as a fourth year student i’ve made the commitment to myself that i can’t spend a full day of the weekend dedicated to school work. this sunday i have no fun festivities planned, which leaves too much time for the textbooks, so i’m calling on you outdoors folks to join me in taking a break & watching the sun set …
We will be driving up to Snowshoe Mountain this Saturday morning, leaving at 6:30 a.m. in order to get there by the opening of the lifts. Saturday night we will be camping out in either: a) The Greenbriar River Trail Trail-Head in Cass, WV or b) The backyard of one of the cabins in Cass (piggy-backing off of Landon’s trip) …
I HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY CONTACTED ME AND PAID. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THESE PEOPLE Whistler Blackcomb is consistently rated as the number one ski resort in North America, and this is pretty much all you need to know about that. We will be skiing the 200+ trails …
This year we have both Monday and Tuesday off for “Reading Days”… make the best of them by rafting the Upper AND Lower Gualey! This is going to be incredible! The Gualey River is located in West Virginia. Here’s what a former officer (Marc) had to say about it: “The upper Gauley is a world class white water mecca, and …
Devil’s Marbleyard is tucked deep into Arnold’s Valley. Although not very well-known, it is one of the most spectacular hikes in Virginia because it has fun scrambling and great views. The drive is about 1 1/2 hours, and we’ll start with an easy 1.5 mile hike through the woods. From there, the mountain opens up into a 100 acre outcrop …
Let’s go hiking Saturday at Wintergreen, it’s not just for skiing as I recently found out. This is a description I found of the trails at Wintergreen: Thirty miles of marked hiking trails, maintained by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation, ensure close-up, on-foot enjoyment of Wintergreen’s sensational mountain setting. Our trails vary in degree of difficulty, with many adjoining the famous …
This is a 5 mile hike at the Ivy Creek Natural Area, which is only 5 miles away from here (thus gas will not be reimbursed). Tomorrow is supposed to be a beautiful day for hiking!! Please bring a lunch.
*I sent out an email regarding this trip last week, please do not sign up until you contact me via e-mail first* After driving 25 glorious hours from Charlottesville, VA to Breckenridge, CO, we will be spending 5 days skiing and snowboarding at 2 of the best resorts in North America, Breckenridge and Vail. The cost of this trip includes …
The basics: After driving to beautiful Jay Peak, Vermont, you will spend four AMAZING days skiing/snowboarding. Jay Peak is known for the freakish amount of snow it receives each year, and we are planning on taking advantage of it again this year. Also unique to Jay are the extensive glades which cover the mountain, they pretty much let you ski …
In honor of the changing seasons and the coming of the delightful brisk fall air–I propose a camping trip to the outerbanks (an awesome area on the atlantic ocean, if you’ve never been) of North Carolina for some fresh ocean air and quality outdoor time in the fine company of fellow outdoors club members and a bountiful array of fall …
Hey, you! Jump out of a plane! Do it soon, like two weeks from now. (Remember when you were younger, and parental lessons about peer pressure always featured the example of – “if little Jimmy jumped off a cliff would you do it too?”) (And you were like “YEAH, that Jimmy is a sweeet dude!”) October – in with Skydiving, …
Hey, you! Jump out of a plane! Do it soon, like two weeks from now. (Remember when you were younger, and parental lessons about peer pressure always featured the example of – “if little Jimmy jumped off a cliff would you do it too?”) (And you were like “YEAH, that Jimmy is a sweeet dude!”) October – in with Skydiving, …
The James is a little on the low side right now, but there is a chance for rain later this week, so Im crossing my fingers and planning a trip. This section of the James is very unique in that it goes through the middle of a city. Not to mention it has some fun play spots and a great …
This sounds like a neat hike to try out. It is about an hour from Charlottesville and is considered one of the best hikes in Virginia. Crabtree Falls, the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, is a popular attraction located in Nelson County, Virginia, just six miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27. Crabtree …
It’s finally spring! What better way to celebrate the weather this weekend than going to Lake Sherando on its opening day? We will drive about an hour, park, and choose from several leisurly short hikes or a combination of them. One of these 2.5 mile hikes has a beautiful waterfall and wading pool that might be fun. When we have …
It’s finally spring! What better way to celebrate the weather this weekend than going to Lake Sherando on its opening day? We will drive about an hour, park, and choose from several leisurly short hikes or a combination of them. One of these 2.5 mile hikes has a beautiful waterfall and wading pool that might be fun. When we have …
I wanted to go camping this weekend, but didn’t plan it because I expected it to be raining right now. It is certainly not raining. Rather, it is beautiful outside, and the air looking down from mountains might be clearer from last night’s a-cleansin. I’m going to go hike and camp in SNP as soon as possible. I’m not sure …
With the shitty warm weather we’ve been having, who knows how much longer the ski/board season will be?! Lets hit the slopes while there’s still snow! We depart from Echols at 5:30 and ride until we’re sick of it or until the park closes at 10. If you need to rent it’s $24 for skis and $34 for a board. …
We’ll be going to Peak for college night. If you haven’t taken the belay test we’ve got you taken care of. (and we won’t have to wait in Charlottesville either, for those of you who have) Return time is negotiable, based on the number of drivers. I’ll waitlist everyone at first and let in as many as we can fit …
Join up for some mountain biking at Walnut Creek Park. It’s an easy 20 minute drive to the park, and we’ll spend about 2 hours exploring the singletrack. It may be a little warm, but bring a jacket for before and after the ride. Wear shorts and a T-shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty. I’m capping the trip at …
We will be heading out for West Virginia to do some paddling over this weekend. The plan is to leave Friday, paddle two days, and get back late Sunday. In order to go you must have a roll that you feel confident doing in whitewater. You must have experience on multiple rivers. I will ask for a list of the …
Saturday June 4th is national trails day and the RTF (Rivanna Trails Foundation) is putting together a huge morning workday from 8:30 to 1pm. The RTF is serving lunch afterwards with music and ‘fun surprises’. So if you like to use the Rivanna Trail and want to give back, would like to check it out and learn about trail maintenance, …
Take a break from studying and finals to remind yourself it’s GOOD to be at UVA with a hike up Old Rag Mountain! It’s a fun hour drive each way, and about a 7 mile, 4 hour round trip hike, with an elevation gain of 2,200 feet for a total of 3,291 ft. Great views from the top, with a …
With the beuatiful weather we are supposed to have and all the rain we are supposed get next week, it’s time for a kayak trip. I’m going to head down to the James River this coming Saturday (April 2nd) and do the Richmond section. This is an amazing section of river because you get to paddle some fun whitewater with …
If anyone is going to be around over break, come join me in a beautiful loop in the countryside. In my short experience as a road biker this ride has become my favorite. We’ll travel through the valley on a 27 mile loop starting from Free Union, out to White Hall, and back around. There are spectacular views of the …
Mountain Biking at Walnut Creek Park. Walnut Creek is about 20 minutes south of Charlottesville with about 15 miles of mountain biking/hiking/running trails surrounding a lake. The trails vary in difficulty from beginner to expert, so don’t worry if you’re inexperienced. The club has 1 sedan rack and one hatchback/SUV rack which hold a total of 6 bikes. I have …
I haven’t decided which hike I’d like to do yet. I’m deciding from Riprap Hollow (9.6 miles) and Cedar/Whiteoak Canyon (8 or 9.3 miles depending on which way you go). They are each about an hour away, maybe less. Both have waterfalls and will be great hikes. You should bring: plenty of water, layers of warmer clothes, lunch Club provides: …
Peak Experiences is one of the finest climbing gyms in Virginia, and is only an hour away. There’s a belay test that first timers to the gym have to take to be able to belay. So you should know how to belay if you are signing up. We’ll meet at Echols before we leave to get gear. Please be prompt …
This is going to be pure adventure: flying through some trails near the “grand canyon of the east” in search of abandoned mining towns, dodging WV hermits all stoked up about Bridge Day while pre-gaming in their huts, and following a leader who has no idea where he’s going. Its true – many WV hermits do live in huts and …
I’d like to head out to Rocky Top (in C-ville) for another midweek climb, so I figured I’d open it up to everyone else. The limit is 5, but I may add one or two more depending on drivers. You really only need to bring money ($7 to use the rock gym). My goal is to be at the gym …
Squeeze a day of hiking in between exams and rain! The weather Tuesday is supposed to be good, so we’ll drive out to Ramsey’s Draft in the George Washington National Forest- described as “a pristine, spring-fed mountain stream” surrounded by clusters of Eastern hemlock- and spend the morning and early afternoon hiking. Depending on the group’s interests and time constraints, …
This trip is for anyone who likes to paddle or wants to learn. I’ll have the boats out at Beaver Creek where I’ll spend some time with basic instructions including the forward stroke, maneuvering the boat, recovery techniques, T-rescues, and the eskimo roll. You can sign up if you’re a complete beginner and want to learn the basics, if you …
Canaan Valley is a beautiful resort in the mountains of WV that offer downhill ski/snowboard trails, and plenty of cross country ski/hiking trails. Across from Canaan valley is Timberline, another ski resort. Monday, Feb. 9th is customer appreciation day at Timberline, where we’ll be able to ski all day for $3 with vouchers from Freestyle (I’ll give them to you …
The club adopted a piece of 64 from exit 118 to 114. We will be picking up as much trash as possible from the side of the road. The weather looks to be nice for the weekend. (60 with 20% chance of rain). Outdoors at UVA provides: Trash Pickup signs for cars to see, orange vests, trash bags, gas. You …
reddish knob mountain biking on saturday. sustained 7-9 mile climb followed by numerous choices for screamin’ descents. this ride is STRENUOUS and TECHNICAL (by “technical” i mean not smooth). the club has 5 bikes w/ helmets that may be used (first to sign up get first dibs) or bring your own. also bring water and snacks for consumption during the …
The Sierra Student Coaltion is the student run branch of the Sierra Club. This group is hosting a Southeast conference this coming weekend in Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina, for all students interested in environmental issues. I think about fifty people are signed up for it so far, and some are coming far as far away as Flordia. It’ll be …
This trip will be a moderately strenuous 3-day, 2-night trip. We will go 7.7 miles the first day, 7.2 miles the second, and 4.8 the third. This daily schedule is considerably less than what most AT thru-hikers hike in a day. Each day leads to an AT shelter where we can stay the night. Alternatively, we can pick our own …
The trip is for climbers who can climb 5.8+. if you are not a climber you can also join the trip. Sat is the Bridge day.(it’s only once a year) we will arrive there around noon, watch Base jumpers and some other cool things then go and climb.(non climbers can stay there and enjoy watching the bridge day festival) at …
Fall break and “The Red River Gorge”! time to enjoy the year’s last nice weather to climb.This adventure is designed for climbers with any skill or no skill at all.you can either climb with us or join workshops in the big climbing festival there. we will leave Friday afternoon and be back Monday night. it’s 6 hours drive from here. …
This trip is suitable for complete beginners as well as intermediate climbers (up to 5.9). If you don’t know what level you climb at, then this trip is for you. Also, if you are an advanced climber and want to help teach, or set up topropes (practice makes perfect…) then sign up as well 🙂 The club supplies all needed …
We’re going to go to Dolly Sods, WV. You can actually get more information on the park at http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/dolly_sods_wilderness.htm. It’s about a 3 hour drive to get there. We’ll eat our dinner before we leave or in the car, your choice. We’ll have breakfast and dinner provided by the club on Saturday, breakfast for Sunday provided, and you’ll need to …
We will be exploring/crawling/scrambling through Breathing Cave- one of the largest caves in VA. This will be a fairly strenuous trip and previous experience would be great. Be prepared for chilly, slippery, muddy, dark, and cramped conditions… it’ll probably be fun too.
this trip is for beginners who can climb 5.8+ on top rope. also if you are interested to learn how to fall and how to lead join us this weekend.there will be a workshop for this bring water, lunch and rain clothes.
The upper Gauley is a world class white water mecca, and was home to the 2001 white water championships. For 23 days each fall the water level is controlled by the release from the Summersville Dam, bringing the flow to around 4,000 CuFt./Sec. (that’s fast!) and making this section ranked 2nd in the nation, 7th in the world for white …
This weekend we are heading Southeast toward the border of WV to climb in a new climbing site .the trip is for all climbers (including those who never climbed,but want to be a climber!) as well as trad climbers. we set top rope for 5.7-5.11 routes. also will take our rack for those who want to challenge themselves on some …
This trip is suitable for complete beginners as well as intermediate climbers (up to 5.9). If you don’t know what level you climb at, then this trip is for you. Also, if you are an advanced climber and want to help teach, or set up the topropes, sign up 🙂 The club supplies all needed climbing gear. You should bring …
This adventure is for people who never climbed before or they climb 5.6-5.8 top rope( if you don’t understand these numbers then you probably are qualified). Also i will take part of our nice rack so if you are an advanced climber who did trad climb before you also can join the trip and help the instructor to teach beginners. …
This is an 11.7 mile loop hike near Little Sluice Mountain and Cedar Creek near Woodstock, VA up I-81 North near the WV border. Enough near’s in there? 🙂 Anyway, according to mapquest it’s ~95 miles away, so I figure an hour and a half max to get there. We’ll park, hike for a few hours to a “softer and …
This is the same trip as the previous week minus hopefully the rain. In order to come on this trip, you MUST be able to sport climb or top rope at least 5.9, otherwise you will sit around most of the day since there are very few beginner climbs. If you are unsure whether you should come, email the trip …
This is a 9.6 mile (not very difficult) hike in Shenandoah Valley. “This is one of my two favorite hikes in all of Shenandoah National Park! We’ll see lots of beautiful waterfalls up close, and even get to go on a natural waterslide” (Matt Rosefsky, last years president). After the hike, which takes about 8 hours, we’ll go back to …