.jpeg){kind=small}
Hey lovely people! I am thinking of doing a trip above ground and in daylight! WHAT THATS CRAZY!! I know I know but I need some form of Vitamin D…. So we are gonna go SUPing at ragged, do some paddleboard yoga, vibe, get some grub and get comfy clothes on, return to ragged to stargaze (hopefully see more than …
What?! Another non-caving trip? What is wrong with me? Well I can’t COMPLETELY escape the underground clutches so I will be having another trip shrouded in darkness…. Lillie and I have realized woah like its fun to do trips ABOVE GROUND too and like who wants to be stuck on grounds all week (If only we realized this 6 months …
Do you like stars? Do you like laying in a hammock? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then I have the trip for you! STARt your week off right with some stargazing. We are going to hike a bit into the trails of OHill, find a nice place to set up some hammocks and watch the stars …
This April (8th), coming to skies in a state near you, watch the sun goddamn disappear in the middle of the day! Want to see every animal freak out and feel the temperature drop ten degrees while watching the Sun’s magnetic field blazes above you for three minutes? Then join us as drive up to — well, we’ll get to …
I decided to do a kinda silly thing this week where I lead a trip every single day! This is day 4, and we’ll be doing a midweek sunset-watching, stargazing hangout at Ragged Reservoir! This is a great way to spend some time getting to know other club members and enjoy being outside! I will be using waitlist randomization for …
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 …
Howdy Y’all, If you don’t know me, I’m Templeton, ODCs resident astronomer. During the school year, I work up at the Observatory and one of the perks of the job is I get a key and can bring people up whenever I want. Last month I took a trip up to the observatory and we had a great time looking …
Holy crap there are a lot of stargazing trips this week/weekend!!!! We are also hoping to take advantage of the new moon, crisp cold air, and meteor shower peaks at the super epic and awesome Big Meadows. It is one of the best places in Shenandoah to watch the stars, with beautiful (almost) 360 degree views of the sky around …
Stars are pretty cool. I like to look at them. And when better to look at them than in an international dark sky park during a meteor shower??? The Northern Taurids shower is peaking on Monday and with the New Moon and clear sky, the conditions are absolutely perfect. So, it’d be great to cozy up with blankets and warm …
Hey folks! Let’s go stargazing! I have some decent experience with astrophotography and a deep desire to get more ODC people into it! The plan is to drive towards Big Meadows – a pretty excellent spot without light pollution- to marvel at the stars and capture them on camera. It’s going to be a new moon, so there will be …
UPDATE: THIS IS NOW ON SUNDAY NIGHT! And since a lot of people have been put on the waitlist, I’m raising the enrollment cap from 6 to 8. Yo yo yo yo yo! Do you like looking up into the vast nothingness of space, only to realize that YOU are the one that’s actually nothing? Sorry if that sounds a …
Howdy Y’all, If you don’t know me, I’m Templeton, ODCs resident astronomer. During the school year, I work up at the Observatory and one of the perks of the job is I get a key and can bring people up whenever I want. So, after many weeks of looking for an opportunity, we’re finally going to have clear skies on …
Hey y’all, who doesn’t enjoy watching the sunrise? From the end of Long Point trail, we’ll get an amazing view of the east rim of the gorge, the bridge, and the sunrise on Sunday morning. It’s a 3-mile out-and-back hike with an elevation change of about 350 feet, so it should be a relatively straightforward hike and give us plenty …
Before it gets too cold, let’s go stargazing at Big Meadows, one of Virginia’s awesome dark zones located in Shenandoah National Park. If you need some quality time to contemplate life or just need to space out (hah, hope you got that), come join! The Deetz: 7:30 pm – leave from echols 8:45ish – arrive at Big Meadows and commence …
An animal howls off in the distance, the pines whisper to each other, and the smell of fire smoke fills your nostrils as you gaze up into the vast starry sky. To be alone with the world for a moment is all you need and everything you’ve been missing. Let’s go spend some time away from our beloved Cville hustle …
Hi! I want to go to the new to do an overnight trip so we can get the most climbing in on Saturday. Also we will go on a food tour of pies & pints and biscuits. In summary, ALL THE BEST THINGS IN ONE TRIP. Depending on people’s availability we would leave Friday afternoon,get to Summersville, go dip in …
SOOO I (extremely last minute) found out about the Night Sky Festival in Shenandoah… and somehow secured a campsite at Big Meadows (don’t ask me how)… so WHO WANTS TO GO???!! The festival runs from Friday-Sunday and is a series of events/activities going on at various locations in the park. Most of the events are at Big Meadows, and then …
Now you may be thinking, there is a glitch in the system… however I can assure you that this is also a trip to Assateague Island just a few days before because I have wanted to go see the wild horsies and watch the sunrise on the beach whilst I am out in America… and I leave the states to …
If acting on your primal instincts of making fire, cooking meat, running around in the ocean, and chasing crabs sounds like a good time then this trip is for you!!! We are going to Assateague Island National Seashore to camp right on the beach for a few days! This will be a very loosely planned trip, letting our urges decide …
yeah, you read that correctly… BIKEpacking. Not backpacking. All the fun of biking, with all the self-reliance and minimalism of backpacking. And all while taking in so many beautiful views and soaking in the remote scenery of the Appalachian mountains. Over the course of two days, we’re going to ride a ~50 mile loop that circumnavigates and summits Reddish Knob …
When was the last time you had a cookout milkshake? It’s been far too long for me and I’m kinda going through withdrawal. And what better way to complement a delicious shake than staring up at the Milky Way? Come join us on a jovial outing consisting of saturated fats, sugar, and stargazing. The plan is to leave grounds around …
Fingers crossed for no inclement weather this time! Word is Siggy might make an appearance and Max (which one???) might cook steaks so get stoked Come join us for a 1.5 day exploration of Carvin’s Cove plus grilling+camping: Carvin’s Cove is a big trail network near Roanoke, filled with challenging climbs and thrilling descents, from rocky, rooty, technical stretches to …
Howdy y’all. If you haven’t heard of it before, Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is a pretty sick place! It’s got all the mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, climbing, and hiking your heart could ever desire (and I’m sure some other outdoorsy awesomeness too)! So come with us on a magical journey to this dope area only 6 hours away! …
One of the perks of working at the Observatory is that I can take people up to use it whenever I want, so Rory and I will be driving a group up to look through the main telescope at Jupiter, Mars, and perhaps various other interesting celestial objects if we have time and people are interested. Rory’s car has space …
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 …
Join us (Annabelle and Ella) as we gaze into the heavens at one of the greatest stargazing spots around, Big Meadows! The plan is to find a nice spot somewhere along the trail (the whole loop is 2.4 miles but we may not hike the whole thing), get nice and cozy, make some hot chocolate and enjoy the view. We …
DO YOU LIKE THE STARS??? Do you know what you’re looking at in the sky at night…. BECAUSE I DON’T! I just enjoy looking at the stars and enjoying the outdoors at night, and this would be the first ever trip we’re leading so I decided why not make it a nice little trip to the lawn and stargaze on …
.png){kind=small}
OVERVIEW Hey hey jammers! Sophia and I are about to skip up a mountain Tuesday night to practice some music under the stars. We’ll be hauling instruments, so the hike will be a bit uphill but very short. Then we can pass tunes around, teach each other a few things, and generally jam out. The plan: 7:15 meet at the …
Want to watch the sunrise over some beautiful Virginia mountains (while maybe being a little chilly)? Here’s your chance! We will hike up to the top of Humpback (～1 mile each way) in the dark, watch the sunrise, probably take some cool pictures, and then head down to be back in time for one more day of classes before the …
You know what time it is. It’s star time. When the sun set last year at NRGE I stood for about an hour with my jaw dropped staring up in disbelief of how much I could see from our campground. I had brought my binoculars and was able to faintly see an entirely different galaxy so needless to say I …
Fuck Cars. I’m doing a trip with no cars for a number of reasons: 1. NO ONE HAS TO DD 2. CLIMATE CHANGE?!?! 3. WE CAN SLEEP OTW 4. TRAINS DON’T HAVE TSA 5. WE CAN WATCH THE HILLS ROLL BY 6. CAN’T GET PULLED OVER FOR RECKLESS TRAIN RIDING 7. CARS DON’T HAVE A COOL WHISTLE 8. Cars can’t …
.jpg){kind=small}
Hi star lovers! I know this is last minute, but I plan on stargazing on the South Lawn tomorrow night with my telescope! The weather should hopefully be good enough, I plan on primarily looking at Jupiter and Saturn as they’re the coolest things we can see with all this light pollution currently. I gave us about an hour because …
All my NRGE dirtbags, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (Sent shortly after this post) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** New River Gorge Extravaganza 2022 This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier …
Hello friends! In case you didn’t know, the new moon is the best time to stargaze because you don’t have that pesky moonlight overpowering the gentle beauty of the stars. Which is why we are going to celebrate the new moon by doing some stargazing at blackrock. Blackrock is a very chill 15-20 min hike with a big pile of …
Do you not have class until 11:00 am or later on Fridays? Do you enjoying waking up hours before the butt crack of dawn to climb a friggin steep hill super fast with a headlamp on? Do you like towels that have been repeatedly used for years on end without having been washed in between said uses??? Well, if you …
What better way to combat the dreariness of the first Monday of classes with a relaxing late-night swim and stargazing sesh at ragged? I can think of nothing better to do with my Monday evening so plz sign up and join me on one of the last hot days for a while and what I ~hope~ is a clear night …
Hey guys, now that it is warming up outside, it’s a great time to go backpacking! And what better place to celebrate this weather than going to a fan favorite, Grayson Highlands! This backpacking trip is a beginner friendly backpacking trip through the The Mt Rogers/Grayson Highlands loop. This is an iconic section of the Appalachian Trail, located in the …
Come celebrate the last day of classes (and International Dark Sky Week) by lying on your back in a field on top of a mountain. What could be better?? We’ll head up to the lovely, beautiful, life-changing, must-see Little Calf Mountain and Elli will give us a tour of the extra clear constellations with a green laser!? So cool. The …
You already know the deal: new moon + warm(ish) weather = an equally rad stargazing trip to one of the best places to view the night sky in Virginia. If you do not know, Big Meadows is located in the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. While we’re hoping the weather will be a little warmer, please bring whatever gear you feel …
Charlie Haywood led trips here in 2018 and 2019 and they were some of my favorite trips that I have done with the club. Since Charlie is old now and has a job or something I figured I should step up and take his place. False Cape State Park is a park located in between Back Bay and the Atlantic …
It has been a while since I have led a trip (I guess November isn’t that long but it feels like it), so why not kick it off by resurrecting an old favorite? That’s right, after nearly 2.5 years “New Moon, Who Dis?” returns. We will be hiking to Blackrock summit which is a big old pile of boulders that …
With the new moon and *theoretically* warmer weather, let’s go stargazing at Big Meadows, one of Virginia’s awesome dark zones. We’ll plan to be out for a good 2 hours for fresh air, friendship, and great views of the sky. Schedule: 7:30 – Leave Echols 8:45 – Arrive at Big Meadows 10:45 – Head back to Charlottesville 12:00 – Back …
Let’s go counting stars as we gaze into the infinite beyond. This is a lowkey time to get out into the darkness and just be. Schedule: 7:30 – Leave Echols 8:30 – Arrive at Big Meadows and Commence Stargazing 9:30 – Depart 10:30 – Back at Echols Gear to Bring: – Something to lay down on to optimize your stargazing …
All my NRGE goons, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT (SENT OUT 10/3/21) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** I have it linked here as well for your viewing pleasure : https://outdoorsatuva.org/new-river-gorge-extravaganza-2021/ This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and …
Hello again my fellow terrestrials, I really like looking in the sky and I hope that you do too! This is going to be the best night of your life so buckle up for another night of stargazing, tanning, and picnicking. Here’s the rundown: 9:00pm meet at corner of echols 9:10 arrive at rotunda 11:30 depart from rotunda Here’s what …
Uh Houston… we have a problem…. Craving an escape from classes? Me too. Want to look at the stars and eat sandwiches? Me too. Join us for a night of stargazing and picnicking with lots of fun stories and some music. Schedule: Meet at Echols dorm @ 9pm and walk over to the lawn (gotta kiss TJ goodnight) Picnic and …
Why hellloooo my fellow creatures of the Earth!!!!! I recently hurt my knee, so I’ve decided this fall will be the season of connecting with our marvelous Earth through ANY HEALTHY MEANS POSSIBLE. CUE: cornstarch, crushed up berries, and a bubbling concoction, oh my!!!!! This Thursday we shall gather pre-sunset to admire the clouds, then concoct a lil ~au natural~ …
I know what you are thinking; this trip is a month away, why are you putting in up so soon? There are two reasons. The first is that I am salty at myself for missing star gazing during the new moon that just happened. The second is that I am old now (in grad school) so my schedule is much …
tired of charlottesville light pollution? need a rejuvenating break from yucky homework in the form of some good ol lake swimming? picture this – you, me, jade, & new friends all taking a little drive down to ragged reservoir under the cover of night to swim under the stars. this is the perfect trip if you’re bogged down with work …
Let’s be real, its too dang hot outside for a humpback day hike 🙃 so I propose we go hit up ye old humpback rocks for some sick stargazing and (hopefully) cooler temps! If you’ve never been to Humpback before, it is the quintessential hike around, famous for sunsets and sunrises, but we are going to hit it up for …