Why hello there,
Along spring break is over and classes have resumed... SWEBOP still has some kick ass trips coming up. Jenna and I have been working on getting this horseback riding trip up and running with the helps of our co-leaders and God given office angel Keri. What to talk about...that tis the question. I mean, we have some wicked sweet trips coming up aka horseback riding, car camping, beginner kayaking, outing cabin, night hike WITH s'mores. That is not including all the trips we are co-leading with Lynchburg College and all the trips they are doing. I mean what more could you want?
I really have nothing else to say.... so I'm off to reek havoc with Keri. uh.. I mean, we're going to clean. GO ANTI CLUTTER MOVEMENT!!
-Rach
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
New Favorite Quote
Hey guys!
In all my free Spring Break time I started reading my new issue of Climbing magazine. Whilst reading about Yosemitie's beast rout called El Capitan I discovered a new favorite quote:
"There's a fine line between badass and dumbass; and we're walking it!"
Go out and explore the world, but watch that you toe the line.
-Sarah
In all my free Spring Break time I started reading my new issue of Climbing magazine. Whilst reading about Yosemitie's beast rout called El Capitan I discovered a new favorite quote:
"There's a fine line between badass and dumbass; and we're walking it!"
Go out and explore the world, but watch that you toe the line.
-Sarah
Monday, March 9, 2009
Why Hello there!!! Dry Spell but NOT for long ;0)
What'd up?!! Rach here. Bwhaha yes they gave me the password ;0). So its been a little while since the last time some one updated this so here I am. Hi! We've hit a slight "dry spell" aka we have a few weeks were there are no trips taking place. Have NO fear though!!!!! Once spring break is done with, we get back into the swing of things again. What do you have to look forward to you ask? I'll list them for you :0)
-Outing Cabin Certification
-Body Image Trip
-Fly Fishing
-Night hike with s'mores (mhmmmm)
- Horseback Riding/Camping!!
We just finished up the ski/ snowboarding trips sadly but they all went really well. All the participants had a great time and the instructors survived five Friday nights, so all is well. These trips we're a lot of fun and I think every participant and instructor is able to walk away form it with a funny memory. Just ask Keri the next time you stop by the SWEBOP office and she is in. Either that, or next time I update I'll fill you guys in with a story.
Speaking of which, office hours can be a busy time BUT we HEART visitors... they keep us just distracted enough so that we aren't mischievous in our office hours. Well, scratch that, we won't be AS mischievous as we could be. We won't be reaching out full potential ;0). Also about that, come swing by the office and see all random drawings, notes and pictures we have around. I guarantee they'll bring some sort of smile to your face!!
Well, I'm almost done with my office hours so until next week I'll catch you cool cats later. and oh-yes, this will become a weekly thing :0) bwhaha
Rach
aka Instructor
aka Co-Advertising Coordinator
aka the coolest Yankee you'll meet ;0)
-Outing Cabin Certification
-Body Image Trip
-Fly Fishing
-Night hike with s'mores (mhmmmm)
- Horseback Riding/Camping!!
We just finished up the ski/ snowboarding trips sadly but they all went really well. All the participants had a great time and the instructors survived five Friday nights, so all is well. These trips we're a lot of fun and I think every participant and instructor is able to walk away form it with a funny memory. Just ask Keri the next time you stop by the SWEBOP office and she is in. Either that, or next time I update I'll fill you guys in with a story.
Speaking of which, office hours can be a busy time BUT we HEART visitors... they keep us just distracted enough so that we aren't mischievous in our office hours. Well, scratch that, we won't be AS mischievous as we could be. We won't be reaching out full potential ;0). Also about that, come swing by the office and see all random drawings, notes and pictures we have around. I guarantee they'll bring some sort of smile to your face!!
Well, I'm almost done with my office hours so until next week I'll catch you cool cats later. and oh-yes, this will become a weekly thing :0) bwhaha
Rach
aka Instructor
aka Co-Advertising Coordinator
aka the coolest Yankee you'll meet ;0)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The Spring Schedule is HERE
For a Printer Friendly version please click the link to the CCL website and choose Schedule from the links to the left. If you'd like a "perdy" color coded copy stop by the Swebop office and grab one off the bookself by the door. Happy Trails!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wilderness Medicine
Hello everyone! It's 4 a.m. and I'm tired of studying for mid-terms. Instead, I figured I'd check up on the blog and fill people in on past few exciting weekends. SWEBOP hasn't run any big trips in the past few weeks. We've been pretty busy with skiing, climbing, and training in wilderness medicine.
All of us SWEBOP instructors have to be certified in wilderness rescue and wilderness medicine; this training gives us the skill to rescue you from tricky situations and awesome life-skills we can brag about at parties. Examples: we can do stuff like traction a femur, treat a tooth-ache, survive lightning, and rig our own harnesses out of webbing.
This training is a.)long b.) potentially boring c.) kinda like playing Mcgiver d.) a great way to meet outdoorsy people from other schools. Virginia Commonwealth University instructors came up from Richmond to train with us last weekend. It's always a lot of fun to meet their new instructors, play with their nifty gear/toys and wander the campus. Adventures with VCU usually involve bush-waking across campus at 2 a.m.
Moral of the Story: SWEBOP takes risk-management seriously. We're trained to make smart choices and taught how to get ourselves out of tight spots if necessary. This is really convenient because the trouble we instructors get into is usually some situation we cooked up ourselves!
-Sarah
All of us SWEBOP instructors have to be certified in wilderness rescue and wilderness medicine; this training gives us the skill to rescue you from tricky situations and awesome life-skills we can brag about at parties. Examples: we can do stuff like traction a femur, treat a tooth-ache, survive lightning, and rig our own harnesses out of webbing.
This training is a.)long b.) potentially boring c.) kinda like playing Mcgiver d.) a great way to meet outdoorsy people from other schools. Virginia Commonwealth University instructors came up from Richmond to train with us last weekend. It's always a lot of fun to meet their new instructors, play with their nifty gear/toys and wander the campus. Adventures with VCU usually involve bush-waking across campus at 2 a.m.
Moral of the Story: SWEBOP takes risk-management seriously. We're trained to make smart choices and taught how to get ourselves out of tight spots if necessary. This is really convenient because the trouble we instructors get into is usually some situation we cooked up ourselves!
-Sarah
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Under Construction
Welcome to the new Swebop Blog page. This is an attempt to create a space where past and potential participants on Swebop trips may comment on trips, share photo's and stories or simply learn what Swebop is all about. This site is currently under construction but will hopefully be up and running in the near future. Please direct any questions or concerns to swebop@sbc.edu. Thank you for your visit.
Sara Rothamel 09'
Swebop Staff
Sara Rothamel 09'
Swebop Staff
Gear Rental
Swebop offers students rental gear at dirt cheap prices for both on and off campus use. From tents to climbing shoes we have what you need to start your own adventure. For a list of daily rates please visit the address provided below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact swebop@sbc.edu.
http://www.ccl.sbc.edu/swebop/rentalgear.html?swebop
http://www.ccl.sbc.edu/swebop/rentalgear.html?swebop
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