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Saturday November 07, 2009  

Upcoming Activities

 

Backpack the Shenandoahs

Monday, Nov. 2 - Friday, Nov. 6
Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA

The views from the summits of the Shenandoah Mountains in Virginia are spectacular! OA is offering a 5-day backpacking trip to the beautiful mountains of Virginia during Fall Break. The trip will cover 4-8 miles each day and basic wilderness and Leave No Trace camping skills will be taught. Equipment, transportation, and food will be provided by OA. This trip is open to Princeton University students, faculty and staff. Pre-trip preparation: date & time to be arranged by trip leaders; will be announced.

Fee: $150 OA Leaders, $185 Students, $225 Faculty/Staff. Sign up at the OA TripStore.

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Equipment Rental

OA Equipment Room: Outdoor Action has an extensive supply of backpacking and camping equipment that is available for rental (backpacks, sleeping bags, stoves, cooking gear, tents, etc.) if you are interested in running your own trip. Any member of the campus community may rent equipment (PUID required). Rental costs are minimal. Outdoor Action's Equipment Room (ER) is located at 350 Alexander St., for equipment rental. See the Equipment Rental page for details and open hours. Please call 8-6230 for information.