Happy Sunday,
Parents have come, parents now gone
Now it’s time to have our fun
Let’s gather round and pick what to wear,
for Halloweekend’s about to be in the air
On Friday night, we’ll meet as one,
With climbing club to share the fun
I’m counting down the days, can hardly wait,
For Halloweekend to be so flucking great
-Charlotte “too much homework but I must figure out my costumes” Maxwell
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WAKE UP EVERYONE. HALLOWEEN PARTY THIS FRIDAY (11/01) WITH CLIMBING CLUB!
- But behold, this is different than most ODC parties- we will start at the climbing house (109 shamrock rd) at 9pm. Then at about 10:30, we will all head to the shrack (116 Washington ave). Who doesn’t love a little jaunt in their Halloween costume?
- What’s in store: Drinks, music, and the friends we make along the way<3
- perhaps I’ll even make a shout out for whoever is best dressed… show me your most creative costume
PATAGONIA MERCH IS BACK. OUUUU YEAH BABY!!
- Fully read and fill out this form to place your order (needs to be in by Monday 11/4)
- Look out for t-shirt merch later this week!
- I’M SO EXCITED.
Want to submit to the SCRAWL??
- Those of you who were at the trees and sprouts bonfire the other night now know what the scrawl is😏, along with everyone who had the pleasure of reading last year’s version- The scrawl is our very own, beloved newsletter which we will be continuing to publish and will be available around the end of the school year!
- Get hype because we’re now taking submissions for this years version, which you can start submitting to through this link!
- You can refer back to this announcement for more information on what to submit and this link to view last years version.
ODC FALL PHOTO CONTEST IS STILL GOING
- Upload all of your amazing pics from ODC adventures HERE for a chance at GLORY and also to be featured in THE SCRAWL!!!
- I’ve still only seen a few submissions. So, DO IT. DO IT. DO IT. I want to see all the beauty you’ve captured. It makes me so happy. And remember- you can submit as many times as you’d like:)
New Officer Application is Live!
- Want to be a part of the well-oiled machine that makes ODC go ‘round??? Do you have ideas of how ODC could improve? Are you feeling inspired to take a greater role of leadership in the club? If so, you should apply at this link to be an officer!!
- Refer back to this announcement for more information.
OLDER (BUT STILL FAIRLY NEW AND VERY IMPORTANT) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Consider a Wilderness First Responder Course for J-term – THERE’S STILL TIME!!
- If you have a wee inkling of interest in taking a Wilderness First Responder course over J-term (an amazing opportunity and can be super affordable compared to other WFA’s) FILL OUT THIS FORM (not binding)(but do it ASAP pls) develop wilderness medicine skills! respond to injuries, illnesses, and accidents in the wild! improvise solutions in crisis! YEEHAW
Gear Requests
- If you’d like to see any new items in the gear room, FILL OUT THIS FORM!
- “it’s like christmas”- john
Do you have any general comments, concerns, or recommendations about Outdoors Club?
- If so, feel free to leave feedback here. This form is anonymous and only viewable by the DEI Chair.
BRING BACK YOUR GEAR!
- Did you borrow something for the Spring or Summer and forget to bring it back? Well, here’s your opportunity to return your club gear to a gear room this week or email the officers (outdoors-officers@virginia.edu) to schedule a return time. Before we hunt you down…
Are YOU in the GroupMe?
- Join it here!
Checkout these ODC member Discounts!
- We now have a 40% off code to use on as many purchases as you want from Nature Buff! Use code UVA40 on your next purchase.
- We have an epic one-use per person promo code with Bedrock Sandals for 20% off online purchases. Use the code “UVAOUTDOOR” and twin with so many ODC members!
- We have a 40% off code for all of HIMALI, a super cool mountain-wear brand! Check them out and use the code UVASendIt40.
- Also, anyone who is a member of this lovely club can get 10% off at High Tor Gear Exchange & Endeavor Cycles here in Charlottesville!
GEAR RESOURCES AND POLICY
Finalized Gear Room Schedule for the Semester:
Monday @ 12:30 pm — John Woodward (804-944-1929)
Tuesday @ 7:00 pm — Parker Sims (540-840-8024)
Wednesday @ 3:30 pm — Max Titov (703-862-7391)
Thursday @ 9:30 am — Max St. Clair (617-780-1129)
Friday @ 10:30 am — Anusha (571- 455-0721)
If none of these times work for you, please email the officers at outdoors-officers@virginia.edu at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a separate time to be let into the gear room. Please only do this if you really can’t make the gear room times, not just because you don’t feel like it or didn’t plan ahead.
You can stop by the gear room to check out or return gear and be reimbursed at any of the times listed above! Officers remain at the gear room only for as long as people are checking in/out gear (usually about 20-25 minutes). You may also purchase ODC t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, patches, stickers, and more at the gear room!
MISC. GEAR INFO:
- Before returning gear, refer to the GEAR CLEANING DOC!
- If you return damaged, dirty, or incomplete gear, you will jeopardize your ability to check out gear in the future. It is your responsibility to return your gear in the condition you received it.
- Please refer to our reimbursement policy here.
- You can check our gear inventory here.
- Want to check out water sports gear or a mountain bike?
- Please email the officers at outdoors-officers@virginia.edu. They are stored at separate locations. We ask that you give at least 24 hours notice.
- Gear is due one week from when it is checked out unless renewed by an officer at a gear room. Keeping gear past its due date is a UVA Honor Offense. Club trips have priority access to gear.
Directions to the Gear Room:
- Start at Echols Dorm → go right on McCormick → turn right on Alderman Rd → take a left on Leake Drive → walk to the end of the road (there are several buildings and parking on either side) → pass a picnic table on the right → keep going! → walk straight to the first big maintenance building directly ahead → walk behind the building on the left side (if it feels like you maybe shouldn’t be there, you’re in the right place) → walk up the stairs → End: knock on the door!
- Map to Gear Room
TRIP RESOURCES AND REMINDERS
Leading Trips:
To become a trip leader, thoroughly read the Trip Leader Manual (resources page of the website) and send the officers an email (outdoors-officers@virginia.edu) letting them know you have done so. They will then activate you on the website! Alternatively, come to a Trip Leader Workshop, led by the officers several times each semester and posted on the website. Keep a lookout for these in outlook- there will be many to come!
As a reminder, climbing, caving, mountain biking, and whitewater trips have special rules to lead! To learn more about types of trips and to become an approved trip leader for the sports listed above, feel free to contact the club’s Sport Advisors.
- Climbing:
- Cam Burke – twz5mz@virginia.edu
- Ella Mortimer – rzq9wc@virginia.edu
- Caving
- Allie Shelhammer – kvb8gz@virginia.edu
- Lillie Ehrmentraut – ubc2ga@virginia.edu
- Biking
- Max Titov – uhg2nv@virginia.edu
- Susannah Allen – bay6nh@virginia.edu
- Hiking/Backpacking
- Carson Hopwood – mxz2fc@virginia.edu
- Ed Aten- eba4ksx@virginia.edu
- Water Sports
- John Woodward – uce3pa@virginia.edu
- Will Lankford – xsc9gq@virginia.edu
If you have questions about how to lead trips, refer to the Leading Trips pages under Resources on the club website.
Want to lead a trip for an under-represented group in the outdoors? Lead an Affinity Trip! See the link for details and guidelines.
Absences:
- Please be aware that if you are joined on a trip, and you do not show up, or you drop out at the last minute, you are depriving another member of a spot on that trip.
- No-shows and last-minute absences not only hurt trip attendance, but they also make logistics more complicated.
- If a member is reported for two absences, trip leaders are permitted to take this into account when moving people off wait lists.
Sexual Harassment and Equity Reporting:
- Outdoors at UVA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. If you feel you or another have experienced misconduct at the hands of another club member, please report it here. This is including but not limited to misconduct regarding sexuality (including sexual harassment), gender, race, ethnicity, ability, etc.
- Outdoors at UVA’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct policy can be found here. Our club Code of Conduct can be found here.
ADVENTURE(s) OF THE WEEK!!
Shout out to Arden and Grants Big Schloss hike yesterday!
From Arden: “This Saturday, we went hunting for the big schloss! We ventured along the Wolf Gap trail at the Virginia/West Virginia border and saw all the pretty leaves 🥰🥰. We finally located the famous big schloss (*not to be confused with the little or medium schlosses*), enjoyed our lunch at the top, and headed back to Charlottesville with fresh air in our lungs🍃🌿”
How to be featured:
- Each week we’ll feature a different adventure that happened within the previous 7 days. To be featured, send a couple of pictures of you and your pals adventurin’ and a little blurb about what you did to us (outdoors-officers@virginia.edu) or to my (Charlotte’s) number (540-816-6429)!
- We’re stoked to see what y’all get up to, but please do not take pictures of people without their consent (and don’t submit them to us without their consent).
- Try and submit pictures as .jpeg files if possible! (not .heic live photos!)
ET CETERA.
Social Media:
FB: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/OutdoorsAtUVA/)
Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/uvaoutdoors/)
GroupMe: (https://groupme.com/join_group/68250538/0HmzE2tL)
Peace, love, & halloween,
Charlotte and the officers
