Come join me for an evening hike up to the Humpback Rocks, six miles south on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Rockfish Gap. It is a good spot from which to watch the sun set over a superb view of the Shenandoah Valley. The Wednesday evening has the best forecast next week for the sun set watching. We will reach …
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Kayaking Roll Session
Whether you are an experienced kayaker or just a beginner kayaker just looking for some pool time and perhaps a new paddling buddy, check out these roll sessions. These sessions are unstructured, providing plenty of time to practice various skills at your own pace. **There is no formal instruction.** However, there should be a few people on hand who are …
Daytrip to Snowshoe!
You know the drill. Leave early, ski all day, return when the lifts close. Outdoors club will cover gas. You have to cover money for meals, and a lift ticket and gear if you don’t have your own. I set the trip limit to 3, but will add more as drivers sign up.
Snowshoe Saturday Day Trip
We will leave at 630 and hit the slopes from 930/10-430 and head home. We will leave by 7AM, so don’t be late! Club will reimburse gas, but bring your own food, gear or money to rent, and lift tickets (can purchase there). Dress appropriately for the cold. Just got decent snow and getting more this .week so drivers should …
Snowshoe Day Trip
No Classes Monday? Can afford to blow them off? Snowshoe has been getting pounded! Lets shred. You know the deal bring a pass or a bunch of money. I can bring up two besides myself will open it up as drivers sign up. Meet at Bonnycastle at 6.
Snowshoe Day Trip – Saturday
We’re heading up for a great day of skiing/snowboarding at Snowhoe Mountain, WV. The snows been great all season, so get up a little early and join us for some great outdoors fun. You’ll be responsible for rentals and lift passes if you need them, and food if you don’t want to buy there. The club will cover gas costs. …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
70 degrees. Snows melting. Solid Class IV-V runs up in WV. Let’s go to Richmond. Levels will be low, but runnable. The water is COLD, which means swimming is ill advised. Bring a solid roll, or appropriate cold weather gear. The club can provide wetsuits and dry(ish)tops. Time’s will be set depending on who is going. We will be back …
Sun’s Out Guns Out Climbing at Riversbend, Franklin Wva
Weather is supposed to be near 70 degrees…lets get outside and climb. (i’m going to rip off most of behrens description): Heading to Franklin WVA, Riversbend crag on Saturday to climb some wonderful blue and white limestone as opposed to sandstone / limestone of the main area. The easiest route at the bend is 5.9…so must limit the trip to …
Paddlin’ (and Brewin’) in the New Year
Join me to celebrate a wonderful new year with some white water boating and beer brewing: 2 of my favorite activities. The plan is to head out early to catch some regional flow (probably Richmond) and then you are welcome to join me at to my house for a brew session in my backyard. I’ll completely understand if you’re just …
Ski Canaan and Timberline
It looks like nature has decided to give skiing on the east coast a chance. If current conditions keep up, resorts should be able to make a reasonable amount of snow, and with any luck, nature may even lend a helping hand. I’d like to try a couple resorts that are less visited by our club: Canaan Valley and Timberline! …
2 Day Snowshoe Exam Procrastination Trip
The forecast for saturday looks pretty miserable(50 and rainy) but sunday looks more promising. As of now the snowshoe website says 16 trails are open The plan is to leave early sunday and gnarshred all day then spend the night in cass then gnarshred some more the next day untill we feel like leaving and come home. you provide: lift …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
The James in Richmond is rocking a solid 3.8ft right now but I need to get on a river before Finals, so I may scrape down anyway. We can still work the river, do some skill building, and throw some ender’s in Pipeline so it may be worth your while. Who?- The water is COLD! Therefore if you do not …
Climb Some Limestone at Franklin
heading to Franklin WVA, Riversbend crag on saturday to climb some wonderful blue and white limestone as opposed to sandstone / limestone of the main area. The easiest route at the bend is 10a…so must limit the trip to persons who can lead 10a or toprope 11a cleanly…plan on leaving around 6:30, be on the rock by 9. home by …
Kayak Roll Session
Whether you are an experienced kayaker or just a beginner kayaker just looking for some pool time and perhaps a new paddling buddy, check out these roll sessions. These sessions are unstructured, providing plenty of time to practice various skills at your own pace. **There is no formal instruction.** However, there should be a few people on hand who are …
Snowshoe Day Trip
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now winter. With a little help from dear Sandy, Snowshoe has opened early this year and is ready to be shrod upon. So please join me in not studying for finals (for one day at least) and lets go slide down a snowy hill with pieces of wood strapped to our feet! Now i understand …
Kayak Roll Session
Whether you are an experienced kayaker or just a beginner kayaker just looking for some pool time and perhaps a new paddling buddy, check out these roll sessions. These sessions are unstructured, providing plenty of time to practice various skills at your own pace. There is no formal instruction. However, there should be a few people on hand who are …
Secluded Farm Trail Early Bird Loop Hike
For those of you who are staying in Ch-ville during holidays – join me for an early morning loop on the Secluded Farm Trails off Monticello (Saunders) Boardwalk! We’ll jump-start our day with steady elevation gain, and in 40 minutes be rewarded with views of Charlottesville below us through the leaves. This is a 4.5-mile circuit hike with total elevation …
Priest and Crabtree Falls Day Hike
For all those waitlisted on day hikes this weekend, here’s another option. This will be a 8 mile stroll, hitting the Priest summit and all the cool waterfalls on Crabtree. Be prepared for some elevation, and perfect new profile pic material. Bring: Water Lunch/snacks A happy trails attitude We provide a ride in a car and gas $$$s. Drivers get …
Sherando Lake Hike
This will be a 10mi loop wotha fun rock scramble, great views, and waterfalls. Bring water, snacks. Club provides seat in a car/gas money. Drivers get off the waitlist first.
Kayak Roll Practice / Pool Session
You know you want to come back early from Thanksgiving break so that you can learn how to roll one of them kayak things, and hit up a brewery! But do make up your minds and sign up early so that I know if we have enough to hold the session or not. Ok, on with usual description: Whether you …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
I need to get in a boat and paddle something. My plan is to daytrip WV Saturday, and boogey back for some celebrations in cville or possibly a film premier in Lynchburg. The options are pretty open. On the intermediate side of paddling, there is the NRG (III-IV), Lower Gauley (IV) and Middle Fork (III-IV). Or we can step, things …
Red River Over Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving break! I for one am thankful for steep sandstone and and potential for a great trip of climbing. So join me for a 4-day climbing trip to one of North America’s premier climbing destinations, the Red River Gorge The current plan is for to leave town on Thursday (11/22), at 5AM . We will be returning to Charlottesville …
137th 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 …
Blackrock Summit Hike
This is a 10 mile loop with great views from the summit, bring water, snacks. Club provides gas money/seat in a car, drivers get off the waitlist first.
Trayfoot Mountain Loop Hike
This is a 12 mile loop, we will stop for lunch at Blackrock summit to enjoy foliage and panoramic view. Bring lunch, water, snacks. Club provides gas money/seat in a car. Drivers get off the waitlist first.
Beginner-Intermediate Kayaking on the James Cancelled
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Clip Some Bolts, Climb Some Rocks, Have Some Fun
CLIMBS: Unknown area as of yet but expect a few 5.9s, but mostly 5.10 and up MINIMUM TRIP REQUIREMENTS: -Ability to tie in and lead belay -Climb 5.10 cleanly on lead -Ask me if you are unsure DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL: -Sat 10/27/2012 at 6:30 AM The drive is approximately 3 hours each way. Please do NOT sign up for this trip unless: …
Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Swap
Ladies and Gentlemen, i know exactly what y’all’ve been thinking. You want to go to snowshoe this winter, but you don’t have any skis/snowboard/monoski/waterski/crosscountryski/snowtube/whatever. Well here is your chance. This saturday and sunday there will be a ski swap at Freestyle just a few minutes down 29. Le Swap: a big tent in a parking lot filled with luscious gnar …
Kayak Roll Practice
Whether you are an experienced kayaker or just a beginner kayaker just looking for some pool time and perhaps a new paddling buddy, check out these roll sessions. These sessions are unstructured, providing plenty of time to practice various skills at your own pace. There is no formal instruction. However, there should be a few people on hand who are …
Indigenous Trees of Central Virginia
Join Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry on an autumn 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 parking lot. Identifying Trees: http://www.dof.virginia.gov/edu/resources/pub_FFacts_IdentifyingTrees.pdf Common Native Trees of Virginia (132 pages, download free online) http://www.dof.virginia.gov/edu/print/Common-Native-Trees.pdf The book can also …
Lite Hike at Chris Greene Lake
Come join me after classes for a nice, moderately easy hike at Chris Greene Lake Park in the Albemarle County. It is about 2+ miles on uneven terrain with some lake views and takes about an hour. http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=parks&relpage=2737 We will meet at the Bonnycastle Circle and carpool to the trailhead (about 11 miles, 15-20 minutes drive).
Austin-Furnace Loop Hike
This is a 12mile loop with 2000ft elevation gain, great views from Blackrock summit midway. Bring water, snacks. Drivers get off the waitlist first.
Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
Have you ever wanted to learn the natural antidote for poison ivy, or what you could use to treat cuts, bee stings, or colds if you lost your first aid kit? or some wild edible fruits, nuts, and greens? On this short walk we will identify at least 10 common wild edible and medicinal plants amid the autumn beauty of …
Rivanna Trail Lite Hike – Fontaine Avenue to 5th Street
This will be approximately a 6-mile out-and-back hike on the Rivanna Trail – 3 miles from Fontaine Avenue to 5th Street and 3 miles back to Fontaine Avenue. Be prepared for a moderately easy hike on a dirt track interrupted by some short road walks, a walk through a tiny bamboo forest, and three stream crossings (one using an overhead …
Lite Hike on the Rivanna Trail
This is approximately a 3.7-mile loop hike on the Rivanna Trail, ~1.85 miles from Barracks Road to Greenbrier Drive and 1.85 miles back to Barracks Road. Be prepared for a moderate hike primarily on a dirt track, but with some gravel sections, a stream crossing, some asphalt/concrete, and a cute little baby bridge. We will use the Emmet Street crosswalk …
Lite Hike on the Rivanna Trail
This is approximately a 3.7-mile loop hike on the Rivanna Trail ~1.85 miles from Barracks Road to Greenbrier Drive and 1.85 miles back to Barracks Road. Be prepared for a moderate hike primarily on a dirt track, but with some gravel sections, a stream crossing, some asphalt/concrete, and a cute little baby bridge. We will use the Emmet Street crosswalk …
Lite Hike on the Rivanna Trail
This is approximately a 3.7-mile loop hike on the Rivanna Trail ~1.85 miles from Barracks Road to Greenbrier Drive and 1.85 miles back to Barracks Road. Be prepared for a moderate hike primarily on a dirt track, but with some gravel sections, a stream crossing, some asphalt/concrete, and a cute little baby bridge. We will use the Emmet Street crosswalk …
Clip Some Bolts, Climb Some Rocks, Have Some Fun
CLIMBS: Unknown area as of yet but expect a few 5.9s, but mostly 5.10 and up MINIMUM TRIP REQUIREMENTS: -Ability to tie in and lead belay -Climb 5.10 cleanly on lead -Ask me if you are unsure DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL: -Sat 9/15/2012 at 7:30 AM The drive is approximately 3 hours each way. OTHER: Priorities are given to the following members: -Drivers …
Secluded Farm Trail Early Bird Loop Hike
Join me for an early morning loop on the Secluded Farm Trails off Monticello (Saunders) Boardwalk! We’ll jump-start our day with steady elevation gain, and in 40 minutes be rewarded with views of Charlottesville below us through the leaves – all before classes start! This is a 4.5-mile circuit hike with total elevation gain of ~600 feet. After a gentle …
Stonefort, Triple Crown Bouldering Competition Part 2
Long story short: Drive out friday Oct 12, Bouldering Comp Saturday, Return Sunday Lots of info below… email me if you have questions or concerns. Details are being coordinated, but I wanted to get this info out early. Details for the comp are also not posted online yet other than the date. It is the 10th anniversary of the Triple …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking- the Lower James
So there’s an intro and an advanced kayaking trip this weekend, what is missing? An intermediate trip… Richmond offers a unique white water run with its class 3 rapids and skyline in the background. We’ll run this section of the James as it flows alongside downtown Richmond with some class 2, 3 and 1 class 4 rapid – area famous …
Hound Ears, Triple Crown Bouldering Series Part I
For those of you who don’t know what the triple crown is… “The goal of the Triple Crown is twofold. First and foremost, the mission is to raise funds for two organizations dedicated to maintaining climbers’ access: the Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition and The Carolina Climbers’ Coalition. These two organizations have been instrumental in the acquisition of land for the climbing …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
I figure it’s my turn to organize the weekly adventure to West Virginia, so let’s get together and go find some whitewater on the Lower NRG. TIME I plan on leaving Friday night and staying at Ray’s Campground, then hitting the Lower NRG both days unless other opportunities present themselves. All times will be contingent on when everyone can get …
Hike to Swimming Hole in Riprap Hollow
If you’d like to escape the heat and the crowds at Blue Hole, Riprap Hollow is a great place to find a cool swimming hole. It’s on the Shendandoah side of the Blue Ridge, 40 min. from UVA so there’s no crowds and it’s should be low 90’s at the hottest. Bring plenty of water for 4-5 mi. or so …
Beginner-Really Advanced Whitewater Kayaking for the Better Half: Boaterchick Festival
If you haven’t heard, there’s a whitewater kayaking festival next weekend that’s by-women, for-women, offering women-only clinics taught by women, river trips guided by women… It’s what kayaking would have been on mythical island of Lesbos. This trip is going there. Here’s what they say about the festival on their website: “The Boater Chick™ Festival (“BCF”) is a grass-roots, not-for-profit …
Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
The Monticello boardwalk trail is one of the better places near C’ville for identifying edible and medicinal wild plants and offers a nice view over the city. If you’d like to identify and pick a few plants to spice up a spring salad or use for first aid while out hiking this might be the adventure for you! Everything we …
Beginner-Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
Participating in Consolidated Tailgating Day otherwise known as Foxfield Races? What better way to shake off your hangover the next morning than to find some chilly whitewater to swim in (If you can’t roll or stay upright). We will plan to go to the beautiful Balcony Falls (Class II+ (III)) section of the James River in Glasgow. This is a …
Pre-Creekathon Beginner-Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
Get your kayak on! This trip is for folks who have taken an intro class but have limited river experience. We’ll be going to the James River – either the lovely section known as Balcony Falls or the wonderful section known as the Upper James in Richmond. Preference will be for Balcony Falls if there’s enough water. If there’s desire, …
Cooking with Wild Edible Plants
If you’re looking for a greater culinary adventure than going out to eat at the Corner this might be the adventure for you. We’ll head out to Walnut Creek a couple hours before the Creekathon, learn how to safely identify and gather some select wild edible plants and then prepare a couple dishes before the picnic starts, using a cooking …
Beginner Whitewater Kayaking (Saturday)
Response to my original trip description was poor, so I’ve hereby re-branded this trip as: BEGINNER WHITEWATER KAYAKING! And we’re likely going to Balcony Falls (no canoes or fishing) I’ve adjusted the signup deadline to 2:00 AM Saturday… and departure time to 10 AM Saturday (*From Bonnycastle*). We may return earlier than indicated depending on how much carnage there is. …