Rock climbing at the New River Gorge (Bubba City) in West Virginia. We’ll leave friday night, drive to the New (~3 hours) and camp there. Then, we’ll climb all day saturday and return late saturday night. You should be able to tie in and belay in order to come on the trip. There are several easy (5.8-5.9) climbs at Bubba …
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Beginner/Intermediate Outdoor Climbing
If you are a beginner and would like to climb better this may be appropriate trip for you.To join, you must know how to belay. There are easy/moderate routes, 5.5-5.10 ,there. Hidden rock is an hour and 15 minutes driving from here. There is a short hike (20 minutes) so bring proper shoes (sandals not a good choice). -Also if …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing @ Franklin
This will be a day trip out to Franklin, WV. There are routes from 5.7-5.12 at Franklin, so this is perfect for intermediate climbers looking to get more practice outside and work on their technique. This trip is perfect for people who’ve been doing a lot of gym climbing! I’ll be teaching people how to lead climb and clean. If …
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.(Waitlisted people last weekend have priority but still need to sign up for this trip) you will use climbing …
Advanced Climbing, the Meadows
The meadows has some really beautiful climbs.To join you should be solid at the 5.10 level outdoors. There is no 5.9 or below at the area we climb this Saturday.Please ask me if you had questions. If you want to be back earlier than the midnight (we might be back a bit later about 1 AM) or you want to …
College Night at Peak
The weekly excursion to Peak this week is slightly last minute. but its still on. We will decide before we leave UVa whether or not we are going to Sheetz so that there is no confusion at the end. As for the rest its same as usual, meet for gear at 5:15 in front of Echol’s and we’ll leave as …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at Franklin
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. we may stop for dinner at the chineese buffet so bring some cash if you want to eat. ****If you want to …
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
Rock Climbing for the weekend at the New River Gorge. The Gorge has some of the best sport climbing in the East. We’ll leave saturday morning, climb that day, camp saturday night and climb again sunday. We can pick an area at the New depending on what people would like to do. Plese only sign up if you know how …
Rock Climbing, New River Gorge
Rock Climbing for the weekend at the New River Gorge. The Gorge has some of the best sport climbing in the East. We’ll leave saturday morning, climb that day, camp saturday night and climb again sunday. We can pick an area at the New depending on what people would like to do. Plese only sign up if you know how …
Intermediate Climbing: Summersville Lake
Been going to Rocky Top or Peak, but haven’t gotten outside yet? Here’s your chance… We’ll go to the Lake which has some of the East’s best sport climbing and lots of easy/moderate routes (also great swimming to cool off). You should be able to climb 5.8, belay, and tie-in. It should also be possible to try lead climbing if …
Intermediate Climbing: Summersville Lake
Been going to Rocky Top or Peak, but haven’t gotten outside yet? Here’s your chance… We’ll go to the Lake which has some of the East’s best sport climbing and lots of easy/moderate routes (also great swimming to cool off). You should be able to climb 5.8, belay, and tie-in. It should also be possible to try lead climbing if …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at the Lake
This is a day trip to climb at Summersville lake in WV.we leave 7:30 morning Sat and be back by the midnight. The trip is for climbers who climb at least 5.8 outdoors. ask me if you had questions please. swimming is optional, bring swimwear if you want. Everybody goes to the waitlist and I will let you know by …
(Beginner+) Outdoor Climbing
If you have been climbing in a gym for a while and haven’t climbed outside yet, then this trip targets you. To join, you must know how to belay and climb at least 5.8 (indoors). Sport climbers upto level 5.12 as well as top rope freaks are also welcome to join.Ask me if you had questions, please. Everybody goes to …
Climbing the Via Ferrata
This trip is designed for climbers and brave non-climbers looking for a unique and fun adventure! No climbing experience is necessary. The trip takes place at Nelson Rocks on the VA/WVA border. Nelson Rocks is defined by two giant rock towers. Along these rock spires are bolted steel rebar steps. We will climb several hundred feet along these steel steps …
Intermediate/Advanced Sport Climbing
The weather should be beautiful for climbing this weekend – mid to upper 70s. We’ll be going to Bubba City and maybe taking a dip in the river afterwards. You should be able to climb 5.9 well to join this adventure. If you are interested in learning how to lead or clean we can do that. We may camp at …
Climbing at Peak
There is Peak this week! Meet in front of Echols at 5:15 if you need any gear (harness, shoes, chalk bag), or at 5:30 if you do not. Everyone will be waitlisted until we have enough cars. Can’t wait. Club provides: Ride Gas money Gear
Day Trip Climbing at the New
Level : intermediate- to advanced+ You should be able to climb 5.8 outdoors to join. ask me if you had questions, please. we go to the New River Gorge on Sunday early morning. climb until we are unable to hold a water bottle and then head back to Charlottesville late night!!! The trip is subject to the weather. everybody goes …
Climbing, Advanced/Intemediate+
The area we climb this weekend has not many 5.10- routes, therefore ,to join, you should be able to flash most of the 5.9 s outdoors. ask me if you had questions. we camp at the rogers, climb Sat and be back late Sat. The trip is subject to the weather. everybody goes to the waitlist and I will let …
Climbing Blowout Weekend – Intermediate/Advanced
Come out to the New with us for some awesome climbing! Since it’s summertime, then T-storms are expected every afternoon – we’ll get up early and get some good climbing in before the thunder clouds roll in. Probable destinations: Bubba (for sure!), Summersville, and the Meadow. We can also climb at Bridge Buttress in the rain. You should be able …
Sport Climbing (Advanced)
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 …
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.