Disclaimer: This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool (https://outdoorsatuva.org/adventure/nrge-2026-main-carpool/) and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! You cannot go on this trip if you are not also on the main trip! Hello fellow NRGErs!!!! This is a half day hike in the afternoon, so I’d recommend joining …
coal has a few advantages as a source of fuel. it’s cheap, easy to burn, and there’s a lot of it. two things that coal is NOT are “CLEAN” and “BEAUTIFUL.” in fact, the only coal mines that are “CLEAN” and “BEAUTIFUL” are ones that are abandoned, which is great for us since that’s where we’re going on this NRGE …
Hey. We’re gonna go to the new and climb at whipporwill this friday we will leave at 12:30 from here and drive and then climb a bit until the sun sets. We’ll be clipping bolts, you should know how to do this, if not that is ok too. then we will go to ray’s and convene with the sprge people. …
Magical, musical hike during the magical, musical SPRGE! Join me for a riveting adventure: scouring all of Fayettesville for music (who knows where it could be hiding? at a store? on the ground? in my bag? in your soul??) and then taking our newfound music to Stone Cliff Trail (~5.4 miles) where we’ll make endless music in honor of the …
It’s rafting time! For this NRG rafting trip we will be paddling seven miles from Cundard to Fayette Station (the put in should be open again finally)! The lower section will consist of class III-IV whitewater and a pretty incredible gorge. Check out the rapids here: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2418/main There’s a slight chance the water will be too high for this section, …
Sport climbing (and maybe some trad) at SPRGE!! You have led before – maybe want to start leading some hard stuff / maybe get better at belaying / learn to clean / maybe try some trad climbs on toprope / mock lead. We can add another car if there is enough interest. We will decide crag later on depending on …
Want to go see a beautiful NRG-y sunset? Me too! The general idea is to leave from Ray’s after we all return from our Saturday trips and do the 3 mile round-trip hike to Long Point to catch the sunset before returning to the campsite and having an epic evening of partying and friendship. The hike is 1.6 miles each …
~this is a NRGE friday trip so please join only if you are already on a saturday trip and in the main carpool!~ Hello NRGE-lings! are you attending nrge and wish you were doing a silly little hike on friday? then join loreley & i as we meander around Long Point & watch the sunset over the iconic bridge!! We’re …
It’s NRGE rafting time! Come check out the lower New river gorge, complete with some fun rapids and great scenery. For this NRG rafting trip we will be paddling the lower section of the New from Cunard to Fayette Station. The lower section will consist of class III-IV whitewater and a pretty incredible gorge. Check out the rapids here: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2418/main …
This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! Surprise surprise. It is NRGE and we’re happy that it is NRGE so Sofia and Parker are here and we are going climbing again. PLEASE CLIMB WITH US. We will be climbing at …
Hey guys! We want to hit First Buttress to do some climbing, which is at the Meadow River, and has some pretty awesome 5.11-5.13 climbing! Second and Third Buttress are also options, though only some routes stay dry after a rain. First Buttress is one of the few dry crags at the New, so the plan is to go here …
Thurmond to Fayette Station, 14 miles of class III-IV This is a NRGE trip for people already on a Saturday trip. This is also an intermediate kayaking trip for kayakers with experience and comfort running at least class III and a very solid roll. Timeline- 9:00 am – meet at whitewater locker, grab gear 12:00 pm – set shuttle 4/5 …
~this is a NRGE friday trip so please join only if you are already on a saturday trip! and in the main carpool!~ Hello NRGE-lings!! are you attending nrge and wish you were doing a silly little hike on friday? then join charlotte & i as we meander around Long Point & watch the sunset over the iconic bridge!! This …
DISCLAIMER: This is a SUNDAY trip for NRGE so you need to ALREADY be signed up for a Saturday trip and the main carpool (https://outdoorsatuva.org/adventure/nrge-2024-main-carpool/) YOU CANNOT GO IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE MAIN TRIP + A SATURDAY TRIP! We’ve got a special cave in sight on the way back from NRGE that you won’t want to miss. Join …
DISCLAIMER: This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool (https://outdoorsatuva.org/adventure/nrge-2024-main-carpool/) and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! YOU CANNOT GO IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE MAIN TRIP Have you ever wanted to pursue a professional career as a stuntman but are afraid of the fastlife and heights? …
It’s rafting time! For this NRG rafting trip we will be paddling 14 miles from Thurmond to Fayette Station (twice the length of the normal NRG raft trip due to a closed put in!!) The lower section will consist of class III-IV whitewater and a pretty incredible gorge. Check out the rapids here: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2418/main TO PARTICIPATE: We will have two …
This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! Another weekend, another climbing trip at the new We’ll climb 5.10s/11s/12s location TBD based on the weather and the group. You should feel comfy sport climbing and belaying and if people want we’ll …
There’s lots of cool intermediate friendly climbing at the New. I’m interested in checking out Sandstonia at Bubba City or am open to checking out any other suggestions for areas. Here’s the link to MTB project: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105856043/sandstonia We plan to mostly climb in the 5.8-low 5.10 range. This trip is mostly intended for people with intermediate level of experience sport …
**NRGE has reached capacity at the moment, so this trip is primarily for those already on NRGE looking for a trip on Sunday (waitlist will prioritize those already on trips/main carpool, but if people drop from nrge there is potentially still space) Shihe and I wanna do some harder sport climbing before heading home from nrge, so come along if …
Hey everyone, Nothing better to start a day than a morning jog. Especially when the morning jog is at NRGE and the autumnal vibes are at their peak and you are so excited for the day’s adventures !!! also sunrise? okay enough said, just sign up already. Disclaimer: this is a NRGE TRIP, so you need to sign up for …
There’s a boulder field at Meadow River Gorge and it’s only a 10 minute drive from our campground. There are 67+ boulder problems there ranging from V0 to V9. Beginners are welcome – we’ll probably be climbing below V3 mostly. We’ll go over a bit of safety stuff about correct spotting technique and crash pad placement if we have beginners. …
Come along with Abby & I to have a fun and chill day of climbing at NRGE! We’re planning to spend the day at sandstonia, which is an awesome crag for newcomers as it has a nice quantity of lower grades (5.6-8). This is also a good trip for those interested in getting into sport climbing and want some easier …
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Hello excitable nrge friends. Exactly one year ago (approximately) last NRGE, Adam and I met on a climbing trip @ Cotton Club crag. This nrge, now that we are cool leaders or whatever, we figured it’d be a great start to nrge to go back and lead our own trip there. We’re aiming to leave around 8 am Friday to …
So you’ve been around the block and now you’re looking to spice up your mountain bike riding. Or maybe you’re a grizzled rider chasing after some new features. Where to from here? Come check out Wolf Creek Park with me! I’ve never been but it looks like it’s got some cool trails (check ’em out here: https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8024856/wolf-creek-park). Current plan is …
It’s that time of year again – fall is in the air, leaves are falling, and it’s time for our annual pilgrimage to the New River Gorge. Our trip wouldn’t be complete without a stop at one of Virginia’s premier mountain biking destinations: Douthat State Park. Filled with challenging climbs and exhilarating descents, Douthat is sure to please with something …
**THIS TRIP IS A COMPLIMENTARY ONE TO JADE’S** YOU WILL NOT GET OFF THIS WAITLIST UNLESS I SEE YOU ARE ON THE OTHER WAITLIST (aka u just gotta be on both trips to actually attend) Hello my whitewater hooligans! I want to take some people down the Upper Gauley because it is literally THE best rafting you can do in …
Here ye, here ye, calling all earth-dwellers! Do you love sales? Can’t pass up a good deal? Well consider this, TWO hikes. That’s right, TWO, as in 1 + 1 = 2, for the price of one! (which is free, by the way). The first hike: take a leisurely drive through some good ‘ol West Virginia state routes, arriving at …
Hello, my fine granola loving outdoors folk. Have you ever wanted to scale magnificent sandstone cliffs? Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with your ability to hang from a door frame merely by the tips of your fingers? Do you feel a strong urge to leave behind the classroom to touch rocks? If you answered yes to any …
Are you someone looking to full send at NRGE? Do you enjoy romps through the woods and killer views of bridges? Are you passionate about hiking in gorges? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the adventure for you. This hike is a really highly rated out-and-back trek through the woods of the NRG with great …
If you haven’t guessed from the title of this trip, I have been reading the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. Whether you believe that Helios pulls the sun across the sky with a Pegasus drawn chariot or that dumb stuff that Copernicus came up with, this trip is for you. This is a super chill sunrise trip to …
Howdy NRGE dudes, If anyone is looking for stuff to do Saturday afternoon come check out Glade Creek! It has several miles of secluded trails that follow a creek that feeds into the New River. About a mile up the trail is a sick rope swing over a waterfall. The plan is to leave from camp around noon, drive an …
Sunday morn long runs and brunch is quite possibly my favorite weekend activity in the world. I was willing to give this weekly ritual a break at NRGE for other various adventures but have failed to sign up for any Sunday trips, so here it is. I honestly have no real plan for this other than some running route recommendations …
hi! a last minute hike for this weekend! this is not an easy hike, its a little over 9 mi with 1,030 ft elevation gain, but it’s supposed to be super pretty with great views and BRIDGES! fun! my iten is as follows: 8:00 am wake up get stuff ready and drive to trailhead 8:35 am get to trailhead and …
Hello fellow lovers of the outdoors and New River Gorge Enthusiasts! I’ve personally mapped out this route for our enjoyment at NRGE and made sure to pick some of the more interesting and nicer trails – the Kaymoor Trail (8) follows the gorge and passes by relics of the gorge’s mining history; the Kaymoor Miners Trail (9) also includes relics …
What up homies? Ever thought you could surf? On a river? Well you can, and we are gonna: The Details: The Gauley River is home to the “Perfect Wave,” a small standing wave that is running at nearly any water level and asking for us to shred it up. Sunday morning we will pack up and head to the wave …
Come join some club alumni/OGs on a long day of hiking! This will be a long day with 4.20-6.9+ hours of hiking roughly 10-12 miles in the Fayetteville Area (https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/fayetteville-area-hiking-trails-map.htm). The itinerary we have planned may change, but it should be something along the lines of: 1. Leaving camp at around 8am (I’m driving) and parking at Long Point trail …
ALRIIIGHT fellow outdoorspeople!!! This hike is a) the NUMBER 3 MOST POPULAR HIKE (according to all trails) in the New River Gorge and b) apparently STEEP (hence leg day aspect) and BEAUTIFUL. Let’s spruce up our Saturday lunchtime with a LARGE dose of exercise/nature/beauty endorphins!! General Info About this Trip: – The Kaymoor Miners Trail is a short 1.6-mile out-and-back …
Come check out the 69th annual New River Cave Extravaganza! For this trip we will be camping overnight in the New River Cave. This cave has a good mix of open caverns, little crawls, and fun climbs. It’s about a mile long and has some really beautiful open spaces. We may possibly even see a waterfall depending on rain and …
This is for Sunday! And after climbing we will return to cville. Otherwise it’s the exact same description as my other nrge trip. We may or may not go to the same crag. This is a NRGE trip meaning once you are let off the waitlist here, you should sign up for the NRGE main carpool trip. This trip is …
This is for Saturday! I’m lazy and will copy this exact description for my Sunday trip. Make sure you know which one you’re on. This is a NRGE trip meaning once you are let off the waitlist here, you should sign up for the NRGE main carpool trip. This trip is beginner friendly! We can teach you the basics of …
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New River above the gorge is a ~9 mile stretch from Thurmond to Cunard, WV and has 5 class 2 rapids separated by a bit of calm water and ends with the famous class 3, “Surprise” rapid. This is a great place for beginners-intermediates to get an intro to big water, …
Hey Folks On the Gauley River there is a special place known as the “Perfect Wave” which is a standing wave with a long flat water pool behind it. I propose that on Sunday we go surf that mofo. Though it has been done before (there are a few grainy videos on YouTube) this will be a totally experimental trip. …
Hey guys! I feel like climbing at Summersville and you do too! This trip is open to all skill levels, whether it’s your first time or you’re trying to put down Apollo. We’ll be going to Summersville Lake, which is an awesome crag with plenty of climbs for all skill levels. We will leave Ray’s at 9 AM because I …
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THIS TRIP: The section of the New River above the gorge is an ~9 mile stretch from Thurmond to Cunard, WV and has 5 class 2 rapids separated by a bit of calm water and ends with the famous class 3, “Surprise” rapid. This is a great place for beginners-intermediates to get an intro to big water, …
Hey all, I’m back and worse at climbing than ever! I am giving up on school and gonna start stripping so might as well not do homework and go to NRGE for some climbing. Due to the hell that is the A-school I haven’t climbed in over a year so this will be getting me back in shape for climbing …
Although the NRGE has yet to begun, this trip will be about its farewell. On Sunday morning, we will wake up in the morning, pack up camp (get your stuff ready the night before pls), and mosey (aka drive) to the fine gem of Virginia, Douthat State Park. We will be doing the Beards Mountain Hike which is a jaunty …
Shred babies, I plan to do a beginner mountain biking + hiking combination trip on Saturday, leaving from Ray’s Campground at NRGE. The Arrowhead trail system is super beginner friendly and is a 20 minute drive from our campground, so we obviously must pay homage to the shred lords by riding them, or risk their wrath. Since beginner mountain bike …
Yo it’s NRGE time We will head out from Ray’s saturday morning ~9am. To start, will be hiking down into the gorge and then back out (5 miles round trip). From there we will hike along the New River for a few miles and then head back to camp to hang out. After you get off the waitlist for this, …
Hey all! This trip is open to all club members of any level climbing experience, and if there are those with a more intermediate level of climbing I’ll try to set up some harder lines as well. 5.0 to 5.12 welcome What you will need: Harness Shoes Helmet Belay Device Food Water Chalk After you have joined this trip make …
Hey all! This trip is open to all club members of any level climbing experience, and if there are those with a more intermediate level of climbing I’ll try to set up some harder lines as well. 5.0 to 5.12 welcome What you will need: Harness Shoes Helmet Belay Device Food Water Chalk After you have joined this trip make …