***Unfortunately the weather isn’t looking too bright for us this weekend (damn you Joaquin!!!). I’ve decided to go ahead and cancel the trip because the trail is fairly weather-dependent. If we went we would have to be crossing the creek when it is flooded up to a few feet, and we would be having to trek through some pretty heavy …
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Reading Day Rock
So I know I’m gushing, but seriously. Rocks, y’all. Can’t get enough. I’m headed west to explore! If you folks want to get out there and explore, too, let’s carpool. The final destination is the New, but we can talk about a couple stops along the way and locations when we get there, such as Goshen, Douthat, GW. You can …
“Topo…What???” Sat 9/26 Riprap Hollow
Let’s meet up at 9am Saturday, September 26 for a hike and to go over map reading basics. We’ll head to Riprap Hollow about an hour away in southern Shenandoah National Park for a 10 mile hike. Before taking off I’ll review some basics and provide you with a simple topo map of the trail. We’ll take it slow with …
Supercool Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Hike Number 2
Interested in the Lunar Eclipse but didn’t get onto Jeremiah’s trip? In need of a break from the stress of midterms? Want to enjoy hot cocoa and the company of the raddest people on grounds while observing the 2015 Supermoon? Then consider coming with me to Cold Mountain this Sunday, September 27th for the Supercool Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Hike 🌚! …
2015 New River Gorge Extravaganza (Nrge) — Carpool
TO: Everyone attending the 2015 New River Gorge Extravaganza, **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** If you make it onto an adventure for the NRGE, sign up for this adventure. DO NOT sign up if you are waitlisted for an NRGE adventure. The point of this “adventure” is to make it easier for the officers and I …
Ramsey’s Draft Trekkin’
The weather is beckoning us to come outside and frolic in the cool air. Seriously though, every time I walk outside right now I start smiling as the suffocation of summer has left us and freeing fall has arrived. Come celebrate these great alliterative facts with me on a backpack this weekend! Get stoked for some delicious trail food (think …
Backpacking: Cold Mt + Mt Pleasant [Beginners Welcome]
Before classes get intense, let’s get in tents. The Mt Pleasant loop (~5.5mi) and Cold Mountain loop (~5.5mi) are rich with diverse terrain and breathtaking views and panoramas. The forecast (Oronoco, VA) is looking pretty stellar as well. The plan is to start Saturday afternoon, complete the Mt Pleasant loop and 2 miles of the Cold Mountain loop, camping just …
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 Trip- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
***UPDATE*** Cancelled from lack of interest-better luck fall break ****** Hey everyone! I wanted to do a somewhat longer backpacking trip before the end of summer and have had my eye on the Hazel Creek/Forney Creek Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, sometime between august 11th and 22th. I was planning on following the 56.7 mile trail described …
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 …
Intro to Backpacking: Three Ridges
It’s gonna be the end of May! I know some of you were busy during the year and haven’t gotten your dues worth, and I’m sure many of you nature lover’s are bored and trapped in Charlottesville. Definitely consider coming along on one of the most scenic and my favorite hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s super noob friendly. …
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 …
Big Run Loop — Overnight Intro to Backpacking
Looking for a moderately-challenging, intro backpacking adventure? You’ve found it! Big Run Loop is a circuit trail in Shenandoah National Park (~MP 81 on Skyline Drive) that offers a great opportunity for a 2-day, 1-night backpacking trip to familiarize with the fundamentals of backcountry hiking, navigation, and camping. We will be meeting at the Chemistry Building at UVa to organize …
**Cancelled**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 backcountry? Come talk with a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) representative about courses, internships and job opportunities! Come by Monroe Hall, room 122 Thursday, March 5th from 7:00pm-8:00pm!. We will have pizzas on hand to fuel your outdoor enthusiasm, …
Spring Break: Moab, Ut Multi-Sport Adventure!
Don’t have any spring break plans yet? Come to Moab, Utah with the club!!! Moab is a multi-sport paradise, with tons of amazing rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and even backcountry skiing! March in Moab is perfect adventure weather with temps in the mid-60s and plenty of sun! Being a breathtaking desert destination situated on the …
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 …
Humpback Rocks Finals Break!
Take a finals break this Friday and hike Humpback Rocks! We’ll leave from Echols Dorm (side door) at 10:00 AM and get back around 1:30 PM. The hike up should only take about 30 minutes then we’ll spend some time at the top enjoying the awesome view! Bring: sturdy shoes water snacks / lunch
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: >> …
Backpackin’, S’mores and Starz
It’s Monday night and you’re staring at your computer screen despairing of life because the clock is ticking towards midnight and you’ve still got 10 pages of a paper to write. And it’s only Monday. You think to yourself “Self, what am I doing with my life right now?” And then like a shining star in the distant, dark night …
Roan Highlands Fall Break Backpacking Trip
Come Join me for the first few days of fall break exploring the beautiful mountains of Tennessee! I saw someone led this trip in the summer and it looked so awesome I wanted to try it! This is a 28 mile stretch of the AT and it is absolutely beautiful. Here are the details: Meet at 6pm at Echols and …
Riprap Hollow Day Hike!
There once was a lad named Jack, Who decided one day to backpack. But because of his say, We can only stay for a day, And do not forget: bring a snack! Drivers needed and have priority! Gas will be reimbursed to drivers. You will want a snack/lunch, 2 quarts of water, comfortable shoes, clothing that is warm enough. This …
Ramsey’s Draft Fall Break Backpacking!
Hoo needs to see family or stay in cville during fall break- come backpacking instead. Ramsey’s Draft is a cool area with a ton of old growth Hemlock trees, a nice mountain we’ll hike along, and of course the draft itself (a draft is just Virginia lingo for a creek) We’ll leave early on Saturday morning, drive out- it’s not …
Carpooling to the Nrge
TO: Everyone attending the 2014 New River Gorge Extravaganza, **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** If you make it onto an adventure for the NRGE, sign up for this adventure. DO NOT sign up if you are waitlisted for an NRGE adventure. The point of this “adventure” is to make it easier for the officers and I …
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 …
Three Ridges Beginner Backpacking Trip -Canceled
This is a beginners backpacking trip, no prior experience necessary. This is one of the most popular circuit hikes on Blue Ridge Parkway, and it is an absolute beautiful hike! It should be a great time and a great and fairly easy introduction to backpacking if you’ve never been before. We will leave around 9am on Saturday, and will only …
Stony Man Mountain Hike- Sunday, Sept 21, 2014
All- I am traveling up to Charlottesville the weekend of Sept 20th and I couldn’t resist setting up a quick hike. Let’s hike Stony Man Mountain on Sunday, September 21st. Stony Man Mountain is 3.4 mile Easy hike. Stony Man Mountain is the park’s second highest mountain after Hawksbill. This is one of the most scenic circuits in the park …
St. Mary’s Wilderness Hike
We will be hiking a short 5.5 miles in St. Mary’s Wilderness area, and spend some time swimming next to BEAUTIFUL waterfalls. It will be a fantastic way to spend a Sunday! The water will be COLD, but the weather should be nice! Check out the hiking upward photos of the falls: http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/StMarysWilderness/ St. Mary’s is just over one hour …
Humpback Rocks
Lets go hiking this Sunday morning and see an unbelievable view. Its a short (0.8 miles) but almost all uphill hike with a great view of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the top! The hike itself is only about 20 to 30 minutes but we will enjoy the view at the summit for a bit. We will leave from Echols …
Roan Highlands Backpacking
What: Hi everyone, what better way to spend a long weekend than venturing to the mountains of Tennessee! This backpacking trip will take us along a 28 mile section of the Appalachian trail, and cross through a long section of wide, open, rolling hills letting you see far, far away! Here are some pictures from the trail that I stole …
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 …
Saturday Humpnap Rocks
We’re going to leave pretty early in the morning on Saturday, 8am! In order to get up to the top (9ish) before it gets too hot then enjoy a nice early morning nap up there. You can either bring a sleeping pad or hammock or just nap on rocks. I can get some club sleeping pads if you need. Should …
Three Ridges Hammocking
It’s 14.5 miles total (so 7ish each day) with great views and the weather looks great! Here’s the hike http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThreeRidges/ . The plan is hammock camping, so bring a hammock or plan to sleep under the stars on the ground. Club Provides: Gas, stove You Provide: All of your backpacking gear Hammock Sunscreen
Backpacking Laurel Prong
Let’s get weird in the woods Laurel Prong and Hazeltop loop in the SNP, about 8 miles that isn’t too strenuous, but still enough to enjoy. Leave around 9 on Saturday morning, come back by 5 (at the latest) Sunday. You provide: -yourself -Water (probably about 3 liters. We’ll have access to streams, so we can filter some water out …
Backpack / Snow Shoe the at
Backpacking/Snowshoe Camping Adventure. What: 15 miles of snowshoeing, 1 night of camping, 100s of memories. When: This Saturday and Sunday leave at 9am get back Sunday afternoon. Where: The closest AT to Charlottesville. The weather looks sick on Saturday and Sunday, http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/US/VA/Charlottesville.html & the snow will still be on the ground. So let’s go play outside. We’ll be heading out …
An Evening with Author and Long Distance Hiker Jennifer Phar Davis
Join me for an evening with an author, speaker, and three-time Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jennifer Phar Davis. We’ll meet at the Chapel Free Trolley Bus Stop (McCormick Rd.) at 6:30PM and take the bus to the Jefferson School City Center. Books: http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Pharr-Davis/e/B002PCG9JC Biography from amazon.com: Jennifer Pharr Davis grew up in the North Carolina Mountains, where she developed a love …
Cumberland Island Spring Break 2014
Do you find yourself lacking an awesome plan for spring break? Do you like islands? Do you find armadillos amusing? Do you like backpacking on flat trails? Do wild horses outside your tent in the morning excite you? Do you want to see ruins of Great Gatsby’s mansion? (well it’s the Carnegie Mansion…) Then you should join my spring break …
Canceled: Snowshoeing at Canaan Valley Resort, West Virginia- Saturday February 8th
Let’s check out some snow trails in Canaan Valley, West Virginia on Saturday, February 8th! So, I got snow shoes for Christmas and I have been meaning to try them out! I am hoping this upcoming weekend (February 8th) will allow us to check out the beautiful Canaan Valley area in West Virginia. If you are interested in checking out …
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, …
Humpback- Saturday November 23rd
Let’s take a quick trip and hike Humpback! Carpooling: If you are interested in car pooling or being a driver, please let me know. We will leave at 11am from Echols dorm. I am currently opening this up to 4 people until another driver joins the wait list. What to bring: dress in layers, comfortable shoes, a camera, lunch/snack. Subject …
Bird Knob- Sunday, Nov 10, 2013
Let’s hike Bird Knob which is located in George Washington National Forest. Bird Knob is considered moderate and is an 8 mile hike. There are two spectacular vistas just 1.5 miles into this hike after the Massanutten Trail levels off on the ridge. We will start out the hike near the FRONT of the parking area on the white blazed …
Mary’S Rock South and Hawksbill Mountain- Saturday, November 9th, 2013
All- Let’s head North on Skyline Drive to check out Mary’s Rock South and Hawskbill Mountain. Mary’s Rock South hike is a moderate hike that is 2.6 miles out and back. It starts in Meadow Spring Trail and ascends immediately, then levels only to climb again. After about .4 mile, you’ll see a huge stone chimney which is all that …
Dolly Sods Backpacking Trip
Come backpacking and enjoy the last of the fall colors before it gets too cold and before finals season unexpectedly arrives! We’ll be heading out to Dolly Sods in West Virginia. This area is super cool because its a plateau with a landscape that is normally found in Canada. But it’s only three hours away from us instead of 10! …
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. …