The Forest is a really cool looking bouldering area just off the Blue Ridge Parkway that was largely mapped out (far as I know) by UVa’s own Professor of neurobiology Barry mothaf-ing Condron (the dopest professor I’ve ever had probably). It’s about an hour outside Cville so we’re gonna try to leave around 9:30, climb and chill there for 3-4 …
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Nrge Bouldering/Climbing
“To see what others can not… You must climb the mountain” Ron Akers *Drivers needed* we leave from Ray’s Campground so make sure to signup for the general carpool. This is a beginner-friendly bouldering/climbing trip to a location that will be determined after my lab report is written. Bouldering involves unroped climbing with crash pads used to prevent injury during …
**Nrge Trip** Sunday Bouldering at Hawk’s Nest Dam
Let’s go bouldering! This trip is for those who want to get in a little more climbing on the way home Sunday. We will leave Ray’s around 9, drive out to this really fun-looking bouldering spot, Hawk’s Nest Dam, crush some dope climbing for 3ish hours, then head home from there! I plan to be back in Cville by around …
2016 New River Gorge Extravaganza (Nrge) — Carpool
TO: Everyone attending the 2016 New River Gorge Extravaganza, **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** If you make it onto an adventure for the NRGE, sign up for this adventure. DO NOT sign up if you are waitlisted for an NRGE adventure. DO NOT sign up on this unless you are ALREADY ON AN ADVENTURE. I ask …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …
Early Morning Bouldering @ the Forest
Hey y’all, I was looking to heading over to the Blue Ridge Parkway to do some early morning bouldering at The Forest! It is a little more than an hour from town and am planning on being back by 12/noon. There is all levels of routes but this is a trip for people with some experience bouldering/climbing. What & Where: …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
All Level Bouldering at the New River Gorge
Hi I’m Liz. Get your gnarslippers and let’s go climbing!! This is a beginner friendly bouldering+camping trip. If you haven’t been to the New, it is arguably one of the best places to climb around. We’ll go to an area with a lot of variation, probably Hawk’s Nest Dam(n) or one of the other places that the club’s shiny new …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …
Beginner Bouldering – Mint Springs
I heard that Mint Springs Park has some nice easy bouldering (mostly V0-V1), and it’s less than 30 minutes away, so let’s go check it out. This is a trip for anyone who wants a light outdoor workout or who would like to try bouldering some easier routes–no experience required. I am very flexible on time, so if you are …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …
Bst Hike 2016 @ That Cool Rock Off 29
HYPE IT UP!!! WHY EVERYONE SHOULD JOIN YEAHH Logistics What gear they should bring What the club provides (mention gas for drivers) gear-specific logistics
Moab Spring Break 2016!
Don’t have any spring break plans yet? Come to Moab, Utah with the club!!! Moab is a multi-sport paradise, with tons of amazing mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and rock climbing! March in Moab is perfect adventure weather with temps in the mid-60s and plenty of sun! Being a breathtaking desert destination situated on the Colorado Plateau, it …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …
Merry Peakmas!
Yoyoyo let’s climb! Christmas paraphanalia encouraged…(you aren’t going to where it for another year so) We’ll leave from Echols at 4, climb till for $10, get back by 10ish. If you are not in Charlottesville, sign up for the trip and meet us at Peak around 5:30! Peak Experiences in RVA offers bouldering, top rope, and sport climbing. If you …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[NOTE: Class may be full. Call 434-465-8733 for status. Thanks.] [This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …
Pre-Thanksgiving Bouldering at Moorman’s
This trip is open to all levels! I’m thinking we will leave from Echols at around 11am get to Moorman’s by 11:20ish, climb for a little while and be back at the latest by 2:30 (before the football game). Everyone will be waitlisted until someone with a car signs up. I don’t have access to the gear room so make …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in a > wilderness area > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Horse Pens 40 Bouldering Comp, Triple Crown
Let’s go bouldering in Alabama! “The goal of the Triple Crown is twofold. First and foremost, the mission is to raise funds for two organizations dedicated to maintaining climbers’ access: the Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition and The Carolina Climbers’ Coalition. These two organizations have been instrumental in the acquisition of land for the climbing community, in a region that is riddled …
Bouldering for All
TOUCH SOME REAL ROCKS!! Any skill level welcome! In case you are unfamiliar, bouldering is climbing shorter climbs with the use of pads for protection instead of ropes. Planning to head out from Echols on Friday at 11:00 and return around 2:15. You Need: Shoes Water (1-2L) Snacks Visit ye ole gear room to get shoes!
Old New New Boulders
‘Eyy you rock-loving wild things, let’s go boulder. This trip is for intermediate climbers wanting to get some slab on Friday: while I’ll be happy to give what pointers I may, I’m not an instructor; you are responsible for your own safety. Please be ready to climb HARD. Here’s the plan: Departure is Friday afternoon. We’ll drive straight to the …
Choose-Your-Own-Path Boulder-Hopping Hike + Foam Henge Visit
Community hike with local Sierra Club. This hike is a blast: part of it is a huge boulder field, rising 500+ feet in elevation. Participants will ascend and conquer! Great views to be had, too. Where else more appropriate to hike on Halloween than the Devil’s Marbleyard? Be warned: The Devil will get his revenge for us climbing up his …
Nrge: Fuzzy Bunny Boulders Sat.
It takes kahunas to sign up for a trip with this title. If it doesn’t phase you, we’re going to get along. ‘Erbody get those gnarslippers: Let’s go climb! This trip is a beginner friendly bouldering trip at the NRGE for Saturday morning-afternoon. If you’ve never climbed before, I’d love to talk you through the basics of technique and bouldering …
Int Boulders@the New
I’m pretty much out of rock climbing jokes, outdoorsy nature friends. Haven’t tried a “rock-and-roll” joke, yet, though. Is that even worth making? Anyway, I have some housekeeping to do in WV this weekend, and there are a couple extra seats in my car! I’m opening it up to enthousiatstic beginners, as well, but *NB* I will not be instructing …
Peak Saturday
What better way to spend a rainy day? Peak Experiences Climbing Gym. Echols at 10, climb for 3-4 hours, get back by 3:30. Any level is welcome! Peak Experiences offers bouldering, top rope, and sport climbing. If you do not know how to belay, you can sign up for a class (1-2pm this Saturday). Once you take the class, you …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Cave Reading/Read Hiking
Had to change AGAIN due to weather. No longer able to camp out, sorry, folks. The plan is Monday Morning: Leave from Echols at 10, arrive at Highland County around 12, split into two groups: One group will cave, lead by Jeremiah. (In which case be prepared to get wet, cold, and muddy. Caving is not for the faint of …
Reading Day Rock
So I know I’m gushing, but seriously. Rocks, y’all. Can’t get enough. I’m headed west to explore! If you folks want to get out there and explore, too, let’s carpool. The final destination is the New, but we can talk about a couple stops along the way and locations when we get there, such as Goshen, Douthat, GW. You can …
Nrge: Boulders Thurs/Fri
‘Eyy you rock-loving wild things! Stoked as I am to start NRGE weekend? Hell yeahhh, let’s go early. This trip is for intermediate climbers wanting to get some slab on Friday. Please be ready to climb HARD. Here’s the plan: Departure is Thursday afternoon. We’ll drive straight to Fayetteville and boulder at Hawk’s Nest or the Cottons until fingers start …
2015 New River Gorge Extravaganza (Nrge) — Carpool
TO: Everyone attending the 2015 New River Gorge Extravaganza, **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** If you make it onto an adventure for the NRGE, sign up for this adventure. DO NOT sign up if you are waitlisted for an NRGE adventure. The point of this “adventure” is to make it easier for the officers and I …
*Date Changed: Bouldering @ Moorman’s
Lost touch with nature’s heartbeat? Need to be realigned with the earth’s vibrations, but chained to the academical village? Join me this Saturday for an afternoon at Moormans. Le Moorman’s is a sweet bouldering location beside the luscious Moormans River (~20 minutes of driving, westward). While there are climbs for just about everyone, it can be a bit daunting if …
Gauley Fest Moutain Biking Bonanza
UPDATE: HIKING SATURDAY IS ON FOR ALL YOU FOOT SHREDDERS ~~Ahoy~~ Stoked for Gauley Fest, but not good enough at kayaking to paddle the river? Don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to put our lives in danger! This weekend trip will consist of some intense mountain biking friday, mellow riding + paddler watching saturday, biking/climbing?!? sunday, and some drunken …
Thor’s Day Peak
In the days of yore, the Peak of the week–that epic pilgrimage–was observed on Thursday, the day devoted to the god of lightning and the sky. We shall resurrect this ancient tradition. Weekly Peakly; let’s rage. Depart from Echols at 5:00 (or 5:30 if it’s a problem), climb ’til 10 pm for $10, be back at 11:30. All levels welcome! …
**Bould or Bust: Cancelled**
Give the rocks some love: Let’s go to the Forest! The Forest is one of the best outdoor bouldering locations around, with problems from V0-V6, but mostly 3’s. It is just hour’s drive west of C’ville, on the Parkway. If you have never climbed before I would love to introduce you to the crazy awesome world of rock, but *I …
Movie Night: Meru!!
Meru looks like a dope film that just came out! It tells the story of Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk making the first ascent of the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru in the Himalayas. It’s one of the first climbing films to be released to mainstream audiences across the country. This is largely because it’s not just a …
Hound Ears, Triple Crown Bouldering Competition (Postponed)
Looks like the Hound Ears comp got postponed to NOV 7. Not sure if that will open up more entry tickets if people can’t make the new dates, if it does–keep an eye out and be sure to sign up! “The goal of the Triple Crown is twofold. First and foremost, the mission is to raise funds for two organizations …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Climbing Hidden Rocks (Beginner/Intermediate+)
Trip heads over to Hidden Rocks for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing (beginner/intermediate+). Open to 6 people provided I have a second driver. Let me know if you are willing to drive per the questionnaire (club reimburses for gas). I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. N.B.: I’m going to be off-the-grid …
Geology 101 with a Concentration in Forestry
Give the rocks some love. Let’s go to the Forest! The Forest is a bouldering spot just an hour outside of C’ville on the Parkway. This trip is open to all–if you’ve never been rock climbing before, now is your chance give it a try! It would be great to have some experienced folks come along, too. I can fit …
Climbing Goshen (Beginner/Intermediate)
Trip heads over to Goshen for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing (beginner/intermediate). While desired, it is not necessary that you know how to belay prior to this trip. You can learn on this trip. Trip supports 4 people. I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. WHAT WE’RE GONNA DO: 1) Drive from …
Wilderness First Aid + Cpr/Aed/Choking Certification Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area This will be held at a beautiful UVa Thomas Jefferson-designed installation, way up in the mountains above Blacksburg at UVa’s Mountain Lake Biological Station. There’s a small lake for swimming or boating, …
Day Hike: Fastpackin’ and Water-Slidin’ White Oak Canyon
Let’s go power-hike then do some natural water-slides to cool off. Hike will be at an intermediate pace. Bring: – Daypack – Food – Water (2L) in bladder or bottles – Good footwear – Water-slide gear (change of clothes, cojones) Let me know if you can drive. I have a pass for the vehicle I am driving. Please let me …
Top-Rope Climbing (Beginner/Intermediate) Day
Get found at Hidden Rocks. Game plan is to do top-roping (5.6 – 5.10+) (and boulder). Trip allows for 6 participants. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: It is your responsibility to allocate and bring the items below: – Climbing Gear: harness, belay device, carabiner(s), shoes, helmet, fairy dust – Food: snacks during activities and $ should we stop anywhere – …