Rock – Church – Bear – Hike? ________________________________________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This hike?, Bear Rock Church comes highly recommended to me as one of the more untouched and beautiful views of the Shenandoah National Park. Not too far out of the way, this hike goes along a short section of the Appalachian trail, shows great vistas, and has a chance to summit …
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Apple Picking at Carter Mountain
I know it’s kind of last minute, but tomorrow’s weather looks like some of the best we’ll have for apple picking. Carter’s Mountain has great apples, and the Jonagold’s should be around through this weekend according to the website, but there’s plenty else to choose from. The mountain has great views over C’ville, so I thought we could hike around …
Nrge Saturday Beginner-Intermediate Climbing
Coming to the New River Gorge Extravaganza and want a taste of the awesome rock of the New? This is your trip. We’ll keep the grades low – 5.10 at the most, 5.8 guaranteed – maybe as low as 5.5/5.6. The plan is to set top ropes on all the routes we do but if you want to lead something …
Bear Hike, Rock Church
Rock Bear Church hike ________________________________________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The hike, Rock Bear Church comes highly recommended to me as one of the more untouched and beautiful views of the Shenandoah National Park. Not too far out of the way, this hike goes along a short section of the Appalachian trail, shows great vistas, and has a chance to summit the third highest …
Weather Update: Intermediate Rock Climbing at the New this Weekend!
Update: The forecasts are calling for rain Saturday morning so I decided to push the departure back to Saturday at noon. This will allow us to avoid the rain (can’t climb in the rain) and give you guys some time to crank out some homework before we leave. Dying to climb some splitter cracks?! Come climb the splitter and not …
Intermediate Rock Climbing at the New this Weekend!
Dying to climb some splitter cracks?! Come climb the splitter and not so splitter cracks of the New River Gorge this weekend! The plan is to leave from Bonnycastle Circle on Friday at 6pm and come back to UVA on Sunday after a solid day of climbing. We will stay at the American Alpine Club Campground, which is a short …
Beginner/Intermediate Rock Climbing at Goshen, Va
===Beginner/Intermediate Rock Climbing=== This Sunday come climb at Goshen Pass, WV! There are a number of interesting climbs here with a solid range of difficulties. There is a pretty short hike into the climbs, and a traverse over a river on a swinging bridge (which is enjoyable to shake ;)). Goshen is about an hour and twenty minutes away from …
Devil’s Marbleyard Hike Rescheduled
Hey so so so sorry but I had to reschedule the trip because my family decided they would be coming from Ohio to Virginia on Thursday so the new trip is FRIDAY AUGUST 15, same details as before: I’m backkkk. I’m ridiculously excited to be back in Charlottesville and wanted to do one of my favorite hikes OF ALL TIME. …
Sunset and Picnic at Dripping Rocks (Off Blue Ridge Parkway)
Come join me watch the sunset at 8pm from a nice view-point over the Shenandoah Valley after a level 1/2-mile hike. Saturday weather forecast is sunny with mild temperatures – but bring a cap, gloves and jacket, because it could be windy (or not ;8-). I will have some hot water for tea/coffee/hot chocolate as well as a camping stove …
Biking Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to cycle – no trucks or buses and the cars are not in a hurry. It is beautiful, but somewhat hilly. The route will be mostly uphill heading out so we can more or less coast back to home base. You can see the elevation profile for the first 70 BRP miles …
A Stroll Around the Creekathon
Well… 4/20 this year is promising to be a great one.. because CREEKATHON! CREEKATHONNNNNN: If you haven’t been made aware already, creekathon is one of the most awesome events that the club puts on. There will be free food, great people, and tons of outdoors adventures! So come hang out with the Outdoors@UVa community and have a blast at Walnut …
Three Ridges Hammocking
It’s 14.5 miles total (so 7ish each day) with great views and the weather looks great! Here’s the hike http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThreeRidges/ . The plan is hammock camping, so bring a hammock or plan to sleep under the stars on the ground. Club Provides: Gas, stove You Provide: All of your backpacking gear Hammock Sunscreen
275st Annual Creekathon
Do you like WALNUTS and CREEKS? Well, it’s that time of the year again, so get PSYCHED! For members new to the club, the Creekathon is our kind-of-end-of-semester cookout/potluck/picnic at Walnut Creek Park in Albemarle County. It’s always a great time with good food and good people. We have reserved one of the shelters at the park, complete with grill …
Snowshoe Day Trip
Couldn’t get a ticket to the Syracuse game? Come to Snowshoe instead. We’ll leave nice and early so we can get a good full day on the mountain. drive there, ride, meet up for lunch, ride some more, drive on home. For Saturday there is a 40% chance of snow with a high of 39 and low of 31. you …
Snowshoe Day Trip Sunday
Aren’t satisfied with snow storm in Charlottesville & Want to get more snow? Join me for a day trip to snowshoe this Sunday. Snowshoe will still be snowing! It’s going to be super cold like around 20-25, so bring enough clothes/jackets to keep warm! We are planning to leave at 6am, hit the lift around 9:30. And come back at …
Snowstorm? I Guess I’d Better Go Snowshoeing.
It seems pretty safe to assume school will be cancelled Thursday. Even if it is cancelled, plans are subject to change due to road/weather conditions. I suspect our path will be well enough cleared, but if roads are impassable, we may head back to Charlottesville, or try for another destination. I generally get excited when there is a forecast for …
Snowshoe Day Trip Sunday
Join me for a day trip to snowshoe this Sunday. Snowshoe will be snowing and weather will be perfect for skiing/snowboarding! It’s going to be around 36F, so still need to bring enough clothes/jackets to keep warm! We are planning to leave at 6am, so as to hit the lift around 9:30. And come back at 4:30pm. You will need …
Peak Tuesday
Rock climbing is, like, really fun. You should do it. Leaving Bonnycastle at 4 PM, get back around 10 PM. Bouldering only pass: $9 Student day pass: $14 We can stop by Sheetz for some dinner 🙂 In order to climb on ropes, you must be belay certified at the gym. If you know how to belay, you can take …
Learning the Native Trees of Virginia
Join Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry on an winter walk at Ivy Creek Natural Area to learn to identify trees indigenous to Central Virginia. We will meet at Bonnycastle Circle and carpool to Ivy Creek Natural Area. Identifying Trees: http://www.dof.virginia.gov/trees/identify/index.htm Common Native Trees of Virginia (132 pages, download free online) http://www.dof.virginia.gov/print/edu/Common-Native-Trees.pdf The book can be bought for …
Sunday Peak Trip
Take a study break and come climb for a bit! Leaving 1:30 PM from Bonnycastle Circle. Bouldering only pass: $9 Student day pass: $14 We can stop by Sheetz for some dinner 🙂 In order to climb on ropes, you must be belay certified at the gym. If you know how to belay, you can take the belay test and …
Mlk Hike
Riprap Hollow is a 9-10 mile hiking loop that takes you past Chimney Rock, rocky vistas, and waterfalls along Cold Spring. Difficulty is moderate depending on your experience level and there are a few steep sections, but we’ll be in no hurry. All experience levels are welcome. What you provide: -2 liters of water AT LEAST -a trail snack/light lunch …
Snowshoe Saturday Daytrip
Let’s hit the slopes. We’ll leave early in the morning (645AM) and drive to snowshoe coming back when the lifts close, getting back in time for a late dinner. Room for 3 additional people. Will waitlist additional people until more drivers sign up. Club provides gas. You provide lift ticket or season pass, snow gear, and lunch.
Snowshoe Saturday Day Trip
Standard Snowshoe daytrip: meet at Bonnycastle at 6:45am, head to the slopes, ski and ride all day, and return when we’re done. I figure we’ll leave around 4:30 when the main mountain closes, but anyone who wants to stay for night skiing is certainly welcome to do so. If you have a season pass and your own gear, this is …
Snowshoe Saturday Day Trip
Back early from break!?! Cold weather and fresh snow at SNOWSHOE! We’ll leave early in the morning (645AM) and drive to snowshoe coming back when the lifts close. I can drive 3 additional people and have room for all gear. Will waitlist additional people until more drivers sign up. You provide gear, lift ticket, and food.
Ski/Ride Wintergreen Sunday Day-Trip
yo crew! Saturday was looking like a good day to ride, but now the forecast is all wintry-mix garbage. Let’s go up on Sunday instead! details: -leave charlottesville at 10AM (flexible) -get to wintergreen at 11AM -ride for as long as we want to, get home an hour later (5pm?) you provide! -lift ticket/season pass (remember this is Wintergreen not …
Snowshoe Day Trip
Join me thursday for a day trip to Snowshoe! We’ll leave nice and early so we can get a good full day on the mountain. drive there, ride, meet up for lunch, ride some more, drive on home. Snowshoe has already had 2 feet of snow with more to come. The forecast for thursday is a high of 14, so …
Sunday Snowshoe Day Trip!
where’s your winter spirit?? well it’s time to sip the white lightning and quit gaping, because it’s what you’ve all been asking for… SNOWSHOE DAY TRIP WOOOOOOOOOO Snowshoe’s open. Weather’s going to suck until it starts snowing Friday night, so by the time we get it on Sunday things should be gucci. Here’s the plan: -Skip town Sunday 6am, shred …
Hike to Waterfalls Along Moorman’s River
This will be a 5 mile out-and-back hike from Sugar hollow to waterfalls and back. We will be following Moormans river, so several stream crossings will be involved. Hike is suitable for beginners. Bring lunch and water, wear sturdy hiking boots. Club provides gas money/seat in a car. Drivers get off the waitlist first.
Hike to the Hump
y’all know the drill, we’l be leaving from Bonnycastle 7:15 AM Sunday morning to catch some killer views on humpback rocks and a quick workout. Drivers get off the waiting list first. If you aren’t going to come after saying you will, you must shoot me a text or call so that I can let someone else come. Spend some …
Monticello Boardwalk Sunrise Hike
Join me for an early morning Monticello Boardwalk Sunrise Lite Hike. We’ll meet at 6:30AM at Bonnycastle Circle and car-pool to the overflow parking lot for the Monticello Boardwalk. The trail consists of crushed gravel and boardwalk segments with a slight uphill grade on the way up to the Monticello Visitor Center (downhill on the way back). Sneakers or hiking …
St. Mary’s Wilderness Hike
12 mi loop in GWNF, great views and waterfalls, see full description at: http://midatlantichikes.com/smw.htm bring lunch and snacks, wear sturdy hiking shoes and be ready for stream crossings! Drivers get off the waitlist first, club provides gas money/seat in a car.
Riprap Day Hike
This is a 10mi loop in SNP, bring water/snacks, drivers get off the waitlist first, club provides gas money
Hike to Old Rag! ….the Government Reopened
This is late notice but thought some people might be up to enjoy a hike up Old Rag. I’ve never done it before! I still need to call Shenandoah NP and check that the trails are open, if not I will call to cancel This hike is about 8.5 miles long with about 1 of those miles rock scrambling – …
Hike to Old Rag! ….the Government Reopened
This is late notice but thought some people might be up to enjoy a hike up Old Rag. I’ve never done it before! I still need to call Shenandoah NP and check that the trails are open, if not I will call to cancel This hike is about 8.5 miles long with about 1 of those miles rock scrambling – …
James River Paddling (Kayaking & Canoeing)
This will be a bit of a multicraft paddling adventure – on some segment of the James River Watershed that’s not too scary for canoes, and not terribly boring for whitewater kayaks (i.e. Balcony Falls). I’ll pick the section based on flow conditions the day of, but would expect it to be within a 1.5 hour radius or so of …
Gauelyfest
Gauley Fest is the biggest whitewater kayaking festival of the year. Last year pretty much every major kayaking company was there selling and giving stuff away, and about 3000 people, kayakers and groupies alike. Here’s the link to the American Whitewater website about it: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley While the emphasis of this trip is to enjoy whitewater, You are also welcome to …
Advance Whitewater Kayaking: Upper Yough
The Upper Yough is a class IV/V advanced whitewater kayaking river. This trip is open only to those with the requisite skills and experience to safely enjoy this type of river, if you are unsure of your ability to run this river then please email me. Logistics Departing Friday at a time/location TBD by trip participants. We will travel to …
Paddling on the James River (and Fishing)
The Club’s Canoes need some love! So lets get them wet, and float some portion of The Mighty James River. I’ll pick the section based on flow conditions the day of, but would expect it to be within a 1.5 hour radius or so of Cville, and a 6-10 mile float or so. Indicate your time constraints in the Q&A. …
Intermediate^2 Whitewater Kayaking – the Savage River
Note the skill level… It’s intermediate squared, not intermediate*2 Kayaking. Anyways, The main event of the weekend would be The Savage River release on Saturday 6/1 (This is the Intermediate^2 one). You can do your own research on this run by starting here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/748/ DISCLAIMER: I am NOT “leading” on any of these rivers, I am only coordinating some logistics …
Intermediate-Advanced White Water Kayaking – the James Through Downtown Richmond
Richmond offers a unique white water run with its class 3/4 rapids and skyline in the background. We’ll run this section of the James as it flows alongside downtown Richmond with some class 2 and 3 rapids (at current flow), including area famous Hollywood Rapid. In order to be qualified for this trip you must have taken the intro trip …
Whitewater Kayaking (Multi-Level)
Let’s go kayak something… The destination & experience level shall depend on who signs up and whats running. For a beginner level trip I’ll need some backup from other advanced boaters and cooperation from weather/rivers. Also need at least 1 driver – preferably with a big (roof) rack! PREREQS: Everyone must have taken an intro course from Dave Clark or …
138th Semiannual Walnut Creekathon
Do you like WALNUTS and CREEKS? Well, it’s that time of the year again, so get PSYCHED! For members new to the club, the Creekathon is our kind-of-end-of-semester cookout/potluck/picnic at Walnut Creek Park in Albemarle County. It’s always a great time with good food and good people. We have reserved one of the shelters at the park, complete with grill …
Skydiving!
If you have ever wanted to go skydiving, here’s your chance. We will be heading to Skydive Orange which is only 45 min away from Charlottesville. Everyone will be doing a tandem skydive where you will be attached to a skilled instructor. The plane will go up to 13,500 ft and you will experience approximately 50 seconds of freefall and …
Easy Late Afternoon Kayak Paddle Up the Ivy Creek
This Sunday’s forecast is sunny with temps in high 60-ties. Join me for an easy late afternoon paddle up the Ivy Creek. We’ll meet at the Bonnycastle Circle and car-pool ~15 minutes to the put-in location at Woodlands Rd. boat launch at Charlottesville Reservoir. We’ll explore the lower section of the Ivy Creek navigable by kayaks and go for a …
Last Minute Hike– Dobie Mountain!
Dobie Mountain is ~6.8 miles and it’s supposed to be 57 degrees and sunny tomorrow. So hopefully it will be! I’m thinking the trip will be 5 hours max. Leave at 11, back by 5 most likely. One car for now, will let others join if more sign up. Bring: Water Good shoes Lunch Jacket – it might be colder …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
I would like to get in some after work/class richmond paddling Friday Afternoon. The Lower James through Richmond is III-IV at these water temperature and levels. In order to come on this trip you should have a solid combat roll and prior experience in class III+ water. If you are not sure if you are qualified for this trip, just …
Pre-Easter Cragging at Nrg, Intermediate Level Trip
Rumor has it some people are taking a full weekend trip to the new river gorge. This trip supplements that as I can’t stay the entire weekend. This trip is also weather dependent. Game plan is to leave friday Evening, Camp (location TBD)… wake up super early to snag some prime routes at Bubba City, sandstonia area. There is a …
Sc Backpacking and Georgia Beachin
Forgot to make spring break plans? This’ll get some sun on your face and sand on your toes…but you’ll have to work for it first. We will start at Francis Marion National Forest and do a three night backpacking gig (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/scnfs/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47301&actid=51) . Then we will head to just outside Savannah, Georgia and camp at Skidaway Island State Park (http://www.gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland). We …
Saunders-Monticello Early Bird Hike
Join me for an early morning Monticello Boardwalk Lite Hike. We’ll meet at 6:30AM at Bonnycastle Circle and car-pool to the overflow parking lot for the Monticello Boardwalk. The trail consists of crushed gravel and boardwalk segments with a slight uphill grade on the way up to the Monticello Visitor Center (downhill on the way back). Sneakers or hiking boots …
Snowshoe Friday Daytrip
No Friday Classes? Come up to SNOWSHOE! Weather doesn’t look great but let’s still shred! Waitlisted until drivers signup. Leave promptly at 645AM