Western Maryland may soon
become a center for adventure
sports. Adventure Sports
Center International (ASCI) at
McHenry, due to open April 2006, is
being designed as the place to go for
adventure recreation, events and programs.
Upon completion, ASCI will have
a central village complex and more than
500 acres of trails and recreational venues.
“The center,” says Brian Trusty, ASCI
Executive Director, “is the vision of the
folks who were involved in the 1989
World Whitewater Canoe and Kayak
Championships held on the Savage River
in Garrett County, Md.”
Fork Run Recreation Area will feature
11 miles of trails for biking, hiking,
cross country skiing plus rock climbing.
Plus, “we have a nice boulder field
for folks both new and old to rockclimbing
to hone their skills,” Trusty
says.
ASCI’s whitewater course will open
in fall 2006. It’s being constructed on
the top of Marsh Mountain so that, due
to the location, in wintertime the water
from the whitewater course will be used
for snowmaking at WISP Ski Resort adjacent to ASC.
The 500-plus rugged acres of the
center will be used for onsite activities
such as alpine skiing, canoeing, ice skating,
orienteering, rock climbing and
snow shoeing. The center will also conduct
off-site programs in places such as
Savage River, Youghiogheny River and
Deep Creek Lake in Maryland with
other programs in West Virginia and
Pennsylvania.
The International Whitewater Hall of
Fame will be located at ASCI. Trusty
says this is the first hall of fame to recognize
adventure sports:
“The first class of inductees are pioneers
and advocates of whitewater and
the protection of waterways. The
Whitewater Hall of Fame at ASC will be
making history by celebrating the
history made by these individuals.”
>>FOR MORE INFORMATION:
301/387-3250, www.adventuresportscenter.com.
