What are these Adventure Activities? What all do they include?

Adventure WV has partnered with the WVU Parents Club to offer outdoor adventure activities throughout Fall Family Weekend. These activities are specific to WVU students and their families and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. A wide variety of activities will be held at various program sites. 

The main intent of these activities are to allow WVU students and their families the opportunity to have a shared experience and enjoy time together in supportive and adventurous environment.

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1. No prior experience is necessary. All programs will be offered at a beginner skill level
2. No specialized equipment is needed - Adventure WV will outfit each participants with the necessary items to participate 
3. All programs will be offered on a first come, first serve basis 
4. Programs may include the following: Zip-Line Canopy Tour Hiking Rock climbing at Cooper's Rock High Rope Aerial Adventures Kayaking on Cheat Lake Bike riding along the Mon River Rail Trail 
5. Transportation to and from these event locations is not included - and will be the responsibility of the group  
6. Aside from water and general refreshments - no proper meals will be provided.

Am I eligible for a discount?

What can I expect by participating?

These programs were developed specifically for students and their families. With fall being a special time on campus and around the region, these activities put families in the middle of what what makes WVU and West Virginia special.  

Each activity is different - but will include the elements of fun, challenge and adventure. Most programs are group based - meaning families will have the opportunity to stay together. All activities are guided - meaning staff will be provided to help facilitate the experience.

Although elements of each activities differ - most programs will include the following segments. 

Potential topics and events include:

1. General welcome and introduction of staff and program area
2. Introduction of program gear and its usage
3. Review of policies, procedures and participant responsibilities
4. "Ground School" - allowing participants to practice skill before participation. 
5. General participation is activity 

Who can attend this event?

Short answer - Any WVU Student and attendees of WVU's Fall Family Weekend

All Adventure Activities held over WVU's Fall Family Weekend will be open to WVU Students and their families. Although certain program do include restrictions, most activates do accept a wide variety of skill and age ranges.

Tentative Schedule of Events

• Zip-Line Canopy Tour - at WVU Outdoor Education Center

• Zipline Canopy Tour -  at WVU Outdoor Education Center
• Rock Climbing - at Coopers Rock State Forest
• Kayaking - at Cheat Lake
• High Rope Aerial Adventures - At WVU Outdoor Education Center
• Hiking - at Coopers Rock State Forest