Cinephile Anticipates Deliverance-Themed GORP Trip

The movie-loving leader of the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program has stated that he intends for the upcoming return trip to the Ozarks to follow the plot of the 1972 thriller Deliverance.

“It's my all-time favorite movie,” states Archie Jenkins '11. “I finally have a chance to live out my life-long dream of being forced to choose between protecting and forsaking my closest friends as I canoe down a river, scared shitless.”

Fellow GORP-er and self-proclaimed “horror-fiend” Kyle Brochenski '12, shares Jenkins' enthusiasm. “I'm ready for the change of pace. Last year's Friday the Thirteenth-style trip promised some thrills, but they all felt a bit cheap and contrived.”

Jenkins, known for his tenacity and imitable taste in film, hopes the trip will stick out in the minds of his fellow GORP members. He plans to begin the canoeing adventure in a rarely traveled region of Southern Missouri. GORP has contacted Burt Reynolds, star of the '70s hit, about guiding the trip.

“We originally wanted Jon Voigt,” says Jenkins. “But he's booked to help SGA prepare for the Midnight Cowboy Harris party. We don't want to get involved with that.”

When asked about their thoughts on the trip, both Reynolds and his agent withheld comment.

“I think he's thrilled to be doing something worthwhile again,” says Brochenski. “Really. Good for him.”

The trip still has space available, and any interested student is encouraged to sign up.

“It's strange,” muses Jenkins. “Most GORP trips fill to capacity very quickly, but not as many people are interested in this one. We lost a lot of people when I mentioned Deliverance and even more when they found out about Reynolds. What, they were expecting Stallone?”

“To be fair, the Blair Witch Project hikes of '08 are still fresh wounds on the face of GORP,” offers Brochenski. “And the slightly more obscure The Edge mountain survival trip led by Anthony Hopkins was entirely lackluster. It's a shame, considering what a talented and diverse guide he is.”

“Those were awful trips that never should have happened,” agrees Jenkins. “But this one will be a classic.”

The trip promises to be filled with friendly bonding, fresh air, and the soothing dulcet tones of the banjo. The group expects to finish their trip with a party at Reynolds' lake house in Branson.