Coming Events
Caving-Petty John's Cave
11.08.2009
Experienced cavers are invited to join us to Georgia's third largest cave. Pettijohn's Cave will provide a sense of wonderment, while satisfying your desire for adventure and challenge, as we climb over massive boulders, crawl...
Day Hike-Cooks Trail with S'mores
11.08.2009
Dr. Walter Cook himself, for whom the trail is named, will be our guide for this local hike providing historical information as well as facts about the environment. We'll hike five miles from Sandy Creek...
Costa Rica Info Session
11.10.2009
Come learn more about GORP's Costa Rica Maymester outdoor adventure trip--for PE credit.
Backpacking-Joyce Kilmer
11.13.2009
Experienced backpackers are invited to join Matt for this great fall backpacking trip. Steep and challenging terrain is rewarded by spectacular views, tumbling creeks and old-growth forest. This two-day backpacking trip will follow a...
SCUBA DIVING/Snorkeling- Snorkel with the Manatees
11.13.2009
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI's most popular specialty scuba diving course. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox provides for more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive...
Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Ski & Snowboard Trip
12.17.2009
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is known for its champagne powder and has been a favorite destination for UGA snow lovers for years. It offers something for everyone-from the gentle slopes for beginners to the challenging runs...
Open Re-certification WFR
01.16.2010
The Open Recertification course is open to graduates of ALL wilderness
medical training courses of 64 hours or longer with a current certification.
Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical
Associates' Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and...
Wilderness First Responder
03.06.2010
An even more intensive backcountry medical training course than the WFA held at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Center. This 72-hour, hands-on course will show students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are...
Wilderness First Aid Certification
04.17.2010
Wilderness Medical Associates will provide this 16 hour course that differs
significantly from standard Red Cross courses and other programs that are oriented toward the urban environment. This course teaches you how to manage a medical...
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About the Program
The trip component of Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) is designed to provide fun, hands-on instructional opportunities for never-ever beginners and novice participants to learn the skills and safety concerns for a wide variety of outdoor activities in a supervised environment.
Unless stated, no prior experience is required and in most cases, all group equipment for that activity is provided as well as transportation by passenger van.
An experienced staff of trip leaders provide logistical planning, instruction, leadership and facilitation for a group experience.
Some trips are available at an intermediate or experienced level for individuals to progress in their skill acquisition. In all cases, a moderate level of physical fitness will allow for a more enjoyable experience.
This program is subsidized by the Student Activity Fee and is a great way to learn outdoor skills in a supervised setting, meet people with similar interests and take a break from the daily routine.
GORP also encompasses equipment rental from the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC), indoor climbing wall and Challenge Course.
To access an online version of the GORP calendar of events for viewing and/or downloading as a Google calendar, click here.
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