It is cold again, therefore we must hit the slopes! Club provides gas and a ride out, you pay for any rentals, lift tickets and/or food. I will set the trip to waitlist only and take people off the list as drivers sign up. Hope to see you Tuesday! Lift ticket: $42 Rentals: Board – $43 Skis – $33 If …
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Mountain Biking Walnut Creek — Today!
Come biking to some great trails in Charlottesville. The weather is going to be perfect, so come enjoy it! The club has bikes you can use. Sign up if you’re interested — you don’t have to have experience!
Bird Knob Hike
This is 8 ml hike with 1,690 ft elevation change. It is located near Massanutten (the next ridge after Shenandoah NP). The route is an uneventful loop with two spectacular vistas. In the hike classification it is rated by 3 (fairly easy). According to weather forecast this weekend seems to be a little bit cold (~35F ) & sunny. So, …
Climbing Thursday at Peak
So Ive had a hellish week. By wednesday (tomorrow), I will have completed 3 tests, an oral presentation, a four page essay, and two labs, along with other homework. So on thursday i want to get the hell out of dodge and go climbing at peak. We’ll leave at 5:15 from Echols, and probably be back around 1130 (if you …
Cross-Country Skiing in Wv!
Ever tried cross country skiing? It’s really fun, arobic, and requires little experience. We’ll be traveling to White Grass Touring Center near Canaan Valley, WV where we will spend Saturday skiing on their 50km of trails. Right now, it looks like we might get some snow on Saturday! We will leave Friday afternoon and drive to Canaan Valley, where we …
Sunday at Wintergreen–Late Shift
Skiing/Boarding at Wintergreen You are responsible for Lift Ticket/Rentals Club provides gas # of attendees will increase if we get more drivers
Sat. Climbing at Peak (+ Optional Pizza)
Let’s go climbing at Peak this Saturday! All levels of climbers are welcome, but the number of people who don’t know how to belay will be limited. Everyone will go to the waitlist – you’ll be added off the waitlist by Friday night based on the number of belayers and spots in cars. I’ll let you know if we’ll need …
Sunday Afternoon at Wintergreen!
End your weekend on a good note – Let’s hit the slopes now that the weather is cold again! Wintergreen is making snow every night this week on most slopes, and as of this evening, 4 lifts are open. I will set the trip to waitlist only, and remove people as drivers sign up – See you Sunday! Sunday Lift …
Grayson Highlands Winter Backpacking
If you like putting on frozen solid boots in the morning this trip could be for you! The Mt Roger’s and Grayson Highlands areas offer exquisite beauty with 360 degree views. Hopefully we can share these views with the free roaming ponies (i have no idea if the ponies are left out during the winter). We will do some night …
Jmu Climbing Competition
climbers. This year we are going to blast a new competition. in past our club members have done incredible in all competitions and levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced W/M). so let’s do it also this year. this year victims are JMU folks 😉 you get a full day of climbing plus lunch (maybe Tshirt) so even if you don’t win anything …
Fun Climbing Competition
climbers. This year we are going to blast a new competition. in past our club members have done incredible in all competitions and levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced W/M). so let’s do it also this year. this year victims are JMU folks 😉 you get a full day of climbing plus lunch (maybe Tshirt) so even if you don’t win anything …
Late Friday Wintergreening
For those of you who cant make the earlier time I created this adventure. We will leave at 3:15 and board/ski till they kick us out or when people and drivers agree to leave. Everyone will be waitlisted till people with cars sign up. Lift ticket: $32 Ski rental: $24 Board rental: $34
Climbing at Peak, Without the Dancing, But Double the Fun!
Hey guys, same deal as usual, leave at 5:15 on Thursday. We will be leaving with the other people, but split ways later. Ive limited the trip to one person, so everyone will go to waitlist at first. Thanks
Climbin’ and Clubbin’ (Peak Experiences and Mars Bar)
This trip is for climbers and dancers of all levels, but you must know how to belay and pass Peak’s belay test to go. We will go to Peak, get pumped up, climb for awhile and then take the party to Mars Bar in Richmond for their Thursday night POP 80’s PARTY playing “the best of 80’s pop and dance …
Dolly Sods Reconnaissance Mission
Who: A group of hearty souls ready for a beating. Where: Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods When: February 10th – 12th Goal: Gain access to Dolly Sods. I’ve been trying to find the best winter access to Dolly Soggy for backpacking trips. It’s time to test out some of the options. On Friday evening we will drive to Canaan Valley …
Saturday Peak Trip
Escape the cold and give Rocky Top a break… Come out to Peak with us this Saturday. All levels are welcome. what to bring: shoes, harness, belay device, $11 admission club pays for: gas
Sunday Night at Wintergreen
Does anyone have a hankering for some snowboarding (or skiing)? I plan to leave at 4PM, hopefully enough time for everyone to shake off the night before. We will leave for home at 10 or whenever anyone wants to leave or they kick us out. Prices are: $32 for night lift tickets $24 for ski rentals $34 for snowboard rentals …
Friday Afternoon Ski/Board
So as some of you may have noticed a cold front is pushing through. This means lots of snowblowing at night! The plan is to meet at Echols at 12:30 and head up to Wintergreen for the afternoon ski session. I’m guessing we’ll ski for 4 to 5 hours and be back around 7. I have set the trip size …
Advanced Rock Climbing
Heading back to the pass to establish some more routes. The weather looks a little sketchy but the rock is steep enough to where it doesn’t matter. We will be working mostly harder sport routes and mabye a trad route or two. So if you want to come wip off some steep sandstone then definantly sign up. There may be …
Crevasse Rescue 1/Glacier Rope Up Workshop
finally a bad weather for a weekend. this is aimed to be a start point for people who dream about alpine or expeditions (I know some of you). if you have mountain climbing experience I recommend it. we talk about how the glacier rope up is for different number of teams and stuff like that. then I show you how …
Climbing at Peak Thursday Night
Hey guys: Climbing at Peak Thursday night! Cost is $5.50, club pays for gas if you drive! We will depart at 5:15 pm from Echols Dorm, please be there a few minutes early if you need gear. Also, if you want to be back earlier than what is listed on the trip, please do not sign up. I want everyone …
White Oak Canyon Hike 2
Taking into accout popularity of White Oak Canyon hikes (according to Meghan), let’s set the 2d trip to this attractive place. Just in order to don’t make it too crowded we will go on Sun. Other point we will probably start out of Shenandoah Park and will go up at the beginning and down at the end. (At least I’ve …
Friday Afternoon Skiing
As most of you have probably noticed, the weather has become cold again, which means that Wintergreen can blow lots of snow. The plan is to meet at Echols at 11:30 and head up to Wintergreen for the afternoon ski session (12:30-4:30). I anticipate that we will ski for the whole 4 hours and be back no later than 6:30 …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing at Franklin
if you flash most of 5.8s (Top rope- outdoors) join this mid-winter climbing trip. we will sport climb however there would be top ropes. we leave Charlottesville early and can stop at the China buffet in Harrisonburg on the way back if people want it. *********************** VERY IMPOERTANT: if you lead any route easier than 5.10 there you MUST let …
Climbing Thursday Night at Peak!
Hey everyone: Lets all go climbing Thursday night at Peak! I would like to leave at exactly 5:15 p.m., so please show up a few minutes early so we can check the numbers, get gear for people, etc. If you want to leave early, please dont sign up! I would like for everyone to get as much climbing time as …
Winter Hike and Waterfalls in Shenendoah
The Cedar Run & Whiteoak Canyon trail parallels several beautiful waterfalls. The first half of the 9-mile loop, we’ll hike downhill to the bottom of a valley, and we’ll hike out for the second half. There’s also a natural waterslide, so if sliding into a freezing pond during the heart of winter sounds appealing, bring a bathing suit and towel! …
Classic Day Hike
Come hike Old Rag on Sunday! This is one of my favorite day hikes closest to grounds, come see why! We’ll leave mid-morning Sunday, drive an hour to get there, hike for about 2 hours to the summit, and head back down/home. The hike is moderately strenuous (plus rock scrambling), so wear good shoes and bring a lot of water! …
Let’s Hike Mount Pleasant, Say?
If you like solitude and love areas that feel wild, your heart will soar at Mount Pleasant. The namesake mountain and the bald atop Cold Mountain provide can’t-miss vistas that, on the clearest days, span 4 of Virginia’s geographic areas. (The Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Shenandoah Valley, and Alleghenies.) It’s roughly a six mile loop, though the elevation change isn’t too …
Day Hike at Rapidan-Laurel Prong-Hazeltop
We’ll be doing a moderately difficult hike to Big Rock Falls, pass through Rapidan Camp (formerly Camp Hoover) – and check out Hoover’s retreat, and then back along Hazeltop Ridge which should give us some great views of the area. The loop is 7.2 miles, with an elevation loss and gain of 1500ft. you should bring: warm clothes in layers …
Thursday Climbing at Peak
School started. Get over it and start procrastinating. You know the drill. “Let’s go climbing at Peak this Thursday! All levels of climbers are welcome, but the number of people who don’t know how to belay will be limited. Everyone will go to the waitlist – you’ll be added off the waitlist by Thurs. morning based on the number of …
Intermediate/Advanced Climbing
We’ll go to Goshen Pass and do some sport and trad climbing. Everyone will be waitlisted and people will be choosen depending on previous exposure to the area as well as experience with these types of climbing. There is a short(several hundred yards) but VERY steep approach so bring appropriate shoes. Weather looks like 55 with some chance of rain. …
Spring Break in St. John
Come to St. John for Spring Break and do some scuba, paddling, hiking, or just enjoy the beach… and meet some new friends while you’re at it. We will be renting some sweet tents that are located beachfront in Cinnamon Bay. There’s something for everyone! ~~~~ www.cinnamonbay.com ~~~~ everything you need to know about where we are staying! with the …
Friday Afternoon Skiing at Wintergreen
Let’s start the first week of school off right with a little Friday afternoon skiing at Wintergreen! For those of you that are fourtunate enough to have Friday’s off, or no afternoon classes, the plan is to meet at Echols at 11:30 and head up to Wintergreen for the afternoon ski session (12:30-4:30). I anticipate that we will ski for …
Backpacking – Apple Orchard Falls
Join me for a weekend of tramping in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’ll head out onto the Appalachian Trail Friday night, hiking under one mile by headlamp to the Thunder Hill Shelter (lean-to). On Saturday we’ll take the Apple Orchard Falls Trail and Cornelius Creek Trail, ending up back on the AT at the Cornelius Creek Shelter for Saturday night …
Rockytop, Today
Everybody , specially beginners are welcome. If you climb there everyday don’t sign up this trip ( I mean you Rick) please. I will show you the basic stuff if you have never done this before. club provides: everything
Friday Climbing, Intermediate/Advanced
The weekend’s weather does not seem appropriate for climbing but Friday looks the best climbing weather!!! So I need to work more at lab now to not feel guilty on Friday 😉 We will sport climb there, 5.7-5.12, so If you know how to lead, sign up. if you don’t lead but top rope 5.8+ outdoors, go ahead and sign …
Day Hike – Wildcat Ridge and Riprap Trails
This is a 9.5 mile circuit hike (loop) in the southern portion of Shenandoah National Park. According to the book in front of me, this is a very picturesque route… If the weather is looking iffy, make sure to check your email Friday night as I will either cancel the trip or postpone it to Sunday. You bring: layers (avoid …
Day Hike – Wildcat Ridge and Riprap Trails
This is a 9.5 mile circuit hike (loop) in the southern portion of Shenandoah National Park. According to the book in front of me, this is a very picturesque route… If the weather looks bad for Saturday I will cancel the trip or postpone it to Sunday. So if the weather is looking iffy make sure to check your email …
Climbing at Peak!
Let’s go climbing at Peak this Thursday! All levels of climbers are welcome, but the number of people who don’t know how to belay will be limited. Everyone will go to the waitlist – you’ll be added off the waitlist by Thurs. morning based on the number of belayers and spots in cars. I’ll let you know by Thurs. morning …
Trad Climbing/ Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday or Sunday I am going to climb at the Old Rag’s classic, Strawberry Fields crack. The exact day depends on the weather and I will let you know by Friday night. There is a two hours approach hike plus an hour driving to the area. A very small group will be selected according to your abilities and my current …
Wintergreen Skiing!
We’ll head to Wintergreen early Sunday morning to hopefully beat the crowds. We’ll pick up our season passes (for those who haven’t done so yet) and then hit the slopes. Regular tickets are $38 on the weekend if you don’t have a pass. We’ll return when everyone is tired. Note that I do not have a ski rack on my …
Easy Sunday Afternoon Hike
The sun is back out…Let’s go for a hike! We’ll hike about 4 miles in the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Please bring one liter of water, sunscreen and wear good hiking shoes. Remember to dress in layers. Wool and synthetics are recommended over cotton.
Wintergreen Skiing, Pick Up Season Passes
We’ll head to Wintergreen early Sunday morning to beat the crowds. We’ll pick up our season passes (for those who haven’t done so yet) and then hit the slopes. Regular tickets are $38 on the weekend if you don’t have a pass. We’ll return when everyone is tired. Note that I do not have a ski rack on my car, …
Rapelling Workshop/Beginner
Everybody is welcome to sign up, no prior experience required. but if you are a climber and planning to do more advanced climbing in future like multipitches this is highly recommended. (please do not sign up if you have attended similar clincs before) I will show you different rapelling styles and rapelling backups (safety systems) and we practice them. One …
Post Finals Ski Adventure
Finals are over, the holidays are still a week away, if you go home now, you’re parents will just annoy you… Lets go skiing!! We’ll leave Friday, stay in a large house in Cass Friday night, wake up early saturday morning and ski all day, sleep in Cass again Saturday night, then return to c’ville (or not) on Sunday. Cross …
Climbing: Learning the Basics at Rocky Top Climbing Gym
Let’s go climb at Rocky Top this Friday. Rocky Top is the local climbing gym in Charlottesville, and it is a great place for beginners to learn how to climb. No experience is necessary. If you do not know how to belay, tie in to a harness, etc…. here is your chance to learn. You’ll be put on the waitlist …
My Yearly Pre-Finals Horseback-Riding Trip.
Hello! Welcome to my yearly pre-finals horseback-riding trip. As with my other trips, this one is very beginner friendly. No prior horse experience required. This year we will heading somewhere new. No more of the cheap, though faraway horses in Altavista. This time we are going to Star B Stables in Fisherville, near Staunton, about 30 minutes away, for a …
Nighttime Trail Run on O-Hill.
We’ll meet at Echols, and run on the trails of O-hill. I suspect we’ll go 3 miles. We’ll make a loop. We’ll start on the road, running past St. Thomas Aquinas, then Zehmer Hall. We’ll continue on that dirt road till we hit the Rivanna trail. We’ll take the Rivanna trail South till Fontain Ave, then head back, running past …
Old Rag Mountain Hike
The Old Rag Mountain hike in the Shenandoah National Forest is one of the most popular hikes in the mid-atlantic region. With spectacular panoramic views it’s no wonder you are bound to see more people than on any of the other hikes in the area. Let’s do this hike on possibly last sunny fall Sunday. It is 8 mls loop, …
Climbing at Peak
It is about that time again…. Thursday it student night at Peak and the entrance fee is only 5.50$. Peak has routes for climbers of all abilities. Club provides all gear and covers gas expenses. The trip capacity will be set to one. I will add members as they sign up based upon: their willingness to drive (if they have …