>> “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 / …
Announcements
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 …
Intro to Kayaking Roll Clinic
Come out this Sunday afternoon for an intro to whitewater kayaking clinic! If you wanted to go on Hannah’s trip on Saturday but couldn’t make the time or are unable to get off of the waitlist, this Sunday is the perfect day to spend a few hours working on your kayaking skills. We will be going over basic strokes, wet …
Beginner Whitewater Kayaking on the Rivanna
Come kayaking with me this Saturday! I want to try to get as many people as I can out on the water this weekend, and the good Ol’Rivanna River is calling our name. No experience necessary; I’ll be bringing a set of whitewater kayaks and gear and we will start with the basics at the start of the river (including …
Intermediate Kayaking on Da James
Yo I don’t have much class Friday so I figured it would be a good time to swing down to the James and get one or two laps in. I plan on leaving around 1pm and ideally getting back to cville no later than 7 or 8 depending on the number of laps and how fast we go. We will …
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!]
>> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Wilderness First Aid + Cpr/Aed/Choking Certification 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 This will be held at a beautiful UVa Thomas Jefferson-designed installation, way up in the mountains above Blacksburg at UVa’s Mountain Lake Biological Station. There’s a small lake for swimming or boating, …
Intermediate Kayaking on the James
For all those intermediate boaters stuck in limbo between beginner and advanced kayaking trips – come with us to the Lower James this Tuesday! Dave and I will be taking a few people after work to hang out on the river and work on some skills. About the River: This section of the Lower James runs alongside downtown Richmond, featuring …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking: Exploring Wv Edition
There is water in West Virginia and I’d like to go find it. Who: Experienced IV+ whitewater boatriders. When: Friday-Sunday. Daytrip or Overnight, your choice. Where: Fayetteville area. What: High Water New River Gorge (V) High Water Gauley (V) Upper Meadow (IV) Middle Meadow (IV) Cranberry (III-IV) Cherry (III) Laurel Creek (III+) Williams (III+) Why: It Is Time. Other Logistics: …
Intermediate/Advanced Whitewater Kayaking on the Yough
The Yough is releasing Friday-Saturday! http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/753 http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1687/ We’ll have advanced crews running the Upper Yough Friday and Satuday, and the Lower Yough as an intermediate option Friday, Satuday, and Sunday. You must have paddled class 3 whitewater if you’d like to come on the Lower Yough, as it won’t be guided and you will be responsible for your own safety. …
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 …
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking: Upper Yough
Sunday-Monday Memorial Day weekend releases on the Upper Yough! http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/753 SCHEDULE: I plan on leaving Saturday evening, and returning Monday evening. We might have some people on different schedules, and we can try to coordinate carpooling accordingly. CAMPING: If there’s still place at Piney Mtn., we’ll stay there near the Yough, otherwise Cheat Canyon. Camping is not reimbursed by the …
Cheat Fest 2015 – Intermediate/Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
CHEAT FEST 2015 “The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of new life, that which comes each Spring and the new life that can be found in the Cheat River watershed. ‘Cheat Fest’ is FOC’s main annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a …
Test Trip Announcement
Don’t sign up for this, workin on some stuff.
Test Trip Announcement
Don’t sign up for this, workin on some stuff.
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 …
**Cancelled**Learn About Nols! (National Outdoor Leadership School)
Are you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? Need to expand your technical and leadership skill base in the backcountry? Come talk with a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) representative about courses, internships and job opportunities! Come by Monroe Hall, room 122 Thursday, March 5th from 7:00pm-8:00pm!. We will have pizzas on hand to fuel your outdoor enthusiasm, …
Spring Break: Moab, Ut Multi-Sport Adventure!
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 rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and even backcountry skiing! 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 …
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!]
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> “Much more fun …
Boats and Brews Film Festival (After a Float Down the James)
On Saturday, 1/10, Coastal Canoeists presents the annual Boats and Brews Film Festival. The title says it all: “Boats”, “Brews”, and “Film”; 3 of my favorite things! Throw in a float down the James before the gig starts (5:30) and you have the makings of a perfect day. Join me! For more info about the event check out the following …
New Year’s Advanced Kayaking Adventure
What better way to bring in 2015 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 5 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 …
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!]
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> …
Lower James River 2 Laps (Intermediate-Advanced)
The water is up! Probably only for another day or two. Dave is out of town so I cannot hook you up with gear, but if you have your own gear let’s head to Richmond tomorrow, Sunday, around noon. We’ll do two laps on the LJ and probably grab some dinner in the area before heading back by seven or …
Rivanna River Tire Clean-Up: Canoe/Kayak/Shred
Hey yos, If you’ve ever been in the Rivanna River, you know 1. how gorgeous it is and 2. how much trash (i.e. tires) is dumped there. I say we all take some shredamphetamines and with our blood pumping and pupils dialated, clean up some of the mess left behind by totally unrad people. This upcoming Tuesday morn’, we’ll head …