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WILD GUYde Adventures,
LLC 1047
Stuart St. Harrisonburg,
VA 22802 (540)
433-1637
“I
will exchange a city for a sunset, the tramp of legions for a wind’s wild
cry, and all the braggard thrusts of steel triumphant for one far summit,
blue against the sky.” (Marie Blake)
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Rock
Climbing, Caving, and more outdoor adventures for you, within “spittin’ range” of Did you know that, within 1 ½ hours of town, you can
go: ·
Day-hiking to peaks and waterfalls in the ·
Rock
climbing and rappelling in the
North River or Lee Ranger Districts, along ·
Caving (underground of course)! ·
Canoe
paddling on the South Fork of
the WILD GUYde Adventures provides guided beginner level outdoor adventures
and competent instruction in activity fundamentals. We use various areas in the George
Washington and We
believe that an amazing alchemy occurs when we mix the ingredients of
exciting activities and challenge, skills and learning, leadership, the wild
outdoors, physical exertion, and the group.
And the result can be fun and excitement, greater personal strength
and insight, deeper trust, and more precious companionship than before! (Go to What’s it all about? Why do we do what we do? if you want
to find out more about what really makes our hearts beat at WILD GUYde Adventures) Who wants
to go? ·
A beginning
climber wanting personalized guiding/instruction in anchoring, belaying,
movement technique, and rappelling ·
Family
groups/vacation trips ·
A Dad or Mom
looking for a special experience with a son or daughter ·
A church youth
group wanting a day or several of guided outdoor adventure in the Shenandoah
Valley ·
Children’s
clubs and Scout troops (Rock Climbing Merit badge available) ·
A bunch of
friends or co-workers looking for a fun day in the National Forest ·
A creative
teacher ready to link outdoor recreation with environmental awareness and
natural science for his or her young students Some Special Ideas for Summer 2012! ·
Now,
in this anxious year, families need time away and together, providing support
and encouragement – a getaway that is meaningful but doesn’t cost an arm and
a leg. Adventure together, and come out of the day a stronger family. There’s a “stay-cation” not far from you, here in
the Shenandoah Valley, or the mountains of the Blue Ridge or the Allegheny
Front! ·
Do
you have an active Pop-Pop or Grandma who can hike, but doesn’t want to do
the vertical stuff? Invite them into
your family event, and claim our “Camera-Carrier discount” (50% off
for one person in your group who is just along for the ride!) ·
How
about a “Girlfriend Getaway” – an adventure outing that you put
together for ladies only!? Our male
guide will keep his mouth shut ALL day (well . . . MOST of the day)! What
about skills? We can offer all the way from casual outdoor fun to family
excitement to EXTREME. As we plan with you, we’ll decide together
what your readiness is, and tailor a trip that meets your interests and
needs. How
much does it cost? Rates vary depending upon the size of the group, the
activity chosen, and the site selected.
Check out the links on the left for the trip prices on the activities
that interest you. Group rates and
consecutive day discounts are available.
Please inquire. What do
I do next? Download and print the Medical
Form, the Participant Agreement,
and the what-to-bring list, and start to gather
your gear. Then, to begin your
adventure planning, or to arrange dates, rates and meeting points, contact us
at: (540)
433-1637 or Lester@wildguyde.com Some
other details ·
Lester R. Zook is the WILD GUYde. He is a Wilderness First Responder, and is a
certified member of the American
Mountain Guides Association (Single Pitch Instructor). ·
WGA’s guiding season is 7 days a week May through
August, and weekends in the spring and fall.
Call early to reserve; weekends in particular can fill quickly. ·
WILD GUYde will provide all technical equipment (ropes,
harnesses, helmets, etc.). A personal things-to-bring list will be provided. ·
We can also
help with lodging ideas. We can recommend from primitive to posh – National Forest campgrounds, drive-up motels,
and some delightful Bed and Breakfast inns! ·
These
activities have inherent risks; that’s the meaning of the word adventure. Clients will be asked to fill out a Medical Form and sign a Participant Agreement to
participate. Some activities are
physically strenuous, emotionally demanding, or require sustained cognitive
attention to task and detail. We make
every effort to create a great day, but WGA guides do reserve the prerogative to deny
access/participation if, in our judgment, the client is not likely to be
successful. Clients also may not be
“under the influence” of alcohol or recreational drugs at the time of the
event. ·
A half-day
is an experience lasting up to 4 hours, from trailhead to trailhead. A paying client is anyone who
leaves the vehicle with the adventure group, regardless of their level of
subsequent participation.
·
Group Discount: For groups of 10 or larger,
we disregard the starter fee, and simply bill the per-person rate. ·
Payment is
requested at the event. Payment by
cash or check (made out to WGA); unfortunately, credit card payments cannot
be accepted at this time. Gratuities
are never expected, and always appreciated.
·
WGA is a permittee with the George
Washington and Monongahela National Forests, and along Virginia’s Blue
Ridge. WGA practices environmental stewardship, and is a
member of the Access Fund, the National Speleological Society, the
Harrisonburg
Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, and
the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
WGA is an equal opportunity employer and provider. |
