Not on Derek’s trip this weekend? Come on a daytrip this Saturday!!! Bring a season pass or $70, bag lunch or $$, skis/board or $$ and yoself. Club provides gas and a seat in a car.
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Humpack Rocks: Sunset Hike and Dinner on the Cliffs!
Hey, Folks! Join me for a hike Thursday evening to the locally-famous Humpback Rocks near Waynesboro, VA. We’ll hike up to the cliffs, ~1.5 miles uphill, settle in and cook dinner while we watch the sunset over the Shenandoah Valley – this spot has amazing views north and west of the Blue Ridge. Then we’ll hike back down with headlamps …
394th Annual Slacklining at the Creekathon
Need some slack with that burger? Yes you do! Come and slackline while we grill out durring the walnut creekathon on the 27th. We will be departing from Echols at 3:45PM, so don’t be late. If you are slightly confused about what slacklining is, check this link out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining This trip requires no experience, just a general sense of balance. …
82nd Annual Walnut-Creekathon!
Hey, Club! As our welcome-back gift to you, the officers are hosting a Fall Creekathon to welcome new members and catch up with the old regulars! For you new members, the Creekathon is a cookout/potluck at nearby Walnut Creek Park in Albemarle County accompanied by various outdoor activities. Come out for some good food, good people, and good vibrations, and …
Outdoors Style Beach Week for Free!
Outdoors style beach week for FREE! Want to go to Beach Week? Don’t want to spend loads of money? Gotta see mommy for Mothers Day? Monday the 12th we are going to travel down to Oregon Inlet, NC. This is a SWEET campground right on the beach in the Outer Banks. There is a layer of awesome dunes between us …
Hike/Swim at Sugar Hollow, Then Cookout!
Spend your “reading day” at Sugar Hollow! After a 25-minute drive to Sugar Hollow, we’ll hike an easy mile to reach a swimming hole. If the rope swing is up, Tarzan wannabees can swing like monkeys into the deep blue abyss. Some of us will hike back and drive straight to the Walnut Creek cookout at 5 pm (make sure …
Friday Night Sunset Hike @ Old Rag
Weather is looking much more hopeful this friday with low at 50 (though it will be colder up there) and mostly sunny. We will get there early enough to beat the geo party people but late enough to catch a sunset at 7:53pm + almost-full-moon. So here it goes again. Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park is one of the …
Sunset Hike at Old Rag
Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular place to Hike in Virginia. It is so popular, in fact, that you need to pay $8 to get in. But it is well worth your time and money. At the top, you can get a 360 panoramic view IN the sunset. Need a new desktop background picture, …
Humpback Hike and Picnic
Let’s go hiking on Sunday to enjoy the scenary and relax. The weather forecast is 55/38 partly cloudy with 10% chance of rain. We will go at a slow pace to fully enjoy the nature and stop to have a lunch. There should be a great view of the Shenandoah valley. After hiknig a few hours, we will return to …
Trip Leader Workshop 2
Want to learn how to lead trips or how to lead better trips? We will be going over all the basics of trip leading in the club, reimbursements, trip descriptions, basic logistics and info, activities, etc. Also, we will go over several common problems and go over how not to lead trips (mostly by examining all of the situations Ive …
F#$& Cars!- Thanksgiving Edition
Despite strong efforts by individuals in the automobile industry to derail our efforts last week, the carless trip to Ragged Mountain Reservoir was a resounding success, and more importantly, the number of people who signed up for the trip indicated that there is an overwhelming dissatisfaction with gas guzzling amongst the UVA outdoors enthusiasts. So, without further adeu, I present …
Gauley Fest: Kayaking and Outdoors Dream Come True
The Gauley Festival (known as “the paddling world’s biggest party”) is the largest river festival in the world, and it’s coming up this weekend. Located only 3.5 hours from Charlottesville, this is really a can’t miss opportunity. The jist of the festival is kayak (or climb) during the day, hangout with other fun outdoors-oriented people during the evening, and camp …
Hiking and Swimming at Sugar Hollow
Bring a lunch and a swim suit and come explore the swimming hole at sugar hollow. This trip will be canceled if its raining–check your e-mail the morning of the trip if you aren’t sure.
Mountain Biking and Potluck at Walnut
Let’s hit up the trails at Walnut Creek Park before the delicious end of the year picnic at 5 o’clock. All skill levels are welcome, and there are many short loops to choose from with all different levels of terrain. The club provides bikes, helmets, water bottles, and a ride. You should bring your bike if you have one and …
Stove Workshop and Barbeque!
If you don’t know how to use a WhisperLite camp stove, here’s your chance to learn! We’ll head out to Walnut Creek and practice our stove-lighting skills. Once we have that mastered, we’ll cook up some delicious goodies that we’ll serve at the BBQ. Yeah for cookouts!
End of Year Walnut Creekathon!
Come celebrate the end of the year and say farewell to all your outdoorsy friends for the summer at Walnut Creek Park! We’ll have a cookout and other delicious goodies on the edge of the lake in the evening, as well as outdoorsy activities you can sign up for during the afternoon. This is a potluck-type activity, so please bring …
Vermonster + Picture!
Take a break from studying to come eat massive quantities of icecream and get your picture taken for the yearbook on the beautiful Lawn! Wear your Outdoors Club T-shirt to look extra club-tastic for the picture, and come with an appetite! Please indicate favorite B&J flavors when you sign up for the trip.
New River Gorgathon
TRIP CANCELLED, sorry
Backpacking at Three Ridges (3 Times the Fun!)
Lots of scenic views to be had on this 13.1 mile circuit in the gorgeous three ridges wilderness. We’ll hike in a couple miles friday evening and sleep at the Maupin Field Shelter. Saturday’s hike will be spent atop the ridges for 6 miles with some moderate elevation changes. We can have lunch at Chimney Rocks after about 4 miles. …
Trip Leader Workshop
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 adventures. I’ve only reserved the room for an hour, so that’s the …
Slacklining on the Lawn
Come out to The Lawn this Sunday at 2pm to try your hand at slacklining. This is a great sport started by rock climbers, in principle similar to tightrope walking. Instead of a rope, 1 inch tubular webbing is used, and the rope bends and sways under your weight. Not only is it fun, but it’s a great way to …
Day Hike at Ivy Creek Natural Area
This is a 5 mile hike at the Ivy Creek Natural Area, which is only 5 miles away from here (thus gas will not be reimbursed). Tomorrow is supposed to be a beautiful day for hiking!! Please bring a lunch.
Trip Leader Workshop 3!
I’ve heard from several of you that you can’t come to the Thursday workshop, so here’s another chance! We’ll learn about trip-leading from 5-6ish, and we’ll finish in plenty of time to attend the Monday Night Gathering at Newcomb. At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle …
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 …
Outdoors Club Potluck!!
Come hang out at our house with some of the coolest kids at UVa and eat their food, too! We’re having a potluck at 115 Harmon (straddles JPA and Stadium), the house with the swing in the front yard, and you should come with your most impressive dish, remembering that the way to many men and women’s hearts is through …
Humpback Rock-Watching Hike
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 …
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 …