If you're looking to get fit or stay active at W&L, your options aren't limited to the University's 24 varsity athletic teams. You'll find plenty of additional opportunities through the Campus Recreation office. Regular group exercise offerings include Body Sculpt, Sport Circuit, ZUMBA , yoga, kickboxing, pilates, step and group cycling, while those interested in team sports can choose from a variety of intramural leagues and sport clubs. The University also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center for individual workouts, including the latest cardio and strength training equipment.
Runners will find information on races and events organized by the local running community on the Campus Rec Running page, while those interested in getting off the beaten path can explore the mountains, rivers and trails of the southeast through the Outing Club. W&L students lead most of the Outing Club activities, which include backpacking, fly fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, caving, skiing, and outdoor cooking. Trips vary in length from day hikes to ten-day trips held during February and Spring break. Equipment and trip planning resources are available to all Outing Club members who want to do their own trips.
Thursday, May 17 from 3-5 p.m. will be the last day the barn will be open for equipment return. If you still have equipment checked out, be sure to return it Monday, Wednesday or Thursday next week between 3-5 p.m.We are really excited to have Andrew Skurka, an accomplished and well-known backpacker, coming to W&L to share his experiences with us on March 28 and 29. Find details below and mark your calendars! CIRCLING ALASKA & YUKON A slideshow presentation on Andrew’s 4,700-mile, 6-month journey by foot, skis and packraft through Big Wildernesses. Wednesday, [...]Anyone with a desire to spend a weekend in a cave learning about geology, speleology, cave safety, history of caving and the technical skills necessary to guide a safe trip within a cave (specifically Worley’s Cave). This is a very popular training program for those interested in becoming cave guides or those interested in brushing [...]
