Announcements

Outdoors enthusiasts, We have some BIG news for you. Maybe even huge. Maybe even the Mother Of All (B)News? Something incredibly exciting is on the horizon, and it’s quickly approaching… So what is it, you may ask?? MOAB. *****PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL*****   Yeah, it’s true. Just as legend has foretold, this spring break (like the one before, and …

Happy terrific and terrifying Tuesday everybody, Terrific in the way that the fall leaves look incredibly awesome right now, but terrifying because I must procrastinate all of my homework to admire them before they all fall. In other news, TREES AND SPROUTS BONFIRE IS THIS THURSDAY. Starting a bit earlier than other bonfires: around 7:45 PM, and trees and sprouts …

Knock knock Oh, who’s there? A visitor perchance? No. The weekly email. Lock in. Social things! 1) This Thursday we’ll have a Trees and Sprouts bonfire! It’s pretty much in the name, but, essentially it’s just more avenue to meet your trees/sprouts and be watered/do the watering. Also, if you haven’t yet, make sure to get in touch with each …

Hello all!   I hope everyone’s fall breaks were relaxing, epic, and full of eureka!… Here is a link to the trees/sprouts spreadsheets! Trees/sprouts! Trees! be sure to reach out to your sprout(s) and make plans to meet up soon! Fun epic ideas: ohill/shenandoah hikes, colead a trip, slaughter climbing, rivanna swimming, or fall baking and crafting! Let the watering …

Hello, hello, hellooo! GUESS WHAT- you’ll never believe it….your beloved and extremely missed alumni are COMING BACK THIS WEEKEND. I’M SO EXCITED. GET EXCITED. THIS IS SO EXCITING. So, come hang out at the shrack on Friday night (10/17) around 7:30-7:45 for da bonfire, and stick around for da party starting around 9:00 ish, and let’s go CRAYYY with them …

Hellooo beautiful shredlings!! As you all know, ODC is a very very big club full to the brim of endless outdoor stoke and adventures…which we love, but can sometimes make it difficult to form close friends within the club! So, two years ago, we launched a new program called Trees and Sprouts, and we will keep it rolling this year! …

HAPPY FREAKING TUESDAY!! I don’t know if it’s just me, but this week has been feeling a bit hellish. BUT- fear not- as we’re ending the week off with a BANGGGG and having a BONFIREEEE with Udems, and then it’s fall break (or “reading days”)(or however you celebrate). So, things are looking up for us. Come join us in the …

Hellooooooooo,  I am writing to let you know that WE ARE ACCEPTING OFFICER APPLICATIONS (and remind you that we are constantly on a rolling basis) and we will be reviewing applications for new officers in mid-November.  If you want to be considered for officership before NEXT MARCH (!!! far away), then you should apply by NOVEMBER 9th!!!!!!  Here is the …

AAAAA NOOOOOOOO IM BAAACK Ok there is so much to update you Trees and Sprouts! This ODC’s version of Big and Little, except so much better because instead you are a little sprout. And your tree will give you shade and water you and advise you through the treacherous perils of growing old in this world. And then one day …

Hello ecstatic members of the Outdoors Club, I have quite thrilling news- we are having a bonfire this Thursday with the Virginia Forestry Club! Come join us at the Shrack (116 Washington Ave) around 8 PM. There will be drinks. There will be s’mores. Mayhap there will also be a fire. YAYAYAYA!! Much love, Charlotte, your PBR committee, and Mr. …

Whoa! I’m back. In your inbox, that is.  Announcements!! BONFIRE THIS THURSDAY! Bonfire will be at 8pm, at the Shrack (116 Washington Ave). Collab with the Forestry Club! Officer applications coming out soon! If you’re thinking about applying (which you should) you only need to have led three trips.  SIGN UP FOR TREES AND SPROUTS (like big little but more …

WOW WOW WOW, If it isn’t the sad student in Shannon studying for their upcoming exams, trying to get through the week even though it’s ONLY Monday and needing something to look forward to. Well, I have exceptional news. It’s your PBR chair, and I’m cordially inviting you to a party THIS FRIDAY. AND, it’s so conveniently right near the …

Dear friends and family.    Currently watching Gauley highlights while eating leftover Gauley food. Gauley might’ve been a little wet but that’s just a reason to run in the rain. Dude I love running in the rain so much I’ve never felt so alive. My shoes were wet though and that was not ideal. It was also super epic to …

Dearest shredlings,   The leaves have begun to turn. The air has started to chill. And NRGEtober approaches… But what is NRGE, you ask? What isn’t NRGE????? NRGE (New River Gorge Extravaganza) has it all: magnificent outdoor adventures, bonfires, pizza, camping, and so. much. newfound friendship, all just a few hours away in our neighbor state West Virginia! Zoo-wee mountain …

Hello friends. I present to you …… The Scrawl!!!!. See attached. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBwPuO42AkFeJa_IquO87ArC0qnqn-mm/view?usp=sharing  Read my little prelude inside:). Thank you to everyone who submitted and keep your ears primed for news about 2025-26 Scrawl plans!!!! Happy Trails, Pietro and the Officers    

Dear Gremlins, The time is nigh the moon’s in the sky and I am not Bill Nye the Science Guy. I am, however, Pietro Ciliberto, and I’m here to say hi. I wish I could fly but at least I can tie (my shoes). Weekly email you say? Weekly updates you want? Well how about you reply? Oh no you …

Hello lovely members of ODC, You know what pairs perfectly with a Thursday evening, ah yes, an ODC bonfire. And to make it even better, the first one of the school year!! It will start around 8 pm in the shrack backyard (116 Washington Ave), and we will have drinks, s’mores, and immaculate vibes. Come one, come all! SEE YAAAA …

WELLL HELLLLOOO ODC. It’s been a pleasure of a first week. What an epic party that was. Ninja rolls in the kitchen, stack cup in the front. Dancing on the table, dancing under the lights, dancing to Queen and dancing to all your dads’ favorites hits.   Oh, wait I know what you’re thinking: “but, umm, Pietro? What about the trips? …

Why hello ODC, It’s your PBR chair, Charlotte Maxwell. Long time, no see- UGH I’ve missed my people so much!! BUT, I have such beautiful news…I want to cordially invite you to the first ODC party of the year- DAD PARTY! Come one, come all, but make sure you’re wearing your finest dad attire. We’ll have all the finest dad …

HELLLLLLOOO ODC I’ve been waiting a long time for this. One hundred and seventeen days, to be precise. Summer is over and now I get to frolick and explore and struggle away at my homework. [expetive]. But it’s ok because with the return of my [expletive] [expletive] homework MEANS ODC IS BACK BABBYYYYYY Ok so anyways. There are so many …

Hello! Summer gear info below:  Over the summer, ODC discontinues regular gear room hours. Summer gear rooms are scheduled on a case-by-case basis depending on when/if officers are in Cville. If we are or are planning to be in town, we are more than happy to coordinate with you! You can coordinate a gear room by emailing us at outdoors-officers@virginia.edu …

Hear ye, hear ye! 🎺 Loyal subjects of our noble ODC realm, The hour has come — the sun sets on the reign of our glorious 4th years. Thus, by royal decree, I summon you all to the world-renowned 4th Year Send-Off Bonfire, a grand celebration under the stars! Gather your comrades, raise a goblet (or a can), toast a …

hey you, yeah you, trash fairy tonight. 9pm, shrack, keg, fairy wings. be there. peace, susannah + the officers

To all the fourth years. I love this club so much. It’s a club of bonfires, contemplative hikes, and ragers. It’s a club of community service and shredding. It’s a club of learning and teaching. It’s a club of firm handshakes and sustained eye contact. It’s a club of grins and of laughs and of the silly little things that …

Feeling like you’ve been wasting away in clem studying? Feeling the dismal pain of just not having enough hours in the day to study for the two final exams you have in one day? WELL DO I HAVE THE PARTY FOR YOU!!!! Instead of studying come to the LDOC party, specifically themed for feeling a little dismal. We are going …

Shredders!! Tonight will be our last offical bonfire!! It will be at 7:30pm at the shrack! S’mores and Drinks provided as always. If you can’t make it and are super sad :(((( we will be having a 4th year send off bonfire on May 3rd, and EVERYONE is invited, so put it on your calendar now! Can’t wait to roast …

HELLLLOOOOOO GREMLINSS! Finals is coming and I am sweating and I am up too late doing these darned assignments instead of getting my beauty sleep so that I can go outside and do silly things and have fun and frolic like I was born to. Shoot I’ve been awake too long and I forgot that run-on sentences aren’t cute at …

Hey shredders, The most outdoorsy formal/MORP/PROM/backyarty/dance partyyyy is happening TONIGHT (april 18th) at 8:30pm in the shrack backyard (116 washington ave) Come in your coolest, silliest, most odc formal attire. From tye-dye suits to thrift shopped dresses. We will have fairy lights, veggie trays, fruit trays, a meat/cheese platter AND the best drinks of all time (aka bold rock keg). …

The ODC events have been going CRAZY this week, from Sunday grill and chill to game night and we are going keep the events coming. Tomorrow we have a trip leader potluck! We will all gather in the backyard of the shred shack to snack and chat! The weather looks amazing and there might even be some hacky sacking!?! I(Susannah) …

O shredlings, my shredlings,   What joyous news I have to bestow upon you all this fine Monday, given that THE SPRING 2025 ODC PHOTO CONTEST HAS BEGUN!!! It *technically* started a while ago, but we want to ensure that all of you amazing photographers/outdoorspeople have the chance to submit your pictures!   The Rules: Submit your pictures through this link. …

Heyyyy ODC…. Good morning! As I send this I am currently en route to an 8am spin class that I booked before I realized the horrific amount of reading I had to do yesterday as well as the fact that if I cancel or no-show they will charge me money that I refuse to give them. Thus, if you’re up …

Greetings gremlins, The rains have come, preparing us for the blossom of change. Indeed, my time as President is coming to a bittersweet end and with that means it is time to VOTE.  Please read until the end! Two years ago we voted to pilot the inclusion of Outdoor Club members in the process of electing our most public-facing and …

hey spring bloomers, You know what’s cooler than all the pretty flowers blooming, morp (yes, that is prom spelled backwards). We’ve had such a stupendous year with everyone, we decided that we want to celebrate it with a magnificent outdoors club formal. What does one wear? Go CRAZY. Go FUNKY. Go extravagant if you want. Buying second hand/wearing things you …

CALLING ALL SHREDLINGS The time has finally arrived, ODC GAME NIGHT IS BACK and better than ever. Come and join us in a beautiful night of dice, cards, and deceit. This is where friendships are forever forged (and broken). Who knows what kind of games the night will hold for us. ERS? Catan? Bananagrams??? More???????!!!! Bring your favorite games with you! We’ll …

So SPRGE was canceled due to a particularly bad forecast in West Virginia this weekend… BUT that doesn’t mean we can’t all get together and have a blast! Come one, come all to an ODC Grill and Chill THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 13 FROM 12pm-2pm at the Shrack (116 Washington Avenue)! We’ll definitely have hot dogs and maybe even some fruit, …

Yup. You read that subject line right.  ODC has an in on the corporate duopoly that runs the American ski industry, which means that you do, too. We’re STOKED to announce that we’re able to get ODC members and general UVA students an extra $80 off of the typical college discount that Alterra offers for Ikon Passes.  This means that …

Got old gear to get rid of? Want a new backpacking pack, bike helmet, or set of ski poles but don’t want to pay full price (or at all)? ODC is hosting a used gear exchange with VASST, Climbing, Cycling, and UVA Sacks TOMORROW, Wednesday April 9 at 6pm! Join us at the Shrack (116 Washington Ave.) to sell or …

Dearest ODC 4th Year Legends,   Your time at UVA is almost up—but before you ride off into the sunset (or hike off into the mountains 🏔️), there’s one last adventure waiting for you.   Introducing… The 4th-Year ODC Challenge!  This is your chance to complete 25 of the most iconic, wild, and unforgettable ODC activities before you graduate. Conquer …

GOOOOD MOOORNING VIETNAMMM (Charlottesville)! I just picked classes for my fourth year of college. WTF. And then I spent some time re-reading officer bios and reminiscing and now I’m a little sad. But happy sad, because I’m so grateful I get to know so many of the wonderful people we have in this club. I hereby invite you to join …

Hello ODC Gremlins!!! This is A serious Problem, and we Really need your Immediate help because our Lovely officer corp has been kidnapped!!! Yes, you read that right. They were taken hostage by the notorious Ferocious Shrack Rats after Allie, in a truly Outstanding display of curiosity, disturbed the Ominous ancient burial grounds in the SUP shed this weekend. As …

Top of the mornin’ to ya ODC! Wow, that weekend was insane. Incredible. So unbelievably epic and fulfilling. I went outside EVERY DAY. This is how life should be lived. Guys, ODC water sports are seriously the way to go… keep your eyes peeled for more whitewater kayaking, Rivanna paddleboarding trips, and canoeing, because they will be happening. I do have …

HEEEYYYYYY DIRT LOVERS, What’s up! I hope you’re ready for an epic week with a weekend promising TEMPERATURES IN THE SEVENTIES?! Yeah, you read that right. PERFECT weather to get yourself outside—stop basking in the glow of your computer screen and start bathing in wonderful, glorious, springtime sunlight. Lead a trip! Go on a trip! Lead a trip AND go …

Patty’s day week? Tree Week? All things green week? I do not care what you celebrate, all I care about is you coming in green. I will personally be celebrating the leprechauns. Shrack (116 washington ave) tomorrow (march 20th) at 9pm. Be green Please enjoy this lovely video of the jig you might get to witness tmrw night- Clover, Gold, …

Salutations shredders, I love spring break, you love spring break, everybody loves spring break (and nobody loves the return to classes after). Currently writing to you from the Salt Lake City airport, where I await my first flight of a long day of travel back to home sweet Cville. 6am flights may be cheap, but they sure are rough… A …

Hello Dearest Outdoorsians, I hope you all are surviving midterms! I know I barely am. On the bright side, T-5 days until SPRING BREAKKKKK!!!!! Hallelujah. I’m stoked to see what you all get up to in Moab and elsewhere (and if you want to share with all of your friends and potential friends in the club, DM your photos to …

Hello Wonderful People of Outdoors Club! THE TIME HAS COME AGAIN FOR NEW OFFICERS. Sadly us oldheads are graduating soon, and it is time for us to pass down our sage wisdom to the youthful saplings of ODC (that’s you!) Here’s the spiel: Want to be a part of the well-oiled machine that makes ODC go ‘round??? Do you have …

Good morning. Keepin’ it short and sweet this week (unlike my study sessions to-come, which are decidedly long and sour). Sarah weekend recap: Toby. Jackie. Sarah. Mountain biking. Toby falls off mountain bike. Toby gets back on mountain bike, slightly more bruised than before. Jambalaya (is it a party or a food?). Sarah spills jambalaya all over the floor. Yup. …

Greetings ODC dirt gremlins, As spring break nears (crazy!!!), we are ramping up preparations for our stokeful pilgrimage to Moab, Utah. This being said, gear checkouts for the following gear will be PAUSED for the week of 2/24 – 2/28 so that we can round out our gear planning for Moab. Checkouts will open back up again on 3/1. PLEASE …

Happy snow day! Thank you Jennifer for finally letting us off! Hopefully y’alls professors were extra nice and cancelled zoom class too. I was not so lucky 🙁 But WINE WEDNESDAY IS STILL ON for Trip Leaders. I hope you all still make the traverse out here, around 8pm. And please, i beg, walk or ride your bike. Driving (for …