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Beginner
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
Active
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
Moderate
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
Vigorous
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
Strenuous
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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Texas Safari Adventure (Activity Level - )

You don't have to travel to Africa for a safari photo shoot anymore. Our private reserve ranch in Western Texas transports us to the savannah mixing adventure with animal species from across the ocean. A week of incredible food, rock climbing, kayaking, and rappelling awaits at this amazing location. You'll swim through natural springs, visit beautiful canyons and caves and climb virgin limestone towers.

Price: $3150

Days: 7

Dates: May 17-23, 2009

Locations: Del Rio, TX

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DAY 1:

This is a travel day. As participants arrive to the ranch, we'll give you an orientation of the ranch to make your week of adventure as inviting and relaxing as possible. You can go swimming in the pool, feed the buffalo, or just play some volleyball. We'll take an evening drive out to a bluff to watch the sunset over Lake Amistad. Dinner at the main ranch house.

DAY 2:

After a relaxing nights sleep at the main lodge, we'll pack our gear for a full day of climbing. We have over one hundred virgin routes to choose from and we'll bounce around to several locations throughout the day. As we drive out onto the ranch, bring your cameras as we'll be likely to see one of over thirty species that call the reserve home. After a full day of climbing, it's back to the main lodge for a huge dinner.

DAY 3:

Today will be spent rappelling local cliffs in search of ancient native american petroglyphs. This limestone caves are beautiful and provide a shaded outpost for animal watching. After a lunch in the outback, we'll head to our private local spring for some swimming and cliff-jumping before heading back to the main lodge.

DAY 4:

A full breakfast will prepare us for kayaking on Lake Amistad. This “peace” lake miles away serves as a boundary between Mexico and the United States. Depending on the participants interest, we may even get in some fishing.

DAY 5:

We'll take a little more time to pack this morning as we'll be spending the night out on the reserve. We'll head out for another full day of climbing at a different location. That evening, we'll prepare a fire ring and listen to native american songs as we watch the stars come out overhead. During the night, you'll occasionally hear animals pass around our camp.

DAY 6:

For our last full day on the ranch, we'll explore a few more amazing locations - caves, towers, and maybe even another dip in the spring. As we head back to the lodge for our final night (and showers!), we'll take time to find some of the more elusive species.

DAY 7:

This is a travel day. A final morning breakfast to say goodbye to our new friends. After which, participants will pack up and travel to the airport in time to catch flights home. A week of unforgettable memories.

Note on Itinerary:

This course is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and climbing area conditions.

Important Information about Air Travel:

Contact Sport Chalet Adventures prior to purchasing your airline tickets to confirm the trip has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

Price Includes:

Professional instruction; all technical gear, all accommodations, all meals, all transportation on the reserve, photo CD.

Not Included:

Transportation from your hometown to the group meeting point; lodging before or after the trip, insurance of any kind; gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Closest Airport(s):

Houston Airport (IAH) - Houston, Texas (roughly six hours away)
San Antonio Airport (SAT) - San Antonio, Texas (roughly three hours away)
Del Rio Airport (DRT) - Del Rio, Texas (roughly 20 minutes away)

Transfers:

If you require a transfer from the airport, just let us know and we'll arrange transportation for a small surcharge (typically $100).

Qualifications:

Participants must be prepared to hike 1-2 miles over uneven terrain while wearing a backpack. Participants should be comfortable with heights and capable of swimming.

Weather:

Temperatures can range from 50 - 90° F during the day to 40 - 60° F at night depending on time of year. Upon registration, a seasonal specific gear recommendation list will be sent electronically. Course participants should arrive prepared for all possibilities by following the gear recommendations. This is a base version of our to-bring list. Items may be added depending on the time of year.

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