For those of you who have always wanted to give snowboarding a try (let’s be honest, everyone has – even our 4 edged brethren) but never had the opportunity – your moment has arrived. We’ll be leaving Sunday morning and driving up to Wintergreen for some early semester riding. The cold temperatures are just coming back and now’s the time …
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Friday Skiing/Snowboarding at Wintergreen!
Wintergreen is making a lot of snow this week, so hopefully that will make for some great skiing & riding this Friday! Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the trip to waitlist only, and add people once I figure out how many drivers we have, and how …
Ski or Ride Wintergreen Monday
Skiing and riding under the lights is hard core : ) We’ll leave at 4 to get on the slopes by 5 for the start of the night session. Wintergreen closes at 10 so we’ll be back by 11 at the latest (we can always come back early if we feel like it). If you don’t have a season pass …
Don’t Buy Books, Ski!
Despite the warm winter, Wintergreen has reopened with lots of snow and even some of the Highlands area. Assuming the weekend’s rain doesn’t shut down Wintergreen or make it horrible, we’ll head up on Tuesday morning, leaving at 8:30 (that means we drive away at 8:31), and coming back when we get tired/bored. Yes, it’s kind of early, but morning …
Tss: Tuesday Snowboarding Session
Ring in the new year with some riding. First timers and veterans alike are all welcome to come experience the slush that is wintergreen. We’re leaving nice and early on Tuesday morning to allow those without season passes to get a full session in. Hope you all had a christmas filled with family/friends and wonderful gifts (I received a toiletry …
Thursday Riding at Wintergreen
The colder temperatures are coming back, with Wintergreen (supposedly) making more snow tonight. Come snowboarding (skiing if you must) this thursday, especially if you haven’t been this season. We leave around 9am and ride until 4:30pm Tickets are $35 for midweek day, and if you have a pass you’re already money.
Learn to Snowboard
For those of you who have always wanted to give snowboarding a try but never had the opportunity – your moment has arrived. We’ll be leaving early Tuesday morning and driving up to Wintergreen for some midweek riding. The cold temperatures haven’t really hit us yet, and the snow is slushy – perfect for learning (ice hurts). Snowboard rentals are …
After Finals Snowboarding
Come and ride away the failures (or success) of the past semester. We will depart from Echols at 12 and ride all day at wintergreen. We can discuss when everyone wants to go back, but keep in mind night skiing is an option. I will add more people when more cars become available.
Ski Wintergreen on Day 2
Wintergreen opens on Saturday. Take advantage of the reading day to try out your season pass. We’ll leave from Bonnycastle Circle (by The Castle, NOT Echols) promptly at 9:15 (come at 9:17 and we’ll be gone). We’ll get our passes, ski from 10 until 3, and be back by 4 (unless we stop for food). The club provides a seat …
Exam Break Skiing and Snowboarding
Tired of studying? Wintergreen opens this weekend following this bout of cold weather we’re having. We’ll head up, ski/snowboard for a few hours, then come back down in time for dinner. I’ve set the # of attendees to 2 since space in my car is limited. I will open it up if more cars join the trip.
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 …
Wintergreen Season Pass – Club Group Discount
Its that time of year again folks! Winter is just around the corner, and our near by resort, Wintergreen, is planning to open at the end of November. Last year they stayed open well into March with many of their slopes runnable. Those of you who have done this before know about the great deal you get by purchasing a …
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 …
Wicked Huge Terrain Park Party at Wintergreen
From Wintergreen Website: ‘The slopes are closed this week in preparation for our Wicked Huge Park Party this weekend ! ! Stay tuned to the picture of the day and watch the transformation of the trails into the mega terrain park we have planned. With the 5-6 inches of fresh, natural snow that covered the trails last weekend, we plan …
Tuesday at Wintergreen!
What the heck, let’s go on Tuesday, too. The weather forecast says it’s supposed to snow, and it’s supposed to stay cold until then, too. The forecast on the mountain is 27 degrees! Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the trip to waitlist only and take people …
Friday at Wintergreen!
We’ve skiied in the slush, but we haven’t yet skiied in the spring…so let’s go to Wintergreen this Friday! Super saver rates are in effect for lift tickets if you don’t have a season pass. Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the trip to waitlist only and …
Continuing the Trend: Friday Wintergreen
Figured wed and thurs had wintergreen trips, so friday might feel left out. We will leave at 2:30 so we can get some runs in on the highlands before they close. We can leave when the drivers want to, but generally we can stay till they kick us out. Everyone will be waitlisted till someone with a car signs up.
Wintergreen-Wednesday!
After a full day of classes, the last thing you want to do is homework…so let’s go to Wintergreen on Wednesday night! Club provides gas and a ride, you bring any gear, pass, or money for rentals/lift tickets. I will set the trip to waitlist only and add people to the trip as drivers sign up. See you Wednesday! Rentals: …
Thursday Night at Wintergreen!
Come skiing/snowboarding at Wintergreen this Thursday night, and get in a last run on the slopes before Spring Break! We’ll head up there at 6pm, and ski/ride until the night session ends at 10pm, or when everyone wants to leave. Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the …
Friday Skiing/Snowboarding at Wintergreen!
Let’s go skiing/snowboarding this Friday! After today’s snow, and the colder weather, the slopes should be awesome! Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the trip to waitlist only and take people off the list as drivers sign up. Rental prices: Lift ticket: $42 Rentals: Board – $43 …
Tuesday Afternoon at Wintergreen!
It is cold again, therefore we must hit the slopes! Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the trip to waitlist only and take people off the list as drivers sign up. Hope to see you Tuesday! Lift ticket: $42 Rentals: Board – $43 Skis – $33 If …
Friday Skiing, Early Session
Your standard Wintergreen trip. If we have a lot of people buying tickets and/or renting, I may move the departure time back one hour. We’ll leave no later than 4:30, arriving back no later than 5:30, but those times are variable. There will probably also be a 1pm-7pm trip, if that suits your Thursday night better. The club provides a …
Friday Afternoon Ski
Let’s hope it stays cold until Friday and hit the slopes! We’ll be meeting at 1:00 at Bonnie Castle, heading to Wintergreen and coming back around 7. If you need to rent it’s $24 for skis and $34 for a board. The lift ticket is $32 if you don’t have a season pass. I’m setting the limit for 4 people …
Sunday at Wintergreen–Late Shift
Skiing/Boarding at Wintergreen You are responsible for Lift Ticket/Rentals Club provides gas # of attendees will increase if we get more drivers
Sunday Afternoon at Wintergreen!
End your weekend on a good note – Let’s hit the slopes now that the weather is cold again! Wintergreen is making snow every night this week on most slopes, and as of this evening, 4 lifts are open. I will set the trip to waitlist only, and remove people as drivers sign up – See you Sunday! Sunday Lift …
Late Friday Wintergreening
For those of you who cant make the earlier time I created this adventure. We will leave at 3:15 and board/ski till they kick us out or when people and drivers agree to leave. Everyone will be waitlisted till people with cars sign up. Lift ticket: $32 Ski rental: $24 Board rental: $34
Thursday Afternoon at Wintergreen
Time to hit the slopes! According to the forecast, Wintergreen will be making snow like crazy on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!!!!!!! Skiing in the day is great because you can go to the highlands, which isn’t lit at night. Also, they probably won’t be blowing snow in our faces. There is parking at my house (near Runk), which is also …
Tuesday Afternoon at Wintergreen
Time to hit the slopes! Skiing in the day is great because you can go to the highlands, which isn’t lit at night. There is parking at my house (near Runk), which is also near the gas station on Fontain (where we always fill up at afterwards). If you dont have a car, I can quickly swing by, and pick …
Sunday Night at Wintergreen
Does anyone have a hankering for some snowboarding (or skiing)? I plan to leave at 4PM, hopefully enough time for everyone to shake off the night before. We will leave for home at 10 or whenever anyone wants to leave or they kick us out. Prices are: $32 for night lift tickets $24 for ski rentals $34 for snowboard rentals …
Wintergreen Afternoon Skiing/Boarding
Time to hit the slopes! They made some snow on Tue night! There is parking at my house (near Runk). If you dont have a car, I’ll pick you up 10 min before the start time near where you live. Map to my house… http://www.people.virginia.edu/~bme2d/house.html
Friday Afternoon Ski/Board
So as some of you may have noticed a cold front is pushing through. This means lots of snowblowing at night! The plan is to meet at Echols at 12:30 and head up to Wintergreen for the afternoon ski session. I’m guessing we’ll ski for 4 to 5 hours and be back around 7. I have set the trip size …
Night Ski/Board at Wintergreen
With the shitty warm weather we’ve been having, who knows how much longer the ski/board season will be?! Lets hit the slopes while there’s still snow! We depart from Echols at 5:30 and ride until we’re sick of it or until the park closes at 10. If you need to rent it’s $24 for skis and $34 for a board. …
Friday Afternoon Skiing
As most of you have probably noticed, the weather has become cold again, which means that Wintergreen can blow lots of snow. The plan is to meet at Echols at 11:30 and head up to Wintergreen for the afternoon ski session (12:30-4:30). I anticipate that we will ski for the whole 4 hours and be back no later than 6:30 …
Thursday Night Skiing and Snowboarding!
Ski or board the hardcore way… at night! We’ll leave from the parking lot on Chancellor Street (right behind the Corner’s Bank of America) at 6 pm on Thursday and ride the snow till we’re exhausted, or the park closes, whichever comes first. Let me know if you think you’ll want to leave earlier or later: there might be others …
Super Hot Wintergreen Evening Snow Action
We’re going to leave at 4pm, for all of those people that can’t make the earlier time, ski/ride for a few hours, then come back to C’ville in time for all of our respective nights on the town. The weather will be clear, 57 degrees when we get there and about 10 degrees cooler when we leave. I’m planning on …
Friday Afternoon Skiing at Wintergreen
Let’s start the first week of school off right with a little Friday afternoon skiing at Wintergreen! For those of you that are fourtunate enough to have Friday’s off, or no afternoon classes, the plan is to meet at Echols at 11:30 and head up to Wintergreen for the afternoon ski session (12:30-4:30). I anticipate that we will ski for …
Day Hike – Wildcat Ridge and Riprap Trails
This is a 9.5 mile circuit hike (loop) in the southern portion of Shenandoah National Park. According to the book in front of me, this is a very picturesque route… If the weather looks bad for Saturday I will cancel the trip or postpone it to Sunday. So if the weather is looking iffy make sure to check your email …
Wintergreen Night Skiing
Time to hit the slopes! My car fits 3 people plus gear. I will add people when drivers become available! Wintergreen is open till 10 pm. The club pays for gas. Bring plenty of warm clothes, and snacks for the way back. —————————————– General information: Season pass holder: Free Non-season pass holder (Night rate): $32 Ski Rental (Night rate): $24 …
Wintergreen Night Skiing
Time to hit the slopes! My car fits 3 people plus gear. I will add people when drivers become available! Wintergreen is open till 10 pm. The club pays for gas. Bring plenty of warm clothes, and snacks for the way back. —————————————– General information: Season pass holder: Free Non-season pass holder (Night rate): $32 Ski Rental (Night rate): $24 …
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 …
Wintergreen Night Skiing/Snowboarding
Wintergreen has finally opened up the slopes at night, so what better way to celebrate this glorious event than to go skiing and/or snowboarding, at night, on Tuesday. The plan is that we leave C’ville at 6, ski a bunch, till it closes at 10, or whenever we feel like leaving, then come back. Use your season pass or buy …
Wintergreen Skiing!
We’ll head to Wintergreen early Sunday morning to hopefully beat the crowds. We’ll pick up our season passes (for those who haven’t done so yet) and then hit the slopes. Regular tickets are $38 on the weekend if you don’t have a pass. We’ll return when everyone is tired. Note that I do not have a ski rack on my …
Midweek Skiing at Wintergreen
Want to take a break from exams? Haven’t picked up your wintergreen pass yet? Then here’s your chance. Wintergreen has the highlands open, and anticipates opening more terrain later this week, so conditions should be great for us. This is open for all abilities, as long as you like to ski. We will meet at Bonnycastle Circle at 7:45, and …
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 …
Wintergreen: Pass Pickup and First Turns
For those of you who ordered season passes, I’m sure you’ve heard that they are ready to be picked up. I’m going to make a trip up to Wintergreen to get mine and ride for an hour or two. Wintergreen currently has only one green trail open, but they may expand to two or three trails by Friday. It should …
Wintergreen Season Pass – Club Group Discount – Extended Deadline
‘Cause there are still several folks who want to get in on the Wintergreen season pass deal, I’ve extended the sign up deadline to December 5th at 5pm. I submitted the first round of folks to Wintergreen this morning, which means their passes will be ready soon. I’ll submit a second list on December 9th, which means I need to …
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 …