Trip Schedule: Summer 2008
SUMMER 2008 TRIPS: Click here for an excel sheet with the trip schedule.
| Dates |
Days |
Activity |
Location |
Deadline |
Cost |
June 7 |
Sat. |
Hiking |
Short Springs State Natural Area, TN |
6/2 |
$15 |
| June 8 |
Sun. |
Climbing (Beginner and Intermed.) |
Kings Bluff, TN |
6/2 |
$16 |
| June 14-15 |
Sat. - Sun. |
Backpacking (Beginner/Low mileage) |
Cumberland Trail / Black Mountain, TN |
6/6 |
$39 |
| June 21 |
Sat. |
Kayaking (Flatwater) |
Harpeth River, TN |
6/13 |
$23 |
| June 22 |
Sun. |
Hiking |
Stone Door and Greeter Falls, TN |
6/13 |
$18 |
| June 26 |
Thurs. |
Canoeing * Families welcome * |
Harpeth River, TN |
6/20 |
$18 |
| June 28 |
Sat. |
Canoeing |
Nolin River, KY |
6/20 |
$31 |
| June 29 |
Sun. |
Trail Maintenance |
Kings Bluff, TN |
6/20 |
*Free* |
| July 12-13 |
Sat. - Sun. |
Canoe-Camping |
Buffalo River, TN |
7/3 |
$52 |
| July 13 |
Sun. |
Kayaking (Whitewater) |
Hiwassee River, TN |
7/3 |
$47 |
| July 19 |
Sat. |
Climbing (Intermediate climbers) |
Foster Falls, TN |
7/11 |
$23 |
| July 20 |
Sun. |
Spelunking |
Espey Cave, TN |
7/11 |
$24 |
| July 25-26 |
Fri. - Sat. |
Camping and Hiking |
Pennyrile Forest State Park, KY |
7/18 |
$38 |
| July 27 |
Sun. |
Kayaking (Flatwater) |
Piney River, TN |
7/18 |
$29 |
| Aug. 2-3 |
Sat. - Sun. |
Whitewater Rafting & Camping |
Ocoee River, TN |
7/18* |
$80 |
| Aug. 2-3 |
Sat. - Sun. |
Kayaking & Camping (Intermed. WW) |
Nantahala River, NC |
7/25 |
$91 |
NOTES:
* = The deadline is earlier than usual.
1. Trips are open to all Vanderbilt University Students, Faculty, Staff, Medical Staff, and Rec. Center Members.
2. Prices include Transportation, In-camp Food, Group &/or Specialized Equipment, & Fees. Personal gear may also be rented from the ORC.
3. The Vanderbilt Card is accepted for trips under $100. Or you can pay with cash or check.
4. To sign up for a trip, you must come into the Outdoor Recreation Center, located on Children's Way behind the Student Recreation Center, and pay the trip deposit, which varies with each trip.
5. On the "family trips", the child must be at least 6 years old (Canoeing) and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
For More Info Contact:
Linda Rosenkranz at 343-7898
Outdoor Recreation Center at 343-8182
Monday & Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: 3pm - 6pm
Outdoor Recreation Program | Vanderbilt University
Box 6033, Station B | 2600 Children's Way | Nashville, TN 37235
615-343-8182 | outdoorrec@vanderbilt.edu
