• Courses and Events
  • We're All In
  • Our Responsibility to Our Environment
  • Student Open Trips
  • Mountain Challenge: In the News
  • Courses and Events

    The natural environment and groups of people are much the same-- often unpredictable, have an incredible teaching ability, and are a whole lot of fun. Put the two together and you have the potential to accomplish amazing things.

  • We're All In

    We have chosen to truly live up to the standard of “We’re ALL In.” We can proudly say that today we uphold this bar by hiking or climbing or paddling or riding on our own time, not only because we expect it but because we simply love to. Today (and we expect tomorrow to be the same) we’re All In – truly 100% engaged.

  • Our Responsibility to Our Environment

    We LOVE the places where we work and play. That’s the easy part. When you love something, certain responsibilities follow – like guardianship, protection, and stewardship. It’s impossible for us (or anyone) to ‘do no harm’ to the places we love. We should balance providing the highest quality experience for our participants with doing the least amount of harm. That’s the hard part.

  • Student Open Trips

    Outdoor adventure? Check. On the weekends? Sure are. For MC class credit? You bet. Anyone can sign up -- so make sure to scope out our Open Trip Schedule to see the next time you're available to join in on the fun!

  • Mountain Challenge: In the News

    As part of their "Spirit of East Tennessee" series, WATE-TV shared Mountain Challenge's belief that a sound mind and sound body go together. It highlights our 25th anniversary and the depth of the program for our students at Maryville College. Click Above to Check It Out!

Mountain Challenge/Open Trips

Open Trips

What’s Up?  Find out what’s happening at Crawford House this week–there’s sure to be a trip or event that is suited for you! Check out the schedule of Open Trips, and if you have questions, simply give us a call. We’d be more than happy to help and would love to hear from you!
Sign Up!  Trip Sign Up Sheets are posted in Crawford House on Monday mornings the week of the event. The great thing about Open Trips is that they are fun for everyone – so feel free to invite family and friends to sign up with you!
Show Up!  Events are either Saturdays, in the morning at 9, or Sundays, in the afternoon at 1. All we ask is that you show up for the event you signed up for, pay the three dollar fee, then have a blast in the outdoors! 

 

Keep in Mind:Open Trips equal Class Credit!

For every 5 Mountain Challenge Open Trips you attend,

you’ll receive 1 hour of Maryville College Class Credit.

February 2nd, Saturday: Hike at 9am
February 9th, Saturday: Caving at 9am
February 17th, Sunday: Tower at 1pm
February 23rd, Saturday: All Day Hike from 9am to 4pm
March 2nd, Saturday: Hike at 9am
March 3rd, Sunday: Rock Climbing at 1pm
March 9th, Saturday: Caving at 9am OR Hike at 9am
April 6th, Saturday: Tower at 9am
April 14th, Sunday: Water Play Day with Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddleboards at 9am
April 20th, Saturday: Whitewater Rafting – time TBD
April 27th, Saturday: Rock Climbing at 9am OR Canoe/Kayak at 9am
May 4th, Saturday: Tower at 9am OR Hike at 9am

 Make sure to also check out Camp 4 and Feed the Rat Trips for more Mountain Challenge opportunities to get out and play for student credit.