After the next three of days of exam hell, I really can’t wait to take a break from everything, and what better way to do that than some light backpacking! And since it’s the weekend before Thanksgiving break, it’s gonna be Thanksgiving themed – which means we’re gonna be bringing as much of a Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy in the …
On this week’s installment of my biweekly Shenandoah hiking series, we’re gonna be hitting Chimney & Calvary Rocks loop, and maybe Blackrock Summit afterwards, depending how long we take at Chimney Rock. As with last time, I have a car and a Shenandoah National Park pass, so at least four people are covered. AllTrails (Chimney/Calvary Rocks): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/calvary-and-chimney-rocks-trail AllTrails (Blackrock Summit): …
Ever want to try free soloing without the anxiety that comes with putting your life in imminent danger? May I present to you: Deep Water Soloing. Basically, the climbs are right next to 10+ feet deep water that will catch you when you’re done climbing or happen to fall on your way up. We’re lucky enough that we live only …
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what is uppppppp fellow reservoir enthusiasts??!? are you ready to go on a super awesome hike led by a (potentially under qualified but still cool) first year? if so, keep reading – the plan is super simple: 8:30 – leave Echols 8:45 – arrive at the Res 9:00-12:00 – hike and stop for lunch/snacks along the way! 12:30ishhh – arrive …
I’ve seen so many fall colors recently around Grounds and its super cool but do you know what’s even better than that?! Seeing fall colors on top of Humpback of course. So that means a hike to Humpback so we can see all the pretty fall colors and catch a beautiful sunset while we’re at it (it doesn’t get better …
Yo. Humpback rocks on hump day! The plan is to go to humpback rocks on hump day and see the sunset on hump day. Meet at 6:00 pm at Echols Arrive at Humpback Rocks at around 6:30 Hike to top (around 1 mile) and see sunset at 7:27 pm Stay for a little while and head back Gear: Flash Light …
Whats up my nature admirers, this upcoming fall I am planning on doing a lot of observatory drawing of foliage because its one of my favorite things to do! Drawing nature is such an amazing mindful experience and teaches you how to ~really~ look and see. If you’re hoping to hone your sketching skillz or just take a break to …
**DRIVERS GET PRIORITY** (but this trip is less than 15 miles from our starting point so no gas reimbursment this time) HEY EVERYONE! I really want to go on a hike somewhere this week but have had large amounts of homework and club meetings taking up time. Now I can’t wait to end my week with a walk around Saunders …