Staff Jackets by Sherpa Adventure Gear

UA Outdoor Recreation recently received a set of staff apparel from Sherpa Adventure Gear. This company is based out Kathmandu, Nepal where the company is run by the local Sherpa people. Please visit their website to learn more about this great company that produces and tests this great gear in the mountains of Nepal.

Backpacking the Appalachian Trail

This is a map of our Appalachian Trail trip that is departing on Dec. 14, 2009. Google Maps allows us to present a fairly detailed itinerary of our trip with specified campsites, trails, parking areas, and emergency medical facilities.


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Please click on the map to see descriptions/distances of hikes and campsites. 

New Trips and Events for Spring 2010

Rock Climbing: Jan 15 - 18; $90/members, $100/non-members

T-Town Pull Down climbing competition: Jan 30 (Sat); $25 before Jan 30, $35 day of comp

Kayak Roll Clinic: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3 (5-week series); $35/member; $45/non-member

Backpacking the Sipsey Wilderness: Feb 12 - 14; $40/member; $50/non-member

Mountain Biking Oak Mountain State Park: Feb 27 (Sat); $15/member; $25/non-member

Skiing Snowshoe, WV: Mar 14 - 18; $550/member; $600/non-member **Price includes transportation, lodging and lift tickets for 3 days**

Canoeing, Climbing, Camping the Sipsey Wilderness: Mar 12 - 17; $95/member; $105/non-member

Please visit http://urec.sa.ua.edu/ortrips.cfm for a full listing and any changes that may occur.