Hi folks, Sorry for this last minute notice. I will use a Cessna 172 to circle around the woods and do some aerial photographing. There are three empty seats on the airplane. I plan to take off around 4pm today and spend one hour in the air. The weather can’t get any better! Welcome aboard! Please contact me at:434-906-2968.
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Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Wilderness First Aid + Cpr/Aed/Choking Certification Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area This will be held at a beautiful UVa Thomas Jefferson-designed installation, way up in the mountains above Blacksburg at UVa’s Mountain Lake Biological Station. There’s a small lake for swimming or boating, …
Backpacking: Crabtree Falls + Spy Rock 14mi [Intro-Level]
Come hike to some of the most majestic waterfalls on the East coast then camp next to a boulder giving a 360deg view of the religious range in George Washington Forest. This hike will be incredible. If you haven’t been backpacking before, this will make for a great intro hike. I can help with purchasing food (txt me), filling any …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Test Trip Announcement
Don’t sign up for this, workin on some stuff.
Test Trip Announcement
Don’t sign up for this, workin on some stuff.
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
[Update] Mountain Biking *Saturday* Fun-Day (Intro)
Here eyre here yeeeee, On this upcoming Saturday, a gang of young lads and ladies shall embark on a quest to the slightly sub par holy Mecca of Charlottesville mountain biking: PREDDY CREEK. It’s right up 29, twenty miles north of town. We’ll meet at Echols at 2 and should be back by 5ish. Even though I am teaching mountain …
Information Session / Trip Leader Workshop – Tuesday @ 8 Pm Clark 108
Wilderness Comrades, We will be having our next and final Information/Signup Session this Tuesday, January 27th @ 7pm in Clark 108. This session will include a brief presentation about the club and how it works, as well as an opportunity to officially sign up and pay dues (cash, check, or credit card accepted). For more information about the club, keep …
Information Session / Trip Leader Workshop
Come out to Clark 108 this Tuesday the 27th at 8pm to start your career as the next Lewis, Clark, or Sacagawea. Do the following items entice you? -Taking trips according to YOUR schedule -Traveling to places YOU want to go -Gaining invaluable leadership experience -Being a member of Outdoors at UVa for free -Providing a satisfying outdoors experience for …
#Coleege Night Jumpcville
YOYOYOYOYOYOY, IF you didn’t know, charlottesville has a WORLD RENOWNED jump house. They have trampolines on trampolines on trampolines on walls. They have a dodgeball and basketball set up. And most importantly FOAM PITS. $$$$: 10 dolla an hour When: Wednesday night meet at Echols Brick wall at 8:00 pm Whatchu need: jumping outfit and a warm smile 😉
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> “Much more fun …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> …
O’hill Shredding – a Beg/Int Mountain Biking Story
Hey all you sun-eaters, Do you love to shred? Of course you do; you’re in the shreddiest club on grounds. Have you not gotten the chance to shred but have been aching to? Call me your knight in shining armor. I’m trying to get high on 2 wheels this Thursday on God’s mountain: O’hill. BEGINNERS WELCOME! I’ll show you some …
Learn About Nols! (National Outdoor Leadership School)
Are you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? Need to expand your technical and leadership skill base in the back country? Come talk with a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) rep about courses, internships and job opportunities! Come by the UVA Chemistry building room 304 Thursday, October 9th from 7-8:30pm!. We will have pizzas at hand to fuel …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
[Course might be full. Join, and then reply-to-all on your welcome-to-adventure email to see if a space is still available. Thanks!] This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
***2 spots open in this weekend’s class at UVA!*** Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $180. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details:www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > anywhere you’re out traveling > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > March 1 – 2: Princeton, NJ* (near Philadelphia) > March 8 – 9: Knoxville, TN* > March 22-23: Washington, …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > Nov. 9-10, 2013: Blacksburg, VA* > Nov. 16-17, 2013: Washington, DC > Jan. 11-12, 2014: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA* at UVa School of Medicine > Jan. …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking. Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification card. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. I’ll serve as your instructor, and I’ll make the class be …
Cpr + Aed Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR and AED. Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. I’ll serve as your AHA instructor, and I’ll make the class be FUN. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> “Much more fun than usual!” >> “Awesome. Humorous.” >> “Matt …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > Sep. 21-22: Virginia Beach, VA* > Oct. 12-13: Richmond, VA* > Oct. 19-20: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA* (at UVA med school Jordan Hall) > Nov. 9-10: …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Cert Course
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > March 2 – 3: Knoxville, TN* > March 23-24: Richmond, VA* > April 6 – 7: Blacksburg, VA* > April 13-14: Princeton, NJ* > …
End of the World…Cancelled
Today is the END OF DAYS. THE ARMAGEDDON. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. THE MAYAN TIME LAPSE. Join us on this most epic of last adventures. This club was secretly founded for the purpose of finding the smartest, sexiest, and most adventurous people to survive the inevitable apocalypse. You have been selected to survive. In the early days of the club, the …
Hazel River(Area) Overnight
So this will be a about 8-10 miles on our first day. We will begin our loop along this route http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/HazelRiver/index.asp We will quickly diverge from this route after the falls and cave(woot woot no idea though and not planning on going far in if real) We will stay up on Hazel Mt on the and camp hear the intersection …
Snowshoe Day Trip
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now winter. With a little help from dear Sandy, Snowshoe has opened early this year and is ready to be shrod upon. So please join me in not studying for finals (for one day at least) and lets go slide down a snowy hill with pieces of wood strapped to our feet! Now i understand …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Cert Course
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > wilderness area Outdoors at UVAers: SAVE $25 off regular $175 WFA rate, many THANKS to Officer Lindsey for arranging a classroom location for us. Bonus if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course fee back by reimbursement! …
Super Sweet Ski Movie
So, here’s how it goes. Our friends at VASST are putting up a showing of Teton Gravity Research’s new movie, The Dream Factory, this Friday in the Chem Auditorium. I figured this is pretty sweet and y’all might want to hear about it. For those of you who don’t know, Teton Gravity Research is a super sweet SKI film production …
Snowshoe Season Passes for $250!!!
Ladies and Gentlemen, get ready for the main event! The gods cursed us last year with a winter to be forgotten, but alas, do not lose heart, for the night is darkest just before the dawn: and the dawn is coming! And by all of that I mean, that its gonna snow a but ton this winter. So wax your …
Hawks Nest Boulders
This trip is part of the NRG Extravaganza. Which you would really regret missing trust me its where dreams come true. Lets go check out the juicy boulders(possibly find the best one on the east coast) in the Gorge. I have been dreaming of it for a while but keep getting tricked into roping up instead. But not again lets …
Wilderness First Responder Certification Course
A rare find, this is the first time this course has been offered in Cville in several years. “Wilderness” can be: > a natural area (forest, sea, desert, etc.) > a rural area not near a hospital > an urban disaster zone (natural or terrorist) … any situation in which time of injury to time in hospital is more than …
Intermediate Mountain Biking – Preddy Creek
Recoup from week 1 of exams so you’ll be ready for week 2. We’re gonna go check out the trails at Preddy Creek Trail Park (http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=parks&relpage=12589) and probably bike for about 2 hours. I’ve heard that the trails are very flowy with minimal roots and rocks, so they should be pretty chill and fun, but you should definitely be confident …
Explore a Freaking Wild Cave! Marshall’s Cave
This trip is for bad-asses only. We’ll be exploring an intermediate cave in western Virginia. You need to acquire for yourself: Warm clothes. Sturdy shoes. You will get muddy. You may get wet especially if you are uncoordinated. You will want extra underwear for when you pee yourself in excitement for having done such an awesome trip. 2 2 2 …
Slackling Serendipity.
Running out of solid S illiterations but anyway. Come get you some of the slackling goodies around 4ish. Bring friends or even strangers if you want. If you have never slacklined then now is when you should start. If you have a line you better show up too and we will make it twice the epic. If you “have to …
Glorious Mt Pleasant Journey Perfect for Newbies.
Come take part in the illustrious tradition of the pilgrimage to Mt. Pleasant. Perfect chance to chomp into a little bit of fall in your post midterm library florescent bulb induced stupor. This is amazing place with 2 awesome 5 miles loops to hike. The Cole Mt loop has an amazing saddle(meadow between 2 mts I had to look that …
The Dawn of Another Stupendous Semester of Slacking.
So for you newbs out there here is the story on this is it is what will hopefully become a weekly event on the lawn(until it gets to cold for my feets). Incase you didnt know we are blessed with one of the more serene slacking spots around here at UVA so you better come check it out. Especially since …
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 …
Pilgrimage to Ragged Mountain
Incase you havent celebrated Easter in another way so far which is far to common in college students as there are no traditions of particular interest to college students connected with Easter. Anyway back to what i was saying, come Pilgrimage to Ragged Mountain with me. Feel free to bring painted eggs along preferably those yogurt covered chocolate ones. So …
Christening a New Slacklining Season Sure to Be Full of Juicyness
So several things brought about the birth of this moment. 1. Spring break on Cumberland Island and the warmness that brought to my slacklining soul 2. no trips posted at this moment site looked so sad 3. a checking of 10 day forecast that showed upper 60’s for friday(hey thats good for now) So the story will be some as …
Slackin at the Creekathon.
Yeah yeah get it get it. Come out a little early to Creekathon and get ya some slackin action going on. All are welcome whether you are a slacking elite or not even close. We will slack for a bit then head over to food. If you cant make this trip no worries you can get yours too because I …
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Outdoors Style Beach Week for Free!
Outdoors style beach week for FREE! Want to go to Beach Week? Don’t want to spend loads of money? Gotta see mommy for Mothers Day? Monday the 12th we are going to travel down to Oregon Inlet, NC. This is a SWEET campground right on the beach in the Outer Banks. There is a layer of awesome dunes between us …