**If you’re interested in anchors but need more of a beginner-oriented workshop, feel free to reach out to me! If there’s interest I can happily do one/some in the future (: Hello hello This trip is meant for those with climbing/caving/canyoneering experience who are interested in workshopping more advanced anchor systems. Abby & I are happy to refresh the basic …
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MOAB 2024: THE CALL of THE GNAR
Shredders, senders, and aspiring desert sand frolickers, welcome to the last week of fall classes. Your reward: the glorious emergence of the most LEGENDARY, only ONCE an earth revolution, GNAR JOURNEY. We begin preparing now to rise from east coast hibernation and mass migrate to the land of canyons, red rocks, ultimate gritty-ness and cryptobiotic crust: MOAB, UTAH. Approximately 44 …
Climbing: What ODC has to offer you!!! (workshop/presentation)
Hello my climbing enthusiasts and skeptics, As we get into the semester and some yummy climbing season (which is ALL YEAR), I’m hoping to start us out by leading a little workshop/presentation that will help give new club members & climbers some basic foundational knowledge of what types of climbing ODC offers. I remember being very confused and intimidated upon …
Climbing Classroom Session: Rigging Rappels
Unlike the other workshops in this series, this session will center on rappelling for canyoneering applications, although it is certainly also applicable to climbing. Anyone who wants to have the background to think through how we’re rigging our canyoneering rappels in Moab is encouraged to join, although this session is certainly open to everyone. While anyone may sign up, you …
>>>MOAB 2023<<<
MOAB, UTAH 2023 We’ve got an extra special gift for all of you this last day of class: without a doubt the most legendary adventure of the year. ALL ABOARD THE GNAR TRAIN May we all blossom from this fake wintry East Coast of ours and emerge as sun children in the soft red sands of the Utah desert. There …
Blue Ridge Parkway Abseiling Shenanigans
Welcome to the wonderful world of rappelling! We will be heading up to one of my favorite spots on the Parkway (the Mile Post 6.25 crag) to set up a rappel line and zip down a few times. The rappel will be about 50 feet (15m), and we will be hiking back up to the top, so bring shoes that …
Huh, who knew rappelling would be so popular – one final rappel day
With so many folks on the waitlists for the other rappel sessions, I am reprising this trip just one more time, this time at the Mile Post 6.6 Crag on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This one will be a strictly beginner-focused trip for those with very little or no experience rappelling. On this trip, we will focus on the basics …
Another Rappel Session: Learn to Rappel Hands-On Workshop
Since my other rappel workshop filled up so fast, I’m posting another one! Come run laps up and down the cliff face with me! Note that you can sign up for both rappel workshops, but in the interest of letting as many people as possible come, you will only be taken off the waitlist for one of the trips. In …
Rigging Rappels: Abseiling Workshop
Do you dream of sailing down cliff faces, getting swallowed by the depths of caves and canyons, or zipping from arches and bridges into empty space? Then come learn about and practice rappelling! In this hands-on workshop, we will cover: – the basics of how to rappel – setting on natural anchors – rigging retrievable and non-retrievable rappels including toss …
Wilderness First Aid: Choose May 11-12; or May 15-16; or May 21-22; or June 15-16
Hi fellow adventurers! A co-founder of this glorious club is offering Disaster + Travel + Wilderness First Aid certification courses four times this spring in Cville. Hands-on learn how to save your compadre’s life and limbs, be y’all out adventuring in the wilderness, caught in a wrong-place wrong-time disaster, traveling remotely, driving through a rural area with no cellphone service …
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 (for the dates of this adventure) off the …
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 / …
A Match Made in Heaven: Intermediate Climbing and Storytelling at Little Wilson
****—-Trip Cancelled for Weather 🙁 —-**** This trip is part of the BOONE, NC mega-trip. We will be leaving DIRECTLY from the campsite, so IF YOU GET ON this trip, make sure to sign up for the carpool associated with the mega-trip: http://outdoorsatuva.org/members/adventure/read/4813 Abstract/Intro: Hey all, I love hearing stories and I love telling my own. I also love climbing, …
Boone, Nc Spring Mega Trip **Carpool**
Happy Spring! Time to get yo butts outside Please read this trip description in its entirety. This is only a carpool, and you must sign up for side trip(s) as they are posted in order to join the carpool. WHAT: A NRGE style spring mega trip full of hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, and other shenanigans! Attendees send it/shred “the …
Canceled – Operation Skillz Acquisition
Howdy friends, Come on down to Manchester Wall and get schooled. This trip will be open to any skill level, and based on interest I’ll assemble the group such that we can learn and climb as much as possible. If you just want a lift to the wall to get some pitches in, that’s okay too – just let me …
Shred for Street Cred: Beginner Climbing at Manchester Wall!
*Steve Irwin voice* “Crikey! It’s a beginner climbing trip in the wild! Those have been few and far between in this ecosystem for far to long!” That’s right, here is your chance to jump (and climb) into the world of outdoor rock climbing! And what’s more, we’ll be going to Manchester Wall in Richmond which is one of the best …
Fight the Shred Withdraw: Intermediate Climbing at Old Rag
It’s the week after Moab. You’re either gonna be going through adventure withdraw after a week of shredding on the daily OR you’ll have severe FOMO from seeing/hearing about all the sends from the trip. Either way, you’ll want to climb, so why fight it?? Let’s climb! I’m planning to send the Sunset Walls at Old Rag, which has a …
The Ultimate Moabian Seminar
Are you going out to Moab and not quite sure what you need? THEN BINGPOT! THIS IS FOR YOU!! This is a workshop centered around going out to Moab and making sure that you are prepared for the awesome week of sending it in ways you never thought possible. What we are going to be going over: – What a …
**Location Changed** Ye Olde Trip Leader Workshoppe
Even though I requested Clark 101 the Source gave me **New Cabell 323** (Trust me, I am just as upset about the distance as you are). Anyways, c’est la vie and e’re going to have a great time anyway!! ————————————– HEYO! Tired of getting stuck on waitlists? Wait no longer! The best way to get on trips is to lead …
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. That’s a total of …
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 / …
Trip Leader Workshop
Do you have the boo-hoos about being on the waitlist?? Then come learn how to lead a trip! Leading trips is one of the best ways to meet more of the awesome outdoorsy folks here in the club and getting to try new things! SooOOooOOo come and spend part of your lovely Wednesday evening with me as I teach you …
Just Okay Is Not Ok – Intro Climbing by at&T
*Drivers needed – you will be reimbursed gas + 50% tip* Calling all dirtbags, This is a beginner level climbing trip! I will teach the basics of top roping and depending on your experience, sport leading/belaying. We will probably go to Manchester Wall in Richmond. I may change my mind later. Timeline – Leave Echols Saturday 2/2 8am. Start climbing …
>>>Moab, Utah 2019<<<
THIS IS ABOUT TO BE THE RADDEST THING OUT THERE. There is but one ODC trip worthy of such a claim, and it is our annual pilgrimage the arid paradise of MOAB, UTAH. Approximately 40 of us will drive out to Moab for spring break to spend the week(ish) camping on the banks of the Colorado River and hiking, backpacking, …
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. That’s a total of …
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 / …
Trip Leader Workshop!!
Tired of getting waitlisted over and over again??? Just wanna send it with other outdoor enthusiasts all the friggin time??!? The best way to get on trips is to lead ’em, folks! Come hang out with me and learn the ins/outs of trip leading with the club, and get automatically activated by yours truly! ***If you’re new to the outdoors, …
Trick or Trip Leader Workshop: a Frightfully Good Time
Halloween is creepin’ up on us, witch means that you’ve got to figure out how you’re gonna celebrate the holiday. Our suggestion : treat yourself to an adventure and GET OUTSIDE! Scared to lead a trip? No worries. We’ll teach ya! The best way to get on a trip is to lead one. Come hang out with me and learn …
Nrge Sunday Climbing
This trip leaves from Rays Campground at 9:30am Sunday the 14th in west Virginia!!! We will return to cville after climbing. *Drivers are needed* If you have never climbed before go ahead and sign up! I can teach the basics as we go! We will base our climbing destination, difficulty and style based on the experience of whoever attends. Things …
Fall Break Climbing
If you enjoy climbing trees even when sober this is the trip for you! We will head to the new river gorge for three full days of joyous rock ascending. I can take a few beginners on this trip. You should be pretty comfortable with the basics of climbing by the end of fall break. Details: Leave Friday the 5th …
Nrge Friday Climbing
Sup dirtbags, My NRGE goal is to be the first to arrive and the last to leave. To accomplish this lofty objective I plan to leave Cville on Thursday afternoon. This gets us three full days of climbing in the beautiful new. If you have never climbed before go ahead and sign up! I can teach the basics as we …
Nrge: Climbing at the New New
Hey all, I’m back and worse at climbing than ever! I am giving up on school and gonna start stripping so might as well not do homework and go to NRGE for some climbing. Due to the hell that is the A-school I haven’t climbed in over a year so this will be getting me back in shape for climbing …
Best Waitlist Relief Ever: Trip Leader Workshop!
Tired of getting waitlisted over and over again??? Just wanna send it with other outdoor enthusiasts all the friggin time??!? The best way to get on trips is to lead ’em, folks! Come hang out with me and learn the ins/outs of trip leading with the club! ***If you’re new to the outdoors, sweet! No experience necessary. WHY??? (Psssh cuz …
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 / …
Trad Climbing Lesson
Hey dirtbags, A friend and I want to take a course on trad climbing with Seneca Mountain Guides. The course is $350 for three days of instruction if we have three people. As such, we are looking for one more person to take the class with us. Neither of us have a ton of experience with technical climbing so the …
Mtb Vaycay in Asheville
heyoooo We will be heading to Asheville, NC this weekend. Asheville is nearly completely surrounded by national forest, so there is a plethora of things to do in the area. It’s approximately a 5 hr drive from Charlottesville. da Plan: We’ll be leaving early Friday morning to drive to NC and biking friday afternoon in Pigsah national forest. It’s a …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
OFFERINGS IN CVILLE: CHOOSE EITHER: MAY 9-10 MAY 16-17 MAY 26-27 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [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 …
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 / …
Trail Days 2018 *Updated Time*
*Update times to make it just friday through sunday night* *need drivers. You will be reimbursed gas completely plus a $20 tip. Come with a full tank to the shred shack. This will be a very informal trip. There are many adventures we may choose to explore once we get to Damascus! TLDR: Read it, my prose is a damn …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at Old Rag
Howdy folkses, Gotta scratch that itch. Headed out to Old Rag Sunday for some Yosemite-style granite cracks and a nice stout approach. This is an intermediate/advanced climbing trip. At minimum, you need to have completed a Climbing Workshop or be up-to-date Belay Certified at Peak or another reputable gym. Priority will go to lead climbers/belayers, and everyone will be waitlisted …
Learn to Lead Climb!
Part 2 is here!! Howdy folks, So, how do you get the rope up there in the first place? Many a toprope climber has asked that same question, and this Friday afternoon we’ll be learning how. If you want to climb outdoors this spring, you’ll want to be able to lead climb. It’s like toproping, but more betterful. Luckily, we …
Learn to Lead Climb!
Howdy folks, So, how do you get the rope up there in the first place? Many a toprope climber has asked that same question, and this Friday afternoon we’ll be learning how. If you want to climb outdoors this spring, you’ll want to be able to lead climb. It’s like toproping, but more betterful. Luckily, we have access to a …
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 we’ve 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 …
I Really Don’t Have this Much Free Time to Go Climbing
This is a shorter/ closer climbing trip that we can stay out at for as long as we would like to. Lots of fun beginner climbs on varied wall surfacing. Climbs here range from 5.5 to 5.13 so everyone can have a try. What to Bring: Harness Shoes Water Food Belay Device Chalk Layers
Intro to Climbing Workshop 4:00pm
**This is a required workshop for everyone looking to climb in the club** This Saturday we will be having more workshops for climbing approval in the club. The workshop will meet at 116 Washington avenue and we will cover everything needed to climb outdoors with the club. You do not need to bring anything but it is expected that you …
Intro to Climbing Workshop 2:00pm
**This is a required workshop for everyone looking to climb in the club** This Saturday we will be having more workshops for climbing approval in the club. The workshop will meet at 116 Washington avenue and we will cover everything needed to climb outdoors with the club. You do not need to bring anything but it is expected that you …
Climbing Workshop 12:00pm
**This is a required workshop for everyone looking to climb in the club** This Saturday we will be having more workshops for climbing approval in the club. The workshop will meet at 116 Washington avenue and we will cover everything needed to climb outdoors with the club. You do not need to bring anything but it is expected that you …