//TRIP CANCELLED Climbing season is here! Unfortunately the last trip I made got rained out, but hopefully it wont happen this time! This will be a basic beginner/intro to climbing course where we will go over all the basics of rock climbing (how to tie in, how to use basic equipment, how to belay, etc.) and discuss some of the …
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Intro to Outdoor Climbing for Beginners
//TRIP CANCELED Spring is finally here and so is the climbing season! This will be a basic beginner/intro to climbing course where we will go over all the basics of rock climbing (how to tie in, how to use basic equipment, how to belay, etc.) and discuss some of the things to keep in mind while climbing outdoors. So if …
Trip Leader Workshop 2
Want to learn how to lead trips or how to lead better trips? We will be going over all the basics of trip leading in the club, reimbursements, trip descriptions, basic logistics and info, activities, etc. Also, we will go over several common problems and go over how not to lead trips (mostly by examining all of the situations Ive …
Great Smoky Mountains & the Lost Sea
Taking into account interest to Great Smoky Mountains & the Lost Sea lets do it as a 4 days 3 nights trip at the nearest weekend. [ Weather supposed to be favorable]. Thursday we drive from C-ville to Gatlinburg,TN Starting around 9am we will be in Gatlinburg around 3pm. Then we enjoy this small lovely town its Winter Magic http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=37 …
Rock Climbing 101
Never climbed before? Want to learn? The weather is getting just right for some amazing climbing, and trips are going to be leaving left and right in the coming weeks. We will head out at 900 am from Echols Dorm (we meet at the brick wall), and go to Hidden Rocks (about an hour and a half away). I will …
Sport Climbing at Franklin
Hey all – lets go climbing at Franklin. All levels are welcome (beginner to advanced), Franklin has a good mix of difficulties. We be leaving at 9:00 am sharp, if you need gear, please meet us at 830 am. I plan on leaving the crag around dusk, (730 or 8 ish). We will stay there as a group and leave …
Trip Leader Workshop
At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four adventures. I’ve only reserved the room for an hour, so that’s the …
Slacklining on the Lawn
Come out to The Lawn this Sunday at 2pm to try your hand at slacklining. This is a great sport started by rock climbers, in principle similar to tightrope walking. Instead of a rope, 1 inch tubular webbing is used, and the rope bends and sways under your weight. Not only is it fun, but it’s a great way to …
Trip Leader Workshop 3!
I’ve heard from several of you that you can’t come to the Thursday workshop, so here’s another chance! We’ll learn about trip-leading from 5-6ish, and we’ll finish in plenty of time to attend the Monday Night Gathering at Newcomb. At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle …
Trip Leader Workshop!
Everyone is encouraged to lead trips, and it’s easier than you think! At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four …
Workshop – Leave No Trace
If you go on day hikes, backpacking trips, outdoor climbing trips or any other trips in the wilderness then you should familiarize yourself with Leave No Trace (LNT) techniques. If you lead trips this is especially important so that you can pass on the proper etiquette for backcountry living. I will cover why LNT is important, the basic principles behind …
Trip Leader Workshop!
Everyone is encouraged to lead trips, and it’s easier than you think! At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four …
Var Fall Caving Weekend
Basically it is a weekend of caving at Bath County. I am not sure how long it will take to get there, so as of now we will leave at 4 pm on Friday. I have no car, so if no one signs up who can drive than the trip will be canceled. Everyone will go on waitlist untill we …
Mammoth Cave
Lets go to explore the Mammoth Cave! It is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 360 miles. “After 4000 years of intermittent exploration, the full extent of this water-formed labyrinth still remains a mystery.” We will take the Wild Cave Tour with 5 1/2 miles caving distance and which supposed to be 6-6 1/2 h …
Caving at Grottoes
The Virginia Region of the NSS is having its spring caving extravaganza at Grottoes, just on the other side of SNP, in a couple of weekends. There will be a ton of experienced cavers there, and a bunch of caves to be explored. There will also be country-style baked chicken and camping. I want to take a few people to …
Spelunking at Marshall’s Cave
Want to get out of the blistering heat? Why not go underground for awhile where it is a cool 60-some degrees all year long! Marshall’s cave is an excellent place for some fine spelunking. Incredible rock formations and expansive caverns wait for those that dare to enter! The plan is to leave on Friday the 29th of July and hike …
Backpacking and Caving: Riprap Hollow, SNP
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports writes, “One of the classic hikes in Shenandoah National Park. Two great views and some of the most beautiful falls and pools in the park make this hike outstanding.” We’ll backpack in about 7 miles, catch some views and waterfalls along the way, and camp out among beautiful autumn colors. Close to where we’ll camp is …
Caving
Come join us while we explore stalagmites and stalactites inside a mountain! NOTE: This adventure is limited in size because of equipment limitations and because if there are too many people, it means waiting around a lot in the cold and wet. Outdoors at UVa provides: We will provide helmets, gloves, kneepads, flashlights, headlamps, gas for cars, and a seat …
Caving
Screw superfluous studying and come join us while we explore stalagmites and stalactites inside a mountain! NOTE: This adventure is limited in size because of equipment limitations and because if there are too many people, it means waiting around a lot in the cold and wet. Outdoors at UVa provides: We will provide helmets, gloves, kneepads, flashlights, headlamps, gas for …
Caving
Trying to reach a 40′ waterfall (supposedly) in the back of Breathing Cave… it will be somewhat strenuous Outdoors at UVa provides: helmets, headlamps, duct tape You must bring: EXTRA FLASHLIGHT (at least), things to get wet and muddy in, cleaner things to put on for the drive back
Breathing Cave
Why go to Florida or Cancun when you can visit the bowels of the Earth. NOTE: This adventure is limited in size because of equipment limitations and because if there are too many people, it means waiting around a lot in the cold and wet. Outdoors at UVa provides: We will provide helmets, gloves, kneepads, flashlights, headlamps, gas for cars, …
Marshals Cave
Screw superfluous studying and come join us while we explore stalagmites and stalactites inside a mountain! NOTE: This adventure is limited in size because of equipment limitations and because if there are too many people, it means waiting around a lot in the cold and wet. Outdoors at UVa provides: We will provide helmets, gloves, kneepads, flashlights, headlamps, gas for …
Bat Cleaning in Breathing Cave
Well it is about that time of year again when our fur friends the bats need their spring cleaning before they come out of hibernation. Now I know that thought of cleaning thousands upon thousands of bats doesn’t sound appealing but, as we all know, bats are very vain creature and will choose death by starvation rather than to be …
Caving
Get out of the heat and into a cave! Come see Marshals Cave in all its refreshing glory. NOTE: This adventure is limited in size because of equipment limitations and because if there are too many people, it means waiting around a lot in the cold and wet. Outdoors at UVa provides: We will provide helmets, gloves, kneepads, flashlights, headlamps, …
Caving trip to Porter’s!
Let’s go caving! I’m leading a trip to Porter’s cave on Saturday. It’s a fairly large cave with passages that vary from large rooms to small crawl-ways. Did you enjoy climbing trees as a kid? If so you’ll love caving! No experience is required to join this trip. If folks feel like a challenge, maybe we’ll try the infamous “Keyhole” …
Don’t Study at Trout Cave
We will be exploring/crawling/scrambling through Trout, New Trout or Hamilton Cave; all 3 are real close to Franklin WVA. I have no idea what kind of caves these are so previous experience would be great. Be prepared for chilly, slippery, muddy, dark, and cramped conditions… it’ll probably be fun too.
Caving
We will be exploring/crawling/scrambling through Breathing Cave- one of the largest caves in VA. This will be a fairly strenuous trip and previous experience would be great. Be prepared for chilly, slippery, muddy, dark, and cramped conditions… it’ll probably be fun too.
Caving in Cove Island
Come join us while we explore stalagmites and stalactites inside at Cove Island! NOTE: This adventure is limited in size because of equipment limitations and because if there are too many people, it means waiting around a lot in the cold and wet. Uva Outdoors provides: We will provide helmets, gloves, kneepads, flashlights, headlamps, gas for cars, and a seat …