Despite the bad weather all this week, the temperature is supposed to rise above 60 this saturday possibly for the last time. If you can’t commit to New River all weekend, here’s a day trip to Franklin for you. The Franklin Tick List (Best Routes of Franklin According To Joe, *’ed Routes Are Franklin Classics): Castaways* – 5.8 Blood, Sweat, …
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Intermediate Kayaking: Somewhere Fun
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man says go kayaking! There’s been a ton of rain today, and its supposed to keep coming down, so we should have plenty of water tomorrow. Not sure what the destination is yet, it depends on what the river gods decide to do with the water levels and who signs up. Options include: Lower …
New River Climbing + Service Day
Looks like it’s going to be another gorgeous weekend at the New River Gorge – 60 degree weather in November! NRAC (New River Association of Climbers) is hosting a service day on Saturday. We’ll meet up with everyone at Burnwood at 8:30am and help re-vegetate Junkyard Wall and Bridge Buttress and haul out the old wooden ladder from Endless. It …
Frisbee Golf!
Heyyy kids, So for all of you who have always WANTED to play frisbee golf and haven’t, now is your chance! Don’t worry about your frisbee skills, because mine are not stellar, but it will be as active as possible so we can work up a sweat before we feast on creek-a-thon food. yumm. Bring a frisbee if you have …
November Climbing
The weather’s being a trickster these days, so there’s no telling what our forecast will be come Friday night. But I’m desperate to climb, so here’s Plan A: Head out to the New River Gorgeous rocks of sandstone on Friday night. Sleep tight at Ray’s and get up the next morning to hit the rocks hard all day long. Grab …
Brms Discount Night
Hello fellow gearheads, Our discount night at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is coming up fast! Next Wed Nov 4th from 8:15-9:15pm you’ll be part of an exclusive 20% sale to Outdoors at UVa members only. **Don’t forget: If you plan on buying gear that you’ll need to get fitted for (e.g. shoes, packs, etc.) you must go in this week …
Climbing Trip to the New River Gorge
Come get a piece of some of one of the best climbing sites in our area of the US: the New River Gorge! Katrina and I will be co-leading a trip to the New this Saturday (probably Sandstonia or Beerwall, to be specific). The New River Gorge is one of the premier climbing locations in the US, with a wide …
Climbing at Franklin!
The weather’s supposed to be good on Sunday so why not go climbing? If you haven’t been to Franklin before, it’s like a giant outdoor gym with routes from 5.7-5.12 at the main area and 5.9-5.14 at the Riverbend. We’ll probably stay at the main area unless everyone’s solid on 5.10, then we can head over to the Riverbend if …
Climbing at Franklin
Let’s get out and do some climbing this weekend! Franklin Crag is about 2hrs away and perfect for a day trip. Climbers 5.9* and up are welcome to join. *(Meaning you can top rope a 5.9 without falling. Questions? Just email me.) Franklin isn’t a great beginner crag because of erosion and heavy use issues around the few beginner climbs. …
Tuesday at Peak!
Hey there! Come climb at Peak Experiences in Richmond this Tuesday. Cost is 9 bucks, but bring some extra money for sheetz after. We will be leaving at 5:30 from echols. If you need gear you will have to go to a gear room before the trip. Hopefully i can talk an officer in to opening up the gear room …
Top Roping at Hidden Rocks
Hi Guys: Change of plans for this weekend- no intro to lead climbing. I will be taking a group to Hidden Rocks for some toproping routes. (Bring lots of water, a lunch, and some money for dinner.) -Daniel-
Climbing at the New
Climb at the New for the weekend! For this trip, you must be able to belay and must be solid 5.8 climber or better. Depending on who/what gear is needed, I may just grab it myself or may hold gear room sometime on Thursday. I will also look for someone to help with groceries at 8:30 Thursday evening. Email me …
Climbing at Franklin!
How’s this for a last minute trip? It’s going to be HOT tomorrow – 94deg according to Accuweather. So, bring AT LEAST 2 liters of water. I need to be back in Cville by 6, so we’ll be back by then. Old Crow Medicine Show! Franklin has sport routes from 5.7 – 5.14, with a fair number of 9’s and …
Climbing at Franklin!
Join us for a day at Franklin this Sunday. We will be leaving at 9:00 promptly and arrive back in cville around 9. Franklin Crag is in WV about 2 hrs away and has a 5.8-5.12. I will keep an eye on the weather and if necessary change the trip to Manchester Wall or Peak. You provide: Gear if you …
Awesome Climbing at Franklin Crag Wv
Join us for a STELLAR day at the crag this Sunday. We will be leaving at 9:20 promptly and arrive back in cville around 9 or 10. Franklin Crag is in West VA about 2 hrs away and has 5.8 to 5.12- a range anyone can get some good climbing on. So come on out for some stellar climbing. You …
Climbing at the New River Gorge
We’ll leave after school/work and drive about 3 1/4 hrs to the New River Gorge in WV. There we will camp Friday night, climb Saturday and Sunday returning late on Sunday night. Saturday we may climb at Whipporwill. There are several nice climbs there that are not available in the summer. This includes a great 5.7, 5.8, and 5.9. If …
Friday Climbing at Manchester Wall
Come get your outside climbing fix on Friday. This will be a short excursion to Manchester Wall in Richmond. It is top rope capable, but I will need another lead climber to help me set some of the routes. We will leave at 7am from Echols. The club gear room is not open that early, so if you need gear, …
Fall Climbing 4: Climb the Weekend Away
Some folks have been asking for a weekend trip, and I haven’t been on one in a while, so here we go. Possible destination #1: If a smaller number of people sign up, we’ll go to Seneca. Yay Seneca! We’ll stay at The Shitbird, where there are lots of walnuts, ample flat spots, loud tractor trailers, hot showers, noisy assholes …
Learn to Sport Climb at Manchester
To sign up, you should already be climbing 5.9 or higher and be a proficient belayer. Come learn to sport climb at Manchester Wall in Richmond. Manchester has some great beginner climbs to learn sport climbing on and to practice skills. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Wall I will only be taking one car full because the area is not that big and I can’t …
Fall Climbing 3
This Friday’s forecast: 68deg, sunny and mild. Yippee! Fall Climbing 3 will go to an as-yet undetermined location based on who signs up, what they say of their ability and experience, what I know of their ability and experience, and how many people sign up. Possibilities include but are not limited to Franklin, Old Rag, and Seneca. You may note …
Fall Climbing 3
Trip Requirements: Must be very confident sport leading overhung 5.10d or higher on sight. Must be proficient at lead falling and lead belaying. Must be able to mentally deal with potential ground falls from second and sometimes third bolts where the best clipping stances are not always obvious. Must be able to mentally deal with unmarked loose holds. Must be …
Fall Climbing Redux
(This trip was originally announced for Sat Nov 1st. It is actually on Sun Nov 2nd. Just making sure you know!) This Sunday’s forecast: 59 degrees, sunshine and patchy clouds. Again, about as perfect as you can get for climbing! Requirements: Able to tie in, belay a top rope, and scrape/flap/paddle/claw your way up a 5.8. Indoors. I think my …
Fall Climbing
This Sunday’s forecast is about as perfect as you can get for climbing: Mostly sunny and 60 degrees! So lets make the most of it. Franklin has routes from 5.7 to 5.12a at the main walls, up to 5.13 I think at the riverbend area. We’ll be at the main walls! There are good quality routes as low as 5.8. …
Beginner Climbing Overflow
In an attempt to get everyone in this week, we will have another teaching trip on Monday night led by chris chin and myself. This is for those of you who have NEVER climbed before. We will both be there to teach you. If you have climbed only once or twice before – go sign up for the wednesday trip. …
Beginner Climbing
This trip is for beginners only. We will be heading to Rocky Top (10 mins. away), and climbing for a few hours. If you need to work on tying in, belaying, or just want to have fun and get in a workout, then this is for you! Rocky Top is about $7.00 for a day pass and 25 for a …
Learn to Climb Part 1
Hey wanted to climb but dont know how? Come out to learn the basics!!!!! This will be the first of several small classes in the basics of climbing. We will go over equipment, tying in, commands, the basic top rope system, and basic climbing technique. This will all be done at Rocky Top, which I havent been to in a …
Saturday Morning Climbing at Manchester Wall
Hey folks, I know my last trip to Manchester wall in Richmond got rained out, but Saturday is supposed to be beautiful. Manchester wall has a wide variety of climbs averaging around 5.9. All are lead climbs, but all can be top roped too. I will not be taking anyone who cannot belay and will be limiting the number of …
Outside Climbing at Manchester Wall
Hey folks, Lets climb at Manchester wall in Richmond. Manchester is an old bridge that has been bolted for rock climbing. We can top rope it or sport climb on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Wall Because this is a smaller area for climbing, I will limit the number of people on this trip and will not take any non belayers. You DO NOT …
Outdoors Climbing at Franklin Crag
Join us for a stellar day at the crag this Sunday. We will be leaving at 9am promptly and arrive back in cville around 9 or 10. If you want to leave the crag earlier, please do not sign up. Franklin Crag is in West VA about 2 hrs away and has 5.8-5.12- a range anyone can jump on. So …
Weekend of Climbing in the Gorge
Come get your climb on in the New River Gorge this weekend. We’ll head to Endless Wall on Saturday and go to Summersville on Sunday. Climbers who can do 5.9 on top rope welcome. We’ll be sport climbing it up, doing routes 5.9 – 5.[amazing]! If you are interested in trying to lead climb or lead belay you are welcome …
The New for the Weekend of the 4th
Head down to the New for some sweet climbing and the 4th Fayetteville style. We’ll be climbing it up all weekend, but you are more than welcome to come for part of the time. You should be able to climb 5.9 to come on this adventure. We’ll likely go to Summersville Lake one day and swim and I’ll leave the …
Climb Outside All Weekend!
I’ve been itching to get down to the Gorge recently and it should be great weather this weekend. As always it rains in the gorge, so this trip will not be canceled due to weather – there are crags that stay dry in down pours, some with moderate stuff. We’ll leave Friday evening, camp, climb all day Saturday and a …
Rocking Climbing at the New River Gorge
The New is THE most fantastic place to climb around here – we’ll be going to a crag with 5.8s to 5.12s and amazing scenery. Sandstonia has some of the tallest single pitch climbs in the Gorge – and incredible views of the river and rafters below. Come join in the fun! This is a perfect opportunity to work on …
Oudoor Climbing for Beginners
//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 …
Get Outside: a Day at Franklin (Take Ii)
Weather ran us out last weekend, so let’s try this again. Everyone goes to waitlist so that folks who were signed up last weekend get priority. IF YOU NEED GEAR you must get it at a gear room time this week. We’ll be leaving before it opens on Saturday. ONCE AGAIN….. Hey all you crazy Peakites and Rocky Toppers, the …
Get Outside! a Day at Franklin Crag
Hey all you crazy Peakites and Rocky Toppers, the climbing season has started; let’s get outside and have fun! This trip is designed for folks who’ve been climbing a few times and want to really learn how to climb harder. There are 5.7s to 5.12s at the area we’re going to – plenty for everyone to jump on. Think of …
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 …
Outdoors Rock Climbing
This could be the start of 2008 climbing season in this area. The level is 5.8+ (cold weather grade). if you end up with numb fingers please do not nag, this is how it is… .Sunday’s forecast is high 40s at Franklin. if the trip is full, please go ahead and sign up we see how it goes. if you …
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 …
Climbing Competition
climbers! lets get ready for the spring season by preparing for the JMU comp as a short term goal. In the past, our club members have done very well in all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced W/M). So let’s do it again this year. There are also lots of prizes and raffles. If you are a beginner or you haven’t participated …
Last Call! Pre-Finals Rock Climbing!
This could be the last chance to climb outside in 2007. The level is 5.8+ (chilly weather grade). if you end up with numb fingers please do not nag, this is how it is… Sunday seems to be in 60s at Franklin, we come back early evening so you prepare for your exams. if the trip is full, please go …
Climbing at Franklin
Come out to Franklin for one gorgeous day this weekend. We’ll be hitting up 5.9s – 5.12s; all intermediate + climbers welcome. Come to redpoint, try some hard moves on TR, or get your style on. Sport lead climbers have priority. We’ll start with 5 people and possibly go up from there. What to bring: climbing gear, 2+L water, lunch …
Gorgeous Climbing
Head out to the New River Gorge this weekend for some really fun climbing! We’ll be getting on 5.9 – 5.12, area yet to be decided – Beauty Mountain or Bubba City most likely. You need to be able to climb 5.9 solid to join. There may be climbs to practice leading on, if you’d like to do that. Club …
Quartzite Climbing: Beginner to Advanced
This trip is for all levels of climbers, 5.6-5.12+. If you know how to belay you are welcome to join. If you never climbed quartzite, I recommend it. Interesting features…. Pilot Mt is in N-Carolina about 3 hours and half driving from Charlottesville. We climb Sat, camp Sat night and climb Sun. from rockclimbing.com: ‘The sports routes start in the …
Gauley Fest: Kayaking and Outdoors Dream Come True
The Gauley Festival (known as “the paddling world’s biggest party”) is the largest river festival in the world, and it’s coming up this weekend. Located only 3.5 hours from Charlottesville, this is really a can’t miss opportunity. The jist of the festival is kayak (or climb) during the day, hangout with other fun outdoors-oriented people during the evening, and camp …
Intermediate Climbing @ Franklin
Weather should be beautiful this weekend! Let’s head out to Franklin and do some climbing. This trip is limited to people who can climb 5.9 and above (on top rope, no falls). We’ll spend the day doing intermediate climbs at Franklin – warming up on 8s, and then moving on to 5.9-5.11, 5.14?? who knows! If you are interested in …
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 …
Intermediate+ Climbing at the Lake
To join this trip you should be able to climb 5.9+ outdoors. This time we are NOT going to the Orange Oswald area. The area will be most likely Long Wall (5.9+ to 5.12-) and DC Memorial Boulder (5.12+). We leave here Sat 7:00 and come back Sunday at about midnight. If the trip fills up quick please sign up …
Intermediate+ Climbing at the Lake
To join this trip you should be able to climb 5.9+ outdoors. This time we are NOT going to the Orange Oswald area. The area will be most likely Long Wall (5.9+ to 5.12-) and DC Memorial Boulder (5.12+). We leave here Sat 7:00 and come back Sunday at about midnight. If the trip fills up quick please sign up …
Intermediate+ Climbing at the Lake
To join this trip you should be able to climb 5.9+ outdoors. This time we are NOT going to the Orange Oswald area. The area will be most likely Long Wall (5.9+ to 5.12-) and DC Memorial Boulder (5.12+). We leave here Sat 7:00 and come back Sunday at about midnight. If the trip fills up quick please sign up …