another great production from petzl

Upcoming Tallulah River Gorge Release

Hope this wets your appetite.....

Looking for people to develop

We are planning another trip out to the Clarks Hill WMA climbing area, this area is in serious need of development. If you are willing to come out and help please contact me ASAP! either through this site, through email (mtthumper@gmail.com) or by phone, 706-267-8808.

Stay Green.
Nic

Shaking Rock

This is a REALLY great place to go climbing in the local area. There is enough boulder problems here that one could easily spend more then the day that we did. A lot of the rock and the problems are similar to it's cousins in Boat Rock a few hours to the west. Most of the boulders are located within the first walk up area, with a handful scattered out in the woods. The boulders out in the woods however have the marks of some dynamite handiwork.

Here is a short video clip of Tony at one of the very first boulders inside the gate of the park.

Picnic

I need all of the guides to send me in their RSVP's on whether or not they will be able to help support the games and festivities at the picnic this year. Supposedly the plan is for the 24th of May at the Softball field. Go figure, I guess the park isn't good enough for the likes of them.

Alright, this limits our options, probably have to rent the rock wall again this year and no kayaking. But we can play BALL!!! or.... tow the kayaks in a wicked race. What fun would that slip n' slide be. tee hee hee hee..... I personally will be photographing as the charlie oscar ends up at the end of the run in flipped kayak.

Anyways, please contact me asap!!! Oh yeah and happy climbing/hiking/camping and what have you.

PS. can every one let me know if they are interested in a Deliverance 2?

Our big fat georgian woody!!

This last weekend with the help of Tom and Tony we put up a woody in the backyard.


The first problem came with how could we safely bolt the panel to the tree providing support, but also allowing us to remove it when we go to move. After much deliberation with the folks at Lowes we came up with the following Idea. We used lag bolts, drilled them into the tree attached to a starter board. Now I was worried about drilling into the trees that it might kill the trees.



We recently had to pay a company to come remove a very tall pine that had died in our backyard, and it created a great inconvenience. After talking to the plant people and the carpentry people we agreed that 2 lag bolts per tree, spaced more then 3 feet a part should not harm the tree.

We installed the lag bolts and starter boards and framed a 4x8 panel of 3/4 plywood. Then we attached the panel to the two starter boards using decking brackets on the backside of the panel. on the right side of the panel we attached the brackets to the outside of the 2x4 frame, but since the left side of the panel extended past the tree we put in an extra cross support and used this to attach to the starter board using the same decking brackets. We went ahead and installed the whole panel and starter boards roughly 2 feet from the ground.


The first panel was the hardest to set up and get in the right spot. At the same time we started framing the second panel, drilling the 6x6in grid for the holds in both panels and attaching the relevant hardware. Although I should have drilled holes in the first panel before I mounted it, I am glad I didn't, especially since we had to make a few minor adjustments with the starter board support on the back of the panel that would have interfered with a few of the bolt holes. At the same time we should have installed the T-nuts, but alas, hindsight is 20/20. While building the second panel we installed 2 eye bolts with locking nuts into the top corners of the panel, with the eye on the backside of the panel, and attached a non locking carabiner clip to the eye bolt.

We then installed 3 heavy duty door hinges on to the bottom side of the panel so that the pin was resting on the outside of the panel. We wanted it to eventually angle down when the top panel was opened up.


Approximatetly 4 feet up from the top of the bottom panel I drilled a hole in the side of both of the trees, attached an eye bolt, and looped the chain around the tree and used the eye bolt as a catch to prevent the chain from slipping down the tree. We secured the chain at it's tightest with a locking chain clasp/closure. we then used the chains and their supports, attached some tow straps, and hoisted the second panel into place. This is where it definitely was helpful to have two extra sets of hands. Due to the angle of the top panel we needed it to lay nearly flat so that I could access the hinges and screw them in to the bottom panel. This completed we attached the chains to the carabiners on the back of the panel.

This completed, we started to install the holds. A long and tedious process, especially due to the fact that some of the holds used hex wrenches to tighten others used various other tools. Which we just happened to have hiding in Tom's Bike tool kit. It took almost 2 hours for us to install the holds, which we didn't put all 50 of them in. But come nightfall, we hung a lantern behind us and proceeded to test out our new woody!!





Here is a picture of the finished product! We purposely built it where we did because of the possibility of expanding it. There just happens to be a set of 3 trees in an L shape in this corner, two of which we used to build this section. The third is in the corner where the two fences meet, which happens to be blocked out by the woody.





At the same time, Tom also built a canted campus board and hung it off the deck so now we have a great training board that we can use whenever we feel like. This was also designed to be portable, and we can chuck it into the moving wagon when we go to move. If anyone would like some help designing or building their own woody feel free to contact me at mtthumper@gmail.com.

Ring of Fire

Let me start out by saying in no way shape or form do I believe that I will accomplish the following feat in the next few years. It's something that I will hope will take a little bit of time and that I can tick off one by one.

My goal is to hike all of the major volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest, an endevour that I have named "The Ring of Fire". Which is of course only a small section of the true Ring of Fire. Anyways, I look at it like this, I have already been on Mt Shasta and Mt Baker, the two ends of the range and I guess I should start filling in the middle. Most of these mountains were literally in my backyard and they became landmarks or monuments of my life.


There are a handful of lesser peaks that at the moment I don't plan on putting on my list but one day I might decide to go ahead and do the easy hike up them. As for this summer, I am looking into hiking one of the following mountains..



Mt Adams














Glacier Peak,












Mt Jefferson or maybe one or another.
















I have one hell of a training program set up right now, and if anyone wants to join me at the gym or on one of my outdoor workouts, you are always welcome, I could use the motivation :).

Alright, I will keep you all updated on the 'Mountain of Choice' and my progress. till later... CHEERS!!!

command picnic

The Navy command picnic is coming up and we have been asked again this year to help provide stuff for them. Do you have any ideas thoughts or suggestions? let us know... either post it as a comment here or shoot us an email at either oaforever@gmail.com or mtthumper@gmail.com.

We are hoping to push them into having it at North Augusta Park so that we can do some climbing, some hiking, some bigger games and bring the kayaks back out. Let me know if you support this!!!

I will be in the area till October!!

Ok we are getting OA up and running, everyone send me your info... I will be pushing this hard till october/november if you are willing o hang on for the ride!!

Riverview Climbing

Recently we have been cleaning Dynamite wall at Riverview. The weather has been so-so and every time we get down there to clean all of the mud and grit off, the rain comes washing down from above and brings with it a whole new coating for us to get out there and scrub off. yippee. well this picture is from a recent trip down there to show some people that are new to the area a few of the hidden secrets that we have tucked in under most peoples noses.

Pictured : Nic in arrested rappel off of Wasp
Photo Credit: Evonn O'Neill


anyways, a few of us are always climbing at either riverview, stevens creek or the canal. just call and see where we are. Also this Thursday (the 22nd) to the 28th we will be doing a camping and kayaking trip in northern georgia. so if you feel like stopping by over the weekend, for you day workers, feel free to come and visit, we will have everything to keep you comfy and happy.. .and of course a hot pot of coffee... CHEERS!

Nic

Riverview - South Carolina quarry bouldering

This is a short clip taken during a recent session down at the local crag. This route (believed to be called Milkiti) is one that several of us have been working on. it diverges at the top to follow a few different routes, names unknown at this time. I need some help in creating a map of the area, so if anyone knows any of the route names please let me know!!


this is a clip of Tony on the final moves of Wasp on the Dynamite Wall.

ok not OA but for the Warramunga family

alright... this is for the Warramunga Family.... OA people... skip down to the next entry good stuff!!

Jan 27th Update of events

Here is your update for January 27, 2007

We are planning out this years’ calendar, at least the big events. So if you have any suggestions on where or when feel free to drop a line anytime. Also we are on the lookout for people that are willing to act as guides this year. If you are interested please, PLEASE, PLEASE get in contact with us, as of right now there are no qualifications to be a guide. We are actually setting up a ‘training program’ for interested guides. Certification (possible free) through major organizations, to include but not limited to First Aid CPR, Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Master etc…

Right now on the tentative Outdoor Adventures Calendar we have:

* A trip to Atlanta bouldering areas and outdoor gear stores sometime in the next 2 weeks, along with another one in February, March, and April.

* a 3 or 4 day Toccoa Kayaking and Camping trip planned for April

* a 3 day and a 2 day Chattooga whitewater rafting trip for June,

* a skydiving trip in May, June and July

* a wildflower hike in April

* An overnight Congaree Swamp trip.

* An overnight Savannah Forts and islands trip.

* and of course a few overnight camping trips scattered throughout.

Some other events to plan ahead for the months of February - March.

Feb 03 2007, Winter Challenge Adventure Race in Springfield South Carolina.

Feb 10 2007, Bear Creek Mock Race, Bear Creek Campground.

March 02-03, Goldrush 24 Adventure Race, Woodstock Georgia

March 03 The Azalea Festival Century Bike Ride, Lake Park Georgia

March 03, Thrill in The Hills, Fort Yargo State Park Winder Georgia

March 03, Palmetto Swamp Fox – Awendaw South Carolina

March 10^th STW Navigation Clinic, McCormick South Carolina

March 17^th Mungadai Adventure Challenge, Columbia South Carolina

March 17^th Run for the Children 5k/ 1mile fun run/walk, Canton Georgia

March 24-25 Checkpoint Zero Adventure Race, Helen Georgia

March 24 Georgia Flatwater series – Lula Bridge Race , Lake Lanier Georgia

March 31 Georgia Flatwater Series – Canoochee River Race, Canoochee River

And on that note I will leave you with this beautiful picture of Half Dome in Yosemite California.

Redefined routes at SC Quarry

It's prime climbing season in the southeast again boys and girls. I hope you are getting your shoes and gear out and used!! Recently we went back down to the quarry to clean holds and do some climbing. All the while getting together with some new friends and generally having a good time.

Right now all I can give you is a picture from then, I am still awaiting the video upload. Check back shortly for updates

call to arms

Alright, boys and girls, since I am back and still shaking off the sand from the Persian Gulf... I am sending an all call out to all those that are interested in restarting up the Outdoor Adventures program. I want to get the permits in for certain things etc.. etc.. but I need to have an idea of what everyone is interested in. So if you could, please email me at mtthumper@gmail.com and lets get the ball rolling on this. I am up for anything!! and if I can't do it due to time constraints... I know a handful of people that would love to set up something for you. Anyways... yeah... drop a line or give me a call.. you all know my number! if not... 267-8808. CHEERS!!!

I am back!!!

I am back from the Middle East and ready to start up the new Outdoor Adventures... but to wet your whistle and for my new friends from down under, here are a few photos from my excursions over there! I will keep adding to these everyday, so that way I know my Warramunga family is getting a chance to see them!

hey all

Alright guys... sorry i haven't posted in a while... i am still out here in the sunny warm reaches of the Persian Gulf. I hope that everybody is having a great time, let it be known that i love you all and hope that you are having a great time getting ready for all the various sports we can do during the winter time.....

Keep up the good work, live like the wind... and die like thunder!!

Chat at all of ya later

view from home

this is a view from Little Summit of Mt Constitution on Orcas Island, my home. We took this during our 'summit saturday super' where we marched up to little summit with maps, pictures, binoculars and a picnic basket. My Uncle Mark (heard in the background) was showing the rest of the family exactly where we would be hiking on Mt Baker (the mountain focused in on the distance).

Mt Baker

Excerpt form the journals of Nicole O'Neill.
July 23rd :
First camp roughly 6 miles up into the hike. Looking up into the beautiful summit, I can hear her asking me if I am going to be ready for tomorrow and the next day. Honestly I felt I was dying at times, me going so slow, keeping the whole troope held up. At times wondering if I would be able to cut it the next day, only to be egged on by the insensate swarms of black flies or “if I reach that ridge I can finally stop singing ‘I am Henry the 8th I am’ “. By the time we hit the first alpine meadow I was singing something to the tune of 76th verse same as the first.

Although the final ridge to our first camp was hard on my mentality… I doubt it was as hard on my body as I feel I deserved it to be. It is really incredible up here, massive glacial runoff waterfalls, tumbling seracs, broken glaciers blue and dirty in their beauty. Parts of me want to climb down into the runoff next to me and feel the freezing water pour refreshingly over my sun burnt skin.
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On a walkabout after setting up camp we headed over towards a small boulder section and found a pool of runoff that had been cutoff from the feed and had warmed significantly in the sun. What a beauty to be sitting at the foot of a glacier resting your feet in a pool the temperature of tepid bath water.

July 24th
A quick pee behind my epiphany rock and a delicious cup of camp coffee after a warm night filled with stars. Through the top of our tent you could see big dipper dumping its bucket of diamonds into the universal mix that is the Milky Way. Up here the closest light pollution is from 60 miles away, and hardly reaches the skies around the Mt Baker Wilderness. The wind is still blowing down the slope, cascading down the ridge about a thousand feet above us.

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We made it to high camp!! Just below Colfax peak, 7500 feet, and the summit of Mt Baker looms outside the ‘backdoor’ of our tent. So much closer then we were down at first camp on the Hogsback.

The part I was most worried about is now over, all that lies ahead is the summit and the return all of the way back to the truck.. Now that I get a closer look I wonder if is should be worried about the summit itself and not what I just came up. The crevasse all over the mountain breathe life into the snowfields with their deep blue depths and wide chasms. Along various edges where the snow bends around the jagged rocks you can hear some ice chunks and boulders dropping. Some the size of tennis balls other the size of mini coopers.

July 25th
2 am start turned into a 3:30 am start on the summit at 7:30 left 8:30 back at high camp by 11:45. Starting out under a night sky is almost better when it comes to will power, however your first step over a crevasse as dark as the sky is enough to remind you how thankful you are that an experienced person like Mark (my uncle) is leading the group. Of course as we started up the pumice fin my legs and will power started to waiver. Then the Roman Headwall, where we were taking steps up and ice face… resorting to front pointing with our crampons up an ice runnel.


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Our names now signed into the summit register… the crater was still smoking...


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We tromped down to high camp, and along the way came across relatively fresh Black Bear tracks in the snowfield. It was another few hours down to our first camp on Hogsback…. then we went down that horrific rock ridge out of the glaciers and alpine meadows.
It was almost pure elation when we started crossing the various streams and waterfalls through the forest back to the truck.

Deliverance.. CONQUERED

Last Saturday, July 8th 2006, our little ragtag group of outdoor nuts headed out to expose the deep dark secrets of the famed gorge from Deliverance. Here we were trusting our lives to Jim, our guide for the day, to 'deliver' us from the hell and torment of such locales as The Gulch, Sodomy Beach, Corkscrew, Five Falls, and Sock Em Dog.

The drive that was set to take 4 1/2 hours from Augusta GA to Clayton GA through South Carolina, only took 2 1/2 hours. Despite the slow traffic detours through Anderson and Clemson. The extra time gave us a chance to go play in Helen for a bit. There is nothing like eating prime rib and fried clams while watching a one-legged man float by on a inner tube.

After setting up camp at Tallulah River Campground at a beautiful bend in the river, we sat down to the damp wood crackling under a newly lit fire. Around our campsite danced the lights of fireflies and the playful echos of children.

The trip itself was incredible, we passed by countless quality photo shots. The morning light barely filtering into the gorge, it's softness playing off of the rock faces and fast moving water. Along the way our guide, Jim, made sure to point out all of the major scenic points, 'sodomy beach' 'deliverance rock' 'rabun clifs' etc.. etc.. that were scattered here and there between the major rapids that had been run enough times by others to garner their own names, and their own places in the history books.

I am not sure what to say about the whole experience, I can't think of good collection of adjectives and nouns that could aptly describe the fun that we had in such a short time. However, to those of the Chattooga river crew... you know exactly how it was... and how much fun we had!! Here is a toast to you, I hope that all your rapids are big, your company great, and your trips memorable!!

UPDATE

Just a few updates for those watching the site.

The pictures from the quarry climb are now finally posted on to the south east climbers website. Feel free to check those out and see some of the picutres that for one reason or another wouldnt load on to the homepage.

Also we will be putting the July Calendar out sometime this week, so keep your eyes and ears open for that to be posted on the website and to be coming to some of you via 'high email'. As always we are always looking for input or suggestions, feel free to contact us at outdoor.adventures@backpacker.com

On a side note, I will be leaving to go climb Mt Baker on July 15th, and will be gone for 2 1/2 weeks, following that I will be going on a short (4-6 month) deployment at which time Merryl will be taking over all of the fun stuff. If you have any questions or what have you, you can still contact her/us at the above listed address.

I was just recently asked to write an article and provide some pictures for the NIOC G's quarterly magazine the 'Navigator'. Hopefully the editor will approve the article and the photos, and you should be seeing it in the upcoming edition.

As always, if you have any photos that you took on a trip, we would love to have some copies. Preferably digital, and we would LOVE to put them on the website if you could send them via email. Please include the name of the subject, the location, and the date if possible.

As always, have a great day and I hope that even though the weather hasn't been the most conducive to being outdoors, that you are like me... drooling over topos and planning the next trip before the first one has ended!!

Be Green, Stay Happy
Nic, Lead Guide Outdoor Adventures.

SC Quarry Climb

We had a great time climbing the new lines at the abandoned South Carolina Quarry. With Merryl, Amber, Tom and myself we succesfully topped out on the two main lines that we could find decent anchor points to. Hopefully the photos work out off of this page, but if you would like copies, or are interested in seeing all 93 of the photos we took that day, then just contact us at outdoor.adventures@backpacker.com

The wall does extend about 150 feet with a maximum height of 50. (ave 35ft) there are at least 3 really good bouldering sections, with one caved out area that almost requires anchoring in due to the incredibly poor landing zone, and lack of ample area for a crash pad or a catcher. (pictured to the right is the side of the caved out bouldering section)


Due to lack of a decent area to belay and good anchorage, we were restriced to the northern section of the quarry, which we named dynamite wall.



((ratings are approximate, and on the yosemite scale))
'Wasp' starts out on the main 'dynamite wall' as an easy 5.8 then at the top, after the 1st small ledge, becomes a 5.10 with the majority of the holds consiting of finger pinches and slopers. There is one decent pocket hold at the top if you shove your left hand in, however after that it's finding the right finger jams that become a problem. Oh and staying away from the wasps nest!! :)

'Lichens Journey' is a much easier 5.8 with a decent set of holds the whole way up. This route is set off of the main dynamite wall closer to the bouldering cave with great ledges.

Due to a complication, more photos will be posted shortly, I apologize for the delay. Until I am able to fix the problem here on blogger, please feel free to check out the photos at the southeast climbers coalition site...
www.seclimbers.org. Check under South Carolina, and other areas to view photos. The photos might not be available on this site till at the soonest June 21st..

also check on www.rockclimbing.com under routes, usa, south carolina, north augusta, quarry. and that's us!! of course this isn't all of the pics, but it can start giving you an idea!

NEW CLIMB!! FIRST ASCENTS!!

If anyone is interested, this is a very rare chance to redpoint/first ascent a new wall that until now is not known to have ever been climbed. Please contact me asap or show up at the North Augusta Boat Ramp Parking Lot, above the water plant on Monday at 8am.

if interested feel free to call at 267-8808 or contact us at outdoor.adventures@backpacker.com


I apologize for the odd stitching of the photos, hopefully they are seamless enough that you can get a rough idea of what the wall will look like.

Parkour

We have been looking to add Parkour in to our scheduling, and I have been getting alot of questions asking me about the basics and what have you.

Parkour responds to a deep-seated need of humans: to move. It's an art that demands the true spirit of a warrior, and offers pure action to its practitioners.Basically, Parkour is a natural method to train the human body to be able to move forward quickly making use of the environment that's around us at any given time. This 'art of displacement' require neither specific structure nor accessory for its practice. The body is the only tool. It's an athleti discipline accessible to all, because it combines all the natural skills of the human body: running jumping, climbing... It's a sport that permits exploration of the potential offered by your body.It's about being able to face the obstacles with which you are presented, whether they be in the natural environment or in the urban environment, in a search for movement that combines effectiveness and control


several sites with vids...
www.parkour.com
my favorite one - Mr. Jumperson The actors features have been doing parkour almost since it's inception in France. This is actual a commercial, see if you can spot for what.

and also http://broadbandsports.com/node/207
type in any search engine the following tags to find more information or movies
freerunning, parkour, urban running,

May 28th Kayaking Trip

Curtis floating in a bed of rare Shoal Lilies

Curtis, Laura and Chuck went down on this gorgeous kayaking trip on May 28th 2006. Curtis sent these pictures in to share with all of you and hopefully they inspire you to come out and join us.

whats wrong with this picture?

A little bit of whitewater in the Shoals

As always, if you are interested in joining us on one of our trips feel free to contact us at outdoor.adventures@backpacker.com

JUNE CALENDAR

Please email outdoor.adventures@backpacker.com for further details.

June 1st & 10th- Kayak the Savannah from Savannah Rapids Pavilion to Downtown Augusta. free, please RSVP
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - Aiken climbing wall 5:30pm cost $5 for drop in
June 3rd National Trails Day Hike and Map Peekaboo trail 6pm
June 4th&21st Hike and Geocache Bartram Trail
June 5th GUIDE MEETING 5PM CYPRUS LODGE BASE MWR
June 7th, 22nd & 26th Hike Mistletoe Cliat Creek
June 8th Kayak Rolling Class 7 pm
June 9th Bouldering Savannah Rapids Pavilion 7 am
June 11th Nature Walk, site TBD
June 11th&24th Kayak the Canal from Savannah Rapids Pavillion down to the Enterprise Mill
June 17th Hike the Peekaboo trail 8 am
June 18th Kayak/camp overnight trip - if interested please RSVP ASAP, exact campsites on the Strom Thurmond Lake will be determind by the members attending. All gear is provided free of charge.
June 19th Kayak Rolling Class 5 pm
June 25th Hike Stevens/Turkey Creek
June 27th-29th Big Trip possible Kayak the Broad River. Anyone available for these dates that is interested in an overnight camping/kayaking/bouldering/hiking or what have you trip. Please contact us ASAP.

ATTENTION CORE GUIDES

ATTENTION TO THE CORE GUIDES
We have the possibility of something really big in the near future and I need everyone to get back to me on whether or not they are available on June 5th at 5pm. Thanks

either call, or use high or low email.. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Command Picnic

Our Command Picnic was a blast. Thanks to everyone that helped out. Chuck, Merryl, Allison, Curtis and all of our other helpers.
Here of course are some photos and a quick video clip from the command picnic. Enjoy!!!
Click on the photos to see an enlarged version of them.

The climber in the pink shirt is Dakota, and later on (not shown in video clip) she showed up some of the men on the ground by not being afraid to top out and rappell back down, way to go fearless little girl!! One after my own heart.

Command Picnic

May 19th 11am-2pm
Come out and show your support for the Navy and for Outdoor Adventures at the annual spring command picnic. This year it will be held at Leitner Lake, on the back acres of the fort. We will be hosting a booth with a full set up campsite, first aid booth, kayaks, Leave No Trace, the latest beta for the area, and various other outdoor activities. Stop by and show your support!!! You can easily spot one of the crew this year, all the guides in attendance will be wearing personalized 'kermit the frog' green t-shirts with the word GUIDE on the back. Ask any of us any outdoor questions that you might have, we are more then glad to help.


Driving Directions from base: Take 15th to N. Range Road, hang a right and continue past the abandoned ID and Vehicle Checkpoint (gate 7).
Pass the signs and turnoff for the Controlled Lakes. When you come to a fork in the road at the Range control and Fishermen checkin, go to the right down Gibbson Road. Leitner Lake is about 5 miles down the road on your right.
Click on the Image to the right to see driving instructions

May Calendar

May 4th & 22nd Kayak the Savannah Near Augusta - depending on conditions we will launch at the Savannah Rapids Pavillion, or into the canal and portage over at Riverside Park. Then we will kayak the flat water of the Savannah River to downtown Augusta. We will pull out at the ampitheatre next to Boll Weevils. Conditions prevailing, expect the trip to last about 2-3 hours.

May 6th Pops Concert - Although this is not a 'sport event' this is a free oncert put on by the Augusta Symphony. Starts at 7pm at the Universtiy Healty center on Belair rd near Washington.

May 7th Augusta Canal Cruise and Cookout- see www.augustacanal.com

May 10th Bouldering on Local rock - we will be going to some local outdoor features. Problems will be more horizontal then vertical. This is a great oppurtunity to get back onto the rock or train for harder climbing.

May 11th Mountain Biking at Lick Fork Lake - located in South Carolina about a 45 min drive from where the I-20 crosses the Savannah River. This approx 6 mile course is maintained by SORBA and is pristine. It offers a somewhat challenging singletrack loop up and down hill..

May 13th Kayak the Toccoa and Overnight Camping at Deephole - Deephole campground is located about 45 minutes north of Dahlonega in northern Gerogia and is situated in a bend on the Toccoa River. On average the toccoa is rated a class I-II with 1 class III rapid in the middle. The river meanders through pristine national forest and then past rolling farmlands until the take out, about 12 miles downstream. Please RSVP

May 15th Augusta Canal Night Cruise - see www.augustacanal.com

May 18th Hike and Map of Peekaboo Trail on Reed Creek - a short hike where the trail is still in the process of being established. We need help clearing the trail and mapping it's route.

May 8th, 19th, 30th Hike the Bartram Trail - call for times

May 12th, 17th, 28th Hike the Mistletoe Cliat Creek and Rock Dam trail - call for times

May 21st Inagural Locks Cruise - contact www.augustacanal.com

May 23rd Overnight Camping at Mistletoe State Park - we will hike in to the backcountry site, roughly 4 1/2 miles, Please RSVP

May 26th Mountain Biking near the Canal - recently an Eagle Scout completed his project of establishing a set of mt biking trails off the Augusta Canal Tow path near where the Riverwatch Parkway crosses over the Canal.