MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE

“We provide high quality; safe outdoor experiences, designed to change the work for the better, one person at a time.”

The Mountain Challenge program takes students outdoors. Area mountains, lakes, rivers, and woods provide the setting. The seasons, each one distinct in its own right, provide the agenda. In the fall and winter it may be panoramic views of changing leaves high in the mountains or cold mountain mornings shared with fellow travelers over hot drinks. Spring and summer may bring trips to appreciate the wildlife and beautiful plant life of the mountains. The agenda might include rock climbing or canoeing on one of the beautiful mountain lakes or climbing the Alpine Tower. Whatever the situation, the Mountain Challenge program is a chance to face challenges head on, to struggle through some difficult and unfamiliar tasks, and to experience the thrill of achievement. The Mountain Challenge program is an opportunity to explore yourself as you explore the outdoors.

Many of the events in the Mountain Challenge program require neither experience nor special equipment. The only requirements for these events are a willingness to try new experiences and a commitment to do your best. Some events in the program do require experience and/or proper equipment. Experience can be gained through participation in other program events, and the College will supply needed equipment. Interested persons may sign up for Mountain Challenge trips at Crawford House.

Students who participate in five different Mountain Challenge events may register to receive one (1) hour of academic credit. Up to three (3) hours of academic credit can be earned through Mountain Challenge and can fulfill the College experiential education requirement.

All in all, the Mountain Challenge program is about change; it is about challenge; it is about risk and growth; it is about becoming comfortable and confident outdoors...and with yourself. For further information, call 865.981.8125.

2009 Fall Trips:

Aug 29th: Alpine Tower
Sept 12th: Canoe or Whitewater Rafting
Sept 19th: Alpine Tower or Environmental Hike in Great Smoky Mountains
Sept 26th: Environmental Canoe
Oct 3rd: Alpine Tower or Walk in College Woods
Oct 17th: Alpine Tower
Oct 24th: Rock Climbing
Oct 31st: Caving or Alpine Tower
Nov 7th: Day Hike (all day) in Great Smoky Mountains
Nov 14: Caving or Climbing Wall
Nov 21st: Alpine Tower or Hike
Dec 5th: Alpine Tower

Other Trips:

-Climbing Cave/bouldering wall- Tues and Thurs from 6-7:30 in red barn behind Crawford House. $3.00 fee

-Kayak/Roll session-Seasonal on Wed. nights 9:00-10:30pm. Call 981-8125 for details

Trip information:

Trip sign up sheets are posted on the Monday mornings the week before the Saturday trip at Crawford House. Each trip has a small fee ranging form $3.00 to $7.00 unless otherwise marked. That fee must be paid the morning of the open trip.

Fall 2009 Staff:

Adam Myers, Amanda Wells, Amy Stafford, Blythe Tyrone, Brett Jacobsen, Hannah Smith, John Girlder, Jonathan Salkheld, Karen Rybolt, Kathryn Harmon, Katie Barnes, Ashley Sullivan, Nick Lott, Peter Coats, Raeann Bray, Lindsey O’Neal, Shannon Wolfolk

Contacts:

Program Director: Bruce.Guillaume@maryvillecollege.edu 981-8126
Marketing: Mary.Steger@maryvillecollege.edu 981-8117
Program Manager: Tyson.Murphy@maryvillecollege.edu at 981-8125
Questions? Call 981-8125