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Winter Break

DECEMBER 16 – 22  (Sunday – Saturday)
CLIMBING and CAMPING (Intermediate to Advanced)
Red Rocks Canyon, NV
Cost:  $535 + your own RoundTrip airfare to Las Vegas
Sign-up by: Friday, Oct. 19
THIS TRIP HAS FILLED!!!  We are currently taking Waitlist Participants only!!!

Pre-Trip Meeting:  Wednesday 10/24 at 5:00 PM
Climbers come from the world over to enjoy the multitude of routes in the magical Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  Literally thousands of routes adorn the striking sandstone cliffs of this Canyon.  With routes ranging from single pitch sport to 15 pitch sport and trad big walls, you will surely find something that strikes your fancy.  The setting is unsurpassed and the weather is always warm, making this a fantastic winter climbing destination.  The park is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas, where we will fly in to.  Come join us as we explore the cliffs, canyons, and towering walls of this world class climbing destination.

Climbing experience is required and participants should be able to comfortably climb 5.9 faces and cracks.  This is not a beginner trip!!!  *** Note:  This trip is limited to 6 participants, so don’t delay . . .*** 
Winter Break 2012: Dec. 16 – 22, 2012 (Sunday – Saturday)
DOWNHILL SKIING &/or SNOWBOARDING
Steamboat Springs, CO
Cost: $1,121
Sign-up by:  Friday, Oct. 19 

Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, 11/5 at 5:30 pm

Join us for our 17th annual semester break ski/snowboard trip!  The price includes air (RT: Nashville to Denver) and  bus transportation to our condo, 6 nights lodging, and a 4 of 5 day lift ticket to Steamboat Springs, Ski Town USA, with 165 named trails and 16 lifts. The base elevation is 6,900 feet, with 9,080 feet at mid mountain and 10,568’ on top of Mt. Werner.   A shuttle runs from our condo to the resort, but it is also within walking distance.  We will be staying in the Lodge Condominiums, located 200 yards from the slopes.   These large condos have the usual, plus free wifi and laundry facilities on the premises.  There is also an indoor hot tub, two outdoor hot tubs, and an outdoor heated swimming pool.  The rate we are paying is for “full occupancy”, which means two people are assigned per bed.  If you want a bed to yourself or if a group wants to secure a unit all to themselves, there will be an additional $300 fee for every spot less than 6.    Click on the PDF below for more info, including a “Meet us in Denver for $745” and “Meet us in Steamboat for $570” price.
 

Click here for a colorful, printable PDF: Ski 12

 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 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.

 

Price includes all technical climbing gear, group camping gear, transportation and food while on site. Participants are responsible for all personal gear including but not limited to: sleeping bag, sleeping pad, headlamp, climbing shoes, etc. These items can be rented for a nominal fee from the Outdoor Rec. Center.

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