Come hike a trail that is fun for people of all levels! It only takes about half an hour to drive up there, and in a short 1-2 miles we’ll be eating lunch while looking for humpback whales in the rocks (just kidding)! It really is a nice view though. There’s a short way down that only takes about 15 …
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Outerbanks Beach Trip: Reading Holiday
In honor of the changing seasons and the coming of the delightful brisk fall air–I propose a camping trip to the outerbanks (an awesome area on the atlantic ocean, if you’ve never been) of North Carolina for some fresh ocean air and quality outdoor time in the fine company of fellow outdoors club members and a bountiful array of fall …
Trip Leader Workshop!
Everyone is encouraged to lead trips, and it’s easier than you think! At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four …
Hike Humpback!
Come out on Sunday to enjoy the wonderful weather on a day hike at Humpback Rocks! We will drive about half an hour and park off the historic Blue Ridge Parkway; we will then hike 1-2 miles along the AT in a loop to get to Humpback rocks, scramble around and have a picnic lunch (bring your own) while enjoying …
The Vermonster Is Coming!
The Vermonster is the biggest, most spectacular ice cream sundae (in a bucket no less) you’ll ever eat! With cookie and candy toppings, hot fudge, sprinkles, and of course the all famous Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. We’ll meet up at Echols Dorm, hike/walk up O-Hill, and then hang out on the grass and eat fabulous ice cream. We’ll have …
Day Hike at Crabtree Falls
This sounds like a neat hike to try out. It is about an hour from Charlottesville and is considered one of the best hikes in Virginia. Crabtree Falls, the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, is a popular attraction located in Nelson County, Virginia, just six miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27. Crabtree …
National Trails Day
June 3, 2006 is the 14th National Trails Day so all over the country people we be volunteering at their local parks. All morning on June 3rd Rock Creek Park in Washington will have volunteers for trail maintenance, trash pick-up, and invasive species management. You get a free lunch and the opportunity to help maintain the great outdoors that you …
Club Year-End Celebration @ Walnut Creek!
This trip is leaving at 4pm and will go out to Walnut. Bring any frisbees, footballs, swimming shorts, soccer balls — anything to play with. The club will provide burger, hot dogs, and veggie burgers. You will need to bring some sort of snack or drink. Sign up if you’re interested in leaving at 4pm!
Leg 1 of Summer: Hawaii?
The unlying Internet tells me Hawaii beckons at the mere cost of a 680 dollar flight from Dulles. I’ve wanted to go for a while, so this May I think I might. My family has old friend out there – a cool and funny couple who are happy in the way of old people ironically satisfied with the turns of …
Sunday Hike/Scramble at Devil’s Marbleyard
If you like hiking and you like rocks, then you’ll LOVE Devil’s Marbleyard! Come scrambling on a mountainside of marble slabs, and bring some lunch for a picnic at the top. Gorgeous views, a marble playground, and no work in sight – what more could you ask for? We’ll hike roughly half an hour to the rocks, then scramble up …
Cook Out, Hike and Ultimate Frisbee at Beautiful Lake Sherando!
It’s finally spring! What better way to celebrate the weather this weekend than going to Lake Sherando on its opening day? We will drive about an hour, park, and choose from several leisurly short hikes or a combination of them. One of these 2.5 mile hikes has a beautiful waterfall and wading pool that might be fun. When we have …
Cook Out, Hike and Ultimate Frisbee at Beautiful Lake Sherando!
It’s finally spring! What better way to celebrate the weather this weekend than going to Lake Sherando on its opening day? We will drive about an hour, park, and choose from several leisurly short hikes or a combination of them. One of these 2.5 mile hikes has a beautiful waterfall and wading pool that might be fun. When we have …
Rocky Mountain Loop
Spring is here and if you still haven’t cured your cabin fever or itchy feet come out Saturday for an awesome hike. We’ll take Skyline drive to mile 77 and head in the woods. The Loop is 9 to 10 miles and goes around Rocky and Brown Mountain. We’ll get to see the tops of both mountains and the largest …
Spring Break in St. John
Come to St. John for Spring Break and do some scuba, paddling, hiking, or just enjoy the beach… and meet some new friends while you’re at it. We will be renting some sweet tents that are located beachfront in Cinnamon Bay. There’s something for everyone! ~~~~ www.cinnamonbay.com ~~~~ everything you need to know about where we are staying! with the …
Fall Break at Old Rag- Later Trip
So…you’re not doing anything cool for “reading” break. Now you can! The hike to Old Rag Mountain offeres SPECTACULAR views. This is one of the most popular hikes in Virginia, and it’s a club favorite! There is another club trip to Old Rag that is leaving at 8:30 am, so this is your chance to still enjoy the outdoors if …
Swimming, Walking and Enjoying Sugar Hollow
Apparently we can swim in a swimming hole (with rope swing). The place is beautiful. We will lightly hike and explore the place. Bring lunch, water,swim suit, warm clothes (in case), good/comfortable shoes.
Hike Old Rag (Early Trip)
There was a great response to Grace’s trip and there still are quite a few people on the waitlist so I’m going to lead a trip that departs a bit earlier for Old Rag on Saturday. From what I hear (to copy from Grace) it is a relatively easy, nice long hike (7 miles round trip) with a crazy fun …
Winterbreak in California!!
There has been a large interest among club members to get to California at some point in their life to experience all the beauty it has to offer. How does this winterbreak sound?! If you have never experienced California before, then this is a great opportunity. I’ll be setting up this trip for 5 club members between December 27 and …
Rivanna River Cleanup and Storm Drain Stenciling
Come help out the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District and the Rivanna Conservation Society cleanup the Rivanna River and stencil Storm Drains on October 16, 2004 from 10 am to 2pm. There will be a FREE conservation fair and PICNIC following the volunteer activities. Depending on interest, folks could be along the river or stenciling storm drains. For …
Potluck!!!
That’s right, come eat some food and meet some of the other people in the club! This will be a traditional potluck, so please bring something if you come. Of course, if you can’t make anything or don’t have time, just come anyway with a beverage or chips or something. This is your chance to show off your chef skills …
Tents Workshop, Backpacking Series
Ever wondered How to pitch a tent, pack it, clean it, find a good location for it and things like this? Come join us on the Lawn on Thursday for a quick workshop about this. You can bring your food and eat dinner there. we will quickly go over tents and differences like 2/3/4..pole, symmetric/unsymmetric, light tents/ 3 season/ 4 …