Surprise its me max! Evelyn has sadly been taken hostage by assignments so I am subbing for her this week (don’t worry she will be back soon). It is a bit of a gloomy time of year with finals looming and sunshine lacking and temperatures dropping. however, I’ve been doing my best to practice gratitude when I can and I’d …
JUST KIDDING IT’S ANOTHER POLAR PLUNGE BRRRRRRRRR ❄️❄️❄️ I know all of you were so sad you didn’t make it to last week’s polar plunge, but don’t worry, we’ve got you. We are back with another installment of some early morning suffering– this time on a Monday!!! Mondays are so magical because the start of a new week means anything …
No experience necessary! On the second and fourth Thursday of every month, the Fairfield Foundation of Gloucester, Virginia, hosts archaeology open to the public at King William Courthouse (ca. 1725), the oldest continuously used courthouse in the U.S. (300 straight years!). Our goal is to find the location of the lost buildings (currently Quarels Tavern and Hills Hotel) that surrounded …
“The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain. Thus, we must freeze our asses off in the Rivanna River. Yup” — Karl Marx This Tuesday morning it is going to be a whopping 25 degrees out. Doesn’t that just make you want to go for a swim??? Personally, I think that sounds pretty questionable but Jackson (a lover of …
Abstract: I’m trapped inside a tiny bottle. The air turns grim, and my vision is washed out, distorted through the surrealist blur of the glass walls that surround me. Everything I knew before this time was an illusion, deceiving me from what was most important in my time of existence. The effect of belonging. Belonging to the sea shells that …
Autumnal greetings brethren. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor academic or a rookie at finding the best study nooks, we’ve got a list going of our favorite spots around grounds with beautiful scenery, cool wildlife, somewhat reliable wifi, and can’t keep it to ourselves any longer. We want to share them with YOU this wednesday – yes you, busy, nature-deprived student, …
Didn’t get off the waitlist for Gauley? Do not fret, for this Saturday we shall throw our own underground rave at Charlottesville’s very own Ragged Mountain Reservoir. OKAY FINE it’s not actually a rave, but Emma and I already blocked out our weekends and we want you to join us for such much needed Ragged time instead. Did you know …
WE’RE SO BACK. To celebrate, let us sack (and craft and swim). Quinn and I planned this trip last semester but never got around to it soooo let’s do it now!! I have also been trying to swim outside as much as possible before it gets frigid and I think you should too. The plan is to head down to …
There will be sticks! There will be helicopter seeds! There will be fun and joy and whimsy! Put these things together and you get a super swagalicious dragonfly garland to spice up your new room. Join me and Loreley this fine Tuesday afternoon and get your craft on like never before. New members get priority!!! We want to meet you!!!! …
Have you felt it too? That springtime magic in the air? Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and all is right with the world. Or it would be if you didn’t have 5 bajillion things to do before the end of the year and finals lurking on the horizon 😞📚 But I entreat you to pause, take a deep breath, …
I am O so excited for CREEKATHON 25 and are hoping to enlighten you with my expansive yoga knowledge (i do not know how to do yoga. sort of). We are going to have a nice post-lunch stretch which will allow us to bask and digest at the same time in the most relaxing way possible. We will do some …
Have you felt it too? That springtime magic in the air? Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and all is right with the world. Or it would be if you didn’t have 5 bajillion things to do before the end of the year and finals lurking on the horizon😞📚 But I entreat you to pause, take a deep breath, and …
Helloooo one and all. We are gathered here today to explore, unearth, demystify, etc. There are far too many options with which to enjoy yourself at a creek. Nora and I thought – why not just mash them all together? Did you know the triangle is the strongest shape? THAT’S RIGHT!! THREE ACTIVITIES!! SACKING –> We hack the sack till …
Disclaimer: You must be signed up for the main creekathon trip in order to join this trip! Hello creekathoners!! I will be setting up a slackline or two at creekathon for people to try out! I did this last creekathon and it was a blast. I am by no means an expert (I am still working on making it more …
Greetings Fellow Groove Extraordinaires… Skylar and I had an absolutely revolutionary (dance dance revolution pun anyone?) time expressing our love for the Earth through movement the other day in a magical grassy field at a quite cleverly sanctioned Earth Day dance event. The dawgs were touching grass… the music was movement-inspiring… the groove was embodied in every soul from head …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!! (aka sign up for the main trip first) Welcome to Creekathon! Join us as we PADDLE THE NUT! There is no prior experience needed for this trip, as long as you’re able to swim you’ll be able to get the hang of things. The plan is to …
Melu (mythical odc alum) and I think it’s been far too long since the last time we made some art in tha garden. We will provide chill vibes and as much art supplies as we can muster. If you have your own art supplies feel free to bring them! All skill levels are welcome, and if someone wants to just …
Hello friends! My eyeballs hurt from looking at my computer for so long. I am sick of click-clacking away at my keyboard all day, then dreaming about saying something dumb in seminar, then waking up and doing it all over again. Anywhooo that was my long-winded way of saying that I want to switch it up. I think a great …
Drivers get priority off the waitlist!!! With several midterms behind me and many more ahead, I am in desperate need of a mental reset. With the weather FINALLY warming up, Pietro and I thought ✨why not have a little SUP party?✨ We’ll probably set up hammocks at some point and maybe check out a little of the surrounding natural area. …
Hello friends! Are you feeling the weight of midterms on your shoulders? Screen time got you down? Wondering why every conceivable grocery store item must come wrapped in plastic? That one has been a big grievance for me recently. Well then…what might it look like to live a simple, sustainable life? Come join me on Saturday and meet some folks …
ZUDE. It’s been a full two (?) weeks since I visited the Quantum Dot. Katie and I just got our first hacky sacks, I miss the desert AND I have been fiending for another hammock sesh now that it’s warm. Combine those three things and you get a triathlon. Join us this St. Patty’s weekend for some much needed recovery …
Hello friends!! I haven’t taken my recycling to the recycling center in far too long. This means I have so many cans…so many cans. What’s better than recycling? Re-using!!! It would be an honor to share these cans with you, so let’s plant some plants woop woop🎉 Thanks to Emi and Owen we also have soil and seeds to supply …
Come one, come all, for a trip in what might (!!) be a promising snow fall. I am planning to frolick, walk, make snow angels, etc tomorrow on the lawn or wherever else we desire. Maybe we will walk past our first year dorms and unpack trauma. Maybe we’ll throw snowballs at our passing friends. Maybe we’ll lament that the …
HAAAAAAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING SEMESTER! fight the winter scaries and start the semester off peacefully with me at devil’s knob overlook! there is *no* hike associated with this overlook, we’ll just drive there, take in the sun’s beauty, snap some pics, boogie-woogie, and head back to school. the drive is about an hour but it’ll go by sooooo fast …
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Hello friends! Life moves pretty fast at UVA and I am sure all of you are feeling pretty slammed with work right now. I’d like to invite you to take some time to slow down by exploring the Contemplative Commons space, its offerings, and doing some nature connection practices. Let’s ask ourselves these questions: What does it mean to meaningfully …
Ski bums, dirtbag climbers, river rats, and trail blazers: this is what you’ve been waiting for all semester. Behold, the most EPIC, only ONCE-in-a-trip-around-the-sun GNAR JOURNEY. We’re awakening from our East Coast slumber, overstuffing cars with loose bagels, and migrating to the ultimate desert mecca: MOAB, UTAH. It’s time to venture into bottomless canyons, conquer slickrock playgrounds, and become one …
Marmelade, Marlboro man, meese. Much to think about on a Monday morning. Alternatively, you can join me and Max in not thinking (or sleeping) at all!!!!! Musicgateway.com defines meditation music as a genre “designed to promote relaxation, concentration, and tranquility.” To that I say “soooo true.” This will be THE most momentous, illuminating, transformative experience of your entire life— we …
Disclaimer: YOU must be off the waitlist for the Creekathon main trip to join Hello! Katie and I are oh so excited for CREEKATHON 24 and are hoping to enlighten you with our expansive yoga knowledge (we don’t really know what we’re doing exactly but it will be fun). We are planning on doing some partner/group yoga as well so …
Are you tired of waiting on waitlists?? Do you have some epic plans for your own trips?? Do you want to get more involved in ODC?? If so, this Trip Leader Workshop is for you!! Come to the shrack at 7:30 PM this Wednesday to learn all about trip leading and ask any questions you may have. Afterwords, we will …
Let’s celebrate the end of the week with a good old paddle around ragged, woooo! We’re going to try to let people off the waitlist who have been on less trips, so if you’re a new member– WELCOME! Come join us as we leave our worries on the shore and bring only raw positive energy aboard our sups. SUP stands …
DISCLAIMER: you must be going to FREEKATHON to sign up for this trip !! You’re going to Freekathon ? Wahoo ! Come inspect this meager watering hole as you gaze into the distance and watch the sunset. There is no prior experience needed for this trip, as long as you’re able to confidently swim, we can help you figure out …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!! (aka sign up for the main trip first) Welcome to Creekathon! Join us as we PADDLE THE NUT! There is no prior experience needed for this trip, as long as you’re able to swim you’ll be able to get the hang of things. The plan is to …
We know you’ve all been waiting on the edge of your seats for ANOTHER deep water free soloing trip to drop. If you haven’t made it off the waitlist for a DWS trip yet, here’s your chance! What is deep water free soloing you ask? Well… Have you ever wanted to try free soloing without putting your life in imminent …
Do you like swimming, climbing, and jumping off rocks into the water?? Ever want to try free soloing without putting your life in imminent danger? May we present to you: Deep Water Soloing. Basically, the climbs are right next to 10+ feet deep water that will catch you when you’re done climbing or happen to fall on your way up. …
I love water sports, you love water sports, we all love watersports!! But we wouldn’t be able to enjoy such amazing activities without our fabulous ISUPs (Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards). Unfortunately these amazing boards that treat us so well are looking a bit rough around the edges, so Anusha and I wanted to lead a beginner friendly trip on maintenance …
Let’s celebrate the end of the week with a good old paddle around ragged, woooo! We’re going to try to let people off the waitlist who have been on less trips, so if you’re a new member– WELCOME! Come join Anusha and Cam as we leave our worries on the shore and bring only raw positive energy aboard our sups. …
Do you like swimming, climbing, and jumping off rocks into the water?? Ever want to try free soloing without putting your life in imminent danger? May we present to you: Deep Water Soloing. Basically, the climbs are right next to 10+ feet deep water that will catch you when you’re done climbing or happen to fall on your way up. …
Welcome back hooligans, as we all know our first kickoff of the year is this Saturday night and I’m sure many of you wont remember that you went to the game. Well you’re in luck, come join Nathan and I at Ragged Sunday afternoon once you regain consciousness for a peaceful paddle boarding adventure. We will meet at the Corner …
‘SUP friends! As the weight of finals crushing in do you feel like not studying and be on a SUP? If so come and join us on this ragged paddle boarding trip! Never been paddle boarding before! Do not fret! This trip is beginner friendly so you don’t need to have any experience as long as you are a confident …
Dear Stressed & Depressed Outdoorsy Goons, Did you know that handstands are scientifically proven to increase mental focus and posture? Have you been writing papers and cramming for exams like no other? I’ve been sitting way too much recently and need to stand some more, preferably on my hands. Let’s go to the Lawn and bask in the sun for …
Are you prepared for THE BEST, MOST EPIC aquatic experience of the 2023-2024 academic year!!!!!!??????? If you want to destress before the dumpster fire of finals, COME JOIN US. Using our extensive paddle boarding experience, we will be leading lucky trip goers into the wild waters of the Ragged Mountain Reservoir. Nate has acquired profound knowledge of paddling through multitudes …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!!!!! Join us for some good old creekathon fairy house building! We shall convene at the magical hour of 1 pm to frolic with fairies and our childlike wonder at all things natural. We will wander along the creek, stopping wherever we feel called to build little houses …
Tomorrow is supposed to be 80 degrees and sunny!! Sounds like the perfect weather to hop on a paddle board, float about, and watch a beautiful sunset. Come SUP with us!! We’ll leave our worries on the shore and only raw positive energy aboard our SUPs 🐛✨ SUP stands for stand up paddle boarding. Paddle boarding is super fun and …
HELLO ALL tik tok users, “Demon CopperHead” enjoyers, and foxfield avoiders. Join me and Ella on a backpacking/swimming trip to THE DEVIL’S BATHTUB. Devil’s Bathtub is a deep water hole in Scott County Virginia, right near the Tennessee border. Devil’s bathtub has crystal clear, aquamarine colored water, created by algae on the bottom. It is said that the water is …
‘SUP friends! Do you feel dehydrated but not in a wanting to drink water way, but rather want to be ON water ?? If you want a good, water-related way to wrap up your weekend, then look no further and come join us at Ragged out on the way for some paddleboarding! Never been paddle boarding before! Do not fret! …
Hellooooo fellow creekathon-ers! Join us for a post lunch paddle! We’ll bask in the sun in our grilled delight induced coma, perhaps do some stretches, and explore the vast territory of Walnut Creek. Maybe we can even pull out our best paddle board yoga moves hehe Timeline: 1 pm: convene at main shelter, get those boards out on the water! …
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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 …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!!!!! Are you excited to be out on the water, soaking in some super harmful ultraviolet sun rays???? ME TOOO!!!!!!! Join Cam and I for a lovely morning paddle as we bask in the (almost) high noon sun. You should not need any prior knowledge of paddle boarding …
Maybe you’re an environmental science major, maybe you wear Chacos or Bedrock sandals, maybe you have a Nalgene with a bunch of cool stickers from sick, dope, gnarly places you’ve been and outdoors brands you love, perhaps all three–but it still doesn’t feel like enough. Your friends are a little tired of hearing about your road trip, backpacking trip, ski …
It’s warm this week!! Let’s celebrate with a good old paddle around ragged, woooo! We’re going to try to let people off the waitlist who have been on less trips, so if you’re a new member– WELCOME! Come join Anusha and Cam as we leave our worries on the shore and bring only raw positive energy aboard our sups. SUP …