2017 Climbing Trip

August 02, 2017 0 Comments

RAIDER PROJECT OUTDOOR

CLIMBING RETREAT 2017

SEPTEMBER 1ST - 4TH 2017

THE GOAL IS AT THE TOP, BUT THE TASK IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU. YOU HAVE TO FOCUS AND BE IN THE MOMENT. ONE DISTRACTION, ONE LOOK AWAY, ONE THOUGHT ON SOMETHING ELSE BESIDES WHAT IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU; AND YOU MISS YOUR NEXT STEP. YOU HAVE TO FOCUS ON EACH HOLD, EACH STEP, AND ONE INCH AT A TIME YOU WILL ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.

The Raider Project is offering a weekend outdoor rock climbing trip to veterans that are working through the rigors associated with transition out of the service. Previous trips have included top rope climbing of beautiful Windgate Sandstone face and crack climbs. We'll be teaching the basics of rope work, climbing techniques, and belaying. There will be camping, hiking, climbing, and rappelling.

THIS IS A WONDERFUL CHANCE TO GIVE VETERANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNWIND, BUILD CAMARADERIE AND WORK TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL.
APPLY HERE

THE PLAN (2017)
WE WILL BE FLYING INTO CHARLESTON, WV. THEN, WE WILL DRIVE TO THE NEW RIVER GORGE CLIMBING AREA 1 HR EAST.

Sept 1 Travel to NRG Campsite

Sept 2 Hike and climb all day.

Sept 3 Hike and White Water Rafting

Sept 4 Fly out from Charleston.

GEAR - WE WILL PROVIDE:

(10) sleeping bags - 20 degree bags

(10) sleep pads

(5) Backpacking (camping) Packages - includes

2 person tent
MSR Stove w/ fuel
cooking set

(10) Rock Climbing packages - includes

climbing harness
climbing shoes
helmets

(3) 5 gallon water jugs.

INDIVIDUAL GEAR

Backpack for your weekend kit.
Camelbak (or a container they can hike water with for the day)
At least one extra set of clean clothes (extra socks)
Sunglasses
Hat
Sunscreen
Lip balm (preferable with UV protection)
Small towel
Very light jacket in case the nights are cool
Camera (optional)
Small pillow
Flip flops or your choice of camp shoes.
Snacks
Wet wipes

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