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Join our Outdoor Adventures team this Fall Break for a Mountain Biking Adventure to West Virginia's New River Gorge Trails. This region is renowned for its world-class singletrack, Appalachian terrain, and epic views. We'll explore iconic trail systems in the area as well as give participants opportunities to learn and reinforce biking skills including bike handling and trailside repair.
Participants will be camping at an established campground in the area in tents for the duration of the trip. Participants can expect to bike for the majority of each day and should refer to the essential eligibility criteria below for additional context.
PACKING LIST: Mountain Biking Trip
The list below contains items of clothing and personal gear that are recommended for participants to be prepared and fully enjoy the trip. Not having recommended items may lead to discomfort and/or risk of injury. Additional items may be recommended for specific individuals, programs, or seasons. Please contact Outdoor Adventures staff (adventure@psu.edu) if you have any questions or concerns about items on this list.
CATEGORY
ITEM/DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT NEEDED
Top
Short sleeve t-shirt (preferably lightweight non-cotton material)
Glasses (sunglasses or safety glasses to protect from branches, bugs)
1
Hands
*Optional – Gloves (biking, gardening or work gloves)
1 pair
Feet
Sneakers/Close-toed shoes
1 pair
Personal Gear
Small backpack (small pack with shoulder straps to carry food & extra layers)
1
Durable water bottle (32 oz)
NOTE: Outdoor Adventures can provide if needed.
2
Sunscreen
1
ITEMS PROVIDED BY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Mountain Bikes
Bike Helmet
Gloves (if needed)
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Universal (pertain to all programs)
Each participant must be able to:
• Stay alert and focus for the duration of the program or activity
• Effectively signal or notify Campus Recreation staff of danger to self or others, personal distress, injury, or need for assistance
• Manage all personal care or activities of daily living independently or with the assistance of a companion (other than Campus Recreation staff). *NOTE: The specific details/challenges of this may vary with the given activity.
• Follow verbal, written, and/or visual presentation independently or with the assistance of a companion or adaptive equipment appropriate for the environment
• Contribute to a safe environment for all participants, staff, and others who may be in the area the program is occurring – no harassing or abusive behavior for any reason
Activity Specific (Biking)
Each participant must be able to:
• Wear a properly fitted cycling helmet
• Visually identify hazards along the route or trail
• Independently mount, dismount, sit, and balance on a bike while traveling on varied terrain (slopes, dirt, mud, rocks, leaves, etc.) for the duration of the activity
Each participant must be able to:
• Wear a properly fitted cycling helmet
• Visually identify hazards along the route or trail
• Independently mount, dismount, sit, and balance on a bike while traveling on varied terrain (slopes, dirt, mud, rocks, leaves, etc.) for the duration of the activity
