southern outdoor adventure program [winter '14]

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SOAP is an extension of the Outdoor Leadership Program atSouthern Adventist University and is the university communitys re-

source for adventure programming. SOAP provides guided back-

packing, rafting, caving, rock climbing, horseback riding, canoeing,

and camping trips that range from single day trips around Chatta-

nooga to weekend trips around the southeast to week-long trips

across the country. Instructional clinics are offered throughout theyear for outdoor recreation enthusiasts to learn a variety of wil-

derness survival skills. SOAP is a great way to meet new friends,

learn new skills, and have fun in a Christian environment, all in the

GREAT OUTDOORS.

Southern is located in an incredible area for outdoor adventure. In2011 Chattanooga was voted #1 for coolest places to live in the

United States by Outside Magazine.

When you look at the numbers, Chattanooga has the right to brag.

It has more rock climbing routes within the city limits than the

whole county of Boulder, CO. The Chattanooga area also has over

10,000 caves within a 100-miles radius, including the 10 deepestcaves in North America. If you aren't really into heights or being

underground, Smoky Mountain National Park is only a two hour

drive from campus offering some of the most beautiful views in the

Southeast. If you like your nature experience with a side of speed

then take a ride down some of the area's world-class whitewater or

hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails. The list goes on and theopportunities for adventure are endless!


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1 Open Cave7 - 8 Spiritual Retreat Campout

8 Caving

9 Horseback Trail Riding14 - 15 Cumberland Plateau Fiery Gizzard20 Adventure Movie and Pizza

4 Open Cave12 Caving

12 Horseback Rides16 Adventure Movie and Pizza

18 Cardboard Boat Race

24 - 25 Winter Car Camping

Feburay 28 - March 9 Backpacking Pisgah Forest

Feburay 28 -March 9Survey of Outdoor Adventures

SPRING BREAK


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1 Open Cave16 Horseback Trail Riding20 Adventure Movie & Pizza21 - 22 Overnight Caving

27 High Rope Challenge

28 - 29 Hammock Campout

4 - 5 Rappel/Climbing Campout5 Open Cave

6 Horseback Rides6 Whitewater Rafting

12 - 13 Dusk til Dawn Challenge

17Adventure Movie and Pizza

20 Whitewater Rafting25 Bat Vespers


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CAN I SIGN UP MY FRIENDS

AND/OR FAMILY?

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

NO

NO

YES

YES

That makes it easy! Justshow up when and wherethe catalog says to. The ex-ceptions are bat vespers.Although there is no fee forthese activities, a sign-upisstill required.

Follow this map to learn more about how you can sign up for your nextSOAP adventure! Remember that if you need to rent gear for a trip, thereis a small deposit that will be returned to you when the gear is returned.

Thats OK, we understandthat schedules are busy.Just shoot us an email at

[email protected] we will set up a time to

meet you at the OEC.

Fantastic! Well see you there. Its located outside or inside the Student

Center, MONDAYS from 11:00am-1:00pm and FRIDAYS atthe OEC from 11AM-1PMWe accept cash, check and major credit cards.

If there are available spots on a trip, get em signed up and bring emalong! Priority goes to current Southern Students, Faculty and Staff beforebeing open to other Friends and Family.

DOES THE TRIPYOU WANT TO GO

ON HAVE A FEE?

Can you come to the SOAPTable? Its located outsideor inside the Student Center,Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm and Fridays at theOEC from 11AM-1PM


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WHAT ABOUT SABBATH?

I HAVE SIGNED UP, NOW WHAT?

DIFFICULTY SCALE

WHERE IS THE OEC?

The Great Outdoors is a great place to spend Sabbath. You may chooseto bring a Bible or maybe even a guitar and come listen to the voice ofthe Lord without your everyday distractions. In order to advance in ourdiscipleship, Jesus still invites his followers to retreat at times. There isan advantage in placing physical distance between our bodies and ourresponsibilities in order to re-energize our life with Christ.

The week of the trip, your trip leader will contact you via email with a list

of necessary items and information for your trip. All overnight tripswillhave a mandatory pre-trip meetingwhere you will get a run-downof your trip and learn about any gear that you may need. SOAP providesall gear needed for the activity in exchange for a small deposit, except fora sleeping bag which has a $5 rental fee. (See Gear Rental web page formore information.)

Even though all of our trips require no previous experience, some trips dorequire a little more sweat equity be invested.

The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) is located on University Drive justbefore the University Health Center if campus is behind you. Look for thebuilding with the hanging wooden canoe and the GIANT climbing tower.

Anyone can do it. Just get off thecouch and come along!

You should probably be active

and fairly comfortable being out-doors.

Be ready for a challenge. Goodphysical condition is preferred.


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SATURDAY, JANUARY 41:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Is there any better way to spend a Sabbathafternoon than underground exploring themuddy goodness of Southerns very owncave? See if you can find the undergroundlake!

COST: Free * LIMIT: No limitMEET AT: Student Park Cave nextto Goliath WallINCLUDED: Gear, InstructionDIFFICULTY:

* No sign-up required

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1210 AM - 4 PM

If you enjoyed exploring Southerns cavethen you owe it to yourself to take it to thenext level of exploration. Our caving guideswill safely introduce you to a larger andmore impressive cave labyrinth not too farfrom campus.

COST: $5 LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OECINCLUDED:Gear, Transportation,Instruction

DIFFICULTY:


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CARDBOARDBOAT

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JANUARY 18 7:30 - 11:59 PM

ILES GYM1ST PLACE - $200 2ND PLACE - $150 3RD PLACE - $100

1. At the SOAP table2. At the desk in the Student Center3. Email [email protected]

WAYS TOREGISTER!

8 T H A N N U A L

Get your team together, register, build a boat from cardboard and ducttape, see how many laps you can do in the pool before sinking. Prizes

will be awarded for various categories. Must register at the SOAP table,

Student Center desk or email to [email protected]

RACE


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Will we find any snow? Lets go up into themountains and look for some! Bring your warmwinter clothes, maybe a sled and lets go have asnowball fight. Winter camping instruction willbe provided. A warm sleeping bag can be rent-ed from Gear Rental.

COST: $10LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OEC *INCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,Instruction (Sleeping Bag Rental $5)

DIFFICULTY:

* Mandatory pre-trip meeting, Wed. Januaray 22,6 p.m. at OEC

JANUARY 24 - 25,FRIDAY 1 PM -SATURDAY 8 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11:30 PM - 5:00 PM


COST: Free * LIMIT: No LimitMEET AT: Student Park Cave next to Goliath WallINCLUDED: Gear, InstructionDIFFICULTY:



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Jesus often led his disciples away from their respon-sibilities for spiritual rejuvenation. In order to ad-vance in our discipleship, Jesus still invites his fol-

lowers to retreat at times. There is an advantage inplacing physical distance between our bodies andour responsibilities in order to re-energize our lifewith Christ. This car-camping weekend is designat-ed just for this special mission

COST: $10MEET AT: OEC *INCLUDED: Transportation, Gear,Instruction, sleeping bag rental $5)DIFFICULTY:

Experience the giant expedition DOME Tent.

Mandatory pre-trip meeting Feb. 5, Wednesday, 6pm@ OEC

FEBRUARY 7 - 8, FRIDAY &SATURDAY 1 PM - 6 PM


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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 911 AM - 1 PM

Abandon the wheel and take the reins foran afternoon as you experience the powerand elegance of one of Gods most majesticcreatures. After a brief orientation, mountyour trusty steed for a scenic ride throughthe fields and forests of nearby Hidden Hills.

COST: $15 LIMIT: 5MEET AT: Wright HallINCLUDED: Gear,Transportation, Instruction

DIFFICULTY:

Saturday, FEBRUARY 82 PM - 6 PM

If you enjoyed exploring Southerns cavethen you owe it to yourself to take it to thenext level of exploration. Our caving guideswill safely introduce you to a larger andmore impressive cave labyrinth not too farfrom campus.

COST: $5 LIMIT: 10

MEET AT:OEC

INCLUDED:Gear, Transportation,Instruction

DIFFICULTY:


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COST: $1 LIMIT: 20MEET AT: Cherokee CouncilHouse

INCLUDED: Pizza

COST: $10 LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OECINCLUDED: Gear, Transportation, InstructionDIFFICULTY:

Take a break from your studies and come hang outwith us around the fire for pizza, wilderness skills,adventure clips, devotion, and good times.

There is a wealth of incredible recreation op-portunities within a short drive from campus.Come and check some of it out by foot andfind the beauty in simplicity. Backpacking is agreat way to have all the fun of camping onlycovering more ground.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20,6 PM - 8 PM

FEBRUARY 14 -15 (Fridayand Saturday1 PM - 6 PM

Mandatory pre-trip meeting, Feb. 12, 6pm @ OEC


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FEBRUARY 28- MARCH 9

If you like backpacking on top of mountainsthen you wont want to miss this trip. Whilehiking along the ridge trail in the Pisgah Na-tional Forest you can enjoy a birds eye viewof the surrounding mountains right in ourback yard.

COST: $60 LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OEC; pre-trip meeting Wednesday 26thINCLUDED: Transportation, Gear, InstructionDIFFICULTY:

SPRING BREAK


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Not sure what SOAP trip to do because you want todo it all? Well then you wont want to miss this trip.You will find yourself Roaming the Mountains of

North Carolina, backpacking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, and to top it off you will end thetrip exploring the depths of the earth. Instructionis provided so dont worry you do not need to bean expert!

COST: $75

LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OEC *INCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,Instruction

DIFFICULTY:

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP: FEBRUARY 7!

* Mandatory pre-trip meetings to get prepared

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 9

SPRING BREAK


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SATURDAY, MARCH 11:30 PM - 5 PM


COST: Free * LIMIT: No limit

MEET AT: Student Park Cave nextto Goliath WallINCLUDED: Gear, InstructionDIFFICULTY:


SUNDAY, MARCH 1611 AM - 1 PM



DIFFICULTY:


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INCLUDED: Pizza

Take a break from your studies and come hang outwith us around the fire for pizza, wilderness skills,

adventure clips, devotion, and good times.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20,6 PM - 8 PM

MARCH 21 - 22, FRIDAY &SATURDAY 2 PM - 5 PM

Prepare to enter the world of the troglobite

and experience what few others have...anincomparably dark night sleeping under-ground. Our experienced cave guides willintroduce you to the finer points of under-ground camping including The BOMB.You will emerge from this trip as a truecave man...or cave woman.

COST: $10 LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OECINCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,Instruction

DIFFICULTY:Mandatory pre-trip meeting

March. 19, 6pm @OEC


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Ever wondered what that crazy contraption behindthe OEC is? Come find out and get your heart pump-

ing as you traverse the pirates crossing, multi-vineand all the other elements 50 feet off the ground,then ride the zipline back to the comfort of MotherEarth! (The event is open to walk-ins but suggestthat you sign up at SOAP table to hold your spot.)

COST: FREE!LIMIT: 20MEET AT: OEC CLIMB TOWERINCLUDED: Gear, InstructionDIFFICULTY:

March 27Thursday 6 PM - 8:30 PM


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April 4-5, Friday& Saturday 2 PM - 5 PM

March 28 - 29, Friday &Saturday 2 PM -5 PM

COST: $10 LIMIT: 10MEET AT: OECINCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,DIFFICULTY:

COST: $10 LIMIT: 18MEET AT: OEC *INCLUDED: Gear, TransportationDIFFICULTY:

Join us as we explore the heights ofTennessee. You wont want to miss the

beautiful views as our guides show youthe ropes. this two day adventure will befilled with lots of climbing and rappelling,so come ready for an adventure you wontforget.

Come and experience a relaxing Sabbathhang-out. No tents on this campout. Wewill also have some tarps to sleep underfor those who dont have hammocks, or ifthere arent enough trees. This will be carcamping, so you wont be totally rough-ing it. Group campground with restrooms.

Mandatory pre-trip meeting: Wednesday, March 26,6pm @OEC

Mandatory pre-trip meeting: Wednesday,April 2, 6pm @OEC


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SATURDAY, APRIL 51:30 PM - 5 PM


COST: Free * LIMIT: No limit

MEET AT: Student Park Cave nextto Goliath WallINCLUDED: Gear, InstructionDIFFICULTY:


SUNDAY, APRIL 611 AM - 1 PM



DIFFICULTY:


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#1 Sunday, April 610 AM - 4 PM

COST: $15 LIMIT: 18MEET AT: Wright HallINCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,Instruction. Should be a Confident

swimmer

DIFFICULTY:

The Ocoee River provides rafters and kayakerswith world class whitewater excitement only anhour from campus. Our experienced raft guideswill direct your mates through white-knuckledclass III & IV rapids like Grumpys, Double Suck& Table Saw just to name a few. This is an expe-rience you dont want to miss!


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Form your coed team of four and register to compete in theSixth Annual Dusk til Dawn Adventure Race hosted by the

Outdoor Leadership Department. Your team will bechallenged by physical tasks and obstacles, mental challenges,and technical knowledge. All required gear will be provided.Shirts and Prizes given the day of the race.

April 12, 2013. Saturday 8:45 PM Collegedale, TN

Til

ADVENTURE RACE

1st Prize: $200- 2nd Prize $150- 3rd Prize $100

Register today by searching Dusk Til Dawn at www.RaceIt.com


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#2 Sunday, April 2010 AM - 4 PM

COST: $15 LIMIT: 18MEET AT: Wright HallINCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,Instruction. Should be a Confidentswimmer

DIFFICULTY:

The Ocoee River provides rafters and kayakerswith world class whitewater excitement only anhour from campus. Our experienced raft guideswill direct your mates through white-knuckledclass III & IV rapids like Grumpys, Double Suck& Table Saw just to name a few. This is an expe-rience you dont want to miss!


INCLUDED: Pizza

Take a break from your studies and come hang outwith us around the fire for pizza, wilderness skills,

adventure clips, devotion, and good times.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17,6:00 PM to 8:00 PM


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Experience the calm and camaraderie

of pals and paddling while witnessing100,000 bats emerge from the world fa-mous Nickajack Cave. There is nothingquite like it. Vespers Credit provided.

COST: Free * LIMIT: 20MEET AT: Wright Hall

INCLUDED: Gear, Transportation,InstructionDIFFICULTY:

FRIDAY, APRIL 256 PM - 11 PM

* Please sign up at the SOAP Table or [email protected]


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cpR +FIRST Aid

JANUARY 19 FEBRUARY 16 MARCH 23 MARCH 30

To register, visit the Education & Psychology office in Herin Hall Class is held

from 9 AM - 4PM in Herin Hall. Instructors interested in getting paid to teach, contact

[email protected]

CERTIFICATION+ + +


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OUTL-318-A WFR

Wilderness First ResponderWFR is designed to give you the medical training youneed to handle critical situations in remote locations.

CERT May 5-14, 2014


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BENJI CASTELLANOS

BRAD NEWMYER

1.

2.

TYLER NEWMYER3.

RYAN KLOOSTERHUIS6.

CONRAD REICHERT5.


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1. Benji has been an outdoorleader for the past 6 years. Hispassion is technology basedoutdoor applications and youth

ministry in an outdoor setting.His favorite outdoor pursuitsinclude photography, whitewater rafting, canoeing, back-packing, primitive campingand traditional climbing in thebackcountry.

2. Brad is a recent OutdoorLeadership graduate. He enjoystaking people outdoors and giv-ing them the chance to do some-

thing new and push their limitsas well as his. If you cant findhim at the Gear shed, more thanlikely he is rock climbing, moun-tain biking, backpacking, snow-boarding or water-skiing.

4. Ryan has been known todabble in many outdoor ac-tivities including rock climb-ing, mountain biking, back-packing, ice climbing andmany more, but particularlytraditional rock climbing. He

loves going on expeditionswith friends, and ones soonto be, for such activities andfor the experience. Recently,He was a member of a teamthat went on an expedition toDeath Valley, CA which was

sponsored by BMW to drivetheir bikes across the desert tomake a promotional video.

5. Conrad is a second yearGrad Assistant who has apassion for sharing GodsGreat Outdoors with others.Working with young peoplethrough Pathfinders and othersuch groups has always been

fun, especially when introduc-ing them to backpacking, rockclimbing, canoeing and cav-ing. He finds cave explorationto be very rewarding, espe-cially when hearing previouslynervous cavers say they are

excited to go again.

3.Tyler is a first year Grad Assistant. His passion is leading trips andinteracting with people in the outdoors. He enjoys sharing the loveand knowledge of the outdoors with others. His experience includesleading trips in backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, and rockclimbing.


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