at 5 pm
This is your chance for an afternoon break in the woods! Radnor Lake is a nice State Natural Area that is surprisingly within Nashville! Plan on hiking about 3 hours: up and down the wooded ridges and around the lake. Total hiking distance is 4 – 5 miles. Estimated trip duration: 1 pm - 5 pm.

WINTER BREAK

DEC. 15 – 21, 2013 (Sun. - Sat.)
DOWNHILL SKIING &/or SNOWBOARDING @ Steamboat Springs, CO
Cost: $1,235 (or meet us at Denver at $835 or Steamboat at $655) // Sign-up by: Mon. Oct 21 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Oct. 30 at 5 pm
Join us for our 18^th 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.

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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