Pre-Orientation

The Wilderness Project

So you’ve decided to spend the next four years of your life in the Midwest? Get out there and explore it! The Wilderness Project will expose you to the natural beauty of Missouri and allow you to share this experience with other outdoor lovers. During the course of Wilderness Project you will build team leadership skills, make close friends, and learn the skills you need to have fun in the woods. Experience the Southern Missouri backcountry while backpacking along the Ozark Trail, or spend a few days at a climbing ranch in Northern Arkansas. Afterwards everyone will be treated to some Midwest R&R with a leisurely float trip on the final day.

You will spend six amazing days outdoors with other Wash U students, either backpacking or rock climbing. The Wilderness Project is the only entirely student-run Pre-Orientation program. Your leaders are extensively trained in outdoor education and safety, and are chosen for their passion and dedication to the philosophy of our program. The Wilderness Project is not just a one-time trip; you will be joining one of the most unique and tight-knit communities at Washington University.

The Wilderness Project was founded on the philosophy that the natural environment provides a neutral space for facilitating life's transitions, promoting personal growth, and for discussing pressing social issues. Outside the context of our everyday routines, we gain a powerful perspective on their lives, the communities in which we live, and how we fit into a global perspective. The project is designed to challenge students to be effective, socially conscious leaders.

No previous experience is necessary; however, participants should be physically capable of carrying a 30-40 lb. pack for 8 – 10 miles per day during the length of the program. Financial assistance is available. Please contact the Wilderness Project at wilderness.project@gmail.com or visit our website http://sugroups.wustl.edu/~outing/wp for more information.

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.” –Robert Frost (Mountain Interval, 1920)

Details

Dates

8/13 - 8/20

Sponsor

The Outing Club

Cost

$375

Enrollment

Backpacking: 32

Climbing: 10

Contact

wilderness.project@gmail.com

http://sugroups.wustl.edu/~outing/wp