>> “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 / …
Announcements
Overturned Vehicle Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
This particular Wilderness First Aid course (January 24-25) will be unique. It’ll be held in the field at Overland Experts in Orange (45mins from Cville), where they teach off-road driving. We’ll get to use an overturned vehicle in class for some of the scenarios. Come have fun figuring out how to rescue and then treat the injuries of someone who …
Cold Camping at Sugar Hollow!
For anyone that doesn’t mind camping in the cold weather, this one is for you! If you are familiar with the Sugar Hollow area, we will be camping near Snake Hole (which is about 0.8 miles from the parking lot). This is a beautiful area to go camping/exploring and we will definitely have a fire pit to keep us warm! …
Moab Spring Break 2017!
HELLO Outdoors Club!! It’s the best time of the year…… the 3rd Annual Moab Spring Break trip is coming up! This is relevant to you if you (1) don’t have set in stone Spring Break plans. (2) enjoy bona fide adventures of all the best varieties: hiking, backpacking, mountain biking (literally the best in the world), climbing, trail running, skinny …
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 / …
Mid-Week Backpacking Because Why Not?
Friends, Friends, Friends, Why not? Join me on a quick mid-week backpacking trip this Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. The plan is to do the Three Ridges loop, about 15 miles. It’s a splendid loop with excellent views, great camping, and bubbling streams. We’ll hike approx. 7 miles on Tuesday late-afternoon up and over the three ridges, set up camp …
Nrge Trip! – Friday Afternoon Hike
DRIVERS NEEDED ready to get an early start to the weekend?? Planning to head out from echols at 1:30pm on Friday 10/21 and driving ~3 hrs to the Grandview Rim trailhead (possibly for some sunset watchin depending on how long we want to stay). It’s a 3 mile total hike with views of the river. It’s about 20 mins from …
**Nrge Trip** Sunday Morning Hike– Endless Wall Trail
*DRIVERS NEEDED* Hey everyone! General NRGE details: Leave Grounds at 4:30pm, arrive at Ray’s. Chill at Ray’s Saturday-Sunday, leave Ray’s on Sunday by 1pm. This is what I’ll be setting the date times for this trip as. NRGE trip-specific details: I’m leading a Sunday morning walk to Endless Wall Trail before we leave the NRGE campground for UVa. The Endless …
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 …
Intro to Backpacking: Mt Pleasant + Cold Mt (11.5mi, 25 Hr)
***REACH ME at jdr5bd@virginia.edu or 757-630-7971*** Pitch: This Saturday, come stretch your legs, meet some fellow adventurers, and see the beautiful high mountain meadow of Cold Mountain while it’s just cool mountain. We’ll catch sunset and sunrise at one of the prettiest campsites in all of Virginia and make it back to grounds in time for you to finish your …
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 / …
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 …
Trail Days 2016: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiking Fiesta
It’s gonna so lit, y’all. On Friday the 13th, we’ll head down to Damascus, Virginia to take part in Appalachian Trail’s the premier backpacking festival, Trail Days. AT Thru hiker alumni (like our very own Sam Clinard), current hikers, and casual hikers like the rest of us will convene for a weekend of revelry and fellowship. There will be life …
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 / …
Black Forest Trail – 42 Miles in the Keystone State
Rugged, beautiful, and challenging, the Black Forest Trail (BFT) is a 42 mile loop located in the Tiadaghton State Forest in north central Pennsylvania. This 4 day, 3 night trip, which offers numerous peaks, stream crossings, and solitude, is intended for experienced backpackers only (up to 5 total). This is one of the premier backpacking loops on the east coast, …
Current & Future Trip Leaders Eligible: Training Trip in George Washington National Forest
Note: I forgot to make it explicit that this is a *backpacking* trip. Also, please ignore my profile on the website and instead contact me at jdr5bd@virginia.edu or 757-630-7971. Objective – The goal of this trip give each attendee the confidence to lead their own 2-3 day backpacking trips. Whether you are currently a trip leader or not, feel free …
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). …
Elliott Knob Backpack / Fire Tower Overnight
Hey all! Chris WD and I are leading an overnight backpacking trip to Elliot Knob this weekend (http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ElliotKnob/). It’s a strenuous 8.5-mile round trip to one of the highest peaks in Virginia with 2,425 feet of elevation change. Besides taking advantage of warm, sunny winter weather, the summit’s fire tower has a sheltered 360 degree view of the blue ridge. …
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 …
Sugar Hollow Camping
Drivers get priority! Everyone is wait listed until we get rides. Let’s get out this weekend to enjoy the snow and crisp January air! Highlights of this trip will include streams/waterfalls, the frigid arctic conditions, and an extremely cute Labrador retriever who loves to play fetch in the snow. We’ll leave from Echols dorm at 1:00 pm Saturday and return …
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). …
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). …
Cold Mountain/Mt. Pleasant Backpacking
Come preemptively burn off some turkey while scoping out awesome views! We’ll leave around 10:00 on Saturday and drive around 1 hour to the trailhead. We can hike Mount Pleasant first (total ~6 miles), taking some time at the summit to enjoy warm beverages and lunch. After coming down, we can start on the Cold Mountain loop (total ~6 miles) …
Ramsey’s Draft Beginner/Intermediate Backpacking *Cancelled*
**CANCELLED** “The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir Everyone will be waitlisted until we have drivers. Driver’s get priority and will be reimbursed for gas. Let’s get out in nature before the craziness of finals starts. This is a two night loop hike in the national forest. I have labelled it Beginner/Intermediate which means you should …
Three Ridges Overnight Hike **Cancelled**
Three ridges is about a 14 mile loop, starting and ending at Reed’s gap. It is a fairly difficult hike with some great views so it should be a really fun challenge. I’m hoping to hike at a moderately fast pace so make sure you have some experience hiking if you decide to come on the trip. Here is the …
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: …
New Year’s Advanced Kayaking Extravaganza
What better way to bring in 2016 than driving around the Mid-Atlantic chasing waterfalls (or slightly wet/frozen rocks), camping under the stars (or on some friends couch), and putting on completely frozen kayaking gear for 7 days straight? If this sounds appealing, then join this trip. We will be heading out to find class IV-V advanced whitewater, with default locations …
“Bears in the Wild” – Sierra Club Presentation
Join me for a Sierra Club Presentation “Bears in the Wild”. Wildlife scientist Mike Pelton will describe the life cycle and habitat of bears living in the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. He will provide useful tips for people who encounter these beautiful creatures in the wild. Dr. Pelton is an Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Tennessee: …
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 …
Nrg: Saturday Afternoon Walk in the Woods
Offering one more NRGE hike option for Saturday afternoon! Planning on entering the Glade Creek trail with some strangers and exiting the Glade Creek trail with some friends. You know, after all, what they say? Best place to make a friend is amidst the colors of fall foliage on the Glade Creek trail during NRGE. At least that’s what I’m …
Three Ridges Overnight Backpacking
Too busy to join the weekend long festivities at the New River Gorge but still want to enjoy the perfect weather this weekend and get in a night under the stars? Join me and your fellow too-busy-with-midterms outdoorsmen on a quick overnight trip to the Three Ridges Wilderness Area. We’ll meet at Bonny Castle Circle at 4:00 PM on Friday, …
Nrg Hiking Extravaganza
Hoos pumped for NRGE? Hike Info: Grandview Rim Trail – http://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/grandview-trails.htm Glade Creek Trail – http://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/glade-creek-trails.htm Endless Wall Trail – http://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/glade-creek-trails.htm We’ll leave NRGE basecamp at 11am on Saturday and drive to the Glade Creek trailhead. (I plan on driving to the New early Saturday morning, so can take a few hikers if you are not currently signed up for …
Geroge Wash Nf Camping & Narrowback Mtbing ~Int/Adv~
Hello Hellooooo! The time has come again for the shredding to commence, but this time it will take place along the Narrowback trail after a night under the starts (and next to the cars) in Gee Dub National Forest. The MTBing we will be doing is not for beginners (Sorry y’all) but most certainly for intermediate and advanced riders. The …
Alternate Departure Time: Nrge Shredfest 2k15 ~ Int/Adv Mountain Biking
UPDATE: We can have another group leave as late as 1 o’clock Friday! Sign up if you want to bike Friday near the NRGE campground. Shreddy babies, You asked for it. Now revel in the glorified shredding to be had at this year’s New River Gorge Extravaganza. The Plan: -leave Friday morning ish -another car leave around 1 -arrive at …
Mountain Justice Fall Summit
Are you interested in environmental and social justice? Learn more about the social and environmental issues surrounding mountaintop removal in a place where it is actually happening – Kayford Mountain. Just a few minutes from where we will be staying you can see in person how much destruction is really caused by mountaintop removal. Other radical social thoughts and subjects …
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 …
** Postponed Due to Weather** Blackberry Harvest Expedition (Seneca Creek Backpacking)
***Unfortunately the weather isn’t looking too bright for us this weekend (damn you Joaquin!!!). I’ve decided to go ahead and cancel the trip because the trail is fairly weather-dependent. If we went we would have to be crossing the creek when it is flooded up to a few feet, and we would be having to trek through some pretty heavy …
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 …
Ramsey’s Draft Trekkin’
The weather is beckoning us to come outside and frolic in the cool air. Seriously though, every time I walk outside right now I start smiling as the suffocation of summer has left us and freeing fall has arrived. Come celebrate these great alliterative facts with me on a backpack this weekend! Get stoked for some delicious trail food (think …