Trip heads over to Goshen for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing (beginner/intermediate). While desired, it is not necessary that you know how to belay prior to this trip. You can learn on this trip. Trip supports 4 people. I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. WHAT WE’RE GONNA DO: 1) Drive from …
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Climbing Elizabeth Furnace (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Trip heads up to Elizabeth Furnace for a day trip of top-rope rock climbing (beginner/intermediate/advanced). It is important that you know how to belay prior to the trip and best if you have attended at least one, previous UVA climbing trip. Trip supports 4 people. I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. Safety is …
Wilderness First Aid + Cpr/Aed/Choking Certification 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 This will be held at a beautiful UVa Thomas Jefferson-designed installation, way up in the mountains above Blacksburg at UVa’s Mountain Lake Biological Station. There’s a small lake for swimming or boating, …
Day Hike: Fastpackin’ and Water-Slidin’ White Oak Canyon
Let’s go power-hike then do some natural water-slides to cool off. Hike will be at an intermediate pace. Bring: – Daypack – Food – Water (2L) in bladder or bottles – Good footwear – Water-slide gear (change of clothes, cojones) Let me know if you can drive. I have a pass for the vehicle I am driving. Please let me …
Top-Rope Climbing (Beginner/Intermediate) Day
Get found at Hidden Rocks. Game plan is to do top-roping (5.6 – 5.10+) (and boulder). Trip allows for 6 participants. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: It is your responsibility to allocate and bring the items below: – Climbing Gear: harness, belay device, carabiner(s), shoes, helmet, fairy dust – Food: snacks during activities and $ should we stop anywhere – …
Burn Baby, Burn: Climb | Mountain Bike | Paddle | Hike | Zip-Line | Camp
Billy Joel didn’t start the fire*, but we are. This is a multi-sport overnight trip that offers some fuel to fan everyone’s flame. Here’s the tinder, kiddies: – Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Top-Rope Climbing & Bouldering – Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Biking on prime, flow-conscious track – Easy to Moderate hiking/trail running through gullies and across vistas – Easy paddling along the smooth Shenandoah River. …
Intermediate Dirtbagging
Chris Sharma has climbed at the New River Gorge, have you? If no: let’s get on the road! If yes: join me anyway as I chat up the locals for bouldering beta. (They say the yet-to-be-published guide book has over 1200 problems) PLAN Friday: Departure 3 p.m., 3+ hrs driving, make friends in Fayetteville, fit in boulders, camp at: American …
Updated > White Oak Canyon: Hike | Water-Slide | Vineyard
This event has been adjusted for the weather. Trip supports 2 more participants. Take note of departure time on Saturday morning @ 8 AM. WHAT WE’RE GONNA DO: 1) Drive from UVA to White Oak Canyon lower lot* 2) Ascend the White Oak Canyon trail and traverse the SNP ridge. 3) Descend the Cedar Run trail. 4) Slip some natural …
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 …
Rock Climbing Day Trip at the New!!
Dying to climb at the New, but can’t blow off school work for an entire weekend, then this trip is perfect for you. The weather on Sunday is looking swell, 70s and sunny! We’ll be climbing at the Junk Yard Wall and/or Bridge Buttress as they have ridiculously short approaches (less time hiking and more climbing). They have a ton …
Intermediate Climbing at the Nrg
Ah, springtime at the New. Nothin’ better. Friday: Leave in the late afternoon or evening, time flexible, then camp at Ray’s or the AAC (American Alpine Club) campground. Saturday & Sunday: Get yo’ climb on. Crag destination TBD depending on group interest. Camp again on Saturday night, drive back to Charlottesville on Sunday night. Requirements: Top-rope at least 5.9 clean, …
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 …
Spring Break: Intermediate Climbing at the Red!
Looking to warm up a bit this break, but not so interested in just bumming around a beach?? Well excellent! Instead come bum around one of the best sport climbing crags on the East Coast with the Outdoors Club! We’re going to the Red River Gorge, in small-town Slade Kentucky. Apparently the scenery is beautiful and the location’s about as …
Spring Break at the Red River Gorge
Once upon a time two years ago, the club led a pretty darn successful trip the Red River Gorge. Because I can’t improve on those plans, I’m gonna let the past help me out a bit here. Deets and psych courtesy of the legendary Andrew Cassidy, circa 2013: Don’t have any plans for break? Come to Kentucky to climb LOTS …
Manchester Wall Rock Climbing
The Manchester Wall is located on the banks of the James river near downtown Richmond. It’s an old train bridge that now hosts numerous, unique sport and trad routes. It looks like we’ll have good climbing weather on Saturday as well. What you need to bring: -Climbing shoes -Climbing harness -Climbing helmet -Climbing chalk and chalk bag -Belay device -Snacks …
Spring Break: Moab, Ut Multi-Sport Adventure!
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 rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and even backcountry skiing! 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 …
Climbing at Hidden Rocks: Intermediate Climbing
The weather looks so good this weekend, that I figured we needed at least one more trip to be posted. Hidden rocks is a great place for easy to moderate climbs, many of which can be top roped. There are some harder climbs too, so there is something for everyone. One advantage this place offers is the potential for easy …
Rumbling Bald Rock Climbing!
Have the urge to crimp, smear, stem, and jam your way up some stone?! Come enjoy Rumbling Bald this weekend! Rumbling Bald has it all; trad, sport, bouldering, and some sick multi-pitch climbing all on super nice gneiss!) It also makes a perfect winter destination as it faces south and has mild winters. The forecast for the weekend also looks …
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!]
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> “Much more fun …
Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing at the Tennessee Wall!
The Tennessee Wall is the perfect winter climbing destination on the East Coast! It’s far south and also faces south so it soaks up the sun’s rays all day long. It’s well known for shirtless climbing weather in the heart of winter and this weekend is looking pretty stellar, 50s and sunny! The T-wall is a trad location with a …
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!]
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> …
Blue Ridge Parkway Climbing – All Levels
Hello chitlins, Let’s make the hour trek to the Blue Ridge Parkway to climb some rocks this Sunday. I haven’t decided what crag we’ll be going to, and it may be bouldering or Top Rope. We will leave at 9am and return by 5:30. I will be heading to BRMS to watch the slideshow presentation previously announced by Chris Winsted-derlega. …
Blue Ridge Parkway Climbing – All Levels
Hello chitlins, Let’s make the hour trek to the Blue Ridge Parkway to climb some rocks this Sunday. I haven’t decided what crag we’ll be going to, and it may be bouldering or Top Rope. We will leave at 9am and return by 5:30. I will be heading to BRMS to watch the slideshow presentation previously announced by Chris Winsted-derlega. …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at the Red!!
I don’t think I need to hype the Red very much. It’s the biggest climbing area on the East Coast and has it all; steep sport routes, splitter cracks, techy slab climbs, and off-widths!!! We will stay at Miguel’s Pizza. It’s probably the best climber’s hangout in the East! I has great cheap food (their pizza and breakfast burritos are …
Intermediate Climbing at the New!
Third time’s the charm…hopefully…! This is the third time I’ve tried doing a climbing trip to the New River Gorge with the club. Weather has thwarted both previous attempts. Regardless, it will be a fun weekend of climbing! The plan is to leave from Bonnycastle Circle on Friday at 6pm and come back to UVA on Sunday after a solid …
Old Rag Night Climbing!
The title says it all. We’ll be climbing at Old Rag at night with the only light coming from our headlamps and a waning gibbous moon. It makes climbing quite a bit more spicy!! If you’re a night owl, then this is the trip for you! We will leave from Bonnycastle Circle at 7pm on Thursday. After driving roughly an …
Brms Cochamo Dreams: a Chris Kalman Slideshow
For the climbers Support Cville climbing, by making your way over to BRMS to hear Chris Kalman talk about international climbing, travel, and writing. When: November 16th 2014 @630PM Where: BRMS new store at Stonefield What: Hear Chris Kalman discuss everything climbing. Check out his blog: http://www.chriskalman.com/#!blog/c1nw9 https://www.facebook.com/events/782189031845968/ Cochamo Dreams is a 4 part slideshow that follows climber, writer, and …
Brms Cochamo Dreams: a Chris Kalman Slideshow
For the climbers Support Cville climbing, by making your way over to BRMS to hear Chris Kalman talk about international climbing, travel, and writing. When: November 16th 2014 @630 Where: BRMS new store at Stonefield What: Hear Chris Kalman discuss everything climbing. Check out his blog: http://www.chriskalman.com/#!blog/c1nw9 Cochamo Dreams is a 4 part slideshow that follows climber, writer, and adventurer …
Weather/Location Update: Beginner/Intermediate Crack Climbing at the Red (Not the New)!!
It’s going to snow at The New this weekend…so we’re going to head to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky! It has sick climbing just like The New and is actually much larger! It is further away, but its weather forecast looks a lot better. The plan is to leave from Bonnycastle Circle on Friday at 6:30pm and come back …
P34k Thursday
‘Bout that time again folks. Time to commune and climb (fake) rocks together. Peaking is in. All the kool kids are doing it. Don’t believe me? The authoritative source, Urban Dictionary, even defines “Peaking” as [When you are absolutely “peaking” is to be at your prime in any activity. This can be used to describe a person, event or group. …
Beginner Rock Climbing Skills (10/23)
As promised, I created another trip to allow those interested a chance to come and learn! Disclaimer: This trip is almost purely instructional, but don’t you worry, it will be fun and a great midweek escape on the banks of the James River in Richmond! The purpose of this trip is to increase your climbing IQ, so that you can …
Beginner Rock Climbing Skills (10/22)
Disclaimer: This trip is almost purely instructional, but don’t you worry, it will be fun and a great midweek escape 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 …
Beginner/Intermediate Rock Climbing at Goshen Pass!
Based on the number of people who are wait listed for the Old Rag climbing trip, I decided to create another beginner/intermediate trip for the same weekend to get people off wait lists and on to the rocks! Goshen Pass is a beautiful, narrow gorge created by the Murray River and hosts some awesome climbing and paddling! We will be …
Old Rag Beginner/Intermediate Rock Climbing
If you have ever hiked Old Rag then you know how rocky and spectacular it is, especially with fall colors coming out!! In addition to being one of the most popular hikes in Shenandoah National Park, Old Rag has some of the best rock climbing opportunities in the state. Plan on it being a very active day as we will …
Int/Adv Climbing at the Nrge
Treat yourself to a three-day weekend and come climbing on Friday! The deal: We’ll head out Thursday afternoon or evening and drive to Ray’s campsite, where we’ll meet the other groups on Saturday night. Camp there for the night and rise nice and early for a full day of climbing! Crag location tbd, we’ll decide based on weather and group …
Carpooling to the Nrge
TO: Everyone attending the 2014 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 …
Nrge Sunday Beginner Rock Climbing
Come climbing at the New River Gorge on the final day of the extravaganza! This is primarily a beginner’s trip intended for all those who have never gotten much of a chance to go climbing before. So if you’ve only climbed a couple of times, or even not at all, this is the trip for you! The trip will likely …
Learn About Nols! (National Outdoor Leadership School)
Are you interested in working in the outdoor recreation industry? Need to expand your technical and leadership skill base in the back country? Come talk with a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) rep about courses, internships and job opportunities! Come by the UVA Chemistry building room 304 Thursday, October 9th from 7-8:30pm!. We will have pizzas at hand to fuel …
Nrge Saturday Beginner-Intermediate Climbing
Coming to the New River Gorge Extravaganza and want a taste of the awesome rock of the New? This is your trip. We’ll keep the grades low – 5.10 at the most, 5.8 guaranteed – maybe as low as 5.5/5.6. The plan is to set top ropes on all the routes we do but if you want to lead something …
Weather Update: Intermediate Rock Climbing at the New this Weekend!
Update: The forecasts are calling for rain Saturday morning so I decided to push the departure back to Saturday at noon. This will allow us to avoid the rain (can’t climb in the rain) and give you guys some time to crank out some homework before we leave. Dying to climb some splitter cracks?! Come climb the splitter and not …
Intermediate Rock Climbing at the New this Weekend!
Dying to climb some splitter cracks?! Come climb the splitter and not so splitter cracks of the New River Gorge this weekend! The plan is to leave from Bonnycastle Circle on Friday at 6pm and come back to UVA on Sunday after a solid day of climbing. We will stay at the American Alpine Club Campground, which is a short …
Old Rag Day Hike!
We will be hiking the classic Shenandoah Valley mountain Old Rag. It will be a fantastic way to spend a Sunday to sweat out all of the alcohol from the previous night. Everyone will be wait listed until enough drivers sign up (drivers have priority and their gas will be reimbursed plus a tip). Disclaimer: Old Rag is famously difficult …
Beginner/Intermediate Rock Climbing at Goshen, Va
===Beginner/Intermediate Rock Climbing=== This Sunday come climb at Goshen Pass, WV! There are a number of interesting climbs here with a solid range of difficulties. There is a pretty short hike into the climbs, and a traverse over a river on a swinging bridge (which is enjoyable to shake ;)). Goshen is about an hour and twenty minutes away from …
Beginner/Intermediate Climbing at Hidden Rocks
Hidden Rocks features climbs of similar grades to Manchester Bridge (5.4 to 5.11), and is mostly top roped climbing. You can find some limited information about Hidden Rocks here: http://www.mountainproject.com/v/hidden-rocks/106183819 However, more information is in guidebooks (e.g. “Climbing Rockingham County”, which I will bring). We’ll meet at 8 and hopefully be climbing by 9:30 or so, and leave the wall …
Intermediate Climbing at the *New* River Gorge
Edits!!! Change of plan!!! I recently discovered that we do actually have class Labor Day. Major bummer. So. Let’s spend labor day weekend doing some labor on dem beautiful *West Virginia* rocks. Plan: Leave as early as possible Friday 8/29 depending on work and class schedules. Personally, I would like to leave at or before 9am. There is a possibility …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
[Course might be full. Join, and then reply-to-all on your welcome-to-adventure email to see if a space is still available. Thanks!] This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). Get a 2-year certification. Full instruction, practice, and …
Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
***2 spots open in this weekend’s class at UVA!*** 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 $180. BONUS if you’re a trip leader: Earn your course FEE BACK BY REIMBURSEMENT! Details:www.outdoorsatuva.org/resources/?WildernessFirstAid …