08/27/2026
Here is our Open Registration trip lineup for the fall season. These outings are co-sponsored by WILD GUYde Adventures and Parks and Recreation Departments from Harrisonburg, Staunton, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Orange County, Greene County, and Augusta County (senior trips only). Beginner Rock Climbing and Beginner Wild Caving are for ages 12 through adult, and the Pocosin Mission hike, the Hidden Rocks Trail hike, and Indoor Climbing at EMU are for seniors. Sign up with whichever Parks and Rec. Dept. is most convenient for you. Hope to see you outdoors this fall!
Sat., Oct. 17 (9 AM – 5 PM): Beginner Rock Climbing in the George Washington Ntl. Forest; a full day of learning to climb and belay; ages 12 through adult (teens may attend unaccompanied, but their transportation must be provided by a parent or guardian); all technical gear is provided; a personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration.
Sat., Nov. 7 (8:30 AM to noon): Beginner Wild Caving near Bridgewater VA; ages 12 through adult (teens may attend unaccompanied, but their transportation must be provided by a parent or guardian); a morning of learning basic caving safety, underground navigation, and some elementary limestone geology; all technical gear is provided; a personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration.
For Seniors 50 and older/wiser: The events below are paced and scaled to be age-appropriate. They do not require super-athletic ability, but participants should be reasonably active, without significant movement limitations (significant overweightedness or low fitness, mobility or musculo-skeletal restrictions). We will enjoy being together in the outdoors, and we will not be comparing ourselves to twenty-somethings!
Benefits to jumping aboard:
• spending time in our gorgeous and local outdoors;
• meeting and being with others who like movement and fun;
• adding to your learning about outdoor safety and activity skills;
• and possibly some new clothing! Participate in 3 or more of these Senior Adventures and receive the WILD GUYde Adventures OLD MOUNTAIN GOAT* t-shirt, along with all the rights, privileges, and adulation pertaining thereto!
(*Gets Out And Tries Stuff!)
Tues., Oct. 13 (9:30 am to noon): Talley Spicer from Wander and Wonder Co. will lead us to remains of the Pocosin Mission in Shenandoah Ntl. Park. Built in 1902, this was a part of the Episcopalian Church's attempt to minister to rural mountain communities. "Step into the quiet woods of Pocosin Mission and uncover the layered history hidden along the trail. This guided history hike explores the story of the mission community, the rugged mountain families who once called the area home, and the lasting impact of faith, resilience, and Appalachian culture in the region. Along the way, hikers will discover remnants of the past, hear true local stories, and gain a deeper understanding of life in the mountains during a very different era." There will also be an access fee to bring your vehicle on to Skyline Drive, or you may bring your Lifetime Pass.
Wed., Oct. 21 (1-5 PM): Hidden Rocks Trail Hike; an afternoon hike with stream crossings and rhododendron, to a beautiful rock cliff band in the George Washington Ntl. Forest, along with some learning about basic outdoor safety. A personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration.
Wed. Dec. 16 (1-4 PM): Indoor Climbing at the EMU Climbing Wall; an afternoon to explore the vertical world at a beginner level. Learn how to harness up, belay, and try your hand at getting up off the ground on some moderate climbs; all technical gear and instruction is provided; a personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration.
