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2009 - 2010 Schedule
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Activity Level
Beginner |
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Total beginner and can meet the standards below.
- Class Time: 2-4 hours per day
- Distances: Can walk/ hike/ paddle 3 miles in a 2-4 hour time period on the surface and elevation types listed below
- Surfaces: Flat, even "on trail" or calm water paddling
- Water Exposure: None unless it's raining
- Altitude: Course location may be at elevations up to 7,000 ft
- Elevation Change: Little to none
- Equipment Used: Hiking shoes, hydration and day / fanny pack
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Active |
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New to outdoor adventure but participates in a regular exercise program 2-3 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Very few committing areas where paddling, rappelling or climbing may be required.
- Class Time: 4-6 hours per day (possible camping)
- Distances: Hike/ paddle up to 5 miles in a 4-6 hour time period on the surface and elevation types listed below
- Surfaces: Steep, even "on trail" hiking. Some beginner climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls or calm water or class I currents if paddling
- Water Exposure: Shallow wading or stream crossing
- Altitude: up to 8,000 ft
- Elevation Change: up to 2,000 ft per day
- Equipment Used: Kayaks, hiking shoes, hydration, small pack, harnesses, ropes and helmets
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Moderate |
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Some outdoor experience and regular fitness program 3-4 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Several committing areas where paddling, rappelling or climbing will be required.
- Class Time: 6-8 hours per day
- Distances: Hike/ paddle up to 8 miles in a 6-8 hour time period on the surfaces and elevations listed below some camping living in the back country
- Surfaces: Steep uneven "on and off trail" hiking with some scrambling using hands for pulling and balance. Some beginner to intermediate climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls. Some waves or class II currents if paddling
- Water Exposure: Waist deep wading and or multiple shallow stream crossings with a pack on
- Elevation Change: up to 3,000 ft/day
- Altitude: up to 10,000 ft
- Equipment Used: Kayaks, hiking / climbing shoes, hydration, small pack, harnesses, ropes and helmets, fall protection gear and advanced layers, simple rope systems for climbing and rappelling
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Vigorous |
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Some outdoor experience and regular fitness program 4-5 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Very committing program with no options for early egress but certain obstacle evasion points along the course.
- Class Time: 8-10 hours per day
- Distances: Hike/ paddle up to 12 miles most days and live in the back country
- Surfaces: Very steep uneven "on and off trail" hiking with a lot of scrambling using hands for pulling and balance. Intermediate to advanced climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls. Abundance of waves or strong Class III currents if paddling
- Water Exposure: Must be able to swim under supervision in Class I current with a backpack
- Elevation Change: up to 4,000 ft/day
- Altitude: up to 14,000 ft.
- A doctor's release may be required
- Equipment Used: Hiking and climbing shoes, hydration, small pack, harnesses, ropes and helmets, fall protection gear and advanced layers, PFD, advanced rope systems for climbing and rappelling
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Strenuous |
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Very experienced with outdoor adventure and regular fitness program 5-6 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Very committing program with no options for early egress or obstacle evasion at any point.
- Class Time: 10-14 hours per day
- Distances: Hike/ paddle 12+ miles per day on the surfaces and elevations listed below and be able to live in the back country
- Surfaces: Very steep uneven "on and off trail" hiking with a lot of scrambling using hands for pulling and balance. Intermediate to advanced climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls. Abundance of waves or strong Class IV currents if paddling
- Elevation Change: up to 4,000 ft/day
- Water Exposure: Constant, deep pools, fast current swimming up to class II possibly unsupervised for brief moments.
- Altitude: may exceed 14,000 ft
- A doctor's release may be required
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Kayaking Schedule
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Adventure Information |
Meeting Location |
Price |
Activity Level |
| Stillwater Kayaking |
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| April 10, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| May 15, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| June 12, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| July 10, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| August 14, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| September 11, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| October 10, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| November 28, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| Ocean Kayaking |
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| February 21, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| March 14, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| April 11, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| May 16, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| June 13, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| July 11, 2010 |
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Sport Chalet Irvine |
$135 |
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| August 15, 2010 |
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Sport Chalet Irvine |
$135 |
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| September 12, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| October 11, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| November 29, 2010 |
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Southern California |
$135 |
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| Intro To Whitewater Kayaking |
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Southern California |
$170 |
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| San Juan Islands Expedition |
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| July 18-24, 2010 |
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San Juan Islands, Washington |
$1450 |
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| July 25-31, 2010 |
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San Juan Islands, Washington |
$1450 |
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| August 1-7, 2010 |
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San Juan Islands, Washington |
$1450 |
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| August 8-14, 2010 |
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San Juan Islands, Washington |
$1450 |
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