The Five College Outdoor Festival is a celebration of outdoor sports, wild places, and the spirit of adventure. Our goal is to inspire the Five College and western Massachusetts community to engage in human-powered outdoor recreation. The festival includes clinics, speakers, a climbing competition, and the Telluride Mountain Film On Tour. Each year the festival raises awareness and funds for a non-profit organization. In the past, money has been donated for cancer research and the preservation of outdoor recreation spaces. The 2009 festival will benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream and the Western Mass Climbers Coalition parking lot project at Farley Ledge.

2009 Five College Outdoor Festival Schedule

Note: Children are welcome at the Vertical Ethiopa presentation and Telluride Mountain Film On Tour. The other events are not open to children under 16. Participants age 16-17 must have a parent present and have proof of medical insurance.

Friday February 27th

Majka Burhardt's Vertical Ethiopa Presentation, hosted by the Amherst College Outing Club

When: Info coming soon!
Where: Amherst College
How Much: Free

Saturday February 28th

Climbing Clinic

When: Info coming soon!
Where: Info coming soon!
How much: Info coming soon!

Try a kayak with Zoar Outdoor
Expert instruction from the pros of Zoar Outdoor. Demo the latest kayaks! Bring your swimsuit.

When: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College
How Much: Free

Climbing Competition and Silent Auction (to benefit Farley Ledge Parking)
All abilities welcome.

When: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College
How Much: $5.00

Telluride Mountain Film On Tour and raffle (to benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream)

When: 7 - 10 p.m.
Where: Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College
How Much: $5.00 students; $10.00 public

The following organizations have contributed their money and/or time to the making the festival happen. Thanks!

• Hampshire College Outdoor Program/Recreational Athletics
  
• Hampshire College Climbers Coalition
  
• Amherst College Outing Club
  
• Smith College Outing Club
  
• Zoar Outdoor