Who: Your favorite officer Joseph Abbe What: hike (3.8mi) Where: Rose river trail When: Saturday at 10am Why: Because why not https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/rose-river-trail Rose river looks like a pretty chill little hike to get out in nature before you go home for thanksgiving, something that I have been lacking in the past few weeks It’ll probably cost zero if we get …
There is ANOTHER full moon this month (I guess that’s how the moon works huh) so how about ANOTHER hike up to Little Calf Mountain to see the moon in all her glory!! This will be a quick Thursday night trip after class and before the rest of the night, so there’s no reason not to come :))) Here’s the …
Howdy I was complaining about two sunsets on Humpback where we got stuck in the fog so I led a sunrise hike and it was a *Borat voice* great success! Trip picture is from that morning. Anyway now I’m hooked and am doing a part 2. For those who haven’t done Humpback, it’s wicked short (under a mile to the …
My fellow Shredi, We have been tasked with a mission to help CAMBC BUILD A NEW TRAIL!!!!! This is a new piece of Quarry park that will serve to entice Mountain Bikers, Trail Runners, and our fellow Hoos to GET OUTSIDE!!!! Couple o’ things: -We will be biking over to the work site. I will bring a bike lock and …
**DRIVER NEEDED Hi everyone I’m planning on taking myself and a few others on an ✨easy, breezy✨ trail run through ragged mountain nature area. I rarely run more than a few miles and I’m also not the speediest, so this is definitely going to be for people looking to get some exercise but also aren’t up for a ton of …
Howdy Unfortunately both times I’ve hiked Humpback we’ve been totally stuck in the fog. So I’m gonna lead Humpback hikes until I get a good one. For those who haven’t done Humpback, it’s wicked short (under a mile to the top) and has great views (or at least so I’ve heard). This hike will be pretty chill, but it is …
WELCOME FRIENDS!!! I’m desperately trying to get out and enjoy the fall foliage before it’s all gone, so I thought this slightly warmer weather called for a quick little sunrise humpback hike. For those who have yet to make their way up to Humpback, it is a pretty short (~1 mile) hike up to the top. It shouldn’t take us …
HELLOO TRAIL MONGERERSS!!! Sometimes, things don’t work out the way you want them to. Sometimes, you put your socks on then realize they’re better suited for your ears. And sometimes, you craft a beautiful trail but Jason from CAMBC tells you it’s too steep. BUT, NEVER FEAR!!!!! For we shall REUNITE this Monmorn at high 8 AM for another BEAUTIFUL …
Just got done with a rough week of tests and have decided not to put in the effort to write some fun intro. Sorry to disappoint. This is a very routine trip. We meet at the ohill clocktower at 8, run trails for whats probably 5 or 6 miles, and are back before 9. Optional ohill breakfast follows (and I …
Are you like me? Do you have gaping holes in the bottom of your backpack that your laptop threatens to fall through on a daily basis? Does your backpack’s water bottle holder regularly fail the task it was specifically designed for? Has this equipment failure come at the cost of one of your precious Nalgene water bottles? Or maybe you …
Hello all! Crabtree Falls?! Heck yeah. You all might have done Crabtree Falls before, but have you done it with some cool queers led by yours truly (Finn and Marian). No, but now you have a chance. This is a queer/trans affinity trip to Crab Tree Falls right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway to look at a Very Pretty …
Long week this week? Can’t make it to NRGE? Look forward to ending it with a beautiful sunset at Stony Man in SNP!! This will be a short (~1.5 miles total) summit hike so very beginner friendly. Hopefully we can get some great views of the fall foliage too 🙂 The plan: 3:45: Meet at Echols dorm and head out …
Helloooo, my fellow dirt-inspired creatures!!! The sun is out, the leaves are crinkling, and the TRAILS ARE CALLING!!! This will be a continuation of our trail birthing experience last week, except, as is often the case with the second child, our labor shall pass more smoothly: we gots the clinometers, flags, and BODOSSS locked n loaded so we gon JUMP …
Hey y’all! Need a break from schoolwork, want to hike around in the beautiful fall leaves with some awesome queer folks? That’s right, it’s another queer backpacking trip!!! This is gonna be an overnight backpacking trip, doin a little 10 mile loop on the AT and the Lovingston Spring Trail (we’ll prolly do 5 mi Friday night and 5 mi …
Want to get in another hike under these gorgeous fall leaves?? Want to see a beautiful cascading waterfall??? Want to get away on a Friday morning with 4 of your new best friends???? Yea, I thought so!! Come hike to Big Branch Falls with me!! This is a 4.5 mile roundtrip hike with opportunities to splash around in some gorgeous …
**DRIVER NEEDED Didn’t get off the waitlist for the other Endless Wall Trail adventures? Wanna go on a nice little walk with awesome views @ NRGE?? I’m gonna take myself and 4 others on a hike through Endless Wall Trail, one of the most popular trails in the new river gorge. It’ll be around a 2.4 mile walk which makes …
Hi everyone!! Can’t make it to NGRE but still want to get outside over the weekend? Then this is the trip for you! It’s time to take advantage of this beautiful fall weather and summit the Priest! This is an 8.6 mile out and back hike with a 3000 ft elevation gain so is probably considered more of an intermediate …
Sunrise + Trail Running? Mmm I think yes! I’m running a road race on the 7th but I still wanna see sunrise and hit the trails on Saturday so I’m doing this trip to be a pretty easy 2-mile shakeout to go see the sunrise at Diamond Point before a full day of sending. I’m not a particularly fast runner, …
Do you want to know how to belay? that’s a silly question, of course you do. Come sign up for this trip where I will teach you some climbing basics and you’ll get some hands on practice! You will learn: – the difference between an ATC and a grigri – how to tie in to a rope as a climber …
Have you been interested in climbing at Slaughter, but haven’t found the time or a group yet? Maybe gone once or twice, and really looking to go again? This trip is for you! This is a beginner-focused climbing trip on a Sunday evening (I am definitely a beginner myself) where we can get the “hang” of climbing together! Everyone is …
It’s almost Halloweeeeeen, which means it’s the perfect time for what? Pumpkin carving? Trick or Treating? No silly 😉 YOGA!!!! So here’s the plan Outdoors fam: We meet at Echols, walk to the Lawn, and then we do some yogurt. Should take about an hour, email me/put in your responses any yoga pose/style suggestions or concerns You should bring: -yoda …
Here ye, here ye, calling all earth-dwellers! Do you love sales? Can’t pass up a good deal? Well consider this, TWO hikes. That’s right, TWO, as in 1 + 1 = 2, for the price of one! (which is free, by the way). The first hike: take a leisurely drive through some good ‘ol West Virginia state routes, arriving at …
Hello, my fine granola loving outdoors folk. Have you ever wanted to scale magnificent sandstone cliffs? Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with your ability to hang from a door frame merely by the tips of your fingers? Do you feel a strong urge to leave behind the classroom to touch rocks? If you answered yes to any …
Hello everyone! I hope you will join me on what I believe to be one of the most beautiful and popular hikes at NRG! It passes through the forest, over a small creek, and extends zig zagging along the cliff edge offering amazing views of the gorge and bridge from 1000 feet up! We may even get a glimpse of …
Hello friends! This Sunday (10/24), from 5-6 pm we will be hosting a collaboration event with UJC (University Judicial Council) to celebrate our new partnership as clubs. We have Garden Room 1 reserved for this time, and will be providing hammocks, slacklines, frisbees, and other activities. It should be a nice event, so come out and enjoy the fall weather! …
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New River above the gorge is a ~7 mile stretch from Thurmond to Cunard, WV and has 5 class 2 rapids separated by a bit of calm water and ends with the famous class 3, “Surprise” rapid. This is a great place for beginners-intermediates to get an intro to big water, …
Hello earth-lovers, I, a fellow earth-lover, spend the time I am not outside loving the earth inside loving it – as a member of DivestUVA!! We are a coalition of students and CIOs asking UVA to fully divest our endowment from fossil fuels – which are the leading cause of the climate crisis. If you are worried about climate change …
Hey all you silly geese! This Friday I’m going to take a trip to the lovely sugar hollow, blue hole hike along with some ambassadors for Defend Our Future at UVA. Defend Our Future at UVA is a program out of the Environmental Defense Fund, and they work to advance climate policy in Congress by meeting with congressional leaders and …
***THIS HIKE WAS RESCHEDULED FROM 10/15 TO 10/22*** but it will be even better this time bc it is PEAK WEEEEKKKK BABY Hi fellow fall lovers <33 if you’re anything like me, pumpkin cream cold brews and the imminent arrival of fall foliage are the only things getting you through midterms season. What better way to celebrate the BEAUTIFUL Virginia …
Come howl at the full moon with us on the lovely Little Calf Mountain!! This is a great adventure to let out some stress towards the end of the week and get nice and cozy with mother nature at her finest. We will be doing a short hike up the mountain in the moonlight and since it will be dark …
What better way to spend a crisp November Saturday than meandering through the forest? We’re going to be hiking a loop around Hawksbill Mountain and Franklin Cliffs, which is a longer hike but with minimal elevation gain and gorgeous views. In other words, if you’ve been craving a long, chill walk in the woods, this is the adventure for you! …
Helloooo, my fellow trail wanderers!!! Our last trail building was such a huge success (did someone say move a bridge???) that we’re now looking forward onto DESIGNING!!! THE!! NEXT TRAIL!!!! (Contingent upon environmental costs) This trip will be a fun workshop with Jason from CAMBC to deliberate on the environmental and social implications of extending our trail down to Slaughter …
Hellooooo again everyone!!! If you can’t tell I am a picnic lover so I thought why not plan another picnic hike?? This time we’ll be heading to Cole Mountain which has a very lovely meadow 🙂 the loop is ~6 miles but not super strenuous so hikers of all abilities are welcome. You can check it out on all trails: …
With a 1230 football game, it’s unlikely I’ll make healthy decisions most of the day Saturday. And because life is all about balance, why not squeeze in a trail run to start to day? If that logic follows, keep reading. I was thinking we could do something like the loop off natural resources drive once or twice, or hit something …
Are you someone looking to full send at NRGE? Do you enjoy romps through the woods and killer views of bridges? Are you passionate about hiking in gorges? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the adventure for you. This hike is a really highly rated out-and-back trek through the woods of the NRG with great …
~ TLDR ~This trip organizes participation in the Blue Sky Fund Hike For Kids https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hikeforkids2021/ which takes place on October 23rd. The fee associated with the trip is the registration fee for the hike/fundraiser. ~ Description ~ Who: You! (And maybe your family?? Scroll down to learn more). All the routes on this trip are part of the James River …
Let’s go counting stars as we gaze into the infinite beyond. This is a lowkey time to get out into the darkness and just be. Schedule: 7:30 – Leave Echols 8:30 – Arrive at Big Meadows and Commence Stargazing 9:30 – Depart 10:30 – Back at Echols Gear to Bring: – Something to lay down on to optimize your stargazing …
Hello, my beautiful ODC!!! It is I, Victor, an obsolete officer from an era gone by (2019 grad) back in town to pass on ancient knowledge and reinvigorate myself with your youthful presence! Come explore the depths of the underground with me at Crossroads Cave! Crossroads is a maze cave with many different routes to explore. It’s great introduction to …
Hello, my beautiful ODC!!! It is I, Victor, an obsolete officer from an era gone by (2019 grad) back in town to pass on ancient knowledge and reinvigorate myself with your youthful presence! Calling all queers! A certain old person (me) never got to experience an explicitly inclusive love of the outdoors with fellow QTPOC, so please join me for …
Hello, my beautiful ODC!!! It is I, Victor, an obsolete officer from an era gone by (2019 grad) back in town to pass on ancient knowledge and reinvigorate myself with your youthful presence! Are you being “responsible” and using your reading days to actually study? Are you feeling left out of all the oudoorsy shenanigans and long weekend trips? Fear …
Hello, hello! Who doesn’t love a good sunrise? We can’t think of a better way to start a fun fall Friday then with a chill hike. Also neither of us have been on the O’hill trails in the morning, so this should be a very chill and easy trip. Bodos just makes it even better. Ideally, we’ll meet at 6:15 …
Hello, my beautiful ODC!!! It is I, Victor, an obsolete officer from an era gone by (2019 grad) back in town to pass on ancient knowledge and reinvigorate myself with your youthful presence! Come explore the depths of the underground with me at Crossroads Cave! Crossroads is a maze cave with many different routes to explore. It’s great introduction to …
Hello, my beautiful ODC!!! It is I, Victor, an obsolete officer from an era gone by (2019 grad) back in town to pass on ancient knowledge and reinvigorate myself with your youthful presence! Are you being “responsible” and using your reading days to actually study? Are you feeling left out of all the oudoorsy shenanigans and long weekend trips? Fear …
Hello, my beautiful ODC!!! It is I, Victor, an obsolete officer from an era gone by (2019 grad) back in town to pass on ancient knowledge and reinvigorate myself with your youthful presence! Sunday is supposed to be HOT, so let’s cool off by enjoying Cedar Run’s natural swimming holes and water slides! This is an average hike, about 3.4 …
Hi Chicititas, you and I knoooowwwww that a quick lil hike up Humpback is always necessary on a Monday afternoon when you’re stuck in Cville during Fall Break. This is definitely a beginner hike that only takes ~30 minutes (with some breaks) but still has some sick views from the top! DRIVERS NEEDED! -Drivers need to show up to Echols …
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Let’s Go Rafting!!! Have you ever been whitewater rafting before? Doesn’t that sound like a pretty good way to spend a Sunday? Luckily for us, UVA is only an hour(ish) away from Balcony Falls, 3 hours of dope class 2-3 whitewater on the upper James River. This stretch is super beginner friendly but still really fun for those with whitewater …
If you haven’t guessed from the title of this trip, I have been reading the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. Whether you believe that Helios pulls the sun across the sky with a Pegasus drawn chariot or that dumb stuff that Copernicus came up with, this trip is for you. This is a super chill sunrise trip to …
*This is a NRGE trip meaning once you are let off the waitlist here, you should sign up for the NRGE main carpool trip. When you sign up for this trip you are signing up for NRGE as a whole weekend/mega trip. * Climbing is awesome. Rocks are awesome. The NRGE is awesome. Rumors (from Shay) say that climbing at …
Hello! Would you like to volunteer for an amazing organization that helps kids in urban areas get a chance to connect with nature and do some hiking? Well, meet the Blue Sky Fund, based in Richmond. They have requested volunteers to help distribute water and snacks, answer questions, and general friendliness at their annual #TakeAHikeForKids fundraiser. We will be working …