Soooo It’s time that I lose my trip leading virginity and High Top seems relatively easy to let’s! do! it! We’re dealing with a 5.6 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,480 feet. You’ll be fine. I swear. I’ve never actually done this hike before, but I’ve heard from many that it’s not too challenging and the views are …
Hear ye, hear ye, You are hereby invited to the illustrious Shred-festival, the Dirtbag’s-reunion, the much-revered biannual CREEKATHON!! This is a time to wallow in comradery, to fester in fun, to devour all things grilled. For those who have never been, Creekathon is a laid-back social cookout for all you forest-children at our nearby Walnut Creek Park – we gather …
So you’re still super stoked to get outside, and you can’t wait to just SEND IT BRAH…..but… there’s a waitlist………oof………..sad day. The BEST way to get around waitlists and start adventuring whenever you want is to LEAD YOUR OWN TRIPS!!! Trip leaders are the backbone of this Club (no lie), and leading your own trips allows you to truly choose …
Me neither. Anyway, Do you want to see the same spectacular views and colors that you get from a sunrise without having to get up at some ungodly hour of the morning? Do you simply prefer looking west over looking east? Well I have just the thing for you! A sunset! I’ve never been to Bearfence but it seems like …
So you’re super stoked to get outside, and you can’t wait to just SEND IT BRAH…..but… there’s a waitlist………oof………..sad day. The BEST way to get around waitlists and start adventuring whenever you want is to LEAD YOUR OWN TRIPS!!! Trip leaders are the backbone of this Club (no lie), and leading your own trips allows you to truly choose your …
Weekend extravaganza! Biking! Hiking! Swimming! CANCELED Come hang out at Stokesville Campground for a weekend to enjoy the beauties of early summer in VA. We’ll be camping and taking advantage of the many different activities the area has to offer. There is an extensive trail system that is ideal for biking, hiking, and trail running. The camping site is near …
Hey guys, I want to get out for a sunrise one more time before the end of semester, and I want you all to join me. But Anna, you say. Don’t you have a final for CS 2150 today? Yes. Yes I do. But this is more important. ~ Here’s the plan ~ – Leave Echols NO LATER THAN 4:20 …
Hey guys, I want to get out for a sunrise one more time before the end of semester, and I want you all to join me. But Anna, you say. Don’t you have a final for CS 2150 today? Yes. Yes I do. But this is more important. ~ Here’s the plan ~ – Leave Echols NO LATER THAN 4:20 …
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 …
Hey, you. Yeah, you. You want to go climbing outside, and I know how to make that happen. This trip is perfect for you no matter where you are on your climbing journey because it’s a trip to the Peak Experiences Climb Right workshop, where you’ll be able to get instruction no matter your experience level! Here’s the deal: Who: …
** This is part of the larger Creekathon trip so make sure you join the main carpool as well!! ** My dudes, This trip is simple so I’m gonna keep this description simple. Come destress from final projects and finals studying with hammocking, slacklining, cookies, and ~cool tunes~. This trip is part of the main Creekathon event so we’ll leave …
Shredders, senders, stoke enthusiasts, Kyle Guy & Ty Jerome devotees, adrenaline junkies (Ok, I think that covers all of you) — First and foremost, go hoos!!! We’ll be celebrating and basking in the glory of this natty for the next year, and will do so in true, unabashed ODC fashion at our spring Creekathon. Fortunately, unlike other events happening on …
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 …
[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 …
>> “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 / …
**Moved from 3 to 6 to accommodate for UVa final four game** [only a sunset trip in spirit now :(] [this is Kyle Guy’s world, we’re all just livin in it] What better way to spend a 70-degree spring night than at Ragged Mountain, a beautiful reservoir a mere 10 min away, which is also the literal source of the …
ABSTRACT: Sunsets are pretty, especially over water. Friday will be gorgeous. Some of our most profound moments in nature happen in “backyard nature.” DISCUSSION: Want a low time commitment relaxing evening outdoors? Look no further than nearby Ragged Mountain to hone your SUP Skillz, bear witness to Apollo riding away with the sun, and hangout with cool peeps. Sunset is …
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 …
If you’ve got those post-Moab withdrawals (I do) and just wanna keep sending it (forever and ever and ever), come hang out with me! Learn the ins/outs of trip leading with the Club so you can shred, shred, shred whenever you want. Trip leaders are THE backbone of this club (no lie), and the best way to start adventuring is …
*Steve Irwin voice* “Crikey! It’s a beginner climbing trip in the wild! Those have been few and far between in this ecosystem for far to long!” That’s right, here is your chance to jump (and climb) into the world of outdoor rock climbing! And what’s more, we’ll be going to Manchester Wall in Richmond which is one of the best …
***DRIVERS GET PRIORITY OFF THE WAITLIST + 50% TIP *** Virginia has had wayyyy too much rainfall this season and my last sunrise was canceled because of bad weather (at least we had a snowday am I right) which sucks. I know almost everyone and their entire family has been to humpback but it’s easy, and I’ve been thirsty for …
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 …
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 …
Passionate about sustainability or environmental education? Care about preserving that outdoor playground we love so dearly? Wanna get more involved in your favorite CIO on Grounds, and creatively contribute to something meaningful? Look no further. This will be the first of a series of workshops for the Outdoors Club’s sustainability initiative. You’ll learn how to lead trips with an environmental …
My dear partners in climb, I want to go to peak, you want to go to peak, let’s get together. Priority on this trip will be given to people that can belay (bonus points if you can lead) and are hyped to climb for several hours. Never climbed? Waiver time! Less time filling out paperwork = more time shredding. https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/peakexperiences/ede4214e-312e-48c7-b9a3-d0e76d93a5de …
**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 …
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 …
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, …
Friends, Romans, Crunchymen, Save the date! The Friday forecast is looking fine and I’m throwing a pajama party to celebrate it. Here are the details: Who? You. What? Enjoying the last days of sun before next week’s rain. When? 2:30pm on Friday the 8th. Where? The triangle of grass across from the Corner Why? Because I said so. How? Set …
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 …
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 / …
Bretheren and Sisteren, This Sunday is supposed to be 60 degrees. Go, stand out side until your fingers get numb (should take about a minute), and then reread that. We must take advantage of this breath of warm air before diving back down into the cold dark winter, and Sugar Hollow is just the place for that. About 30 minutes …
Bretheren and Sisteren, This Sunday is supposed to be 60 degrees. Go, stand out side until your fingers get numb (should take about a minute), and then reread that. We must take advantage of this breath of warm air before diving back down into the cold dark winter, and Sugar Hollow is just the place for that. About 30 minutes …
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 🙂
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, …
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 …
Heyo I am ALL jazzed up from that uber fun party last night (and I may or may not still be wearing a dress) so I am going to transfer all of this positive energy and love for the outdoors club to my first trip of the semester! Our Queen Blair is back from the dead, and we must worship …
[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 …
>> “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 / …
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 …
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 …
**postponed until second semester have a great break!** DRIVERS NEEDED drivers get gas reimbursed plus a 50% tip and priority off the waitlist!! *please show up to echols with a full tank of gas* Finals season is in full swing, clem is packed at all hours of the day and I’m desperate… like REALLY desperate to experience something other than …
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, …
If you have been wanting to learn how to backpack in the winter, 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 during the colder months: – What is different with winter backpacking – What to bring – …
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 …
[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 …
>> “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 / …
**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 …
Already planning your next outdoor trip? This could help. Come join me and We’ll go over how to set up the MSR Whisperlite stoves, how to clean them, and how to troubleshoot problems. We’ll finish off with the ethics of adventuring outside and Leave No Trace principles. To Bring: -yourselves (don’t forget this!) -a lighter if you have one -notepad? …
I just checked the weather and was pleasantly surprised by the 68 F and sunny forecast for Wednesday! Coming from New York I’m not used to this enduring warmth but I’m pretty sure this will be one of the last warm days this year so I’m planning on taking advantage of it and basking in the sun for an hour …