Exploring with OLE OLE has planned a Spring Break 2023 trip for students to explore Big Bend National Park in Texas, where they’ll have the opportunity to canoe along the Rio Grande River through the remote Boquillas Canyon and stargaze at the darkest sky in America. Other OLE programming throughout the spring semester includes ski outings to Camelback Resort and Ski Sawmill Resort, ice hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park, and an overnight mountain biking and camping trip to the Allegheny National Forest. Evening climbing wall events in the Krapf Gateway Center can attract upwards of 60 students, filling the entire lobby with enjoyment and camaraderie. “We offer a wide variety of activities so we can reach as many student interests as possible,” said Molinaro. “Not all students want to climb or raft. We offer a bike shop with free rentals. Rarely is a fee associated with our activities, unless it’s a big travel trip.” “Our bike rentals are very popular,” he continues. “We have students teaching their friends how to ride. They are using the bikes for local transportation, and they are connecting with the greater Williamsport community. Our bike rentals during the pandemic have been booming, with 18 available bikes clocking in 1,200 rentals in the past year.” Sylvia Robinson ’23 has always loved the outdoors and grew up hiking, kayaking, and camping. Sharing that excitement for the outdoors through a program like OLE was an opportunity that stood out to her when searching for colleges. As an OLE instructor, Robinson enjoys that sense of community and sharing her knowledge with others. Highlights from Robinson’s time in OLE include scuba diving classes and paddling the Adirondack Canoe Classic (a.k.a. The 90 Miler) as part of the marathon canoe team. “The trip I am most looking forward to this spring semester is definitely the Spring Break Big Bend Expedition!” Sylvia Robinson ’23 , a neuroscience and applied computer science double major with a minor in German, says OLE has given her a variety of transferable skills. “Leadership and teamwork skills I've learned in OLE have translated to other parts of my life, such as in the classroom, workplace, and day-to-day life. OLE has also given me grit and perseverance. From pushing through to the end of a difficult adventure or particularly challenging event in any aspect of life, learning how to overcome is key to success. 12 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2023 SPRING MAGAZINE
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