Heyoooooo It time to go down to Pisgah again and believe it or not, the trip isn’t just for bikers. The WNC area boasts some of North America’s best paddling and golly gee we’re gonna shred it up. Per usual with whitewater, the current plan is jangly and loose. We’ll plan to either run a section of the Nantahala River …
Woooooo!!! an outdoors club trip during the summer! Please sign up and help me pay for gas! This is honestly just a probe of who’s around and interested, details in this trip descrip are verrry loose and subject to change. Overnight trip anyone? What is up y’all, do you want to learn to or learn more about how to whitewater …
hello my semi-aquatic river rats and various aquatic flora. do you love the water (yes), do you want to learn to shred said water when said water is white (yes), then come join Will and I on a wonderful and educational jaunt down the Upper Jimmy! WHAT this trip is an introduction to whitewater kayaking. we will go over basic …
hello my semi-aquatic river rats and various aquatic flora. do you love the water (yes), do you want to learn to shred said water when said water is white (yes), then come join me on a wonderful and educational jaunt down the Upper Jimmy! WHAT this trip is an introduction to whitewater kayaking. we will go over basic outfitting of …
HEYO river rats!!! (This is a long description but please read the whole thing cold whitewater is a complex endeavor and we want to make sure ppl have a good time and try out whitewater at the right time for them!) Thankfully we have election day OFF SCHOOL WHICH MEANS WE CAN GO GET SOME RIVER TIMEEEEEEE!!!! If you love …
All my NRGE dirtbags, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (Sent shortly after this post) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** New River Gorge Extravaganza 2022 This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier …
Hey all you slimy eels! The weather is wonderful for a nice Friday afternoon of kayak enjoyment. This is a trip meant for everyone interested in kayaking – EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER KAYAKED BEFORE! We will be hanging out at Darden Towe Park on a nice calm and flat stretch of the Rivanna River to paddle around and work …
Hey all you paddlin’ cats! To get ready for our upcoming epic season of fall paddling it’s time to get back to basics with this intro to kayaking clinic. This trip is targeted towards those who have: a) never paddled a kayak before and would like to try it out b) have paddled a kayak before but are interested in …
Whats popping! You are formally invited to the illustrious shred-festival, the Dirtbag’s-reunion, the much-revered biannual CREEKATHON!! This is a time to wallow in comradery, to fester in fun, to devour all things grilled (vegan and non vegan snackies to be found). For those who have never been, Creekathon is a laid-back social cookout for all you forest-children at our nearby …
Hey y’all Does anyone else feel the need to get out and paddle now that it’s starting to get a bit warmer? Perhaps you need some time away from studying now that exams are about to pick up. Or maybe you’re just recovering from an injury and haven’t been able to do any collarbone-related activities for the last couple of …
Hey y’all! Do you want to paddle away from your exam woes? Me too. Join Jade and I for a chill paddle out on Ragged Mountain Reservoir this Sunday. It’ll be a little chilly for swimming but with a balmy 50+ predicted degrees fahrenheit and some sun, it should be a good time. We will provide both stand up paddleboards …
All my NRGE goons, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT (SENT OUT 10/3/21) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** I have it linked here as well for your viewing pleasure : https://outdoorsatuva.org/new-river-gorge-extravaganza-2021/ This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and …
Don’t let February weather in the high sixties be cause for climate anxiety and cognitive dissonance — let it be an occasion to bask in the natural wonders of C’ville while your workload is still light. Wait a second, loopy old fourth year, what natural wonders does C’ville have, closer than Humpback and Shenandoah? Lean in close, young grasshopper, and …
*need a driver who can fit kayaks/sups* This is very close the ground so you won’t be reimbursed gas. Don’t have time for a full day excursion? Come on a micro-adventure with me! We’ll head to darden towe park for a couple hours to swim, sup, and kayak. My main goal is to practice kayak rolling. If you want to …
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Hey all, come get your toes wet and your eyes seared by a fiery sunset at Ragged Mountain Reservoir. A mere 10 minutes from Grounds, the Rez feels a world away. Ima bring some paddleboards and a canoe. The paddling is super easy, all skill levels welcome. Y’all bring water, layers (it’s gonna be crisp), and any hammocks, instruments, blankets …
Walnut Creek has it all; flowy mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, hiking, and of course a lake for some relaxing floatin’. We will be bringing the armada of paddleboards to the event so y’all can get your SUP on. No need to sign up for this trip specifically. Just be sure to sign up for the main Creekathon trip!! You can …
Do you crave the pastel glow of a sunset reflected over water? Are you a water baby feeling lost in landlocked Charlottesville? Do you want to experience one of the best hidden nature gems this town has to offer? If you answered yes to any of these questions than this trip is right for you. Though Ragged Mountain Reservoir is …
Organized by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, the third annual “FLOW: The Rivanna River Arts Festival” utilizes the river as both a creative inspiration and canvas to engage the local community with not only the scientific conservation of the Rivanna River, but the soul of the river as well. The festival is a celebration of the Rivanna River at the nexus …
Hi fellow adventurers! A co-founder of this glorious club is offering Disaster + Travel + Wilderness First Aid certification courses four times this spring in Cville. Hands-on learn how to save your compadre’s life and limbs, be y’all out adventuring in the wilderness, caught in a wrong-place wrong-time disaster, traveling remotely, driving through a rural area with no cellphone service …
[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 (for the dates of this adventure) off the …
>> “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 / …
**Moved from 3 to 6 to accommodate for UVa final four game** [only a sunset trip in spirit now :(] [this is Kyle Guy’s world, we’re all just livin in it] What better way to spend a 70-degree spring night than at Ragged Mountain, a beautiful reservoir a mere 10 min away, which is also the literal source of the …
ABSTRACT: Sunsets are pretty, especially over water. Friday will be gorgeous. Some of our most profound moments in nature happen in “backyard nature.” DISCUSSION: Want a low time commitment relaxing evening outdoors? Look no further than nearby Ragged Mountain to hone your SUP Skillz, bear witness to Apollo riding away with the sun, and hangout with cool peeps. Sunset is …
Happy Spring! Time to get yo butts outside Please read this trip description in its entirety. This is only a carpool, and you must sign up for side trip(s) as they are posted in order to join the carpool. WHAT: A NRGE style spring mega trip full of hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, and other shenanigans! Attendees send it/shred “the …
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 …
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 …
[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 …
>> “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 / …
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 …
[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 …
>> “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 / …
ATTENTION ALL TRAIL RUNNERS, MOUNTAIN BIKERS, AND WHITEWATER KAYAKERS: We want YOU to help represent Outdoors at UVa at the King of the James! This is a Run-Bike-Kayak triathlon, hosted in Richmond, VA each fall. You can participate as an individual or as a team with a different team member doing each leg of the race. If you’re doing a …
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, …
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 …
The section of the James River above (upstream of) Richmond offers lots of class 1 and 2 rapids and is a great place to learn and/or practice river skills. This trip is for beginner paddlers: those that have been in a white water kayak on flat water or those that have only been down a river a handful of times. …
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 …
Hey Heyyyyy Come cool off from this crazy heat and learn some White Water Kayaking basics!! Me And Victoria Alvarez will be co-leading this trip and teaching a lucky few the basics of kayaking and how to roll a whitewater kayak!! We’ll head out from the Shred Shack at 10:00am on Sunday Sep. 2nd, head over to Darden Towe Park …
[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 …
>> “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 / …
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 …
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 …
>> “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 *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 …
>> “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 / …
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 …
Hey, I’ll be back in Richmond this Saturday so figured I would lead a trip. This is designed for people who have learned how to roll at some point in the not too distant past. I’ll probably allow 2-3 new people on the adventure to give you all a taste of some actual whitewater, even though the James is very …
Hey, I’ll be back in Richmond this Saturday so figured I would lead a trip. This is designed for people who have learned how to roll at some point in the not too distant past. I’ll probably allow 2-3 new people on the adventure to give you all a taste of some actual whitewater, even though the James is very …
Yo, Still haven’t decided what I actually want to do next weekend but am making a trip anyway. We will decide spontaneously. Will absolutely be running the upper Gauley one day. Other options include me trying to lead a rafting trip, paddling with Audrey’s rafting trip, simply paddling the new, doing two upper laps in one day, Kanawha Falls. What …
TO: Everyone attending the 2017 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. Sign up on this ONLY IF YOU ARE ALREADY ON AN ADVENTURE. I ask on …
“Thousands of paddlers from all over the world make their way to West Virginia the third Saturday of September to partake in the largest whitewater festival of the year, Gauley Fest. Vendors from all over the country will be there selling and giving away stuff, along with about 3000 people, kayakers and groupies alike.” Here’s the link to the American …