Climbing Trips with Outdoor Rec
Our climbing trips generally involve a little hiking to and a lot of climbing the various limestone and sandstone bluffs of the area. Our trips are designed for a group of 10-15 people, and usually require no previous experience, although it never hurts to try out our Climbing Wall at the Rec. Center if you have never climbed before. Each trip is led by Outdoor Rec. Trip Coordinators who are experienced in climbing. All climbing equipment, except climbing shoes is included in the trip price. Shoes may be rented for an additional $5.50.
Upcoming Trips
JUNE 8 (Sunday)
CLIMBING
Kings Bluff, TN
Cost: $16
Sign-up by: Monday, June 2
Pre-Trip Meeting: Friday, 6/6 at 5:00 PM
Wall climbers, it's time to try the "real thing"! Kings Bluff is a great location for both beginner and intermediate climbers. Some climbing experience is preferred, so try the wall first! Shoe rental = $5.50 extra. Estimated trip duration: 8 AM-6 PM.
JUNE 29 (Sunday)
TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Kings Bluff, TN
Cost: * FREE *
Sign-up by: Friday, June 20
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, 6/25 at 5:00 PM
Come join Vanderbilt Outdoor Rec and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition for a day of trail maintenance. We will travel to Clarksville to work on Middle Tennessee’s best rock climbing resource. Our goal is to repair sections of trail that have seen heavy use and help other sections that are eroding quickly. Expect to get dirty and have fun. Estimated trip duration: 9 AM – 4 PM.
JULY 19 (Saturday)
(Intermediate) CLIMBING
Foster Falls, TN
Cost: $23
Sign-up by: Friday, July 11
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, 7/16 at 5:00 PM
Under the waterfall, across the swinging bridge and through the woods to Foster Falls we go. Yep, were off to one of Tennessee’s best climbing areas. This INTERMEDIATE trip will be full of steep arm pumping sandstone. If the pretty approach hike and stellar rock climbs don’t do it for you, then the cool down dip below the falls certainly will. Shoe rental= $5.50 extra. Estimated trip duration: 8 AM – 8 PM
Trip Information
Most trips are designed for a small group of people (10-12), and many of the trips require no previous experience. The fee for each trip covers the activity, transportation, in-camp food, camping fees, and group equipment. For more information, look for flyers around campus or stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center (along Capers Ave. and the Intramural Fields behind the Student Recreation Center) during rental hours. This is also where trip sign-up takes place. Trips are open to all VU students, faculty, staff, and Rec. Center members. Alcohol is not permitted on any trip.
Outdoor Recreation Program | Vanderbilt University
Box 6033, Station B | 2600 Children's Way | Nashville, TN 37235
615-343-8182 | outdoorrec@vanderbilt.edu
