Canceled due to weather conditions š With some fresh snow on the mountains this week, we are looking at some prime sunrise hiking. Humpback has a silly road closure (and is incredibly icy) so this is possibly the next best thing. I also love hot cocoa on hikes so what better way to enjoy it then with the sunrise and …
Announcements
Postponed: 69th Bicentennial Creekathon — Spring 2018
POSTPONED: NEW DATE SATURDAY APRIL 21ST Hear ye, hear ye: Thou art hereby cordially invited to an event of the utmost distinction: the dirtbag shindig of the millenium, the hooligan hootenanny to end all hootenannies, the bi-annual gathering of all the finest shredheads, senders, and stoke enthusiasts in all the land — CREEKATHON!!!!! What in tarnation is this CREEKATHON business, …
Canceled Spy (Rock) Kids
CANCELED – it was a nice try but mother nature has won yet again POSTPONED – new date is 2/8/2018 last time i led a sunrise trip to spy rock it was a spooky friday the 13th and we saw 360 degree views of clouds & haze so i’m looking for redemption on this one (hence why were pushing it …
Bop Bop Bop, Bop to the (High) Top
like sharpay and ryan, we’re gonna bop to the top of (high) top this saturday to celebrate the return of warm weather & the conclusion of the first full week of classes -it’s a pretty easy hike that will take us no longer than 3 hours and the best news is that a dog will be accompanying this adventure -it’ll …
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 6:30 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 …
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 / …
The Annual Koenig Moab Trip 2018!
Happy winter break ya goons. Get pumped because weāve 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 …
Super Secret Surprise Birthday Adventure!!
Seriously, it’s super secret. Don’t say sh*t about it. Next Saturday is club member Jamie Wallenstein’s birthday, and she wants to do it outdoors, so I’m getting together (hopefully) a group of you gung-ho outdoors aficionados to help her celebrate her exiting of the teen world with mother nature at her side! First and foremost, if you’re acquainted with Jamie …
Bearfence Hut Hangout!
Unfortunately Sunday looks like an absolutely miserable day to be hiking, i.e. cold and rainy (ew), so let’s get out into Shenandoah BUT stay warm and dry doing it! How, you might ask? Well i’ll tell ya. If you’ve ever spent any time hiking on the Appalachian trail you’ll know that in many sections there are shelters conveniently spaced out …
Sun Appreciation Backpacking (Delayed Departure)
it is no surprise that charlie haywood is leading yet another outdoors adventureā¦this one in honor of our beautiful golden sun & his beautiful golden retriever. for those unfortunate folks who are stuck working all day (aka me) or for those who couldn’t strategically get a no-friday classes schedule or for those who are just too far down the waitlist …
Breakfast for Dinner!
So Jamie is leading a sunrise hike to Bearfence Saturday morning, but honestly I think I’d just feel wrong if I watched the sun come up without watching it go do down first.. ya know? Like how would I know where it came from?? Anyways, Bearfence is one of the only places in the park where you have an unobstructed …
Humpback Sunrise
Come hike Humpback, our much loved and famed sunrise spot. It is ~800 ft elevation gain and ~1 mile long (this is relatively strenuous and steep, but also very short). We’ll leave from Echols with full tanks of gas at 6:15am, watch the sunrise until 7:30, and be back to grounds no later than 8:30. Don’t forget to bring your …
Humpback Sunrise
Come hike Humpback, our much loved and famed sunrise spot. It is ~800 ft elevation gain and ~1 mile long (this is relatively strenuous and steep, but also very short). We’ll leave from Echols with full tanks of gas at 6:15am, watch the sunrise until 7:30, and be back to grounds no later than 8:30. Don’t forget to bring your …
Return to the Rapidan!
Fly-fishing part 2! All the rain we’re going to get this week should bring up water levels significantly and wash plenty of bugs into the streams, so fishing conditions should be good! We’ll be returning to the Rapidan River and doing our best to wrangle some native brookies. Because it’s after October 1st, a Virginia trout license ($23) will be …
Nrge: Dirtbag Jamboree
Hey0 pals, While at NRGE you’ll be going HARD during the day gobbling up single track, leaf-strewn trails, imposing stone walls, and broiling whitewater. But what you may not have known is that at night we are gonna J A M. So, if you play anything ā guitar, banjo, steel drums, fiddle, stand-up bass (yes, someone has brought one before), …
Post-Creekathon Pizza Party!
Creekathon may be ending at 4, but why stop the party there?? Let’s keep it going and go catch the sunset at Humpback Rocks! I know Humpback is traditionally the sunrise spot, but there will be nothing traditional about this trip, and according to this seemingly trustworthy website (https://www.theoutbound.com/christin-healey/the-top-10-places-to-catch-a-sunset-in-virginia), Humpback is the best place in VA to catch a sunset …
If All Your Friends Jumped Off a Cliff at Midnight Would You??
Before we begin, DRIVERS GET PRIORITY! I donāt have a car, so Iāll be waitlisting everybody until we get drivers I can accommodate up to 8 people! Happy almost Halloween! To celebrate, letās combine two scary things: jumping off cliffs and ~ the dark ~. Panther Falls is a cute lil swimming hole in George Washington National Forest that provides …
Rip-Rap Rager
this hike is like an appetizer platter, it’ll give you a little taste of everything! there’s streams, swimming holes, a waterfall, and summit views, so what more could you ask for? it’s a pretty moderate 9.5 mile loop that’ll give us a solid workout & plenty of instagram worthy scenery. everyone pack a lunch to picnic by the swimming hole, …
Beginner Mountain Slack~Bikelining?
Mountain biking and slacklining are similar in the sense that they both leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling inside, and they might leave you with a few bumps and bruises depending on how badly you want to defy gravity. But, that’s about it. SO LETS GET GNARLY TRY EM BOTH. I don’t mean biking across a slackline, sadly…unless we’re …
2017 Nrge — Carpool
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 …
Fly-Fishing the Rapidan!
Casting out my net here to sea what sort of interest there is among club-members in fly-fishing! If you have no idea what that is, check out this cheesy but well-made short video that gives a pretty good idea of what it’s all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tfIL-HRSBI I’ll only be able to take a handful of you out given the nature of …
69th Biannual Creekathon– Fall 2017
FRIENDS, You are cordially invited to the ODC event of the century… fall creekathon!! WHAT IS CREEKATHON??? I’m glad you asked. This glorious event is the club’s end of the semester cookout/ mega trip at Walnut Creek Park (~20 mins away).There will be eating, hanging, and general frolicking. BUT the picnic is just the base camp for all sorts of …
Swimming Hole Trip/Hike at St Mary’s!
copying Claire’s hike to St Mary’s wilderness from a couple of weeks ago (thank you Claire!) and leading a trip there before the weather cools off because I loved it so much! It’s an awesome spot/leisurely hike to an amazing and relaxing swimming hole. Let’s enjoy ~nature~ before we hole up for exam szn!! It’s around an hour drive but …
Gauley Fest Landlubber Companion Trip (Climbing/Hiking/Frolicking/Etc.)
friends, tryna do it outside this weekend, but can’t kayak worth a damn? join me for a weekend at the New doing fun outdoors things that do not involve drowning! THE PLAN: this is a companion trip to Gauley Fest, so we will be staying at the same campsite as those krazy kayakers, but during the day shall be partaking …
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 6:30 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a …
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 / …
Chimney Rock Wednesday Sunrise Hike
Howdy you g0o0o0ooOoons. *SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK PASSES NEEDED* For those of you blessed with later morning classes, please join me on an early morning hike at Chimney Rock (3.5 mile round trip). Meet at 6am from the ECHOLS SIDE DOOR. Drive 30 mins, leave 1.5 hours for the hike, 30 mins back. Should be back in time for people with …
White Oak Canyon
It’s no longer syllabus week my friends, but rather than jumping right into all our readings & assignments, jump right into some quality swimming holes! Change your friday scenery; rather than frat darties, come experience the beauty of White Oak Canyon with a great hike & great waterfalls! We will meet outside of Echols Dorm at 7:00 AM and will …
Summer Beach Camping Trip
Hey homies!! If you’re wondering what you’re going to be doing the second to last weekend of July, I have the answer for you: camping at the beach with me! I have a general schedule outlined below but it’s super flexible depending on what people want to do. Super pumped for an awesome weekend!! Plan for Friday 07/21 head out …
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 6:30 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a …
Mid-Finals Old Rag Hike!!
Summer is practically here and the trees are luscious + beautiful- it’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy Old Rag! Take a break from studying this Saturday and come enjoy one of the best hikes in Virginia. Old Rag offers some gorgeous 360 degree views and it’s about a 2500 ft elevation gain. The hike is 8 miles …
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 / …
Mountains and Music (Part 1.1 … Delayed Due 2 Rain)
Ever consider serenading the birds and bears of the Blueridge with your twangs and tunes? Want to wake up early, jaunt to some rocks, and play those blissful melodies? Let’s get as many instruments as can come for a sunrise jam sesh and breakfast in the Shenandoah mountains. The plan is to leave at 5:30 from the Alderman bus stop, …
420th Bi-Annual Creekathon- Spring 2017
FRIENDS, You are cordially invited to the ODC event of the century… spring creekathon!! WHAT IS CREEKATHON??? I’m glad you asked. This glorious event is the club’s end of the semester cookout/ mega trip at Walnut Creek Park (~20 mins away).There will be eating, hanging, and general frolicking. BUT the picnic is just the base camp for all sorts of …
First Annual Uva Hammock Jamboree!
If you have an ENO / hammock or want to check one out from the club for this, then come and catch V I B E S. My vision is massive network of hammocks strung between various combinations of trees in a cluster…. weather is supposed to be 70 and sunny!! Super straightforward. Bring your hammock, instruments / snacks if …
The Jackson Hole End of Summer Bonanza!
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 stoneās throw from Grand Teton National Park and a hop and a skip from Yellowstone …
Dope Crabtree Falls Camping Trip
Fellow lovers of nature/adventure, Eschew the civilized world with me for a fun weekend in the woods! I’ve reserved two sites at Crabtree Falls Campground (http://www.crabtreefallscampground.com) for April 14th. The campsite has amenities including bathrooms so we’ll be living large.The $15 fee covers food/drinks/supplies and the cost of lodging not covered by Outdoors reimbursement. Plan for Friday: 3pm: head out …
Let’s Have a (Black)Rockin’ Friday
Hey friends! This is the adventure for you if you: -are surviving this week but not thriving (midterms lol) -are already filled with dread over the next week of midterms -want to hide in the woods all weekend but have ~responsibilities~ Blackrock Summit is super cool and a great place to hang out. It’s also only a 1 mile loop, …
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 / …
(**Catchy Title About Blackrock Summit and Pretty Sunsets**)
What: A casual 1mi sunset hike after class Tuesday. Where: Blackrock Summit is a quick and easy hike thats about a mile long with a short section that includes some scrambling along a rocky talus slope. When: Tuesday 1/24 meet at the brick wall by Echols Dorm at 2:45pm and be back around 6pm. Who: I can fit myself and …
Long Distance Hiking Seminars
Dear Hiker Trash and Future Hiker Trash, I will be attending a long distance hiking workshop hosted for prospective Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers. Programs will be designed to get everyone ready for the 2017 hiking season. This would be a great opportunity for anyone considering a long distance hike or for someone who wants to improve their backpacking skills. The …
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 …
Moab Spring Break 2017!
HELLO Outdoors Club!! Itās the best time of the yearā¦ā¦ the 3rd Annual Moab Spring Break trip is coming up! This is relevant to you if you (1) donāt have set in stone Spring Break plans. (2) enjoy bona fide adventures of all the best varieties: hiking, backpacking, mountain biking (literally the best in the world), climbing, trail running, skinny …
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 / …
Let’s Get High (in Altitude)
Fellow adventurers, If you’re looking to… -spend time with amazing people – climb a mountain at a casual pace – burn some calories in preparation for Thanksgiving – and/or see some views join us in climbing Hightop Mountain this Saturday! It’s 5.6 miles out and back and should be a blast! It’ll be about 4 hours, including time for ~chillaxing~ …
White Oak Canyon Saturday Day Hike (9mi)
EMAIL ME AT: JDR5BD@VIRGINIA.EDU not my verizon acct It’s not finals so you have nothing to do but join this hike. This is white oak canyon btw, the (first or second) best waterfall hike in Old Dominion. The deets: – 1 hr drive there – 3 hr hike (9mi) incl lunch – 1 hr drive back You bring: – $5 …
White Oak Canyon Saturday Day Hike (9mi)
EMAIL ME AT: JDR5BD@VIRGINIA.EDU not my verizon acct It’s not finals so you have nothing to do but join this hike. This is white oak canyon btw, the (first or second) best waterfall hike in Old Dominion. The deets: – 1 hr drive there – 3 hr hike (9mi) incl lunch – 1 hr drive back You bring: – $5 …