So I was really sad to find out Lindsay’s Snowshoe trip for Sunday was cancelled, and after crying, eating some cookie dough, and watching the Notebook, I pulled myself together and decided to set up a trip for this Wednesday since it’s a reading day. So, We’ll be leaving at 7 am, skiing/boarding/frolicing in the snow for the day until …
Announcements
Snowshoe “Day After New Years Day” Day Trip
Because I couldn’t get “day” in the title enough. ANYWAY – This trip is your standard Snowshoe day trip. Leave Charlottesville early, get to the mountain close to opening, stay as long as people want, and come back that night. Snowshoe’s looking to get some wintry mix/snow action between now and then, and conditions have been improving steadily, so it …
Post-Exams Snowshoe Extravaganza
*THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST. Re-announcing… after looking at the responses I was getting, it seems that it may be in the best interest to stuff more people in. My original price assessment was based on an assumption of 17 people. With 24 people, we can knock the price down to 100 on the dot. …
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 …
Super Sweet Trip to Snowshoe, March 13-15
I am upping the number of attendees for this trip to lower the housing cost for everyone. Up to 24 people can come! If 24 people sign up then housing will actually cost $30 each so sign up to come on one of the last trips of the season! Everyone is waitlisted until I get enough drivers. Once you’re off …
Weekend in the Mountains
Though cabins were booked up for MLK weekend, I was able to get the last of the Cass cabins for the following weekend. So come for a weekend out of C’ville in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia! We’ll leave Friday night, with an earlier shift if possible to ski Friday afternoon, ski all day Saturday, and as late as …
Weekend in the Mountains
Though cabins were booked up for MLK weekend, I was able to get the last of the Cass cabins for the following weekend. So come for a weekend out of C’ville in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia! We’ll leave Friday night, with an earlier shift if possible to ski Friday afternoon, ski all day Saturday, and as late as …
Snowshoe Season Pass for $200… That’s Right, Not $500
UPDATE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT MAKE THE 14th AT THE BOTTOM Alright peoples, Last year was a HUGE success with the Snowshoe pass. We were up at the mountain most every weekend with most trips costing around $20-30 bucks for food and lodging for the whole weekend. It was cheaper for me to stay and ride a weekend in Snowshoe, …
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 …
Weekend at Snowshoe, Feb. 1-3
Title says it all (Snowshoe is a ski resort in WV for those of you that live under a rock). In order to reserve your spot, and be moved off the waitlist, you must get me a check for $35 made payable to Landon Kanner (non-refundable unless you drop early enough that someone else takes your spot). Bring checks to …
Snowshoe Season Pass for $200… That’s Right, Not $500
Alright peoples, I got excited when I found out that Snowshoe was starting a college pass program this season. Considering a single lift ticket there is $65 I was pretty stoked for the new $300 price tag. $300 is already $200 off the $500 regular price for a season pass. Why settle for 40% off? =) After a few calls …
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 …
Skiing/Boarding at Snowshoe
We’ll leave Friday night at everyone’s earliest conveniece, ride all day Saturday, and stay again Saturday night. I’m going to leave early Sunday morning to get back for the Super Bowl, but some people may stay and ski Sunday as well. Snowshoe is supposed to have the entire mountain open by this weekend, including possibly cross country skiing and snowshoing. …
Skiing/Snowboarding at Snowshoe, Round 2
We’ll leave at everyone’s earliest convenience Friday night after finals and drive to Snowshoe, WV — home of the best skiing/boarding this side of the Mason-Dixon. Hopefully (depending on what time we get out of town) we’ll pick up rentals and lift tickets Friday night before retiring to our cabin (probably in Cass) for frosty beverages and toga wrestling. We’ll …
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 …
Workshop – Leave No Trace
If you go on day hikes, backpacking trips, outdoor climbing trips or any other trips in the wilderness then you should familiarize yourself with Leave No Trace (LNT) techniques. If you lead trips this is especially important so that you can pass on the proper etiquette for backcountry living. I will cover why LNT is important, the basic principles behind …
Winter Break — Skiing/Snowboarding in Vermont
The basics: After driving to beautiful Jay Peak, Vermont, you will spend four AMAZING days skiing/snowboarding. Jay Peak is known for the freakish amount of snow it receives each year, and we are planning on taking advantage of it again this year. Also unique to Jay are the extensive glades which cover the mountain, they pretty much let you ski …
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 …
Fun Times Doing Outdoorsy Things Trip
Looking for something to do over the first weekend of spring break? Join us on this expedition to Canaan Valley in West Virginia. During the day on Saturday and Sunday we will either hike, snowshoe or cross country ski, or engage in a combination of said activities. We will stay in a warm “cabin” Friday and Saturday nights. At night …
Cross-Country Skiing in Wv!
Ever tried cross country skiing? It’s really fun, arobic, and requires little experience. We’ll be traveling to White Grass Touring Center near Canaan Valley, WV where we will spend Saturday skiing on their 50km of trails. Right now, it looks like we might get some snow on Saturday! We will leave Friday afternoon and drive to Canaan Valley, where we …
Ski or Board Snowshoe!
We will be heading out to Snowshoe Mountain for the weekend! The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories.’ The plan is to leave on Friday and ski Saturday and Sunday (if you’re interested). Snowshoe is one of the best ski resorts in the east and it’s always one of the best trips of the year. (www.snowshoemtn.com) There are …
Post Finals Ski Adventure
Finals are over, the holidays are still a week away, if you go home now, you’re parents will just annoy you… Lets go skiing!! We’ll leave Friday, stay in a large house in Cass Friday night, wake up early saturday morning and ski all day, sleep in Cass again Saturday night, then return to c’ville (or not) on Sunday. Cross …
Winter Break – Vermont Skiing/Boarding
The skinny of the trip is this: Drive to Jay Peak, VT. Ski/Snowboard for Four amazing days, hopefully in fresh powder. Possibly visit Canada/Montreal. Drive home. Estimated cost $194+. This is a STEAL! ITINERARY: Sun 8 Jan – Arrive at Jay Peak in the Afternoon Mon 9 Jan – Ski Jay Tue 10 Jan – Ski Jay Wed 11 Jan …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
The snowshoe trip previously scheduled for Feb. 18-20 has been moved to the weekend of Feb. 25-27. There’s plenty of room, so sign up if you would like to come! Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Snowshoe: Last Chance!!
Last chance to enjoy a weekend at Snowshoe, WV: one of the best ski resorts in the east. The mountain offers 57 slopes in 4 different ‘territories’, and 2 great terrain parks with massive jumps, rails, and full halfpipe. We will drive to Snowshoe on Friday night (about 3 hours), party there, wake up, ski/snowboard all day, and party again …
Cross Country Skiing!
We’ll head out Friday afternoon for Cannan Valley and get in a full day of cross country skiing on Saturday. I’ve never been there, but the trails are supposed to be great – over 30km of them. They have a lots of trails to choose from, including several that are great for beginners. You don’t need any skiing experience at …
Ski Big Sky for Under $500 Total!
Big Sky, Montana is AMAZING. It is consistently voted one of the least crowded ski resorts. By the end, you WILL be mad if you have to wait more than 2 minutes to get on a lift. It offers an amazing amount of skiing in the BEAUTIFUL area that is Montana. Screw this east coast crap, where the slopes are …
Blow Off Your Finals for Snow!
Nobody really wants to study for finals, so I figure….don’t! Instead, join me in early season skiing and riding at Snowshoe resort, West Virginia. I know Baron already posted a trip for after finals, but I’d like to get some people out sooner, plus I’m already going and need company! Also, this trip encourages drinking* and debaucherous behavior….sorry Baron. We’ll …
White Mountains, NH Spring Break Trip! Ski/Hike/Camp!
This will be a multi-purpose trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire! We will be camping each night in a campsite inside the National Park. IT WILL BE COLD. The average high for early March is around 35 degrees, and this has been a cold winter so far. IT WILL BE COLD AND WE WILL BE SLEEPING IN TENTS! …
Cross Country Skiing
We’ll break out the club’s cross country skis and travel around the Dell and anywhere on or near grounds. Hopefully the snow will still be great for it in the morning. Everyone is welcome – no experience needed. The club will provide the skis, boots, and poles. Make sure you wear really warm clothes (hat, wool socks, etc.). I have …
Playing in the snow at Canaan Valley & Timberline, WV
Canaan Valley is a beautiful resort in the mountains of WV that offer downhill ski/snowboard trails, and plenty of cross country ski/hiking trails. Across from Canaan valley is Timberline, another ski resort. Monday, Feb. 9th is customer appreciation day at Timberline, where we’ll be able to ski all day for $3 with vouchers from Freestyle (I’ll give them to you …