Outdoor Recreation

Posted by on Monday, January 26, 2015 in Archives, News.

Outdoor Recreation Adventure Trips

Feb 28 - Mar 7, 2015 (Sat - Sat)
Climbing and Cabin Life @ Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in the Ozarks
Cost:   $519.00 / person
Sign-up by: Fri, Jan 30

Pre-Trip Meeting Date: Wed, Feb 18 at 5 pm

Come join the Outdoor Rec. program as we head to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in the Ozarks for a week of rope climbing, bouldering, and general shenanigans. We will be lodging in style in one of the log cabins on the ranch, complete with a wood-burning stove to warm up after a hard day of climbing. If that-s not enough comfort for you, we can always go for a dip in the renowned HCR hot tub at the visitor-s center. All -at the cabin- food is included, but we-ll also be heading into the nearby town of Jasper to see the sights and eat at the legendary Ozark CafÃ©. The trip cost includes all transportation, lodging, cabin meals and climbing lunches, climbing equipment, and instruction!

Feb 7   (Sat)                                                                                             
HIKING @ Bearwaller Gap Trail, TN                                                      
Cost: $22

Sign-up by:   Fri, Jan. 30

Pre-Trip Meeting:   Tue, Feb. 3 at 5 pm

Join us on a short, difficult, yet rewarding hike on the Bearwaller Gap Trail that overlooks the Cordell Hull Lake. We plan on hiking 5.6 miles on a trail that climbs and descends numerous times. The rewards include rocky overlooks, old home sites, rock gardens, beautiful shoreline, and small waterfalls. Estimated trip duration: 8 am - 5 pm.

Feb 15 (Sun)
CLIMBING (Beginner) @ Kings Bluff, TN
Cost: $22

Sign-up by:  Friday, Feb 6
Pre-Trip Meeting:   Tue, Feb. 10 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 take some time to try out the new wall first! Shoe rental = $5.50 extra. Estimated trip duration: 9 am - 6 pm.

Feb 21 (Sat)
Trail Building @ Bells Bend Park, Nashville, TN                                             
FREE!

Sign-up by:   Fri. Feb. 13

Pre-Trip Meeting:   Tue. Feb. 17^th at 5 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 help build a new mountain biking trail in the park. Experienced trail volunteers and equipment will be provided to help us. Lunch is also provided, and hiking afterward is an option. Estimated trip duration: 8 am - 3 pm.

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To sign up for a trip, you must come to the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) during business hours, located at 2600 Children’s Way. Payment must be made in the Office of Campus Recreation (located in the Rec Center on the second floor) by 5 pm. 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