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Outdoor Recreation
Another weekend on campus
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an adventure in the outdoors?
If you are interested in outdoor recreation, please consider joining the Outdoor Adventure Program. The D&E Outdoor Adventure Program is part of Student Life and provides off-campus outdoor recreation opportunities for students. So far, activities have included hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, bicycling, alpine skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and collaborating on three environmental service projects. Future offerings will include backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing, and kayaking. The mission of the program is to facilitate student growth by providing opportunities for lifelong health and wellness, meaningful social connections, experiential learning, interaction with nature, and environmental stewardship.
There are no membership fees or other obligations to join. Students do not have to have outdoor skills or previous experience to join; everyone is welcome. Program members will be eligible to suggest activities and dates for the schedule each semester. Members will also be on an email contact list to find out about activities, events, meetings, updates, and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Members do not have to participate in every club activity. Members can pick activities that fit their interests, schedule, and budget. Every effort will be made to keep activities affordable, and some will be free. Student Assembly helps out a lot by funding half of the trip costs so students only have to pay the other half.
SPRING 2012 SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 17
Hiking at Seneca Rocks
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FREE
Hike the winding trail to the top of Seneca Rocks and enjoy the view!
Saturday - Sunday, March 24 - 25
Backpacking at Dolly Sods Wilderness
9:00 a.m. Saturday - 3:00 p.m. Sunday
$20
Enjoy beautiful scenery including rocky creeks, waterfalls, overlooks and rugged mountain woodlands. We will provide food and camping equipment.
Saturday, April 14
Canoeing the Cheat River
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
$10
Get out on the water! Expect moving water to help you along but no rapids.
Sunday, April 22
Rafting the Lower New River
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$60
Enjoy the biggest whitewater on the New River! Wetsuits provided. Bring extra cash for lunch and dinner.
Sunday, April 29
Canopy Tour at Nelson Rocks Outdoor Center
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$60
Platforms, bridges, zip lines and a rappel! Amazing scenery. You should try this! Check out their website by clicking here.
*All events depart from Martin Field House. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required. Students can register anytime in advance but registration ends at 5:00 p.m. Thursday before each event. Registration is first come, first served so please plan ahead to ensure availability.
For More Information Contact:
Tom Tesar
D&E Outdoor Adventure Program
Martin Field House
304-637-1244
tesart@dewv.edu
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Horseback Riding at Seneca Rocks
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"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
- John Muir
"In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors."
- William Blake
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