This post is wayyy in advance but I wanted to get a feel for who might be interested in backpacking the Triple Crown over fall break! The catchy name comes from the three pretty sick summits we will hit along the 35ish-mile loop: McAfee Knob, Dragon’s Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs. We will leave Friday afternoon, drive two hours, and hike …
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Beginnermediate Backpacking: Three Ridges
Because I had to cancel my trip during the summer, I am giving this another shot. Three Ridges is a beautiful loop that is about 15 miles long with some breathtaking views. It has some nice climbs and a long descent. More information can be found at https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThreeRidges/ ** The Plan ** Meet at 9am and drive out to the …
Best Waitlist Relief Ever: Trip Leader Workshop!
Tired of getting waitlisted over and over again??? Just wanna send it with other outdoor enthusiasts all the friggin time??!? The best way to get on trips is to lead ’em, folks! Come hang out with me and learn the ins/outs of trip leading with the club! ***If you’re new to the outdoors, sweet! No experience necessary. WHY??? (Psssh cuz …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is *not* an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30 or 7pm each day.] 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 $195. BONUS if you’re a …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …
Backcountry Cooking Seminar – Making and Taste-Testing Backpacking Food
If you want to learn some basics, conventions, tips, and tricks in backpacking food, then this is the trip for you! No prior experience or knowledge necessary. We’ll be making a variety of different meals stemming from a few different philosophies: cheap-do-it-yourself, Mountain House, dry-food-for-life, etc. We will learn about the different pros and cons behind various backcountry cooking types, …
Gauley Paddling Weekend – “Not Swiss” Fest
Come on out for the first weekend of whitewater releases on the Gauley River near Summersville, WV. Every year, there is a Virginia boater family reunion of sorts at Tawney Farm http://tawneyfarm.com/index.html above the takeout/put in on the Middle Gauley at Mason’s Branch. There is a free spaghetti dinner Friday night, and live music on Friday and Saturday. If you’ve …
Welcome Back(Packing)!
Next weekend (the beginning of September) will be our last good chance to shirk our responsibilities and go backpacking before homework hits us heavy. I’ve had my eye on the Three Ridges loop for sometime now, and this is the perfect opportunity to go. The weather will be great, the views pleasant, and the woods relaxing: you will love yourself …
Endurance Day Hike at Three Ridges
Hey y’all, With classes and finals rapidly approaching, I’d love to take a full Saturday to hike one of Virginia’s most popular backpacking circuits, Three Ridges. Plenty of members have led this as a backpacking trip with ~7 miles the first day and ~7 miles the second (14.4miles total). I’d love to lead this as a day trip. The Three …
Monday Riprap
Guess hoo just bought an SNP pass and is scheming on a reimbursement so she can buy groceries. Hint: it’s me We’ll head out of Charlottesville around 6:30am for Riprap Hollow–deemed “one of the best circuit hikes in the Southern SNP”– on Monday morning as the drive is about an hour and a half. The hike should take 4-5 hours, …
Wednesday Morning Hightop
What’s up dudes, Let’s set the scene: it’s 11:45 on Wednesday morning. You’re in the backseat of a car full of four other outdoorsy folk, jamming out to some classic throwbacks. You’re sweaty, a little dirty, and very satisfied with the 5.6 miles of trail you just b l a z e d (metaphorically speaking, of course). HightopMountain This could …
**Canceled** Beginner Backpacking: Three Ridges
I’ve been itching to take another backpacking trip this summer, and with all of this beautiful weather I couldn’t resist Three Ridges is a beautiful loop that is about 15 miles long with some breathtaking views. It has some nice climbs and a long descent. More information can be found at https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThreeRidges/ ** The Plan ** Meet at 9am and …
Thursday Old Rag Morning Hike
Howdy folks, ***DRIVERS AND THOSE WITH SNP PARK PASS GET PRIORITY*** **DRIVERS REIMBURSED PLUS A 50% TIP CAPPED AT $20** Also I don’t have a car so i desperately need a driver!! ! Ready for a rad adventure to Old Rag? Then you came to the right place. If you know anything about Old Rag during peak seasons, tourists come …
Backpacking: Views, Arctic Tundra-Like Vegetation, Adventure!
[One or two spots still open; *call* Matt at 434-465-8733 a.s.a.p. if you want in.] Come cool off at DOLLY SODS, West Virginia: my *favorite* place to go backpacking within a handful of hours of Cville. Its Wilderness is unique, and different every time. Much of the vegetation on Dolly Sods’ 4000-foot plateau is interesting and rare in the Southeast …
New England Highpointing Road Trip – Featuring: the Presidential Traverse (Including a Summit of Mount Washington)
Good summer’s day, fellow outdoorsy hoos. I am here to announce the latest and greatest in summer adventures: New England Highpointing, including the Presidential Traverse. Highpointing: noun; the sport of ascending to the point at the highest elevation for a given area. As the title suggests, we will be hitting several New England highpoints including: – Ebright Azimuth, Deleware – …
Beginner/Intermediate Backpacking: Overall Run and Beecher Ridge-Snp
Howdy folks, I’m sick and tired of waiting for good weather, so I’m packing up and heading for the hills of Shenandoah National Park next weekend–rain or shine. Come join. I need an escape from the great indoors to the greater still outdoors. Approx. 12 miles/2 days The plan? Leave Saturday, June 2 @9am from Echols Brick Wall Arrive at …
Humpback Humpday
Bringing back a classic, humpback humpday!!! Driver needed! Will be reimbursed with love and adoration. (and money) We will depart at 6:30 for humpback rocks ~30 minute drive. then hike for a mile round trip to see sunset. Return at 9:00pm. I may bring some kind of snack and or beverage to enjoy at the top. Champagne? Finals are almost …
Advanced Backpacking: Spy Rock to Three Ridges or Rockfish Gap
Sup hiker trash, I’m just itching to get back out on the trails. I don’t have a plan yet but it would be nice to hike spy rock past three ridges and finish up at the Devil’s backbone brewery before returning to Charlottesville. Details: Leave shred shack at 4pm Friday the 11th. (might involve some night hiking but that’s okay) …
Finals Study Break — Humpback Sunset Hike!
Your favorite Humpback hooligan is BACK and hungry for some quality time atop ~ye Olde Faithful~ Take a recess break from finals and catch the sunset at Humpback on Thursday night. The sunset should be happening right around 8pm, so let’s leave at 6:15pm from Echols side-door, take the short cut up, enjoy the sunset and saunter on down after …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
OFFERINGS IN CVILLE: CHOOSE EITHER: MAY 9-10 MAY 16-17 MAY 26-27 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [This is *not* an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30 or 7pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …
Trail Days 2018 *Updated Time*
*Update times to make it just friday through sunday night* *need drivers. You will be reimbursed gas completely plus a $20 tip. Come with a full tank to the shred shack. This will be a very informal trip. There are many adventures we may choose to explore once we get to Damascus! TLDR: Read it, my prose is a damn …
Advanced Backpacking: Pacific Crest Trail Section in Washington State
Shall we go for a wee stretch of our leggies, just a slight total of 19,500 feet elevation gain over 108 miles, carrying all of our gear and food without resupply for 11 days and 10 nights? [The math: that’s an average of 11.4 miles and 2,050 feet elevation gain each day (some days more, maybe some days less)]. This …
**Canceled** Hot Cocoa with a Bearfence Sunrise
Canceled due to weather conditions 🙁 With some fresh snow on the mountains this week, we are looking at some prime sunrise hiking. Humpback has a silly road closure (and is incredibly icy) so this is possibly the next best thing. I also love hot cocoa on hikes so what better way to enjoy it then with the sunrise and …
Sunrise + Lunar Eclipse @ Humpback Rocks
It’s a special editiion humpday trip to Humpback! This is also waitlist relief for the Bearfence trip tomorrow if you’d like to see the super/blue/blood moon and sunrise all at once. The hike is a somewhat steep 1 mile to the top. The skies look clear in the morning, so we’ll hope to catch the partial lunar eclipse before the …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is *not* an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30 or 7pm each day.] 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 $195. BONUS if you’re a …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …
Disc Golf and Service *Moved to Thursday 2:30pm*
**MOVED from WEDNESDAY 2:00 to THURSDAY 2:30-7:00**. I apologize I have an meeting I can’t miss. We will head to walnut park ~20-30 minutes from cville and play some disc golf! In the process we will pick up as much trash as possible (on the course and around the park if we’re filling it.) I only have so many discs …
Canceled (Govt Shut Down…) Warm Weather Adventure to Chimney Rock!
Lets take advantage of the wonderful and warm weather for a hike to Chimney Rock in SNP! Plan: Meet at Echols at 1:30. Drive 1 hour ~maybe a little shorter~ to trailhead, hike for about 2 hours, have some time to hang, chat, and snack, drive back for about 1 hour. We should be back around 5:30. Enjoy the warm …
Dobie Mountain Day Hike
*Drivers needed* will be reimbursed and tipped Dobie Mountain is next to humpback but has less people and more mileage. We’ll leave echols at 9:00am and arrive at 9:45. The hike will take about 3.5 hours with a stop for lunch. That puts us back in Cville at 1:30. Hike description is here: 6.8 Miles https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/DobieMountain/ Things to bring: Sturdy …
How I Learned to Walk: a Backpacking Seminar
LOCATION and TIME are dependent on the school’s confirmation. I will text and email you if this changes. If you have ever thought to yourself “I’d like to bring my walks to the next level.” This “trip” is for you! This will be a lecture/interactive/flipped class room/other teaching buzz words experience carefully designed to teach you, the beginner to intermediate …
The Annual Koenig Moab Trip 2018!
Happy winter break ya goons. Get pumped because we’ve got quite the Christmas present for you: MOAB!!! This trip is honoring our fellow officer, climbing-instructor-extraordinaire, and founder of this trip, Matthew Koenig! Matthew started this annual trip back in 2015 and through it has passed on his passion for adventure to countless club members. We hope to lead this trip …
Humpback Sunset-Stargaze-Moonwatch-Sunrise Camping Trip!
Hey Everyone! I’m leading a camping trip to Humpback Rocks and would love for you to join! We’re supposed to have clear skies and I want to get a good look at the sky. We will get a great view of the Sunset, the Stars/Full Moon (I’m bringing my Telescope), and then the Sunrise the next morning! The plan is …
Spy Rock Late Night/Sunrise/Backpacking?
So I’ve recently discovered that there’s these things called “classes” with “exams” and idk how I feel about that (who thought this was a good time for a beach trip anyway?). Fortunately, I’m done with that stuff till finals after Wednesday night, so lets celebrate by going backpacking!(if 3 miles even counts?) Spy rock is a super short(1.6 mi each …
Humpback Sunrise: Early and Cold…But Worth it
Hi, friends! I just purchased a new pair of hiking boots and although wearing them around grounds is nice, I would really like to test them out on an actual hike! With that being said, HOOS DOWN TO HIKE HUMPBACK ON FRIDAY MORNING!?!? here’s the plan: -meet at Echols at 5:15am -get to Humpback at 5:45-6:00am -get to the top …
*Cancelled* Is this Nova?
NO! But also yes! Welcome the Northern Shenandoah Valley! On this trip we will explore NOVA as in Northern VA and Western NOVA. I have yet to figure out how to describe where I live but we are gonna see it either way. The incredibly Jae and yours truly are planning an overnight to Wolf’s Gap Campground. On this trip …
Sooooooo Hiking?
I used to understand how to do this hiking thing but now it makes no sense, why walk to a place if there isn’t a wall to climb? I’m going to see if stony mountain helps me to understand why people do this “hiking” thing. Plus it’s only like 4 miles What to bring: Water Shoes Food Candy? Money for …
Sun Appreciation Backpacking (Delayed Departure)
it is no surprise that charlie haywood is leading yet another outdoors adventure…this one in honor of our beautiful golden sun & his beautiful golden retriever. for those unfortunate folks who are stuck working all day (aka me) or for those who couldn’t strategically get a no-friday classes schedule or for those who are just too far down the waitlist …
Sun Appreciation Backpacking! (Ft. Golden Retriever)
Alright peeps, she may be 92,955,807 miles away, but this club wouldn’t be the poppin’ crew that it is without her and you know it. Let’s pay our respects. If you’re a lil rusty on your distances to celestial bodies, ‘she’ is the sun, and we gon show her some good ol’ fashioned outdoors club lovin’. This is a beginner …
Bodacious Beach Backpacking
*REANNOUNCEMENT OF NOVEMBER TRIP THAT WAS POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL – PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES* Beginner backpacking trip? The beach?? Bodacious outdoors bros and babes??? The limit of the number of reasons to go on this trip quite simply does not exist. Beachy shenanigans will likely include but are not limited to: jamming, swimming (clothing optional), sandcastle/fort building, flinging frisbees and …
Bike to Walnut Creek Park
This trip is being Co-lead by me and Grace Coguillo Hi everyone, this Sunday (10/15), we will be leading a group to Walnut Creek on a bike ride. It’s a 20 mile ride round trip, with pretty rolling back roads, so definitely doable, but obviously requires a bike! The park is beautiful and the weather is supposed to stay really …
Mcafee Knob Day Hike
What’s up guys, I am heading to Mcafee Knob this Friday (October 6th), which has some of the prettiest views in Virginia and probably the Appalachian Trail in general. We will be leaving UVA Echols dorm early ~ 5 AM to avoid the hottest part of the day and to get the 1hr 45 min drive out of the way. …
Mt. Rogers Backpacking Trip
Fall Break Backpacking: Still trying to figure out what the heck you are going to do over fall break? Join me in backpacking SOVA’s Mt. Rogers/Grayson Highlands. Mt. Rogers is the highest point in the state, but we will also hit Whitetop Mtn, the second highest point. Not sold yet? There are wild ponies that roam Grayson Highlands, and we …
Day Hike to Old Rag
Are midterms making you chew your nails again? Are you tired of being trapped in the library studying until your eyes hurt? Then join me on one of Virginia’s best hikes: Old Rag. This 9 mile round trip hike comes complete with 2,400 feet of elevation gain, awesome rock scrambles, and a 360 degree view at the top that will …
Roan Mountain Backpacking Trip
Hey everyone, I’m doing another fall break backpacking trip on short notice, this time to roan mountain in TN. Its going to be a 15-20 mile section of the AT, spending most of the time on bald mountain peaks with 360 views. Should be pretty good, you can google some images to get an idea. Unlike last year’s trip to …
Intro to Backpacking: Mt. Pleasant & Cold Mountain!
Pitch: Breathe in the first full day of autumnal glory; climb two mountains; rejoice in a Sound of Music-esque high mountain summit with open meadows and 360-degree views; bask in the warmth of a campfire / joyous song / s’mores / friendship; and make it back in time to see the Concert for Charlottesville the next day. As Hiking Upward …
Waitlist Relief Humpback Sunrise Hike!!1!1!1
*NEED DRIVERS. YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR GAS + 50% TIP* Greetings, fellow outdoorsfolk. It is time for us to rollout a waitlist relief hike. this is for u sad saps that have just HAD IT with these gosh darn waitlists. I will waitlist everyone who signs up, and then pick the people who have been waitlisted most often in …
*Cancelled* Last Second Jones Run/Doyle’s River Sanity Trip!
Want to enjoy the bliss of waterfalls on a laidback, beautiful hike? Have a lot of stress and responsibilities weighing you down? Fear no more, trade them all for a quick outing to Jones Run tomorrow. Should be in the 80’s on Saturday and beautiful! Let’s enjoy a nice drive down skyline and on the way to the Jones Run/Doyle …
Backpacking the Highest Peak East of the Mississippi – Mt. Mitchell
Calling all backpackers, highpointers, and hardcore outdoorsmen. Instead of wasting away your fall break making a few extra bucks or catching up on homework, come backpack North Carolina’s hardest and most rugged trail! The Black Mountain Crest Trail (12.6 miles one way – we’ll be going out and back for 25.2 miles) is known for its challenging terrain and aggressive …
Early Bird Old Rag!
Alright homies. It’s that time of year again. Old Rag is Virginia’s most popular hike and rn Old Rag is ~primo~ bc the weather has cooled off a bit, so I wanna get out there and slay that rock scramble with those willing to wake up early enough. Why so early? Because with nice weather comes buttloads*** (it’s an actual …