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C.L.A.S.S. III Salisbury-Nantahala Experience |
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Office of Student Activities, Organizations, and Leadership Scarborough Student Leadership Center
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Our week will include a combination of rafting, climbing, biking, and canoeing. The intensity level of these activities is nothing comparable to what you would find on a trip like Outward Bound. Nantahala is somewhat low key, and many of the items you need you probably already have in your closet. Below you will find a list of what the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) suggests you bring during the week. Of course, the amount of each item you bring is completely up to you. But, we recommend nothing bigger than a larger size duffle bag. NO SUITCASES PLEASE! For you athletes, something comparable to the size of a bag you would use for hockey or lacrosse would suffice. Check out what NOC recommends for clothing:
USE ZIP-LOCK BAGS TO KEEP ITEMS CLEAN, DRY & ORGANIZED!! Here is a list of suggested personal items:
Optional, but recommended:
Temperatures in the mountains vary from warm days and cool nights in the summer to cool days and cold nights in the spring and fall. Come prepared for rain, as it is always a possibility. Activities will go rain or shine. Plan to get wet while rafting! In cool weather, avoiding heavy cotton is recommended, especially sweatpants and blue jeans. When cotton gets wet, it keeps you cold (hence the nylon shorts). Wool and synthetics (like fleece and polypropylene – can be purchased at stores like REI, L.L. Bean, Lands End, Eddie Bauer, Campmoor, etc.) shed moisture and will keep you warm even when you are wet. We realize that not everyone has specialty outdoor clothing, and many Nantahala participants wear cotton, especially jeans, on the ropes course. Online companies that will ship most of what you may want: To find a list of things you DON'T need click here!!
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"Full to bursting. The sea accepts, widens our reception. We are overflowing and the sea contains us. And then when we are stretched, when we are broadened, opened up to new life, the sea gives us back to ourselves." Susan St. John Rheault
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