**There are three sessions of this trip – make sure you know which one you’re on! You can join the waitlist for multiple sessions if you’re available for more than one time** Climbing is scary, but a lot less so if there’s a rope to catch you when you fall. Someone has to hold that rope on the other end. …
**There are three sessions of this trip – make sure you know which one you’re on! You can join the waitlist for multiple sessions if you’re available for more than one time** Climbing is scary, but a lot less so if there’s a rope to catch you when you fall. Someone has to hold that rope on the other end. …
**There are three sessions of this trip – make sure you know which one you’re on! You can join the waitlist for multiple sessions if you’re available for more than one time** Climbing is scary, but a lot less so if there’s a rope to catch you when you fall. Someone has to hold that rope on the other end. …
Hello outdoorsy people! Are you getting wrecked by this week of midterms? Is that adventurous voice in your head telling you to escape Charlottesville and take refuge in the great outdoors? Well then this is the hike for you! Join me at Turk Mountain to recover from midterm season and take in those beautiful fall leaves this Sunday. This short, …
Come check out the 69th annual New River Cave Extravaganza! For this trip we will be camping overnight in the New River Cave. This cave has a good mix of open caverns, little crawls, and fun climbs. It’s about a mile long and has some really beautiful open spaces. We may possibly even see a waterfall depending on rain and …
Hello fellow lovers of the outdoors! Here’s what I’m thinking of as a perfect way to spend this Friday night: hike to Bear Church Rock from Skyline Dr, watch the sunset from there over the beautiful fall leaves, make dinner and stargaze for a while, then head back. There are some stream crossings, but I don’t think they’ll be too …
Way out there, 93 million miles away, lies a lonely little fella who just wants some friends. I can’t bear the thought of letting the little guy down so we are going to be there bright and early to wake him up and we are going to be there in the evening to tuck him in and say goodnight. This …
Fellow Slack-aronies, The trip description says it all: we’re gonna setup some slacklines and learn the ropes (ha!). Don’t be intimidated; slacklining is surprisingly easy to pick up — all you need is patience, relaxation, and concentration. You don’t really need anything at all for this trip. Just show up 🙂
It’s officially cozy szn and you guys all know what that means – pumpkin spice everything. My hot take: pumpkin spice is overrated (controversial, I know). Snickerdoodle is clearly the superior fall flavor!! And what better way to enjoy the cinnamony goodness of snickerdoodle than while watching a killer sunset?? If you’re like me and love a nice hike as …
Hello all! Join me this fine Thursday evening for one of the first truly chilly sunsets (google weather says it’ll be about 40 degrees) of the season atop Hawksbill to catch the fall colors before they fade away. We will warm our bodies and souls with hot cocoa and the descending sun and then bop down the mountain and get …
This is for Sunday! And after climbing we will return to cville. Otherwise it’s the exact same description as my other nrge trip. We may or may not go to the same crag. This is a NRGE trip meaning once you are let off the waitlist here, you should sign up for the NRGE main carpool trip. This trip is …
This is for Saturday! I’m lazy and will copy this exact description for my Sunday trip. Make sure you know which one you’re on. This is a NRGE trip meaning once you are let off the waitlist here, you should sign up for the NRGE main carpool trip. This trip is beginner friendly! We can teach you the basics of …
*****EDIT**** Since I will be doing the caving trip for Friday night, I will not be leaving with the main carpool, but I will end up at Ray’s campground hopefully at, or at least around 9:00AM Saturday morning. And we can then leave from the campground as soon as I get there. As such, I have changed the time to …
We’re gonna try this again. Why? Because this is Outdoors Club and we get outside B. I’ve heard so much about Mt Rogers and have never been. Yikes. I could use the classic “I’m a fourth year” or “I’m not getting any younger” copout, but I really just wanna see a WILD PONY. Also, it’s October. The weather is gorgeous. …
Fellow Travelers, Need a breathe of fresh air? Join me on a hike to White Rock Falls a little less than an hour away from UVA! The hike is an easy five miles, and I have set aside plenty of time for us to take in our surroundings in this beautiful, prepubescent fall season. What you need: Water, snacks, and …
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Hey all, come get your toes wet and your eyes seared by a fiery sunset at Ragged Mountain Reservoir. A mere 10 minutes from Grounds, the Rez feels a world away. Ima bring some paddleboards and a canoe. The paddling is super easy, all skill levels welcome. Y’all bring water, layers (it’s gonna be crisp), and any hammocks, instruments, blankets …
Hello fellow forest-geeks, I’m looking for some cool cucumbers to explore Ramsey’s Draft, this weekend, in celebration Autumn’s (unhurried) arrival. If you like a roof of stars and the whisper of katydids, this hike is for you. Beginners are welcome. The plan: 1. Saturday: leave from Echols in the morning, hit the trail. Hike to our campsite and ~swim in …
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[This is *not* an overnight course — it runs two days and ends at 6:30 or 7pm each day.] 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 (for the dates of this adventure) off the …
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New River above the gorge is a ~9 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, …
All my NRGE bbies, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (SENT OUT 10/4/19) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, por favor. ♣ You …
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If you’ve ever wanted to see the stars with a truly unparalleled view of the sky, look no further! Caves are one of the only naturally occurring places with absolutely zero light pollution. The view of the sky from deep underground is unlike anything you’ll see above ground. With a bit of luck, we should expect to see as many …
Hey young people! It’s time to get hip to oatmeal. Despite being 20 years old and having all my teeth, I have decided that oatmeal is definitively the best breakfast choice so this will be a BYOO (Bring Your Own Oats) trip. We will be hiking to Blackrock Summit, which is a ~1 mile beginner hike to a lovely pile …
Yo! Let’s ring in fall break 2k19 a little early with some spider-monkey action. If you haven’t heard of Peak, it’s an indoor climbing gym in Richmond with a lil somethin for everybody. Bouldering, top-rope, and sport climbing abound. Check it out: https://www.peakexperiences.com/ You need not have any climbing experience to join this trip! All skill levels welcome. That said, …
Yo! Let’s ring in fall break 2k19 a little early with some spider-monkey action. If you haven’t heard of Peak, it’s an indoor climbing gym in Richmond with a lil somethin for everybody. Bouldering, top-rope, and sport climbing abound. Check it out: https://www.peakexperiences.com/ You need not have any climbing experience to join this trip! All skill levels welcome. That said, …
i’m a big believer in making a celebration out of anything & everything, so join me in celebrating my 50th adventure with this lovely club. i feel it’s only right that this celebration occurs at my favorite time of day and on a trail that so cleverly goes with my name (all credit to mr. mason goodman), so i’m making …
Hah, what? Yep, you heard me. I can make up new words whenever I want to. Translation : Creekathon has a sick disc golf course, so obviously we have to play. And once we warm up our throwing arms & lose some discs in the lake, we’ll top it off with a sweet game of Ultimate Frisbee (if the field …
You wanna climb too? Cool, same. Good talk. The Deetz: -Leaving from the ODC House (116 Washington Ave – by Scott Stadium) at 4:00 -Drive 1 hr 15ish to Peak -*You know what goes here* (climb – duh) -Drive back in time for some Thursday night tomfoolery **Priority will be given to peeps who already know how to belay and …
i’m sure your schedule looks like mine & you have exams, papers, and projects due the very day “fall break” ends, but let’s take the reading out of reading days and hike around some mountains instead. if you’re looking for a smokin’ hot trip, look no further than kev & i’s lil backpacking adventure to the smokies! fast facts: – …
What could be better than hanging out(side) with hordes of outdoorsy friends while listening to good music and eating good food? Why, kayaking beforehand of course! THE PLAN: Meet at Echols Dorm at 10am then pile into vehicles and head to the park (I will have all the boats and gear on and in my truck). We’ll spend ~3 hours …
Late-September, fall colors peeking out, perfectttt temps to be outside, crisp fall air, having a lovely picnic dinner complete with warm nalgene water, and singing John Denver while watching the vibrant sun dip slowly behind the West Virginia mountains at the “coolest view in the Shenandoah Valley”????? If you imagine this to be your ideal friday night after a long …
**This trip is part of creekathon! Please sign up for the main carpool trip as well** You guys know the drill: this is a BEGINNER mtb trip, so no prior experience necessary. We’ll leave from the creekathon pavilion and ride around for an hour or so, then return for the cookout. You’ll pick up some sweet tips on how this …
as a fourth year student i’ve made the commitment to myself that i can’t spend a full day of the weekend dedicated to school work. this sunday i have no fun festivities planned, which leaves too much time for the textbooks, so i’m calling on you outdoors folks to join me in taking a break & watching the sun set …
In the beginning, there was nothing — but then a group of ODC guys and gals showed up, built a spicy new trail, and saw that it was pretty rad. If you’ve never done any trail building before, fret not! This is a low-stakes opportunity to do good service at one of our local parks. There is ~ absolutely no …
Howdy fellow outdoors-people! If you’re anything like me you have five exams coming up and need a easy breezy break. If you ARE as much of a sLaCkEr as me come join us to have a ~chill time~ in the garden of our choosing (probably Garden VII). We’re going to set up my slackline and some hammocks and eat some …
No experience necessary: Peak Experiences Climbing Gym is a perfect place for beginners to get a safe, comfortable introduction to rock climbing as well as a training ground for those more experienced. We’ll head out from Echols at 5:30, drive an hour or so to Peak, climb for 3ish hours, and aim to be home around 11:30. We might stop …
What’s poppin Come join me in the great adventure that is Cedar Run and Whiteoak Canyon. This trail has some pretty great waterfalls, swimming holes and one waterfall you can – wait for it – slide down. The hike is about 9 miles long with ~2500 ft elevation gain, we’ll be going at a moderate to fastish pace since we …
This is a super beginner climbing trip in which you will learn fundamental skills needed to climb safely. After this trip you should be able to pass the belay test at Peak (the climbing gym in richmond). I am going to focus on teaching rather than climbing. The wall we are going to has two routes and both are very …
I know there’s already a Hightop hike going out on Sunday but sadly I have Sunday commitments and still wanna bop up this lovely mountain and enjoy the beautiful weather that’s heading our way this weekend. So, if you’re in the same boat, you’re in luck! There are two options for this trail, the 5.6 mile version and the ~3 …
Now I know what must be going through your head… what is a Moroccan mint sunrise??? Well, the plan is to make some Moroccan mint tea on the summit. Lucky for y’all I spent this last spring break in Morocco learning the arts of tea making from some locals and acquiring a fancy Moroccan tea pot and tea. I want …
Hey party people! Did you have a long night out on Saturday? Are you looking to find peace with nature after all of the sinning you did this weekend? Us too! Crabtree Falls is a relatively easy 3 mile out and back hike about an hour away from UVA! There’s a LOVELY little waterfall that you follow allllll the way …
Folks, I’m gonna be honest with you guys (not that I normally lie in my trip descriptions), I crave a sunset more than I crave water in a desert and I know I’m not the only one. So here’s the deal, I’ll handle the logistics and you guys can just come along for the ride with me to see that …
Yo! ~calling all night-owls, hooligans, and adventurers alike~ I’ve been hoping to get up to Old Rag sometime before it cools off too much, just to make sure all of the stars are still there. Conditions for Sunday look favorable, so we gotta get after it while the gettin is good. The destination? Well if you somehow missed that, Old …
Anybody else gettin kinda sick of wakin up at the ass-crack of dawn to go watch the sunrise for 60 seconds just to be tired for the rest of the day? Anybody else lookin to shake up their newfound semester routine a little bit? Well, here’s what I’m thinkin. I’m thinkin that a nice alternative to wakin up way too …
Walnut Creek has it all; flowy mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, hiking, and of course a lake for some relaxing floatin’. We will be bringing the armada of paddleboards to the event so y’all can get your SUP on. No need to sign up for this trip specifically. Just be sure to sign up for the main Creekathon trip!! You can …
Do you crave the pastel glow of a sunset reflected over water? Are you a water baby feeling lost in landlocked Charlottesville? Do you want to experience one of the best hidden nature gems this town has to offer? If you answered yes to any of these questions than this trip is right for you. Though Ragged Mountain Reservoir is …
Do you have a sweet tooth and a lust for adventure? Want to escape from the UVA bubble? Are you in denial that summer is over? Sign up for my hike to sugar hollow! This lovely 3.0 mile out and back hike is almost too good to be true, complete with stream crossings, swimming holes and an adorable little waterfall. …
Rise and shine folks, Prime your alarms for the old standby — that ODC bread and butter — the alpine alimentation: we’re hiking HUMPDAY HUMPBACK. For you newcomers in the club, know that the hallowed humpback summit is to hiking like a Bodo’s bagel is to breakfast: a true Cville-style classic. The simple plan: 1. We’ll leave from Echols dorm …
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 recreation you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: information …
Soooo It’s time that I lose my trip leading virginity and High Top seems relatively easy to let’s! do! it! We’re dealing with a 5.6 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,480 feet. You’ll be fine. I swear. I’ve never actually done this hike before, but I’ve heard from many that it’s not too challenging and the views are …