Clearly Seen
Creation & Catastrophe in the New River Gorge
An educational adventure program from Appalachian Bible College & Alpine Ministries
June 11-14, 2025
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse…” Romans 1:20
Clearly Seen is an educational adventure program designed to equip Christians and ministry leaders with a Biblical young-earth geological model in the setting of the New River Gorge National Park and southern West Virginia. Participants will see evidence of a global flood while rappelling, caving, and whitewater rafting in God’s beautiful creation, guided by Biblical, historical, and scientific teaching. This year’s featured teacher is Tom Rice, Registered Professional Geologist and private consultant for engineering geology projects.
Program size is limited.
“I am a Bible teacher and church leader, and Clearly Seen has greatly affected my perspective on the earth's rock layers. The accounts of God's mighty acts are recorded in the Scriptures and evidenced around us. The Clearly Seen geology instructors taught and identified in class and the field, through enjoyable caving and rafting trips, what to see and to have Biblical 'eyes to see.'“ - 2024 Participant
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June 11-14, 2025
Wednesday: Check-in, 5:00-6:30 PM
Thursday: Rappelling on the rim of the New River Gorge.
Friday: Whitewater rafting on the Lower New River.
Saturday: Caving in southern WV. Program concludes at 5:00 PM.
Learn more about rappelling, caving, and whitewater rafting with Alpine here!
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Tom Rice has a M.Eng. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a B.S. in Geology from West Virginia University. He worked for 28 years as a geologist and engineer in government, industry, and academia; for 6 years as a private consultant geological engineer and project manager; and for 12 years as a professor of geology at Cedarville University. Most of his professional career was spent in the natural gas industry. He is a Registered Professional Geologist and still works as a private consultant on engineering geology projects in the eastern United States. He is the author or co-author of a dozen articles published in both technical journals and nontechnical publications. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, doing things with his family, and exploring rocks in Alaska, the Grand Canyon, and the eastern mountains of West Virginia.
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Hoops Hall: 2 twin beds, 2 desks, 2 closets/storage units, 2 vanities (sink, mirror, cabinet), and air-conditioning in each room. Bedding and towels provided. Common bathrooms on each floor. Separate floors for men and women.
Alpine Lodge: Motel-style rooms with 2 sets of bunks and 1 full bed, private bathroom facilities, hair dryer, coffee maker, refrigerator, and air-conditioning. Bedding and towels are provided. (Limited availability)
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Cost includes 3 nights lodging, 8 meals, and program fees.
Private room, Hoops Hall: $450/person
Double room, Hoops Hall: $400/person
Married couple room, Alpine Lodge: $850/couple (limited availability)
Commuter rate (no breakfasts or housing): $315/person
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Register by May 1.
To register, a $100 dollar non-refundable deposit must be paid and a registration form must be completed online. Full payment due May 11.
For questions regarding registration or details, email alpine@abc.edu
