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 …