Josh Whitmore, Associate Director of Outdoor Programs at WCU’s Base Camp Cullowhee, also has big plans for trail building near the campus. A nearly 300 acre tract of land across from the university is essentially open for trail building. “It’s been a multi-year process in getting all the proper support within the university,” said Whitmore. […]
Are you extreme?
February 22, 2011 by
Pushing the limits in school and the outdoors, WCU students are nothing short of extreme. I’m proud to say I’m a Catamount. Have caution when watching this video, you might fall in love with Western Carolina even more.
Climbing to new heights
February 14, 2011 by
Students “rocked” at The Rock and Rumble Fest climbing competition held in the Campus Rec. Center on Saturday with over 50 competitors around the region. “It’s about coming out here and trying your best,” said WCU senior and competitor Cody Ashe. “Even though it’s a competition we’re all here to have a good time.” The […]
Let’s get ready to Rock and Rumble
February 9, 2011 by
Students and volunteers are gearing up for The Cullowhee Rock and Rumble Fest Saturday, February 12. The holds on rock wall are being rerouted for the 3rd annual intercollegiate bouldering competition. All the bright and colorful holds were stripped to reveal a blank canvas of rock. “Rather than there already being holds on the wall […]
Teach me how to roll
January 31, 2011 by
It’s cold out now, but the rivers will be moving soon enough. What better time to hit the warm pool and learn how to roll a kayak, improve technique and have a blast? Beginner, intermediate, and advanced boaters come to the Reid Pool on the WCU campus to play in the water every other Thursday […]
Extreme sledding
January 25, 2011 by
Is there ever such thing as too much fun? Why of course not. That is, until someone gets hurt. Western Carolina Senior, John Jarvis, proved it this past week sledding on a hill next to Norton.
