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In Peachtree City.
We are a wilderness guide service
located in Newnan Georgia.
We offer instruction and leadership in a variety of outdoor activities such as
Rock climbing, Mt. biking, Backpacking, Hiking and Kayaking.
All of our events are designed with the beginner in mind.
A little about your guide to
The Great Outdoors
Name: Fred Carling
Residence: Newnan GA
Age: 42
Experience:
- Over 25 year's experience in various outdoor adventures including backpacking, day
hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, white water rafting, kayaking and
canoeing.
- Wilderness First Responder / Advanced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified.
- Former volunteer fireman in NY and MS.
- Certified in Rappel and Rock rescue.
- Outdoor Activity Instructor for Fayette County Ga.
- Authorized by the US Forest Service to conduct commercial guiding on USFS land. Permit #
4182-01
- Former President of Delta Airlines Outdoor Adventure Club.
- Over 8 years experience in organizing, planning, and leading groups into the
backcountry.
- Over 6 years experience in rock climbing including proper belay techniques, gear
placement, rope management, establishing / equalizing anchors, lead climbing, multi pitch,
and trad
- Completed Glacier travel, Rope handling, Anchor placement and Navigation offered by
Sierra Wilderness Seminars.
- 6 years of mountaineering experience.
- 12 years of Mt.biking experience, participated in over 30 races.
- Participated in hundreds backpacking / day hiking trips 1 - 4 days long, into the
backcountry of GA, CO, WA, CA, SC, AL, NC, TN, MS, and NY.
- Very familiar with the mountains of North Georgia, Georgia State Parks and wilderness
areas.
- Excellent knowledge of outdoor equipment, and apparel
- Promoter of "Leave No Trace" philosophy when doing anything outdoors.
I have been enjoying the great
outdoors since I was a child. Over the years I have acquired a lot of knowledge and
experience. I wish to share this knowledge with other outdoor enthusiasts so that they too
can enjoy many safe and fulfilling adventures. Hope to see you in the great outdoors!
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