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 …
it’s too early in the semester for you all to need to lock yourself inside all day and spend sunday studying, so come take on sharp top with me! its a 2.6 mile out & back hike. it’s rated as difficult, but anyone can handle it, it just packs a little punch with the steepness, but only takes about an …
*Drivers needed – will be reimbursed for gas* *Bring your park pass if you have one – there may be a day use fee if we don’t have enough passes* I tried to do this hike two weeks ago but didn’t get enough people. So let’s try again now that you all are back! White Oak Canyon is one of …
The student returned wearily to school. For many, this was a new year, a new start, but despite societal premonitions of renewal, the student was more and more tired of his studies. Books were becoming boring; he felt his mind wandering — wandering, it seemed, to a snendy-er place. A place with trails. Yes, a place with old trees, gnarly …
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 …
Yuh, let’s climb. The Deetz: -Leaving from the ODC House (116 Washington Ave – by Scott Stadium) at 5:00 -Drive 1 hr 15ish to Peak -*You know what goes here* (climb, climb, climb, climb, climb – duh) -Drive back, maybe grab some grub, and ptfo hard/Thursday night shenanigans **Priority will be given to peeps who already know how to belay …
For this of you not afraid of heights consider the double whammy weekend: we’ll be driving down to Roanoke to do the 4.2 mile 1,500 gain hike to McAfee Knob. We figure after that 2 hour drive we should do more hiking while we’re out there, so we’re also going to hike either Dragon’s Tooth (4.1 miles, 1227 gain) or …
Take 1 on catching the moonrise from Humpback was a major success on all fronts, so let’s send it again! The rationale: why wake up way too early for the sunrise and be zonked in classes for the rest of the day when you could instead, head out in the evening to catch the MOONrise, maybe wish on a few …
Helloooooo fellow trail runners. Ever looking for a running buddy? Whelp I am because I kinda despise listening to music while I run (I know, I’m a monster) but I also get super bored running alone. I want to show you all the wonders of the Rivanna Trail system, which (unbeknownst to some) is super easily accessible from grounds even …
Helloooooo fellow trail runners. Ever looking for a running buddy? Whelp I am because I kinda despise listening to music while I run (I know, I’m a monster) but I also get super bored running alone. I want to show you all the wonders of the Rivanna Trail system, which (unbeknownst to some) is super easily accessible from grounds even …
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 …
Channel your inner Zac Efron and become a Wildcat during this overnight, 9.5 mile backpacking trip. We’ll do a circuit on the Riprap and Wildcat Ridge trails, see some great views and cascades, and overall have a gosh-darn good time. This trip is open to beginners but some backpacking experience might be helpful. For more info about the route check …
*I won’t be able to make a final call on trail conditions until the week of (fingers crossed!) “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are …
Helloooooo fellow trail runners. Ever looking for a running buddy? Whelp I am because I kinda despise listening to music while I run (I know, I’m a monster) but I also get super bored running alone. I want to show you all the wonders of the Rivanna Trail system, which (unbeknownst to some) is super easily accessible from grounds even …
hi! a last minute hike for this weekend! this is not an easy hike, its a little over 9 mi with 1,030 ft elevation gain, but it’s supposed to be super pretty with great views and BRIDGES! fun! my iten is as follows: 8:00 am wake up get stuff ready and drive to trailhead 8:35 am get to trailhead and …
i’m a sad odc member, who for the fourth year in a row, can’t go to NRGE, so i’m attempting to help alleviate my FOMO my still doing a solid hike. the leaves are changing now, the autumn season is coming in hot and I refuse to miss it. it will be peak fall foliage, therefore we must admire it …
Lets start off the wonderful weekend of NRGE-adventuring with an intense mountain bike ride on our way to the campsite! Douthat State Park has some of the finest single track in VA and is one of my favorite places to ride. There are plenty of tough, technical climbs up to fantastic views, followed by ridge-line roller coasters and endless down …
ALRIIIGHT fellow outdoorspeople!!! This hike is a) the NUMBER 3 MOST POPULAR HIKE (according to all trails) in the New River Gorge and b) apparently STEEP (hence leg day aspect) and BEAUTIFUL. Let’s spruce up our Saturday lunchtime with a LARGE dose of exercise/nature/beauty endorphins!! General Info About this Trip: – The Kaymoor Miners Trail is a short 1.6-mile out-and-back …
What do you get when you combine backpacking and biking? Naturally: BIKEPACKING! Don’t know what that looks like? Check out Bikepacking 101 at the end of the description. Over the course of two days, we’ll attempt to tackle the 52-mile Slate Springs Loop in George Washington National Forest. This route follows primarily dirt roads and relatively smooth doubletrack around and …
Hi dirtbags, I decided I didn’t want to wait a whole two weeks for nrge. So I’m making a climbing trip for this Saturday! This one is going to be a little more advanced so that I can focus more on climbing rather than teaching. If you already know how to top rope belay and can climb 5.8 on top …
Helloooooo fellow trail runners. Ever looking for a running buddy? Whelp I am because I kinda despise listening to music while I run (I know, I’m a monster) but I also get super bored running alone. I want to show you all the wonders of the Rivanna Trail system, which (unbeknownst to some) is super easily accessible from grounds even …
Oh Hello! I wasn’t expecting you, after using such a pathetic trip title. Well, since you’re here, lemme invite you along on this fall-colored feat to Robertson Mountain! This summit is the extremely well-renowned, commonly overlooked, and 5 foot taller neighbor of the Shenandoah gem – Old Rag. Robertson Mountain boasts the same spectacular views you get from Old Rag, …
Helloooooo fellow trail runners. Ever looking for a running buddy? Whelp I am because I kinda despise listening to music while I run (I know, I’m a monster) but I also get super bored running alone. I want to show you all the wonders of the Rivanna Trail system, which (unbeknownst to some) is super easily accessible from grounds even …
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, …
We have days off from school and that means that it’s time to get outside!! (Who needs to do work anyways?) Unfortunately, I can’t leave for the whole weekend, but an overnight backpacking trip is just what the doctor ordered. We’ll be doing the Three Ridges Hike. It’s a total of 14.4 miles and is supposed to be beautiful. Look …
Hello everyone, As the title suggests, I love Backpacking. I have a continuous footpath on the Appalachian Trail from I-66 to about 6 miles north of Harper’s Ferry, and I want to keep that distance growing. When I joined Outdoors club, I was a little disappointed at the number of Backpacking trips available, so I decided to plan my own …
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: – …
I don’t have a lot of free time thanks to the A-School, but I can manage a day away to go climbing. I haven’t been to wintergreen in a while so this is also exploratory for myself to figure out how many people it can handle, so the trip is limited to 4 for now but I will have another …
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 …
Hey there! This Friday night, I’ll be camping at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, which is about 2hrs 45mins from Charlottesville. We will be leaving at 2:00 pm on Friday from Lambeth apartments and returning at some point on Saturday night – whenever we get tired of hiking/swimming/chillaxing on the beach there. The cost of the trip is …
kick off the weekend with a lil friday fun in the great outdoors! i’ve never done this hike before, but i stumbled upon it on all trails and the reviews say it’s a hidden gem of shenandoah. the hike begins with a pleasant stroll along streams, rivers and falls before the true ascent begins. it’s a 2,210 ft elevation gain …
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 …
Are you ready to get schooled? Or at the very least enjoy the outdoors? This time around we’re heading out to the trials and The Blue Ridge School for Boys, which are open to the public. These trails are not too difficult but you will want some comfort on a bike and some general fitness. (more info here https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8015690/blue-ridge-school ) …
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 11pm. We might stop …
This trip is perfect to get to go on your first ride at O hill, our backyard handmade trails. These trails can get gnarly so some experience is required (but you also don’t need to be a pro). We will be riding about 6 miles. The club can provide bikes and helmets if needed. Text me at 804-389-3754 if you …
So you’re super stoked to get outside, and you can’t wait to just SEND IT BRAH…..but… there’s a waitlist………oof………..sad day. The BEST way to get around waitlists and start adventuring whenever you want is to LEAD YOUR OWN TRIPS!!! Trip leaders are the backbone of this Club (no lie), and leading your own trips allows you to truly choose your …
Love mountain biking but hate that whole “uphill” thing? This is the trip for you! We’ll be going to the lift-served bike park at Bryce Resort, which has a good number of trails of varying skill levels, from green to double black. While you don’t necessarily need to be comfortable riding jumps and drops, these trails can be fast/steep, so …
Come hike to a ginormous boulder field where each of us will choose our own path hopping up, around, inside, between, under and through boulders to the top with a pretty great view along the way. Then the adventure ain’t done yet, time to bushwhack carry on past the boulder field off-trail to meet up with a different trail, taking …
Yo! This is easily one of my favorite hikes in Virginia, so I’m looking to do it while the weather is nice and before classes pick up too much speed. Where are we off to? Elliot Knob. Sitting at just shy of 4,500ft, Elliot Knob is one of the highest peaks in Virginia and provides beautiful views of the surrounding …
Narrowback Mountain is the perfect introduction to mountain biking on an actual mountain (no shade at O hill of course). However, this trip will be somewhat strenuous with 13 miles and some extended uphill sections so it’s not suitable for beginners. But if your ready to get a fun challenge then this is great. Details of our planned route can …
This trip is perfect to get to go on your first ride at O hill. These trails aren’t the easiest so some experience is required (but you also don’t need to be a pro). We will be riding about 6 miles. The club can provide bikes and helmets if needed. Plan: 8:30am- meet up and fit bikes and helmets 8:45am- …
If you’ve ever been caving before and want to go again, come explore Breathing Cave – Virginia’s third largest caving system! This cave has a good variety of features and fun technical challenges – everything from low crawls to tight squeezes to mud chutes to rock climbs. With almost seven miles of passages, we’ll be spending approximately six to eight …