Outdoor Adventures
Hawksbill and Stony Man Hike
This past Saturday mason students hiked 10 miles along the Appalachian Trail to the summits of Hawksbill and Stony Man mountains. The day started off raining but in the afternoon the sun came through making for an awesome hike. The students first summited Hawksbill, the highest peak in the Shenandoah’s, then continued to the […]
OA Little Devil’s Stairs Hike
Some lucky students got to spend the nice weather the last weekend in February in Shenandoah National Park hiking on Little Devil’s Stairs. 7 miles of up and down hill made for a really awesome hike in the Park. We had a blast crossing the streams as the trail followed the waterfalls up the mountain. […]
OA Goes to White Grass
SATURDAY February 20th– Seven Mason students drove out to White Grass Ski Touring Center in Davis, West Virginia for a day of cross country skiing with Outdoor Adventures. The sun was shining and the temps were warm making for perfect spring skiing conditions where there was a good base. The warm temperatures also meant sections of […]
Adirondack Spring Break Trip
Do you like adventure? Do you like learning new skills? Do you want to learn how to be comfortable and have fun in cold snowy weather? Do you like taking absurd quantities of epic Instagram photos? The Adirondack Winter Skills Seminar is for you! This week-long program over Spring Break will include, winter camping, snow […]
PRLS 316 – Leadership and Outdoor Education
Credits: 3 Not Repeatable Focuses on promotion of lifelong health and fitness via noncompetitive and informal outdoor activities. Introduces safety, skills, and leadership techniques. Covers sustainable use, conservation, and stewardship of natural resources. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0