Mountain Challenge

Take a break from studying, and join us for Camp 4 every Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 pm!

Cycology Bicycles

Join us for an OPEN TRIP walk to the Maryville Farmers Market this SATURDAY Sept 7th! We’ll meet at Clayton Plaza and begin a staggered guided walk to the market, starting at 8:30 am.

Join us for an OPEN PADDLE TRIP this Saturday September 7th from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm to Abrams Creek. Sign up via the clipboard on the front porch of Crawford House prior to trip departure. Transportation is provided.

Join us for an OPEN TRIP to Cades Cove this FRIDAY September 6th from - 8:30 pm!! Join Mountain Challenge for an evening in Cades Cove. We’ll drive the loop and get out to explore a bit! Transportation in a Maryville College van is provided. Sign up on the clipboard on the front porch of Crawford House anytime now until prior to the trip departure.

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Join us for Camp 4 TODAY — Climb the Alpine Tower from 3:30-6:30, with yoga at 5pm.

Thank you to our friends at Ocoee Adventure Center for taking great care of Maryville College students that chose to spend their freshman orientation on the best whitewater our region has to offer.

Sometimes we have squirrels, sometimes possums. Today we had MC class of 2017 and Mountain Challenge Fellow Adrian Page stop by. Great to hear about the big things he is doing.

Beautiful day to be active outside
Tour de Blount Cycology Bicycles

Staff training. Doing fun things, doing hard things, critters, caves, and good food.

Thanks to Ocoee Adventure Center and Fast Fred for taking care of Maryville College students on a cold river day!

Video of the trip is posting here at noon:

Opening Commercial Rafting Trip of 2024 Season w/ Mountain Challenge Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_x9YB20Vw1AtTiE9bcNVmg/joinMy first first commercial rafting trip of 2024 Ocoee Ri...

Join us for an open rock climbing trip this Saturday from 9am-1pm! Sign up on the front porch of Crawford.

Take a break from studying for finals and join for a paddle trip tomorrow from 2-5pm! Sign up on the front porch of Crawford.

Join us for white water rafting down the Ocoee River this SUNDAY April 21. We’ll depart campus at 9:15 am and return by 6:00 pm. There is a $35 for this trip that can be paid in cash at Crawford House or at www.mtnchallenge.com/pay. Payment must be received when signing up, prior to the trip, so that a reservation can be made with Ocoee Adventure Center.

A huge thank you to the Maryville College Physical Plant staff, Reggie Dailey and all the student volunteers that helped improve our outdoor classroom space.

Also a big thank you to the Maryville College SGA for funding a much needed boat trailer repair. We are road worthy again thanks to you and the fine work of Ronnie Rimmer’s Welding. We are already better serving students because of your support.

Join us for an OPEN PADDLE TRIP this Sunday from 1:00 - 5:30 pm. Sign up on the front porch of Crawford House.

Join us for an Open Trip Hike this Saturday from 8 am - 4 pm! Sign up on the front porch of Crawford House

Join us for the Animal Health Fair this THURSDAY April 4th from 11-1 pm!

Outdoor Diversity Alliance and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Launch New Outdoor Pathway Scholarship

The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) initiative are partnering to launch a new program designed to connect students from underrepresented communities to outdoor and environmental professions. The Outdoor Pathway Scholarship will provide students with $5000 in scholarship funding over two years, mentorship, and assistance with job placement in the outdoor industry or environmental field.

The Outdoor Pathway Scholarship application opens today, and the deadline to apply is March 28, 2024. Applicants should submit a 600- to 800-word essay or three- to five-minute video about their relationship with the outdoors, personal interests and goals, volunteer experience, and dream job. ODA and ORR will review scholarship applications in April and announce the winners in early May. After awardees are selected, each student will be paired with a leader from the industry who will provide coaching and mentorship for two years. Upon graduation, ORR and ODA will assist students with job placement.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered:

- Student must be pursuing an education in the outdoor industry or environmental fields
- Students must graduate in 2026. (Current sophomores in a four-year program, students starting a two-year program in the fall, and part-time students graduating in 2026 all qualify.)
- Student must show a financial need, however detailed financial information not required
- School must be located in the United States
- Student is required to have a 2.0 minimum grade point average
- School can be in-person or online
- Student can attend full-time or part-time

More information and application available here:
https://recreationroundtable.org/news/outdoor-diversity-alliance-and-outdoor-recreation-roundtable-launch-new-outdoor-pathway-scholarship-program/

Today was the perfect day for a rock climbing Open Trip. Missed it? Check out our Open Trip schedule at mtnchallenge.com/open-trips to join us on our next adventure!

Join us for Camp 4 TODAY! The tower is open from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Yoga at 5:00 pm.

Join us for an OPEN CLIMBING TRIP this Sunday from 1-5pm. Sign up on the front porch of Crawford.

Tennessee State Parks announce free hikes to kick off the spring season The hikes will be guided by park staff who will highlight different features of the parks.

Yoga is back at Camp 4! Join us on the yoga deck Wednesdays at 5:00 pm to stretch out and chill out.

We would LOVE for you to come to Camp 4 today! 3:30-6:00 pm. Yoga @ 4:30

Join us for Camp 4 TODAY 3:30-6:00 PM. Soak up the sunshine while climbing the alpine tower or stretching out on the yoga deck.