Hey all! This is a two day and two night trip to the Virginia-Maryland border for some sweet climbing! We will be going to Great falls and Carderock for some climbing that we can’t get around here at UVa. Plan to leave UVa on Friday at 5pm and set up camp; Saturday we will have a warm breakfast and head …
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Blue Ridge Climbing
Starting off the semester with a climbing trip is always a good idea, especially when its only a half hour away. This is a beginner level trip with grades around 5.9 and V2 so everyone is welcome. What to bring: Water and food Climbing shoes/Harness Chalk layers https://www.mountainproject.com/v/mile-post-625-crag/107285852 *Driver needed* drivers get priority and reimbursement with tip
Overturned Vehicle Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
This particular Wilderness First Aid course (January 24-25) will be unique. It’ll be held in the field at Overland Experts in Orange (45mins from Cville), where they teach off-road driving. We’ll get to use an overturned vehicle in class for some of the scenarios. Come have fun figuring out how to rescue and then treat the injuries of someone who …
Moab Spring Break 2017!
HELLO Outdoors Club!! It’s the best time of the year…… the 3rd Annual Moab Spring Break trip is coming up! This is relevant to you if you (1) don’t have set in stone Spring Break plans. (2) enjoy bona fide adventures of all the best varieties: hiking, backpacking, mountain biking (literally the best in the world), climbing, trail running, skinny …
Winter Break Climbing!
***Drivers Needed**** Each car will be reimbursed by the club up to $150. The remainder will be split between the participants. Drivers receive a $20 tip. The logistics of this trip are pending me finishing finals and consulting guidebooks. Right now I want to get a list of who is going and more importantly who can drive. I will give …
Pre-Tgivz Day Climb Sesh: Earn Dat Turk
Are you a loser like me and are still in town on the day before TGivz?!? Then let us bask in our loserness together as we climb The Junkyard in The New River Gorge!! There is even all-the-crack-you-can-squeeze-your-bod-into! Trip Deets: Where: Junkyard in The New River Gorge It is about 3.5 Hr drive but there is huge number and range …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “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 / …
Goshen Pass Party **Intro-Level Climbing**
you: dang rhaude, climbing looks soOoOoOo kool but I have no idea how it works!! gravity is so mean!!!! how can I learn to be a spider monkey like you?? me: see below. you’re welcome. come get in some quality top rope climbing with me on Sunday! we’ll be taking a casual day trip to a crowd favorite. goshen offers …
***Nrge Trip*** Taking Top Rope Whippers on Sketchy Trad Gear (Rock Climbing)
*An additional driver is needed for this trip.* MAKESURE TO SIGNUP FOR THE GENERAL CARPOOL This is a beginner friendly climbing trip. If you have never climbed before we’ll teach you everything you need to know for an awesome day of climbing. We’ll start our day leaving Ray’s Campground at 8am on Saturday and head to the crag. After a …
Nrge Bouldering/Climbing
“To see what others can not… You must climb the mountain” Ron Akers *Drivers needed* we leave from Ray’s Campground so make sure to signup for the general carpool. This is a beginner-friendly bouldering/climbing trip to a location that will be determined after my lab report is written. Bouldering involves unroped climbing with crash pads used to prevent injury during …
Hide and Seek Toprope: Climbing at Hidden Rocks
1) rocks 2) rope 3) crack if you enjoy any of the above, we might be friends. if you are looking for an excuse to run away from responsibilities, I am your enabler. if you wanna try out some tasty toprope with incredible company (read: me), sign up for this trip. PLAN: – leave from Echols @ 8am, drive ~1.25 …
2016 New River Gorge Extravaganza (Nrge) — Carpool
TO: Everyone attending the 2016 New River Gorge Extravaganza, **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** If you make it onto an adventure for the NRGE, sign up for this adventure. DO NOT sign up if you are waitlisted for an NRGE adventure. DO NOT sign up on this unless you are ALREADY ON AN ADVENTURE. I ask …
Fall Break Climbing at the Red (Intermediate/Advanced)!
I don’t think I need to hype the Red very much. It’s the biggest climbing area on the East Coast with everything from steep sport routes, splitter cracks, techy slab climbs, to off-widths!!! We will stay at Miguel’s Pizza. It’s probably the best climber’s hangout in the East! I has great food (their pizza and breakfast burritos are pretty boss), …
Get Yo Climb on! (Goshen Pass) ~All Levels~
Hey y’all Thomas Shredison here to expand your mental horizons to capacities only imaginable in children’s books. Recently I, as well as two other lucky individuals, have been endowed with the teachings and blessing of the ODC’s very own Rock Master Matthew “Climb Monk” K. and his partner Anna “Climb or Die” N. Both of which have studied the millennia …
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “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 / …
Peakpeakpeakpeakpeakpeakpeak
Summer Peak on the Thursday. Wootwoot Meet @ Echols, 6:00, climb ’til you drop for $10. Will be back in Cville around 12 pm. If you do not know how to belay, you can sign up for a class ($20, call to reserve a spot: 804 897 6800.) Once you take the class, you can get belay certified as early …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Reimbursable for Trip Leaders! Free for Some Uva Academic Employees!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
>> “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 / …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …
Moab Spring Break 2016!
Don’t have any spring break plans yet? Come to Moab, Utah with the club!!! Moab is a multi-sport paradise, with tons of amazing mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and rock climbing! March in Moab is perfect adventure weather with temps in the mid-60s and plenty of sun! Being a breathtaking desert destination situated on the Colorado Plateau, it …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[NOTE: Class may be full. Call 434-465-8733 for status. Thanks.] [This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm 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 …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
[This is not an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30pm each day.] Learn how to save life and limb in a > wilderness area > rural area (not near a hospital) > travel anywhere > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) Outdoors at UVAers $25 DISCOUNT off the regular $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: …
Climbing Goshen Pass (Intermediate)
This is a non-NRGE trip; ideal for those who want to get out, but can’t commit to a full weekend. This trip heads over to Goshen Pass for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing. Supports 4 people. I am not guiding this trip, but facilitating a safe, climbing experience. Managing risk is a shared responsibility. WHAT YOU NEED TO …
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Greetings. I am not a computer. We will gather necessary utensils for the ascension of natural geological phenomenon and then perform said ascension in the style of Top Rope or Sport as permitted by our articulated joints. This ‘adventure’ is open to all skill levels, though we cannot guarantee the availability of routes graded below 5.8. They are not common. …
Ropes Are Dope ~ Climbing at Nrg, Beginner/Intermediate & Beyond
Climbers, meet sweet rocks. Sweet rocks, meet climbers. Match made in heaven, like PB&J. Come on out to the best rock climbing destination on the East coast with the best people on the East coast. No lie. This trip will leave from Ray’s Campground early on Saturday morning. The New River Gorge is a pretty gigantic place full of different …
Peak Saturday
What better way to spend a rainy day? Peak Experiences Climbing Gym. Echols at 10, climb for 3-4 hours, get back by 3:30. Any level is welcome! Peak Experiences offers bouldering, top rope, and sport climbing. If you do not know how to belay, you can sign up for a class (1-2pm this Saturday). Once you take the class, you …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Reading Day Rock
So I know I’m gushing, but seriously. Rocks, y’all. Can’t get enough. I’m headed west to explore! If you folks want to get out there and explore, too, let’s carpool. The final destination is the New, but we can talk about a couple stops along the way and locations when we get there, such as Goshen, Douthat, GW. You can …
2015 New River Gorge Extravaganza (Nrge) — Carpool
TO: Everyone attending the 2015 New River Gorge Extravaganza, **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** If you make it onto an adventure for the NRGE, sign up for this adventure. DO NOT sign up if you are waitlisted for an NRGE adventure. The point of this “adventure” is to make it easier for the officers and I …
Learn 2 Climb ~Outside~
Hello friends! Wanna touch some rocks? Learn how to belay? Make new friends? Touch more rocks? Come climb with me at Manchester Wall this Friday! I will teach you how to tie into the rope, safety knots, proper belay technique, and how to set up and clean anchors if you are interested! Meet at Echols by the brick wall at …
Fest the Gauley W/ New River Gorge Climbing (Intermediate+)
‘Tis the season for festivals, and Gauley Fest is one to check out. Trip heads to New River Gorge for an overnight trip of top-rope rock climbing (intermediate+). Participants comfortably climb 5.8 and above. We’ll depart UVA early, climb to our heart’s content, and then partake in music, vendors, etc. Link below. We’ll climb on Sun until early/mid afternoon before …
Beginner Rock Climbing Skills (Afternoon Session)
Disclaimer: This trip is almost purely instructional, but don’t worry, it will be a fun outing on the banks of the James River in Richmond! The purpose of this trip is to increase your climbing IQ, so that you can confidently attend any club climbing trip and know that you have all the technical skills to participate. It can be …
Beginner Rock Climbing Skills (Morning Session)
Disclaimer: This trip is almost purely instructional, but don’t worry, it will be a fun outing on the banks of the James River in Richmond! The purpose of this trip is to increase your climbing IQ, so that you can confidently attend any club climbing trip and know that you have all the technical skills to participate. It can be …
Thor’s Day Peak
In the days of yore, the Peak of the week–that epic pilgrimage–was observed on Thursday, the day devoted to the god of lightning and the sky. We shall resurrect this ancient tradition. Weekly Peakly; let’s rage. Depart from Echols at 5:00 (or 5:30 if it’s a problem), climb ’til 10 pm for $10, be back at 11:30. All levels welcome! …
Climbing Elizabeth Furnace (Beginner/Intermediate)
Trip heads up to Elizabeth Furnace for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing (beginner/intermediate). Trip supports 5 people. I need another driver as I will not be returning to UVA afterward. I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. Managing risk is a shared responsibility. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: – Food (enough for …
Weather/Schedule Update: Beginner/Intermediate Rock Crushing at the New!!
I originally posted the trip for the Red, but it looks like it will be super hot and muggy there. The New looks better weather wise, so lets head there instead. Also, I changed the departure time to 6:30pm on Friday. Hopefully, this will work better with peoples schedules. Like the Red, the New has sick and varied climbing. We’ll …
Movie Night: Meru!!
Meru looks like a dope film that just came out! It tells the story of Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk making the first ascent of the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru in the Himalayas. It’s one of the first climbing films to be released to mainstream audiences across the country. This is largely because it’s not just a …
Intermediate Rock Climbing at the New!
Dying to climb some splitter cracks or dance up a techy face?! Come climb the crimptastic sport routes as well as the splitter and not so splitter cracks of the New River Gorge this weekend! The plan is to leave from Bonnycastle Circle (near old dorms) on Saturday at 6AM and head directly to the Summersville Lake Area to do …
Last Minute: Intermediate Summersville Climbing
Ever dreamt of climbing high cliffs above deep water? Well this weekend I’m running a last-minute trip out to Summersville to do (maybe) just that. Summersville Lake is just one of the many climbing destinations in the widely-renowned adventureland of the New River Gorge. As mentioned, this is one of the few places that deep water soloing (DWS) is possible …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
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 $185. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details: www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid FREE FOR UVA EMPLOYEES! Most academic employees can …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]
>> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback August 2013 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification …
Climbing Hidden Rocks (Beginner/Intermediate+)
Trip heads over to Hidden Rocks for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing (beginner/intermediate+). Open to 6 people provided I have a second driver. Let me know if you are willing to drive per the questionnaire (club reimburses for gas). I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. N.B.: I’m going to be off-the-grid …