J. Wayne Reitz Union
Educating Leaders for a Global Community
This Summer, enhance your Preview experience with an adventure! Backpack, climb, raft, or surf, all the while seeing beautiful vistas, making new friends, and exploring the great outdoors. See the Gator Nation for yourself!
Friday, June 05, 2009 - Sunday, June 07, 2009
Whether you've lived in Florida all your life and just haven't had that golden opportunity, or whether you're just moving in and want to start off with a splash, it's about time you learned how to surf. Come out to St. Augustine and hit that gnarly ride you've dreamed about! Designed to be for both vets and newbies, this trip will provide full surf instruction and a lovely night of camping at Anastasia Beach. Get stoked, bro! ****If the cost of the trip prohibits you from participating, please contact Leslie Hahn in New Student Programs at leslieah@dso.ufl.edu
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Monday, June 29, 2009
Sandrock is an awesome place to climb for people of all skill levels. We will be camping within walking distance of the rocks, which are covered with great top roping routes and bouldering problems. There are also lots of cool places to hike about, and find awesome views of the valley below. We will pretty much climb routes at whatever level everyone is comfortable with, so there will always be something every climber can handle. It will be a laid back climbing trip, just lots of hanging around and climbing rocks. Come and enjoy a great weekend in Sandrock! ****If the cost of the trip prohibits you from participating, please contact Leslie Hahn in New Student Programs at leslieah@dso.ufl.edu
Friday, July 10, 2009 - Monday, July 13, 2009
Backpack the beautiful Linville Gorge! A treasured TRiP destination, Linville Gorge is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the Southeast. This three day backpacking trip will leave bright and early Saturday morning and return home late Monday night. Truly the essence of the outdoors, Linville is simply amazing. ****If the cost of the trip prohibits you from participating, please contact Leslie Hahn in New Student Programs at leslieah@dso.ufl.edu
Friday, July 24, 2009 - Monday, July 27, 2009
Ducky the Nantahala and backpack on the Appalachian trail during this awesome combo TRiP! We will take 2 person duckies down the Nantahala in the morning on Sunday, swim a little if we are brave, and then hit the trail and backpack, spending 1 night on trail, heading back to Gainesville on Monday. No experience is necessary, all you need is a sense of adventure. ****If the cost of the trip prohibits you from participating, please contact Leslie Hahn in New Student Programs at leslieah@dso.ufl.edu
Friday, August 07, 2009 - Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Throw on your pack, lace up your boots, and join us on a great weekend hike through the Cohutta Wilderness Area. Located in northern Georgia, Cohutta is at the foothills of the Appalachians. Expect scenic riverside hikes along Jacks River, waterfalls, and swimming if we're feeling daring! No backpacking experience necessary, but an appreciation of the outdoors is essential! ****If the cost of the trip prohibits you from participating, please contact Leslie Hahn in New Student Programs at leslieah@dso.ufl.edu
Friday, November 06, 2009 - Sunday, November 08, 2009
Come and experience the best that the Appalachian Trail has to offer! We’ll hike to famous Max Patch Mountain, one of the most beautiful sections of the AT, and enjoy the changing autumn leaves along the way. No previous experience backpacking is necessary.