last minute sunday trip – whetstone ridge is a backcountry gem hidden not too far from us (~1hr). Steep (up and down), rocky, narrow, and remote, it is a very rewarding trail to ride. This is an advanced mountain biking trip. There can be areas without cell service if you need help. the trail details: 20-25 miles, ~3000 feet of …
Hello fellow outdoors enjoyers, I have wanted to bike the whole rivanna trail for a while now, but have never completed the full loop. So, I figure why not undergo this voyage on the most hallowed day of the year! praise jah For those unaware, the Rivanna trail is a ~22 mile loop going around Charlottesville and through many of …
Ever wanted to learn how to ride a bike in the mountains (ohill)????? Tomorrow is your lucky day. This will be a beginner-focused mountain biking trip to our own lovely Observatory Hill. We are incredibly lucky to have such awesome trails so close to us so we better take advantage of it. It has a super wide range of trail …
Hey all u silly spring chickens! If there are any of y’all who are as stoked on this lovely weather as Shay and I, and want to hit the trails on a two wheeled vehicle (aka a mountain bike) for an easy, intro biking trip, check this trip out!!! We have an idea for a nice route or two picked …
***update, we have 1 free registration to give away to someone who joins the trip!! we’ll decide who based on need or randomly*** Camping: https://www.grandfatherrv.com/ Itinerary: https://www.triplecrownbouldering.org/comp-details/hound-ears Howdy y’all, WHO’S READY FOR SOME PEBBLE-WRASSLING!! our stoke is high for the first outdoor bouldering comp of the year! gonna front load this a bit: 1. you need to be able to …
Howdy y’all. If you haven’t heard of it before, Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is a pretty sick place! It’s got all the mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, climbing, and hiking your heart could ever desire (and I’m sure some other outdoorsy awesomeness too)! So come with us on a magical journey to this dope area only 6 hours away! …
Hey all u chickadees! If there are any of y’all who are as stoked on this lovely weather as Shay and I, and want to hit the trails on a two wheeled vehicle (aka a mountain bike) for an easy, intro biking trip, check this trip out!!! We have an idea for a nice route or two picked out but …
Hoping to get out for a quick MTB ride between classes because I have an unusual schedule tomorrow. This trip is targeted for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you’re on the fence about it, feel free to reach out (number can be found by clicking my name). …
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 …
Howdy folks, We’re incredibly lucky to have some amazing hiking and biking trails so close to Charlottesville, but winter storms have taken their toll on the forests and many trails are currently blocked by downed trees and limbs. Mill Creek Trail near Sherando Lake is in particularly rough shape, with a few spots of localized heavy damage. The plan for …
Never heard of Massanutten Western Slope? Not to be confused with the bike park, the Massanutten Western Slope trail system is located just outside Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Bike Coalition maintains top notch mountain bike trails there that are open to the public. Seriously, if you think O’Hill, Ragged, or Preddy are awesome, the Blue Ridge School will blow …
Ohill has a great range of trails – I have a good beginner loop picked out and depending on people’s comfort levels, we could try some easier intermediates. 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 need to know anything about biking on trails …
What’s good everyone! I’m heading home for the weekend so, to keep up with my one mtb trip a week goal, here’s a Wednesday afternoon ride in some GREAT weather. Let’s hope the weather is a good enough motivator to get people out on a Wednesday afternoon. No prior mountain biking experience is required but you should be comfortable riding …
Word is Siggy might make an appearance and I might cook steaks so get stoked Come join us for a 1.5 day exploration of Carvin’s Cove plus grilling+camping: Carvin’s Cove is a big trail network near Roanoke, filled with challenging climbs and thrilling descents, from rocky, rooty, technical stretches to built-up flow trails. We could write more but all you …
Hello Peeps, As we all have hopefully settled back into the UVA way of life I believe there is no better time to do some mountain biking. Everyone is welcome and I’ll be going over all the basics of biking at the start and as we ride, so have no fear. We will start off easy on a nice beginner …
Does the cold, rainy weather have you feeling sad? Come join us on a cold, sunny day of riding – cardio is a great way to warm up! The plan is to ride two very fun loops of steep climbs and flowing (we’re still in Virginia, so expect some rocks and roots) descents in West Augusta, ~30 minutes past Staunton. …
What’s good everyone! Depending on trail conditions we might have to improvise so keep that in mind. No prior mountain biking experience is required but you should be comfortable riding a bike on the street. We have a tentative route planned out but depending on how everyone’s feeling we can make changes. If you don’t have your own mountain bike …
What’s good everyone, this is my first time leading a beginner MTB trip so there may be a few bumps along the way but I can assure you it’ll be a blast! No prior mountain biking experience is required but you should be comfortable riding a bike on the street. I have a tentative route planned out but depending on …
Pretty routine intermediate trip. 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 are happy to share tips. This trip is targeted for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you’re on the fence about …
boop boop This semester isn’t starting off too crazy so why not romp on over to ragged and have some relaxing (and likely chilly) paddleboarding time??? There is truly nothing that you need to know about being outside or paddleboarding so this trip is truly open to everyone and anyone. I’ll tell you everything you need to know (which is …
I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing break and is ready to get back to school. Before everyone’s schedules get too hectic Owen and I wanted to lead a beginner MTB trip to Ohill. No prior mountain biking experience is required but you should be comfortable riding a bike on the street. We have a general route planned out …
Hello all you lovely crunchy humans, Although temperatures may be low, the stoke is high, and I am rearing to touch some rock. It is very possible that we catch a lucky warm weekend and will be able to climb wherever our hearts desire, but winter weather can be icy, spicy, and dicey, so this trip will include some built …
Hello fellow outdoor enjoyers, what’s poppin. There are some nice mountain biking trails in Azalea Park, a park a little past Fry’s spring but close enough to grounds. I’ll be going there this Wednesday in the morning to do a couple loops, and then bike back on the rivanna trail for a bit. I think the trails in Azalea park …
You might notice that “Sunbathing” isn’t an activity listed on this trip. That’s because it is now DECEMBER, and paddleboarding is no longer the splash-and-giggle romp that it was in the gentle months of summer. No longer does the sun beat upon our shoulders, warming us to our core. As winter approaches, the waters of Ragged Mountain have cooled, from …
MOAB, UTAH 2023 We’ve got an extra special gift for all of you this last day of class: without a doubt the most legendary adventure of the year. ALL ABOARD THE GNAR TRAIN May we all blossom from this fake wintry East Coast of ours and emerge as sun children in the soft red sands of the Utah desert. There …
Who: Joseph & Abby What: Climbing Where: Smokehole Canyon (Sunshine wall) When: *Saturday* 7:15am-7:30pm Why: Touch rock Howdy y’all, Classes end tomorrow, my first final is Friday, and it’ll be cold as a yeti’s behind, but it’s still time to send some routes. The plan is to do sunshine wall at smoke hole to sap what warmth we can. Fair …
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Idk guys I very very quickly google searched “health benefits of cold water” and increase in white blood cell count was the first thing that came up. Maybe if we all did polar plunges EVERY DAY we could get rid of COVID. Food for thought. This is a polar plunge — not any kind of swim, so don’t worry you’re …
If you’ve ever looked at one of Phillip’s 30mi+ backcountry rides and thought “well that looks super sick but probably a bit too much for me”, this trip is for you. I’m planning on taking a group of intermediate-advanced riders to Sherando lake, one of my all-time favorite backcountry MTB areas, and it’s only 40 min away. I’m hoping to …
We bike? We bike. I have a bit of time between major projects being due and I want to bike. We may go to Heyward if people want to or just roll around Ohill. Be aware of the cold temperatures and leaves on the ground as potential hazards that may make this trip harder than the early semester intermediate rides. …
If you’ve ever looked at one of Phillip’s 30mi+ backcountry rides and thought “well that looks super sick but probably a bit too much for me”, this trip is for you. I’m planning on taking a group of intermediate-advanced riders to Sherando lake, one of my all-time favorite backcountry MTB areas, and it’s only 40 min away. I’m hoping to …
IT WILL BE DECEMBER STARTING VERY SOON! ~you know what that means~ POLAR PLUNGE!! This is a polar plunge — not any kind of swim, so don’t worry you’re not going to be in the water for any heinous amount of time. You just wade in, dunk your head under, and get out! But why? Thanks for asking. 1. it …
4 years ago in my first semester at UVA, I endeavored week after week to understand the intricate and complex trail segments that make up the full Rivanna Trail. I posted frustrated cries for help on Strava that spoke about the lack of any map to assist in piecing together the 21 mile circular urban trail network that is the …
Sup guys, I want to go mountain biking on Ohill. You should come with me IF: -You have completed beginner trip(s) with ease -You are ok with sliding around on some frickin leaves -You are comfortable with (pretty much) every trail on Ohill If you want to drink water you should bring some and a way to carry it (backpack)
Super cool new nature films + hot chocolate @ shrack backyard this Thursday 7pm need I say more? …here’s a little bit more: The Living Earth School is sponsoring the Wild and Scenic Film Festival this year in Charlottesville. The theme this year is Representation Matters and there is a showing Wednesday night at the Violet Crown (tix are $25). …
Now that I’m all healed up and my teeth are fixed following my tumble during NRGE I’m ready to ride and lead trips again. This will be an intermediate trip so you should have been mountain biking at least 2-3 times. We won’t be going over the basics as we would on a beginner trip but at the same time …
If you’ve ever looked at one of Phillip’s 30mi+ backcountry rides and thought “well that looks super sick but probably a bit too much for me”, this trip is for you. I’m planning on taking a group of intermediate-advanced riders to Sherando lake, one of my all-time favorite backcountry MTB areas, and it’s only 40 min away. I’m hoping to …
Who: Joseph (the officer one) What: Climbing (beginner friendly) Where: Reeds creek When: Saturday 7:15am (blame daylight savings) Why: Touch (cold) rock Howdy y’all, Luckily my schedule is in a lull at the moment so I figured why not go climbing twice this weekend. I’ve been to reeds creek once and it was pretty fun. I’m open to teaching people …
You brought a bike to school thinking you’d commute around grounds in speed and style, but 2 months into the semester, it started making an annoying clicking sound that drove you so mad you stopped riding. Or maybe it got a flat you just never got around to fixing. Or maybe the brakes are wearing just a bit too thin …
Howdy Ever wanted to go on a fairly long weekend MTB ride but not follow Phillip to some far away, wicked chunky technical mudpit? Cool here’s the trip for you. Were gonna try to rip like 15 or so miles of Ohill and the nearby Heyward trails. It will be family friendly fun that most likely won’t leave you biking …
Howdy Note: this trip is specifically for people who have voted early or by mail. Please prioritize voting over our leafy rocky suffery MTB trip. Sherando Lake is a GWNF gem only 45 minutes away. It’s the first place I ever went for a backcountry MTB ride and has some awesome trails. Phillip (the handsome man pictured above) picked out …
***DRIVERS NEEDED*** Shuttle – (verb): to drive to the top of a trail and shred only the downhill*, as opposed to climbing up yourself. Also known as: a roadie’s worst nightmare. *The beauty of a shuttle in the GWNF is that you can still climb those few thousand feet your quads and calves were longing for but ride multiple descents. …
Phew, Halloweekend was crazy! Now that all that spookyness is behind us, Ed and I figured it would be safe enough to venture into the great outdoors once again. Join us for this scenic, one-night beginner friendly backpacking trip to Devil’s Marbleyard! The plan: Saturday 11/5 Meet at Shred Shack 11am Arrive at Trailhead 1pm Hike 5 miles Make camp …
Suit up ladies and gentlemen, we’re getting down and dirty on this fine halloween eve. The plan is to ride ohill’s trails in our swaggiest attire, in order to pay the hill its proper respects. If your costume is breathable, fantastic, but it’s okay if it’s not conducive to mountain biking, few costumes are. Just be aware there’s a slight …
Pretty routine intermediate trip. 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 are happy to share tips. This trip is targeted for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you’re on the fence about …
Gather, my fellow climbers and outdoorsy-peeps! We’re going bouldering, at a normalish time…totally not directed at anyone So I was just scrolling around Mountain Project trying to figure out how to do a day trip to GHSP without driving 4 hours, when I found a decently sized bouldering locale within a 2 hour drive! Because Grayson Highlands seems to be …
This pre-friday night adventure will include some of my favorite things: – Bikes – Costumes – Fall Weather – Beverages* – Music (does anyone have the ability to carry a boombox on their bike?) – BIKE LIGHTS!!!!! – Bike decorations PLEASE!!! This would be so fun and funky The Plan: 6:15: Meet at the Shred Shack to decorate bikes, select …
***beginner bouldering!*** Many a year ago, a now alum lead a chosen few to this mythical spot; I would like to bestow upon you, my acolytes, this sacred knowledge: The Best Boulder in Charlottesville. First, we will journey to the ancient Ragged Mountain Reservoir. Then we will trek through the forest to a secret location, at which a monolith of …
Maybe you’re an environmental science major, maybe you wear Chacos or Bedrock sandals, maybe you have a Nalgene with a bunch of cool stickers from sick, dope, gnarly places you’ve been and outdoors brands you love, perhaps all three but it still doesn’t feel like enough. Your friends are a little tired of hearing about your road trip, backpacking trip, …
looking for a wee mountain excursion this weekend? Join this one where we will endeavor to explore the fall foliage of SNP whilst having some lovely mountaintop art making, journaling, hacky sacking, reading, music making time. I have rendered myself immobile as of this past weekend when my body made unfortunate contact with a rock, but I do truly believe …
Narrowback mountain was the first mountain biking trip I went on with the club two years ago, and the time has come to show this incredible trail to some more of you fine folks. The route is a 13-mile figure-8 loop with some extended climbing, a few technical rocky spots (that you can totally push), and an awesome descent at …