Come enjoy a day of rock climbing at the Red River Gorge.  This area of Kentucky is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the United States.  In a day we will hike down to our destination enjoy some great climbing and hike back out.  We will explore the beautiful Muir
Valley along the way.  Afterwards we will stop by Miguel’s for a chance to purchase any needed gear you have on your shopping list.  This trip will be ideal for new climbers as well as some intermediate climbers looking to explore the climbing world.

Come enjoy a day of rock climbing at the Red River Gorge.  This area of Kentucky is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the United States.  In a day we will hike down to our destination enjoy some great climbing and hike back out.  We will explore the beautiful Muir valley along the way.  Afterwards we will stop by Miguel’s for a chance to purchase any needed gear you have on your shopping list.  This trip will be ideal for new climbers as well as some intermediate climbers looking to explore the climbing world.

Join the WSU Outdoor Resource Center in a multi-destination climbing adventure at two of the premier bouldering locations in the east, Rocktown, GA and Stonefort, TN. Enjoy crushing the picturesque sandstone of Stonefort for two days, then followed by an exploration Chattanooga’s downtown, including the fascinating wildlife at the Tennessee Aquarium. Our Journey will continue south to the shimmering golden sandstone of Rocktown before returning home from this weeklong epic.
 

Cost: $250.00

This is an amazing beginner caving trip.  Spectacular views await participants in the fountain and hurricane room of Pine Hill.  This cave is a great combination of crawls; open spaces, and includes a waterfall climb. This is a wet cave, so come dressed to get damp and dirty.

This is an opportunity to utilize the skills you developed during the Introduction to Lead Climbing.  We will go to an outdoor climbing park and practice lead climbing.  Participants will have the opportunity to lead climb or practice more mock lead climbing.  There are also opportunities to top rope or boulder.  Trip leaders will use their discretion regarding participants’ ability to lead climb.

This class will cover types of lead climbing, equipment, lead belay techniques, proper clipping methods and basic commands.

The cost is $10.00 and includes all equipment, and instruction.

Join the ORC and climbing expert Bill Johnson on an adventure that will take you to new heights!  Within the 63,000 acres of New River Gorge National River are over 1,400 established rock climbs.  The “New” has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the country.  The cliffs at New River Gorge are made up of a very hard sandstone and range from 30 to 120 feet in height.  The rock is very featured, and an abundance of crack and face routes are available.  This short course is for all, beginner to advanced!  Come out for an amazing weekend.

The Hocking State Forest Rock Climbing and Rappelling Area has nearly a mile of cliffs ranging up to 100 feet in height.  Numerous slump blocks, cracks, chimneys and overhangs provide a variety of challenges to the rock climber and rappeller.

The cost is $40.00 ($30.00 for WSU Climbing Club Members) and includes all equipment, instruction, and transportation.

To register visit the Outdoor Resource Center at 037 Student Union, Monday - Friday from 12:00pm-8:00pm.  937-775-5019

This class will familiarize participants with the resources and routes found at John Bryan State Park along with safety and risk management while climbing outdoors. The climbing routes we use will be geared towards beginners.