*An idiot’s guide

*warning*

Swimming holes are unsupervised and swimming conditions vary based on weather

Please know the area before swimming

Best done in groups to

encourage a diverse range

of options

The internet has created

an easy way to find new

locations

http://www.swimminghol

es.org/vt.html is a great

guide for finding natural

swimming spots for

couples, families, or

people looking for a thrill

Now is the time to collect the necessary supplies for the excursion

Typical items to be brought include:

Towel

Swim Attire

Sunblock

Food

Alcohol*

Other tasty beverages

Don’t forget to bring a towel!

*For those needing extra motivation and/or seeking to enhance the experience

How many people are going? Be sure to count

everyone in the group!

Determine how many vehicles are necessary and

if they are capable of reaching the location

Note: Sports cars are not off-road vehicles

Dive to location

Usually, there are paths that lead directly to the end destination

Occasionally, further exploration is required

Find a suitable location for the gear

Jumping with gear prior to staging is not recommended as the gear will get wet

Jumping into an unknown location is a bad idea

Watch for other people jumping; chances are if they lived the fall, you will too

If there are no people in the area, you have several options:

(1) Climb down and swim the area to determine depth

(2) Throw rocks into the area to determine depth

(3) Draw straws and let one person jump first to determine the depth*

*this is a last resort option

So the landing is safe, and you’re ready to take

the leap

Determine a suitable jump spot and move to

that area

Consume additional liquid courage of your

personal preference

Just jump you pansy-ass

Pretty self-explanatory

To add to the fun, try one of these other

fun options:

Jumping from other places!

Diving!

Flips!

Belly-flops!

Skinny-dipping!*

*not recommended in conjunction with

jumping unless precautionary measures

are taken

Take only pictures. Leave only footprints!

Ensure all of your trash is picked up

Don’t be afraid to clean up other trash that inconsiderate people have left behind

Our continued use of these areas is contingent upon peoples’ care of the area