INTRO TO BACKPACKING: PROVIDENCE CANYON, GA

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Overnight Trip

Registration

Opens on Aug 17 12:00 am
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Contact

Braja Smith

b.smith2@ufl.edu

No previous experience necessary! This 2-day trip, offers incredible canyons and forests to explore. Dramatic canyons and formations slice through the pines and offer adventurers a striking variety of colors and scenes! This trip is an awesome and rewarding introduction to backpacking. We will depart Saturday morning and returning Sunday evening.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Group camping equipment (tents etc.)
  • All meals (usually vegetarian)
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • Experienced Guides

REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Personal gear (i.e. sleeping bag, backpack, sleeping pad, headlamp). Feel free to rent outdoor gear from us! Participants get 10% off for their TRiP. More info here: https://recsports.ufl.edu/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-gear-rental/

AMENITIES:

  • Backcountry camping
  • No electricity
  • No running water
  • No flushing toilets
  • No showers

CHALLENGE LEVEL = LOW-MEDIUM DIFFICULTY

This trip includes hiking with a heavy backpack on varied terrain with minimal elevation. This is our least challenging backpacking trip and includes instruction on basic backpacking skills.

PRETRIP MEETING:

Your mandatory pre-trip meeting date and time will be listed on your receipt email.

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REFUND POLICY:

  1. Trips can not be transferred.
  2. Trip refunds will be granted only if:
    1. Trip is cancelled by CORE.
    2. A paid replacement has been found.
    3. A $10 base processing charge or 15% of the registration price, whichever is greater, will be assessed.
  3. Replacement requests must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled service offering start date.
  4. Participant has documented medical circumstances preventing participation.

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