Five College Outdoor Festival

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The Five College Outdoor Festival is a yearly celebration of outdoor sports, wild places, and the spirit of adventure. Our goal is to inspire the Five College and western Massachusetts community to engage in human-powered outdoor recreation. The festival includes clinics, speakers, a climbing competition, and the Telluride Mountain Film On Tour.

The 2010 Festival will benefit All Out Adventures!

Questions? Contact Guy deBrun at gdebrun@hampshire.edu or 413.559.5536

2010 Five College Outdoor Festival Schedule

Friday, February 26, 2010

Redefining Able: Trish Downing Free event!
Brought to you by the Amherst College Outing Club.
8 p.m. Fayerweather, Pruyne Lecture Hall Amherst College

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Try a kayak with Zoar Outdoor
Expert instruction from the pros of Zoar Outdoor. Demo the latest kayaks.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College

Snowshoe and XC Ski Trips FREE!
Open to Five College students. XC ski in Wendell State Forest. Snowshoe locally, or we will travel to find snow. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at the Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College. Space is limited, so first come, first served. Equipment will be provided.

Urban Mushing FREE!
Ever picture yourself with a team of sled dogs flying down a snowy trail? Now you can get a taste of the excitement through Urban Mushing! Try this out with Colin Twitchell and Trish McCarthy as they demonstrate the art of Urban Mushing with Keesha and Nico.
1-3 p.m. Library Lawn, Hampshire College

Climbing Competition and Silent Auction
Student Climbing Competition: $5.00
Open to any high school or college student 16* or older. Must have your own shoes, harness, and belay device.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College

Public Climbing Competition: $5.00 to benefit WMCC
Come enjoy this low-key, fun, open competition.** Must have your own shoes, harness, and belay device.
2-5 p.m. Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College

Telluride Mountain Film On Tour and Raffle: Public $10.00 Students $5.00; Mount Holyoke, Smith, Amherst, and Hampshire students FREE!
7-10 p.m. Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College

* Students aged 16-17 must present proof of health insurance and have a parent or guardian present during the competition.

** All competitors must sign a waiver and present proof of health insurance.

2010 Five College Outdoor Festival Sponsors. Thank you for helping us make this happen.