to join this you should flash most of 5.9s outdoors. ask me if you had questions. now that the days are long we are heading to the New early sunday. great weather. if you want to be back earlier than the posted time please do not join. club provides: climbing gear,gas refund you please bring: water, snacks lunch, money for …
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Beginner/Intermediate Outdoor Climbing at Hidden Rocks
Let’s go climbing at Hidden Rocks! To come on this trip, you should have previous climbing experience, and enjoy working on routes 5.7 or harder. I might take 1-2 people who have climbing experience, but do not know how to belay. Sign up and I can teach you at the crag. The club provides: All gear you don’t have, gas …
Intermediate Climbing at the New
Enjoy WV’s best climbing… To join this trip you should be able to climb 5.8+/5.9 without falling. We’ll be doing sport climbing and setting up top ropes – if you’re interested in learning how to lead, rappel, clean we’ll teach you. Please email me if you have questions. Depending on what level of climbers sign up we’ll either go to …
Climbing/Intermediate
This trip is for 5.8+ climbers, outdoors. if you are not sure please ask me. there will be instructions on sport climbing and leading for a limited number of people. so if you think it’s THE time, participate. everybody goes to the waitlist and I will let you know by Friday morning if you are in. If you want to …
Via Ferrata — No Experience Necessary
This trip is a good opportunity to do what professional climbers do all the time- yet without their experience. Club will provide harnesses and biners. Climbing shoes aren’t required for this. Please visit the Nelson Rocks Home Page and view the pictures and diagrams for this trip. The trip takes place at Nelson Rocks on the VA/WVA border. Nelson Rocks …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing @ Bubba City (New River Gorge)
We’ll leave monday night, drive to the Gorge (about 3 hours) and camp. Then, spend the day on awesome sport routes (including some good easier stuff) at Bubba City. We’ll get back to Charlottesville late tuesday night. Please only sign up if you know how to belay and tie-in. I am waitlisting everyone and then letting people on based on …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing @ Bubba City
We’ll leave monday night, drive to the New and camp there. Then, we’ll climb all day at Bubba City (where there are lots of good moderate sport routes). We’ll drive home after climbing and dinner and return to C’ville late Tuesday night. You need to know how to tie-in and belay in order to come along.
Intermediate Climbing at Franklin
Franklin Crag is a unique limestone formation in West Virginia. The climbs range from 5.7 to 5.12. This trip is designed for climbers who are able to climb routes that are rated at 5.8 or harder. Top-ropes will be set up for those who are unable to lead climb. After climbing we will most likely stop in Harrisonburg for dinner …
Climb at Kaymour – Intermediate/Advanced
Now that daylight savings has made the sun go down later, we can get a full day of climbing in WV in one day. We’ll try to be on the rock by noon if not earlier and then climb till dusk around 8:30. If you can climb 5.9 well, you should sign up for this trip. You do not need …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing
If you redpoint most of the 5.9 outdoors join the trip. ————————– redpointing: finishing a climb (without falling) no matter how many tries (attempts) you had before ————————– We camp at the New, eat breakfast at the cathedral (Bring money if you want to eat about 6-7$) and then climb. If you want to be back earlier than the posted …
Peak this Week
Thursday is College Night (half price) at Peak Experiences No Experience Necessary–All Levels Welcome If you have all your gear, you may show up at 5:30 If you need gear, please be on time
Beginner Outdoor Climbing Workshop in Shenandoah
If you have never climbed before, this is the trip for you. You will learn how to belay, how to tie in to a rope, climbing communication, and how to move up a rock face. The location is Little Stony Man Cliffs in Shenandoah. Also, email me if you are experienced in setting topropes and think you might want to …
Advanced Climbing Blowout at the New
It’s going to be in the high 60s in Fayetteville this weekend, perfect to kick-off the spring climbing season. The adrenaline’s flowing already. This adventure is for climbers who can redpoint 5.9. If you have any questions feel free to email me. We’ll camp at Roger’s, enjoy the free coffee, cook breakfast, and head out early for a fantastic day …
Setting Climbing Top Rope Workshop( Intermediate)
This trip is for intermediate level climbers (5.8+). If you are not sure about your level ask me, please. You will be learning how to set up top rope using trees and rocks by means of webbing and static rope. I will show you the basics and some useful knots then you split to groups and practice. you may bring …
Climbing at Hidden Rocks
Tomorrow is supposed to be a great day, so let’s go climbing at Hidden Rocks! To come on this trip, you should have previous climbing experience, and know how to tie in to a harness and belay. We will be setting up topropes in the 5.7-5.9 range. Afterwards, we’ll be stopping for some food. Possibly at Cici’s – so come …
Day Hike and Picnic at Ragged Mountain Nature Area
A quick walk around the Ragged Mountain Nature Area and a chance to have lunch outside. The walk is 3.5 miles or 6 miles depending on the trail we choose on the day. We will leave around 11am and should be back before 3.30. Bring a small daypack, water and something to eat. It may be cold or wet, so …
Climbing Thursday at Peak
Hey guys, lets go climb at Peak this Thursday. We will meet up at 5:00 SHARP (not 5:15), in front of echols. If you need gear, please arrive a little bit early so we can go ahead and start checking it out to you. If you want to be back earlier than 11:30, please do not sign up, I want …
Climbing Thursday at Peak
So Ive had a hellish week. By wednesday (tomorrow), I will have completed 3 tests, an oral presentation, a four page essay, and two labs, along with other homework. So on thursday i want to get the hell out of dodge and go climbing at peak. We’ll leave at 5:15 from Echols, and probably be back around 1130 (if you …
Climbing at Peak, Without the Dancing, But Double the Fun!
Hey guys, same deal as usual, leave at 5:15 on Thursday. We will be leaving with the other people, but split ways later. Ive limited the trip to one person, so everyone will go to waitlist at first. Thanks
Crevasse Rescue 1/Glacier Rope Up Workshop
finally a bad weather for a weekend. this is aimed to be a start point for people who dream about alpine or expeditions (I know some of you). if you have mountain climbing experience I recommend it. we talk about how the glacier rope up is for different number of teams and stuff like that. then I show you how …
Climbing at Peak Thursday Night
Hey guys: Climbing at Peak Thursday night! Cost is $5.50, club pays for gas if you drive! We will depart at 5:15 pm from Echols Dorm, please be there a few minutes early if you need gear. Also, if you want to be back earlier than what is listed on the trip, please do not sign up. I want everyone …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at Franklin
if you flash most of 5.8s (Top rope- outdoors) join this mid-winter climbing trip. we will sport climb however there would be top ropes. we leave Charlottesville early and can stop at the China buffet in Harrisonburg on the way back if people want it. *********************** VERY IMPOERTANT: if you lead any route easier than 5.10 there you MUST let …
Climbing Thursday Night at Peak!
Hey everyone: Lets all go climbing Thursday night at Peak! I would like to leave at exactly 5:15 p.m., so please show up a few minutes early so we can check the numbers, get gear for people, etc. If you want to leave early, please dont sign up! I would like for everyone to get as much climbing time as …
Friday Climbing, Intermediate/Advanced
The weekend’s weather does not seem appropriate for climbing but Friday looks the best climbing weather!!! So I need to work more at lab now to not feel guilty on Friday 😉 We will sport climb there, 5.7-5.12, so If you know how to lead, sign up. if you don’t lead but top rope 5.8+ outdoors, go ahead and sign …
Climbing: Intermediate/Advanced
Saturday is forecasted to be cool and sunny. Hence, some climbing is in order. We’ll head to Franklin Crag- a place that offers routes rated from 5.8 to 5.12. People who can proficiently climb (top-rope) somewhere within this range are encouraged to join. If you are unable to climb most 5.8’s then please do not sign up. After climbing, we …
Spring Break – Climbing at Red Rocks and Hiking the Canyons of Zion National Park
Join us for climbing and hiking out west over spring break! Short Itinerary: Day 1: Fly out to Las Vegas, NV from Washington D.C. Days 2-6: Climb at Red Rock Canyon Days 7-8: Hike, camp overnight at Zion Day 9: Flight from Las Vegas to DC Long Description: We’ll climb at Red Rock Canyon for the first 5 days. To …
Intermediate/Advanced Sport Climbing
We’ll leave saturday night & camp at the New. Then, climb all day sunday and be back late that night. The trip depends on the weather. Right now it looks OK, but if the forecast gets worse, I’ll cancel. Club provides any gear that you need & some money for breakfast on sunday. You bring food for lunch on Sunday …
Intermediate/Beginner Outdoor Climbing
-If you know how to belay you are welcome to jon this fun trip. There are easy/moderate routes upto 5.10 there. we may aslo trad climb. Hidden rock is an hour and half from here. there is a short hike (20 minutes) so bring proper shoes (sandals not a good choice). -also if you are experienced you can practice setting …
Beginner Outdoor Climbing Workshop
If you have never climbed or you have forgotten how things work this workshop is for you. If you have climbed outdoors with our club OR you want to be back earlier than the trip end time PLEASE do not sign up. you will use climbing shoes, learn how to put on harness, tie rope to your harness. Then I …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing: New River Gorge
We’ll leave friday evening & camp that night. Then, climb all day saturday at whatever area people are interested in going to. We’ll get back late saturday night. Bring water, lunch for saturday and climbing gear. Club provides whatever gear you need, saturday’s breakfast and gas money.
Peak
Indoor climbing/bouldering at Peak Experiences in Richmond, VA. All levels welcome. Number of attendees will increase as we get more drivers.
Climbing Intermediate/Advanced
We will sport climb there, 5.7-5.12, so If you know how to lead, sign up. if you don’t lead but top rope 5.8+ outdoors, go ahead and sign up. Everybody goes to waitlist, I let you know by Friday morning if you are in, based on how many experienced climbers sign up. The trip is subject to the weather! VERY …
Sport Climbing Workshop + Climbing (Intermediate/Advanced)
There will be instructions on learning how to lead bolted routes. If you Top rope 5.9+ outdoors it may be time for you to start leading so give it a try. We also will sport climb there, 5.7-5.11, so If you know how to lead, sign up. if you don’t lead but top rope 5.9+ outdoors, go ahead and sign …
Climbing at the New, Intermediate/Advanced
we will camp Sat night, get up early morning on Sunday, then go to a moderate climbing area after breakfast. If you lead bolted routes or you usually flash most of the 5.9s on toprope, outdoors, then sign up. don’t hesitate to ask me if you are not sure to sign up. ************** Flashing a route: means climbing it on …
Beginner Outdoor Climbing Workshop
If you have never climbed or you have forgotten how things work this workshop is for you. If you have climbed outdoors with our club OR you want to be back earlier than the trip end time PLEASE do not sign up. you will use climbing shoes, learn how to put on harness, tie rope to your harness. Then I …
Rock Climbing @ New River Gorge
We’ll leave Saturday afternoon camp somewhere around the Gorge that night and then climb all day on Sunday (we can chat about where). I’m going to limit the number of people to 1 carload in order to make things simplest. For now, everybody will go on the waitlist and I will select people off giving preference to those who are …
Climbing at Peak
The tradition continues… Thursday is College night at Peak. We’ll meet at Echols at 5:00 and head to Richmond for indoor climbing. All levels of climbers are welcome. If we get more drivers, more people can come.
Beginner/Intermediate Climbing
If you know belaying, you may join this trip. This is a half day trip to Hidden Rocks. we drive an hour and half then hike 20 minutes to the cliffs. It should be a nice hike. we climb 5.5 to 5.11 routes, top rope. there are nice cliffs there. the trip size is limited to 1 so everybody goes …
Trad Climbing Workshop (Advanced)
This is a half day trip. It’s hour and half of driving plus 20 minutes of hiking to the crags. There are great easy (5.5-) cracks in Hidden rocks for you to practice protection placement. If you are a beginner trad climber, you can climb with top rope back up.if you are experienced then climb on. there are harder routes …
Intermediate/Advanced Kayaking at the New!
We will be heading out for West Virginia to do some paddling over this weekend. The plan is to leave Friday, paddle two days, and get back late Sunday. In order to go you must have a roll that you feel confident doing in whitewater. You must have experience on multiple rivers. I will ask for a list of the …
Rock Climbing, Intermediate/Advanced
If you know how to lead bolted routes or you are an experienced climber you are welcome. However if you don’t lead but are solid at 5.8 (means you climb most of 5.8 routes, outdoors, without falling) you are also encouraged to join. but leaders have priority. there are bolted routes upto 5.12 there. The trip size is set to …
Climbing: Learning the Basics at Rocky Top Climbing Gym
Let’s go climb at Rocky Top this Tuesday. Rocky Top is the local climbing gym in Charlottesville, and it is a great place for beginners to learn how to climb. No experience is necessary. If you do not know how to belay, tie in to a harness, etc…. here is your chance to learn. Club Provides: Climbing gear you don’t …
Rock Climbing Workshop (Beginner)
If you have never climbed or you have forgotten how things work this workshop is for you. you will use climbing shoes, learn how to put on harness, tie rope to your harness. Then I teach you belaying. Climbing comunication words “on belay, belay on, climbing…) is the next and at the end we climb some fun routes. If you …
Intermediate Climbing @ the New River Gorge
Come rock climbing at the New River Gorge in West Virginia. We’ll climb the nice sandstone walls of the New saturday and sunday (& camp saturday night). You should know how to tie-in and belay in order to come along. You should also be able to climb solid 5.8 or else there won’t be a whole bunch to do (email …
Intermediate Climbing — Day Trip
We’ll spend the day sport and toprope climbing at Franklin (a small crag about an hour and a half away). You should at least be quite comfortable on 5.8s and know how to tie in and belay in order to come. We’ll leave early in the morning, climb until everybody is tired & maybe stop for some dinner (bring a …
Intermediate Climbing at Summersville
Has the weather been getting you down lately? Too cold? Then come to *Summer*sville with us this weekend to climb around on the cliffs. There’s a beautiful lake to cool off in if 70F weather is too hot for you. There are lots of fun, intermediate level climbs to get on here – from 5.9 to 5.11. You should be …
End of the Year Climbing
We’ll go to the New River Gorge for a few days of rock climbing to celebrate the end of the school year/beginning of summer. We can climb (and swim) during the day & camp, cook, hang out at night. I imagine we’ll climb mostly at Bubba City & Summersville but this depends on who signs up and what people want …
Beginner Outdoor Climbing
If you never climbed or you just started (less than 10 years of experience!! ;-), I mean) but haven’t been out, or you enjoy climbing fun/easy routes, or you want to practice setting up top ropes, come and join us. we will be top roping at the little stony man cliffs in the National park, The park should be pretty …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at Seneca Rocks
In order to join to this trip you should be solid at 5.9 indoors, means you can climb most of 5.9s you try in rocky top or Peak without falling. if you have trouble on 5.9 or below ask me before signing up, please. there are not many easy routes in the place we plan to go. The plan is …
Outdoors Climbing, Intermediate/Advanced
This trip is for 5.9 and better climbers ( indoors). If you have climbed 5.8 outdoors you are also advised to sign up. If you are solid at 5.8 at gym, which means you can complete 5.8s without falling, go ahead and sign up. The trip is Sunday, you can either leave Cville Sat evening or morning (after the climbing …