Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Participate?
Canopy Tour & Aerial Trekking activities at WVU are open to everyone! These activities
are always educationally focused and often incorporate environmental education
curriculum. There are a few guidelines that you should be aware of if you plan
to participate.
Directions and Program Area Information
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Physical Address: 1397 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bruce Mills, WV 26525
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Parking: Parking is available in the paved lot just outside the Outdoor Education
Center main office location
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Phone Number: 304-293-0156
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Email:
AdventureOEC@mail.wvu.edu
What would keep me from participating?
In addition to
Adventure WV’s standard Essential Eligibility Criteria, participants seeking
to participate in either the WVU Zip-Line Canopy Tour or Aerial Trekking activities
must:
- Be comfortable with participating in activities at heights from 10’ to 60’.
- Be in moderate to good health; active participation is required.
- Be able to understand and follow the guide’s instructions.
- Wear closed-toe shoes while participating in the program.
- Must meet the following weight requirements— minimum weight: 70lbs; maximum weight:
250lbs.
Participation is not advised and may be denied if any of the following are applicable
to the participant:
- Pregnancy
- Recent, reoccurring or existing injuries and serious musculoskeletal disorders
- Medical conditions that could require immediate medical attention such as a seizure
disorder.
- Under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or legal drugs that impair participant
in any way
Adventure West Virginia staff members reserve the right to deny participation to
any participant if his or her physical or mental condition could endanger self
or others.
How Much Does It Cost?
Zipline Canopy Tour is $60.00 per person / Aerial Trekking is $35.00 per person
*Discounts are applicable for current WVU students, faculty and staff.
How long does it take?
The length of our programs are approximately 2.5-3 hours. This includes everything
from a brief introduction and gear up with harness/helmet, the actual experience
and return hike and shedding of equipment.
Should I arrive early? Where should I go?
The WVU Outdoor Education Center is in the University Research Forest (off the Coopers
Rock Exit on Interstate 68). It takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the canopy
tour from downtown Morgantown. Participants may need to leave extra travel time
to allow for heavier traffic. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
tour time. The physical address of our WVU Outdoor Education Center is: 1397 Chestnut
Ridge Road, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Park near the gravel trail to the right of the Natural Resource Center Conference
Building. Looking for our activity signs upon arrival. No parking pass or validation
is needed.
What should I wear?
Participants should wear comfortable, athletic clothing while participating in the
challenge course (no dresses or skirts). It is important to dress for the weather
as the tour will operate rain or shine! This may include rain jackets, warm layers and
warm footwear. Please note that due to the elevation and exposure, temperatures
tend to be 5º to 10º cooler than low lying areas such as Morgantown. Securely fashioned,
closed toed footwear is required for participation in the course.
What if I don’t like heights or am not an adventure sports kind of person?
While participants should be willing to experience heights, it is important to note
that this activity isn’t designed only for the elite, adrenaline junkie. The design
of our courses allows participants to ease into the experience while building their
confidence and skills. Because of this, many participants who are typically afraid
of heights enjoy our courses.
What if I decide that I don’t want to continue?
There are options to exit our courses early if needed. Our guides will present these
options to all participants and will facilitate the entire process. Guests will
then be guided back to our original starting point.
Can I watch my group participate from the ground?
Absolutely! Individuals can observe participants as they zip or traverse our elements.
Seating is also provided throughout most of our facility.
What is your weather policy?
The
WVU Outdoor Education Center is an outdoor facility which operates in a wide
variety of safe weather. Dangerous weather during the scheduled program allows
for rescheduling or cancellation without accruing a fee. Dangerous weather includes
electrical storms, extreme temps, high winds, etc. This will be determined by the
facilitator. For the most up to date and accurate weather, follow the Coopers
Rock Weather Station on Weather Underground.
What is your cancellation policy?
- If you need to make changes to your reservation, please contact the WVU OEC office
as soon as possible at 304-293-0156.
- Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the program date are subject
to a cancellation fee. This fee will reflect up to 25% of the program registration
fee.
- Cancellations made by the Organization and/or the Program Contact within 48 hours
of the established program date are subject to pay the entire portion of the
program registration fee.
- Cancellations due to weather or other extenuating circumstances (as determined
by the Program Manager) may reschedule or receive a full refund.