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Events

We're out somewhere almost every single weekend in the Fall but things slow down for the Winter semester!   We are a very social club though, so come hang out!!  

Upcoming for 2013...

* Get pumped for some white water rafting in West Virginia! Date is September 28th - 30th.

*Trying our hand at a ravines cleanup again. Volenteers will be needed!

*As always there will be trips to Manistee, Manitou Island, and Pictured rocks just to name a few.

* Speakers this year will include a representative from National Outdoor Leadership School, firestarting guru and knife sharpening profesional Terry Trier, GVSU grad and thru hiker Ady Brown,  an orienteering demo from Grand Valley's climbing center staff Joe Bitely, and possibly a speaker from the Michigan based Fortune Bay Expedition Team. More events and speakers are being added so be sure to check back for more information.

*This is a loooooong way off but... ZION FOR SPRING BREAK! Yes thats right. No more van shenanigans this year. It's happening.

*Meetings this year are going to be full of content! We've got speakers. We've got demos. We've got tips and trips. This year is going to be awesome.

**Meetings are at 9:15pm in Manitou room 123.

Email gvsubackpacking@gmail.com if you would like to get involved or have further questions.