Well folks, Let’s go to Peak and do the climbing. If you haven’t been to Peak, it’s cool (and also you should fill out this waiver before you go https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de). If you’ve been to Peak before, you already know that its cool and you should come with me! All skill levels are welcome! People with experience belaying will get priority …
Announcements
Fight the Shred Withdraw: Intermediate Climbing at Old Rag
It’s the week after Moab. You’re either gonna be going through adventure withdraw after a week of shredding on the daily OR you’ll have severe FOMO from seeing/hearing about all the sends from the trip. Either way, you’ll want to climb, so why fight it?? Let’s climb! I’m planning to send the Sunset Walls at Old Rag, which has a …
Another Peak?
Come get sendy with me at Peak! I want to get some extra rope climbing in before Spring Break, so I will be prioritizing those that are TR/lead belay certified. This does not mean, however, that the trip is limited to more experienced climbers. Beginners please join this trip, just know that you’ll either be bouldering or on auto-belay. If …
Climbing at Peak Rva
waddup come climb at peak in richmond on saturday. all skill levels welcome! if you haven’t been, its sick. but also fill out this waiver first: https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de the plan: – meet at echols at 10:00 am -arrive at peak 11:15ish -climb until 2:30ish or later or earlier or whatever people are feeling -arrive back in cville by 4:30 ish what …
Big Beantown Bash: Climbing and Sailing in Ma!
Calling only the most sendy of people. This trip is just too badass to pass up. We will be taking a long weekend and heading up to the great northeast on the adventure of a lifetime. There will be laughs, numerous bathroom breaks, all you can buy food, sailing, rock climbing, thrifting, and Boston Burger Co’s 420 burger! We will …
Peak of the Week
Hey guys! I don’t know about you but I have been DYING to hit Peak again before spring break. If so, spend your Friday with me sending it in Richmond. I am going to make this trip a little later in the day so if you have later Friday classes you can still come with:) All experience levels are welcome! …
Beginner Bouldering Beta: Intro to Climbing at Slaughter
So you’ve been wanting to try out climbing but don’t have anyone to go with. No more! Join me and a few other beginner climbers in learning the ropes at the UVA Climbing Center. This is going to be pretty informal; I’m mostly just there so that you don’t have to get into climbing by yourself. However, I will be …
The Ultimate Moabian Seminar
Are you going out to Moab and not quite sure what you need? THEN BINGPOT! THIS IS FOR YOU!! This is a workshop centered around going out to Moab and making sure that you are prepared for the awesome week of sending it in ways you never thought possible. What we are going to be going over: – What a …
Sustainability/Environmental Education Workshop
Passionate about sustainability or environmental education? Care about preserving that outdoor playground we love so dearly? Wanna get more involved in your favorite CIO on Grounds, and creatively contribute to something meaningful? Look no further. This will be the first of a series of workshops for the Outdoors Club’s sustainability initiative. You’ll learn how to lead trips with an environmental …
**Time Changed** it’s Always a Good Climb (Peak!!)
My dear partners in climb, I want to go to peak, you want to go to peak, let’s get together. Priority on this trip will be given to people that can belay (bonus points if you can lead) and are hyped to climb for several hours. Never climbed? Waiver time! Less time filling out paperwork = more time shredding. https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de …
Monday Peakin’
Peak is a climbing gym about an hour and 15 mins away with bouldering, toprope, and sport galore! ***Priority will be given to people who already know how to belay and are stoked to climb for several hours*** If you’ve never been to Peak, please fill out the waiver form before we go: https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de YOU Bring: -water -snacks -$10 for …
Its Peak Time for a Climb
So come join me for an awesome Friday afternoon climbing!!! We will be climbing for a while, so come prepared to get pumped! ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED!!! If you have never been then have no fear, I can show you the ropes and you’ll have a blast. Never climbed?? Waiver time!! (Fill this out if you have not been …
**Location Changed** Ye Olde Trip Leader Workshoppe
Even though I requested Clark 101 the Source gave me **New Cabell 323** (Trust me, I am just as upset about the distance as you are). Anyways, c’est la vie and e’re going to have a great time anyway!! ————————————– HEYO! Tired of getting stuck on waitlists? Wait no longer! The best way to get on trips is to lead …
Feeling Nostalgic:Old Peak
Old Peak needs some love too, guys. Game Plan: We’ll drive about 1 hr 15 to Peak, send it (like always) for a couple hours, and head back to Cville. ***Priority will be given to people who already know how to belay and are stoked to climb for several hours*** If you’ve never been to Peak, please fill out the …
Get Ready to Rock: Climbing at Peak Rva
I just learned how to lead climb and I’m absolutely PUMPED to put my new skills to the test. Come pregame the Duke game with me at Peak in Richmond. Haven’t climbed at Peak before? That’s okay! Just fill out this waiver to make the process go more smoothly once we get there. Less time doing paperwork = more time …
Ive Hit Peak Prograstination
Balah blah lah Peak is cool its in Richmond! We love climnbing IF YOU DONT CLIMB : WAIVER TIME ~~ Times ~~ 7pm leave 8pm get there 12 – stop climbing 1am – home ~~ What you need ~~ – Shoes – Harness – Belay device – chalk – waTER – CLOTHES ~~ DRIVERS ~~ i WANT YOUR CAR 🙂
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. That’s a total of …
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 / …
Trip Leader Workshop
Do you have the boo-hoos about being on the waitlist?? Then come learn how to lead a trip! Leading trips is one of the best ways to meet more of the awesome outdoorsy folks here in the club and getting to try new things! SooOOooOOo come and spend part of your lovely Wednesday evening with me as I teach you …
Sunday Peak
No football this Sunday! Come get sendy with me at Peak RVA. There is a comp there on Saturday, so there will be a fresh new set to check out. All skill levels welcome! Fill out the waiver here if you have never been before: https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de The Plan: Meet at SAB at 12pm, head to Peak, climb for ~3hours, back …
Peak Climbing Szn: Rock Climbing at Peak Rva
I’m taking advantage of the fact that my CS labs haven’t started this semester, and I want you all to know about it!! Come get high on a wall with me at Peak in Richmond! Before you go, fill out this waiver! Less time doing paperwork = more time sending it. https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de **The Skinny** 4pm – Meet at Echols 5pm …
So You Know You’ve Peaked
Ive been hitting peak like a mad man and want to keep that fire up Never climbed before?? Then still come climb!!!! Everyone is more than welcome and we all start without climbing at some point If you havent been to peak before then give this your autograph before you get famous https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de ~~ The Deets ~~ 5pm – Meet …
Getting the Beta on Beantown Burgers: Climbing in Boston, Ma
Are you home for the Hoolidays? Do you live in Boston? COME CLIMBING WITH US! John Cooney (the trip co-leader) and I are itching to get on a wall, so we’ll be hitting up the Rock Spot climbing gym in South Boston on January 4th. Also, if you haven’t heard, Boston Burger Co. sells its 420 burger for just $4.20 …
Hasta La Vista Hell Week: Climbing at Peak
Too much work….not enough climbing…just lemme send it bruhhhh We’ll drive about 1 hr 30 to Peak, send it (like always) for a couple hours, and head back to Cville. Gotta get back for The Whethermen show. ***Priority will be given to people who already know how to belay and are stoked to climb for several hours*** If you’ve never …
I’ve Hit Peak Procrastination – Rock Climbing at Peak Rva
Final projects? I don’t know her. Join me in shirking my responsibilities this weekend by letting off steam at the Peak Experiences Climbing Gym in Richmond! No experience is required, and I’m excited to introduce you to climbing if it is your first time! ** Here’s the plan ** 11:45am – Meet at Echols 12pm – Leave Echols ~1pm – …
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. That’s a total of …
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 / …
Not a Trip But Slaughter Climbing Center Is Open
This is an announcement to club members interested in climbing that the bouldering/top rope wall at slaughter gym is open! Hours M-Th: 4-9pm Fr-sat: 2-7
Peaking on a Saturday + Good Food
Cold rainy weather cant mess up the indoors! Come join me for an afternoon at RVA’s new PEAK. We will be climbing for a few hours then hitting up VCU’s campus for some amazing food then hitting up REI if people are down for that. You don’t need any experience to join this trip! Come learn with me! If you’ve …
Heyo Kiddos Let’s Frickin ~Climb~ !! (for All You Hooligans)
I don’t know about y’all but my brain is r o t t i n g :)))) so why not have some fun and climb until our hands bust! (I promise you can most definitely stop climbing before your hands bust if you so choose) I have only been climbing once and I have never felt physically weaker than I …
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, and get automatically activated by yours truly! ***If you’re new to the outdoors, …
Trick or Trip Leader Workshop: a Frightfully Good Time
Halloween is creepin’ up on us, witch means that you’ve got to figure out how you’re gonna celebrate the holiday. Our suggestion : treat yourself to an adventure and GET OUTSIDE! Scared to lead a trip? No worries. We’ll teach ya! The best way to get on a trip is to lead one. Come hang out with me and learn …
Food for Fun: Peak + Sunday Sunsetzz
Come join me for an afternoon of climbing, food, and sunsets We will be going to Peak’s new location in Richmond, getting some awesome dinner around VCU, then heading to Belle Isle for a beautiful sunset overlooking the river You don’t need any experience to join this trip! Come learn with me! If you’ve never been to peak before, you’ll …
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Climbing at the New River Gorge
Greetings, earthlings! Finally, a full month into the semester, the clouds appear to be parting to allow for a sweet, sweet weekend of sport climbing at our beloved New River Gorge. This area is one of the premier sport climbing destinations in the East, offering literally thousands of sport climbs of all levels for our enjoyment. ITINERARY We’ll head out …
Peaking for the Sun
Yo I’ve been reluctant to post trips in the midst of all this heckin awful weather that seems to have been looming over Cville for the past lil bit, but dag flabbit I just can’t take it anymore. I gotta get sendy, so let’s hit up Peak and get a lil indoor action goin on while this whole outdoors thing …
Peak of the Week
Hey I want to go to peak and try climbing again so lets go! I am real fat and weak rn so this will be a fun laid back trip where I will do nothing but 9’s. What to bring? Harness Shoes Belay Device Water Money Foods Chalk **Fill out this waiver if it is your first time** https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de Drivers …
Peak on a Friday?
I hope some of you got the chance to see the Dawn Wall movie last night – it was truly inspiring and, quite simply, a terrific film. Join me at Peak RVA tomorrow to tear up some skin and get sendy. You need not be experienced, this trip is open to all levels of climbers. If you have not been …
Hop, Skip, and Dyno at New Peak!
Hey grimpers! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been climbing and I can’t take it anymore. My hand and arm strength from before is fading, and that’s just something that won’t fly. To work towards changing that, I’m planning to go to the indoor climbing gym in Richmond named Peak, BUT, not just the same-old-same-old peak we know and …
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 / …
Full Send, First Try: Weekly Peakly
It’s been a hot second since I’ve climbed, peeps. So…..esh get it. We’ll be going to Peak Experiences Climbing Gym. Drive is about 1 hr 15ish. We’ll climb for a few hours, send it like the bosses we are, probs make our infamous Cook Out run, and getcha back in time for late night shenanigans. **Priority will be given to …
Trad Climbing Lesson
Hey dirtbags, A friend and I want to take a course on trad climbing with Seneca Mountain Guides. The course is $350 for three days of instruction if we have three people. As such, we are looking for one more person to take the class with us. Neither of us have a ton of experience with technical climbing so the …
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 / …
This Is Peak Transit
[No one noticed my obscure references last time, so I’m reusing my trip description in a futile attempt at validation] Yer damn right it is. Virginia still isn’t blessed with the robustness, convenience, and environmental and economic benefit of a quality intrastate light-rail rapid transit system. Until such time as one exists, I guess we’ll just have to drive to …
Is this Peak Transit?
Haha nope. If only Virginia were blessed with the robustness, convenience, and environmental and economic benefit of a quality intrastate light-rail rapid transit system. Until such time as one exists, I guess we’ll just have to drive to go climbing. Y’all know the drill: Leave Echols at 6pm, pop on over to the suburban sprawl of greater Richmond, Va and …
Wekakly Pekakly
Pekak Experiences is a great indoor clamboring gym where you can learn to climb, hone your skizzles, or just have a grand old time. We’ll head out from Echols at 5:30 pm, drive an hour to Pekak (in Richmond) climb until 9:30pm, and then head home, returning by 11. This trip is open to, and welcomes, all skill levels of …
Peaks for the First Time in a Lot of Weeks
sadly my schedule this semester has not allowed me to lead many climbing trips, but the spirit of Moab lingering inside me is a reminder of the more important things in life. therefore, this week I ignore the demands of the social construct that is GPA and return to the weekly worship of fake rocks. semi-important things to know: – …