EKU Adventure Programs / Dates: 2/11/18
Cost: $15
Prerequisite: Pay in full at time of registration
Fitness Requirement: Minimal
Hiking Natural Bridge

Overview

For this trip, we will be traveling in our Adventure Programs space van to Natural Bridge for a day of hiking, stopping to smell the roses, and walking across a cool rock formation.

Environment

Natural Bridge is a state park surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Slade, KY. Expect cold weather in February.

Equipment

For this trip, the only things we require you to bring are outdoor appropriate clothing and a positive attitude.

Please Note

EKU Adventure Program Trips are drug and alcohol free. Trips are for EKU students and faculty/staff members of the Fitness and Wellness Center only. The trip leaders may dismiss you at any time from an EKU Adventure Programs trip/workshop/event for any type of behavior or action that endangers you or the group. /

Included:

  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Trip Leaders/Guides: Mila & Lo
  • Adventure
  • Friendship
  • Trekking Poles
  • Backpacks

Your Responsibilities:

  • Weather Appropriate Clothing
  • Bring Snacks and Plenty of Water
  • Willingness to Participate and Have Fun!

Expectations:

This trip will involve a lot of time spent with a large group of people. It is essential that all participants respect one another and put the needs of the group above their own wants. It is further essential that everyone does their share of cleaning and makes every effort to meet at determined times/locations. Also, there may be significant time apart from trip leaders on this trip. You are ultimately responsible for your own actions, and may be dismissed from the trip at your own expense at any time.
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EKU Adventure Programs:Recommended Gear List

Upper Body:

Synthetic Base layer (Avoid Cotton!)

Fleece Mid Layer

Wind/Waterproof Shell Jacket

Waterproof Gloves

Lower Body:

Synthetic Base Layer (Avoid Cotton!)

Leggings/Sweatpants (Warm Mid Layer)

Waterproof Shell Pants

Waterproof Shoes/Boots

Non-Cotton Socks (Bring Extra Pair)

Gear:

Backpack

Water bottles (At Least 2)

Backup Clothing

Other Items:

Personal medications

Bandana

Sunglasses

Camera (optional)

Charger for digital devices (optional)

Watch (optional)

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EKU Adventure Programs:

Tentative Itinerary: February 11th

Morning:

  • Meet at Base Camp
  • Gear Shake-down
  • Head to Natural Bridge!!

Afternoon:

  • Hike this cool place
  • Eat lunch
  • Take beautiful pictures
  • Make friends

Evening:

  • Wrap it up
  • Head back to Base Camp
  • Fill out Evaluations

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