{"id":77,"date":"2026-05-29T11:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:29:16","slug":"adventure-trips-clinics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/outdoor-pursuits\/adventure-trips-clinics\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure Trips &amp; Clinics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-split has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20250907_Smoky_Mountain_River_Snorkeling_CB_0115_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students sit on a house porch in the Smoky Mountains.\" class=\"wp-image-765 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20250907_Smoky_Mountain_River_Snorkeling_CB_0115_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20250907_Smoky_Mountain_River_Snorkeling_CB_0115_1200x800-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20250907_Smoky_Mountain_River_Snorkeling_CB_0115_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20250907_Smoky_Mountain_River_Snorkeling_CB_0115_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-577681ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Adventure Trips &amp; Clinics<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to get outside,&nbsp;strengthen&nbsp;your&nbsp;current skills, or try something new? Our trips&nbsp;and clinics&nbsp;program is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#microad\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#microad\">Day Trips &amp; Micro Adventures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#weekend\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#weekend\">Weekend Trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#weekly\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#weekly\">Weekly Clinics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#break\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#break\">Fall &amp; Spring Break<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#guide\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#guide\">Challenge and Fitness Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#info\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#info\">Additional Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips &amp; Micro Adventures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Trip\/Offering<\/th><th>Start Date\/Time<\/th><th>Finish Date\/Time<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8da6beb2-9ab6-439e-822d-d79b800a6187\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8da6beb2-9ab6-439e-822d-d79b800a6187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smoky Mountains River Snorkeling<\/a><\/td><td>8\/23\/2026 10 a.m.<\/td><td>8\/23\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e0f9efe1-9eb9-4acb-b176-4366d7d91097\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e0f9efe1-9eb9-4acb-b176-4366d7d91097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lunar Eclipse Night Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)<\/a><\/td><td>8\/27\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>8\/27\/2026 11:59 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=2acad011-3f2e-4686-bda1-3a88ebd97acf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=2acad011-3f2e-4686-bda1-3a88ebd97acf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginner Whitewater Kayaking 1<\/a><\/td><td>8\/30\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>8\/30\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=2acad011-3f2e-4686-bda1-3a88ebd97acf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=2acad011-3f2e-4686-bda1-3a88ebd97acf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginner Whitewater Kayaking 2<\/a><\/td><td>9\/6\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>9\/6\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e0f9efe1-9eb9-4acb-b176-4366d7d91097\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e0f9efe1-9eb9-4acb-b176-4366d7d91097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee River SUP<\/a><\/td><td>9\/9\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>9\/9\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dd6b414f-9a07-482b-961f-7b2e7b01babf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dd6b414f-9a07-482b-961f-7b2e7b01babf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Mountain Evening Hike<\/a><\/td><td>9\/18\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>9\/18\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e3347182-ca83-4cc1-bb0d-5a1ecfc32f77\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e3347182-ca83-4cc1-bb0d-5a1ecfc32f77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honey Creek Day Hike<\/a><\/td><td>9\/20\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>9\/20\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f2ef79e-6af3-4e5b-874c-5b23aeef4da9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f2ef79e-6af3-4e5b-874c-5b23aeef4da9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intro to Rock Climbing Clinic<\/a><\/td><td>9\/23\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>9\/23\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=fa1780dd-eeb9-4673-8dfe-bfa8b2306517\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=fa1780dd-eeb9-4673-8dfe-bfa8b2306517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountaintop Yoga<\/a><\/td><td>9\/27\/2026 9 a.m.<\/td><td>9\/27\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cb57a90e-22c3-4f5f-9c3f-8d70e7756fae\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cb57a90e-22c3-4f5f-9c3f-8d70e7756fae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Wilderness Mountain Bike (MTB) Group Ride<\/a><\/td><td>9\/30\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>9\/30\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c02b470f-7417-43dc-9deb-108aabd296b4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c02b470f-7417-43dc-9deb-108aabd296b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ramsey Cascades Waterfall Hike<\/a><\/td><td>10\/11\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>10\/11\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cb57a90e-22c3-4f5f-9c3f-8d70e7756fae\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cb57a90e-22c3-4f5f-9c3f-8d70e7756fae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Wilderness Mountain Bike (MTB) Group Ride<\/a><\/td><td>10\/14\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>10\/14\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e0ad13e6-cc65-42b3-97f5-78e626fc8757\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e0ad13e6-cc65-42b3-97f5-78e626fc8757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seven Islands Evening Hike<\/a><\/td><td>10\/19\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>10\/19\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a07caf36-6318-4c65-828c-efd6cbb7e3fd\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a07caf36-6318-4c65-828c-efd6cbb7e3fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Wilderness Trail Run<\/a><\/td><td>10\/22\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>10\/22\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a77cdb73-d6e5-4c57-9de0-21d4cecc6853\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a77cdb73-d6e5-4c57-9de0-21d4cecc6853\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip<\/a><\/td><td>10\/25\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>10\/25\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=36dd7cbd-54d3-46ae-af8a-0f2a869f8e3b\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=36dd7cbd-54d3-46ae-af8a-0f2a869f8e3b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cades Cove Full Moon Bike Ride<\/a><\/td><td>10\/26\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>10\/26\/2026 11:59 p.m.<\/td><td>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dd6b414f-9a07-482b-961f-7b2e7b01babf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dd6b414f-9a07-482b-961f-7b2e7b01babf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Mountain Evening Hike<\/a><\/td><td>10\/27\/2026, 4 p.m.<\/td><td>10\/27\/2026 8 p.m.<\/td><td>No Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0fc2911a-201d-4794-8f35-8b0f52c17772\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0fc2911a-201d-4794-8f35-8b0f52c17772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Le Conte Day Hike<\/a><\/td><td>11\/8\/2026, 7 a.m.<\/td><td>11\/8\/2026 7 p.m.<\/td><td>$34<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"weekend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekend Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Weekend Trips<\/th><th>Start Date\/Time<\/th><th>Finish Date\/Time<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5f283dc2-2b4d-4beb-92df-fee805aa3378\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5f283dc2-2b4d-4beb-92df-fee805aa3378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smokies Backpacking Weekend 1<\/a><\/td><td>9\/12\/2026, 8 a.m.<\/td><td>9\/13\/2026, 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f0f2a0b1-4106-4214-97e1-dcad91c0dfca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f0f2a0b1-4106-4214-97e1-dcad91c0dfca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Wilderness Intro to Bikepacking<\/a><\/td><td>9\/12\/2026, noon<\/td><td>9\/13\/2026 2 p.m.<\/td><td>$89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5f283dc2-2b4d-4beb-92df-fee805aa3378\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5f283dc2-2b4d-4beb-92df-fee805aa3378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smokies Backpacking Weekend 2<\/a><\/td><td>10\/24\/2026,  8 a.m.<\/td><td>10\/25\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"weekly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Clinics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Weekly Clinics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d1b93259-0e6e-4495-aaff-06a22379c681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayak Pool Sessions<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=049aea07-3a37-4518-a984-4dc6ccbeb7e7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toprope Belay Clinics<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=18f8dd34-84c0-40d2-b7c0-f83d356a940c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lead Climbing and&nbsp; Belay Clinics<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"break\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall &amp; Spring Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Fall and Spring Break Trips<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dff63410-72d3-4dd2-8f38-a1aa3aa1da95\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dff63410-72d3-4dd2-8f38-a1aa3aa1da95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall Break: Grayson Highlands Backpacking<\/a><\/td><td>10\/3\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>10\/6\/2026 4 p.m.<\/td><td>$199<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e98912ac-6785-4055-9c53-2a54282e2526\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.recsports.utk.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e98912ac-6785-4055-9c53-2a54282e2526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall Break: Big South Fork Canoe Trip<\/a><\/td><td>10\/3\/2026 8 a.m.<\/td><td>10\/5\/2026 6 p.m.<\/td><td>$179<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"guide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge and Fitness Levels Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All&nbsp;trips will have an indicated&nbsp;<em>Challenge Type<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Fitness level&nbsp;<\/em>in their descriptions. While no two trips are identical, and all trips are beginner friendly, these are meant to help give you a better understanding of what the trip might entail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Challenge Level<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ped Walkway<\/strong>&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Front country experience&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need to bring more than a water bottle and sunscreen with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cell Service&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Examples: Afternoon paddleboarding on the Tennessee River.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Torchbearer&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Front country and\/or short periods of backcountry&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need to carry more than personal gear with you during trip&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cell service spotty&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Examples: Mt. Leconte Day Hike, Beginner Whitewater Kayaking&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smokey\u2019s Choice<\/strong>&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most time is spent in the backcountry&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self&nbsp;sufficient travel.&nbsp;We\u2019ll&nbsp;pack all&nbsp;needed&nbsp;gear in and out.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cell service unlikely&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Examples: Overnight backpacking&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Fitness Level<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Light:<\/strong> Light walking, hiking, or paddling suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.&nbsp;Prior experience is not necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moderate:<\/strong> Active during the duration of the trip, nothing too strenuous.&nbsp;Prior experience is not necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strenuous:<\/strong> Some more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy participants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Challenging:<\/strong> Instances of heavy exertion, prior experience with activity highly recommended.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"info\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Micro Adventures are low-commitment trips offered in the heart of Knoxville\u2019s Urban Wilderness. All micro adventures are 2\u20134 hours long and include gear, transportation, and trip staff to guide your experience. Registration opens two weeks before the trip and closes the day before at 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On most trips, you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;need any experience.&nbsp;If a trip requires experience,&nbsp;we\u2019ll&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;what experience you should have.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trip costs include<\/strong>&nbsp;transportation, food (if overnight), equipment, camping, trip&nbsp;leaders,&nbsp;and other miscellaneous fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trips are open to\u00a0all current UT students<\/strong> (graduate and undergraduate) as well as faculty and staff with an active\u00a0RecSports\u00a0membership. No guests are allowed on trips.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needed&nbsp;<strong>outdoor<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>gear and equipment&nbsp;is&nbsp;provided<\/strong>&nbsp;for each trip at no&nbsp;additional&nbsp;cost.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cancellations<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 We reserve the right to cancel a program due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or extenuating circumstances. In the event we must cancel a program, a full trip refund will be provided.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Should you choose to cancel<\/strong>, your registration fees will be refunded if we are notified of the cancellation <strong>14 days&nbsp;before<\/strong>&nbsp;the registration deadline. Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:utop@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">utop@utk.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;initiate&nbsp;this process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No-Shows<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;\u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;If you&nbsp;register&nbsp;for a trip or clinic&nbsp;and fail to notify the office that you cannot attend, you are considered a no-show. Being a no-show&nbsp;more than once may result in a loss of&nbsp;privileges&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;any future trips for one year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to get outside,&nbsp;strengthen&nbsp;your&nbsp;current skills, or try something new? Our trips&nbsp;and clinics&nbsp;program is for you. 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