* you better be signed up for the main trip * so here’s the plan: boulder boulder boulder cool boulder: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112379642/corner-rock AAAAAAAANNNNND a valley full of boulders: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/113828500/rumbling-bald-bouldering I imagine one or two sessions on corner rock dispersed throughout the trip depending on what everyone’s feeling and setting aside a whole day to make our way down to bumbling rald …
Howdy y’all. If you haven’t heard of it before, Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is a pretty sick place! It’s got all the mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, climbing, and hiking your heart could ever desire (and I’m sure some other outdoorsy awesomeness too)! So come with us on a magical journey to this dope area only 6 hours away! …
Howdy Anyone want to go kayaking down some of the doper southeastern rivers while in Pisgah? Dope dope, yeah, let’s do that. Anywho, there’s a trip to Pisgah, North Carolina March 23rd-26th. There are a ton of classic rivers in the area to check out, like the French Broad, Nantahala, Tallulah, and Wilson’s creek. Notes: This is an intermediate trip, …
OMG Y’ALL IT IS SO WARM AND SO NICE OUTSIDE AND THINGS ARE BLOOMING (and for now we’re gonna ignore the implications of it being 73 degrees in february bc that’s sad and we’re not about that rn) AND OMG Y’ALL WHAT IF WE JUST WENT AROUND AND ENJOYED THE SUN AND LOOKED AT THE PRETTY FLOWERS AND SNIFFED THE …
Never heard of Massanutten Western Slope? Not to be confused with the bike park, the Massanutten Western Slope trail system is located just outside Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Bike Coalition maintains top notch mountain bike trails there that are open to the public. Seriously, if you think O’Hill, Ragged, or Preddy are awesome, the Blue Ridge School will blow …
Oh HELLOO FRIENDS!! Who wants to get jiggy in the mountains and go show em our love?? Maybe specifically by speed-walking up hills and running down em and slurping periodic apple sauce as we move??? Imma be harking to Shenandoah this Saturday for a very cheellll mountain run, so here ye all runners / movement enthusiasts! This is a trip …
Word is Siggy might make an appearance and I might cook steaks so get stoked Come join us for a 1.5 day exploration of Carvin’s Cove plus grilling+camping: Carvin’s Cove is a big trail network near Roanoke, filled with challenging climbs and thrilling descents, from rocky, rooty, technical stretches to built-up flow trails. We could write more but all you …
Does the cold, rainy weather have you feeling sad? Come join us on a cold, sunny day of riding – cardio is a great way to warm up! The plan is to ride two very fun loops of steep climbs and flowing (we’re still in Virginia, so expect some rocks and roots) descents in West Augusta, ~30 minutes past Staunton. …
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Remarkably pleasant conditions for Virginia in mid-January! That means that I want to be outside, not in a classroom. I want to take advantage of the lovely cool weather, and this hike is a great way to do that. It is made up of a COMBO of the White Oak Canyon Trail and Cedar Run Trail, …
Let’s start the semester off right by going underground into a cave that we’ve never explored before! Hamilton cave is a maze cave in West Virginia that’s known for its complex network of narrow passageways, including a tight squeeze called the Air Blower leading to the back portion of the cave. These types of caves are my favorite, so I’m …
The Living Earth School is hosting a recruitment/interest day for ODC members! What is the Living Earth School??? LES is an amazing Cville organization that provides outdoor educational programs to local kids during the school year and over the summer. Have any interest in outdoor education? This trip is FOR YOU! Going to LES camps as a kid was absolutely …
As the semester comes to an end, we thought it would be nice to do some mindful reflection! The (very loose) plan is: We’ll meet at echols at 9 and head over to ragged. Once there, we’ll disperse so each person can find their own special spot wherever they desire. After 25 minutes or so, we’ll meet up again and …
MOAB, UTAH 2023 We’ve got an extra special gift for all of you this last day of class: without a doubt the most legendary adventure of the year. ALL ABOARD THE GNAR TRAIN May we all blossom from this fake wintry East Coast of ours and emerge as sun children in the soft red sands of the Utah desert. There …
If you’ve ever looked at one of Phillip’s 30mi+ backcountry rides and thought “well that looks super sick but probably a bit too much for me”, this trip is for you. I’m planning on taking a group of intermediate-advanced riders to Sherando lake, one of my all-time favorite backcountry MTB areas, and it’s only 40 min away. I’m hoping to …
Hello lovely people! I’ve been doing too much paper writing and not enough outdoorsing. Alas, my papers must still get written, but who’s stopping us from writing or studying outside? No one! Join me for some studying and exploration of the gardens behind the Pavilions near the Lawn! We will meander pomodoro-style, choosing a new garden to study in every …
So many of you cavers want to become caving leaders that we’re doing a dedicated training trip! For those of you who want to lead caving trips of your own, this is a great opportunity to prepare. You’ll learn the safety and conservation guidelines that need to be told when leading beginners, practice flagging, learn how to understand and navigate …
4 years ago in my first semester at UVA, I endeavored week after week to understand the intricate and complex trail segments that make up the full Rivanna Trail. I posted frustrated cries for help on Strava that spoke about the lack of any map to assist in piecing together the 21 mile circular urban trail network that is the …
Do YOU want to escape from an ever-growing sense that finals suck, it’s getting cold, and soon the outside is gonna become not-so-cozy?! Well, hopefully not, because it’s ski season soon(The most wonderful time of the year). Nonetheless, I want to take advantage of the lovely cool weather while I still can, and this hike is a great way to …
Hi all, With everything that’s happened, Chelsea and I thought we could all use some love and reflection. The (very loose) plan is to meet at the steps of old cab and migrate to a garden (or maybe find an indoor space if it’s really cold) to journal, meditate, talk, make friendship bracelets, make tea, and/or really whatever we want. …
Super cool new nature films + hot chocolate @ shrack backyard this Thursday 7pm need I say more? …here’s a little bit more: The Living Earth School is sponsoring the Wild and Scenic Film Festival this year in Charlottesville. The theme this year is Representation Matters and there is a showing Wednesday night at the Violet Crown (tix are $25). …
If you’ve ever looked at one of Phillip’s 30mi+ backcountry rides and thought “well that looks super sick but probably a bit too much for me”, this trip is for you. I’m planning on taking a group of intermediate-advanced riders to Sherando lake, one of my all-time favorite backcountry MTB areas, and it’s only 40 min away. I’m hoping to …
Frolic around grounds with Annabelle and I as we try to make the most of the remaining bits of the nice fall weather. We shall be seeking out the trees that call to us, attempting to identify them, and climbing them (respectfully). Perhaps some tree yoga as well… 10:30 – meet in front of Clark Hall Noon – part ways …
Ya like letters? Us too! Join us on the Lawn this coming Monday for a nice early afternoon of letter writing, chatting, and relaxing in between classes. Write a letter to your friend! Your grandma! A snail? A tree? The possibilities are endless. What we’ll have: – A cheery vibe – A small speaker if the group desires – Notebook …
Hi Everyone, When was the last time you sat still by yourself in the forest and just focused on whats going on around you? Even if you spend a lot of time in the outdoors, you’re probably leaving many small details unnoticed as you bike, paddle, or dash through the world. If this fact torments you as it torments me, …
Howdy Note: this trip is specifically for people who have voted early or by mail. Please prioritize voting over our leafy rocky suffery MTB trip. Sherando Lake is a GWNF gem only 45 minutes away. It’s the first place I ever went for a backcountry MTB ride and has some awesome trails. Phillip (the handsome man pictured above) picked out …
New Trout is one of three large caves in the Trout cave area. It is know for many interesting features that should make it very fun to explore. Geologically speaking, the cave contains many interesting fossils from the Rancholabrean period, some of which are apparently visible on the walls. The cave contains several simple long passages and big rooms, but …
***DRIVERS NEEDED*** Shuttle – (verb): to drive to the top of a trail and shred only the downhill*, as opposed to climbing up yourself. Also known as: a roadie’s worst nightmare. *The beauty of a shuttle in the GWNF is that you can still climb those few thousand feet your quads and calves were longing for but ride multiple descents. …
I genuinely think I am technically inept because I always change something on the details and the adventure disappears into the abyss of the unknown interweb… Apologies for those who already signed up but here it is take 2! Been a while but Wednesday meditation and mindfulness is back at Ragged! It is a necessity to wear bright colours to …
***Please read this trip description in full before joining the waitlist, and answer the questions in a detailed manner. Order waitlist is joined will not impact chances of getting on*** Since I joined the ODC, I’ve always wanted to take a group of sendy shredders back to my home turf, and perhaps the most underrated natural area on the East …
Do YOU want to escape from an ever-growing sense that midterms suck, it’s getting cold, and soon the outside is gonna become not-so-cozy?! Well, hopefully not, because it’s ski season soon(The most wonderful time of the year). Nonetheless, I want to take advantage of the lovely fall weather while I still can, and this hike is a great way to …
Time to bust out the good ole trad racks and get some gear placement practice in. We will be heading up to Romeo’s Ladder in Great Falls, setting up some top ropes, and practicing pro placement while climbing some nice, gentle 5.5 to 5.8 grades. This trip is intended for those who are either: 1. Competent sport climbers looking to …
So you’ve been thinking of getting into trad climbing, but the thought of not having juicy, bomber bolts to rely on scares the sh*t out of you? Good! lol jk jk. Instead of fearing the unknown, come learn the textbook basics of trad protection. In this virtual workshop, we will take a look at: – stopper placement – cam placement …
Maybe you’re an environmental science major, maybe you wear Chacos or Bedrock sandals, maybe you have a Nalgene with a bunch of cool stickers from sick, dope, gnarly places you’ve been and outdoors brands you love, perhaps all three but it still doesn’t feel like enough. Your friends are a little tired of hearing about your road trip, backpacking trip, …
The season of the SUP may be coming to a close… Let’s celebrate the fall with a festive picnic on this peninsula type thing in the middle of Ragged. The idea is to paddle out to a nice spot on land with food in tow, walk to the picnic spot, and FEAST! We (Ella and Cam) will provide some food …
Do YOU want to escape from an ever-growing sense that midterms suck, it’s getting cold, and soon the outside is gonna become not-so-cozy?! Well, hopefully not, because it’s ski season soon(The most wonderful time of the year). Nonetheless, I want to take advantage of the lovely fall weather while I still can, and this hike is a great way to …
Hi everyone! If you are looking for a great way to start your friday/weekend come join Hannah and I for a yoga on the lawn. You don’t need to have a large amount of yoga experience, just eagerness to learn and hang! Neither Hannah nor I are certified yogis but we would love to share whatever limited knowledge we have …
Oye! (spanish for “Hey!” because who says “hello” aka “Hola” bc that’s weird) The extremely cultured benevolent dictator of this glorious club informed me of an obscure facebook event from 2018 where some people biked to each location of Guadalara restaraunt in Charlottesville and got a NON ALC0HOLIC item of their choice. I’m thinking we do appetizer, NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS, …
Goooooood moooorrrrniiiinnngggggg!!! if you wanna start off nrge with a BANG then join Chelsea and I for some early morning journaling/mindfulness meditation on Saturday!! We want everyone to be able to go on their respective trips for the day so we’re gonna try to time it before most things start! The timing is also flexible 🙂 PLAN: 7 (ish?) meet …
The New River Gorge Extravaganza is a storied annual pilgrimage to our nations newest national park. While I missed it last year (first year flu took me out), I went to the Gauley fest and can attest the New is a super cool place. The Tea Creek/Slaty Fork area look like they’ve got super cool, classic West Virginia mountain biking: …
Howdy folks Last time we were in the NRG for Gauley fest I led this sunrise run. As the adventure picture shows, we didn’t get much of a sunrise so I wanna run it back. This was a super chill 2.5 mile out and back with what I imagine is an awesome view when not socked in. This is a …
Fuck Cars. I’m doing a trip with no cars for a number of reasons: 1. NO ONE HAS TO DD 2. CLIMATE CHANGE?!?! 3. WE CAN SLEEP OTW 4. TRAINS DON’T HAVE TSA 5. WE CAN WATCH THE HILLS ROLL BY 6. CAN’T GET PULLED OVER FOR RECKLESS TRAIN RIDING 7. CARS DON’T HAVE A COOL WHISTLE 8. Cars can’t …
Calling all lovers of knobby tires: Charlie’s back! Come join us for a 1.5 day exploration of Carvin’s Cove plus grilling+camping: Carvin’s Cove is a big trail network near Roanoke, filled with challenging climbs and thrilling descents, from rocky, rooty, technical stretches to built-up flow trails. We could write more but all you really need to know is that there’s …
Hello friends! In case you didn’t know, the new moon is the best time to stargaze because you don’t have that pesky moonlight overpowering the gentle beauty of the stars. Which is why we are going to celebrate the new moon by doing some stargazing at blackrock. Blackrock is a very chill 15-20 min hike with a big pile of …
What better way to end the week than picking up various sized rocks in various different ways, especially in the beautiful ohill woods around sunset. If you didnt see last week’s trip, heres a rundown, The sport/art/tradition of stone lifting is essentially lifting a rock as high as you can and sometimes carrying it as far as you can. Its …
Apparently its a big couple weeks for hawks. I feel like I need a little more wildlife viewing in my life and luckily rockfish gap on top of Afton mountain is a prime spot to see some predatory birds this time of year. Recent daily bird count: https://www.hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?PHPSESSID=e4f126e8b4f6606133dcbe6e6cbc0249&rsite=491&go=Go+to+site There’s a wide variety of other potential birds to be seen from …
Do you not have class until 11:00 am or later on Fridays? Do you enjoying waking up hours before the butt crack of dawn to climb a friggin steep hill super fast with a headlamp on? Do you like towels that have been repeatedly used for years on end without having been washed in between said uses??? Well, if you …
***DRIVERS NEEDED*** Buried in the heart of GWNF, and by buried I mean it’s like 45 min away, lies one of my favorite trail networks. Surrounding Sherando Lake are 20-30 miles of pristine singletrack that will challenge your riding abilities with steep climbs, tight turns, Virginia rocks, and exhilarating downhills. The plan is to ride up Mill Creek trail, with …
Heyyyy yall!!!!!!!!!!! Pull up to the Lawn near the Rotunda Monday to do some funky arts and crafts with me! There will be blankets sat on, there will be friendships forged, there will be masterpieces made. Tragically I do not have enough art supplies for everyone, but I will be bringing some communal pens and colored pencils to share (and …
THIS IS AN ADVANCED CAVING TRIP. YOU MUST HAVE BEEN ON AT LEAST 2 OTHER CAVING TRIPS, WITH AT LEAST ONE BEING WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. Marshall’s Cave is an exciting cave that we have never been to before. We are hoping to be able to add it to our list of intermediate caves, but we need a team of …
LISTEN UP FOLKS! It’s that time of year again. Time to make the winding journey down country (Albermarle county) roads to the place where dreams come true, where the sun shines forever, and where the Virginia red clay squelches abundantly. CREEK – A – THON definition: the most creeked, creeking creek-a-licious, creektastic, creek hangout, cookout, shredout, and headout of the …