Trout Lodge Adventure Getaway

April 30-May 2, 2010

Discover a day in the life of a climber during this high adventure weekend. Learn about proper climbing gear and how to tie detailed climbing knots. You can even learn to belay your friends and rappel down a wall!

Trout Lodge offers seven adventure activities including zip lines and climbing structures…can you climb them all during your Trout Lodge Adventure Getaway?

Activities will include:
To Rappel of Knot Rappel
What happens when there isn’t another person on the ground and you need to get down? You rappel!!! Rappelling is an art that, once mastered, is usually the most favorite part of climbing. So strap yourself into a harness and walk down the side of a wall. Space is limited, so sign up at the Country Store. Must be 10 years old and up to participate. Meet at Pines Peak.

On Belay Belay is On
Ever wondered how someone on the ground could stop someone twice his or her size in the air by holding the other end of a rope. Meaning ‘to hold fast,’ belaying is an essential part of climbing that ensures the safety of the climber. Learn how to belay while taking turns being the climber. Space is limited, so sign up at the Country Store. Must be 10 years old and up to participate. Meet at Alpine Tower.

Climbing Equipment 101
In the wonderful world of climbing we use a lot of specialized gear. Join Jon Evans, our very own Camp Lakewood Director, for this hour long class that will not only let you get up close and personal with the gear we use, but will also let you in on a few tricks of the trade. Meet at the Hawkins Program Pavilion.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Ever wanted to make life an adventure? Come and join Julie and Dave Gant for an interactive discussion on hiking the Appalachian Trail. See the pictures of their hike, try on a pack, climb in the 2 man tent, filter some water from the lake, eat some gorp… and hear about the training and work it took to prepare for our hike. We will talk about Missouri trails, challenges, life on the trail, what to eat and how to prepare for a hike from weeks to months long. Come prepared for interactive fun at the Hawkins Program Pavilion!

Leave No Trace – Bigfoot’s Been Doing it for Years!
Join JD Tanner and Emily Ressler, former Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers and local hiking guide authors, as they help us learn to protect and preserve our environment.
Participants receive introductory training in the skills and ethics of Leave No Trace. Meet at the Hawkins Program Pavilion.

Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace:
• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Climbing Techniques 101
Ever wonder how those professional climbers make it look so easy? Join Jon Evans, our very own Camp Lakewood Director, at Pines Peak to learn some of the techniques to make you a pro. Space is limited, so sign up at the Country Store. Must be 8 years old and up to participate.

Environmental Art
With Julie Gant

Knowing Your Knots
One of the most important and, to some, more difficult aspects involved with adventure sports is knowing what knot to tie and where to use these specific knots. Join us at the Hawkins Program Pavilion to take an in-depth look into the world of knots and you may become an expert yourself. Space is limited, so sign up at the Country Store.