Outdoor Recreation Calendar May/June 2011

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Enjoy the Adventure

Program overviewFort Greely Adventure Programsand Outdoor Clinics are designed

to teach outdoor skills, familiarizeparticipants with the beautiful Alas-kan wilderness, and provide mean-ingful recreational opportunitieswhile maximizing fun and safety.Many activities are family-friendlyand some programs cater towomen only.

Authorized usersAll DoD ID card holders and spon-sored guests.

Age restrictionsParticipants under the age of 18must be accompanied by an adult.See the detailed activity descriptionfor individual activity restrictions.

How to registerRegister in person at the OutdoorRecreation Center (ORC); or use a

credit/debit card over the phone.Full payment is required at the timeof registration. Cash, Check, VISA,and MasterCard are accepted. Pre-registration is required on all activi-ties. The ORC is open ThursdayMonday from 8am-6pm. Call theORC at 873-4058 or stop by build-ing 627.

Cancellation policyFull refunds will be given with four

days notice, unless otherwisestated for each activity. No refundswill be given within 3 days of theactivity or for no-shows.

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Required safety trainingAdventure trips that include the useof Outdoor Recreational Vehicles

(ORVs) including snowmachines,require prior safety training. ORVsafety training is available for $10/person. Additional information canbe found on page 5.

Fishing/hunting/trapping licenseParticipants in adventure trips thatinclude hunting or fishing are re-quired to have a valid Alaskan fish-ing/hunting/trapping license prior todeparture.

Changes to trip detailsTrip location and specifics are sub-

ject to change due to weather con-ditions or other factors at the dis-cretion of the program staff.

May Outdoor Activities Date Price Description

Burbot Fishing Saturday, May 7 $25 Fish for Burbot on Shaw Creek

Donnelly Dome Hike Thursday, May 12 FREE Challenging climb up local peak

Burbot Fishing Saturday, May 14 $25 Fish for Burbot on Shaw Creek

Chena Hot Springs/Angel Rocks Hike Friday, May 20 $45 Hike, Explore, Soak and Relax!

Fly Fishing Clinic Saturday, May 21 FREE Learn the skill of fly fishing at Quartz Lake

DIY Hanging Flower Baskets Thursday, May 26 $35 Plant your own flower baskets and SAVE $$

Fly Fishing Clinic Saturday, May 28 FREE Learn the skill of fly fishing at Quartz Lake


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Hello Summer!June Outdoor Activities Date Price Description

Intro to Canoeing Thursday, June 2 $15 Learn the basics of canoeing on a lake

Clearwater Fly/Spinfishing Saturday, June 4 $75 Riverboat fishing on Clearwater River

George Lake Pike Fishing Sunday, June 5 $75 Fish for northern pike on George Lake

Donnelly Dome Hike Tuesday, June 7 Free Challenging climb up local peak

ATV Trail Ride Thursday, June 9 $45 Great ride on local trails

George Lake Pike Fishing Saturday, June 11 $75 Fish for northern pike on George Lake

Middle Fork River ATV/Camping Sat. Sun. June 18, 19 $150 Overnight trip to Middle Fork River for fishing

Castner Glacier Hike Thursday, June 23 $15 Hike on a local glacier

Ladies Only ATV Trail Ride Friday, June 24 $45 Awesome riding on local trails

Lions Head Whitewater Rafting Saturday, June 25 $125 Class III and IV whitewater raft adventure

Dickey Lake Camping/Fishing Sat. Sun. June 25-26 $150 Overnight ATV trip to Dickey lake for fishing

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Outdoor activity descriptionsDonnelly Dome HikeRight in our back yard- Donnelly Domecasts an impressive shadow. This hikeis steep in places and can be strenu-ous. Access your fitness level ade-quately before attempting it. Views atthe top are amazing! This hike is about3 miles round trip. Ages 12 and up.Children 17 and under must be accom-panied by a parent. Min. 2. Free. Meetat Gabriel Auditorium parking lot at 5pm. We should be back to Ft. Greelyby 9 pm. Recreational Access Permit isrequired for all hikers and is availablefree at the Visitor Center. Trip may becancelled in the event of area closuredue to military training or severe in-

clement weather. (May 12, June 7)

George Lake Pike FishingFish for Northern Pike by river boat onquiet and peaceful George Lake.Launch in the Tanana River and takean exciting ride up the slough to thelake. Poles and bait provided. Bring alunch and water. Cost is $75 per per-son (June 5, 11 and upon request).

Fly Fishing ClinicEver wanted to learn how to fly fish butneeded hands on instruction and ad-vice? The Outdoor Recreation Centerstaff will be available at Quartz Lake tohelp you learn how to tie on a fly, loopand back hand casts, and the use ofwet and dry flies. Afterword you willhave the opportu-nity to apply yournewly learned skills fly fishing for Rain-bow Trout. This clinic is FREE andavailable from 9 am to 4pm. Call theOutdoor Recreation Center for more

infor-mation. (May 21 & 28)

Burbot FishingEnjoy a day of Burbot fishing on thebanks of the Tanana River near ShawCreek. This fishing trip leaves the Out-door Recreation Center at 9 am andreturns at 4 pm. Fishing equipment isavailable for rent at the Outdoor Rec-reation Center. Cost is $25 per person.(May 7, 14)

Chena Hot Springs/Angel Rocks

Hike(Chena Hot Springs Rd., NE of Fair-banks). This is a fantastic hike withexcellent views of the Angel CreekValley amongst towering rock forma-tions. This hike is easy to moderate.Some steep sections. 3.5 miles roundtrip. After our hike, well travel toChena Hot Springs for a soak. Ages12 and up. Children 17 and undermust be accompanied by a parent.Min. 2, max. 6. Meet at Gabriel Audi-torium parking lot at 7 am. Well returnto Ft. Greely by 8 pm.(May 20)

DIY Hanging Flower BasketsDesign your own hanging flower bas-kets and save money! This class willprovide all the supplies and the flow-ers for planting 2 baskets that you willtake home. Sign up and pay oneweek in advance. Meet at OutdoorRec. building 627 at 5 pm. (May 26)

Outdoor RecreationBuilding 627

Open Thurs. Mon.0800-1800


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Intro to CanoeingGet out and hit the water this summer!Learn the basics of canoeing on a locallake. Paddle strokes and safety will betaught. Meet at Outdoor Rec. at 5 pm.Return by 8 pm. (June 2)

Middle Fork River Camping, Fishingand ATV adventureJoin us on an ATV adventure to theMiddle Fork River for world class fish-ing and camping. Off the Denali High-way, Middle Fork is located 12 milesdown the Swede Lake Trail and offersgreat fishing to in-clude Rainbow Trout,

Arctic Grayling, Red & King Salmon.This overnight adventure will departSaturday at 9 am and return Sunday at6 pm. An ATV rental, guide, and tent isincluded in the cost; Fishing and camp-ing equipment are available for rent atthe Outdoor Recreation Center. Con-sidered a moderate adventure, adults18+ are welcome. Cost is $150 perperson. (June 18-19)

ATV Trail RideYou dont have to travel out of the areafor this great ride on local trails. Musthave a current ATV safety card. Rentalincluded in price. Meet at Outdoor Rec.at 5 pm. Return by 8 pm. (June 9)

Dickey Lake Camping & FishingRide an ATV 20 miles down the Swede

Lake trail to Dickey lake for combina-

tion river and lake fishing (Lake &

Rainbow Trout, Red and King Salmon).

This is an overnight, advanced fishing

trip not intended for children. Guide,

ATV, fishing equipment, and tent in-

cluded. The cost of this adventure is

$150 per person.(June 25-26)

Castner Glacier HikeThis is a nice hike on a local glacier.Meet at Outdoor Rec. at 5 pm. Returnby 8:30 pm. This hike is easy to mod-erate. Sign up 3 days in advance.(June 23)

Ladies Only ATV Trail RideThis Ladies Only ride will boost yourconfidence in a supportive atmos-phere. This ride is for beginner to inter-mediate riders. Must possess ATVsafety training card. Meet at OutdoorRec. at 5 pm. Return by 8 pm. (June24)

Lions Head Whitewater RaftingAn exciting glacial fed, class III & IVwhitewater trip next to the 27 mile longMatanuska Glacier. The main rapidsare several miles long and the result ofa squeeze play between the glacierslateral moraine and Lion Head, a

massive basalt rock wall from an an-cient volcanic plug. A perfect trip forfirst-timers or experienced river run-ners! Meet at Outdoor Rec. at 8:30 am.Return by 10 pm. Cost per person is$125. Sign up and pay one week inadvance.(June 25)

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Outdoor Recreation CenterThursday-Monday

0800-1800 BLDG 627907.873.4058

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Outdoor RecreationVehicle (ORV) Safety Training:

The Outdoor Recreation Center offers an instructional ATV safety

and training course during the summer season. The safety training

is mandatory for all ATV rentals/adventure trips and to operateon USARAK land. The training course is available on Thursdays at

5:30 pm and on Sundays at 9 am. Other times can be arranged for

groups. A maximum of 8 participants can attend each course. Class

takes 3.5-6 hours. There are three 10 minute breaks during the class,

if needed. Bring water, full-fingered gloves, over-the-ankle boots,

long sleeve shirt, and long pants. FMWR has helmets with face

shields.

Goggles are also acceptable to wear, while safety glasses or sun

glasses are not allowed. Course fee is $15 to help cover the ex-

pense of gas and oil used over 3-6 hours of riding. Call the Outdoor

Recreation Center to schedule your training.

Outdoor recreation all summer long

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Open Fri. & Mon. 1500 2100Other times by reservation.

$3/round

$7/box of shellsShotguns No Charge

Archery course set upthrough the woods by Skeet

Range.13 stations. Free!

873-5400


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Outdoor Recreation Calendar May/June 2011