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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT OUTING CLUB

Outing Club Festival 2003

2003 Schedule

Location

University of Vermont
Bailey / Howe Green
Burlington, Vermont

Friday, September 19^th —

• 12pm-6pm
  • Outdoor gear shops, outfitters, and guiding services will be set up on the green offering deals on gear and sneak peaks of the new gear being released for 2004.
  • Petra Cliffs outdoor climbing wall will be available to test your climbing skills.
  • The first jib session of the year will be held on our rail with snow provided from our special stash that we keep all summer long!
  • Come test your flat water kayaking skills at our outdoor kayak pool using one of the brand new whitewater kayaks.
• 5pm-7pm
  • Enjoy some great BBQ when tossing some horseshoes and getting ready for the Contra Dance.
• 7pm
  • Vermont’s own Atlantic Crossing will be making appearance under the bandshell to provide a night of Contra Dancing fun!

Saturday, September 20^th —

• 12pm-6pm
  • Had a good time on Friday? Come back again and repeat the adventure! The wall, rail, and pool will be available for one last day.
  • Shops, outfitters, and guiding services will also be available to give one last chance at great deals and new gear for next year.
• 1pm-4pm
  • Peak Expeditions will be doing a three hour climbing rescue clinic on the Petra Cliff climbing wall. Learn belay escapes, ascending and descending ropes, lowering injured climbers and tons of other awesome skills!
• 5pm
  • Doors open for our main music event: Ten Mile Tide from California and Smokin’ Grass with special guest Gordon Stone from Vermont!
• 6pm
  • The concert begins at the bandshell with Ten Mile Tide opening with a blistering set that is sure to get everyone moving!
  • Smokin’ Grass and Gordon Stone close out the night with a concert performance that will leave wishing that next year’s OC Fest wasn’t a year away!

Sunday, September 21^st —

• 7:30pm
  • Teton Gravity Research will be presenting their newest kayak flick, Wehyaking, for your enjoyment at the CC Theater! Come see the sickest boaters huck their bodies around in ways you never thought possible!

Pricing Structure

Tickets and T-Shirts on sale at The Outdoor Gear Exchange!

Friday Contra Dance Only - $5.00 day of show only

Friday and Saturday Concerts - $10.00 Students and $15.00 Public (For both the Contra Dance and Saturday Concerts!)

TGR Kayak Video Wehyaking- $4.00 Students and $5.00 Public

Raffle

Over $4,000 worth of prizes!!! Prizes include lift tickets to various ski resorts, Karhu Ruckit skis, Line skis, gear from Outdoor Gear Exchange, and tons of other prizes. The drawing will be at the concert on Saturday night. Winners do not have to be present to win.

Information

All backpacks are subject to being searched at the concerts. No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are permitted. Also no bottles or cans are allowed on premises. Bathrooms, drinks, food and water will all be available.

Parking

Friday - During the festival on Friday, people are encouraged to use public transportation to reach the campus. If driving, you must park in visitor parking at Waterman or at a metered space by the water tower close to the hospital. After 6pm, people who are coming to the contra dance can park anywhere. Please follow all posted signage!

Saturday - Parking is available at all spaces. Once again, please follow parking regulations posted on university signs.

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