| ROCK CLIMBING Sept. 6th Limit: 10 people Cost: $15 | Up is never easy! But the reward from a hard day at the rock crag will make it all worthwhile as you change from feeling challenged to having conquered. Harness up with CRUX on the 1st trip of the semester and start your year off going in the right direction… up! Spend this adrenaline-filled afternoon battling gravity on the rocks while you hang out with new friends. Say adios to your fear of heights and get out there! |
CANOEING Sept. 13th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | The trees lean over the narrow creek creating a tunnel effect that is broken only by the beaming rays of sunlight piercing the canopy. As you and your canoe float around a bend, you discover a river otter and a few minutes later you turn another corner and find yourself bounding down some playful ripples. This is the experience that CRUX can give you on this fantastic paddling outing down the scenic and historic Antietam Creek. |
ROCK CLIMBING Sept. 13th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Horizontal life got you down!?! Come experience life on the vertical edge!!! No experience is necessary for this incredible day spent at the crag. CRUX leaders will give you a thorough introduction into the world of rock climbing. In between arm pumping ascents, you’ll get a chance to bask in the sun as you soak up the last warm moments of summer. Whether you’ve done it before or are out for a new adventure, there will be challenges for everyone. |
WHITE WATER RAFTING Sept. 14th Limit: 20 people Cost: $20 | “Do or do not. There is no try.” – Jedi Master Yoda - These immortal words of insight seem to be more fully understood and appreciated right before committing to run over a heart pounding five foot plus drop into a frothy and frenzied hydraulic of whitewater. “Simply hit it or flip and get flushed.” Join CRUX and BUMS for this co-sponsored rafting trip out to the class III – IV rapids of the Youghioheny River (“Yock”). |
CAVING Sept. 18th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Total darkness, small passages to who knows where, and lots of mud are just a few of the things that make caving completely bizarre! CRUX leaders and your headlamp will be your guide to explore this unspoiled subterranean wonderland when you join us for one of our most popular trips… and with good reason… the wow factor! This will most definitely be an experience you’ll never forget as you dare to venture where the wild things are!!! |
BACKPACKING Sept. 26th - 28th Limit: 8 people Cost: $20 | Ever wanted to experience the freedom of going from place to place while carrying your home on your back? How ‘bout gaining the skills to back pack across Europe? Backpacking will not only open an entirely new window of self-sufficient independence and confidence, it will also hand you the key to secluded wilderness and inexpensive international travel as well. Come find out where your legs can take you as CRUX leads you deep into the backcountry. |
ROCK CLIMBING Sept. 26th - 27th Limit: 8 people Cost: $20 | Your fingers latch onto the gritty limestone, your toes twitch on a ledge, and beads of perspiration from your forehead begin to drip off your determined face one by one! Sound like fun to you!?! Then this overnight CRUX rock climbing get away to nearby Schaffer Rocks is for you. Between the camping, the people, the wilderness, and the climbing/rappelling, this trip promises to rock so don’t miss out on the fun! |
CANOEING Sept. 28th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Need to relax!?! Leave the land behind for the day as you quietly slice your paddle through the water and take in the natural scenery and wildlife that can only be seen from the vantage point of a canoe. Even if you’ve never paddled before, CRUX leaders will help you discover the skills necessary to maneuver your boat like a pro down river to your take out. So let your inner Lewis and Clark get out and explore. |
CANOEING Oct. 3rd - 4th Limit: 8 people Cost: $20 | Get out and experience one of the true natural wonders of our region… the Chesapeke Bay. CRUX wants to take you to beautiful Wye Island for the weekend where you will guide your canoe in and out of secluded coves. You’ll be given all the tools needed to enjoy life on the river and a perfect waterfront campsite where you can unwind at night - enjoying some tasty outdoor cuisine, sitting around a roaring campfire, and reliving the highlights from the day. |
ROCK CLIMBING Oct. 5th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Ever wonder what it would be like to look over your shoulder 40 plus feet at the earth below??? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to know what it feels like to be a spider monkey??? Wonder no more… join CRUX for an action packed day rock climbing and rappelling. Sugarloaf Mountain in Maryland will provide the picturesque backdrop and vertical playground for an amazing experience. So strap on a harness and step up! |
BACKPACKING Oct. 10th - 13th Limit: 8 people Cost: $25 | Come along with CRUX as we take to the trail and then head deep into the backcountry over the first few days of Fall Break. A true wilderness setting awaits your discovery as you learn the basics of backpacking. At night, kick back around the campfire with friends while eating s’mores and take in the starlit sky. You provide the excitement to take on something new while your leaders provide the gear, the know-how, and an experience you’ll remember for years to come. |
HIKING Oct. 25th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Hit the trail… apologize… and then start hiking! The Mid-Atlantic is home to some of the best trail networks in the country and within a stones throw of the Mount are hundreds of miles of rugged terrain just waiting to be discovered. So leave the concrete sidewalks behind as CRUX leaders guide you along through a fall colors day hike, taking in the brisk air and wilderness solitude on the way toward breathtaking vistas. |
CAVING Nov. 1st - 2nd Limit: 8 people Cost: $25 | Are you a Troglophile??? Perhaps you’re down with spelunking??? Crawl into a hole in the ground with CRUX and find out on this weekend caving extravaganza. We will travel to the heart of cave country in West Virginia and leave the daylight behind as we explore natural wonder after natural wonder. No experience necessary for this trip, just a big time sense of adventure and a willingness to truly explore!!! |
CANOEING Nov. 1st Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Last chance for canoeing this semester! Take in the history and scenery as CRUX cruises down a section of the C&O Canal by Great Falls. After learning the basics of paddling, you’ll meander along the canal’s lazy river feel and bear witness to the last remnants of fall foliage. And if that wasn’t enough, there will also be an opportunity to view the impressive sight of Great Falls itself. So take a break from the campus grind and sign up at the Underground today! |
CAVING Nov. 7th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Get ready for an experience “under” this world! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to journey to the center of the Earth? Well here’s your chance to get down and dirty with CRUX. Your leaders will guide you as you explore the twists and turns of Carnegie Cave. You never know what will be around the next bend until you check it out for yourself. So come crawl into a hole in the ground and discover hibernating bats, wild cave formations, and rare fossils! |
CAVING Nov. 15th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | It’s late on a Saturday night… its pitch black… and you’re deep underground in a cave. Need we say more? Conquer your fears and dare to make the descent into the depths of the earth with CRUX. Come crawl through the mud, marveling over cool rock formations, and learn about fragile ecosystems. If this sounds like fun, that’s because it is!!! Adventure is calling your name, so find out what you can discover in the dark. |
HIKING Nov. 22nd Limit: 8 people Cost: $25 | Need to get away from it all? Time to change up your daily rhythm of college life, unplug, and say goodbye to the civilized world for just a day on this invigorating late fall day hike in the woods. Enjoy breathing in the crisp air and listening to sounds of fallen leaves go crunch underfoot. While on the trail, CRUX leaders will give you an insiders’ view of local history, trail etiquette, and even “Leave No Trace” ethics. So go ahead and do something just a little different from your daily routine! |
