I have had sever requests for different leaving times. Please specify your preference for leaving in the comments section: Choices are: 1) Thursday Evening approx: 6:30pm 2) Friday morning approx: 7:00am 3) Friday early afternoon approx: 1:00pm 4) Friday evening approx: 6:00pm Gauley Fest is the biggest whitewater kayaking festival of the year. Last year pretty much every major kayaking …
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Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
I am opening up this adventure to “Advanced Beginners” i.e. persons who have done several beginner river trips. Coastal Canoeists Have agreed to allow a few advanced beginners to be shepherded by one of their competent guides on the Thurmond to Cunard section above the gorge, which has lots of class I and II and one easy class III rapid. …
Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #3
Hoping to lead some AWESOME trips this year? Come to our trip leader workshop and learn the ropes!!! We’ll cover a variety of important points about leading trips, including: – How to plan your trips – Tips for making sure adventures run smoothly – What expenses the club will reimburse you for – Benefits of being a trip leader, including …
Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #2
Hoping to lead some AWESOME trips this year? Come to our trip leader workshop and learn the ropes!!! We’ll cover a variety of important points about leading trips, including: – How to plan your trips – Tips for making sure adventures run smoothly – What expenses the club will reimburse you for – Benefits of being a trip leader, including …
Learn to Be a Trip Leader Workshop #1
Hoping to lead some AWESOME trips this year? Come to our trip leader workshop and learn the ropes!!! We’ll cover a variety of important points about leading trips, including: – How to plan your trips – Tips for making sure adventures run smoothly – What expenses the club will reimburse you for – Benefits of being a trip leader, including …
Cheat River Festival!
Whitewater, music, gear, and great folks – could it get any better? Let’s go to the 16th Annual Cheat River Festival! Cheat Fest has been described as “the biggest little river festival in the country”. For more details out the following sites: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Article/view/articleid/30719/display/full/ http://cheat.org/festival Activities: The emphasis of this trip will be to enjoy whitewater.There is plenty of class III-V …
Brms Discount Night #2
Hello fellow gearheads, Our discount night at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is coming up fast! Mon April 12th from 8:15-9:15pm you’ll be part of an exclusive 20% sale to Outdoors at UVa members only. **Don’t forget: If you plan on buying gear that you’ll need to get fitted for (e.g. shoes, packs, etc.) you must go in this week prior …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking: Somewhere Fun!
Let’s go kayaking! It has rained a ton recently, and as you know, rain + snowmelt = BIG rivers. Where we go is very water-level dependent, options include high-water Balcony Falls, the Maury River (Goshen Pass section), the Lower James, or one of the many creeks in Nelson County if any of them hold enough water. To come on this …
Kayaking Downtown Richmond
If you’re crazy enough to paddle in the winter, you know the deal. There will be a lot of surfing on this trip. Richmond should still be in the 6 foot range, which means a ton of great play waves. Very likely we will be able to bum a shuttle from locals at this level, otherwise I may just jog …
Fete Du Couillons 2010 – Snowshoe Wv – Snow and White Water
***UPDATE*** The paddling part of the trip is canceled since the person who was going to lead it dropped. We can still do it if some one qualified volunteers to lead it. I’m not even close to experienced enough to lead it myself, and besides, I want to ski. One person has expressed interest in fly fishing in case any …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking: Somewhere Fun
Its a new semester, let’s go kayaking! We’ll most likely go to the Lower James through Richmond, a short, Class III run with some fun play spots, or possible the Maury or Tye if we get any rain, both class III-IV. Or somewhere else entirely. Lots of options! You must have a solid roll and good boat control to come …
A New Year for Kayaking
Join me on my traditional trip of starting out the new year right with a trip down the James! For the past several years I’ve spent the first weekend of the new year paddling the James River from Pony Pasture (above Richmond) to Mayo Island (downtown Richmond). This stretch of river can be run continuous or split between 2 sections: …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking, Somewhere Fun
Take a break from exams and go kayaking! We may go to he Lower James through Richmond, a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. Or we may go to Balcony Falls (Class II-III, but really fun at high water). Or the Maury or Tye, both class III-IV. Lots of options! You must have a solid roll and …
Pre-Thanksgiving Peak
Want to work out at Peak before we gorge ourselves with delicious thanksgiving food? Come climb at Peak Experiences, a huge indoor climbing gym in Richmond. There are climbs ranging from party (the ones kids use at birthday parties) to 5.13+ (MUCH harder than I can climb). The cost to get into the gym is $9, but, depending on how …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking on the Maury River!
Let’s go kayaking! The Maury is a sweet Class III-IV run near Lexington, VA. It’s in a beautiful area of Virgina, and the whitewater is lots of fun! To come on this trip you need to have a solid roll and solid boat control in class III water. You must have paddled the Lower James or equivalent at least once …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking: Maury River
Let’s go kayaking! The Maury is a sweet Class III-IV run near Lexington, VA. It’s in a beautiful area of Virgina, and the whitewater is lots of fun! To come on this trip you need to have a solid roll and solid boat control in class III water. You must have paddled the Lower James or equivalent at least once …
Bikram Yoga (a.K.a. Hot Yoga)
Check out this awesome way to make you a more agile and flexible athlete! Bikram Yoga 109 5th st. http://www.bikramyogacville.com/ Basic Info: Bikram Yoga is yoga in an intentionally warm room (105-110 degrees) that help relax muscles. Classes are 90 minutes, starts at 9:45 but we’ll try to arrive 20 minutes early for signing up and such. Wear lightweight, close …
Intermediate Kayaking: Somewhere Fun
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man says go kayaking! There’s been a ton of rain today, and its supposed to keep coming down, so we should have plenty of water tomorrow. Not sure what the destination is yet, it depends on what the river gods decide to do with the water levels and who signs up. Options include: Lower …
Intermediate Kayaking, James River Through Richmond
Let’s go kayaking! We are going to leave at 9am, which should put us on the water by 11. This will give us plenty of time to take our time, play a lot, and make it back to Charlottesville for the Creekathon at 3pm. **If you are planning on attending the Creekathon, make sure you sign up for that trip …
Brms Discount Night
Hello fellow gearheads, Our discount night at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is coming up fast! Next Wed Nov 4th from 8:15-9:15pm you’ll be part of an exclusive 20% sale to Outdoors at UVa members only. **Don’t forget: If you plan on buying gear that you’ll need to get fitted for (e.g. shoes, packs, etc.) you must go in this week …
Camping and Kayaking at the Youghiogheny
Let’s head to MD/PA this weekend for some camping and kayaking on the Youghiogheny River. We’ll leave Friday afternoon, returning Saturday evening or Sunday evening (your choice). On Saturday we’ll run the lower Yough, which is class III water. You will need a fairly dependable roll to run this stretch of river, and should have some class II-III kayaking experience …
Bridge Day and the Last Day of Gauley Season
Let’s head to WV this weekend. Saturday we’ll go to Bridge day. One day a year, the largest span bridge in the western hemisphere is closed to traffic so 300 base jumpers can have the thrill of their life (maybe their last thrill) jumping 876 feet into the new river gorge while about 200,000 people stand around and watch, hang …
Intermediate Kayaking, James River Through Richmond
Take a break from midterms and go kayaking on Wednesday! We are leaving at 4:15, which should put us on the water by 6, and hopefully will give us time for one long slow run. We will parking at Tredegar, walking up, taking out at Pipeline, and walking back up to the car. The Lower James through Richmond is a …
Intermediate Kayaking, James River Through Richmond
Take a break from midterms and go kayaking on Tuesday! We are leaving at 3:45, which should put us on the water by 5:30, and hopefully will give us time for one long slow run. We will parking at Tredegar, walking up, taking out at Pipeline, and walking back up to the car. The Lower James through Richmond is a …
Kayaking, Rafting and Camping at the Gauley River
The Gauley River is one of the best stretches of whitewater in the country. Located 3 hours away in West Virginia, the river is “turned on” for approximately 6 weekends each fall when the Summersville dam is realesed. With this trip, you can choose your level of engagement…kayay if you have the experience, raft if you want an adventure, hike …
Gauley Fest!
Gauley Fest is the biggest whitewater kayaking festival of the year. Last year pretty much every major kayaking company was there selling and giving stuff away, and about 3000 people, kayakers and groupies alike. Here’s the link to the American Whitewater website about it: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley I’m planning to head down either Thursday evening or Friday and coming back late Sunday. …
Beginner-Advanced White Water Kayaking – the New River, Wv!
Its time to re-establish a tradition of mine – run the New over Labor Day weekend and bring a bunch of you all with me! The New River near Fayetteville, WV is an outdoor adventure mecca with kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/backpacking for all levels. Paddling the New is great most anytime but I especially like to take …
Intermediate Kayaking: Somewhere Fun
Let’s go kayaking Thursday! There’s been a ton of rain recently, so we’ll catch the tail end of all the high water. Not sure what the destination is yet, it depends on what the river gods decide to do with the water levels and who signs up. Options include: Lower James, Balcony Falls (if realy high water), Maury River, Bullpasture, …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking: Lower James in Richmond
Take a break from exams and go kayaking on Friday! We are gonna leave at 10am, which should put us on the water by noon, and hopefully will give us time for 2 laps (or 1 lap and a trip to z-dam), depending on what people want to do. The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run …
Kayak Roll Practice (Cancelled)
Due to the conflick with the creekathon and lack of interest I have cancelled the Kayak Roll Practice to Sweet Briar. Last session for this semester at Sweet Briar College for kayak roll practice. Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00PM. The cost for a session is $10.00, which you are responsible for paying. I do not plan on taking any …
Beginner/Intermediate Kayaking at Balcony Falls
Let’s go paddle Balcony Falls on Sunday! This run is a mostly class II with one class II+/III rapid that is easily walkable if you don’t feel comfortable running it. Balcony is about an hour and a half away and is an awesome, beautiful run; I’m so excited to get back down there! We’ll meet at Bonnycastle Circle at 8am, …
Kayak Roll Practice
Sweet Briar College has opened up their pool for kayak roll practice on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00PM. The cost for a session is $10.00, which you are responsible for paying. I do not plan on taking any of the club’s gear to these sessions. You may bring your own personal gear, but make sure it is clean, remove …
Intermediate Kayaking, James River Through Richmond
Let’s spend Easter Sunday on the water! I’m going to church with my fam in Richmond, so let’s meet at the 14th Street take out at 1:30 to run the Lower. The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. You need to have a solid roll and good boat control to come …
Intermediate Ww Kayaking – the James Through Richmond
This is typically a great time of year for intermediate WW kayakers to paddle the lower James River through Richmond. Its a little early to tell, but I’m gonna guess the river will be close to 5 feet for our run; a great level for intermediate paddlers. Normally I would let those join that have class 2 experience with a …
Beginner Ww Kayaking – the James River Above Richmond
The section of the James River above Richmond offers lots of class 1 and 2 rapids (at current water level) 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 …
Beginner/Intermediate Kayaking at Balcony Falls
Let’s go paddle Balcony Falls on Friday! This run is a mostly class II with one class II+/III rapid that is easily walkable if you don’t feel comfortable running it. Balcony is about an hour and a half away and is an awesome, beautiful run; I’m so excited to get back down there! We’ll meet at Echols Dorm at 10, …
Maury River Cleanup and Paddle
There is a cleanup event being hosted by the Coastals Canoeists on Goshen Pass this Saturday from 10am to noon, followed by a grillout lunch at a Coastals member’s house in Rockbridge Baths then some paddling. Come on out and show some love for my favorite whitewater river in Virginia. Forecast calls for rain the next few days so timing …
1st Annual Recreational Alleghany Highlands Triathlon
Do you like to run, road bike, and paddle? Perfect! Join me at the Alleghany Highlands Triathalon! This is my first-ever triathalon; I am not an expert trainer, and I am more excited about doing my three favorite sports than winning first place. The main purpose of this trip (for me) is to carpool and camp together, and to HAVE …
Aca Virginia Kayaking Championships
The American Canoe (and Kayak) Association is hosting the first annual Virginia state kayaking and canoeing championships! We are going to take a team to compete in as many events as possible. The races will take place on a 5 mile stretch of the Rappahannock River near Fredricksburg, VA. The events are Men’s and Women’s one-person kayaking (K1), one-person canoeing …
Intermediate Kayaking, James River Through Richmond
The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. Let’s plan to leave Charlottesville (meeting at Echols dorm) at 10 which will put us on the water by 12 hopefully. Depending on how long we play at Pipeline (last rapid on the run and the best surf spot) and if / how many …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking: Lower James in Richmond
The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. Let’s plan to leave Charlottesville (meeting at Echols dorm) at 11 which will put us on the water by 1 hopefully. Depending on how long we play at Pipeline (last rapid on the run and the best surf spot) and if / how many …
Intermediate-Advanced White Water Kayaking – the James Through Richmond
This is typically a great time of year for intermediate WW kayakers to paddle the lower James River through Richmond. Old Man Winter does a good job of raising the water table and keeping the river at a consistent level. I suspect the level will dance between 4-4.5 feet for a while; perfect for intermediate paddlers. Normally I would let …
Intermediate Kayaking: James River Through Richmond
The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. Let’s plan to leave Charlottesville (meeting at Echols drom) at 9, which will put us on the water by 11 hopefully. Depending on how long we play at Pipeline (last rapid on the run and the best surf spot) and if / how many …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking: Lower James in Richmond
The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. Let’s plan to leave Charlottesville (meeting at Echols drom) at 12, which will put us on the water by 2 hopefully. Depending on how long we play at Pipeline (last rapid on the run and the best surf spot) and if / how many …
New Year’s Day Paddle
Start 2009 off right with a New Year’s Day paddle on the James River through downtown Richmond. This is a class III-IV run, so you should have good boat control in whitewater and a solid roll. The water and air temp will both be cold so you need to be comfortable on whitewater to attend this trip. We will meet …
New Year Celebration on the Water; Kayaking Downtown Richmond
I love to start the new year right with a day on the river. Join me on Jan 3 in a quest to celebrate the new year with James on a float trip through downtown Richmond. The James through Richmond is typically a class 2-3 run, but is more challenging this time of year because of the cold water and …
Intermediate Kayaking, James River Through Richmond
Let’s celebrate the end of exams by going kayaking! The Lower James through Richmond is a short, Class III run with some fun play spots. Let’s meet at the Mayo Island/14th Street take out at 11, email me if you need directions. Also, its supposed to rain between now and then, and if the river level goes up I may …
Kayaking Downtown Richmond
The rains last week are still flowing out through richmond, tomorrow will be around 7 feet. This is a great level for playboating big waves on the downtown run. If you are crazy enough to go kayaking big water in december , you should have all your own gear including the 5 essentials plus a drytop, pogies or gloves, and …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking on the Maury River!
We have water!! Take a break from exams and come kayaking tomorrow. The Maury is a sweet Class III-IV run near Lexington, VA. It’s in a beautiful area of Virgina, and the whitewater is lots of fun! To come on this trip you need to have a solid roll and solid boat control in class III water. You must have …
Intermediate White Water Kayaking – the James Through Richmond
It’s been sooo long since I’ve had a free day to kayak, but finally, I have the green light for this Sunday. Come join me on this classic urban whitewater run as the James pours alongside downtown Richmond. With the recent widespread rain and the colder temps, I expect the water table to be on its way up as it …