FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2012) — As August rolls along, so do the adventure events in Kentucky!
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest will host the Half Millennium Trail Run on Saturday, Aug. 18, sponsored by KyAna Running. The Millennium Trail is one of the most popular trails at Bernheim and totals over 13 miles in length.
The Half Millennium Trail run will cover approximately 7 miles. This race is the fourth in the KyAna Running Trail Race Series, and will begin 8 a.m. Information on the Trail Race Series may be found at www.trailraceseries.yolasite.com. Racers may register at www.truesport.com, or on site the morning of the race for $30. To learn more about all the great things to see and do at Bernheim, visit its website at www.bernheim.org.
If you’ve wanted to try your hand at rock climbing, but don’t know where to start, Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure, Aug. 18-19, may have the perfect option. Located in the heart of the Red River Gorge, Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure will conduct a two-day rock climbing clinic the third weekend in August.
This clinic is designed to introduce beginners into the sport of rock climbing in a safe, fun manner. Belay techniques, knot tying, lead climbing and anchors will all be covered over the course of the weekend, as well as other topics as time allows. Reservations and deposits are required to participate in the clinic and may be made by calling 1-606-668-6613.
Classes begin at 9 a.m. each morning and generally last between six and eight hours. All guides are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association and are trained in wilderness first aid. Torrent Falls is also home to the first via ferrata in the United States. One of the most popular attractions in the area, the via ferrata is a system of cables that assists climbers with the use of specialized gear. There are a number of courses covering a range of difficulties. For pricing of the climbing clinic, the via ferrata, or to learn more about all the high altitude adventure at Torrent Falls, check out the website at www.torrentfalls.com.
To find information about all of the outdoor opportunities and locations, as well as a calendar of events happening all across Kentucky, visit the Office of Adventure Tourism’s website at www.getoutky.com.
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