It’s time for an Upper James paddleboard trip (No fire, probably no sharks unless we come across a particularly adventurous bull shark, we could definitely see eagles though)! This trip will be a beginner-level trip. We won’t be paddling anything particularly tough, although there are ways to play around and make things more difficult and fun if you are more …
Warm weather and the water is up (sort of), time to hit the James! This trip to the James is intended mainly for intermediate-level paddlers who have paddled whitewater before or attended some pool sessions, if you’re unsure about whether this trip is for you, feel free to ask. We will be doing the lower section, which is the more …
This is a bit of a special trip to the James, instead of taking the normal line alongside Belle Isle and doing Hollywood rapid, we’ll paddle across the river and run the Hollywood dam drop. This is about a 15-foot drop/steep slide into a pool below (see the trip photo). This is the largest single drop on the lower section …
Back at it again with another trip to the lower James River! The water and weather are really warming up now. This is also when the anadromous fish are starting to run up the river from the ocean to spawn so we’ll likely have plenty of osprey, eagle, and heron activity going on as well as fish potentially jumping at …
Well, everyone, it’s finally time. The weather and water are warming up and it’s time to get back out there! Last week I went back to the James with some friends and it was my first lap without any dry gear this year, it was awesome and I will not be putting a drysuit back on until December or until …
IT’S MY 101st trip I’ve led for ODC. SO WE’RE DOING one hundred and one rolls. You will learn to roll and you will help us reach 101 total rolls. Beginners are welcome, pros are welcome. There will be a timelapse video to memorialize this feat of teamwork and athleticism. Let’s roll POW BING BAM BOP. IF ADDED TO THIS …
It’s once again time to brave the frigid rapids of the James, this type of trip is how you develop a profound appreciation for the summer time. Personally, I can’t wait. This trip to the James is intended mainly for intermediate-level paddlers who have paddled whitewater before or attended some pool sessions, if you’re unsure about whether this trip is …
I need to play JUST DANCE. So let’s make this quick… come to roll practice. Hang out in kayaks. Learn a new skill. Drink chlorine. Make friends. Hot tub after? IF ADDED TO THIS TRIP you must follow the directions in the followup email sent and sign up for this program via UVA Outdoor Adventure. Failure to do so will …
Learn about all that NOLS has to offer YOU, a UVA student, an Outdoors Club member, someone hankering to learn new skills and grow their leadership. NOLS stands for the National Outdoor Leadership school and they run courses over the summer and even semester-long ones. They do backpacking, climbing, rafting, skiing, kayaking, sailing and mountaineering all over the place (Alaska, …
The James is projected to be at around 11 feet on Sunday because of all this snowmelt (just like out west!) and with Richmond air temperatures in the 60s, it’s a good day to get out there! That being said, this is a high-level intermediate or advanced trip, only for those with significant whitewater experience. The water will still be …
It’s time to brave the frigid rapids of the James, there’s no better way to feel connected with the Inuit hunters who first made kayaks to hunt seals in the Bering Sea. This trip to the James is intended mainly for intermediate-level paddlers who have paddled whitewater before or attended some pool sessions. We will be doing the lower section, …
Thurmond to Fayette Station, 14 miles of class III-IV This is a NRGE trip for people already on a Saturday trip. This is also an intermediate kayaking trip for kayakers with experience and comfort running at least class III and a very solid roll. Timeline- 9:00 am – meet at whitewater locker, grab gear 12:00 pm – set shuttle 4/5 …
It’s time for some election-day kayaking! This trip to the James is intended for any level but we will be doing the lower section, which is the more difficult of the upper/lower sections of the Falls of the James. Feel free to sign up even if you’ve never kayaked before though, the only prerequisite is the ability to swim, preferably …
Now that it’s finally warming up, it’s time for an Upper James paddleboard trip. This trip will be a beginner-level trip. We won’t be paddling anything particularly tough although there are ways to play around and make things more difficult if you are more experienced. You do not necessarily need SUP experience to go on this trip. The only prerequisite …
Soooo… Didn’t end up going to Pisgah. NBD. there’s hella water up here in Central VA. Plan here is to run the James River in Richmond on Saturday. Water will be up up, like probably 8 or 9 feet on the gauge (see link below) so this will be a definite intermediate trip. You should have at least been whitewater …
pisgah peoples, **PLEASE REFER TO THE PISGAH CLUB EMAIL (sent 3/25) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** Another club megatrip?? PISGAH!!! This is NOT an actual PISGAH adventure. This is the CARPOOL for PISGAH. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT …
Hello ODC! Lillibet and I have come up with a completely original never before done idea: kayaking the James on election day! We’ll be sending a lower lap, so if you are looking to hit some class II-III+ rapids and don’t mind getting a little cold, then come join us on the James! Since this is an intermediate trip, you …
HEYO river rats!!! What better way to spend ur election day (i mean other than voting ig) than sampling the beautiful waters and gentle class II rapids of the upper falls of the jimmy james with Sarah and I? It’ll be a lil chilly but that’s how we liiiiike it – and the club will provide wonderful wetsuits, drysuits, and …
So i have this thing where i have a toxic relationship with the james river. it is so convenient, and honestly so fun, but sometimes it is JUST REALLY LOW WATER like for a long time. but thats ok. because the james is a great river at any water level. anyways come paddle with me. I’m planning on paddling two …
One day, two sports, half a dozen new friends; what’s not to love? This will be a full day trip to the nearby outdoor playground of Richmond, VA. During the first half of the day, we’ll climb at Belle Isle; during the second half of the day, we’ll kayak the James. Climbing and kayaking will both be tailored to beginners …
oh hey!! you, yeah you!! its almost the 21st night of september and you know what that means… time to go for a paddle down the mighty mighty james… i think uva must have made a typo when they put “reading days” instead of “paddling days” on our academic calendar, classic autocorrect… whether it will be your first time on …
Hello Shredizens! Before fall boating begins in earnest, let’s savor the joys of summer one last time with a classic low water lap down the Lower New (Cunard to Fayette Station: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2418/main) This trip is best for whitewater kayakers comfortable running at least class III+ rapids with a working roll. It is NOT a rafting trip! If you’re a confident …
YO YO YO YO. I said I would take people kayaking again before I disappear for the summer and by god I will. No one wants to lead this trip with me (jk. they have “better things to do”) so this is gonna be a small one. I also don’t have any idea who is willing to commit a day …
CALLING ALL LITTLE SHREDLINGS! Come one, come all to Creekathon, A day of adventure, fun, and song. With a pavilion as our base camp, We’ll eat, hammock, slackline, and chill like champs. Trips will depart from our central ground, Paddle boarding, hiking, frisbeeing all around. Leaders, get wild, take charge of the day, Make memories that will forever stay. Food …
Howdy y’all. If you haven’t heard of it before, Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is a pretty sick place! It’s got all the mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, climbing, and hiking your heart could ever desire (and I’m sure some other outdoorsy awesomeness too)! So come with us on a magical journey to this dope area only 6 hours away! …
Howdy Anyone want to go kayaking down some of the doper southeastern rivers while in Pisgah? Dope dope, yeah, let’s do that. Anywho, there’s a trip to Pisgah, North Carolina March 23rd-26th. There are a ton of classic rivers in the area to check out, like the French Broad, Nantahala, Tallulah, and Wilson’s creek. Notes: This is an intermediate trip, …
The time is upon us to dust off our kayaks from the long winter and once again begin the rituals of spring (ok maybe still sort of winter) paddling! We’re planning on paddling the lower falls of the James with rapids ranging from class I-III. This trip is geared towards semi-confident class III paddlers and above who are looking to …
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 …
Hello you swimmin sturgeons >-000:) The time has come to once again begin the rituals of fall paddling! We’re planning on paddling the upper and lower falls of the James with rapids ranging from class I-III. This trip is geared towards semi-confident class III paddlers and above who are looking to brush off some cobwebs and gear up for the …
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 Jade, Will and I on a wonderful and educational jaunt down the Upper Jimmy! *** if kayaking is your thing sign up for will and I’s creekathon …
Howdy y’all Have you ever wanted to try whitewater kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or just want to leisurely cruise down a river with the sun on your shoulders, whitewater kayaking is the next outdoor activity for you! This class is designed to teach you the basics of whitewater kayaking: …
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New River above the gorge is a ~7 mile stretch from Thurmond to Cunard, WV and has 5 class 2 rapids separated by a bit of calm water and ends with the famous class 3, “Surprise” rapid. This is a great place for beginners-intermediates to get an intro to big water, …
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 …
Hey all you little fish! If you, like me, are absolutely desperate to get out into some frothy whitewater, I have the trip for you! Unfortunately, no, we’re not actually going to be in the water this time BUT if you are interested at all in either leading or going on a whitewater trip in the (hopefully near) future, SIGN …
What up homies? Ever thought you could surf? On a river? Well you can, and we are gonna: The Details: The Gauley River is home to the “Perfect Wave,” a small standing wave that is running at nearly any water level and asking for us to shred it up. Sunday morning we will pack up and head to the wave …
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New River above the gorge is a ~9 mile stretch from Thurmond to Cunard, WV and has 5 class 2 rapids separated by a bit of calm water and ends with the famous class 3, “Surprise” rapid. This is a great place for beginners-intermediates to get an intro to big water, …
All my NRGE bbies, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (SENT OUT 10/4/19) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** 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 and follow instructions, por favor. ♣ You …
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 / …
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 ABOUT TO BE THE RADDEST THING OUT THERE. There is but one ODC trip worthy of such a claim, and it is our annual pilgrimage the arid paradise of MOAB, UTAH. Approximately 40 of us will drive out to Moab for spring break to spend the week(ish) camping on the banks of the Colorado River and hiking, backpacking, …
[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 / …
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 …