A three day AR Camp has been added to the five day Camp. The three day camp will cover Ropes, Whitewater, and Navigation. The dates are Sept. 12-14. See details below.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Pura Vida Adventures Adventure Racing Camp
Five Day Adventure Racing Camp planned for Sept. 2008
Sept. 10-14th 2008
Focused on Beginner and intermediate racers looking to gain
the skills and knowledge to make the jump to the
next level of competition.
Price: $700 per person
Instruction in Whitewater Paddling, Ropes, Navigation, Mountain Biking,
Race training and logistics planning, Mountain Biking, River Rescue,
Flatwater Paddling, Nutrition, and ending with a
12 hour adventure race.
Call 772-579-0005 for more details or email contact@pvadventures.com
Sept. 10-14th 2008
Focused on Beginner and intermediate racers looking to gain
the skills and knowledge to make the jump to the
next level of competition.
Price: $700 per person
Instruction in Whitewater Paddling, Ropes, Navigation, Mountain Biking,
Race training and logistics planning, Mountain Biking, River Rescue,
Flatwater Paddling, Nutrition, and ending with a
12 hour adventure race.
Call 772-579-0005 for more details or email contact@pvadventures.com
All climbing, paddling, and biking equipment provided.
Does not include and lodging, however many accomodations are available in Brevard from cabins, hotels to camping. Visit http://www.theadventurevillage.com/ or http://www.brevardncchamber.org/component/option,com_directory/page,viewcat/catid,20/Itemid,81/
for more details.
Course Details and Certification Competencies covered
American Canoe Association Swiftwater Rescue Courses
These courses are designed to provide you with competence and confidence on whitewater. Topics include, but are not limited to, outfitting, water reading, paddling techniques, rescue of a capsized boat, portaging, identifying river hazards, rope throw, stabilization lines, and whitewater swimming.
Wilderness First Aid
Participation in lecture and hands on learning scenarios regarding various medical issues including, but not limited to: head injuries, fractures and splinting, patient care, basic life support, wound care, sprains, trauma, shock, medical conditions, spine stabilization, and scene assessment.
Sea kayaking
Instruction in paddle stroke technique, basic rescue skills and techniques for entering and exiting the boat, as well as introduction to necessary equipment, and advanced rescue skills such as boat over boat rescue, and self rescue with paddle float.
These courses are designed to provide you with competence and confidence on whitewater. Topics include, but are not limited to, outfitting, water reading, paddling techniques, rescue of a capsized boat, portaging, identifying river hazards, rope throw, stabilization lines, and whitewater swimming.
Wilderness First Aid
Participation in lecture and hands on learning scenarios regarding various medical issues including, but not limited to: head injuries, fractures and splinting, patient care, basic life support, wound care, sprains, trauma, shock, medical conditions, spine stabilization, and scene assessment.
Sea kayaking
Instruction in paddle stroke technique, basic rescue skills and techniques for entering and exiting the boat, as well as introduction to necessary equipment, and advanced rescue skills such as boat over boat rescue, and self rescue with paddle float.
Land Navigation/ Orienteering
Completion of land navigation course
Topics included:
Goal 1:How a compass works.
Goal 2: To orient a map using a compass and land features.
Goal 3: To name and identify topographic features on a map and use them to assist with navigating.
Goal 4: Adapt navigational skills to a variety of weather conditions.
Goal 5: Learn to use and plot UTM coordinates.
Apply these concepts in the field and show the ability to teach these concepts in the field in the context of adventure racing.
Goal 1:How a compass works.
Goal 2: To orient a map using a compass and land features.
Goal 3: To name and identify topographic features on a map and use them to assist with navigating.
Goal 4: Adapt navigational skills to a variety of weather conditions.
Goal 5: Learn to use and plot UTM coordinates.
Apply these concepts in the field and show the ability to teach these concepts in the field in the context of adventure racing.
Ropes Ascending and Rappeling
This course is designed to provide you with competence and confidence on ropes and rocks. It covers all skills adventure racers are expected to know including: proper gear and how it should be rigged, rappelling and ascending techniques, fixed lines, passing knots, prussic knots, and Tyrolean traverse technique.
Mountain Biking
This program focuses more on instruction in technical riding and includes longer climbs and more technical and aggressive down hills it can be shaped to suite the needs of the adventure race participant. It includes instruction on bike maintenance: changing flat tires, adjusting breaks, and additional repairs.
Packing for Racing
This covers the information on what you need for adventure racing and what you do not need. What things should no adventure racer go without and what things are not necessary and just add additional weight. This course includes items useful for emergencies and items that just add weight and slow you down as a racer. This course is also taught in relation to race climate, specific discipline, and specific race length.
Nutrition for Racing
The concepts of what racers should eat in relation to climate, race length, discipline being competed in, and environment are covered. Other topics covered are the strength of various food groups in enhancing energy level and performance including use of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Hydration techniques and supplement consumption, such as electrolytes are also covered.
Please feel free to contact us with any further questions or to discuss the course more in depth.
Experience the Good life,
Joe Moerschbaecher
Pura Vida Adventures
http://www.pvadventures.com/
772-579-0005
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Backpacking trips with Pura Vida Adventures
Visit www.pvadventures.com for more information or call 772-579-0005 .
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North Carolina Adventure Backpacking
Length: 3 days, 2 nights
Up to four people-------- $2,000 for the group, of up to four people
All food and gear supplied. Instruction in backcountry skills such as cooking, campsite selection and setup, packing a pack, and navigation.
Other price will vary based upon group numbers, length, and season.
Call us at 772-579-0005 for more info or email contact@pvadventures.com
More information about Pura Vida Adventures available at www.pvadventures.com
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North Carolina Adventure Backpacking
Length: 3 days, 2 nights
Up to four people-------- $2,000 for the group, of up to four people
All food and gear supplied. Instruction in backcountry skills such as cooking, campsite selection and setup, packing a pack, and navigation.
Other price will vary based upon group numbers, length, and season.
Call us at 772-579-0005 for more info or email contact@pvadventures.com
More information about Pura Vida Adventures available at www.pvadventures.com
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rock Climbing North Carolina
For more information about our guided
rock climbing trips visit
Participants
Our guided climbing programs range to suite the needs of everyone, from novice scrammblers to experienced climbers, and can be combined as part of any other activity to create a complete day.
All gear is provided . All participants are required to wear helmets.
Our guided climbing programs range to suite the needs of everyone, from novice scrammblers to experienced climbers, and can be combined as part of any other activity to create a complete day.
All gear is provided . All participants are required to wear helmets.
Pura Vida Adventures climbing guides have led trips and explored the climbing area of Western North Carolina's Pisgah Forest near Brevard since 2000.
They have developed their skills through participation in formal climbing courses, practical work, and personal experience on North Carolina's rock and rock climbing routes around the world. They hold advanced medical wilderness certifications and have been trained in high angle rescue skills.
They have developed their skills through participation in formal climbing courses, practical work, and personal experience on North Carolina's rock and rock climbing routes around the world. They hold advanced medical wilderness certifications and have been trained in high angle rescue skills.
North Carolina Mountain Biking
Contact us at http://www.pvadventures.com/
Our guided mountain bike programs range to suite the needs of anyone from beginner to experienced and can be combined as part of any other activity to create a complete day.
We can create mountain biking programs that emphasize the downhill and minimize the uphill using our shuttle programs.
We can create mountain biking programs that emphasize the downhill and minimize the uphill using our shuttle programs.
You do not need to be an experienced mountain biker to enjoy these programs. We can create a program that combines the joys of beginner biking while exploring the various waterfalls of the area. These programs allow you to cruise the downhills and at the end of the day have no concern about the long climbs up as we provide shuttle service for these trips.
Contact us today to learn more about our mountain biking programs which use shuttles.
772-579-0005 http://www.pvadventures.com/
Bikes and helmets are provided for participants or participants may bring their own gear. All participants will be required to wear approved bike helmets.
Pura Vida Adventures
VISIT US AT WWW.PVADVENTURES.COM
Our Mission
The mission of Pura Vida Adventures is to offer safe personal trips to families and small groups which focus on exploration,discovery, and adventure.
Regardless of age or ability level we have a trip that will quench your thirst for adventure and an opportunity to “experience the good life.”
Joe MoerschbaecherOwner/Head Guide
Joe has lived in the Brevard, NC area for over 8 years where he first explored and discovered the surrounding mountains and for the past six years has worked as a commercial guide. In addition to his work as a guide, he received a bachelor degree in the field of Wilderness Leadership from Brevard College and Master’s in Adventure Recreation from Ohio University.
Since graduating, Joe has taught college courses in climbing, kayking, mountain biking , and backpacking at both institutions. He has attended workshops offered by the AMGA , ACA, AEE, and AORE; and holds certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, an American Canoe Association Swiftwater Rescue Instructor, and American Red Cross Instructor.
What We Do
We offer guided climbing, mountain biking, hiking, waterfall tours and paddling trips. We also provide you with an opportunity to see the mountains through any variety of these activities over one day or a series of days.
Contact Information
Pura Vida Adventures, LLC152 Hendersonville HwyPisgah Forest, NC 28768 USA
Trip bookings and general inquiries:Tel. +1 (772) 579-0005contact@pvadventures.com
About Pura Vida Adventures
Our Mission
The mission of Pura Vida Adventures is to offer safe personal trips to families and small groups which focus on exploration,discovery, and adventure.
Regardless of age or ability level we have a trip that will quench your thirst for adventure and an opportunity to “experience the good life.”
Joe MoerschbaecherOwner/Head Guide
Joe has lived in the Brevard, NC area for over 8 years where he first explored and discovered the surrounding mountains and for the past six years has worked as a commercial guide. In addition to his work as a guide, he received a bachelor degree in the field of Wilderness Leadership from Brevard College and Master’s in Adventure Recreation from Ohio University.
Since graduating, Joe has taught college courses in climbing, kayking, mountain biking , and backpacking at both institutions. He has attended workshops offered by the AMGA , ACA, AEE, and AORE; and holds certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, an American Canoe Association Swiftwater Rescue Instructor, and American Red Cross Instructor.
What We Do
We offer guided climbing, mountain biking, hiking, waterfall tours and paddling trips. We also provide you with an opportunity to see the mountains through any variety of these activities over one day or a series of days.
Contact Information
Pura Vida Adventures, LLC152 Hendersonville HwyPisgah Forest, NC 28768 USA
Trip bookings and general inquiries:Tel. +1 (772) 579-0005contact@pvadventures.com
Canyoneering
In this post you will find out more details about our canyoneering programs and photos from our trip on 5/19/08.
Canyoneering
Pura Vida Adventures Canyoneering programs are a combination of climbing, rappeling, waterfalls, swimming holes, and rock climbing. If you want a true multi sport adventure this trip is for you.
Explore Canyoneering
This program is focused toward families, groups, and other who have experienced rock climbing and want a bit more adventure. It is also for any person or group looking for a unique adventure that combines climbing, rappeling, and water activities. Limit of six participants.
Length: 6 - 7 hours
Costs:
$185 / person$45 / additional people up to 6
Suggested Program for Youth and Families
Pura Vida Adventures Canyoneering programs are a combination of climbing, rappeling, waterfalls, swimming holes, and rock climbing. If you want a true multi sport adventure this trip is for you.
Explore Canyoneering
This program is focused toward families, groups, and other who have experienced rock climbing and want a bit more adventure. It is also for any person or group looking for a unique adventure that combines climbing, rappeling, and water activities. Limit of six participants.
Length: 6 - 7 hours
Costs:
$185 / person$45 / additional people up to 6
Suggested Program for Youth and Families
Pura Vida Adventures
Southeastern Mountaineering
This is one of our premier activities. We specialize in customized adventures and offer unique adventure trips that provide you with a unforgettable adventure experience. Below is a description of our Southeatern mountaineering trip, as well as photos from our trip on 5/21/08.
This is one of our premier activities. We specialize in customized adventures and offer unique adventure trips that provide you with a unforgettable adventure experience. Below is a description of our Southeatern mountaineering trip, as well as photos from our trip on 5/21/08.
Combine hiking, fixed ropes climbing, rock climbing, and rappelling for the perfect multiactivity adventure. Enjoy spectcular views and experience the freedom of visibility that the high peaks of the Blue ridge offer.
Length: (7-8 hours)
Costs:
$185 / person$45 / additional people up to 6
Length: (7-8 hours)
Costs:
$185 / person$45 / additional people up to 6
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