Hey Folks Traveling abroad can be intimidating, especially the first time you do so without an authority figure (I’m a grown man, Mommy and Daddy!), but I also know that travel can be one of the most meaningful undertakings in life. In this workshop (forum? lecture?) I’ll be going over some real basic stuff about traveling abroad such as hostels, …
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International Travel Workshop
Hey Folks Traveling abroad can be intimidating, especially the first time you do so without an authority figure (I’m a grown man, Mommy and Daddy!), but I also know that travel can be one of the most meaningful undertakings in life. In this workshop (forum? lecture?) I’ll be going over some real basic stuff about traveling abroad such as hostels, …
International Travel Workshop
Hey Folks Traveling abroad can be intimidating, especially the first time you do so without an authority figure (I’m a grown man, Mommy and Daddy!), but I also know that travel can be one of the most meaningful undertakings in life. In this workshop (forum? lecture?) I’ll be going over some real basic stuff about traveling abroad such as hostels, …
Time Change Old Rag Sunrise!
This coming Sunday, the United States Department of Transportation’s ‘Daylight Savings Time’ change will be gifting to us (for better or for worse) one extra hour, insofar as the societal construct that is ‘time’ is concerned, so I’ll be heading out to Old Rag to the make the most of it in catching the sunrise over what should be a …
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 …
Walking in the Dark! (Nighttime Backpacking)
This will be a second attempt at a gnar trip I tried to send in February that ended up getting postponed because of snow! It will certainly be chilly this time around as well, but we shouldn’t have any issues getting in or out. Let me summit all up for ya. The place, Elliot Knob; the agenda, total and absolute …
***Canceled*** Spruce Knob / Seneca Creek: Intermediate Backpacking
Want to catch more of this lovely fall weather? Come join me on a trip to good ole West Virginia! Spruce Knob / Seneca Creek is one of the top 5 backpacking circuits that you can do on the east coast. It should be PEAK leaf season while we are there! The circuit isn’t too bad, ~17ish miles over two …
Slackline SoiréE
lil destress/ fall break catching up/ picnic opportunity this wednesday. come out to the Triangle of Grass (grassy bit across from 1515 on the Corner) between classes and enjoy a gorgeous Virginia fall day. i’ll be setting up a slackline or two and packin a yummy lunch for outdoor enjoyment. never slacklined before? that’s A-OK, try something new! i’ll gladly …
Apple Butter Day!
Do you want to spend a night sitting around a campfire, listening to old-timers tell stories, and stirring a massive cauldron of bubbling liquid? Then come along to the day of apple butter! I grew up in the area, and every year the teeny town of Batesville spends a weekend making apple butter to sell and fundraise with. I want …
Nrge 2018 — Carpool
Holaaaaa, This is the general carpool trip for the 2018 New River Gorge Extravaganza megatrip! Aka NRGE aka the highlight of your semester that will, with any luck, help stave off your hunger for gnar until Moab. If you make it onto an adventure for NRGE, sign up for this adventure. Sign up on this ONLY IF YOU ARE ALREADY …
*Cancelled*Sand, Sun, and Fire
Hey Folks This fall break let’s go catch some rays and waves down in ole Carolina. On Friday we will venture down to Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks, and set up shop in a campsite right on the other side of the dunes from the Atlantic Ocean. From there the Outer Banks is our oyster. Possible activities include surfing, …
Sand, Sun, and Fire
Hey Folks This fall break let’s go catch some rays and waves down in ole Carolina. On Friday we will venture down to Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks, and set up shop in a campsite right on the other side of the dunes from the Atlantic Ocean. From there the Outer Banks is our oyster. Possible activities include surfing, …
Great Smoky Mountains Fallapalooza
The day has really come, we are doing a road trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. This trip will take the entirety of fall break and will be capped at 6 people (thats the max I could get a permit for 🙁 ) In case you didn’t know, fall break is (officially) Saturday, October 6 – Tuesday, October 9. We …
*Canceled* Crickathon: Slack-a-Rooni
*Due to weather conditions this trip has been cancelled, rain is not kind to slack lines* join me in crossing the wild expanse of leaf-littered dirt that is the Nut with nothing but my weirdly small feet, dubious balance, and an overly strong determination to get to the other side. will be setting up variety of lines including a classic …
Creekathon: Hammies, Jammies, and Sammies Hike in the Rain
do you like hammocks? always wanted to hike in your pajamas? are you passionate about sandwiches? if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this might be the trip for you! we’re headed to walnut creek a little before the potluck to do some hikin’ , nappin’ , and snackin’. (napping and snacking are optional, but highly encouraged) we’ll …
9876541st Bi-Annual Creekathon Main Trip
Hear ye, hear ye: Thou art hereby cordially invited to an event of the utmost distinction: the dirtbag shindig of the millennium, the hooligan hootenanny to end all hootenannies, the bi-annual gathering of all the finest shredheads, senders, and stoke enthusiasts in all the land — CREEKATHON!!!!! What in tarnation is this CREEKATHON business, you might be wondering? Creekathon is …
Beginnermediate Backpacking: Three Ridges
Because I had to cancel my trip during the summer, I am giving this another shot. Three Ridges is a beautiful loop that is about 15 miles long with some breathtaking views. It has some nice climbs and a long descent. More information can be found at https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThreeRidges/ ** The Plan ** Meet at 9am and drive out to the …
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 …
Farmers Market Composting and Shopping
Hellooooo everybody, If you’re looking for something fun to do Saturday morning (September 8th) join me in composting at the Charlottesville City Market. We’ll start our shift at 8am, help out for a casual two hours, then receive both a $5 token to the market from Black Bear Composting AND $7 of reimbursable free food from ODC for helping out …
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 / …
Odc First Party of the Year 8/31!
Fellow dirtbags, comrades, shredders, senders, lend me your ears: This is going to be LEGEN….wait for it…. THE SHRED SHACK EXTRAVAGANZA, THE OUTDOORSIEST OF THROW DOWNS, SIMULTANEOUSLY CHILL AND RAGING, THE FIRST ODC PARTY OF THE YEAR! Outdoors at UVA is throwing its first party of the year tomorrow at 10PM. There’s NO experience necessary to have a good time. …
Hiking? Natural Waterslide? Camaraderie? Uh Yeah Okay I Guess
This week is hot. I haven’t been on a hike in like two weeks. If either of these statements apply to you, you could be eligible to win a no-expense paid trip to come with me to hike the Cedar Run trail in Shenandoah! Plus, there’s a fun little natural waterslide and some cool waterfall or something along those lines …
Gauley Paddling Weekend – “Not Swiss” Fest
Come on out for the first weekend of whitewater releases on the Gauley River near Summersville, WV. Every year, there is a Virginia boater family reunion of sorts at Tawney Farm http://tawneyfarm.com/index.html above the takeout/put in on the Middle Gauley at Mason’s Branch. There is a free spaghetti dinner Friday night, and live music on Friday and Saturday. If you’ve …
Blueberry Picking
Heyyyy everyone!! If you’re looking for something fun and delicious to do Thursday evening, come berry picking with me! The best blueberries I’ve ever had at a cute farm that’s only a 30 minute drive from Charlottesville. We’ll leave at 4:30p (I can prob pick you up) and return by 7p, just in time for other Thursday night shenanigans! You …
Blackrock, Bodos, Bananas, and Bucket Hats
Hello hello!! Come spend a lovely summer morning at Blackrock Summit with me for this early AM frolic, containing the following elements: Blackrock: A super easy hike with gorgeous views. Google it!! Bodos: I’ll bring Bodos for trip attendees! If you get off the waitlist, Venmo me the estimated cost of your order (@emily-deschambault) with exactly what you want as …
Nameless Chill Sesh–> Frolicking, Pickup Soccer, Frisbee, Etc.
Hello everybody!! *NO SIGNUP IS NECESSARY FOR THIS TRIP* Come detox from your finals with a nice afternoon chill sesh. I’d really like to get a pickup soccer game going, but bring whatever activities you want, or come sit and hang out! Please bring a frisbee or other game if you want to play it! It should be a pretty …
Sup Tuesday, Sup Funday
We are almost done with this semester, so it’s time to celebrate! What’s better than getting LIT? I mean getting LIT naturally by paddle boarding in Chris Greene Lake Park. It’s only 25 min away!! Plus, the weather is going to be sunny with highs in the low 80s!!!! Well, the plan is to leave from Echols at 4 pm. …
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 / …
Slack N’ Snack
Can’t make it to Creekathon, or just want more good Outdoors juju?? Come slackline and eat snacks with fellow ODC member Joseph Outten and I at Alderman Library. Bring hammocks, blankets, homework (or nah), snacks, your slacklining skillz (but actually we are super beginners so no skills needed). The plan is to hang out and slackline from 3:30-5:30ish, but there …
Slack N’ Snack
Can’t make it to Creekathon, or just want more good Outdoors juju?? Come slackline and eat snacks with fellow ODC member Joseph Outten and I at Alderman Library. Bring hammocks, blankets, homework (or nah), snacks, your slacklining skillz (but actually we are super beginners so no skills needed). The plan is to hang out and slackline from 3:30-5:30ish, but there …
Slack N’ Snack
Can’t make it to Creekathon, or just want more good Outdoors juju?? Come slackline and eat snacks with fellow ODC member Joseph Outten and I at Alderman Library. Bring hammocks, blankets, homework (or nah), snacks, your slacklining skillz (but actually we are super beginners so no skills needed). The plan is to hang out and slackline from 3:30-5:30ish, but there …
Creekathon – Lets Go Ham(Mocking)!
With the new date of Creekathon and warm temperatures in the forecast. It is the perfect opportunity to lay in a hammock and forget that finals are right around the corner. I will be bringing my hammock, speaker, and a frisbee so we can make a giant area of hammockers and have a good time. **Please make sure that you …
Sup Creekathon!
“Hey man, this place really smells like SUP Creekathon” “What’s SUP Creekathon?” “Not much dude, how are you?” *slaps knee* *bars me from writing trip descriptions indefinitely* But, in all seriousness, what is SUP Creekathon? A SUP is a stand-up paddle board: a nifty, graceful lil aquatic vehicle on which to glide through calm water and hone your balance skills, …
**Canceled**Creekathon: Banana Pancakes
With all this talk of banana’s and humans resorting back to their primitive states, it got me thinking. Which then made me hungry. So I thought what better way to complement the grill-cooked food of Creekathon with some sweet treats. I would also like to do a hike…there are a bunch of trails that are around the area and I …
Slackline/Biking SmöRgåSbord @ Creekathon
In honor of Jane Goodall’s birthday today, this trip will seek to honor the evolution of humans from their primate ancestors. The plan is to start in a tree, where we originally belonged, and learn how to cross from one tree to another without touching the ground or using our fancy opposable thumbs. In other words, I’m teaching you how …
Creekathon- Banana Hammocks
What is up my good ole pals!!! So I am really not into running but for some reason I signed up for the ZTA 5K on April 7th!! Plug: go sign up for the ZTA 5K on April 7th then come to Creekathon. Anyways long story short I will be fricking exhausted and I have an event that evening so …
Exploring the ‘Nut
Hello yes I am a trip leader and I will be attending Creekathon (and so should you!). I’d like to try and up the number of trips I’ve led thus far in my time in the ODC, so here is me killing two birds with one stone. For this trip we will be meeting at the rendez-vous area in the …
Cancelled: Creekathon – Sup Yoga
*CANCELLED :'( * due to snow and highs of 35 degrees *Edit: if you join this adventure, please remember to read the trip description for Creekathon and sign up for Creekathon as well. Wassup outdoorsy folks. The club has four SUPs (stand-up paddleboards) so let’s put them to good use at this year’s Creekathon with some SUP yoga (idea creds …
Postponed: 69th Bicentennial Creekathon — Spring 2018
POSTPONED: NEW DATE SATURDAY APRIL 21ST Hear ye, hear ye: Thou art hereby cordially invited to an event of the utmost distinction: the dirtbag shindig of the millenium, the hooligan hootenanny to end all hootenannies, the bi-annual gathering of all the finest shredheads, senders, and stoke enthusiasts in all the land — CREEKATHON!!!!! What in tarnation is this CREEKATHON business, …
Yeester on the Yeestern Shore
Shoreboy Jimmy and I are tired of these blasted mountains and need some salt back in our lives. The solution: We are headed back to the homeland, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, for Easter weekend where my parents will conveniently be out of town and so we will my have my house free to rage in. You out-of-staters’ might be …
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 / …
Wv Cross-Country Skiing — All Levels — Rescheduled to 1/20-1/21!
Hey g0o0ons: Feel like chasing pow while eschewing the not-so-vigorous reliance on ski lifts to gain elevation? Don’t want to drop the cheddar required to do downhill skiing? Want to try out the most calorie-burning form of aerobic exercise around? Then come cross-country skiing at Whitegrass Resort with me and Brian Meffle! THE PLAN: This is going to be an …
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 …
Super Secret Surprise Birthday Adventure!!
Seriously, it’s super secret. Don’t say sh*t about it. Next Saturday is club member Jamie Wallenstein’s birthday, and she wants to do it outdoors, so I’m getting together (hopefully) a group of you gung-ho outdoors aficionados to help her celebrate her exiting of the teen world with mother nature at her side! First and foremost, if you’re acquainted with Jamie …
Post Family Weekend Destress Hike
I’m sure family weekend will be fun but it’s affecting my hiking free time so let’s do a small Sunday hike to get our outdoors fix in for the weekend. blackrock is a super easy hike with amazing 360 (ish) views and I haven’t seen it with the full fall foliage yet so it’s bound to be beautiful. .5 miles …
Breakfast for Dinner, Actually
So you may or may not have heard, but hike+pancakes part 1 didn’t quite go according to plan… As in, there were no pancakes. And no hike either actually now that I think of it :/ Also, the last time I led a sunset trip to Stony Man the group somehow ended up on two different Mountains so that wasn’t …