Rec Sports Events

  • Cohutta Wilderness Expedition

    Saturday, October 19th 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, October 20th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Spend the weekend backpacking through the Cohutta Wilderness with the ORC. You will experience some of North Georgia's most lush, remote forests in the midst of Autumn, so get ready for some spectacular Fall colors! We will also encounter waterfalls and follow along a winding river. Come prepared to step on rocks and climb to some scenic heights!

     

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  • Vertical Caving Overnight

    Saturday, October 19th 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, October 20th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Join the ORC and take advantage of the opportunity to explore a vertical cave! Learn how to rappel with us during the pre-trip meeting, so that you can descend into the depths of an amazing cave. No prior knowledge necessary. You will explore caverns and marvel at the incredible cave formations on the walls, floors and ceilings. The pre-trip meeting is mandatory.

     

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  • Sew to Survive (Clinic)

    Wednesday, October 23rd 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Event Location: Lake Herrick Conference Room

    Sewing is way more than a household skill! It is an essential outdoor skill that can keep you warm, dry, and bug-free even when your gear malfunctions. Clinic participants will learn basic sewing techniques that can be used to repair tears in bug nets, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and clothing. The ORC will provide materials so that participants can practice their newfound sewing skills.

     

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  • Trick or Treat Indoor 5K

    Friday, October 25th 2024
    8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    Event Location: Ramsey Student Center
    201 Ramsey Student Center, Athens, GA

    Join us in supporting your heart health by wearing your favorite Halloween costume! We will be completing the 5K inside on the track upstairs at Ramsey. Race will be completed in waves. Register online for your wave.

    Participants who finish the 5K will receive a bag of healthier candy options after their run!

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  • Pinhoti Trail Backpacking

    Friday, October 25th 2024 4:00 PM - Sunday, October 27th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Dive into a scenic Fall adventure along the Pinhoti Trail! The Pinhoti Trail was established in 1977, traversing Alabama and Georgia's beautiful mountains. Along this 11.4-mile loop trail, we will cross for rocky top peaks, streams, and even wreckage from a plane crash! Backpacking aside, you will learn many new skills to prepare yourself for future outdoor adventures.

     

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  • Cloudland Canyon Backpacking

    Saturday, October 26th 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, October 27th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Come spend a weekend in Cloudland Canyon State Park and bask in beautiful Fall colors! The park is consistently ranked as one of Georgia’s best state parks and offers some of the best hiking in the state. We’ll spend the day exploring the park’s epic canyon walls and towering waterfalls before setting up camp and having an awesome dinner around the campfire.

     

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  • Intro to Fly Fishing (Clinic)

    Wednesday, October 30th 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Event Location: Lake Herrick Pavilion

    Join us for an exciting introduction to the popular sport of fly fishing! Whether it is your first time fishing or 100th day on the water, this course is meant to refresh and teach those interested in fly fishing. We will have a casting clinic at Lake Herrick and want to open the door to anyone and everyone interested. Rods will be provided but bring your own if you'd like!

     

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  • Art Loeb Trail Advanced Backpacking

    Thursday, October 31st 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, November 3rd 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Push your limits this Fall Break and experience the beauty of the Art Loeb Trail in North Carolina. With sweeping mountain vistas and beautiful forests, this trail is ranked among the 30 best hikes in North America by National Geographic Adventure. This is a challenging yet rewarding hike, as there are many scenic viewpoints along the trail at locations such as Black Balsam Knob and Pilot Mountain. You can expect to become confident in the outdoors by the end of the trip, with skills in backpacking, backcountry navigation, and more. Join us for this life-changing experience!

     

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  • Sand Rock Climbing Overnight

    Saturday, November 9th 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, November 10th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Sand Rock is a beautiful craggy place on a bluff overlooking Lake Weiss in Alabama. We will be car camping and day hiking down trails to find the perfect climbs. Climbing routes range from challenging technical moves to smooth relaxed routes you can take your time on. At the top of each route you get to enjoy the best views north Alabama has to offer. Whether you are an experienced climber or first-timer, this is the trip for you!

     

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  • Gahuti Trail Backpacking

    Saturday, November 9th 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, November 10th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Embark on an overnight backpacking trip along the Gahuti Trail in Fort Mountain State Park. This trail winds up to the summit of Fort Mountain with stunning, long-range views and a waterfall along the way. It's an adventure that will excite you but also relax you from the stresses of the end of the semester.

     

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