Trip Options

Backpacking - Shenandoah National Park

This backpacking trip will take participants to Shenandoah National Park for a multi-day wilderness experience. Students will learn all of the necessary skills to be self-sufficient in a wilderness setting, including backcountry cooking and wilderness travel. Nights are spent camping out, talking with fellow incoming students and learning about college life.

Participants in the backpacking options will be expected to carry all of their personal belongings and their share of group gear along the trail. Packs could weigh as much as 40lbs and the terrain is challenging at times. Participants should be of good physical fitness and prepared to walk several miles a day.

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Backpacking - Mt. Rogers

This backpacking trip will take participants through the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area in southwestern Virginia for a multi-day wilderness experience. Students will learn all of the necessary skills to be self-sufficient in a wilderness setting, including backcountry cooking and wilderness travel. Nights are spent camping out, talking with fellow incoming students and learning about college life.

Participants in the backpacking options will be expected to carry all of their personal belongings and their share of group gear along the trail. Packs could weigh as much as 40lbs and the terrain is challenging at times. Participants should be of good physical fitness and prepared to walk several miles a day.

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Climbing - George Washington National Forest

The climbing trip will provide students with the opportunity to develop a variety of climbing skills in multiple climbing areas throughout Virginia. All of the skills necessary to have a fun and safe climbing experience will be taught and no previous climbing experience is necessary. Participants will spend their days hiking and climbing, while learning about themselves and eachother. Each night, participants will campout and develop wilderness living skills such as backcountry cooking.

While no previous climbing or outdoor experience is necessary, climbing can be strenuous. Participant should be in good physical condition and prepared to be active for most of the day.

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Canoeing - The Potomac River

Our canoeing trip takes participants along the scenic and historic Potomac River for a multi-day paddling adventure. Whether you are an experienced boater or it is your first time on the water, participants will have fun in Class I-II rapids by day and in camp by night.

While no previous paddling or outdoor experience is necessary, canoeing can be strenuous. Participant should be in good physical condition and prepared to be active for most of the day.

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Explore Virginia

Our Explore Virginia trip offers participants a variety of single day outdoor experiences such as kayak touring, caving and rock climbing. The Commonwealth has a lot to offer, so why not experience as much of it as possible?

No previous experience in the various activity areas is necessary. However, participants should be in good physical condition and prepared to be active for the majority of each day.

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