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Climbing & Caving Trips

Join us for a fantastic day of climbing or caving as we travel to one of our local climbing crags or underground caves. Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all the safety procedures and will provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5 pm. Questions? Contact Sue Lowley.

» Rock Climbing Trip
» Rappel and Climb
» Lead Climbing
» Intro to Sport Lead Climbing
» Intro to Caving

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	Rock Climbing Trip Join us for a fantastic day of climbing as we travel to one of our local climbing crags. These trips are open to all interested in the sport of rock climbing regardless of experience or ability. Our trip leaders will ensure that everyone learns and follows all the safety procedures and will set up climbs that provide the right amount of challenge for all levels and abilities. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5 pm. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day participant should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water. Date: 8/23/2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Register by: 8/22 First Year Student Trip Date:* 9/13/2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Register by: 9/9/2009 Date: 10/4/2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Register by: 10/1/2009 Date: 11/7/2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Register by: 11/4/2009 Level: 1 Cost: $30.00 Wellness Passport

	Rappel and Climb We will add a rappelling station to our normal rock climbing trip so that you can try this fun skill. We will also set up some climbs and teach all the skills necessary to have fun on real rock. Trips usually meet at UREC at 9am and return around 5 pm. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day participant should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water. Date: 9/26/2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Register by: 9/23/2009 Level: 2 Cost: $30.00 Wellness Passport

	Intro to Sport Lead Climbing For those who are interested in learning how to lead and set up climbs safely this trip is for you. You should have a good understanding of rock movement and be belay certified. We will be focusing on proper bolt clipping and the use of webbing for top anchor set ups. Participants will be provided with any equipment needed for the activity but are asked to wear sneakers or hiking shoes and be prepared for changing weather. Since we are out for the entire day participant should plan to bring a bag lunch and 1-2 liters of water Date: 10/24/2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Level: 3 Cost: $30.00 Register by: 10/21/2009

	Intro to Caving Explore the amazing underground world with us on one of our introductory caving trips. The Shenandoah Valley is home to hundreds of caves to explore. During this trip you will be introduces to basic caving techniques while exploring one of our nearby novice level caves. Even though we will be taking you to one of the “entry level” caves it still requires an ability to crawl on hands and knees and tolerance for tight squeezes through muddy spaces. Not offered in the Fall.