Itching for an adventure this summer, but not sure what to do? Come to Jackson, Wyoming with the club!!! Jackson is a multi-sport paradise, with tons of amazing mountain biking, hiking, hot springing, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, swimming, fly-fishing, rock scrambling, and sport climbing! Being a stone’s throw from Grand Teton National Park and a hop and a skip from Yellowstone …
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Whitewater Kayaking on the James
Yo, been craving some whitewater adventure for a while now. So if you’ve got a solid combat roll come join for a bit of fun on the Lower James Friday afternoon (Tomorrow). We’ll leave right at 12 and be back earlier than 5. Bring water, warm clothes (Finna be a little chilly), snacks, and a change of clothes for after …
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 / …
Big Water Advanced Kayaking at Goshen
You all may have noticed that it rained a lot yesterday. Goshen Pass is SUPER high right now, and I’m hoping it will stay high until tomorrow morning so we can take advantage. Plan is to leave early, probably around 8, get at least 2 laps in (Hopefully 3), then drive back to be in cville around 12 or a …
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 …
Paddling Thursday
Gonna head to Richmond to paddle Thursday. Planning on leaving around 11am and you should be back in cville by 4 or 5pm at the latest. The high on Thursday is supposed to be something like 28…. therefore similar rules apply to Emmett’s trip from this weekend. I am not going to risk you getting hypothermia or me getting hypothermia …
Cold Whitewater Kayaking on Da James
What up fools, Yung Nedward and I will be heading down to Richmond on Saturday afternoon (Leaving C’ville around 1pm) for some good old fashioned type 2 fun (If you don’t know what that means, read here http://www.tetongravity.com/story/adventure/the-three-and-a-half-types-of-fun-explained ). Given that it the high is 38 deg, you should have a solid combat roll to come on this trip, or …
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 / …
Kayaking on Friday– Beginnerish
Hey guys, I’m planning on paddling the Lower James though Richmond on Friday afternoon. It’s a class 2-3 run and the water will be pretty chilly so I’d recommend only signing up if you have rolled before (either with me or in the past). That being said it’s a great place to be introduced to some fun rapids and maybe …
**Nrge Trip** Beginner to Intermediate White Water Kayaking – the New River from Thurmond to Cunard
The following adventure is part of the New River Gorge Extravaganza (NRGE). For more info about the Extravaganza, and to sign-up for carpooling IF YOU GET OFF FROM THIS ADVENTURE’S WAIT LIST AND ONTO THE TRIP LIST (or are on the trip list of another NRGE adventure) check out: http://www.outdoorsatuva.org/members/adventure/read/3787 GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New …
Gauley River Whitewater Kayaking Trip
Hi Everyone, I’m leading a whitewater kayaking trip to run the Lower Gauley this Saturday (potentially the New or Upper Gauley on Sunday, if the group is up for it)! This is an Advanced/Expert level river with class 4 rapids, so please only sign up if you are an Advanced or Expert kayaker. We will be with a very experienced …
2016 New River Gorge Extravaganza (Nrge) — Carpool
TO: Everyone attending the 2016 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. DO NOT sign up on this unless you are ALREADY ON AN ADVENTURE. I ask …
Birthday Partaay on the James
What’s up paddlers and other ODC folks, It’s my birthday on Friday and what better way to celebrate than eating cake on a river in a city and drinking a milk stout on said river. If you have a decent roll and can eat a piece of cake while catching an eddy you should come on this trip. Who: people …
Gauley Fest 2016
GAULEY FEST 2016 “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 …
Not Swiss Fest: Intermediate/Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
This is a weekend, multi-skill level (intermediate/advanced) paddling trip to the Gauley River and “Not Swiss Fest” (the relocated version what local VA paddlers once called “Swiss Fest” that used to take place at the Swiss takeout on the first release weekend every year until the NPS bought the takeout and outlawed camping.) The Swiss Fest refugees have now relocated …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
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 / …
Nrge: the Prequel! Advanced Kayaking on the New River
What up paddlers! Ned, Milos, and I have been itching to get to the New since last year so we’re gonna head up to WV next weekend and run dis betch. The New River has multiple class IV rapids, and therefore you need to be an experienced paddler in order to come on this trip (All will be waitlisted until …
Weekly(!!) Intermediate Kayaking on the James
Yo, much in the spirit of Weekly Peak trips we’re gonna try and make weekly trips to the James for at least the rest of the summer, possibly into the school year if schedules permit. We’ll head out from 1522 Virginia ave around 6pm Wednesday evening and return ~10pm. Class 3 rapids so you must know how to roll. Club …
An Evening on the James- Intermediate Kayaking
I watched Chasing Niagara last night (Highly recommend) and have quite the itch to get in a boat and fire up some rapids. I get off work around 5:30/45 so lets plan to head down to Richmond at 6 and get a run in before the sun sets at 8:34pm. We’ll likely be back around 9:30 or 10. Per usual …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking on the James
Yo it is hot as balls outside, and what better way is there to cool down than some laps of the lower james?? Come on out Saturday and have some good old fashioned whitewater fueled fun. We’ll head out in the lateish morning around 10 and be back sometime in the afternoon, like 2 or 3 depending on the # …
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: …
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 / …
Waterfalls > Foxfield
Don’t spend frivolous amounts of money joining the rest of the UVA population in this bizarre tradition of wearing ridiculous clothing and not actually watching a horse race. Come kayaking instead~ The plan: We’ll head up to WV Friday afternoon for a relaxing evening of camping and fraternizing. (Remember, this might be the last weekend of relaxation before exam season!) …
Cheat Fest 2016
Friends and fellow adventures, It’s that time of year again. CHEAT FEST 2016! Well, actually, this is a bit early to announce this trip compared to past years, but this is because Cheat Fest is preselling their tickets, and may sell out: http://cheatfest.org/tickets/ ($15, which I listed as part of the cost of the trip) What is Cheat Fest? “The …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[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 [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “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). …
Beginner+ Whitewater Kayaking on the Rivanna!
This Sunday is looking to be fantastic spring-like weather (sunny and 63) so lets get out and paddle! No experience necessary; We’ll be bringing a set of whitewater kayaks and gear, and we will start with the basics at the start of the river for those who have never whitewater kayaked before. We’ll paddle down a few miles of the …
Moab Spring Break 2016!
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 mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and rock climbing! 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 Colorado Plateau, it …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking & Rafting – Boats and Brews Film Fest
What: Hardywood Brewery in Richmond, VA is holding their annual Boats and Brews film festival this Saturday night: https://www.facebook.com/events/1513078138988514/ Many Richmond locals are planning on hitting the nearby James River for a pre-event paddle, and Outdoors at UVa will be joining them. Who: Intermediate whitewater kayakers and brave rafters. The air temp will be ~50 degrees, but the water temp …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[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 [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “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). …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[NOTE: Class may be full. Call 434-465-8733 for status. Thanks.] [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 …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “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). …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[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 a > wilderness area > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
New Year’s Advanced Kayaking Extravaganza
What better way to bring in 2016 than driving around the Mid-Atlantic chasing waterfalls (or slightly wet/frozen rocks), camping under the stars (or on some friends couch), and putting on completely frozen kayaking gear for 7 days straight? If this sounds appealing, then join this trip. We will be heading out to find class IV-V advanced whitewater, with default locations …
King of the James 2015
ATTN ALL TRAIL RUNNERS, MOUNTAIN BIKERS, AND WHITEWATER KAYAKERS: We need YOU to help represent Outdoors at UVa at the second-annual King of the James! This is a Run-Bike-Kayak triathlon, hosted in Richmond, VA, and I will be organizing individual and relay teams to participate in this event. If the video from last year doesn’t get you stoked to sign …
Beginner Kayaking on the Rivanna
Come kayaking with me this Saturday! No experience necessary; We’ll be bringing a set of whitewater kayaks and gear and we will start with the basics at the start of the river (including wet exits, t-rescues, paddle strokes). Then we’ll paddle down a few miles of the class I-II Rivanna river here in Charlottesville where you’ll get a chance to …
Nrge Kayaking on the Gauley
Let’s ditch the Bridge Day shuttle chaos on the New River for NRGE weekend, and head to the Gauley instead! Its the last release weekend on the Gauley River and a fantastic opportunity to get paddlers of all (most) levels out on this famous river. Upper: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2378 Middle: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/3128 Lower: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2379 If you are an advanced kayaker who will be …
Ngre: Kanawha Falls (Beginner and Intermediate/ Advanced)
Yo, I am super excited for this trip and here’s why: First, its the weekend of the NRGE so its gonna be automatically awesome. Second, we are going to one of the coolest places in West Virginia, Kanawha falls. It is a natural (and in some spots quite unnatural) whitewater playground. Third, this is going to be a really cool …
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 …
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 …
Gauley Fest 2015 – Intermediate/Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
GAULEY FEST 2015 “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 …
Gauley Fest Moutain Biking Bonanza
UPDATE: HIKING SATURDAY IS ON FOR ALL YOU FOOT SHREDDERS ~~Ahoy~~ Stoked for Gauley Fest, but not good enough at kayaking to paddle the river? Don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to put our lives in danger! This weekend trip will consist of some intense mountain biking friday, mellow riding + paddler watching saturday, biking/climbing?!? sunday, and some drunken …
Not-Swiss Fest Intermediate/Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
This is a weekend, multi-skill level (intermediate/advanced) paddling trip to the Gauley River and “Not Swiss Fest” (the relocated version what local VA paddlers once called “Swiss Fest” that used to take place at the Swiss takeout on the first release weekend every year until the NPS bought the takeout and outlawed camping.) The Swiss Fest refugees have now relocated …