I have spent far too much time in the basement of Brown Library over the past few days (as evidenced by the ambitiously weird title), and to counteract the effects of being below ground so much, I’m going to spend some quality time well above the Earth’s surface. Come get high with me. We’ll sojourn Eastward to Peak Experiences Climbing …
Announcements
Peak of the Week
are you tired of seeing my name in your inbox yet?? too bad!!! come one, come all, to this week’s continuation of the never-ending Peak adventure! great opportunity for climbers of all levels to practice some funky fake moves on some funky fake rocks without a route-finding-care in the world. you bring: – $10 for day pass – climbing shoes/harness/ATC/chalk …
Intro to Climbing Workshop **Creekathon Edition**
pre-Creekathon workshop! starting at 10:30am, we’ll run through some Ko0l cLiMb1nG pR0t0coL and then head straight from the Shred Shack to the 69th Annual Creekathon to hang/eat food/frolic/etc. maybe you can even impress some ppl with your new knot skills? maybe not? once you have JOINED this adventure (not on the waitlist), please also join the main Creekathon adventure so …
Intro to Climbing Workshop
hey hey I hope everybody had a great fall break and came back itching to learn some safety protocol and cool climbing things!! fun!! **This is a required workshop for everyone looking to climb in the club** The workshop will meet at 116 Washington Avenue (aka the Shred Shack) and we will cover everything needed to climb with the club. …
Peak Climbing
Howdy, It’s time for a peak trip this week! Come join me in getting all my calluses back so I can actually climb again. I promise it is much more fun than it sounds and you will probably get cookout after. What to bring: Shoes Harness Belay device Food Best, Trixie: King of the Otters, Lord of Ropes and Cams, …
Intro to Climbing Workshop – Required to Climb
**This is a required workshop for everyone looking to climb in the club.** This is another series of workshops for climbing approval in the club. The workshop will meet at 116 Washington avenue and we will cover everything needed to climb with the club. There will be classes starting ever hour after 9am, once you join the trip I will …
Intro to Climbing Workshop
**This is a required workshop for everyone looking to climb in the club** Tomorrow we will be having our first of many workshops for climbing approval in the club. The workshop will meet at 116 Washington avenue and we will cover everything needed to climb with the club. There will be two classes one at 9am and one at 10:30am, …
Weekly Peakly (Orangutan Themed)
It’s that one time of the week when we encourage everyone to “Do it indoors!” But that’s ok, because climbing at a gym like Peak Experiences is a great way to try out rock climbing in a fun, safe, comfortable environment. Or, if you’re a card-carrying campus crusher, to log lots of mileage and hone your skills. We’ll depart at …
Wiquely Piquely
The time is prime to climb. With a mime*. It will be sublime. As usual, we’ll head down to Peak Experiences Climbing Center just outside the bustling metropolis of Richmond, Virginia and goof around/send it/crush gnar/idk. And also we’ll do some rock climbing. We’ll leave at 6pm Wednesday and drive just over 1 hour to Peak, climb for about 2.5 …
I Kneeeed a Peak Trip!
Although climbing up onto the counter to reach the spice cabinet in the Shred Shack is truly a blast (thanks Sam Clinard), it just isn’t enough. Let’s go to Peak! The gym is about 1 hr away, plenty of time for you to harness your inner spider monkey before we get there. To Bring: -climbing harness -climbing shoes -belay device …
Weekly Peakly!
PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK Climbing is awesome, so we’re gonna go do it. We’ll head down to Peak Experiences Climbing Center in Richmond, Va and have some fun. No experience is necessary, and climbing in a gym like peak is a safe and fun way to get started. Cost: $10 for a day pass Gear: -Harness/shoes/chalkbag (can be borrowed …
Peakly Weekly
come climb with me! peak is an indoor climbing gym in richmond that we frequent on a weekly basis. this trip is open to all levels, no experience needed. bring $10 for a day pass, plus pick up any gear (shoes/harness/chalk/etc.) that you might need from gear room on your own time. we’ll be leaving from Echols at 6pm, drive …
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 $185. 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 / …
Peakkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Howdy! Peak this week because for some reason people in the club are missing tearing skin on plastic. Y’all better come to this one or else… What to bring Water Food Money Harness Chalk Shoes Belay Device Best, Trixie: King of the Otters, Lord of Ropes and Cams, Almighty Treasurer, Douche Extraordinaire, Leader of the Shirtless Fiends, General Spidermonkey
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 $185. BONUS if you’re a …
Peak! (Only Because Trails Will Be Too Wet to Ride)
I need to get my shred fix somehow while the trails dry, so I figured I’ll just monkey around on some fake rocks. Plan is to leave at 5:30, and return at 11 or so. Drivers get wait-list priority and gas reimbursement + tip! Please come with a full tank of gas. What to Bring: – Shoes/Harness – Chalk – …
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 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
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 / …
Peak on Occasion
Hey Senders, I’m headed to peak this week and would love some company while I fail on routes; if you are willing to join me sign up here! Unfortunately I don’t have anything funny for my description so I will leave it up to y’all to give me inspiration. What to bring: Harness/Belay device Shoes Chalk Water/Snacks Inspiring trip descriptions/Route …
A Sneak Peak of the Climbing Life
Yup, you know what’s up– another Peak trip. I figured people couldn’t handle another “Peak Every Week” email. How boring. Gotta keep it fresh. If you’re not a fan of my cringe-worthy pun, stick around– next week’s creative juices might promise a better one. Never been to Peak before? No biggie. Just fill out the waiver before we go. https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de …
Peak Every Week
If you didn’t have time to show off those impressive dino-ing skills in Josh’s sweet climbing barn, satisfy your need to SEND IT at Peak! Although disco lights and quality time with Pippy will sadly not be provided, it’ll still be a good time. If you’ve never been to Peak before, please fill out the waiver form before we go: …
Vertical Rock Some Weeks!
Hey all Trixie here, “Wow another climbing trip already?!” I hear you asking yourself. Yes indeed! This week we are headed to Vertical Rock because they are having a grand ol’ party which is going to be an even better time than usual.
Peak Every Week
Hey all! Trixie the Otter King and Victoria Alvarez coming at ya hot. Interested in climbing? Don’t know where to start? Then come to Peak and learn the basics before we start heading outside! I’m trying to get back on the Peak train and would like to have a trip hosted every week. For right now trips are going to …
Peak! on a Tuesday!
A trip to Peak! But this time on Tuesday! What To Bring: -$10 for day pass -Climbing Harness -Climbing Shoes -Chalk w/ chalk bag -Belay Device -Carabiner -Snacks/water if you want -Money to rent gear if you don’t have your own If you haven’t been to Peak before, please fill out their waiver form before we go: https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de I can …
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 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
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 / …
Peak?? Every Week!
This weeks climbing trip is not to Peak but my home gym Vertical Rock in Manassas! It will be slightly more expensive at $16 for a pass but in my opinion it has better routes. Definitely worth the trip out! What to bring: Harness/Shoes Money Chalk Water and Food Good stories for the longer drive Drivers needed! You will be …
Peak Every Week
Peak… you know what it is. To Bring: -$10 for day pass -climbing harness -climbing shoes -chalk & chalk bag -belay device -snacks/water -money to rent gear if you don’t have your own -good stories for your lovely trip leader If you haven’t been to Peak before, please follow this link to fill out waiver forms before we go. https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de …
Peak!
Unfortunately I don’t have a clever description so… Lets go to Peak! What to Bring Shoes/harness Chalk Food/Water As always drivers needed and will be reimbursed for gas plus a tip This is a co-lead trip between Victoria Alvarez and myself
Overturned Vehicle Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
This particular Wilderness First Aid course (January 24-25) will be unique. It’ll be held in the field at Overland Experts in Orange (45mins from Cville), where they teach off-road driving. We’ll get to use an overturned vehicle in class for some of the scenarios. Come have fun figuring out how to rescue and then treat the injuries of someone who …
I’m Peakin’ Y’all!
Plan is to leave from Echols around 3.30 and return 9 at the latest (or whenever really). What to bring: Shoes/ Harness (club can provide) Water and snacks Drivers get Priority and everyone is welcome. As the late, great Shredmonious would often say “Send it my brothers and sisters!”
Peak
I can’t leave grounds until I finish finals but still want to go to Peak so lets go Tuesday! Plan is to leave from Echols around 5 and return by 10 at the latest. What to bring Shoes/ Harness or rentals Water and snacks Desire to send Drivers get Priority and everyone is welcome
Peak
I can’t guarantee you higher grades but I can guarantee you will reach your peak. *Drivers needed* come with full tank of gas We leave at 3:30 and get back around 8 in time to forget the previous weak ;). Cost is $10. I will bring gear. That’s about it. Good luck with finals and remember, the worse case scenario …
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 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
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 / …
Peak!
You know the drill! This trip is beginner friendly and previous climbing experience is not required. If you are not belay certified and would like to become certified, you can either take the belay class or the belay test if you already know how. You do not need to know how to belay to be on this trip, but it …
Trip Leader Workshop
Me and a few other officers will be holding a Trip Leader Workshop this Wednesday, November 16th at 8:00pm in Dell 2 Room #103 (behind the physics building and next to old dorms). Come learn the ins and outs of leading trips with the club! Why be a trip leader? – Gain valuable leadership experience. – Lead 4 trips and …
Peak Every Week
It’s that time of the week to go up the thing, I miss sport climbing and want to climb something new so let’s go! This trip is for all experience levels and of course drivers get priority What to bring Shoes/ harness or money for rentals Snacks and water A cool climbing T-shirt
Weekly Peakly
come climbing with me. halloweekend stole all energy for humor so I couldn’t come up with a funny trip description. sorry. PLAN: climb BRING: $$$, gnarslippers, harness, snackies, jokes for me to use in my next trip description
Peak
Everyone have a blast at the NRGE? Lets keep the spirit of adventure alive and go to peak on Tuesday! Although it is true we could never spend enough time adventuring to satisfy the itch, whats the harm in scratching? This trip is beginner friendly and previous climbing experience is not required. If you are not belay certified and would …
Non-Weekly Kinda Peakly
you: wow, school is really getting to me and I need some stress relief!! if only there was a place I could touch some fake rocks and hang with cool people and forget about homework?? me: you’re welcome. see below. come climb with me this Tuesday at peak!! open to all levels, no previous climbing experience needed. if you don’t …
All Level Indoor Climbing: Peak #1001
Well hello there! This is usually where you read a sick blurb about what rock climbing is and why you should join this trip…Instead, why not find out for yourself by joining us this Monday? Or you can google Ashima Shiraishi. Both are good. Plan: Meet in front of Echols to travel to Richmond’s [finest] climbing gym, climb for many …
Peakstravaganza (Jk, Just Ur Average Peak)
Meet at Echols and we’ll head out to climb for a bunch of hours (i.e. till they close at 10) If you’re belay certified at peak, great! You’re good to go. If not, you’ll need to call ahead and sign up for a belay test. If you do not know how to belay, you can sign up for the class, …
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 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
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 / …
Peakpeakpeakpeakpeakpeakpeak
Summer Peak on the Thursday. Wootwoot Meet @ Echols, 6:00, climb ’til you drop for $10. Will be back in Cville around 12 pm. If you do not know how to belay, you can sign up for a class ($20, call to reserve a spot: 804 897 6800.) Once you take the class, you can get belay certified as early …
Summer Thurspeakday
Summer Peak! Lets go to Peak. And lets climb those fake rocks. Meet @ Echols, 6:00, climb ’til you drop for $10. Will be back in Cville around 11 pm. If you do not know how to belay, you can sign up for a class ($30, call to reserve a spot: 804 897 6800.) Once you take the class, you …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …