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Backpacking
Backpacking involves carrying all your food and equipment on your back and hiking to a site accessible only by foot. Usually there are many rewards for the hiker enroute to the campsite. Our trail groups are generally 8-12 people. Each trip is led by Outdoor Rec. Trip Coordinators who are experienced in backpacking. Group equipment, such as tents, stoves, cooking gear, is included in the trip price. Generally, no experience is necessary, only enthusiasm!
Upcoming TripsMARCH 29 – 30 (Friday – Saturday)
BACKPACKING Great Stone Door, SCRA, TN Cost: $45 Sign-up by: Friday, March 22 Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, 3/26 at 5:00 PM The Stone Door / Alum Gap loop is a classic route for backpacking. This 9.2 mile trail, with its variety of terrain, is great for beginners. Highlights will include the Great Stone Door and other awesome overlooks. We will also see up to four waterfalls, including the impressive Greeter Falls. Estimated trip duration: 3 pm Fri. – 9 pm Sat.
MAY 2 – 5 (Thursday – Sunday)
BACKPACKING Great Smoky Mountain National Park, TN Cost: $115 Sign-up by: 6 pm Monday, April 29 Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, 4/22 at 5:00 PM
Springtime in the Smokies: a perfect way to round off another semester at Vanderbilt! We plan on hiking three 5-8 mile days up, down, and around the Smokies, in the Cosby section. Specific trails have been determined. For the itinerary, click here: Smokies mileage.5.13 Beginners are welcome, but you need to be in shape, as the terrain will be challenging! Be prepared for all types of weather. Est. trip duration: 6 pm Thurs. – 8 pm Sun.
Spring Break 2013MARCH 2 – 10, 2013 (Saturday – Sunday)
BACKPACKING Grand Canyon National Park, TN Cost: $1,063 Sign-up by: Bring $500 cash, check or Commodore Card by Friday, Feb. 1 Pre-Trip Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 PM 2013 marks our 18th trip to the canyon since 1992. For the fourteenth year, however, we will get there in style, via air to Phoenix and charter bus to the canyon. We are planning on two hiking groups, both of which will hike a 25 - 35 mile trail the entire week, depending on permits. Needless to say, the Grand Canyon is incredibly beautiful, awesome and spectacular. Designed for the experienced backpacker, we will allow enthusiastic beginners on this trip. Everyone who goes must be in good, physical shape by the time we leave. Participants are expected to attend four more Pre-Trip Meetings in 2013, as well as a Pre-Canyon Hike. Note: this trip will not be offered again until March 2015. Estimate trip duration: 5:30 AM Sat. to 4 PM Sunday.
Cost includes all transportation, in-canyon food, hotel on both ends of the trip, group equipment, permits, camping and entrance fees. Space is limited to the first 18 people that sign up, so don’t delay.
Click here: GC for WEB.11.30 for a colorful, printable PDF!
Trip InformationMost 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 Children’s Way 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.
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