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 …
Hi friends, The weather is looking beautiful on Saturday! Because spring has sprung, I really want to look at the beautiful foliage and bask in the sun around ragged! I have a small car so I can only fit 2 other people with the paddle boards that we will cop from the shrack. Agenda: – 10:00 meet at echols, pack …
If you’re looking to kick off St. Patty’s weekend with a serene mindset, come join Ed and Charlotte for some nature journaling and drawing along Ohill trails. We plan to get a little crazy (but not too crazy) in some crazy creeks while pondering on the earth entities surrounding us. And if we’re lucky☘️🌈, the sunset should be mesmerizing! sched: …
PART 2 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER LAST TIME. SAME TRIP DESCRIPTION. I was on facetime with my family the other day and they pointed out how GHASTLY I look since I get approximately 35 minutes of outside time per day. Christie and I are both BME majors and are looking to get outside this coming week now that exams are …
I was on facetime with my family the other day and they pointed out how GHASTLY I look since I get approximately 35 minutes of outside time per day. Anna and I are both BME majors and are looking to get outside this coming week now that exams are finishing, birds are chirping, and all will be right with the …
Skip the Sunday scaries this week and come catch the last of the daylight with me at ragged mountain reservoir! Agenda: Meet at shrack at 3pm, pack up boards, drive, pump up boards, etc 3:30: paddleboard!! 4:30: off the water, pack up 5:00: back at the shrack Bring: Layers! The weather is changing Water! Towel! (just in case) Keep in …
Join us for a CHILLY FRIDAY PADDLE at ragged reservoir with annabelle’s dog, willie! We will mosey around the reservoir on our sups, then find somewhere to park and enjoy the fall weather. We shall bring a mystery warm beverage for everyone to enjoy, so bring a drinking vessel! Be sure to bring an extra change of clothes and a …
Just as the prophecy foretold, the cold winds of winter have arrived. Only last Saturday, birds sang and squirrels chattered in the trees, and all the woodland creatures frolicked for the simple joy of being alive. Now, the thick blanket of winter has settled upon the earth, the trees shiver off the last of their leaves, and and paddle boarding …
BOO! Now that you’re scared, come calm your nerves with us this saturday at ragged. Its gonna be frighteningly warm so what better to put that chill down your spine than to go paddleboarding?? Come join Dhruv and I on a nice chill mid halloweekend paddle boarding excursion! The plan – 2 PM: arrive scared at the corner of echols …
While the Lawn is a scenic location for acro, we’re looking for some more mountain air this round. Let’s head up to Shenandoah National Park for this week’s acro yoga practice. We’ll hike up Little Calf Mountain, which is a low key 1.7 mile out-and-back hike with several grassy patches where we can settle in for some acro and mountain …
Whoa the semester is getting thick and the cold/dark is making it tougher at least for me to get adequate vitamin sunshine, so it must be time for another acro-yoga trip! For those who aren’t familiar with acro, it’s a form of partner yoga that emphasizes trust in each other, often with poses that involve stretching, communicating, and elevating/being elevated …
“Do not go gentle into that good night/Rage, rage against the dying of the light!” – Dylan Thomas With the cold winds of winter just around the corner, these are words to live by! Soon the sun will be setting at 4pm, and yet! Somehow, it’s going to be 80 degrees this Sunday, and it just wouldn’t be right to …
It’s so nice out today. TOO NICE OUT TO NOT GO SUPPING!! I’m posting this so crazy last minute because I did not realize it would be such a perfect day to get out and float. If you’re feeling spontaneous, sun-bathey, and ravenous for a paddle come meet me at the shrack at 3 pm!! Also the fall colors are …
heyo, come join me on the bottom tier of the hereford lawn for a vinyasa flow! Its going to be nice out so bring a towel/mat to roll out and get ready to have a happy bod and mind. This flow will be more focused on breath and how to move with it. I will offer/do more difficult movements at …
Do you like nature?? And animals?? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to capture Pokemon IRL??? Then come BIRDING with us this Friday and let’s catch (or look at) em all!!! Why go birding, you may ask? Here’s my sales pitch for you: 1) Birding is a great way to connect with the natural world and anyone can do it, no …
ello friends, Ill be takin my weekly practice outside this week while the weather is nice!! Ill be leading a beginner/intermediate flow with lots of room for modifications; Im no instructor but have practiced vinyasa style for a while. So feel free to follow along or do your own thing! Plan is to meet on the bottom tier of the …
ello this is a little last minute but I’d like to invite some people to join me in my practice friday morn! the weather has been getting cooler and ive been wanting to practice more outside, so Im going to lead a beg/int vinyasa style flow with lots of room for modifications and freedom to do what you want. Just …
Disclaimer: you must be off the Creekathon main trip waitlist to join this trip As seen in the adventure photo ( from 10 years ago!!!) I’ve always had a crafty side. However, recently I’ve been getting really stoked on repairing gear, visible mending, and natural fibers! I can provide some instruction on sewing and making your own string from yucca. …
note: you must be signed up for the main Creekathon trip on Sunday to join this trip! Looking to get in tune with yourself, each other, and the lovely nature around us at Walnut Creek? Start off the morning gently with me as we explore a few ecotherapy activities! ~~Ecotherapy: nature-based methods for calming & emotional healing~~ I welcome you …
hey friends, im going to take my practice outside next week! Its going to be a beginner/intermediate vinyasa flow with lots of modifications of poses/movements. Im not a certified instructor but have spent quite some time practicing vinyasa style yoga. This will not be loosey goosey time to stretch, but instead an intentional time to move in coordination with your …
First of all, yes I know its an amazing title. Second, why not spend a Saturday night out paddle-boarding on the water with your pals to watch the sunset??? The plan is to get the sups packed up, head over to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir, and paddle around for about an hour before drying off, packing up, and returning before …
A mere 15 minutes from here, there lies a wonderful rope over the Rivanna River. This Sunday, while the water is still warm and the weather is warmer, we shall endeavor to swing from this blessed rope and relish in the river’s cool embrace. I’ve never swung from a rope before, but I think it will be fun. This rope …
DISCLAIMER: You must sign up for the main creekathon trip to join this trip!! Join us for some creekathon fairy house building! Using our lovely Earth materials and our endless creativity, we will spend the end of Creekathon thanking the fairies for their contributions and enjoying some nice reflective time in nature as we follow the fairies through the forest. …
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 watching a sunset? Come join me on a jovial outing consisting of saturated fats, sugar, and sunset watching. The plan is to leave grounds around 6;30pm, go …
Oh my gosh!!!! Could it really be true????? Could it be time for the bi-annual CREEAKTHON?!?!??!?!?! That’s right shredlings, it’s time for you to GET CREEK’D!!!!!! They say you never forget your first Creekathon and it is so true: getting creek’d is unlike anything you’ve ever done before. The formula is simple: you, us, a pavilion, and a walnut. But …
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 …
Tuesday afternoon… you have school to do and probably other things as well.. But what if… What if you hopped on a paddle board and floated around ragged?? I’m going to try to let people off the waitlist who have never been on a trip before, so if you’re a new member– WELCOME! Come join me as I leave my …
Hey lovely people, To recover from our first full week of classes, I want to relax and detox outside while also moving my body gently and intentionally. Emma and I are by no means yoga experts or certified but we do enjoy being outside, breathing, and stretching. You are welcome to bring yourself and do your own thing, or I …
What is the best way to spend a sunny Friday afternoon? Don’t worry, Shannon and I have your answer, it’s SUPing of course! Join us for a few hours of sunbathing, cloud watching, chit-chatting, and more at Ragged Mt Reservoir! This is a totally beginner friendly trip so if you have never paddle boarded before do not fret, we gotchu …
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I don’t know about y’all, but my school year is already proving hectic and it’s just begun! So what better way to end our first full week of classes and welcome in the weekend than with some time soaking in the sun with friends on the Lawn? My thoughts here are just to meet as a group on the Lawn …
Why helloooooo outdoors-loving creatures!!!!!! Now that we are all once again communing in good ol Cville, Emi and I were thinkin’ what better way to celebrate our time together than basking in the Friday sunset as we paddle along our lovely Ragged Reservoir? That’s right folks, you heard it here first: we be breakin out those SUPs. For those of …
Let’s spend our final day before school starts on the lake and reminisce about how cool our summers were, but also how excited we are (at least I am) to be back in charlottesville with our comrades. Monday’s supposed to be a hot one, so if you’re a sun hat or a swim shirt kinda person then plan accordingly. Should …
Hello summer friends There is an awesome rope swing on the Rivanna trail half a mile from the Rivanna River Company, it has some stairs that you can use to take off from higher up and get hell of air that way, we will also rig a waterline right next to it so there won’t be a shortage of splashes …
Hello hello! I’m about to leave in like 2 days and it doesn’t feel real. I just want to lay down in grass, sunbathe, and appreciate a fleeting moment before the semester ends. And how wonderful does it sound to do all that with lovely other outdoorsy souls? So here I am B) I’m thinking of journaling and making/writing letters …
Helloooo my fellow utensil users! Are you heading home in a few days, feeling disappointed with your grades, and wishing you had something more concrete than a hastily written research paper to show your parents? This just might be the trip for you! In a few short hours, you can carve your very own wooden spoon that is sure to …
**DRIVER(s) NEEDED** – will get priority off waitlist To send off the semester and take a step outside of the finals grind, Anusha and I are looking to hop on some paddle boards and paddle as far away as we can from our computers and final exams. Since we’re planning on leaving at 10:30, it might be in the 60’s …
TLDR: clover chains. 1:30 Saturday. POV: You’re in 5th grade and usually you spend recess looking for four leaf clovers on the hill by the playground even though you’re not very good at it. But today you have a little too much energy to stare at clover patches, and today they’re blooming with their little puffy flowers, and you’ve made …
Wanted: Another reason to procrastinate studying. Reward: A relaxing start to your Saturday. Hey y’all, I really need a break from all my work! Hang out, meditate if that’s something you’re into, and potentially dip a toe or two into the water. The plan is to leave Echols at 7:30am and be there until we get tired/someone needs to go …
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 …
Hello there! The semester is FLYING by for me, and idk about you but I feel like I could use a moment to slow down and just enjoy the present, even if just for a little bit. And what better way to do that than hanging out with Mother Nature in between classes? If laying down in grass (or a …