Outdoor Chattanooga News And Events

  • Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:

Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class November 11

Mountain biking is so much more than just riding your bike in the woods! Outdoor Chattanooga's Introduction to Mountain Biking Program offers formal instruction to those that are new to the sport, or who want to get more out of riding. We invite you to join us for our final Skills Class of the season on Friday, November 11 from 5-7 p.m.

at Greenway Farms. You'll receive instruction and skills demonstration from our experienced mountain bike staff while practicing newly learned skills and riding techniques in a controlled setting. Appropriate for ages 10-110. Cost is $10 per person per class. Registration and payment is required in advance. Call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888 to register and make payment. Loaner equipment is available if needed, but is limited. *Participants must already know how to confidently ride a bike for these classes.

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Community Events

The F3T Chattanooga November 10
The 2016 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) hosted by Trekka Outfitters at The Camp House on Thursday, November 10 will showcase fish stories from around the globe. Ticket sales benefit the Appalachian 137 Chapter of Trout Unlimited and it's trout restoration in Tennessee along with its partnership with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc by giving Veterans with disabilities the opportunity to heal on the water. Regular admission tickets are $15, available online or at Trekka Outfitters. VIP tickets are $50 available exclusively through Trekka Outfitters,  3882 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga , 423-838-1197. VIP tickets include: event t-shirt, TU logo hat, 1 drink ticket and early entry. Day of event regular admission tickets are $20.

Footprints of History: Exploring Lookout Mountain Nov. 12
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a ranger-guided hike exploring the "ruins" on Lookout Mountain on Saturday, November 12 at 9 a.m. The five mile hike will cover nearly 600 feet of elevation change over rocky and uneven terrain and will begin and end at the historic  Cravens House. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather, wear supportive footwear, bring water, and are encouraged to bring a daypack and light trail snacks. For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866- 9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821- 7786.

Beer For Gear November 12
Bring your used outdoor gear to the Gear Closet's 5th Annual Beer for Gear Drive on Saturday, November 12 from 12 - 6 p.m. In exchange for your donation, warm fuzzies for doing good and free beer from SweetWater Brewing Company. Proceeds from sales of donations benefit Kids 4 Clean Water and Caribbean Student Environmental Alliance. Hillbilly Philly will be on site with food for purchase and there will be a fire pit available for the s'mores loving peeps.
 
Velo View Bike Tours November 12 and 19
 
Velo View Bike Tours, is offering two free tours in November. Join them for one, or both. On Saturday, November 12, they'll guide a 24 mile tour around Chickamauga Battlefield, and on Saturday, November 19 they'll ride 25 miles in Sequatchie Valley. Both tours will meet at 8:30 a.m. for a shuttle to the ride location. For more information, email Shannon at Velo View or call 423-834-8388.

Community News

Riverview Planning Meeting November 9
Join local business owners, residents, property owners, and city officials to talk about the future of North Chattanooga and the riverview business corridor on Wednesday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Daily Ration. Topics for discussion include: traffic lane adjustments, sidewalk improvements, light timing / sensor adjustments, on street parking, better lighting, and improving the corridor for multimodal transportation. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drink specials will be available at The Daily Ration. An informal brainstorming session will begin at 6 p.m. to talk about issues, potential solutions, call on city officials for answers to questions involving logistics, and crowd-source ideas to make the business district better.

Veterans Day: Free Entrance to Point Park November 11
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will offer free entrance for ALL visitors at Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain, on Friday, November 11 in honor of our US Veterans on Veterans Day. All park entrance fees, including commercial tour entrance fees, will be waived at all 413 national park sites. This fee-free day provides an opportunity for individuals and families to find inspiration in America's national parks. The National Park Service preserves many patriotic icons and majestic landscapes that commemorate and honor the service of American Veterans. For more information about upcoming programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, please contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at (706) 866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at (423) 821-7786, or visit the park's website.

Chattanooga's Outdoor Ambassadors Public Meeting November 17

Want to help bring more diversity to Chattanooga's outdoor scene? Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Outdoor Chattanooga for an information session and public meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. We'll discuss barriers and brainstorm ideas on how to diversify the outdoors, how to engage culturally diverse populations in outdoor recreation and provide information on how to apply to be an Outdoor Ambassador. 

The Outdoor Ambassador Program was implemented in the Fall of 2015 through an initiative by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Outdoor Chattanooga with the intent to train individuals from and with connections to culturally diverse communities around Chattanooga in an effort to diversify Chattanooga's outdoor scene and offer outdoor recreational opportunities to include diverse populations. 

Outdoor Ambassadors assist with community outreach and inspire others to participate in outdoor adventures. Selected Outdoor Ambassadors are required to complete trip leader training and outdoor leadership skills courses provided by Outdoor Chattanooga prior to leading outdoor adventures and can be compensated for the outdoor excursions they lead once all requirements are met. The goal is to have Outdoor Ambassadors become the "adventure-gap" bridge that connects culturally diverse communities with the outdoors and outdoor recreational opportunities in Chattanooga. 

African American author James Mills writes in his book, The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors, "Bridging the so-called "adventure gap" requires role models who can inspire the uninitiated to experience and enjoy wild places. This is important because as our country grows increasingly multicultural, our natural legacy will need the devotion of people of all races and ethnicity to steward its care."

Upcoming Events

November
10      Fly Fishing Film Tour
11      Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class
11-13  Women's Mountain Bike Clinic
         BouldeRave 7
12      Pangorge
         Running with Sasquatch 5K-Rescheduled
         PanCross Cyclocross Race
         Run Amok
         Beer For Gear
         Velo View Bike Tour
         Harrison Bay Star Party
14      Learn to Ride a Bicycle
         Walker Farm Pioneer Days
19      Chattanooga Strong Day
         Move Right Celebration
         Head of Sequatchie Open Day
         Velo View Bike Tour
21      Street Cycling 101
26      Chattanooga Hungry Turkey Run
27      StuffedCross Cyclocross Race

December
3       Mainx24
6       Rapid Learning Roll Class
10     Old Grey Barn Cyclocross Race
12     Learn to Ride a Bicycle
17     Lookout Mountain 50 Miler & 10K Race
19     Street Cycling 101

2017
January 
28-29  Wilderness First Aid Training

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