It’s time for an Upper James paddleboard trip (No fire, probably no sharks unless we come across a particularly adventurous bull shark, we could definitely see eagles though)! This trip will be a beginner-level trip. We won’t be paddling anything particularly tough, although there are ways to play around and make things more difficult and fun if you are more …
Warm weather and the water is up (sort of), time to hit the James! This trip to the James is intended mainly for intermediate-level paddlers who have paddled whitewater before or attended some pool sessions, if you’re unsure about whether this trip is for you, feel free to ask. We will be doing the lower section, which is the more …
Hey yall come ride with Jackie and me at the Heyward trails! I’m back on the bike after a little tumble at Moab and I am stoked to spread to stoke of mountain biking with the club again! These trails are intermediate so you should have done a few rides and feel comfortable on beginner trails. If you don’t have …
It’s rafting time! With a very special guest making a most triumphant return, he’s coming off the Grand Canyon, he eats granite for breakfast and washes it down with straight river water, he is… MITCH LANG We’re headed out to the New River in West Virginia on a little rafting trip. We’re hitting the lower section of the New River …
In a little-known town, the clock never completes a full circle; it always stops before five in the evening. At this moment, people habitually reach into their ears and carefully extract a miniature mountain bike—as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Gently, they place the tiny bike into clear stream water, letting it gradually enlarge until …
Enjoy high bridges? Need a kayak/whitewater gear? I need to go down to Farmville to pick up a new boat for the club! Figured I’d make a trip out of it and check out High Bridge Trail State Park just outside of Farmville. I haven’t been there yet but it looks pretty interesting, based on the name and a bit …
CALLING ALL BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKERS!!! Max and I are co-leading a chill beginner mountain bike trip on the ohill trails this TUESDAY! Here is the plan: we will meet at the shrack (116 Washington Ave) at 3:30, get bikes passed out and set up, and then head up to ohill around 3:45. We’ll ride for about an hour and try …
Unfortunately, the Monday Biking trip is surrounded by rain. But we never admit defeat, we will strike back!!! This will be an intermediate-level trip. So you need some mountain biking experience, but we will do nothing crazy, feel free to join! If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and we’ll …
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 (like really, I’m running the marathon sat so I’ll be pooped!). You’ll get two …
Have one last mtb on ohill before the week really rolls around! This will be an intermediate-level trip. So you need some mountain biking experience, but we will do nothing crazy, feel free to join! If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and we’ll try to secure you a club …
This is a bit of a special trip to the James, instead of taking the normal line alongside Belle Isle and doing Hollywood rapid, we’ll paddle across the river and run the Hollywood dam drop. This is about a 15-foot drop/steep slide into a pool below (see the trip photo). This is the largest single drop on the lower section …
Back at it again with another trip to the lower James River! The water and weather are really warming up now. This is also when the anadromous fish are starting to run up the river from the ocean to spawn so we’ll likely have plenty of osprey, eagle, and heron activity going on as well as fish potentially jumping at …
The weather is beautiful. The flowers are blooming. The trees have leaves. You want to be a trip leader! Come learn how to lead trips for outdoors club…it’s never too late or too early. show up to Shrack 5pm wednesday Learn the ancient secrets 6pm become a trip leader
Helloooo Shreddlings!! Our friends in the cycling club do something called a Bev ride every Friday evening. This is where they hop on their mountain bikes, ride around ohill, then stop, and drink “beverages” of their choosing. So this FRIDAY (April 4th) we are doing an ODC x Cycling Bev Ride Mixer! It’ll be a chill ride with lots of …
Wanna learn how to mountain bike? Or work on improving your skills? Or just spend some time outside now that we have beautiful spring weather? This trip will be beginner friendly, so we’ll go over the basics and ride some easier trails. The only prerequisite is ability to ride a bike. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or …
My mom always said Monday is the most important date in a week, and morning is the most important time in one day. So let’s ride on Monday Morning! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t …
Forecast says 40 degrees and maybe a bit of a break in the clouds. Given the winter we’re having, I’d say that (plus no snow on the ground) is the perfect recipe to get out and bike. This trip is for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you …
It’s time for another trip leader workshop. The stars have aligned, the temperature will be below freezing, and the shrack couch covers have just been cleaned. Life is beautiful. Come learn how to lead trips for outdoors club…it’s never too late or too early. show up to Shrack 6pm wednesday Learn the ancient secrets 7pm become a trip leader optional: …
Do you know how to lead and are looking for that last piece of the puzzle in being a climbing trip leader— the elusive cleaning technique—- ??? GREAT. In this workshop we will teach you how to clean an outdoor sport route! We will walk you through the process of safely removing an anchor from a sport route, leaving no …
Do you want to know a way to get to class that is less efficient than bicycling? Do you want to get around grounds while looking ridiculous? Then unicycling may be right for you! I recently restored the unicycle ODC had behind the Shred Shrack and am keen to teach people how to use it. We’ll meet at the Shrack …
The James is projected to be at around 11 feet on Sunday because of all this snowmelt (just like out west!) and with Richmond air temperatures in the 60s, it’s a good day to get out there! That being said, this is a high-level intermediate or advanced trip, only for those with significant whitewater experience. The water will still be …
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Hope y’all had a good first 2 weeks of classes! The snow has finally melted from the local trails so we will be riding at Heyward. 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 …
Before the game is over, one last ride!!!!!!!! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on trails or mountain bikes, but it’ll be assumed you know the basics of riding …
It is supposed to be super nice this Tuesday so it’ll be a great day to get a long ride in. I am planning to ride a route that is about 20 miles to Owensville, VA and back. I rode this route over the summer and it is a fun ride but super hilly and there are cars so you …
Ski bums, dirtbag climbers, river rats, and trail blazers: this is what you’ve been waiting for all semester. Behold, the most EPIC, only ONCE-in-a-trip-around-the-sun GNAR JOURNEY. We’re awakening from our East Coast slumber, overstuffing cars with loose bagels, and migrating to the ultimate desert mecca: MOAB, UTAH. It’s time to venture into bottomless canyons, conquer slickrock playgrounds, and become one …
Cold, Cold, Cold 🥶 Some mountain biking to warm up???!!! (In the Ohill trial, We’re not really going to the North Pole;) This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on …
Yo, we need some mountain biking RIGHT NOW!!! No Reason!!! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on trails or mountain bikes, but it’ll be assumed you know the basics …
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Are you stoked about leading trips but perhaps weren’t able to make a workshop earlier in the semester? OR maybe you saw the MOAB lottery announcement and want to lead trips to go to Moab during spring break! If you havent seen the announcement here is a link: GET READY TO GNAR (MOAB INFO PART 1) Well its your lucky …
Yo, we need some mountain biking this Friday!!! No Reason!!! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on trails or mountain bikes, but it’ll be assumed you know the basics …
Are you stoked about leading trips but perhaps weren’t able to make a workshop earlier in the semester? OR maybe you saw the MOAB lottery announcement and want to lead trips to go to Moab! Well its your lucky day… We’ll be hosting another trip leader workshop this Wednesday in the beloved shred shack living room… come out to learn …
Come Spend Election Day Mountain Biking! (AFTER VOTING! PLEASE EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!) All that post-voting energy is going to have us itching to go mountain biking on the O’Hill trails. If this trip looks similar to yesterday, that’s because it is. Giving you two chances to join us! This is a beginner trip so no worries if you …
Come Spend Pre-Election Day Mountain Biking! All that waiting to vote on election day (if you haven’t voted already) is going to have us itching to go mountain biking. This is a beginner trip so no worries if you don’t have mountain biking experience. However, please know how to ride a bike before this trip. If you don’t have a …
*** this is a NRGE TRIP you must already be on a Saturday trip and have PAID THE TRIP FEE and signed up for the NRGE CARPOOL!!!!*** On the way to the epic epic New River Gorge we plan on making a stop at one of Virginia’s premier mountain biking destinations: Douthat State Park. Filled with challenging climbs and exhilarating …
COSTUME RIDE! COSTUME RIDE! There is only one thing better than riding a bike in normal clothes/birthday suit and that is riding your bike dressed as someone you are not. Come dressed in a Halloween costume (it can be anything you want) this friday as we take on the ohill trails. This will be a chill ride and we are …
BOO! What’s more fall and more Halloween than VOTING?! Join Ed and I as we take in the crisp fall air and vibrant colors and simultaneously pedal to the polls on Thursday morning to use our democratic power💪🏽 We will be going to the City Hall Annex at the downtown mall – this is the polling location if you are …
Are you tired of waiting on waitlists?? Do you have some epic plans for your own trips?? Do you want to get more involved in ODC?? If so, this Trip Leader Workshop is for you!! Come to the shrack at 7:30 PM this Wednesday to learn all about trip leading and ask any questions you may have. Afterwords, we will …
Bike bike bike bike… Bike! Lets go hit some intermediate trails on Ohill! I’ve been off the bike for a while as I was pretty sick but now I’m stoked to be back and share the stoke with yall! This trip is for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. …
Come bike into the weekend with me and Susannah! On Friday morning, we’re planning on meeting at the shrack, fitting everyone with bikes and helmets, then hitting the trails for an hour or so. We will go over basic mountain bike skills, there’s no experience required BUT you should be comfortable riding a bike! If you have any questions or …
Yo, we need some mountain bikes before the weather becomes cold! I just got my new bike(second hand:( , and I want to try it! This is my first trip, I will co-lead with Max.T. This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being …
Is your brain filled with amazing ideas for trips and you just want to get out there and make your ODC dreams come true?? Are you tired of waiting on waitlists?? Do you want to get more involved in ODC?? If so, this Trip Leader Workshop is for you!! Come to the shrack at 5:15 PM this Tuesday to learn …
WOAH WOAH WOAH another WTF ride with ANUSHA and I!! I can’t wait to shred with all you awesome ladies. We may even see the sunset through the trees <3333 I have the perfect beginner mtn bike route and I am very excited to show you all! This is the 2nd WTF ride of the semester, which means Women, Trans …
Join me this Sunday evening and ride into the sunset at Ragged Reservoir! We’ll be departing from the Shack to get to Ragged before sunset. I envision arriving with time to enjoy the scenery and vibe a while before making the return trip. If you’re unfamiliar, Ragged Reservoir is one of Charlottesville’s biggest water supplies; it’s a scenic lake with …
Want to feel inspired by the tales of others doing crazy things in the outdoors? Want to share the evening w your ODC besties (or make new besties) in the lovely backyard of the shred shack? Or maybe you’re just coming for the snacks… Regardless, join us for movie night!! I’m hoping to make this a series (pending interest), where …
Hey guys, planning on riding this Wednesday am at ohill on some greens and blues. 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 …
Why hellooo ODC friends!!! Did you just join ODC and want to learn how you can go on trips WHENEVER YOU WANT?? Have you enjoyed trips for a long time and are ready to spread the ODC love by creating even more trips!!??? Do you want your DUES REIMBURSED???? If the answer to these questions is yes, SIGN UP FOR …
Come join John, Will, and I for some quality time at Ragged Mountain Reservoir. This trip is an introduction to whitewater kayaking and the kayak roll. Rolling a kayak means returning to an upright position after flipping upside down all the while staying IN THE BOAT. Although this trip is on flatwater, the skills are fundamental to getting out on …
Bonjour, Sign up to join Max and I this Sunday for some beginner mountain biking and practice on the Ohill trails. We will be teaching you the basics and then we will ride some easy greens. We’ll keep it slow and take lots of breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is the ability to ride a bike. You don’t …
I love water sports, you love water sports, we all love watersports!! But we wouldn’t be able to enjoy such amazing activities without our fabulous ISUPs (Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards). Unfortunately these amazing boards that treat us so well are looking a bit rough around the edges, so Anusha and I wanted to lead a beginner friendly trip on maintenance …
Let’s celebrate the end of the week with a good old paddle around ragged, woooo! We’re going to try to let people off the waitlist who have been on less trips, so if you’re a new member– WELCOME! Come join Anusha and Cam as we leave our worries on the shore and bring only raw positive energy aboard our sups. …