Fall 2008

Trip	Date	Description	Price
Day     Hike	Sat. September 7	Looking to get out this Fall? Come join us on a day hike through the beautiful Southern Appalachian mountains. No experience necessary! We will teach you what you need to know to spend a day in the woods. This course is a great introduction to our overnight backpacking trips. No previous backpacking experience is required. Cost includes: Equipment, instruction, and ORGT transportation Cost does not include: Food on trips What to Bring: Generally, you will be responsible for keeping yourself warm (or cool), dry, fed and hydrated. This means bringing appropriate clothing and footwear, water and food. Always plan for bad weather and hope for good. You will receive more information at your class / logistics session. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Soloway: daniels@gatech.edu; Bring your friends and sign up at the Wilderness Outpost, M-Th: 2-7pm and Friday 2-5pm. All ORGT classes have a 2 day-out sign up deadline and sign-ups are first come first served. **Mandatory Pre-Trip Class:        Tuesday, September 2nd, 6pm at ORGT	Student - $10 Non-Student - $15
Beginner     Overnight	Sat.-Sun. September 27-28	Do you want to meet new people and get outside this fall. Come hit the trail with ORGT! This is an introductory course that teaches the basics of backpacking. Topics -how to chose clothing and gear -how to prepare quick and easy meals -packing your pack -the importance of trail etiquette -much more ... -Some of these topics are taught in the classroom before a trip and some are taught on the trail.. Prerequisites: No previous backpacking experience is needed. This is good chance for beginners to get introduced to backpacking. Everyone will have the opportunity to meet new people to hike with and become introduced to ORGT backpacking. Cost for the class includes: instruction, gear, and travel to and from the trip destination. Bring your friends and sign up at the Wilderness Outpost, M-Th: 2-7pm and Friday 2-5pm. All ORGT classes have a 2 day-out sign up deadline and sign-ups are first come first served. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Soloway: daniels@gatech.edu **Mandatory Pre-Trip Class:        Monday, September 22nd, 6pm at ORGT	Student - $25 Non-Student - $35
Intermediate Day	Sat. October 18	Hey, let us take your hiking experience to the next level! Description: This is an intermediate hike, so be prepared physically and mentally to hike a longer and more rigorous trail, moderate to advanced in terms of elevation gain. The school consists of one classroom / logistics meeting and a day trip. Prerequisites: Beginner hiking experience, and good physical conditioning Cost includes: Equipment, instruction, and ORGT transportation Cost does not include: Food on trips What to Bring: Generally, you will be responsible for keeping yourself warm (or cool), dry, fed and hydrated. This means bringing appropriate clothing and footwear, water and food. Always plan for bad weather and hope for good. You will receive more information at your class / logistics session. Bring your friends and sign up at the Wilderness Outpost, M-Th: 2-7pm and Friday 2-5pm. All ORGT classes have a 2 day-out sign up deadline and sign-ups are first come first served. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Soloway: daniels@gatech.edu **Mandatory Pre-Trip Class:        Monday, October 13th, 6pm at ORGT	Student - $15 Non-Student - $25
Intermediate     Overnight	Sat.-Sun. November 8-9	Come join us to discover the beauty of trees changing colors! If you have been wanting to get outside and challenge yourself on the trail, this one is for you! Description: This is an intermediate level overnight backpacking experience, so be prepared physically and mentally to hike moderate to advanced difficulty. You should have some hiking experience to consider this trip. The course will provide you with the basic information on how to properly prepare for an overnight backpacking trip, including: gear, proper clothing, packing, meals, and how to prepare for changing weather conditions. The school consists of one classroom / logistics meeting and a trip. Prerequisites: Intermediate day hiking experience, and good physical conditioning Cost includes: Equipment, instruction, and ORGT transportation Cost does not include: Food on trips What to Bring: Generally, you will be responsible for keeping yourself warm (or cool), dry, fed and hydrated. This means bringing appropriate clothing and footwear, water and food. Always plan for bad weather and hope for good. You will receive more information at your class / logistics session. Bring your friends and sign up at the Wilderness Outpost, M-Th: 2-7pm and Friday 2-5pm. All ORGT classes have a 2 day-out sign up deadline and sign-ups are first come first served. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Soloway: daniels@gatech.edu **Mandatory Pre-Trip Class:        Monday, November 3rd, 6pm at ORGT	Student - $25 Non-Student - $35