Coming Events
Steamboat Ski/Snowboard Trip
12.18.2008
Join us for our annual trip to ski and snowboard at Steamboat Springs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! The champagne powder covers both gentle slopes for beginners and challenging terrain for expert skiers and...
Beginning SCUBA Starts
01.14.2009
These classroom and pool sessions will
prepare participants for open water
certification through PADI. Check the
information sheet for specific dates and
locations. Full participation is required and students need to be able to
swim.
Opportunities for...
Whitewater Kayaking Pool Session
01.15.2009
These clinics provide an opportunity to learn skills such as paddle strokes,
rolling, and whitewater maneuvers. These clinics can be used to learn new
skills or to hone and perfect existing skills so beginner and experienced
paddlers...
Can You Survive Outside? Instructional Clinic
02.05.2009
Whether you hike, snowski, backpack, horseback ride, mountain bike or
paddle, this class will give you information on how to avoid problems that
cause injury, require rescue and/or result in newspaper headlines. We will
provide information on...
Snorkle with the Manatees
02.06.2009
Crystal River in Florida is a favorite habitat for manatees. Snorkeling
among them
is a truly amazing experience. Scuba
certification is not required, but the ability to swim and a calm comfort in
the water
are recommended....
Caving - Howards Waterfall
02.07.2009
For this trip, we will depart early Saturday morning for the northwestern
most tip of Georgia, enjoying a scenic drive through the foothills of the
Appalachians. In Howard's Waterfall Cave, participants will experience the
unique natural wonders of...
Advanced Open Water Diver Course
02.11.2009
Continue to develop your dive skills and
experience more of the underwater world. This PADI course will provide the two classroom and one pool session to prepare you for the open water dive
arranged separately with...
Introductory Backpacking Clinic
02.11.2009
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the sport of primitive
backpacking. ("Primitive" means no facilities.) We'll provide information
about proper gear and clothing, cooking on the trail, hiking techniques,
training and trip planning. Then...
Costa Rica Info Session
02.12.2009
Come and learn more about the Costa Rica Outdoor Adventure Maymester, 2009 Study Abroad Trip.
Whitewater Kayak Pool Session
02.12.2009
These clinics provide an opportunity to learn skills such as paddle strokes,
rolling, and whitewater maneuvers. These clinics can be used to learn new
skills or to hone and perfect existing skills so beginner and experienced
paddlers...
Backcountry Cooking Clinic
02.19.2009
This hands-on workshop will teach different ways of preparing food in the
backcountry. We'll provide information about various cooking styles,
ingredients, stoves, fuels, accessories, and personalizing your backcountry
cuisine. Be prepared to get outside and learn through hands-on...
Cooks Trail with S'mores
02.21.2009
Dr. Walter Cook himself, for whom the trail is named, will be our guide for
this local hike providing historical information as well as facts about the
environment. We'll hike 4.5 miles from the Sandy Creek Nature...
Knot Tying Clinic
02.25.2009
Ever wondered how all those different knots get tied? DH is a master so make
time to attend this workshop to learn a few useful knots applicable to every
day living as well as outdoor adventures!
Introductory Backpacking Clinic
02.26.2009
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the sport of primitive
backpacking. ("Primitive" means no facilities.) We'll provide information
about proper gear and clothing, cooking on the trail, hiking techniques,
training and trip planning. Then...
Starwatch: Venus and Saturn
02.27.2009
We'll head to Sandy Creek Park where the Athens Astronomical Association
will provide information and telescopes to learn about the night sky. We'll
identify constellations and, on this particular night, there will be a
spectacular conjunction of the...
Paragliding
02.28.2009
Paragliding is free flight in its purest form. This tandem flight
opportunity just north of Athens has you flying as a passenger with a USHPA
(United States Hang Gliding
Association) certified pilot. For this outdoor
adventure you...
Can You Survive Outside? Instrucitonal Clinic
03.04.2009
Whether you hike, snowski, backpack, horseback ride, mountain bike or
paddle, this class will give you information on how to avoid problems that
cause injury, require rescue and/or result in newspaper headlines. We will
provide information on...
Kayak Touring - Capers Island over spring break
03.07.2009
Kayak Touring-Capers Island over Spring Break
Capers Island is a classic, undeveloped
barrier island located about 15 miles north of Charleston. We may observe
such wildlife as alligators and loggerhead sea turtles. There are also
numerous birds, such...
Sanibel Island, Alternative Spring Break
03.07.2009
We'll head to Florida for Spring Break but you won't find us partying on the beach. We will be canoeing, biking, hiking, birdwatching and beach combing! We will camp out with facilities and explore the...
Wilderness First Responder Course
03.07.2009
An even more intensive backcountry medical training course than the WFA held at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Center. This 72-hour, hands-on course will show students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are...
Beginning SCUBA Diving
03.18.2009
These classroom and pool sessions will
prepare participants for open water
certification through PADI. Check the
information sheet for specific dates and
locations. Full participation is required and students need to be able to
swim.
Opportunities for...
Primitive Survival Skills
03.19.2009
This instructional session will allow
participants to gain basic survival skills through personal experience.
Primitive fire building, natural fiber rope making, and basic traps and
snares will be covered.
Pisgah National Forest
03.20.2009
Get ready to experience spring in the North Carolina mountains! We'll head
to Pisgah National Forest, one of America's oldest national forests and the
site of the first forestry school in America (The Cradle of Forestry). We'll
backpack...
Caving - Pettijohn's Cave
03.21.2009
Experienced cavers are invited to join us to Georgia's third largest cave. Pettijohn's Cave will provide a sense of wonderment, while satisfying your desire for adventure and challenge, as we climb over massive boulders, crawl...
Horseback Trail Ride
03.21.2009
Beginner and experienced riders will enjoy either of these opportunities to tour by
horseback in North GA. Well spend 2 hours in the saddle and enjoy lunch in Helen after the ride.
Paragliding
03.21.2009
Paragliding is free flight in its purest form. This tandem flight
opportunity just north of Athens has you flying as a passenger with a USHPA
(United States Hang Gliding
Association) certified pilot. For this outdoor
adventure you...
Currahee Rockclimbing
03.22.2009
Currahee is a great location not too far from campus to introduce beginner and gym climbers to outdoor top rope climbing.We'll meet first on the indoor wall Thursday night to teach belay skills and introduce...
Nantahala Backpacking and Climbing Sampler Trip
03.27.2009
This multi-sport outing will take
you to the lofty summits of the Southern Nantahalas via the Bartram Trail
and over the edge at Pickens Nose, a platform of granite jutting 2000' into
the void! We'll backpack in a...
Hangliding
03.28.2009
This is a great opportunity to try this
exhilarating sport. We'll head to the top of Lookout Mountain on Saturday to
give
participants the flight of their life. No
experience is necessary for this tandem flight....
Women in the Wilderness
03.28.2009
Yes, it's girl's night out-outside that is. We're inviting women to join us
for this outdoor adventure weekend. We'll backpack in to a primitive
campsite on the Chattooga River Trail. This is a great weekend getaway...
Local Clean Up Project
03.28.2009
Volunteers Needed! Athens/Clarke County needs our help to clean up and
maintain their natural resources. This is a fun way to meet new people,
learn about environmental issues, be an active participant in civil
engagement and social responsibility,...
Bouldering Trip
03.29.2009
It's what rockclimbers are all about today. just grabbing their shoes and chalk bag to test their skills just 12 feet above the ground. Join us for
these trips to Boatrock and discover a great...
Rock Climbing at Sandrock
04.03.2009
This clinic is designed to introduce beginner and gym climbers to outdoor top rope climbing. We'll meet first on the indoor wall Thursday night to teach belay skills and introduce climbing techniques. Friday departure will...
Tumbling Rock Caving
04.03.2009
Beginners should definitely take advantage of the opportunity to explore
this great cave in Alabama. Follow the streambed along the cave passages and
marvel at the incredible cave formations on the walls, floors and
ceilings. A Friday...
Family Cycle on Greenway
04.04.2009
Come discover the North Oconee River Greenway. Bring your bike and join GORP
as we tour this paved bike path out to Sandy Creek Nature Center. Along this
seven mile round-trip trail, cyclists will learn about the...
Raven's Cliff
04.04.2009
This easy to moderate five mile hike outside Helen is a great way to spend a
spring day.
Beginner and experienced hikers can enjoy this opportunity to get out of
town to enjoy a walk in the woods.
Horseback Trail Ride
04.05.2009
Beginner and experienced riders will enjoy either of these opportunities to tour by horseback in North GA. Well spend 2 hours in the saddle and enjoy lunch in Helen after the ride.
Full Moon Paddle
04.09.2009
Guided by a full moon, participants will
explore one of Athen's best kept secrets.
This unique experience to paddle canoes on Lake Chapman at Sandy Creek Park
is just 15 minutes from campus. Beginners and
experienced...
Paragliding
04.11.2009
Paragliding is free flight in its purest form. This tandem flight
opportunity just north of Athens has you flying with a USHPA (United States
Hang Gliding Association) certified pilot. For this outdoor adventure you
can actually soar like...
Nature Photography Field Trip
04.11.2009
Let this local field trip opportunity help you dedicate time to learning
more about your camera and how to shoot better nature photographs. At the
pre-trip meeting we'll discuss camera functions, photography "Do's and
Don'ts" and resources for...
Whitewater Kayak Clinic - Three Day
04.16.2009
The first session of this clinic is taught in the Ramsey Center pool
covering the basic skills needed for whitewater kayaking. You will learn how
to paddle and how to wet exit as well as the skills...
Whitewater Kayak Clinic - Three Day
04.16.2009
The first session of this clinic is taught in the Ramsey Center pool
covering the basic skills needed for whitewater kayaking. You will learn how
to paddle and how to wet exit as well as the skills...
Hangliding
04.18.2009
This is a great opportunity to try this exhilarating sport. We'll head to the top of Lookout Mountain on Saturday to give participants the flight of their life. No experience is necessary for this tandem...
Horseback Riding
04.18.2009
Beginner and experienced riders will enjoy either of these opportunities to tour by horseback in North GA. We'll spend two hours in the saddle and enjoy lunch
in Helen after the ride.
Wilderness First Aid Certification
04.18.2009
Wilderness Medical Associates will provide this 16 hour course that differs
significantly from standard Red Cross courses and other programs that are
oriented toward the urban environment. This course teaches you how to manage
a medical emergency when...
Tallulah Gorge State Park
04.18.2009
"One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is
two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep." This park affords a variety of
experiences hiking around the rim for incredible views and an...
Whitewater Rafting - Ocoee River
04.19.2009
This exciting Class IV white-water river in Tennessee is regarded as one of the finest in the Southeast. Expect to get wet and work as a team to paddle down the river. You can't beat...
Sailing For Beginners
04.19.2009
We'll spend the day out at Lake Chapman learning the basics of the sport of
sailing. Terminology, parts, sailing theory, techniques and customs will be
presented through
lecture in the morning and on the water practice...
Bouldering Trip
04.19.2009
It's what rockclimbers are all about today. just grabbing their shoes and chalk bag to test their skills just 12 feet above the ground. Join us for
these trips to Boatrock and discover a great...
Cumberland Island Backpacking Trip
04.23.2009
Novice and experienced backpackers alike will enjoy this hike on historic
Cumberland Island off the southern tip of Georgia. We'll hike seven flat
miles to a primitive campsite. Enjoy the diversity of habitats from ocean
to forest...
Fly Fishing for Beginners
04.25.2009
Instructors from the Oconee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited will provide
instruction in the sport of fly fishing. The Saturday workshop on campus
will cover these
topics: Overview of fly fishing, cold water conservation, fly fishing
equipment and...
Panther Creek Day Hike
04.25.2009
Enjoy this seven mile round-trip hike that follows along Panther Creek in
North Georgia. This moderate trail has amazing rock out-crops, rhododendron
thickets and the constant sound of rushing water. You will find it hard to
leave the...
Chattooga River, Section IV Raft Trip
04.26.2009
Experience the exhilarating thrill of rafting on this "wild and scenic"
whitewater river. This 6 hour run will provide the "most heart-pounding
drop-pool rapids to be found anywhere." Expect to get wet and work as a team
to...
Acadia National Park and More During August Break
08.06.2009
We'll head north to explore the beautiful coast of Maine. Our first campsite will be in Rockport where we will hike and kayak tour. We will then head to
Acadia National Park to camp, hike, bike...
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