TRIP CANCELLED, sorry
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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 …
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 …
Climbing the Via Ferrata
This trip is designed for climbers and brave non-climbers looking for a unique and fun adventure! No climbing experience is necessary. The trip takes place at Nelson Rocks on the VA/WVA border. Nelson Rocks is defined by two giant rock towers. Along these rock spires are bolted steel rebar steps. We will climb several hundred feet along these steel steps …
Via Ferrata — No Experience Necessary
This trip is a good opportunity to do what professional climbers do all the time- yet without their experience. Club will provide harnesses and biners. Climbing shoes aren’t required for this. Please visit the Nelson Rocks Home Page and view the pictures and diagrams for this trip. The trip takes place at Nelson Rocks on the VA/WVA border. Nelson Rocks …
Outd 301: Intro to Slacklining
Basically its like tight-rope walking on tubular webbing (the line slacks down as you walk on it). We’ll be messing around on the lawn trying to balance on this thing. Once you’ve figured that out you can try walking on it, turning around, sitting down, or even jumping on it and balancing. Its addictive! See you on the lawn at …
Climbing Via Ferrata, 2nd Try
This trip is designed for climbers and brave non-climbers looking for a unique and fun adventure! Everyone will go to the waitlist initially. I will add people as they sign up based on the number of drivers- preference will go to those who signed up for last week’s trip that was cancelled due to the weather. You will be let …
Sport Climbing Workshop + Climbing (Intermediate/Advanced)
There will be instructions on learning how to lead bolted routes. If you Top rope 5.9+ outdoors it may be time for you to start leading so give it a try. We also will sport climb there, 5.7-5.11, so If you know how to lead, sign up. if you don’t lead but top rope 5.9+ outdoors, go ahead and sign …
Climbing Via Ferrata
This trip is designed for climbers and brave non-climbers looking for a unique and fun adventure! Everyone will go to the waitlist initially. I will add people as they sign up based on the number of drivers- preference will go to those who have been waitlisted recently and for those who have not attended Rick’s 2 Via Ferrata trips. You …
Climbing Via Ferrata
This trip is designed for brave climbers and NON-climbers looking for a unique and fun adventure! The trip takes place at Nelson Rocks on the VA/WVA border. Nelson Rocks is defined by the two giant rock towers that crown a beautiful green mastiff. Some of the longest rock climbing pitches on the east coast can be found here. Along these …
High Ropes Course at UVa Poplar Ridge
This is an awesome opportunity to make new friends while challenging yourself on a high ropes course and in trust-based and other types of activities on the ground. Here’s what the Eric Henkel, Poplar Ridge director, says about the experience: “The high ropes course at Poplar Ridge is an opportunity to challenge yourself as you climb between trees over sixty …