Does your brain stop working after 4000000+ hours of staring at your computer pretending to study? Same. Join me for a quick study break by going on a lil night hike, potentially star gazing depending on the weather, before you get back to the quizlet set you’re working on. Plan: 10:45 Link up at ohill dining hall front entrance 11:00 …
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Mysterious Wilderness Backpacking ~ Explore and Discover
Cranberry Glades Wilderness in Monongahela National Forest, WV has always been mysterious to me. I’ve never been deep in there and I hear it’s unique and spectacular. Excerpts from a descriptive article: “All of the trails within the wilderness are classified as wilderness trails, which means lightly maintained … The trails are both overgrown and have many obstacles in their …
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 …
Sunset Hike ~ Highest Summit in Shenandoah National Park
Let’s stretch our leggies and get our heart poundin’ as we hike 700 feet higher in the sky, in 0.8 mile, at pace 3.5 to 4.0 out of 5. Those of you who have hiked with me before: same pace. We’ll take in a majestic sunset from atop Shenandoah National Park’s highest summit, hang out up there for a total …
Panther Falls: Going Back to My Roots
UPDATE: I just realized April 19 is actually Good Friday and Passover and then Saturday is 4/20 so I actually can’t go so I decided to move the trip back a week to this weekend. September 29, 2017 is a date that will always live in infamy: on September 29, 2017, I went on my first ever Outdoors trip. On …
Country Roads, Take Me Home- Farmhouse in Luray, Va
Bonfire, stars, hiking, Atvs, skyline drive, good music, good company, (possibly?) black bears. What more could you want in a weekend?? Come with to a farmhouse located on 10 acres of land bordered by Shenandoah National Park, and experience all of these things!! On Friday evening April 12th, we will depart for Luray, VA for a night away at Laurel …
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 / …
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 …
April Blair’s Day #21
alright alright alright. cole mountain is an easy hike that will only take ~30 min & opens up to a mountaintop field that makes you want to sing “the hills are alive” at the top of your lungs. i know i should be planning a night out on the town with a sign around my neck of 21 drunken shenanigans …
Big Beantown Bash: Climbing and Sailing in Ma!
Calling only the most sendy of people. This trip is just too badass to pass up. We will be taking a long weekend and heading up to the great northeast on the adventure of a lifetime. There will be laughs, numerous bathroom breaks, all you can buy food, sailing, rock climbing, thrifting, and Boston Burger Co’s 420 burger! We will …
Let’s Get Astrophysical: Supermoon!
My dudes!!! THERE IS A SUPERMOON COMING UP, HOW DOPE IS THAT?? Join me in being super hype about stars and the universe by watching the moon be super awesome. ~~ Here’s the Plan ~~ – 6:00 pm: meet at OHill – 6:10 pm: break open the box of OREOS that I am bringing – 6:15 pm: look in awe …
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 …
** Drivers Needed ** Overnight at the Dragon’s Tooth!!
Hey guys, I’m reposting my trip to hopefully generate a little more interest among you folks with vehicles! I want to take as many people as possible to this magnificent place, but I can’t do that without you beautiful car-owning souls. Comrades, dragon slayers if you will, I’m looking to head down to Dragon’s Tooth, the last but not least …
** Date Change ** Humpday Humback Rock Croc Walk
**This hike was originally scheduled for April 10th and then my enrollment time got scheduled for during the hike so to avoid having this mess with people’s schedules (mine included) I’m moving it up a week to the 17th** I like crocs, you like crocs. Let’s croc about that. Join me in summiting humpback in crocs** on April 17th*** to …
**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 …
Mcafee Knob: Backpacking!
Come join me on one of my favorite hikes, McAfee’s Knob!!! This is a beaut of a hike and offers only the best views. Whats even better is that we can catch sunset easily because we are backpacking! McAfee’s Knob is a pretty moderate 8-9 mile hike round trip (with going to the campsite). If you can do old rag, …
Bodacious Beach Backpacking 2 – the Seaquel
Let’s go to the beach! Last year’s weekend beach frolicking was a ~rad~ time and a half on all fronts, so I went ahead and booked a few campsites so we can do it all again this spring. This will be a beginner backpacking trip through the Back Bay national wildlife refuge to False Cape state park, located at the …
Backpacking Seminar
If you have been wanting to learn how to backpack, get more involved in the sport, or just catch a refresher then this is for you! In this seminar I will be going over a few of the key things to get out and onto the trail: – What to bring – How to pack a pack – Trails / …
Ive Hit Peak Prograstination
Balah blah lah Peak is cool its in Richmond! We love climnbing IF YOU DONT CLIMB : WAIVER TIME ~~ Times ~~ 7pm leave 8pm get there 12 – stop climbing 1am – home ~~ What you need ~~ – Shoes – Harness – Belay device – chalk – waTER – CLOTHES ~~ DRIVERS ~~ i WANT YOUR CAR 🙂
Sunset on the Priest
Hiking may not cleanse sins, but I (**of no religious authority**) believe that it’s a sin to stay inside with this dry weekend weather. For those of you who have never been to the Priest, it’s a beauty of a hike that culminates over the Tye River and its valley, far below. Given that winter sunsets are the most colorful, …
Old Rag Night Hike!
Yo! ~calling all night-owls, hooligans, and adventurers alike~ I’ve been holding out for too long now in hopes of some higher temps rolling in, a practice in patience that is certainly beginning to take a toll on my sanity, but it appears as tho these frustrations have become known to whatever natural world divinities may be toggling with the thermostat …
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 …
Winter Weekend Extravaganza 2019!
Salutations fellow Outdoorspeople, Once again, the ODC is putting together a mega-trip to Snowshoe to end all trips to Snowshoe for the weekend of February 8th-10th. THE PLAN (Summary): Snowshoe arguably is the best mountain for skiing and snowboarding in the Southeast, with good trails and tons of variety. We’ve already rented out two whole houses at the Cass Railroad …
Winter Backpacking: Three Ridges
Wanna test out all those cool socks you got for the holidays?? Come join me for a backpacking adventure to three ridges!! 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 …
>>>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, …
Cancled: Friday Bearfence Sunrise
Cancled due to skyline drive being closed for ice and snow Time to celebrate the end of a long week back from break with a beautiful sunrise We will be traveling to Bearfence mountain in Shenandoah National Park. The hike is very moderate and is only one mile long. ~~ The Inside Scoop ~~ – 5:10am : Meet at Echols …
Let’s Get Astrophysical: Total Lunar Eclipse & Supermoon
~Lunar Eclipse & Supermoon~ Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait. Here’s the deal: The moon is at perigee on the night of January 20-21st, which means it’s going to appear huge in the sky. Awesome. Not only that, but the moon will be in the Earth’s umbral shadow for 69** minutes that night so, for that time, it’s going …
Let’s Get Astrophysical: Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower from Ohill
Hey, all! December 14th is the Geminids* Meteor Shower (translation: lots of shooting stars) which is like the Beyonce of all meteor showers so it’s kind of a big deal. It’s also AnnMarie Kelly’s birthday and she watches them every year so she’ll be co-leading this trip with me! As long as that night is clear, viewing conditions are going …
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 / …
Let’s Get Astrophysical: Watch the Antares Launch from Mount Kellog
HEY GUYS! This is super last minute BUT the Antares rocket is launching off of Wallops Island at 4:01am (yes, AM) on Saturday (tomorrow, or later today depending on when you read this) and I want to try to catch it. In case you aren’t aware of what this is, here’s the description from freakin’ NASA (!!): “Description: Northrop Grumman’s …
Yay! You Made it Through the Week! (Blackrock Sunrise)
**drivers needed – club reimburses drivers for gas +50% tip $$$ Hi friends, I’ve just been sorting through all the things I’m going to have to endure this next week… you know that thing when your all your professors schedule exams or presentations or project due dates all in the same week? Yeah. It looks like by the time Friday …
Beach Camping: “it’s My Party and I’ll Go to the Beach If I Want to”
Come enjoy the last few moments of warm air and (hopefully) water. Michelle Lovering and I will be co-leading this trip together!! We will be heading to False Cape State Park in VA and hitting up the beach, catching some rays, and having a good ole time. “it’s my 21st and tbh the only type of going out i want …
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 …
Sunset @ Humpback!! – Drivers Needed!
Sorry this is so last minute!! I am stressed and in desperate need of some Mother Nature. Humpback Hike: 1 mile, 700 ft. elevation gain I like to spend a good amount of time at the summit and still have time for any paced hiker to still do the hike, so let’s do some quick maths: Leave AFC: 3:20 pm …
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 …
**Cancelled** Introduction to Backpacking, and Leading Backpacking Trips — Three Ridges
Hi pals! The onslaught of chilly air has stirred memories of doing things other than reading cases in the law library. The Outdoors Club hasn’t seen the last of me: it’s time to get some FRE$H AIR! This trip has two purposes: to teach people how to lead backpacking trips, and to introduce new folks to the fundamentals of backpacking. …
***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 …
Time to Get Weird: Naked Stargazing
Okay hear me out. Last weekend, for reasons I will not get into right now, I ended up having the surprising pleasure of stargazing in the nude. And let me tell you, it gave me a deeper connection to the nature around and above me than I had ever experienced. So much so that I think other people should experience …
Not a Nrge Trip: Sunday Sunrise @Humpback
Hi friends, If you’re like me and have to stay in Charlottesville this weekend(booo) then come join me in staring at some leaves and morning sun this sunday. About Humpback: ~1 mile hike, 700-ft climb, and offers some sweet views of the Shenandoah at the top. Deets: 5:15a – meet at Echols 5:20a – leave Echols 6:00a – arrive @Humpback …
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 …
Mcafee Knob: Beginner Backpacking
Is one crown enough for you (I mean who can wear three)? Do you like the outdoors? Do you like sunsets? Do you like sunrises? Do you like dogs? Then this could be the backpacking adventure for you! Come join Jim, his dog Molly, and I as we take on McAfee Knob in Catawba, VA. We will be hiking up …
Last Thursday Sunset Series of 2018!!
(Weather permitting) Carter’s Mountain Orchard is having their last Thursday Evening Sunset Series (TESS) on Thursday September 27th! Admission is free! The Itinerary: -Leave from AFC at 6:00pm -Arrive at Carter’s around 6:20 -Leave around 8:00 -Arrive back at the AFC around 8:20 Please Bring: -Money for food (if wanted) -Blankets or lawn chairs to sit on -Layers (it might …
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 …