Outdoor Adventure Fitness: (Individual Post 4)

As the spring weather steadily approaches, many are eager to head outdoors for some outdoor adventure fun. Although traditionally, many workout out in gym, there are numerous other fun ways to exercise. One pf these ways is through the power of outdoor fitness. In an affort to promote healthy living through fun, adventurous programs, the Old Dominion University Recreational Sports Depertment has launch its
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The Outdoor Adventure Program organizes organizes trips, events, clinics, and more with an outdoor adventure theme. Goals of the program includes to increase participants' appreciation and protection of natural resources as well as opportunities for personal exploration, growth and leadership development through their participation in outdoor activities.

Some of the upcoming Outdoor Adventure events include:

1. Wilderness Backpacking : Friday, April 3rd-Sunday,April 5th
St. Mary's Wilderness area is the largest wilderness area in Virginia and is located in the Blue RidgeMountains. This weekend of backpacking explores the elevations ranging from 1, 700 feet to 3, 400 feet and includes the drain-ages of Cellar Hollow, Spy Run, and the upper part of the Saint Mary's River. Along the Saint Mary's there are ponds of native trout, trails lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel, and a lovely waterfall waiting to be discovered. Trip includes trip leaders, transportation, group camping equipment and participant backpack.

2. Mountain Backpacking: Sunday, April 12th
Pump up your tires because we're headed out for a day of mountain biking. Trip includes bikes (or bring your own), transportation, park fees, and trip leaders.

3. Shenandoah River Canoe & Camping: Friday, April 17th- Sunday, April 19th
Grab your paddle because we're headed down the river! This trip com-bines camping and canoeing on the Shenandoah River. Participants will cover over twenty miles of the river (dependent on weather), see the Shenandoah Valley from a new perspective, and set up a primitive camp along the banks of the river! Trip includes trip leaders, transportation, group camping equipment and canoes.

To learn more information regarding how you can join your fellow monarchs in the outdoor fun, visit the Recreational Sports Department located in the Student Recreation Student at 4700 Powhatan Avenue , Room 1207. Or, contact OAP Coordinator Bridget Nemeth at bnemeth@odu.edu.