Don’t forget that this is your time to bring ideas of what you want the Outdoor Program to be! This is your opportunity to get the most out of your Outdoor Program while eating some ‘grams.’

Hope to see you out there!

This Winter Term, during Fake Break, Elon Outdoors will be traveling to Smuggler’s Notch in Burlington, Vermont, for 4 full days of skiing! Come with your friends, stay in a private condo and explore what is voted the best ski area on the east coast. Interested? We will be having interest meetings on Monday, Dec. 1, and Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 and 6 p.m. respectively. Both meetings will be held in Koury Commons in Campus Recreation (area between the Fitness Center and Belk Pool).

What: Smuggler’s Notch Ski Trip
When: Jan. 28 – Feb. 2
Where: Smuggler’s Notch Vermont
Cost: $434.00*

Cost includes 5 nights stay at the Slopeside condos, which are walking distance to the mountain gondola, transportation to and from the Burlington Airport, and 4 full day ski passes to Smuggler’s Notch.

Again, don’t forget: Interest meetings on Dec. 1 & 2 in Koury Commons at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively!

Please come with any questions you may have! We hope to see you there!

*Please note that you must provide airfare to Burlington, Vermont, for the trip.

Steamboat averages more than 300 inches of snow annually and is home to some of the best skiing in North America. While staying in the luxurious Steamboat Condominiums, you will have 4 full days to tackle the slopes as well as 5 nights to see the best Steamboat has to offer downtown. Whether you are an expert boarder or are just picking up skis for the first time, this trip is bound to let you relax and enjoy the break after exams are over!

Sign-ups will end this Friday, October 31!  This is the final notice to sign-up.  If you are interested, be sure to pay in full by this Friday.  The total cost of the trip is $730.00 and includes 5 nights lodging, transportation (to and from HDN airport), and 4 day ski pass to Steamboat.

For more information about our lodging, air travel or Steamboat, please contact Chance Beasley at dbeasley@elon.edu.

Trip sign-ups are going on now through Oct. 1. To sign-up visit the Front Desk of Campus Recreation. The cost of the trip is $40 and is payable through cash, check of Phoenix Cash.

For more information, grab an Itinerary from the Front Desk of Campus Recreation, or contact dbeasley@elon.edu.

Interested but still need more information? There will be interest meetings today, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. and tomorrow, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Koury Commons. Come with questions if you have them! If you cannot make the interest meetings but would still like more information, please contact Chance Beasley at dbeasley@elon.edu.

Would you like to sign up without going to the interest meeting? No problem! You can sign up at the Campus Recreation Front Desk starting Wednesday, Sept. 24 at noon. The cost of the trip is $40 and is payable with cash, check or Phoenix cash.

What: Sea Kayaking
When: Oct.. 4
Where: Wrightsville Beach, NC
Cost: $40

Let us know if you have any questions. Do it for the adventure, do it for the fun, do it with Elon Outdoors!

As an advisor, all of your trip expenses will be paid for. Your responsibilities may include driving a university van, and/or helping manage daily activities.

If you have any questions about advisor responsibilities, please feel free to contact me at dbeasley@elon.edu.

Our fall trips still in need of advisors is located below; if you are interested in any of the trips please contact me ASAP. The advisors will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Sept. 26 Indoor Climbing (Greensboro, NC)
Oct. 4 Sea kayaking (Wrightsville Beach, NC)
Oct. 17 – 20 WWR (NARR, WV)
Nov. 1 Pilot Mt. Day Hike

As an advisor, all of your trip expenses will be paid for.  Your responsibilities may include driving a university van, and/or helping manage daily activities.

If you have any questions about advisor responsibilities, please feel free to contact me at dbeasley@elon.edu. Our Fall Trip schedule is located below; if you are interested in any of the trips please contact me ASAP.  The advsiors will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Sept. 20              WWR (day trip to Charlotte)
Sept. 26             Indoor Climbing
Oct. 3-5             Sailing or Sea kayaking
Oct. 10-12         Backpacking
Oct. 17 – 20         WWR (NARR, WV)
Oct. 24                 High Ropes
Nov. 1                 Pilot Mt.
Nov. 14                 Indoor Climbing
 

 Thanks everyone and have a great first week!

Come enjoy the coast of North Carolina before exams get here! Join Elon Outdoors this Saturday, April 26 for a day at
Wrightsville Beach!  We are traveling to
the coast of North Carolina for a day of swimming, shopping and relaxing on the
beach. 

Throw the Frisbee around with
your friends; toss a football while swimming in the ocean; simply work on your
tan before the summer gets hear or sharpen your sand castle design
techniques!  Either way, you’re bound to
enjoy a day on the sand! 

We will be
leaving at 8am Saturday and returning at 8pm the same day.  Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the out of
doors before exams start!

Lunch will be provided on the trip and is included in the
trip cost.  All you need to bring is yourself,
and anything you would need if you would like to go swimming, shopping or
playing around the beach!

When: Saturday, April 26

Where: Wrightsville Beach, NC

Cost: $20.00

Interest meetings will be held Tuesday, April 22 in Koury Commons (between Belk Pool and the Fitness Center) at 5:30pm and 6:00pm, respectively. Come find out more information or ask any questions you may have.  Attendance at the interest meeting is not required to sign up for the trip!

Interested in signing up? 
Simply go to the Campus Recreation front desk to put your name on the
list.  We can only take a limited number
of participants so hurry to sign up today! 

Once signed up, you will receive a confirmation email from the Trip Leader
with time of departure and a location to meet the group.  There is no need to pay the trip fees when
signing up for this trip.  Simply bring
$20 cash with you when we leave and you’re set to go!  No hassles, just good times!

This is only a day trip! 
You won’t miss a beat with all that is happening on campus.  If you would like more information contact Chance
Beasley at dbeasley@elon.edu or call
x2267.

Do it for the adventure; do it for the thrill; do it with Elon Outdoors

All exhibits contain many original artifacts associated with the events surrounding the surrender of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. We will depart Friday, March 7th and return to campus on the afternoon of March 8th.

Don’t have any equipment? No problem, Tumblebees will provide a harness, chalk and shoes for a special discounted price!

What: Indoor Rock Climbing
When: Friday, Feb. 15
Cost: $10 (cost includes climbing fees, equipment fees, and transportation)
Time: 5:30-10 p.m.

Interested in signing up? Go to the front desk of Campus Recreation and tell them you want to go on the trip, put your name on the list, and bring your $10 cash when you meet the Trip Leader at the van*. The sign-up sheet will close Friday, Feb. 15, at noon, so be sure to get your name on the list!

Not interested in staying till 10 p.m.? No problem, we return from the climbing gym once everyone has had their fill of climbing. We leave when everyone is ready or when Tumblebees turns out the lights, whichever comes first!

How do I know when and where to meet the Trip Leader? Once you have signed up for the trip, the Trip Leader will send an email to all participants the morning of the trip giving details on where to meet and at what time. But make sure you are looking out for it because we leave promptly!

Happy Trails!

Questions? Comments? Otherwise? Contact Chance Beasley via email at dbeasley@elon.edu