Using Your Resources!

I've decided to use this blog to inform all of you in cyberland, particularly those who go to Ohio University, about how to use your area to immerse yourself in the world of the great outdoors.

Here at Ohio University, one of the greatest resources that we have as outdoor fanatics is Outdoor Pursuits.

Outdoor Pursuits hosts anything from lessons on how to climb a rock wall, to attaining your scuba diving certification. The main attribute that Outdoor Pursuits highlights in their department is their "Challenge Course."

The program allows you to bring yourself and a group of friends, team or organization to partake in a 'team building' exercice of sorts. I have personally taken part in this challenge course with a service fraternity, and I can say that the experience is definitely worth while.

As a group you have to get sweaty, dirty and plunge into the wild and complete this obstacle course as a team, and it definitely brings you together. The climbing segment of the course offers the following as part of its program:

Scouts Climbing Workshop Outline
-Climbing Basics
Ropes/knots/equipment
Climbing commands
Belaying
-Climbing techniques/skills
-Practice climbing skills
-Practice belay skills
-Rappel Basics
Knots/equipment
Safety equipment
Technique
-Practice rappel skills

Another way for Athens residents to get in touch with a more 'nature-filled' side of life, would be to visit any of the camping grounds in the area. Strouds Run State Park, Lake Snowden and Lake Hope State Park are three beautful areas for community members to take advantage of.
Old Man's Cave is also a relatively close drive away, and sports gorgeous camping trails and glimpes of nature.

I hope that all of this information comes to use for you, and be ready for an upcoming video post that will give you a glimpse deeper into the world of the outdoorsman.

Best Travels,

Matthew