WOWZA yeah this weekend is supposed to be 70 degrees again… consider me confused by the Charlottesville weather but consider me preETTTY excited to go biking and anyways since it seems summer will be coming?! returning/?! idk something for the weekend it feels like pretty ideal weather for a long ride up in the mountains. The route we have planned …
Announcements
PISGAH mega trip (MAIN CARPOOL!!)
pisgah peoples, **PLEASE REFER TO THE PISGAH CLUB EMAIL (sent 3/25) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** Another club megatrip?? PISGAH!!! This is NOT an actual PISGAH adventure. This is the CARPOOL for PISGAH. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT …
Tent Repair!!!!! Come repair ur gear!!! (Workshop)
Is your tent in need of repair? Were you recently on a megatrip where your Club tent seemed less than storm-ready? Come learn how to repair, clean, and maintain tents! We will be working to repair club tents that were damaged while on Moab (or are just in need of a little TLC). This is a great opportunity to give …
Beginner Backpacking: 3 Ridges and 50 Dice
Hello friends! We are assembling a group of high rollers to conquer not one, not two, but three whole ridges! And we want YOU there! Three Ridges is a cool backpacking circuit that has nice views within an hour of Charlottesville. Those new to backpacking are more than welcome. Hiking experience is valuable as we will rack up some hiking …
Epic Pre-Easter Cranberry Wilderness Intermediate Backpacking (Few Survive)
Friday March 29 – Saturday March 30 Do you hate spring and all that is green (except exuberant moss carpets, ferns, and spruces)? Did you miss out on some good-old-fashioned winter backpacking this season? Well I’ve got news for you – your last chance to experience all this has not yet evaded you. Join Chris and I on our journey …
monday afternoon INT bike time!!!!
hey hey hey!!! it is supposed to be lovely weather tomorrow afternoon eve and max and I are planning on going on a ride around 5ish, potentially headed over to some of the new trails over in heyward (by Ragged) or sticking to o-hill, time and daylight dependent… This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over …
Petites Gap Beginner Backpacking, Post-fire Reflection, & SWIM
Hello nitty gritty dirty little freaks, For those who do not know, a wildfire hit Matts Creek, near Big Island, VA back in November. Around 11,000 acres were affected, and as you could imagine, the area has dramatically changed. But in what ways?? Join us on this backpacking adventure of re-entering the area with respect and curiosity to see how …
Roaring to go Backpacking (Roaring Plains, Intermediate)
So like I haven’t been on a backpacking trip since November which is just criminal so that paired with this semester flying by, I’m making things happen. I’m all about finding cool places to hike and backpack and I think I’ve found a good one; Roaring Plains which is actually just below Dolly Sods which if its even half as …
Sunday Sulphur Spring Hike
Hey Everyone, This looks like a good hike! Sulphur Spring Trail is a 5.6 mile out-and-back hike in the James River Face Wilderness Area in the national forest. Hike Details: – Alltrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/sulphur-spring-trail?u=i&sh=mugsp7 – Length: 5.6 miles (out and back) – Elevation gain: 1,040 ft WEATHER: It looks like temperatures will be 50-60 degrees when we are hiking, with …
WAKE UP – Humpback Sunrise Hike
Are you itching for an adventure but didn’t want to spend the entire weekend at SPRGE? Well, this hike is the perfect solution. I need an excuse to wake up early, and the sunrise is the best way I could think of. The hike is fairly short (about 1.5 miles), but steep elevation, so be prepared. The plan is to …
SPRGE way-back Sunday INT MTB
SPRGE might be for the river rats, but with Douthat State Park just minutes off I64, the drive back is for the bike bums. Douthat has great intermediate-friendly backcountry riding, with big climbs and fast descents. We are planning to ride about 20 miles 3500’, this loop or something similar: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/879616/douthat-state-park-imba-epic. This is part of the SPRGE megatrip. We will …
Friday SPRGE Intermediate Climbing
***THIS TRIP IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR SPRGE*** hi fellow sprge attendees. me and max want to climb friday in an attempt to MAXimize (pun intended) the sprge stoke. we have selected a wall neither of us have been to, and which has some p awesome stuff, by the name of “Orange Oswald Wall” (https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105989769/orange-oswald-wall). We plan …
Tues INT MTB
Gunnar and I are planning on riding on Tuesday, and probably going over to Heyward/Song Mountain by ragged to ride some of the new trails. This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over the basics as we would on a beginner trip, but we won’t be doing anything crazy and definitely am happy to share tips. …
TRAD LOVE GAP
HEY so the weather is finally good enough to climb in VA. This will be a little introduction to trad climbing, we will go to Love Gap and I will teach you about the gear, people can follow my trad placements, (you will be on top rope taking OUT trad pieces, this is really good practice to see what good …
SPRGE Sat INT climbing
There’s lots of cool intermediate friendly climbing at the New. I’m interested in checking out Sandstonia at Bubba City or am open to checking out any other suggestions for areas. Here’s the link to MTB project: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105856043/sandstonia We plan to mostly climb in the 5.8-low 5.10 range. This trip is mostly intended for people with intermediate level of experience sport …
St Patty’s pre-darty ride – INT MTB
Nothing to make you feel healthy before a day of drinking like a little bike ride. This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over the basics as we would on a beginner trip, but we won’t be doing anything crazy and definitely am happy to share tips. This trip is targeted for people who have done …
SPRGE- more like splurge with a fun hike to Glade Creek Trail (SPRGE Saturday trip)!!
Hey ya’ll, Wasn’t able to go to NRGE last semester so I thought it would be fun to lead a trip this semester! This trip is a 9.1 mile hike(according to Alltrails) but an 11 mile hike according to other sources… but either way it is an intermediate day hike with moderate difficulty. It is an out and back trail …
GNARLY SPRGE SATURDAY RAFTING STOUTNESS ’24
Howdy fellow stout masters! John and I are super excited to announce the GNARLY SPRGE RAFTING EXPEDITION ’24! This will be a thrilling raft trip down the New River from Cunard to Fayette Station, a classic section packed with stout class III-IV rapids, beautiful scenery, and immaculate WVA vibes. You can read more about the section and get stoked here: …
Humpback (Sham)Rock Hike – St Patty’s Sunset!!!
Hellooo all yer lads and lassies! Join us this Saturday for a proper Irish hike!!! Humpback is a classic and THIS TIME you don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn! In addition to watching the sunset, we will be on the hunt for leprechauns. Anyone who finds one on the trail gets their ODC dues reimbursed (*yet …
Sunday Dark Hollow Hike
Hey everyone! With the lovely Spring weather coming in, I thought I’d plan a hike for this Sunday. This hike follows The Dark Hollow Trail and features a couple of stops along the Appalachian Trail as well, and features numerous waterfalls and a super peaceful walk alongside the river(Plus an abandoned mine, but it’s pretty hard to spot now). It’s …
Don’t be an Old Hag, come hike Old Rag
What’s up fine people. Come hike with us. Old Rag is an awesome hike full of rock scrambling and amazing views and what better way to start Spring than with an exciting trip to Shenandoah? The plan is as follows: 7AM: Meet at Student Activities Building Parking lot 8:30AM: Begin Hike ~11 arrive at top and have lunch and enjoy …
SUGAR HOLLAAA — extended foot-powered trail gallump!!
Helloooo grags n griggs of da outdoors beyond!!!! Idk about you but this wondrous sunshine has put some jiggle in Max’s and my step, and we excitedly announce THE RETURN OF THE RIDGE RUNNING (long-distance foot-powered locomotion through da mountains!!!! Aka one of the purest, sheer awesome expressions of humanity). Anywho, we’re gonna keep this trip relatively local and bop …
Almost Spring Sunset Journal + Draw on O’Hill
If you’re looking to kick off St. Patty’s weekend with a serene mindset, come join Ed and Charlotte for some nature journaling and drawing along Ohill trails. We plan to get a little crazy (but not too crazy) in some crazy creeks while pondering on the earth entities surrounding us. And if we’re lucky☘️🌈, the sunset should be mesmerizing! sched: …
RIVANNA TRAIL FULL PULL
Hey y’all!! It is that magical time of year where the birds are singing, peepers are chirping, and the trees and plants are budding. What better way to celebrate spring than spend a morning running the whole Rivanna trail?? This has been a bucket list item for me for a while and I’d love to share the experience with anyone …
SPRGE 2024 MAIN CARPOOL!
My dearest SPRGE rodentia, **PLEASE REFER TO THE SPRGE CLUB EMAIL (sent 2/27) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** THE FIRST ANNUAL SPRGE – New ODC Mega Trip! This is NOT an actual SPRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for SPRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives …
Make sure the bikes are ready for the desert – Ohill INT MTB
Can’t drive the bikes across the country without making sure they work first, right? This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over the basics as we would on a beginner trip, but we won’t be doing anything crazy and definitely am happy to share tips. This trip is targeted for people who have done at least …
Sunny Sunday Intermediate Climbing at Sunshine Wall
Hi guys. it is a new year, and i haven’t gone climbing outside yet. plus moab is darn soon, so we must warm up for that. AND, where better a place to warm up, than west virginia’s very own SUNSHINE WALL. Me shihe and ben are going to go here sunday, and would love some accompanyment, and all who meet …
Springing on a Climbing Rope at the Red for Spring Break
Hey gamers! We’re going to the red, AGAIN. This time will be even better, I swear. We’re planning to climb routes mostly 5.11a and up, but if that sounds a little crazy, come talk to me and we can discuss. I’m hoping this trip will be pretty experienced folks, so priority to people who’ve climbed outside before. We plan to …
Not So Lowkey Lowmoor- CAVING INTERMEDIATE
Hey lovely people! So I am utterly obsessed with Lowmoor and would like to go back this weekend! But, I want to explore some new, more tricky areas therefore I will be doing the first ever intermediate trip to Lowmoor! This will also be my very first solo lead trip so I am going to be a little pickier about …
Weekend camp and ride – INT and ADV+ backcountry MTB in Stokesville
It’s been way too long since the last time Titov and I spent the whole day on bikes. If you have any interest in joining for this endeavor, we’d be stoked to have you. If you don’t want to ride 63mi – worry not! We thought it would be fun to get a bigger group to camp out together Friday …
Thurs INT MTB
This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over the basics as we would on a beginner trip, but we won’t be doing anything crazy and definitely am happy to share tips. This trip is targeted for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you’re on …
Advanced anchor building on the BRP
**If you’re interested in anchors but need more of a beginner-oriented workshop, feel free to reach out to me! If there’s interest I can happily do one/some in the future (: Hello hello This trip is meant for those with climbing/caving/canyoneering experience who are interested in workshopping more advanced anchor systems. Abby & I are happy to refresh the basic …
April 8th Total Solar Eclipse Trip!!
This April (8th), coming to skies in a state near you, watch the sun goddamn disappear in the middle of the day! Want to see every animal freak out and feel the temperature drop ten degrees while watching the Sun’s magnetic field blazes above you for three minutes? Then join us as drive up to — well, we’ll get to …
Chillin with Floyd Collins- Paxtons Cave INTERMEDIATE
Hey yall cool people! I miss my good old friend Floyd (a really cool giant stalagmite that is known as Floyd Collin’s ghost) so I want to head deep into Paxtons to stop by and hang out with him again. But I also want to try to make it to a room known as the Christmas room to see some …
POST SWAP Sulphur Spring (day hike!)
Are you ITCHING to get outside in this BEAUTIFUL FEBRUARY WEATHER?????? Come join us for a POST-PARTY shake out hike (soooooo chillllll and greeeattt views) at Sulphur Spring on Saturday February 17th! This is an 8.2 mile loop that AllTrails describes as moderate. Check out the loop HERE: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/petites-gap-sulphur-spring-and-appalachian-trail-loop. PLAN: 1030 meet at echols 12 arrive + HIKE 430/5 …
Wed early afternoon INT MTB
Shortish notice trip but since it’s no longer raining for 4 days straight, Ohill should be dry enough to ride by Wednesday so come bike with us. Especially if you’re going to have a lonely Valentine’s Day like me (I can’t speak for Max). This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over the basics as we …
Sunday Patterson Ridge Trail Hike!
Hello everyone! I was hoping to do a hike this Sunday, specifically Patterson Ridge Trail. It is relatively short, at about 6 miles, but has 1700 feet of elevation gain, meaning I would expect somewhat of a strenuous ascent(Moderate-Expert Difficulty imo). It’s somewhat of a drive, at about an hour. I have a NP park pass and a vehicle, so …
Plant Walk: Winter Tree Identification (WITH LOCAL EXPERT)
Come join Center For Urban Habitats’ Senior Field Technician and botany extraordinaire, Drew Chaney, for the latest Winter Plant Walk series event. This weekly event will explore natural history in the winter landscape. We will visit multiple types of forest and woodland ecosystems and learn how to identify the trees and shrubs that occur in them using bark, buds, twigs, …
RODEO..jk jk but we are going to Mustang boulder!!!!! (Intermediate Bouldering)
Come climb with me at Mustang Boulder this Saturday! This is probably one of the best boulders on the parkway! It has a short, 10-minute approach to a sick boulder with classic lines. Mustang itself has a range of climbs from V2-V10 and the nearby Incredibles Boulder 50ft downhill also has climbs from V3-V7. That means this is a great …
Sunday White Oak Canyon/Cedar Run Loop Day Hike!! (int hike)
Hello fellow earth gremlings
Super-duper accessible backcountry ride – Narrowback INT MTB
Have you been interested in trying out a backcountry MTB ride but not sure which one’s right for you? This is it! Narrowback has super friendly, flowy fun riding with forgiving climbs. We are planning to ride 11mi with 1300′ climbing, and take an easy pace. You’ll get two great descents and a great intro taste of the Stokesville area …
Last Minute Mine Exploration! (Caving @ Lowmoor)
This Saturday we will be going to Lowmoor mine/cave! Lowmoor is super fascinating because it was an iron mine from 1875-1898, but now is abandoned. The front part of the cave is the mine, but it transitions to being natural cave passage in the back. We will get to explore both sections, featuring the enormous main rooms of the mined …
Spring Break Backpacking Extravaganza (Roan, TN to Damascus, VA) (intermediate/beg)
Are you looking for an awesome adventure over Spring Break? Maybe you didn’t get on Moab, maybe you’re looking for something cheaper and more local? Maybe you’ve been backpacking a time or two and want to expand your backpacking experience? OH BOY, do I have the trip for you. *Plz read the whole trip description (I know its long) before …
Guano Ecstasy? Nah I’m Good… Caving at Paxtons- INTERMEDIATE
Hey all you outdoor lovers! We are heading back to the amazing Paxtons cave and we are gonna go so speedy to try to make it to some cool sections. Some of the names of these really cool cave places include: Anthodite Galleries, Clambake Alley, Worm Garden, Guano Ecstasy, Guano Agony, and many more fun places to explore. But the …
Sat morning INT MTB
Sorta last minute post but was expecting tomorrow to be a rain out but the morning actually looks great. Come bike. This will be an intermediate trip, so we won’t be going over the basics as we would on a beginner trip, but we won’t be doing anything crazy and definitely am happy to share tips. This trip is targeted …
REAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION CONFERENCE (2/23)
no Friday classes? have a discussion that doesn’t count for a grade and you’re allowed to skip as long as you attend office hours? graduated already somehow (you lucky dog)? COME SPEND YOUR FRIDAY WITH ME and SOME OTHER OUTDOORSY FOLK at the Virginia Adventure Educator Conference (VAAEC for short) https://www.vaaec.org/who-is-attending.html this is a rare and wonderful chance to go …
Stalactites Galore: Caving at Marshall’s
*This is an intermediate trip, due to the difficulty of some of the climbs and the presence of some sketchier sections. We strongly suggest that you have been on at least one caving trip before.* Marshall’s cave is known for some gorgeous formations and neat features. I haven’t been very deep in at all, so I’m hoping to explore more! …
We’re back and it’s muddier than ever – Sherando INT or ADV MTB
Sujith has declared the time has finally come for him to brave the so-called “seven switchbacks from hell.” And I think I’m ready to brave another mud-fest, ideally not equipped with a borrowed pair of white Lulu shorts (sorry Sujith). So if your legs are ready for a great climb and your washing machine is ready for a great quantity …
Warm! (But maybe still snowy) INT MTB
There’s something about taking already leaf-covered singletrack and throwing in snow and ice; it’s quite the interesting slidey experience. So before the rain probably wipes out the rest of the snow later this week, join Sujith and I for some slidely ohill action. And it’ll be 50 degrees, basically no reason not to come. This will be an intermediate trip, …
Friday INT MTB
AHHHH winter break is over :/ AHHHH time to go bike again!!!!! 🙂 Lets go ride some Ohill trails this Friday!!! This trip is for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you are unsure about coming on this trip feel free to text me (my number can be …