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JOE |
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Lovett's
Junior Outdoor Expedition (JOE) is a five-day, four-night
backpacking trip in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest. JOE
seeks to create a shared experience for the junior class--one that
challenges each student physically and intellectually, fosters
leadership, and promotes environmental awareness.
The JOE
program was created in 1994 under the guidance of former Lovett
Headmaster Jim Hendrix. |
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| The JOE trip generally departs on
Sunday for North Carolina. Upon arrival at Pisgah, the junior class
is organized into groups of 10-12 students, with two adults
assigned to each group. The first task of each group is to
distribute their gear and food
among themselves. For the next five days the groups hike through
the Pisgah Forest, sharing responsibilities of leading, cooking,
pumping water, and cleaning. |
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| While hiking is the primary activity,
there is plenty of free time to relax. |
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| The variety of hiking trails and
campsites and the natural beauty make the Pisgah National Forest
an ideal setting for JOE. Rock climbing gives our students a
chance to challenge themselves physically and emotionally. While
climbing is strictly voluntary, most students give it a try--with
expert instruction from professional guides. They put their trust
in--and encourage--each other. |
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| Links: |
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| Schedule (PDF) |
Gear List |
Emergency Contacts/
Phone Numbers |
Exemption Form |
| Directions to Pisgah
(PDF) |
Related
Websites |
| JOE
Photos, 2004 |
JOE
Photos, 2006 |
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JOE
Photos, 2005 |
JOE
Photos, 2007
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