AUBURN OUTDOORs Go Your Own Way
AFTERNOON TRIPS AFTERNOON delight KAYAKING Coosa River 9/9 Enjoy the afternoon on one of the largest volume whitewater runs in the Southeast. This trip will get you hooked on whitewater kayaking or provide an opportunity to hone your existing skills. Cost includes transportation, instruction, and equipment. No experience necessary. Time: 2:30 PM Cost: $10 These trips are great for an afternoon getaway or to hone skills in kayaking, paddle boarding, or mountain biking. Departure time is 2:30 p.m. and trips last approximately 3-5 hours. PADDLE BOARDING Lake Martin 9/17 Try our new stand up paddle boards in a calm and safe environment, and finish the evening watching the sun set over beautiful Lake Martin. Cost includes transportation, instruction, and equipment. No experience necessary. Time: 2:30 PM Cost: $10 MOUNTAIN BIKING Sylacauga 9/23 The trails at Lake Howard are renown for their fast, fun, and easy singletrack. This trip is great for the beginner mountain biker, as well as those who want to see what the flow trails are all about. Cost includes transportation, helmet, and bike rental. Participants must be able to ride a bike. Time: 2:30 PM Cost: $15 KAYAKING Lake Martin 10/7 This relaxing afternoon paddle is a great opportunity to watch the sun set behind the backdrop of one of Alabama s most beautiful lakes. Cost includes transportation, instruction, and equipment. No experience necessary. Time: 2:30 PM Cost: $10 MOUNTAIN BIKING Chewacla State Park 11/4 Ride with like-minded cycling enthusiasts in Auburn s most popular outdoor recreation attraction Chewacla State Park. The bike trails are excellent for beginners and experienced riders. Cost includes transportation, park entrance fee, helmet, and bike rental. Participants must be able to ride a bicycle. Time: 2:30 PM Cost: $5
Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.
DAY TRIPS TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW YOU WILL BE MORE DISAPPOINTED IN THE THINGS YOU DIDN T DO THAN BY THE ONES YOU DID DO. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. AUBURN OUTDOORs Recreation and Wellness Center 601 Heisman Drive Auburn, AL 36849 email: campusrec@auburn.edu web: campusrec.auburn.edu/outdoors twitter: @cam pusrecau facebook.com/auburncampusrec
DAY Come raft with us on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, Ga. and Phenix City, Ala. the longest urban whitewater rafting in the world If you want to experience a new outdoor activity with a community of like-minded friends, then an Auburn Outdoors daytrip is for you. TRIPPIN DAY TRIPS Rafting Chattahoochee Whitewater Park 9/7 $35 This trip will visit the newly developed, longest urban whitewater park in the world located in Phenix City/Columbus (45 minutes from campus). These rapids, the biggest anywhere in the Southeast, provide a challenging and exciting experience. Trip cost includes transportation, equipment, and guide fees. No experience necessary. Departure: 1 p.m. Mountain Biking Coldwater Mountain 10/11 $20 Coldwater Mountain is a newly acquired and developed land trust near Anniston, Ala. that has become world renown for its mountain biking. Participants must be able to ride a bicycle. Experience encouraged but not required. Transportation, bicycle, and lunch provided in trip cost. Departure: 8 a.m. Rock Climbing Palisades Park 11/2 $25 Located an hour north of Birmingham in the foothills of the Southern Appalachians, Palisades Park offers a wide array of routes for aspiring beginners, or advanced climber. Cost includes transportation, lunch, equipment, and instruction. No experience necessary. Departure: 8 a.m.
weekend warriors WEEKEND TRIPS Caving and Climbing Pigeon Mountain, Ga. Pre-Trip Meeting: 9/10 6 p.m. Trip Dates: 9/12-14 Cost: $45 This trip takes us to the Crockford Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Refuge in LaFayette, Ga. We will spend a day climbing the cliffs of Rocktown and exploring the dark recesses of the Pettyjohns Cave. Trip cost includes transportation, backcountry food, climbing, instruction, and caving and camping equipment. No experience necessary. Whitewater Kayaking Dillsboro, N.C. Pre-Trip Meeting: 9/17 6 p.m. Trip Dates: 9/19-21 Cost: $45 This overnight whitewater kayaking trip we will travel to some of the most classic kayak runs of the Appalachian Mountains. Designed to challenge both the beginner kayaker and the seasoned veteran, trip cost includes transportation, backcountry food, instruction, and kayaking and camping gear. Come cool off and enjoy the mountains with us! No experience necessary. Backpacking Cheaha State Park, Ala. Pre-Trip Meeting: 11/12 6 p.m. Trip Dates: 11/14-16 Cost: $45 Come explore the wilderness setting located at Mount Cheaha in the Talledega National Forest. This foothill of the Appalachian Mountains is the hightest point in the state. Over two nights in the backcountry we will see some of the most stunning views, including the famous McDill Point. Cost includes transportation, instruction, backcountry food, and camping equipment. No experience necessary.
I WENT TO THE WOODS BECAUSE I WISHED TO LIVE DELIBERATELY, TO FRONT ONLY THE ESSENTIAL FACTS OF LIFE, AND SEE IF I COULD NOT LEARN WHAT IT HAD TO TEACH, AND NOT, WHEN I CAME TO DIE, DISCOVER THAT I HAD NOT LIVED. -HENRY DAVID THOREAU
stay If you want an adventure that changes your life, then an extended trip with Auburn Outdoors is for you! a little longer Longer in duration, extended trips allow the adventurer to enjoy good company, food, and scenery. Experiences include canoe touring on the Suwannee River, ice climbing in Colorado, biking through the Appalachian Mountains, and climbing Kentucky s Red River Gorge. EXTENDED TRIPS Rock Climbing Red River Gorge & Others Pre-Trip Meeting: 10/8 6 p.m. Trip Dates: 10/15-19 $185 Tour the southeast United States visiting Kentucky s Red River Gorge. One of the most renown outdoor rock climbing destinations, Red River Gorge is world famous for its variety of quality routes. Cost includes backcountry meals, transportation, instruction, and climbing and camping equipment. Join us for an experience of a lifetime during fall break! Skills verification at climbing wall is encouraged. Experience recommended, but not required. Bicycle Touring Blue Ridge Parkway Rails to Trails Pre-Trip Meeting: 10/8 6 p.m. Trip Dates: 10/16-19 $185 Interested in bicycle touring, but not ready to be self supported? Join us over fall break for a cycling adventure of a lifetime through the fall foliage of the Appalachian Mountains. Trip cost includes transportation, backcountry meals, bicycle, helmet, and camping gear. Participants must be able to ride a bike. A portion of trip will be riding with vehicular traffic.
Canoe Touring Suwannee River Pre-Trip Meeting: 11/19 6 p.m. Trip Dates: 11/21-25 $85 Explore the Suwannee River over Thanksgiving break, but still be home for the holiday! Paddle this historic, free-flowing river while experiencing wildlife, swamps, high limestone banks, hammocks of hardwood, and springs along the way. Luxury awaits at river camps equipped with bathrooms and hot showers. Cost includes transportation, instruction, backcountry meals, permits, canoeing, and camping equipment. No experience necessary. Tip 02 Tip 01 When backpacking, plan to eat more food than usual. Backcountry travelers normally burn between 2,500 and 4,500 calories per day. When building a campfire, it is best to use sticks that are dead and down and can be broken by hand. Be sure to use existing fire rings instead of making your own and burn everything to ash before putting out the fire. Tip 03 Avoid wearing cotton outdoors during colder seasons. When cotton gets wet, it loses its warming properties. Wear clothing made of synthetic material, wool, or polyester instead.
CLIMBING CLINICS AUBURN OUTDOORs Recreation and Wellness Center 601 Heisman Drive Auburn, AL 36849 email: campusrec@auburn.edu web: campusrec.auburn.edu/outdoors twitter: @campusrecau facebook.com/auburncampusrec
VERTICAL! Fundamentals of Climbing 6-8 p.m. Auburn Outdoors Offered 2-3 times per week This course is for individuals who wish to learn how to belay and tie knots for top rope climbing. It is a pre-requisite for those who wish to use the climbing wall independently, but do not have prior climbing experience. Climbing Strength and Technique 9-10 p.m. Climbing Wall Event Dates: 9/25, 10/9, and 11/6 Session One: Footwork; Session Two:Gripping; Session Three: Advanced Skills. Sign up for one or attend all three! Ladies Climb 8-10 p.m. Climbing Wall Event Dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9 A few evenings this semester are dedicated to ladies only. Join us for one or all and enjoy meeting new people and learning new skills while having a little fun. Lead Climbing 5-8 p.m. Climbing Wall Event Dates: 9/28, 10/26 This class is intended for those wishing to take the next step in rock climbing. Participants must currently be top-rope skills verified and able to comfortably climb 5.9 on a top rope. Route Setting Clinic 5-8 p.m. Climbing Wall Event Date: 8/24 Learn to route-set at our climbing wall. Participants must be skills verified. Route Setting 5-8 p.m. Climbing Wall Event Dates: Sundays from 9/7-11/16 Class is for campus recreation members and climbing wall staff who attended the route setting clinic and wish to set new routes at our gym. Adaptive Climbing Class and Cycling Program Event Dates: 10/5 4-6:30 pm Climbing Wall Please join us for cycling, campfire cooking, and climbing while learning what recreational services are available to you in our new facility.
bike shop I THOUGHT OF THAT WHILE RIDING MY BICYCLE. - ALBERT EINSTEIN AUBURN OUTDOORs Recreation and Wellness Center 601 Heisman Drive Auburn, AL 36849 email: campusrec@auburn.edu web: campusrec.auburn.edu/outdoors twitter: @campusrecau facebook.com/auburncampusrec
grease AND GLORY BIKE MAINTENANCE CLINICS Auburn Outdoors, located in the breezeway of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, has a variety of resources and tools, along with experts to help you repair your own bike. Purchase replacement tubes for that unexpected flat, attend free clinics, and learn to maintain and fix your own bike, using our complete line of bicycle-specific tools at no cost. Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-8 p.m. Auburn Outdoors 9/11 Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-8 p.m. Auburn Outdoors 9/25 Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-8 p.m. Auburn Outdoors 10/09 Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-8 p.m. Auburn Outdoors 10/23 Explore Bike Maintenance Clinic: Dérailleurs 6-8 p.m. Auburn Outdoors 11/6 We rent mountain bikes, road bikes, and light-touring bikes for half-day, day, weekend, and week rental periods.
rental shop bikes and helmets Bike Helmet Mountain Bike Package 1/2 Day Rental: $9 1-2 Day Rental: $18 3-4 Weekend Rental: $27 7-8 Week Rental: $54 Road Bike Package 1/2 Day Rental: $9 1-2 Day Rental: $18 3-4 Weekend Rental: $27 7-8 Week Rental: $54 Breezer Light Touring Bike ½ Day $9 1 Day $18 3 Day $27 7 Day $54 Do you want to create your own adventure? Not ready to invest in your own equipment? We have the gear for you. Equipment is available for rent on a day, weekend, or weekly basis. Rental Shop Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday, 5-8 p.m. sleeping bags, pads, & hammocks 01 02 Sleeping Bag 40 1-2 Day Rental: $3 3-4 Weekend Rental: $4.50 7-8 Week Rental: $9 Sleeping Bag 15/20 1-2 Day Rental: $4 3-4 Weekend Rental: $6 7-8 Week Rental: $10 Sleeping Pad Single Nest Hammock 1-2 Day Rental: $3 3-4 Weekend Rental: $4.50 7-8 Week Rental: $9 tents, stoves, and cook sets 03 Two-Person Tent 1-2 Day Rental: $5 3-4 Weekend Rental: $7.50 7-8 Week Rental: $15 Four-Person Tent 1-2 Day Rental: $8 3-4 Weekend Rental: $12 7-8 Week Rental: $24 Five-Person Tent 1-2 Day Rental: $10 3-4 Weekend Rental: $15 7-8 Week Rental: $30 One-Burner Stove Two-Burner Stove 1-2 Day Rental: $3 3-4 Weekend Rental: $4.50 7-8 Week Rental: $9 Cook Set
paddling accessories 04 Canoe/Kayak/SUP Paddle Splash Jacket 1-2 Day Rental: $3 3-4 Weekend Rental: $4.50 7-8 Week Rental: $9 Spray Skirt Wetsuit 1-2 Day Rental: $6 3-4 Weekend Rental: $9 7-8 Week Rental: $18 Helmet Dry Box 1-2 Day Rental: $3 3-4 Weekend Rental: $4.50 7-8 Week Rental: $9 MISCELLANEOUS accessories05 Day Pack 1-2 Day Rental: $5 3-4 Weekend Rental: $7.50 7-8 Week Rental: $15 Backpack 1-2 Day Rental: $6 3-4 Weekend Rental: $9 7-8 Week Rental: $18 Compass 1-2 Day Rental: $.50 3-4 Weekend Rental: $.75 7-8 Week Rental: $1.50 Headlamp Hydration Bag Metolius Recon Crash Pad 1-Day $10 3-Day $15 7-Day $30 Trekking Poles 1-2 Day Rental: $5 3-4 Weekend Rental: $7.50 7-8 Week Rental: $15 Flying Fish Rod 1-2 Day Rental: $6 3-4 Day Rental: $9 7-8 Day Rental: $18 Bouldering Crash Pad 1-2 Day Rental: $10 3-4 Day Rental: $15 7-8 Day Rental: $30 kayaks, canoes, & Paddle boards 06 Whitewater Kayak Package 1-2 Day Rental: $14 3-4 Weekend Rental: $21 7-8 Week Rental: $42 Fishing Kayak Package 1-2 Day Rental: $14 3-4 Weekend Rental: $21 7-8 Week Rental: $42 Sea Kayak Package 1-2 Day Rental: $14 3-4 Weekend Rental: $21 7-8 Week Rental: $42 Inflatable Kayak Package 1-2 Day Rental: $14 3-4 Weekend Rental: $21 7-8 Week Rental: $42 Sit-On-Top Kayak Package 1-2 Day Rental: $14 3-4 Weekend Rental: $21 7-8 Week Rental: $42 Hyside Inflatable Kayak 1-Day Rental: $14 3-Day Rental: $21 7-Day $42 Canoe Package 1-2 Day Rental: $18 3-4 Weekend Rental: $27 7-8 Week Rental: $54 Stand Up Paddle Boards 1-2 Day Rental: $14 3-4 Weekend Rental: $21 7-8 Week Rental: $42
Looking for a job? Auburn Outdoors is looking for individuals who desire to share outdoor recreation with others,who willcreate a friendly atmosphere and make the program their own. Student staff will have many opportunities to not only exhibit their love for outdoor recreation, but to also learn and hone skills. We hire at least a semester ahead. For details please see our website. Recreation and Wellness Center 601 Heisman Drive Auburn, AL 36849 email: campusrec@auburn.edu web: campusrec.auburn.edu/outdoors twitter: @campusrecau facebook.com/auburncampusrec Rental Center Hours Phone: 334.844.0027 Monday-Friday 12-6 p.m. Sunday 5-8 p.m. A U B U R N OUTDOORS Climbing Wall Hours Phone: 334.844.0028 Monday-Thursday 3-9 p.m. Friday 3-7 p.m. Saturday/Sunday 2-5 p.m.