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Thursday Peak, You Know You Wanna!

Max McHale

Did you just take one of the intro climbing classes this past week? do you enjoy looking like a pretzel 30ft off the ground? or do you just like hanging out with all the cool climber-types? if you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to climbing at Peak this thursday. this will be the standard peak …

Snowy Day Peak Climbing

Becca Percy

Were your amazing outdoors plans conceived when it was 70 last weekend dashed by the snow? Come to Peak! All levels welcome but you must be able to belay. It will be busy so I am limiting the trip size to 10. You must be able to belay for this trip. For information about Peak, go to http://www.peakexperiences.com/climbing-center/About-us.htm Please be …

Thursday Peak!

Max McHale

There was no peak trip last week and that made me sad. The only way to cure this sadness is to go to peak! So this will be the standard peak trip. leave from Echols at 5:30 and drive to peak (a little over an hour away), climb till they kick us out, and stop by sheetz on the way …

Rise Up Climbing

Katrina Salmons

It’s a tad bit chilly to be getting out to WV Saturday, and it’s going to be really really muddy…. so let’s go to Rise Up climbing gym in Lynchburg. Rise Up has a great boulder area, with problems from V0 to V7+. They also have a smaller top rope area and lead ropes (for a fee or you can …

Peak Thursday

Kenneth Tran

Peak Experiences is a climbing gym about 1hr away near Richmond. You know the deal: Leave C-ville at 5pm at Echols dorm, stay til’ close, some sheetz action, and then drive back to c-ville around 10:30. Plan on bringing your own gear or renting from the club (Wednesday gear room, unless I can convince someone to have gear room Thursday …

Peak Thursdayyyy

Caroline O'Dwyer

Hey guys tomorrow is Thursday and that means we should go to Peak. PLUS according the the website there will be a simulated ice wall and I believe I saw also something about FREE SNACKS! Get excited. Peak is a rock climbing gym in Richmond about an hour away with climbing of all levels. http://www.peakexperiences.com/ In order to go, you’ll …

Thursday Peak

Max McHale

Thursday=Peak! Same rules as always, we will leave from echols at 5:30, drive to peak, climb till they close, and head back to c-ville getting in around midnight. We will decide as a group whether or not we want to go to sheetz on the way back. Peak is a rock climbing gym in Richmond about an hour away with …

Thursday Peak

Max McHale

Howdy Ya’ll its thursday and you know what that means-peak! for those of you who aren’t familiar, Peak Experiences is a rock climbing gym just outside of Richmond. Everything is normal, we’ll head out at 5:30 from echols, climb till they close at 10:30, grab some food from sheetz, and arrive back in c-ville by about 12:30. Group rate is …

Peak Time!

Max McHale

Lets go to Peak! Same as always: meet at echols at 5:30, climb till they kick us out, hit up sheetz (bring money), and head back. Cost is $9 as always. If you need gear head to a gear room before we go. I will limit non-belayers and drivers get priority. This is the website if you’re not familiar with …

Peak Sunday Funday Trip

Kimberly Schreiber

Hey Climbers and Climbers to be, Trying to have a blissful day of sending followed by a delicious meatball sub at sheetz? I know I am! Here’s the game plan: We meet at Echols at 2pm, drive to Peak Experiences (about an hour trip), spend the majority of the day getting burly with some climbs, head over to sheetz for …

Time to Climb! (Peak Tonight)

James Hughes

Ladies and Gents, come climbing! De-stress before the semester starts… In case you haven’t been reading the e-mails… Peak Experiences is an indoor climbing gym near Richmond. Provided we have at least 5 folks, the cost will be $9 each for a day pass. If you need gear, well, we’ll have to work that out. The gym has rentals for …

Rise Up Gym Climbing Saturday.

Chris Hill

Everyone knows that winter is bouldering season. Winter is also cold and miserable sometimes, which is why we have climbing gyms to make us happy, stronger and more well-rounded. So join me for Rise Up in Lynchburg this Saturday! I’m going to stick to bouldering exclusively on this trip, but they also have a toprope/lead wall available for anyone who …

Rise Up Saturday!

Chris Hill

Due to some logistical issues, the Rise Up trip has been moved to Saturday 12/18. There’s still plenty of room, so join on up! I plan to be bouldering exclusively this Saturday, but they also have a toprope and lead wall available for anyone who already has the knowledge and equipment to toprope or lead. Just keep in mind that …

Peak or Finals?

James Hughes

Sometimes you have to make a choice in life… Do you pick climbing or school? If you’re still reading this, you’re going to pick Peak! In case you haven’t been reading the e-mails… Peak Experiences is an indoor climbing gym near Richmond. Provided we have at least 5 folks, the cost will be $9 each for a day pass. If …

Peak Saturday!

Lindsey Shall

Hey Hey I sadly couldn’t make peak wednesday, so let’s do a peak saturday! Rules are a little different: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 2, we will stay at peak till we cry, hit sheetz, and head home. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing gym in richmond …

Peak Wednesday

Lindsey Shall

Hey Hey Classes are over, so lets celebrate with a peak trip! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz, and head home. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing gym in richmond (1 hour away sadly) …

Pre-Exam Peak Thursday… Woot!

Lindsey Shall

Hey people! let’s go to peak this thursday! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing gym in richmond …

Pre-Turkey Thursday Peak

James Hughes

Peak Experiences is an indoor climbing gym near Richmond. Provided we have at least 5 folks, the cost will be $9 each for a day pass. If you need gear, you can get it at the gear room on Thursday around 5pm or 5:30pm. (If you can’t make it then, let me know and we’ll see what we can work …

Peak a Boo!

Lindsey Shall

Hey people! let’s go to peak this thursday! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing gym in richmond …

Don’t Be Weak, Come to Peak.

David Abbott

Thursday. October 21, 2010. Peak Experience Climbing Gym in Midlothian, Va (~1hr away). We’ll leave at 5:25p from the side door of echols. It’ll cost 9$ group rate. If you need gear be there by 5:10p or go to an earlier g-room. We’ll leave at close and go to sheetz before coming home. You Provide: Gear Money Club Provides: Gear …

Post-Break Peak

James Hughes

Peak Experiences is an indoor climbing gym near Richmond. Provided we have at least 5 folks, the cost will be $9 each for a day pass. If you need gear, you can get it at the gear room on Thursday at 5pm. (If you can’t make it then, let me know and we’ll see what we can work out.) After …

Peak Thursday

Lindsey Shall

Hey hoos/cvillians! let’s get in a peak trip before fall break! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing …

Monatomic Peak Monday

Andrew Richers

Want to go to an awesome rock climbing gym in Richmond? There are climbs ranging from party (the ones kids use at birthday parties) to 5.13+ (MUCH harder than I can climb). The cost to get into the gym is $9 and, depending on how the group feels, we will probably stop at Sheetz afterwards. New climbers are more than …

Monday Night Climbing (Peak)

Stefan Salanski

Somehow the magic of Peak Experiences has evaded my schedule for the entire semester so far, a fate which should befall no man or woman. And so to you all I present Monday peak for those for whom Thursday just doesn’t work. Timing is as usual, meet at Echols and leave by 5:30. Come at 5:15 if you need gear. …

Peak Thursday

Lindsay Jamerson

I used to go to Peak every week. I got okay at climbing. Lately I’ve been super lame and am a poopy climber again, so I want to start going back. Let’s do it. Peak is a climbing gym in Richmond with just about any skill level or variety of indoor climbing you could ask for. This is a great …

Peak Thursday Yo.

Lindsey Shall

Hey people! let’s go to peak this thursday! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing gym in richmond …

Mythical Peak Monday

Andrew Richers

Want to go to an awesome rock climbing gym in Richmond? There are climbs ranging from party (the ones kids use at birthday parties) to 5.13+ (MUCH harder than I can climb). The cost to get into the gym is $9, but, depending on how the group feels, we will probably stop at Sheetz afterwards. New climbers are more than …

Peak.. Rawr

David Abbott

Hi! So this Thursday, the location of nirvana can be founded externally at ‘Peak Experiences Climbing Gym” in Midlothian Va. The plan is to gather together by the side doors of Echols Dorm at 520p. Then we will depart for Peak at 530p (don’t be late!). Once there we will climb till close (1030p). On the way back we’ll swing …

Peak Thursday :)

Lindsey Shall

ey kiddies! (I can say that becuase I’m an old third year) let’s go to peak this thursday! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to …

Ru Cool on Sunday?

David Abbott

Bonsoir! So.. The Plan: Sunday.. 12pm.. side door of echols.. we will depart and head to Rise Up climbing gym in Lynchburg, Va. First off Rise Up is a beautiful climbing gym located only 1.25hrs (or less depending on the driver..) from our humble ‘ol town. Rise Up’s hours are 1-6p so we’ll climb until they kick us out or …

Peak Thursday

Lindsey Shall

Hey kiddies! (I can say that becuase I’m an old third year) let’s go to peak this thursday! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to …

Dimanche: Rise Up

David Abbott

Bonjour! So.. The Plan: Sunday.. 12pm.. side door of echols.. we will depart and head to Rise Up climbing gym in Lynchburg, Va. First off Rise Up is a beautiful climbing gym located only 1.25hrs (or less depending on the driver..) from our humble ‘ol town. Rise Up’s hours are 1-6p so we’ll climb until they kick us out or …

Welcome Back Peak Thursday!

Lindsey Shall

Hey Guys! Welcome back!! let’s go to peak this thursday! Rules are the same: Meet at echols dorm (side closest to Ohill) at 530, we will stay at peak till 1030, hit sheetz (bring money for food), and go home. Peak still costs $9. For those of you who are new to the club, Peak is a rock climbing gym …

Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #3

Lynn Nichols

Hoping to lead some AWESOME trips this year? Come to our trip leader workshop and learn the ropes!!! We’ll cover a variety of important points about leading trips, including: – How to plan your trips – Tips for making sure adventures run smoothly – What expenses the club will reimburse you for – Benefits of being a trip leader, including …

Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #2

Lynn Nichols

Hoping to lead some AWESOME trips this year? Come to our trip leader workshop and learn the ropes!!! We’ll cover a variety of important points about leading trips, including: – How to plan your trips – Tips for making sure adventures run smoothly – What expenses the club will reimburse you for – Benefits of being a trip leader, including …

Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #1

Lynn Nichols

Hoping to lead some AWESOME trips this year? Come to our trip leader workshop and learn the ropes!!! We’ll cover a variety of important points about leading trips, including: – How to plan your trips – Tips for making sure adventures run smoothly – What expenses the club will reimburse you for – Benefits of being a trip leader, including …

Intermediate Climbing Technique Workshop

Nick Um

Are you ready to take your climbing to the next level (quite literally)? Perhaps you just want to climb those cool overhanging roofs and feel awesome. Then maybe this workshop will teach you a few tricks to get there faster. After all, rock climbing is more about technique and balance than pure strength. Also, knowing that 5.9 is the minimum …

Indoor Climbing at Its Best – Peak Experiences

Nick Um

This is a complimentary trip to my Beginner Climbing workshops (regulars welcome). If you just learned how to climb and belay, I strongly urge you to come join us at Peak and get their belay certification. If you don’t climb again soon, you will forget it all! For you Rocky Top gym rats, Peak is one of the largest indoor …

Wednesday Peak

James Hughes

Wednesday means Peak, so let’s go. That is, if you aren’t on the injured or sick list… Peak Experiences is an indoor climbing gym near Richmond. Provided we have at least 5 folks, the cost will be $9 each for a day pass. If you need gear, there might be a good room. I don’t know about one, so please …

Confucius Says, “Peak”.

David Abbott

Wednesday, July 14th 2010 a caravan of climbers will depart from the side of Echols Dorm at approximately 5:30p. They will be destined for Peak Experiences Climbing Gym in Midlothian, Va. You. Should. Be. One of them. We’ll climb from when we get there until close; swinging by Sheetz after for nourishment. If you have never been before you will …

Pe Wednesday Ak

David Abbott

Do you like good times? Do you love calluses? Do you lurve climbing? (define: lurve – heightened sense of love) Well, then Peak Experiences is calling your name.. specifically on Wednesday 🙂 – – – – – Begin the ctrl+c & ctrl+v – – – – – We’ll depart Echols around 5:30PM and head to Peak until around close. Then …

/ 2’s Day… (Peak Tuesday)

David Abbott

Do you like good times? Do you love calluses? Do you lurve climbing? (define: lurve – heightened sense of love) Well, then Peak Experiences is calling your name.. specifically on Tuesday 🙂 – – – – – Begin the ctrl+c & ctrl+v – – – – – We’ll depart Echols around 5:30PM and head to peak until around close. Then …

Wednesday Peak

Emily Wetzel

Hey outdoors club! Me and Denise are trying to go to Peak on Wednesday and would loveee to have enough people along to get the group rate ($9/person). I can’t get into gear room so plan to bring your own gear or rent from Peak. Non-belayers will be limited but are welcome! We’ll probably NOT stay til closing because I …

Peak and Spam!

James Hughes

Peak and Spam is what’s for dinner this Wednesday. Come get a slab of climbing and canned meats! Peak Experiences is an indoor climbing gym near Richmond. Provided we have at least 5 folks, the cost will be $9 each for a day pass. If you need gear, you can get it at the gear room on Wednesday. (A birdie …

Peak Thursday!!

Lindsey Shall

hey guys! Let’s go to peak! plan: meet at echols at 530, climb till 1030, sheetz, and come home. the cost is $9 and bring extra money for sheetz. If you need gear: go to the gear room today, wednesday, and there might be one right before the trip… The officers will help you out with fitting, but you need …

Peak on Wednesday!

Lindsey Shall

hey guys! Let’s go to peak this wednesday for the reading day! plan: meet at echols at 530, climb till 1030, sheetz, and come home. the cost is $9 and bring extra money for sheetz. If you need gear: go to gear room monday and there might be one before the trip if needed. The officers will help you out …

Sunday Funday: Rising Up the Roof!

David Abbott

…Hi, Sorry for posting this so last minute.. thought I put it up Wednesday.. must have been a dream.. but… Let’s go to rise up in lynchburg! they have some top roping and lots of beautiful bouldering. I think it is a pretty sick gym and a nice change of pace from peak…here is the website for you to check …

Peak Wednesday!

Lindsey Shall

hey guys! Let’s go to peak this wednesday! plan: meet at echols at 530, climb till 1030, sheetz, and come home. the cost is $9 and bring extra money for sheetz. If you need gear: go to gear room monday and there might be one before the trip if needed. The officers will help you out with sizes, but you …

Rise Up + Grandma —> Sunday Funday

Lindsey Shall

Hey Guys and Gals! Let’s go to rise up in lynchburg! they have some top roping and lots of bouldering. I think it is a pretty sick gym and a nice change of pace from peak…here is the website for you to check it out. http://www.riseupclimbing.com/ So the hours are 1-6 on Sunday so we will leave Echols at noon …

Peak Thursday!

Lindsey Shall

hey guys! Let’s go to peak! plan: meet at echols at 530, climb till 1030, sheetz, and come home. the cost is $9 and bring extra money for sheetz. If you need gear: go to the gear room today, wednesday, and there might be one right before the trip… The officers will help you out with fitting, but you need …