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Boys Program Description |
Girls Program Description |
Adventure Trek is Camp Pinnacle’s Premier program for boys ages 13 to 15 years old who have a strong desire to build upon outdoor skills introduced in Camp and practice these skills in a true wilderness environment. Experienced, professional instructors direct the program. Almost every night of the Trek will be spent backcountry camping in beautiful wilderness areas in western North Carolina and Tennessee. The trek is divided into three main segments: backpacking, rock climbing, and whitewater boating. Participants who have completed past Adventure Treks have clearly gained new appreciation for the wilderness experience and have become deftly proficient in many skill areas. Guys Gear ListWant to know what you'll need to bring? Download this handy PDF!
You will need Acrobat Reader 5 to view the PDF file. Click here to download it for free. If you need help with your Acrobat Reader, please visit the Adobe Support Website.Adventure Trek is designed to be very physically demanding and is designed for boys in good physical condition. Our backpacking trip is over 50 miles long in rugged mountains with changing weather conditions. A strong desire to enroll in the program and a good attitude are important. If you are planning on going with us, just a few weeks of regular aerobic exercise (running, swimming, etc.) along with a healthy diet will be a great jump-start to the program. Please feel free to contact Drew Dekle, Program Coordinator and Head Guide at (706) 354-8060 or via email with any questions that you may have about Adventure Trek. Photos from 2004
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This year we are inviting a select number of girls to participate in Camp Pinnacle’s first annual Girl’s Adventure Week. This program will include everything you love about camp – rekindling relationships with old friends, activities at camp, dances, Mountain Beach Party, etc., however, the second week of camp will be spent on one awesome trip of a lifetime! Our tentative agenda for the 2nd week of camp is as follows: June 13/14/15 June 16 June 17/18 June 19 New on the Staff for the 2006 Girls AT Trip!Gini Knight, 25, is an expert outdoorswoman with very extensive backpacking experience. Gini also enjoys climbing and whitewater. Gini, a graphic design professional from Athens Georgia also teaches trapeze and ariel silks! *Girls AT fee is in addition to a Full or 3 Week Camp Fee |
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Drew Dekle, 38, has worked as a professional wilderness guide for over 10 years. Drew has spent many years exploring wilderness areas throughout the U.S. and is considered an expert by his peers. In 1985, at age 18, Drew solo through hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. Today, Drew is best known as an active southeastern rock climber and professional instructor with many notable and high profile ascents. Drew has also climbed extensively in Oregon, Wyoming, and Colorado. Much of his time through out the year is spent teaching climbing to all ages and skill levels in his work for two regional guide services, High Mountain Adventures and Granite Arches Climbing Services. Drew is also an avid whitewater kayaker and a gifted, patient instructor. His favorite Southeastern Rivers are Section IV of the Chattooga and Tallulah Gorge. Drew also holds and maintains his certification as a Wilderness First Responder (WMA). Drew and his wife, Rabun, live in Athens, Georgia where he spends additional professional time remodeling historic homes. Drew has coordinated Adventure Treks since 1997.
John
McRae, 30 is an expert outdoorsman, climber, and whitewater kayaker. Known
by his friends as “Crusty,” John has pushed his limits as a Southeastern
climber and in remote areas such as Squamish, BC, and has one of few ascents
of Liberty Crack on Liberty Bell in the Early Winter Spires Range. John is
also an expert Kayaker and can frequently be found on the notorious Green
River Narrows. In addition to his work as a guide, John works full time as
the buyer for Charbon’s
Outfitters in Athens, GA. John has participated in three Adventure Treks and is certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid.
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There are no hard and fast prerequisite skills to succeed on Adventure Trek. Good physical conditioning and a positive open mind are perhaps the only requirements. In addition to an experience packed with fun and excitement with memories to last a lifetime, those who complete Adventure Trek will be wholly competent* in the following areas.
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