Carter Caves State Resort Park
Winter Adventure Weekend
January 27-29, 2012
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Vertical - Field Trip Descriptions Saturday 8:30amTRIP #5: Down For Dummies (Level 2) - Duration: 1.5 hours - Limit: 10 people - Status: full Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 8:30am
Now that you have rappelled into the pit you have to get out, right? This trip will give you a taste of what is needed to ascend out of that pit you may someday find yourself at the bottom of. You will be introduced to a basic system of rope ascending commonly used by cavers and you will get a chance to do a rope climb. These same techniques are used whether you need to climb 12ft. or 1200ft. Down for Dummies may get you to the bottom, but you will need us to get you out! We will provide you with all necessary equipment including a climbing system and helmet. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 9:00am
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 9:00am
Like climbing trees? Recreational tree climbing is a popular high adventure activity that puts a twist to our backyard tree climbing pastime. We will cover what the traditional tree climbing schools are teaching, which is traditional double rope technique that involves using a modified hip thrust to pull themselves 20-40 feet off of the ground. Changes for 2012 include a new location and the addition of Single Rope Technique (SRT) Climbing opportunities. This is a strenuous high adventure activity. Participants 15yrs & under require parent or guardian supervision. Required equipment includes climbing appropriate gloves and warm clothing. Meets at lodge . No transportation required.
Saturday 9:00am
Often described as the most beautiful and enjoyable rappel in the park, Natural Bridge is off limits to rope work for 364.5 days per year. Join us for this rare rappelling opportunity through the roof of a spectacular natural rock formation. This is NOT a training class! Although your ruggedly handsome guides will likely offer tips and advice, you must possess basic rappel skills and equipment. This 70' drop is near the paved park road and the return walk from the bottom is a short uphill hike. The trip will go regardless of weather. If time permits, rope climbing will be allowed. Required Equipment: Rappel harness and rappel device, carabiners, gloves, helmet. Optional but suggested equipment: QAS Safety, rappel rack. Meets at lodge . Transportation required.
Saturday 9:30am
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 10:00am
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 10:00am
Now that you have rappelled into the pit you have to get out, right? This trip will give you a taste of what is needed to ascend out of that pit you may someday find yourself at the bottom of. You will be introduced to a basic system of rope ascending commonly used by cavers and you will get a chance to do a rope climb. These same techniques are used whether you need to climb 12ft. or 1200ft. Down for Dummies may get you to the bottom, but you will need us to get you out! We will provide you with all necessary equipment including a climbing system and helmet. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 10:30am
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 10:30am
Like climbing trees? Recreational tree climbing is a popular high adventure activity that puts a twist to our backyard tree climbing pastime. We will cover what the traditional tree climbing schools are teaching, which is traditional double rope technique that involves using a modified hip thrust to pull themselves 20-40 feet off of the ground. Changes for 2012 include a new location and the addition of Single Rope Technique (SRT) Climbing opportunities. This is a strenuous high adventure activity. Participants 15yrs & under require parent or guardian supervision. Required equipment includes climbing appropriate gloves and warm clothing. Meets at lodge . No transportation required.
Saturday 11:00am
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 12:00pm
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right over a 200ft long high line will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in and you can take a ride to remember as you drop 40ft in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. The Friends of Carter Caves Organization helped make this years high line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction, since more gear is required to guarantee a high line ride year after year. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 12:30pm
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 12:30pm
Now that you have rappelled into the pit you have to get out, right? This trip will give you a taste of what is needed to ascend out of that pit you may someday find yourself at the bottom of. You will be introduced to a basic system of rope ascending commonly used by cavers and you will get a chance to do a rope climb. These same techniques are used whether you need to climb 12ft. or 1200ft. Down for Dummies may get you to the bottom, but you will need us to get you out! We will provide you with all necessary equipment including a climbing system and helmet. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 1:00pm
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 1:00pm
Like climbing trees? Recreational tree climbing is a popular high adventure activity that puts a twist to our backyard tree climbing pastime. We will cover what the traditional tree climbing schools are teaching, which is traditional double rope technique that involves using a modified hip thrust to pull themselves 20-40 feet off of the ground. Changes for 2012 include a new location and the addition of Single Rope Technique (SRT) Climbing opportunities. This is a strenuous high adventure activity. Participants 15yrs & under require parent or guardian supervision. Required equipment includes climbing appropriate gloves and warm clothing. Meets at lodge . No transportation required.
Saturday 1:30pm
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site.. No transportation required.
Saturday 2:00pm
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 2:00pm
Now that you have rappelled into the pit you have to get out, right? This trip will give you a taste of what is needed to ascend out of that pit you may someday find yourself at the bottom of. You will be introduced to a basic system of rope ascending commonly used by cavers and you will get a chance to do a rope climb. These same techniques are used whether you need to climb 12ft. or 1200ft. Down for Dummies may get you to the bottom, but you will need us to get you out! We will provide you with all necessary equipment including a climbing system and helmet. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 2:30pm
Like climbing trees? Recreational tree climbing is a popular high adventure activity that puts a twist to our backyard tree climbing pastime. We will cover what the traditional tree climbing schools are teaching, which is traditional double rope technique that involves using a modified hip thrust to pull themselves 20-40 feet off of the ground. Changes for 2012 include a new location and the addition of Single Rope Technique (SRT) Climbing opportunities. This is a strenuous high adventure activity. Participants 15yrs & under require parent or guardian supervision. Required equipment includes climbing appropriate gloves and warm clothing. Meets at lodge . No transportation required.
Saturday 2:30pm
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 3:00pm
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 3:00pm
This is a hands on workshop where you will be constructing and using your own prusik climbing system. All participants needs to bring 36 feet of 8 mil cord to build your system. In order to try out your system you should also bring a climbing harness and 3 carabineers. Meets at Cottage 248 . Transportation required.
Saturday 3:30pm
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 3:30pm
Now that you have rappelled into the pit you have to get out, right? This trip will give you a taste of what is needed to ascend out of that pit you may someday find yourself at the bottom of. You will be introduced to a basic system of rope ascending commonly used by cavers and you will get a chance to do a rope climb. These same techniques are used whether you need to climb 12ft. or 1200ft. Down for Dummies may get you to the bottom, but you will need us to get you out! We will provide you with all necessary equipment including a climbing system and helmet. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Saturday 4:00pm
Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. More gear is needed to guarantee this trip year after year. Keep this in mind when you are making bids during the silent auction. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Sunday 9:00am
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Sunday 9:30am
Drop in - no registration required. The high-line will be open from 9am - 12pm on Sunday. The Friends of Carter Caves are accepting donations for rides. Fund collected will go toward equipment to guarantee a high line for future events. Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Sunday 9:30am
Like climbing trees? Recreational tree climbing is a popular high adventure activity that puts a twist to our backyard tree climbing pastime. We will cover what the traditional tree climbing schools are teaching, which is traditional double rope technique that involves using a modified hip thrust to pull themselves 20-40 feet off of the ground. Changes for 2012 include a new location and the addition of Single Rope Technique (SRT) Climbing opportunities. This is a strenuous high adventure activity. Participants 15yrs & under require parent or guardian supervision. Required equipment includes climbing appropriate gloves and warm clothing. Meets at lodge . No transportation required.
Sunday 10:00am
Would you like to try rappelling? Here's your chance. No experience will be necessary. This will NOT be a ""how to"" workshop. You will be given basic instructions, put on the rope, and monitored on the descent. We have a new location for the 2012 event that will make you pucker before your decent. Required equipment includes leather gloves. Follow signs from in front of lodge to site. No transportation required.
Sunday 10:30am
Drop in - no registration required. The high-line will be open from 9am - 12pm on Sunday. The Friends of Carter Caves are accepting donations for rides. Fund collected will go toward equipment to guarantee a high line for future events. Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
Sunday 11:00am
Like climbing trees? Recreational tree climbing is a popular high adventure activity that puts a twist to our backyard tree climbing pastime. We will cover what the traditional tree climbing schools are teaching, which is traditional double rope technique that involves using a modified hip thrust to pull themselves 20-40 feet off of the ground. Changes for 2012 include a new location and the addition of Single Rope Technique (SRT) Climbing opportunities. This is a strenuous high adventure activity. Participants 15yrs & under require parent or guardian supervision. Required equipment includes climbing appropriate gloves and warm clothing. Meets at lodge . No transportation required.
Sunday 11:30am
Drop in - no registration required. The high-line will be open from 9am - 12pm on Sunday. The Friends of Carter Caves are accepting donations for rides. Fund collected will go toward equipment to guarantee a high line for future events. Now that you have had the chance to go down a rope and up a rope we are introducing the concept of across the rope. That's right, a high-line over 200 feet long will be stretched across the gorge down behind the lodge. We will strap you in for you to take a ride to remember as you drop 40 feet in elevation and cruise by the parks largest natural arch, Smoky Bridge. Make sure you bring your cameras for there will be some great photo opportunities. A weight limit of 250 lbs is in place for this trip. The Friends of Carter Caves organization helped make this years high-line possible by purchasing $1,000 worth of vertical gear for rigging the ride. Follow signs from lobby to site. No transportation required.
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