“The Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky is one of the best rock-climbing areas in the world. Its solid well-featured sandstone makes for steep, spectacular climbing, with an almost equal mix of sport and traditionally protected pitches.” The Red River Gorge trip (springbreak edition) is back! This is internationally popular destination for climbers. CLIMBS: The Red is set up a …
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Int./Adv. Climbing at the Red River Gorge
It’s Thanksgiving break! I for one am thankful for steep sandstone and a beautiful forecast next week. So join me for a 4-day climbing trip to one of North America’s premier climbing destinations, the Red River Gorge The current plan is for two cars to leave town on Friday (11/19), at 1pm and 8pm. We will be returning to Charlottesville …
Intermediate-Advanced Climbing at the New
Looks like we will be able to squeeze in another great weekend of climbing at the New. The weather is supposed to be around 60 deg F high for Fri-Sun. I am thinking Whipporwill, the Lake (Pirate’s Cove), and Endless but they are subject to change. We will leave Thursday at 8pm and drive 3.5 hrs to WV. There will …
Beginner Climbing at Franklin
Let’s spend a sunny day climbing at Franklin! I actually changed my mind from Peak last minute because the weather is looking so great. Trip Requirement: Able to tie in and belay. Able to top rope 5.8. If you need any climbing gear, please check them out yourself at the regularly scheduled gear room or by arranging a time with …
Intermediate-Advanced Climbing at Obed, Tn
The Obed is located near Knoxville, TN, and is a major climbing area created by the eroding effects of a river on Cumberland Plateau sandstone. If that sounds familiar, it is because this is also how the New River Gorge and Red River Gorge were formed, and the Obed is of similarly high quality. Expect sloper, jugs, and massive roofs …
Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #3
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
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
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 …
Brms Discount Night #2
Hello fellow gearheads, Our discount night at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is coming up fast! Mon April 12th 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 prior …
Climbing: Intro to Trad Gear
Ever wanted to learn the basics of placing gear? Now’s your chance! We’ll head out to Hidden Rocks near Harrisonburg and I’ll go through common pieces of trad gear, how they work, how to place them, how not to place them, how to retrieve them from the rock (aka clean them), and some additional things outside of merely placing gear …
Spring Climb
The spring weather is finally here. How about spending a gorgeous day at Franklin climbing? The Franklin Tick List (Best Routes of Franklin According To Joe, *’ed Routes Are Franklin Classics): Castaways* – 5.8 Blood, Sweat, and Chalk* – 5.9 Shipwrecked – 5.9 Bircham’s Beach* – 5.10a Mean Gene’s – 5.10a Eddie’s 10b Roof – 5.10b Decompression Sickness* – 5.10b/c …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Horror Rock Climbing, All Levels
To celebrate our previous scary climbing moments we are heading to Hidden Rock this Sun. We will return early evening. All levels are welcome (first time beginner to advanced trad climbers). Costume is mandatory. The theme is: 40 ft free fall, hit the ground and spray your brain out of your nose and ears (eyes optional) to the trees minimum …
Multi-Pitch Climbing
This is an intermediate-advanced day-trip to Seneca Rocks. To join you must know how to rappel and be solid at 5.9 outdoors. We drive Sun morning, then climb a couple multipitch routes on the Western side which will be sunny in afternoon (difficulty depends on the participants) and come back late night. Everybody will be waitlisted until more trad leaders …
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 …
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 …
Beginner/Intemediate Outdoor Climbing
There are easy/moderate routes, 5.5-5.10 ,there. The 5.# means life/pain/passion for some people. do not mind if you don’t understand yet. you will get it. Hidden rock is an hour and 15 minutes driving from here. There is a short hike (20 minutes) so bring proper shoes (sandals not a good choice). -The trip is subject to the weather and …
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 …
Multi-Pitch Climbing
This is an intermediate-advanced day-trip to Seneca Rocks. To join you must know how to rappel and be solid at 5.9 outdoors. We drive Sat late morning to be there at noon, then climb a couple multipitch routes on the Eastern side which will be in the shade in afternoon (difficulty depends on the participants) and come back late night. …
New River Gorge Climbing
Come climbing this weekend at the New River Gorge. There’s a 30% chance of T-storms on Saturday, so we’ll have to see if the weather pans out. We can decide where we want to go based on what people want to do. You should be able to climb 5.9 in your sleep to come (not really). We might go to …
Thursday Night at Peak
Its Summer! Its College Night at Peak! Lets do some climbing now that finals are not in the way. The Club provides: climbing equipment and a ride to Peak You provide: all the climbing equipment that you do have, dinner/snack $, and $ to get into peak. So you all on Thursday!
New River Gorgathon
TRIP CANCELLED, sorry
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 …
Trad Anchor Workshop(Advanced)
This clinic is for climbers who have trad led or cleaned before or intend to do lead trad. the workshop is highly recommended if you have trad led multipitch routes or intend to do so. I will start with showing some more advanced knots. It could help if you look at climbing books and practice them this week. We go …
Alpine Rock Climbing
The level of this adventure is “frozen intermediate”. the weekend looks perfect for some fun. it is supposed to be uncomfortable but not too cold. we leave Sat morning, climb the west side with boots (sturdy boots). bivy at the top of seneca at the night. leave our gear up there and rappel down to the East side Sunday early …
Intro to Mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest
**Aarash is the real leader of this trip** – I’ll just be organizing some of the logistics. We’ll fly from Washington, DC to Portland, OR together and spend 5 days there (~2 days are for traveling). We’ll first camp low on a glacier to learn and practice alpine camping and climbing techniques for ~3 days. Some of the techniques will …
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 …
Multi Pitch Climbing, in Memory of Todd Skinner
We climb in Seneca this Sunday in Memory of Todd Skinner, the free climbing pioneer and author of books “Beyond the Summit” and “Modern Rock Climbing” who died Monday while descending the first ascent of a route in Yosemite. To join you must know how to rappel and be solid at 5.8 outdoors. We drive sunday early morning to Seneca, …
Beginner/Intermediate Climbing at Hidden Rocks
Alright everyone, I want to head out Sunday to Hidden Rocks. This is going to be a fairly small group (no more than 2 cars, prob 8 people at the most), and we will head out to Hidden Rocks. Hidden Rocks is past Harrisonburg, probably about an hour and a half away. This trip is designed for beginners who have …
Multi-Pitch Day-Trip Climbing
To join you must know how to rappel and be solid at 5.9 outdoors. We drive sunday morning to Seneca, climb a couple multipitch routes ( difficulty depends on the participants) and come back late night. Trad leaders have privilage, but if interested in following, sign up. The final number of participants depends on the number of leaders who join. …
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 …
Day Trip to Seneca/Advanced Multipitch Climbing
We drive sunday morning to Seneca, climb a couple multipitch routes ( defficulty depends on the participants) and come back late night. Trad leaders have privilage, but if interested in following, sign up. The final number of participants depends on the number of leaders who join. To join you must know how to rappel. I will let you know by …
Climbing Blowout Weekend – Intermediate/Advanced
Come out to the New with us for some awesome climbing! Since it’s summertime, then T-storms are expected every afternoon – we’ll get up early and get some good climbing in before the thunder clouds roll in. Probable destinations: Bubba (for sure!), Summersville, and the Meadow. We can also climb at Bridge Buttress in the rain. You should be able …
Beginner/Intermediate Outdoor Climbing at Hidden Rocks
Let’s go climbing at Hidden Rocks! To come on this trip, you should have previous climbing experience, and enjoy working on routes 5.7 or harder. I might take 1-2 people who have climbing experience, but do not know how to belay. Sign up and I can teach you at the crag. The club provides: All gear you don’t have, gas …
Devil’s Marbleyard After Graduation Hike
This is one of the most prominent hikes in VA. “Devil’s Marbleyard is tucked deep into Arnold’s Valley. Although not very well-known, it is one of the most spectacular hikes in Virginia because it has fun scrambling and great views. It starts with an easy 1.5 mile hike through the woods. From there, the mountain opens up into a 100 …
Intermediate Climbing at Franklin
Franklin Crag is a unique limestone formation in West Virginia. The climbs range from 5.7 to 5.12. This trip is designed for climbers who are able to climb routes that are rated at 5.8 or harder. Top-ropes will be set up for those who are unable to lead climb. After climbing we will most likely stop in Harrisonburg for dinner …
Climb at Kaymour – Intermediate/Advanced
Now that daylight savings has made the sun go down later, we can get a full day of climbing in WV in one day. We’ll try to be on the rock by noon if not earlier and then climb till dusk around 8:30. If you can climb 5.9 well, you should sign up for this trip. You do not need …
Trad Anchor Workshop(Advanced)
This clinic is for climbers who have trad led or cleaned before. the workshop is highly recommended if you have trad led multipitch routes or intend to do so. we go over different anchor systems, make practice anchors and discuss them. I will let you know by Friday morning if you are in. you may bring your climbing shoes to …
Climbing at Hidden Rocks
Tomorrow is supposed to be a great day, so let’s go climbing at Hidden Rocks! To come on this trip, you should have previous climbing experience, and know how to tie in to a harness and belay. We will be setting up topropes in the 5.7-5.9 range. Afterwards, we’ll be stopping for some food. Possibly at Cici’s – so come …