Afternoon Hike at Eno River
Want to get outside for a couple of hours on a Saturday Afternoon? Meet new people? Explore the local trails? Get away for a leisurely hike through the woods on this beginner-friendly outing.
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $10 (Students) | $15 (Members)
Pre-Trip Information: A pre-trip info email will be sent out with trip information by Wednesday, January 29 by 6 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 29 at 6 p.m.
1 p.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
Load up the van and drive to Eno River State Park.
Arrive at Eno River State Park and start hiking.
Finish hiking, load up the van and head back to campus.
5 p.m.: Trip Ends: Arrive back to campus, clean up and enjoy the rest of your day.
Transportation and instruction are included.
Hiking at Hanging Rock
Spend the day hiking along waterfalls and rock cliffs on this day trip. Lunch is included.
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $25 (Students) | $35 (Members)
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. in the “Lakes” Classroom, Room 1608
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
8 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
Load up the van and start driving to Hanging Rock State Park.
Arrive at Hanging Rock, unload the van and prepare for a full day of hiking.
Start hiking and eat lunch on the trail.
5 p.m.: Trip Ends: Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Transportation, lunch and instruction are included.
This will be a moderately strenuous, full-day hike.
Spring Break Paddling in Florida’s 10,000 Islands
Join us for an 8-day canoeing trip to the Ten Thousand Islands region of the Florida Everglades National Park. The Ten Thousand Islands are a labyrinth of water and mangroves. The islands harbor an abundance of life, and the shallows serve as nursery grounds for countless marine life.
This trip will take you canoeing through the mangroves, and paddling from island to island, where you can see many different plant and animal species, enjoy the turquoise-blue waters and sleep on white-sand beaches.
Date: Saturday, March 7 – Saturday, March 14, 2020
Cost: $450 per student
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Lakes Classroom, Room 1608 and the pool.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 26 by 6 p.m.
Saturday
6 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
- Pack up the gear, load the van and start driving to Florida.
- Stop for the night at Congaree National Park in South Carolina.
- Get to camp and set up tents. Rest up for the next day.
Sunday
- Wake up, make breakfast, break down camp, and go for a short hike in Congaree National Park.
- Get back on the road and drive 11 hours.
- Eat lunch and dinner on the road.
- Arrive at camp and set up tents. Rest up for the next day.
Monday
- Wake up, make breakfast.
- Practice paddling.
- Eat lunch while paddling.
- Head back to camp.
Tuesday-Thursday
Paddling in the 10,000 Islands region of Everglades National Park.
Friday
- Get off the water Head to Homosassa Springs for a few hours.
- Eat lunch and explore the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
- Start the drive back to NC State.
- Camp.
Saturday
- Wake up and continue the drive back to NC State.
Transportation, meals, equipment and instruction are included. No experience is necessary, however, there will be long paddling days, in wilderness areas.
High Ropes Course and Zip Line
Join our knowledgeable challenge course staff, and check out the NC State Challenge Course. You will go up into the high course, traverse the elements then fly off the zipline. Our friendly challenge course staff will walk you through everything you need to know to have a blast at the challenge course, so this is a perfect activity for beginners.
Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
Time: 2 – 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 (student) | $15 (members)
Pre-trip Information: A pre-trip info email will be sent out with the activity information by Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 20 by 1 p.m.
Getting to the Course
- 2 p.m.: A shuttle will leave from the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
- Any time between 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Feel free to drive yourself out to the course.
Leaving the Course
- 6:00 p.m.: A shuttle will leave the high ropes course to come back to campus. Feel free to drive yourself back from the course anytime.
Instruction and equipment are included. This is a beginner-friendly event and no experience is necessary.
Hiking and Camping at Falls Lake
Join us for a fun camping and hiking adventure at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Explore trails along Falls Lake and enjoy socializing around a campfire at night.
Date: Saturday – Sunday, April 4 – 5, 2020
Time: Friday at 10 p.m. to Saturday at 12 p.m.
Cost: $40 per student
Pre-trip information: A pre-trip info email will be sent out with trip information on Wednesday, April 1 no later than 6 p.m.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 1 by 6 p.m.
Saturday
- 10 a.m.: Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
- Load up the vans and drive to Falls Lake.
- Arrive at Falls Lake and unload the van.
- Enjoy time around a campfire, make S’mores, have a jam session or just socialize.
Sunday
- Wake up, eat breakfast, and pack up camp.
- Load up the vans and drive back to campus.
- Arrive back on campus and clean up equipment.
- 12 p.m. Trip Ends: Finish up your farm experience and have a great rest of the weekend.
Transportation, all meals, equipment and instruction are included. This is a perfect beginner introduction to a camping trip, and fun for everyone.
Mountain Biking at Falls Lake
Join us for the afternoon and work on beginner mountain biking skills at Lake Crabtree County Park. We will be riding through the beautiful forested trails and will have opportunities to explore the great single track that is so close to the city.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2020
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $20 (students) | $30 members.
Pre Trip Meeting: Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. in the Lakes Classroom, Room 1608 in Carmichael Rec Center.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m.
1 p.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
- Load up the van and start driving to Lake Crabtree.
- Arrive at Lake Crabtree, unload the bikes, and prepare for a fun skills session.
- Start riding
- Finish riding, load up the van, drive back to campus, and clean up gear.
- 5 p.m. Trip Ends: Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Equipment, transportation, and instruction are included. This is a beginner-friendly trip, but you must be comfortable riding a bike for a couple of hours to participate.
Rock Climbing at Manchester Bridge
Climbing at Manchester Bridge just outside of Richmond Virginia is your ticket to a fun, stress-reducing day. Manchester Bridge is a unique urban climbing destination comprised of a series of old bridge abutments and piers that have been converted into great routes for beginner climbers.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Time: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m
Cost: $50 (students) | $60 (members)
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Lakes Classroom (1608).
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.
6 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental desk.
- Load the van and start driving to Manchester Bridge.
- Arrive at Manchester Bridge, unload the climbing gear and walk to the climbing area and eat lunch at the climbing area (included).
- Finish climbing, pack up gear, and hike back to the van.
- Load up the van and start driving back to campus.
- Arrive back to campus and clean up the equipment.
7 p.m. Trip Ends: Have a great rest of the night.
Transportation, lunch, equipment, and instruction are included and no experience is necessary. This is a perfect beginner climbing trip and fun for everyone.
Sunset Canoeing at Lake Raleigh
Relax and hang out with new friends to recharge your brain before finals on our Sunset Canoeing trip at Lake Raleigh.
Date: Friday, April 24, 2020
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $5 (students) | $10 (members)
Pre-Trip Information: A pre-trip info email will be sent out with trip information on Wednesday, April 22 no later than 6 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
6 p.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center, at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental desk.
- Load up the van and drive to Lake Raleigh
- Arrive at the Boat Ramp at Lake Raleigh and unload the boats.
- Learn basic canoe anatomy and basic canoe paddle strokes.
- Get on the lake and practice your paddling skills.
- Watch the sunset over the lake from your canoe.
- Head back to the van, load up the canoes and head back to the Carmichael Complex.
9 p.m. Trip Ends: Finish your adventure and enjoy the rest of your night.
Transportation, equipment, and instruction are included and no experience is necessary. This is a perfect beginner canoeing trip, but also fun for the experienced paddler.
This skills-based class will assist gym climbers in gaining appropriate knowledge of climbing outside. This class will assist climbers in making the transition from a gym climber to an outdoor climber. Topics that will be covered in this class are:
- Personal Anchors
- Two Point Anchor Building
- Safely Accessing Top Rope Bolts
- Transitioning from Lead
- Transitioning to Rappel
All participants will need to attend all five sessions of this class.
Spring 2020 Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
| Monday, March 16 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Carmichael Gym Indoor Climbing Wall |
| Wednesday, March 18 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Carmichael Gym Indoor Climbing Wall |
| Monday, March 23 | 5 – 6 p.m | Carmichael Gym Indoor Climbing Wall |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Carmichael Gym Indoor Climbing Wall |
| Sunday, March 29 | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Pilot Mountain State Park |
Rates
| Student Rate | Member Rate |
| $140 | $160 |
Itinerary
Monday, March 16
Topics Covered:
- Climbing Specific Leave No Trace principles
- Personal Anchors
- Anchor Building
Wednesday, March 18
Topics Covered:
- Extended Rappel
- Transition to Rappel
Monday, March 23
Topics Covered:
- Natural Sling Anchors
- Practice
Monday, March 25
Topics Covered:
- Practice skills
- Prepare to climb outside
Sunday, March 29
- 6 p.m.: Trip starts. Check-in at the Carmichael Recreation Center at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
- Load the van and start driving to Pilot Mountain State Park.
- Arrive at Pilot Mountain, unload the climbing gear and walk to the climbing area. Eat lunch at the climbing area (included).
- Finish Climbing, pack up the gear and hike back to the van.
- Load the van and start driving back to campus.
- Return to campus and clean up the equipment.
- 7 p.m.: Trip ends.
How to Register
- Bring your Wolfpack One Card to the first floor of the Carmichael Recreation Center to register for a trip.
- Trips are sold on a first-come/first-serve basis.
- Full payment is due at the time of registration.
- Deposits are accepted if the trip costs more than $100.
Trip Information
- You must attend the pre-trip meeting for your specific trip. If you do not attend the meeting you will be dropped from the trip and a refund will not be given.
- You must pass the fitness assessment and/or water comfort test if required for your trip.
- You must travel in our vehicles. Driving separately, meeting the group or being picked up is not allowed.
- Alcohol, tobacco and drug use are prohibited for the duration of the trip. If you violate these rules you are subject to removal from the trip and transportation back to NC State will be at your expense.
Refunds
To be considered for a refund, please inform us least two weeks before the pre-trip meeting that can no longer attend. You must fill out a refund request, which must be turned into us. Deposits on trips are non-refundable.
For personal emergencies, partial or full refunds between two weeks and the pre-trip meeting may be provided in consideration of written and verifiable proof of inability to attend (a doctor’s note). Documentation must be provided five working days before the trip’s departure date in order for any refund to be considered. No refunds will be given after this period regardless of the reason.
All refunds are at the discretion of the outdoor adventures coordinator. Refunds will be provided if we cancel the activity.