Climbing & Access Issues - Deep Creek Lake, MD $350.00
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A Brief Overview...
A Breif Overview...
This group will spend time developing a new rock climbing site in Western Maryland as well as learning the basics of rock climbing and camping at a site near the area. There will be climbs ranging in all levels of difficulty, providing opportunities for climbers of all abilities. Our trip will visit the Fork Run Recreation Area in western Maryland, with sponsorship with the Adventure Sport Center International. This is newly developed climbing area that the ASCI is looking to promote. Our trip will spend time climbing the incredible routes that range from 5.4-5.11 and will also learn about access issues by helping to develop campsite locations and clear and clean the climbing area.
The area is quartzite conglomerate; intermixed with sandstone. There are currently 8-10 sport routes that are very sturdy and clean. During this experience you will learn about rock site management, climbing techniques, belay systems and basic anchor systems. In addition, the group will become knowledgeable about local access issues and environmental concerns as it pertains to sustainable climbing.
General Information
During this trip, the group will be self contained, meaning they will camp in tents and will cook their own food on stoves. This is a backcountry experience with limited access to facilities.
Facilitators - Deep Creek Lake 1
Janelle Papy '10 and Charlie Smith '12 will be the leaders for this trip.
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Janelle Papay BCU Lifeguard As a first year student Janelle was often spotted running across campus for no apparent reason. While this initially puzzled staff, four years later it is now understood that she does this in order to fit in all her activities. Between German Club, Ultimate Frisbee, the Office of Student Actives, involvement in student senate, GRAB and so much more, Janelle's energy and enthusiasm is greatly valued in all corners of campus and on any GRAB trip. |
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Charlie Smith Wilderness First Responder Clinging to a cliff in Pennsylvania or an exposed rock face in Arizona, Charlie faces every GRAB experience with inspiring determination. But be forewarned, after a day of climbing unclaimed candy bars or granola are known to mysteriously disappear... |
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Facilitators - Deep Creek Lake 2
Tesia Jankowski '12, Katharine Garvey-Hall '11 and Hilary Green '10 will be the leaders for this trip.
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Tesia Janowski Wilderness First Responder Tesia has a passion for learning new languages. She is fluent in French and Spanish and is taking on the challenge of learning Luganda the language of Uganda this summer where she is interning. Tesia is a natural climber and a patient teacher. |
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Katharine Garvey-Hall Wilderness First Responder This is "KC's" third year on GRAB staff. KC is an active member of the peace club and will be spending her summer working on an Indian reservation in Arizona. KC's commitment to peaceful relations is transferred into how she approaches any GRAB trip and will be taking her to South Africa this fall for a semester abroad. |
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Hilary Green Hilary will be Program Coordinator at the Center for Public Service for her third year. She has coordinated life skills classes at the Adams County Homeless Shelter as well as coordinated trips down to DC to hand out clothes to the homeless. She has worked with poverty issues to a great extent both in Adams County as well as the DC area. Hilary's organization and commitment to social justice issues will create an incredible trip. |
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