On the ninth day of shredmas Bill Talley gave to me a climbing trip to peak, eight hikers hiking, seven climbers climbing, six peeps belaying, fiiiiiive campfire siiiings! four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ The Plan ~ 2:00PM gather at the shred shack 2:05PM drive 69 Miles to Peak 3:15ish …
On the eighth day of shredmas Theo O’Neill gave to me a reservoir subset picnic, seven climbers climbing, six peeps belaying, fiiiiiive campfire siiiings! four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ The Plan ~ (01/18) 4:45 Meet at Echols 5:00ish arrive at the res 5:03ish eat dinner 5:22 sun sets 5:35ish …
Spy Rock is a relatively easy(but a little steep) hike that’s about 3 miles round trip with 1200 ft of elevation gain, with a nice rock scramble and 360 degree views at the top. If everything goes as planned we should be back in time for a 10:00 class. What to Bring: Water Snack if you want Jacket depending on …
On the sixth day of shredmas Burke Haywood gave to me a farmer’s market bike ride, six peeps belaying, fiiiiiive campfire siiiings! four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ The Plan ~ 10:00am Meet at Echols 10:20ish get to the farmer’s market 10:21 support loval businesses and buy local produce 11:00 …
On the sixth day of shredmas Austin Sullivan gave to me a south lawn kickback, fiiiiiive campfire siiiings! four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. This trip is a potluck of chill outdoor activities, if you will. I bring a slackline, you bring your frisbees and hammocks and lawn chairs, and kick …
On the fifth day of shredmas Zach Hicks gave to me a bearfence sunrise, four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree.. Bearfence is a pretty easy hike so it should be good for all levels but don’t trust me, trust the hiking project: https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7011923/bearfence-loop-trail ~ Plan ~ – 5:30 am: meet at …
On the fourth day of Shredmas Vincent Fimiani gave to me, humpday humpback, 3 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ Here’s the plan ~ – Meet at echols at 5:55 am – Leave Echols NO LATER THAN 6:00 am – Get to trailhead around 6:45 am – 30 to 40ish minute hike up depending …
On the second day of Shredmas John Cooney gave to me, a climbing workshop, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ Waitlist ~ Priority will be given to people who haven’t climbed before ~ Here’s the plan ~ 7:00-7:15: you show up, fill out the waiver, and watch the Slaughter Orientation Video 7:15: We meet up …
“Psychic Corpus Dissonance” is the conflicted feelings of pleasure and worry one receives on an unusually warm winter day. For you non-Virginians, this balmy weather is not a normal winter for us. Regardless, we are going to cherish it by getting in a quick watery sunset at Ragged Mountain. Ima bring up some paddleboards and our trusty canoe to do …
On the second day of Shredmas Burke Haywood gave to me, a Blackrock Sunset and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ Plan ~ – 3:40: meet at Echols -be there or be an equilateral, equiangular paralellogram -3:45: drive to trailhead (1 hr ish) -4:30: lazy stroll up this short hike -5:16: watch our favorite mass of incandescent gas descend …
*Drivers needed: will be reimbursed + 50% tip* My new years resolution is to do it outside more. Join me in getting this decade started right with a leisurely Sunday stroll. The plan: Leave Cville @9am. Arrive ~10am at white oak canyon. Hike for up to 5 hours for the whole loop. Return to cville by 5pm. Here’s the hiking …
On the first day of Shredmas Austin Sullivan gave to me, a trip to Richmond to rock climb at Peak. ~ Plan ~ 10:00am Leave from Echols dorm 11:15am Arrive at peak and start climbing 4:20pm Head back to Charlottesville 5:45ish Arrive back in CVille ~ Gear ~ – Belay device (available at the gear room) – Climbing Shoes (available …
Salutations fellow Outdoorspeople, Are you ready for the best weekend of the year? One full of shredding with the gnarliest people you know? Winter weekend extravaganza is here! ***Please read everything I send for this trip. MEGA trips are a massive amount of work which can be greatly reduced by you all.*** THE PLAN (Summary): Snowshoe arguably is the best …
Hi frans– Night hike to Calf Mountain, beginner friendly! And if it’s clearer we might see some stars, and go to some overlooks around Skyline Dr! We will plan to leave Echols at 6:30 PM, will probably be back before 11 PM. Wear layers, you might want a hat and gloves maybe!!! And if you have flashlights or headlamps, bring …
This trip didn’t happen a month ago when it was supposed to, so … Sunrise @ Blackrock! 5:00 am! It’ll be cold! Layers! Replace bad return to classroom and the inside world vibes with good sun and earth vibes! Reunite with the blue ridge mountains! The sun shall bless us with its presence at 7:30 ish so if we leave …
Howdy fellow dirt bags! If you’re anything like me you’re looking for an excuse to avoid studying. PLEASE join me on this weird and also ugly walk around the research park basically. It’s barely even a trail but ya girl just wants to move her aching bones and not have to wallow alone. Also, I keep sleeping in because I …
Okay folks, here’s the deal: I’m having a labral repair surgery, so after December 20th I will be unable to walk for about 2 months and will be confined to a meager existence of crutches and slow movement. So for the next couple of days I would like to live it up, hike it up, and SHRED UP MY HIP. …
Do you hate pollution? Do you feel a yearning to prevent trash from reaching the nation’s largest estuary? Join us at the Meadow Creek Watershed Cleanup on December 12 to help keep the Chesapeake Bay trash-free. Take a break from studying for exams and churning out those final papers! This is a great opportunity to volunteer with The Nature Conservancy …
heyooo Let’s do some climbing. Peak is an indoor climbing gym in richmond with lots of top rope, sport, and bouldering that is great for all levels of climbers. The plan: Leave from echols at 5 and drive an hour to peak. Climb for a few hours until our arms really hurt and then drive back to good ole cville. …
Hi friends, What better way to procrastinate studying for or even thinking about exams than with a good ol hike with great views? We’ll be hiking Spy Rock tomorrow, Saturday, it’s a little less than 6 miles total with a great summit. It is moderately strenuous with 1260 ft of elevation gain. It should be sunny but it will be …
Helllooo lets climb! Peak is an indoor climbing gym about an hour away with plenty of top rope, sport, and bouldering routes to keep busy for a while. We’ll depart at 6 from Echols on Friday, drive, climb probably until they close at 10 and we can’t feel our arms, and drive back. What you need: 10$ for entry Climbing …
Ever wonder what goes into making and maintaining our beautiful Virginia hiking trails? Come to Preddy Creek this Saturday and find out! (Plus don’t forget free food.) We’ll leave from Echols at 0830, participate in the trail building from 0900 to 1200, and be back on Grounds by 1245 or so. As per policy, the club provides food for service …
Helllooo lets climb! Soooo apparently I made my peak trip 3 days long, and I’m going to say that’s why no one signed up 🙁 Peak is an indoor climbing gym about an hour away with plenty of top rope, sport, and bouldering routes to keep busy for a while. We’ll depart at 6 from Echols on Friday, drive, climb …
On Thursday, December 12th I will submit my final (fingers crossed) assignment as an undergraduate, thus summiting the scholastic mountain which has so far consumed the majority of my life. Join me in celebrating at PEAK, YO! The Plan: Head out from Shred Shack, 116 Washington Ave, around 5:00PM (flexible departure time) Drive an hourish to PEAK, YO! Climb for …
Sadly, over the past few seasons the once-glorious OHill JUMP LINE has been worn away by the forces of nature. Towering, monolithic booters have dwindled to little nubs. The plan is simple: we shall rebuild, but bigggggger than ever before (slightly) We’ll meet up at the shred shack at 2:00PM, head up to OHill with our tools (provided), rake, dig …
Helllloooo lets climb! Peak is an indoor climbing gym about an hour away with plenty of top rope, sport, and bouldering routes to keep busy for a while. We’ll depart at 6 from Echols on Friday, drive, climb probably until they close at 10 and we can’t feel our arms, and drive back. What you need: 10$ for entry Climbing …
well folks it’s the end of an era; this friday marks the last day of classes for the fall semester 2019. for me, it’s truly the end of the era… come friday morning at sunrise, i will have gone to my final day of classes as a UVA undergraduate student. i’m emo to say the least and i can’t think …
Monday 3:00 – 7:00 (For the emails) It’s been too long since I’ve been on a hike, and I’m also in need of a sunset. So why not finish the time before turkey time with a nice sunset when the weather should be clear. Blackrock summit is a beautiful area with a great view. It’s also super basic at only …
Hello fellow lovers of the outdoors! There’s a good chance of a meteor storm tomorrow night (that’s right, a storm, not just a shower, with the potential for hundreds of meteors per hour) and I want to see it! In order to catch this rare phenomenon (the last time it occurred in these meteor showers was in 1995), we’ll head …
This didn’t work out too well last week because of car-related complications, but this hike is dOpe so I thought we’d give it another try. Priority will be given to the people on the hike last week, but there will still probably be spots left if enough drivers sign up!! I’ve been on this hike once before. I had fun. …
friday hikes have become an important part of my weekly routine, so here we are once again. last week, i was met with the harsh reality that fall foliage is rapidly declining and the park is looking more & more dead. so, for this week, i’m switching it up with a hike focused on water rather than a peak destination. …
I’ve been on this hike once before. I had fun. You will too. Let’s do it!! This hike is a chill 5.8 miles with an elevation gain of 1,490 feet. It’s a little longer of a distance than some of the really ease cheese hikes like Bearfence or Blackrock, but it’s not too strenuous and there aren’t very many stretches …
i’m desperately trying to fit in all the hiking i can before the winter weather gets the best of me and my adventure frequency rapidly decreases. friday is supposed to be in the 50’s, a very lovely fall temperature that i must take advantage of. if you haven’t gotten yourself out to SNP yet this fall, time is ticking on …
We’ll be meeting at 12:30PM at the Student Activities Parking Lot on Friday the 22nd. We’ll drop off most people at Riprap, then two people will drive up to Loft Mountain and leave one car there. By this point, it will be 3pm. We’ll hike 2.5 miles to Blackrock to watch/photograph the sunset, then set go set up camp at …
You’re tired; I’m tired. Let’s reset with one of the most beautiful hikes in Virginia! McAfee Knob is about an 8-mile hike with around 1700 feet of elevation gain, so it’s not too strenuous, but it’s enough to get your blood pumping. https://www.hikingupward.com/JNF/McAfeeKnob/ The Plan Meet at Echols at 830 Drive ~2 hours to the trailhead Hike up and take …
come chase the sun with me and my good pal mason before your body has adjusted to daylight savings. your alarm clock may read 3:30 but you’ll be full of life, feeling like it’s a late 4:30, and pumped to see the 360° views that spy rock has to offer! It’s 3.2 miles moderate hike with a tiny lil rock …
The devil went down to Echols He was lookin’ for a trip to attend He was in a bind Halloween a full week behind And he was certain he’d enjoy the SEND When he came upon these young shredheads Sloggin’ in with their sneakers and 2 liters of water And the devil jumped Up on a hickory stump And said, …
Palliate that post-Halloween hangover with wholesome trail work! Having previously involved yourself in all kinds of degenerate revelry (we don’t judge, only commiserate) this rise-and-shine service trip will be your opportunity to even the karmic scales. Gnar points will be given to those who trail-build in last night’s costume. As per usual, Bodos will be the Club’s treat (no trick, …
*Drivers needed* This trip is 25 minutes away so you won’t be reimbursed for gas. Enough microadventures may make life one big macroadventure! Join me for a quick bouldering trip to the newly discovered (for me at least) mint springs park. We will spend the afternoon bouldering, listening to tunes, exploring, slack lining, other shenanigans. The area is very beginner …
*need a driver who can fit kayaks/sups* This is very close the ground so you won’t be reimbursed gas. Don’t have time for a full day excursion? Come on a micro-adventure with me! We’ll head to darden towe park for a couple hours to swim, sup, and kayak. My main goal is to practice kayak rolling. If you want to …
heyo it’s time for another sunrise hike in what will hopefully become a weekly thing the plan? hike to blackrock and watch the sun expose herself to the world -meet @echols @5:30am -drive ~1hr to trail -hike -7:38am: sun rises, we bask -get back to uva around 9-9:30am ish -halloween shenanigans bring: -good shoes (blackrock is rocky! be prepared to …
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. Yes, I know that it’s not Christmas time, pretty babies. BUT IT IS HALLOWEEN TIME. So, let us celebrate in the most fitting way that I can imagine. Come little children, I’ll take thee away. That is… to check out the spooky abandoned Jeffersonian ruins of Barboursville IN THE DARK! And telling …
Hey there, dirtbags! There’s a Dragon in Catawba and it’s due for a dental cleaning. I tried leading this in September but then I got the first-year plague and couldn’t go so we’re trying again. Join me and my fearless co-leader Austin Sullivan in checking out this Dragon’s Tooth for a short overnight backpacking trip. This short, exciting, somewhat rock …
Howdy NRGE dudes, If anyone is looking for stuff to do Saturday afternoon come check out Glade Creek! It has several miles of secluded trails that follow a creek that feeds into the New River. About a mile up the trail is a sick rope swing over a waterfall. The plan is to leave from camp around noon, drive an …
Sunday morn long runs and brunch is quite possibly my favorite weekend activity in the world. I was willing to give this weekly ritual a break at NRGE for other various adventures but have failed to sign up for any Sunday trips, so here it is. I honestly have no real plan for this other than some running route recommendations …
heyo outdoors club it’s been quite some time but please take this trip as proof that i am alive and well. i went from leading a sunrise hike every week last fall to this being my first trip of the semester but hey it’s not too late to forgive and forget is it? anyway(s) I’ve been craving the outside world …
Hello fellow lovers of the outdoors and New River Gorge Enthusiasts! I’ve personally mapped out this route for our enjoyment at NRGE and made sure to pick some of the more interesting and nicer trails – the Kaymoor Trail (8) follows the gorge and passes by relics of the gorge’s mining history; the Kaymoor Miners Trail (9) also includes relics …
Partner with The Nature Conservancy AND the Rivanna Conservation Alliance to clean up Pollock’s Branch, one of the tributaries of our Rivanna River. As always, you get to munch on a ~free~ Bodo’s bagel to fuel your service endeavors: this is the Club’s way of saying thank you <3 Please Bring: – 1 or 2 L water – Closed-toed shoes …
The travelers did embark on a Friday before noon; they were Cranberry bound. Theirs was a destination that was entirely unique, a Glade among forests, a relic of older times. Oh, sphagnum, grant unto them thy mossy scent! The travelers four disembarked unto the sweet-cold air of mountain afternoon. Oh, peat, impress upon their feet thine softness! The travelers did …
It has been said many a time that making cookies “isn’t outdoorsy” and “doesn’t count as a trip.” No more! Join me in breaking barriers and making cookies (dough)** on humpback as we watch the sunrise. I will also bring Oreos for people who can’t have the cookies we make. When you join this trip, I will venmo request you …