**THIS TRIP IS A COMPLIMENTARY ONE TO JADE’S** YOU WILL NOT GET OFF THIS WAITLIST UNLESS I SEE YOU ARE ON THE OTHER WAITLIST (aka u just gotta be on both trips to actually attend) Hello my whitewater hooligans! I want to take some people down the Upper Gauley because it is literally THE best rafting you can do in …
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MEGA CREEKATHON: Biannual Creek of the Thons
LISTEN UP FOLKS! It’s that time of year again. Time to make the winding journey down country (Albermarle county) roads to the place where dreams come true, where the sun shines forever, and where the Virginia red clay squelches abundantly. CREEK – A – THON definition: the most creeked, creeking creek-a-licious, creektastic, creek hangout, cookout, shredout, and headout of the …
GAULEY FEST: but on rocks.
GAULEY FEST CLIMBING! **THIS TRIP IS A COMPLIMENTARY ONE TO JADE’S** YOU WILL NOT GET OFF THIS WAITLIST UNLESS I SEE YOU ARE ON THE OTHER WAITLIST (aka u just gotta be on both trips to actually attend) We are gonna go sport climbing whilst the paddlers do their paddling things, then we are all gonna bool. Sounds like a …
Underground Slot Canyon Maze: Paxton’s Cave
Paxton’s cave is one of the largest and most popular maze caves in Virginia. It has many miles of complex, tightly wound passageways that often feel like you’re walking through a giant slot canyon maze. We are super excited to go back and take more people this time. I have marked this cave as intermediate because there is one fairly …
SUFFERFEST (hiking the triple crown, 38ish miles, in one day)
Shalom my brothers and sisters, I’ve been thinking about doing the triple crown, so I mentioned this sentiment to the infamous “Max StClair” and he was like “hell yea bruther” but then we were forced to contemplate: do we spread this monster of a hike over two days or do we do the unthinkable and SEND IT IN ONE DAY? …
saturday morning rippin’ rappin’ & turk run/hike *moment*
what is upppppp friends. spend your fine saturday morning running/hiking/moving in the woods with me! i havent done rip rap or turk mountain before so why not attempt to squish em together into one! i know its early but getting up and doing the damn thing feels so good. heres the strava for the route! its ~16 miles with 4,000 …
BRS INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED MOUNTAIN BIKING
Never heard of BRS? The Blue Ridge School is located super close to Charlottesville and maintains top notch mountain bike trails that are open to the public. Seriously, if you think O’Hill, Ragged, or Preddy are awesome, the Blue Ridge School will blow your mind. I’ve been several times and each time was a blast. I plan to ride around …
Slackline over Rivanna river and rope swing
Hellos outdoors people We are gonna set a couple of slacklines across the river this Saturday at 9 am. It will be set at the place where Meadow creek meets the Rivanna river, right where the rope swing is at. We will meet at 9 am in the parking lot of Darden Towe park and then head to the spot, …
Cure for the waitlist blues: Tuesday Trip Leader Workshop!!!
Hey there ;)))))))))))))))))))))))) Are you sick of being on waitlists and not being on trips? Do you have cool ideas of ways to get outside with your friends? Are you generally competent at being a human being? Do you want your DUES REIMBURSED???? If the answer to these questions is yes, SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP! This will be a …
Tackling The Priest!
(No priests will be tackled in the tackling of The Priest.) Finally returning to one of my favorite trails! I hiked The Priest in January when it was covered in snow, and I’ve been itching to come back once it’s green and warm (and I don’t have to trudge through waist-high snowdrifts). If you like a challenge, this is for …
Tuesday morning trail runnin’
Tuesday morning trail runnin’ I feel like the title might say it all! We are going to go for a nice woodsy run Tuesday morning. I was thinking we could be slightly more creative and get a little more mileage than just running the 5.5 mile loop around the res, so this run is gonna start from the lovely Creekside …
Ragged Loop Hike or Run!! (beginner)
Hey y’all!! I wanted to get out to Ragged sometime soon, so this is a trip for that. **We need drivers. Drivers get priority off the waitlist (but do not get reimbursed for gas because it’s only a 10 min drive) Personally, I’m going to run the loop (which is approx. 6 miles), but if you’d like to hike it …
Reed-ity Creek-ity Intermedia-ty Sport Climbing
Hey guys! Back to school means back to lovely West Virginia cragging days. We are gonna go out to Reed’s Creek, WV early Saturday morning at 6:30 am (about 2 hrs away) and crag for awhile before coming back to cville that evening. We will probably head back around 4:30 or 5 pm. Reed’s Creek (https://www.mountainproject.com/area/109444384/reeds-creek) is a sport climbing …
Jimmy Jimmy Paddle Paddle Time Time | Intermediate Whitewater Paddlin’
Hello you swimmin sturgeons >-000:) The time has come to once again begin the rituals of fall paddling! We’re planning on paddling the upper and lower falls of the James with rapids ranging from class I-III. This trip is geared towards semi-confident class III paddlers and above who are looking to brush off some cobwebs and gear up for the …
Climbing? Over water??? WITHOUT GEAR!?!?
Ever want to try free soloing without the anxiety that comes with putting your life in imminent danger? May I present to you: Deep Water Soloing. Basically, the climbs are right next to 10+ feet deep water that will catch you when you’re done climbing or happen to fall on your way up. We’re lucky enough that we live only …
FDOC night swimmy
Welcome back to class odc friends!! Join me for some star gazing special time this Tuesday night at Ragged mountain reservoir. This is a fantastic opportunity to float around and contemplate the wonderful year ahead. We’ll drive to ragged, walk to the water (like ¼ of a mile from parking lot to water), hop in, swim a little, and then …
Sport Climbing Day Trip to Birdsboro Quarry!!
We are doing a sport climbing trip to Birdsboro Quarry! It’s located about an hour west of Philadelphia. IMPORTANT: THIS TRIP IS NOT INTENDED TO BE FOR BEGINNERS! YOU SHOULD AT THE VERY LEAST BE ABLE TO LEAD BELAY AND/OR CLEAN ROUTES. ALSO IMPORTANT: WE WILL NOT BE LEAVING FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE LIKE MOST OTHER TRIPS. THE PLAN IS TO LEAVE …
Rope swing and slackline over the Rivanna river part II
Hello outdoors people We are doing a slackline practice this Tuesday at Darden Towe Park at 5pm. We will be setting a waterline on the Rivanna river right next to the rope swing. So bring your swim suit and come do some slack line with us, there will also be a couple lines on ground for those who like to …
Slackline Practice and waterlines at Darden Towe Park
Hello outdoors people We are doing a slackline practice this Wednesday at Darden Towe Park at 5pm. We will be setting a waterline on the Rivanna river right next to the rope swing. So bring your swim suit and come do some slack line with us, there will also be a couple lines on ground for those who like to …
Old Rag Aficionado’s Hike – Beginners Welcome (Attempt #2)
Hello fellow Old Rag lovers! (If you were wondering, that picture is indeed the Old Rag trail in January) Did your professors assign final projects instead of final exams, and now you have way too much free time during finals week? Or if you do have finals, would you like to procrastinate with me? If you answered yes, then perhaps …
take a break from studying for gorgeous sunset viewz + picnic!!
Take a little break from studying to bop on up to Hawksbill Summit: a super quick 1.5-mile out and back trail that is relatively steep on the way up but should allow for a nice distraction from the stress of finals. I’m thinking we acquire some foods from Trader Joe’s, get to the summit a little before sunset, have a …
Mountain Biking Ragged
With spring in full swing, it’s time to get on some bikes and shred some trails. We will be doing a ~5 mile loop around the perimeter of the Reservoir at Ragged Mountain Natural Area. While the trail isn’t super technical, the reservoir is about 3.5 miles away, so it will be about 12 miles total of biking so make …
Gorge-ous Gorge-ous girls go climbing (rescheduled!!)
Hey there gorge-ous girls – come spend this Saturday touching some rocks with me and Shatatayququqa in the gorge-ous New River Gorge! Plus- get to spend the night in a cozy cabin right near the cliffs courtesy of Shay’s folks. Yayayay! The plan is to head out of Cville at 5 on Friday evening and drive the ~3 hours up …
Beach Week, But Without the Sand. Or Ocean. Or Sun Probably. Beginner/Intermediate Climbing at the Red River Gorge!!!
Touted as the best climbing east of the Mississippi, the Red River Gorge is well worth the drive! It has a truly enormous number of climbs, a wide range of grades, and has sport, trad, and aid routes. The sandstone at the Red makes for some *chef’s kiss* delectable climbing. On this extended weekend adventure, we will head over to …
Expanding Cave Knowledge: Marshall’s Cave (INTERMEDIATE)
Marshall’s cave is an awesome cave that neither Aidan nor I have been to before. We are working to expand our knowledge of caves to take more people to more places, thus why this trip is marked as intermediate. Please do not sign up unless you have been on AT LEAST 2 caving trips, preferably within the past 4 months. …
Trail Magic & Good Vibes!!!!
Hey y’all! “Trail magic” generally refers to unexpected acts of kindness/support towards hikers, but often it’s in the form of food. I always love to talk to & hang out w/ some thru-hikers & other hikers, so I figured a trail magic trip would be a good idea. We’re going to be along the Appalachian Trail, so there should be …
Expanding Caving Knowledge: Kee Cave (INTERMEDIATE)
Kee cave is an awesome cave that neither Aidan nor I have been to before. We are working to expand our knowledge of caves to take more people to more places, thus why this trip is marked as intermediate. Please do not sign up unless you have been on AT LEAST 2 caving trips, preferably within the past 4 months. …
Expanding Club Caving Knowledge: Hamilton Cave
This is an INTERMEDIATE CAVING TRIP. Please do not sign up unless you have been on at least 2 other caving trips, preferably within the past 4 months. Will you be done with finals? Sticking around in Charlottesville a bit longer? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come explore a cave with me. I have never been to …
Rivanna Wall (climb, swim, bask, vibe sesh) last minute micro-adventure
dirt babies, Carve out a little time this fine Friday afternoon to prioritize mental health, fresh air and becoming the world’s next Alex Honnold at Cville’s best kept secret – Rivanna Wall. Rivanna Wall is a teeny tiny outdoor sport climbing crag with just two routes. The crag is also along a stretch of the Rivanna River, so we can …
Cheeky Breeky Pre-420 Biannual CREEKATHON!!
Whats popping! You are formally invited to the illustrious shred-festival, the Dirtbag’s-reunion, the much-revered biannual CREEKATHON!! This is a time to wallow in comradery, to fester in fun, to devour all things grilled (vegan and non vegan snackies to be found). For those who have never been, Creekathon is a laid-back social cookout for all you forest-children at our nearby …
Wandering the wonders of the white blaze take two
I’m too lazy to do a new trip description, so I’m using as much as I can from the last one I led…For the past year, I’ve been working my way through the VA section of the AT. With a goal to finish by the end of May, I’m trying to maximize mileage on short weekends, which means utilizing a …
Oldie but goodie with a view – Old Rag Sunset
The weather is warming up and looking good this weekend so it’s a great time to hike one of the most beloved trails, Old Rag. And with a beautiful sunset, how can you go wrong! Whether you’re an Old Rag veteran or a first-timer, all are welcome to join us! Old rag is a ~9ish mile loop with ~2,400ft in …
Beginner/Intermediate MTB Downhill Skills Workshop
You wanna ride tougher trails but big hills scare you? This workshop is for you! We will be sessioning (riding repeatedly) a short downhill section near the Rivanna trail (it’s less than a mile away) while I coach everyone to build up their skills and confidence. If you have the willingness to learn and just a bit of bravery then …
OLD RAG SUNSET
Feeling excited the sun no longer sinks below the horizon at 5pm?? ME TOO!! To celebrate this newfound evening light Paulina and I are planning on bopping up old rag for a spectacular sunset hike this Monday. Whether you’re an old rag veteran or have never heard of this mysterious rock we want YOU to come join us! Old rag …
McAfee Knob day hike for my homies with no Friday classes
Hey y’all! Want to get outside and enjoy this beautiful spring weather? ME TOO so I’m thinking we do a classic McAfee Knob hike this Friday! The out-and-back trail is about 8 miles total with 1700 ft of elevation gain, so doable but will definitely be a good workout. https://www.hikingupward.com/JNF/McAfeeKnob/ Deetz: Meet at corner of Echols at 8:30AM Drive ~2 …
Wandering along the wonders of the white blaze!
After meeting so many incredible young folks in Moab, I’ve decided to come out of trip leading retirement for an AT adventure. For the past year, I’ve been working my way through the VA section of the AT. With a goal to finish by the end of May, I’m trying to maximize mileage on short weekends, which means utilizing a …
Gorge-ous Gorge-ous Girls Go Climbing
Hey there gorge-ous girls – come spend this Saturday* touching some rocks with Eliza and I in the gorge-ous New River Gorge! Plus- get to spend the night in a cozy cabin right near the cliffs courtesy of my folks. The plan is to head out of Cville at 5 on Friday evening and drive the ~3 hours up to …
Old Rag Aficionados’ Hike (first-timers are also welcome)
Hello fellow Old Rag lovers! Since I’ve only ever hiked Old Rag in the blazing summer heat and in freezing conditions with ice hazards, I’m curious to see what it’s like in the spring. It used to be a 9 mile hike but they added a new section in the last few years to make it almost 10 (not sure …
redeeming myself as a good virginian- old rag daytrip!
hello fellow people of the great commonwealth or wannabes! I have lived here my entire life and have yet to somehow climb old rag. Join me and mitchel this saturday as we redeem ourselves. Old Rag is a classic hike that is 9.5 miles long and is considered fairly challenging. It has a steep grade and lots of rocky switchbacks …
Sunday trail run – Ragged main loop
Let the record show that this is the second attempt at this trip after Conor wasn’t feeling the wakeup the first time. Hopefully he’ll come around for the 2pm version. The plan is to drive to Ragged and run the main loop, which is around 7 miles. We’ll keep a pretty chill pace but running the whole time, the loop …
Climb a mile? On a mountain bike?!?
You read that right – the plan is to ride 50-some miles on our bikes and climb just over a mile vertically (~5500 ft). This won’t be an easy ride, but it promises high reward: great views, comraderie, and a serious sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. We’ll ride a loop I’ve done a few times before …
Blue ridge tunnel – Welcome to the BAT tunnel (no idea if there will be or not but?)
Lets go see the historic blue ridge tunnel! Its a fairly easy hike 4.5 miles out and back and we will be going on the east side which is easier than the west side! Meet at Echols @noon Leave Echols @12:10 Drive to Blue ridge tunnel ~ 28 minutes away from echols Arrive @12:40pm Hike 12:45pm- 3:45pm Arrive back to …
Wednesday morning run – Ragged main loop
I somehow have never been to Ragged so I’m stoked Conor offered to drive. Thanks dude The plan is to drive to Ragged and run the main loop, which is around 7 miles. We’ll keep a pretty chill pace but running the whole time, the loop is supposedly fairly hilly. Building in a good amount of extra time, we should …
Thursday Morning Trail Run 🌊
Hello all! I haven’t been getting outside much recently, so join me next Thursday on a trail run around Ragged! This is a 6 – 7 mile loop (the info booth at Ragged and Strava disagree on this point), so it is not for the faint of heart. I would like to run a decent pace, nothing too fast, but …
Reed’s Creek on Fleek, daf*q??? (Intermediate Outdoor Sport Climbing)
Sup dirtbags, For those that don’t understand the reference: Let’s get outside and on some rocks in West Virginia! Reed’s Creek is a really fun crag just a couple hours from cville with a variety of bolted climbing routes for sport climbers of all levels (grades 5.6-5.12). Come check it out with us for a day of epic climbs, crag …
Learn to bunny hop!
Hark! Hail! Heed! The trails are a freeze-thaw disaster right now but that doesn’t mean you can’t get better at biking! From the scrawls of the infamous Mason Riffee… This adventure is a skill-building, bunnyhop-learning clinic for intermediate mountain bikers. To join, you don’t need loads of experience – but at minimum, you should be comfortable riding a bicycle on …
Wintergreen tuesday
I only have one class Tuesdays so thought it would be a good day to go to wintergreen, I’ve got 4 extra seats in the car if anybody would like to go. I’m leaving sometime in the morning likely a bit after 8 but really can be whenever and returning early afternoon. I don’t mind picking people up cause I …
Saturday, More like PLASTICday (Indoor Climbing)
Sup lil sunshine babies! do you wanna go climb inside? Are you feeling sad because the ground is covered in wet, slimy snow? Phenomenal. Peak experiences was built for us. It’s also the closest indoor rope climbing that we have to Charlottesville. Peak also has generous offerings for those that prefer to boulder (climbing without a rope). We’ll show up …
RETURN OF THE GNAR TRAIN: THE GREAT MOAB MIGRATION 2022
MOAB, UTAH 2022 ALL ABOARD THE GNAR TRAIN May we all blossom from this snow and ice ridden East Coast of ours and emerge as sun children in the soft red sands of the Utah desert. There is but one ODC trip worthy of such transition and namesake, and it is our annual pilgrimage the arid paradise of MOAB, UTAH. …
haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate (devil’s marbleyard day hike)
Greetings from Djibouti 😛 Thought I’d kick off the semester right with a lil day hike action 😎⛰️ 😵. So the concept behind this trip is combining two things that I think are cool and fun: winter day hikes and instant mashed potatoes. The plan is to do this hike and somewhere along the way while we’re taking a break, …