Adventure Week lets members get a taste of what Outdoor Pursuits has to offer. The Marshall University Rec Center Adventure Week consists of events varying from crate stacking to the “Black Light Boulder Bash”.

Chad Steen, Director of Outdoor Pursuits, said he is excited for the week.

“It’s created to really highlight the outdoor program at the Marshall Recreation Center,” Steen said. “In the past, a lot of people haven’t really known about. We’re sort of tucked away in the back of the building and we’re really trying to boost awareness of the program.”

The week started on Oct. 12. Oct 13 will feature the Spruce Knob Challenge kick-off starting at 4 p.m. The Black Light Boulder Bash is on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

Lead climbing day is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Oct. 16 is the kick-off for Zero Cost Climbing Kick-off at 4 p.m.

Steen thinks students will be the most excited about the free climbing.

“Essentially it’s becoming a member benefit of the rec to have climbing as a part of the membership package,” Steen said. “Just like you can go to a fitness class for free, you can use the rock wall for free.”

This year marks the first year the rec center is putting on Adventure Week.

Carrie Zuberer can be contacted at [email protected].