A
Hiking Experience:
Taking to the Trail
Discover the world of
hiking as we learn how to find our way and
put our skills to the trail. Start with a
required classroom overview and discover
how to read trail markers, map your route,
and the importance of clothing choice.
Understanding proper breathing methods and
basic outdoor safety and first aid will be
at the top of our list. Then take to the
trail on our planned hikes. Here is an opportunity
to share life’s rich rewards and learn
about the world around us while keeping physically
fit. All hiking details will be covered
during the classroom session. Directions
will be provided in class. Hikers will
carpool from the college.
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 Caving
Level II
Adults
Indian Oven Cave –
Several times larger than Torie’s cave,
Indian Oven Millerton, NY
offers underground exploration among stalagmites,
stalactites, limestone waterfalls, a
disappearing stream and other surprises. This
is an excellent cave for beginners who don’t
mind a more physical experience. Students
are responsible for their own transportation. An
information packet with directions will
be mailed prior to the activity.
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Peeping Hikes
Enjoy the crisp and colorful
environment
while striving for exercise, fresh air, new
friendships, and occasional flora and fauna identification.
Tote your cameras or field glasses.
Bring water. We will stop for refreshments
on the way home. Meet at Kinney
Hall on the Waterbury campus and car
pool to locations listed below.
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Caving
Level III
Adults
Largest among the caves we visit,
with many interesting
formations and hidden passages, Ward/Gregory
Cave in Clarksville, NY consists of
two connected caves, one being fairly open
and easy, the other more challenging physically.
Follow an underground river leading
to a small pool with interesting creatures, and
have an option to do some serious exploration including a quick
dip through the famous sump!
Previous caving experience suggested.
Two hours drive from Waterbury.
Students are responsible for their
own transportation. An information packet
with directions will be mailed prior to the
activity.
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Caving
Level I
Adults
Begin your caving experience with
an
exciting trip
to Torie’s Cave in New Milford, CT. Professional
guided entry into Connecticut's only
accessible marble solution cave ensures safety
as well as educational and recreational value.
Students are responsible for their own
transportation. An information packet with
directions will be mailed prior to the activity.
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Basic
Rock Climbing
This fun, exhilarating
introduction to climbing includes
equipment and instruction in rope
handling (belaying) and climbing techniques in
a relaxed, friendly environment. Class
will meet off campus. Students are responsible
for their own transportation to Kent,
CT. An informational packet containing directions
and an overview of the day will be
mailed prior to the activity. For adults age 18
and over.
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