Outdoor Rec Center Trip Schedule
Fall 2009 Trips and Seminars
Sept 6 – Whitewater Day Trip(ASCI or Cheat Narrows). Learn basics of inflatable kayaking. The trip will be on either the Cheat Narrows (class II-III) or the new whitewater course at ASCI (Deep Creek, MD). Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $40.
Sept 13 – “Try It” Bicycle and Boat Special Event. Try out a canoe or kayak on the Mon River or a bike on the rail trail. 12-5pm at Hazel Ruby-McQuain Riverfront Park. Low physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost- free for WVU students.
Sept 19 – Canoe Day Trip . Explore a beautiful local river or lake and learn the basics of canoeing. Low physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $20.
Sept. 19-20- Backpack Dolly Sods Wilderness. This area features high mountain bogs, great waterfalls and high rock cliffs. Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $40.
Sept. 26-27 – Camping/Hiking Trip. Check out Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley and Seneca Rocks. Medium physical difficulty; beginner skill level Cost $40.
Sept. 27 – Whitewater Day Trip. Raft on the Lower Youghiogeheny, a class III river. Medium physical difficulty; beginner skill level Cost $65. (includes lunch)
Oct. 4 – Canoe Day Trip . Explore a beautiful local river or lake and learn the basics of canoeing. Low physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $20.
Oct. 10-11 – Backpack Seneca Creek. Perfect fall color trip. This backcountry area includes windswept high mountains, waterfalls and majestic forests. Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $40.
Oct. 11 -Whitewater Day Trip(ASCI or Cheat Narrows). Learn basics of inflatable kayaking. The trip will be on either the Cheat Narrows (class II-III) or the new whitewater course at ASCI (Deep Creek, MD). Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $40.
Oct. 18 -Climbing Day Trip. If you have never climbed and want to try, this is your chance. Learn some knots, basic gear and techniques at the local crag. Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $15.
Oct. 25 – WVU High Ropes Course. Experience the new and thrilling high elements at the WVU Forest. We will try out the Alpine Tower and the Giant Swing. Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Register by Oct. 17. Cost $ 30
Nov. 1 – Caving Trip. Take a day trip down under where the weather is always around 55 degrees. Medium physical difficulty. Beginner skill level. Cost $15.
- Costs include instruction, transportation, gear, and camping fees
