Outdoor Recreation
MAR 22 (Sat)
BOULDERING @ Little Rock City, TN
** This trip is for Intermediate to Advanced Climbers **
Cost: $41 // Sign-up by: Mon. Mar 17 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Mar 18 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 years. Little Rock City is the location of the third and final leg of the country-s only outdoor climbing competition, the Triple Crown Bouldering Series. We will spend the day testing the limits of our strength as well as our skin! Price includes food, transportation, and technical climbing equipment. Climbing shoe rental is $5.50 extra. Space is limited to 8 people so don-t delay!!! Estimated trip duration: 7 am – 7 pm.
MAR 29 (Sat)
WHITEWATER KAYAKING @ Clear Creek, TN
** This trip is for Beginner Kayakers **
Cost: $75 // Sign-up by: Fri, Mar 21 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Mar 25 at 5 pm
If the March showers bring us enough rain, then we-re off to paddle the beautiful waters of Clear Creek. This is a fantastic destination for beginner paddlers looking for something a bit more challenging than the Hiwassee. The consistent elevation drop and exciting turns through the boulders make for an exhilarating day on the river. Experience is necessary and a solid roll is a must. This trip is limited to the first 6 people who sign up. Estimated trip duration: 7 am to 10 pm.
Note: There will be two pool sessions available to participants of this trip to work with kayak instructors on your roll prior to the trip. Participation in at least one of these sessions is mandatory: Wed. March 19 or Wed. March 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
MAR 30 (Sun)
HIKING @ Fiery Gizzard Trail, S.C.S.P, TN
Cost: $21 // Sign-up by: Fri, Mar 21 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Mar 26 at 6 pm
This trip will involve hiking a 9.6-mile loop of the pretty difficult, yet rewarding Fiery Gizzard Trial. Highlights will include cascading streams, waterfalls, and panoramic overlooks. Hiking boots are advised for this very rocky trail.
Estimated trip duration: 7 am - 8 pm.
APR 4 – 5 (Fri. - Sat.)
CLIMBING & CAMPING @ Jackson Falls, IL
((This trip is for Intermediate to Advanced Climbers))
Cost: $65 // Sign-up by: Fri, Mar 28 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Apr 1 at 6 pm
Join the VU Outdoor Rec. Program as we head to the mid-west climbing location of Jackson Falls, IL. This trip will offer participants the opportunity to test their climbing skills on bullet hard sand stone cliffs. We will depart Friday night to camp out and spend the duration of our Saturday climbing. Jackson Falls offers a plethora of climbing styles to push your prowess and abilities. Price includes all technical climbing gear, instruction, group camping gear, transportation and food while on site. Climbing shoe rental is $5.50 extra. ***Note: Participants should be able to comfortably climb 5.8*** Estimated trip duration: 5 pm Fri. - 11 pm Sat.
APR 5 (Sat)
CANOEING @ Piney River, TN Cost: $34 // Sign-up by: Fri, Mar 28 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Apr 2 at 5 pm
The Piney River is only a little over an hour away, west of Nashville. We will paddle a scenic 6.6 mile section of this Class I river. Highlights include rock walls and spectacular bluffs. This is a great trip for beginner paddlers. Estimated trip duration: 8 am - 6 pm.
APR 6 (Sun)
HORSEBACK RIDING @ JuRo Ranch, Mt. Juliet, TN
Cost: $52 // Sign-up by: Fri, Mar 28 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Tue, Apr 1 at 5 pm
Located less than an hour away, the JuRo Stables will provide us with a 1.5-hour horseback ride. We will ride on wooded trails, across creeks, and possibly to Percy Priest Lake. Check out their horses at www.jurostables.com. After the ride, we will have a picnic lunch at a nearby park before returning to VU. The tip for the guides is included in the trip fee. Estimated trip duration: 9 am - 2 pm.
SUMMER 2014
Jun 14 - 22, 2014 (Sat – Sun.)
ROCK CLIMBING & CAMPING @ Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
(Intermediate - Advanced)
Cost: $810 + your airfare to and from Seattle, WA // Sign-up by: Fri, Mar 21 // Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed, Mar 26 at 5 pm
This coming summer the Outdoor Rec. team is headed to western Canada to spend a week climbing in what is considered the recreation capital of Canada. We will fly into Seattle, WA, and drive 3.5 hours north to our campground at the foot of the Stawamus Chief (The second largest granite monolith in North America!). Squamish boasts a myriad of climbing areas that range from single pitch sport and trad, to towering 2000+ ft. multipitch climbs, and world class bouldering. Join our team as we venture north to this haven of granite to test our mettle on some of the globe-s best climbs! Prior climbing experience is required and participants should be able to comfortably climb 5.7 slab, face, and crack climbs to get the most out of this experience. More details are available at www.vanderbilt.edu/outrec.
This trip is limited to 6 participants, SO DON-T DELAY TO SIGN UP!!! You will need a passport for this trip. Cost includes: vehicle transportation, food while camping, group equipment, climbing gear (except shoes), camping and entrance fees, lodging for the last night. Cost does NOT include: Airfare to and from Seattle. Participants must purchase their own tickets. Specific travel times will be discussed at our first Pre-Trip meeting.
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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