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chilly paddleboard just because

Sophia Benmhend

boop boop This semester isn’t starting off too crazy so why not romp on over to ragged and have some relaxing (and likely chilly) paddleboarding time??? There is truly nothing that you need to know about being outside or paddleboarding so this trip is truly open to everyone and anyone. I’ll tell you everything you need to know (which is …

NRGE 2022 : MAIN CARPOOL

Joseph Abbe

All my NRGE dirtbags, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (Sent shortly after this post) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** New River Gorge Extravaganza 2022 This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier …

Sunday Sunset SUP at Ragged (Beginner)

Jules Le Menestrel

The sun is bright, the water’s warm, and you (hopefully) still have some free time: what better way to spend a Sunday than SUPing under the setting sun? This is a completely beginner trip, no paddleboarding experience needed. SCHEDULE 6:30 PM – Meet at corner of echols dorm 6:45 – arrive at Ragged, inflate boards, and get paddling 8:00-8:15 – …

beginner SUP @ Ragged

Sophia Benmhend

well HELLO! Now that you are done HAGSing, you can resume your regularly scheduled program — weekly paddleboarding adventures with Sophia and Lila! If you aren’t already familiar with dis biz, I am referring to a tradition that began long ago at the beginning of Spring semester 2022. Lila and I started leading weekly polar plunges at Ragged Mountain Reservoir …

SUPing at Ragged – a summer adventure at last

Emily Rothrock

After a bit of a hiatus, adventures are back! I’m hoping to lead some trips and get outside this summer and hope you’ll join me on Juneteenth for some SUPing at Ragged Mountain. What will happen? We will meet at Echols dormitory and then stop by the Shred Shack to grab some paddleboards before heading to Ragged. We will then …

paddling this mf board on thurs 0_0

Sophia Benmhend

ok if you’re not already hip to thursday late aft paddleboarding, my one question for you is “WYD?????” “The time for polar plunging is past, the time of paddleboarding is here. Cast off your hot chocolate and your shivers, don your lil’ water shoes, and skip down to the water’s edge. We shall hop aboard paddleboards and skitter across the …

calling all ~summer~ shredzidents paddleboard <3

Sophia Benmhend

it is high time that I get my sh*t together and find a sublet for my room for this summer! If you’re interested in living in the lovely community that is the Shred Shack (aka 116 Washington ave aka where we have all of our bonfires) sign up for this trip and come paddleboarding w me! For those who don’t …

Paddling at Ragged

Will Lankford

Hey y’all Does anyone else feel the need to get out and paddle now that it’s starting to get a bit warmer? Perhaps you need some time away from studying now that exams are about to pick up. Or maybe you’re just recovering from an injury and haven’t been able to do any collarbone-related activities for the last couple of …

The Valiant Return of Canoe Poetry

Reid Mitchell

As dark times cast their shadow over our heroic Canoe Poets, they came to the realization that snow was an insurmountable obstacle to their aquatic recitations. But Time, savior of all canoe poetry hopefuls, blessed this land with the gift of prolonged sun exposure, thus bequeathing our heroes with yet another opportunity to recite poetry aboard their humbly sized but …

Canoe Poetry / General Hooliganery

Reid Mitchell

1. Wake up at butt crack of dawn 2. Acquire canoes, two of which can be gotten from the outdoors club and the other two of which can be borrowed from Ragged Mountain because they just have a few canoes laying around. 3. Acquire poetry, and if you don’t have any I can provide some. You’re not required to bring …

NRGE 2021 : MAIN CARPOOL

Sophia Benmhend

All my NRGE goons, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT (SENT OUT 10/3/21) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** I have it linked here as well for your viewing pleasure : https://outdoorsatuva.org/new-river-gorge-extravaganza-2021/ This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and …

Biking, Canoeing, Caving, Birding, Swimming!

Mason Riffee

Do not let your doubts deceive you, for all of these activities (and more) can be enjoyed just a short distance from Grounds, at Ragged: in fact, we can do all of them in one trip! We’ll convene at the Shred Shack at 8:00 sharp to ride bikes to the reservoir; this is a short bike ride that can be …

students unceremoniously procrastinating (SUP)

Sophia Benmhend

hey shotties Some of you might be thinking that this trip is not for you because you’re too busy studying for finals. To that I say: We have two new paddleboards. I need to take them for a spin. fr though — the only way to be productive while studying is to take real breaks. This will be a perfect …

Ragged Sunset Trip !!!

Gates

Helloooo! Calling all young water bugs in need of a little paddle action at Ragged. The end of semester push is hitting hard, so Thursday we’re going bikin’ and SUPin’ and canoein’ to escape the horrors of finals szn for a while. Schedule: 6:15pm – Meet at the ShredCastle, get suited up with bikes 6:30pm – Depart and ride to …

it’s been a long couple of weeks and I need to paddleboard

Sophia Benmhend

hey nerds 🥱 Midterms… am I right? That sucked! Siggy and I are pressing the mental reset button on Wednesday night and leading a lil canoeing and SUPping trip for you guys. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Ragged Mountain Reservoir, it’s only my FAVORITE place in Charlottesville. It’s a lil lake in the middle of the woods …

Canoeing Beneath the Stars at Ragged

Burke Haywood

Ahoy partners in shred, I come bearing exciting news! As this odd semester winds to an end, Mason and I have devised a glorious final adventure that is sure to excite. When the sun drops below the horizon on Thursday, instead of feeling disheartened by how short the days have grown, we plan to saddle up our bikes and embark …

cano(e)odling at the res ;)

Sophia Benmhend

In the past, Ragged Mountain Reservoir has been described as “a hidden gem”, “an ODC family secret”, and “close enough to not be a hassle to get to, but removed enough to melt your school induced worries away”. I can confirm that all of these are, in fact, true. SO! Let’s go chill, canoe, listen to music, maybe eat a …

Ye’ Ole Faithful: Ragged Mountain Sunset Paddle

Allie Lowy

Don’t let February weather in the high sixties be cause for climate anxiety and cognitive dissonance — let it be an occasion to bask in the natural wonders of C’ville while your workload is still light. Wait a second, loopy old fourth year, what natural wonders does C’ville have, closer than Humpback and Shenandoah? Lean in close, young grasshopper, and …

Sunset Paddle at Ragged: New Year, Same Trip

Nick Gomer

“Psychic Corpus Dissonance” is the conflicted feelings of pleasure and worry one receives on an unusually warm winter day. For you non-Virginians, this balmy weather is not a normal winter for us. Regardless, we are going to cherish it by getting in a quick watery sunset at Ragged Mountain. Ima bring up some paddleboards and our trusty canoe to do …

NRGE 2019 : MAIN CARPOOL

Victoria Alvarez

All my NRGE bbies, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (SENT OUT 10/4/19) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, por favor. ♣ You …

Charlottesville Biking

External Demo

Charlottesville itself is a popular biking destination for both mountain and road biking. Observatory Mountain, which is next to UVa, has miles of trails for biking, and Charlottesville boasts the Rivanna Trail too, which is close to you no matter where you are. There are also lots of parks, such as Walnut Creek, which has miles and miles of bike …

*Canceled* Stokesville Sendage

Claire Emily Burke

Weekend extravaganza! Biking! Hiking! Swimming! CANCELED Come hang out at Stokesville Campground for a weekend to enjoy the beauties of early summer in VA. We’ll be camping and taking advantage of the many different activities the area has to offer. There is an extensive trail system that is ideal for biking, hiking, and trail running. The camping site is near …

Wilderness First Aid: Choose May 11-12; or May 15-16; or May 21-22; or June 15-16

Mateo Rosefsky

Hi fellow adventurers! A co-founder of this glorious club is offering Disaster + Travel + Wilderness First Aid certification courses four times this spring in Cville. Hands-on learn how to save your compadre’s life and limbs, be y’all out adventuring in the wilderness, caught in a wrong-place wrong-time disaster, traveling remotely, driving through a rural area with no cellphone service …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “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 / …

Ye Ol’ Faithful – Bearfence Sunrise

Charlie Haywood

Ahh, yes. A true classic. When your schedule is all over the place, there’s no better way to get your outdoors fix in on a tight time-budget than to bop on up to Bearfence in SNP to watch the sun come up! The hike is short but fun, the views are hard to beat, and with temps starting to warm …

Boone, Nc Spring Mega Trip **Carpool**

Lily Wincele

Happy Spring! Time to get yo butts outside Please read this trip description in its entirety. This is only a carpool, and you must sign up for side trip(s) as they are posted in order to join the carpool. WHAT: A NRGE style spring mega trip full of hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, and other shenanigans! Attendees send it/shred “the …

The Ultimate Moabian Seminar

Chad Baily

Are you going out to Moab and not quite sure what you need? THEN BINGPOT! THIS IS FOR YOU!! This is a workshop centered around going out to Moab and making sure that you are prepared for the awesome week of sending it in ways you never thought possible. What we are going to be going over: – What a …

**Location Changed** Ye Olde Trip Leader Workshoppe

AJ Cuddeback

Even though I requested Clark 101 the Source gave me **New Cabell 323** (Trust me, I am just as upset about the distance as you are). Anyways, c’est la vie and e’re going to have a great time anyway!! ————————————– HEYO! Tired of getting stuck on waitlists? Wait no longer! The best way to get on trips is to lead …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “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 / …

Trip Leader Workshop

Chad Baily

Do you have the boo-hoos about being on the waitlist?? Then come learn how to lead a trip! Leading trips is one of the best ways to meet more of the awesome outdoorsy folks here in the club and getting to try new things! SooOOooOOo come and spend part of your lovely Wednesday evening with me as I teach you …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “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 / …

Waitlist Relief Stony Man Sunset!

Charlie Haywood

Picture this: Its 3am. You’re rotting in the stacks of Clem, studying for the 4 midterms you have in the next 3 days. You realize you are wildly unprepared. You watch the girl across from you take a swig of her doubleshot gingerbread latte, momentarily forgetting her impending doom. The two of you share a look of desperation. Panic sets …

Test. Bike. Whew.

Stephanie Roatis

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Test. Bike. Whew.

Stephanie Roatis

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Test. Bike. Whew.

Stephanie Roatis

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Last-Minute Bearfence + Warm Beverage Sunset!

Charlie Haywood

Yo! My lab for tomorrow afternoon just got cancelled, and my adventure through a 50mph winds snowstorm to the top of Elliott Knob in the middle of the night this past weekend left me with a real hankering to endlessly pour warm beverages down my gullet, so let’s bop on up to Bearfence in Shenandoah National Park to enjoy an …

Trip Leader Workshop!!

Stephanie Roatis

Tired of getting waitlisted over and over again??? Just wanna send it with other outdoor enthusiasts all the friggin time??!? The best way to get on trips is to lead ’em, folks! Come hang out with me and learn the ins/outs of trip leading with the club, and get automatically activated by yours truly! ***If you’re new to the outdoors, …

Trick or Trip Leader Workshop: a Frightfully Good Time

Victoria Alvarez

Halloween is creepin’ up on us, witch means that you’ve got to figure out how you’re gonna celebrate the holiday. Our suggestion : treat yourself to an adventure and GET OUTSIDE! Scared to lead a trip? No worries. We’ll teach ya! The best way to get on a trip is to lead one. Come hang out with me and learn …

Best Waitlist Relief Ever: Trip Leader Workshop!

Victoria Alvarez

Tired of getting waitlisted over and over again??? Just wanna send it with other outdoor enthusiasts all the friggin time??!? The best way to get on trips is to lead ’em, folks! Come hang out with me and learn the ins/outs of trip leading with the club! ***If you’re new to the outdoors, sweet! No experience necessary. WHY??? (Psssh cuz …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “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 / …

Odc First Party of the Year 8/31!

Allie Lowy

Fellow dirtbags, comrades, shredders, senders, lend me your ears: This is going to be LEGEN….wait for it…. THE SHRED SHACK EXTRAVAGANZA, THE OUTDOORSIEST OF THROW DOWNS, SIMULTANEOUSLY CHILL AND RAGING, THE FIRST ODC PARTY OF THE YEAR! Outdoors at UVA is throwing its first party of the year tomorrow at 10PM. There’s NO experience necessary to have a good time. …

Summer Sup at Chris Green Lake (V.2.0 Beta)

Arman Mottaghi

It’s SUMMER time guys (daah)! If you’re ready to kick off your summer with paddle boarding in Chris Green Lake, THIS POST IS FOR YOU!! Chris Green Lake is a beautiful place to do paddle boarding. This is my second SUP event, so I’m looking forward to have you in my trip. Things to bring: * Water (as much as …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “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 / …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “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 / …