| SNOW SHOEING Jan. 31st Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Shake off those winter blues by getting outside and learning how to enjoy the cold weather. CRUX leaders will take you out to western Maryland to allow you to try your hand at the winter activity of snowshoeing. You’ll be sure to have a snow covered wonderland all to yourselves for exploring. After experiences like this one, warm drinks like coffee taste a little bit better and hot chocolate just a little bit sweeter! |
SNOW SHOEING Feb. 21th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Ever wondered what a frozen waterfall would look like? Well here’s your chance, put on your snowshoes and enjoy the winter like never before! Join CRUX leaders in a snow covered winter wonderland as you hit the trails and explore one of Maryland’s tallest waterfalls…frozen! And don’t worry, there will be plenty of hot chocolate to warm you up! |
ROCK CLIMBING March 20th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | No experience necessary for this adrenaline filled day spent on the rocks. CRUX leaders will give you a thorough introduction into the world of rock climbing. Whether you have done it before or are new to climbing, there will be a challenge for everyone. 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. So say adios to your fear of heights! |
CANOEING March 21st Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Need to relax close to midterms!?! 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! |
SENECA ROCKS April 9th-11th Limit: 6 people Cost: $30 | Join CRUX for an unforgettable weekend at play on one of the United States most unique geological features. Seneca Rocks in West Virginia are a nature lover’s paradise – imagine a fin of rock with sheer cliffs on both sides rising 300 feet off the crest of an Appalachian mountain! Long the pride of East Coast climbers, CRUX leaders will lead you on epic 2 days of climbing and camping, and all around outdoor fun in wild, wonderful West Virginia! |
CANOEING April 10th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | The weather is getting warmer, and the streams are starting to wake up. Join CRUX as we watch spring time awaken from inside a canoe, paddling one of our local waterways. If you don’t come back feeling renewed and refreshed with a little spring fever, maybe you are still hibernating! This trip is designed for all skill levels, so let CRUX leaders show you how to go with the flow! |
ROCK CLIMBING April 11th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Think rock climbing is all about power and strength? Think again! Let our CRUX leaders take you to a local climbing area and show you that real rock climbing is far more about balance, control, and confidence. You’ll return from a day at the crag feeling far more confident in your climbing, yourself, and maybe…just maybe….you’ll start to feel the addiction to climbing that we do! |
HIKING April 15th Limit: 8 people Cost: $5 | 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 stone’s 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 this spring day hike as you take in the brisk air and wilderness solitude along the way to breathtaking vistas. |
WW RAFTING April 17th Limit: 20 people Cost: $45 | Our first rafting trip of the season, sure to fill up fast! The thunderous roar of the upcoming whitewater drowns out every other sound as you take in the exploding waves ahead. The eerie and collective silence among the rafters in your boat is finally and abruptly broken by a lone command barked by the guide… PADDLE!!! Test your mettle on this CRUX favorite as spring rain always makes for big rapids, exciting times, and stories you’ll be talking about for weeks after this adventure. |
CANOEING April 17th - 18th Limit: 8 people Cost: $20 | Like the idea of backpacking or camping out, but don’t want to carry all the stuff on your back? Then canoe camping is for you!!! CRUX leaders will provide you with the instruction necessary to skillfully maneuver your boat full of gear down river to your remote campsite where you will then unwind - enjoying some tasty outdoor cuisine, sitting around a roaring campfire, and reliving the highlights from the day. |
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April 18th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Your fingers latch onto the limestone and your toes twitch on a ledge as the beads of perspiration from your forehead begin to drip off your grit determined face one by one! Sound like fun to you!?! Then this CRUX rock climbing get away is for you. Hang out on the rocks (literally) this Sunday and enjoy the outrageous views the local crags offer. Between the people, the wilderness, and the climbing/rappelling, this trip promises to rock so don’t miss it!!! |
ROCK CLIMBING April 23th 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 of rock climbing in the great outdoors!!! Whether you’ve done it before or are out for a new adventure, there will be challenges for everyone. |
CANOEING April 24th Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | The trees lean over the narrow creek from their banks creating a tunnel effect that is broken up only by the rays of sunlight piercing the tree canopy. As you and your canoe float around one bend you come upon 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 spring paddling outing. |
BACKPACKING April 30th-May 2nd Limit: 8 people Cost: $25 | Ever wanted to experience the freedom of going from place to place while carrying your home on your back? Live on the simple side with this weekend long trip! Backpacking will not only open an entirely new window of self sufficient independence and confidence, but it will also hold the key to secluded wilderness and inexpensive travel as well. Come find out where your legs can take you as CRUX leads you deep into the backcountry for the weekend. |
WW RAFTING May 2nd Limit: 20 people Cost: $45 | The thunderous roar of the upcoming whitewater drowns out every other sound as you take in the exploding waves ahead. The eerie and collective silence among the rafters in your boat is finally and abruptly broken by a lone command barked by the guide… PADDLE!!! Test your mettle on this CRUX favorite as spring rain always makes for big rapids, exciting times, and stories you’ll be talking about for weeks after this adventure. |
ROCK CLIMBING May 2nd Limit: 8 people Cost: $15 | Horizontal life got you down?!? Come experience life on the vertical edge!!! No experience is necessary for this incredible afternoon spent at the crag. On the last climbing trip of the semester, CRUX leaders will give you the fundamentals on the sport of climbing. You will get a chance to enjoy the spring weather, hang out with good people and even challenge yourself on this awesome climbing adventure!!! Go ahead and get high on life! |
