Apparently Mason and I like the same spots to go hiking. So, lets do a “Blair Memorial Hike 2.0” and head up to Bearfence to start our week with a nice little rock scramble and sunrise viewing. Drivers and SNP pass holders will be prioritized for this trip. The Plan: Leave from SAB at 5:30am (be on time, we are …
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Beginner Caving – Crossroads Cave
Do you think caving sounds exciting, crazy, and terrifying all at the same time? Have you been curious as to what caving actually is? Are you looking for an opportunity to try caving for the first time? Then this is the trip for you! Caving is a super fun and exciting sport with everything from climbing to crawling to awkwardly …
Backcountry Cooking Seminar – Making and Taste-Testing Backpacking Food
If you want to learn some basics, conventions, tips, and tricks in backpacking food, then this is the trip for you! No prior experience or knowledge necessary. We’ll be making a variety of different meals stemming from a few different philosophies: cheap-do-it-yourself, Mountain House, dry-food-for-life, etc. We will learn about the different pros and cons behind various backcountry cooking types, …
Pink Moon Hike at Old Rag **Postponed Again**
Rain, rain, go away…. hopefully April showers won’t screw this one up too. *** Apparently in March the full moon is called the Worm Moon, Chaste Moon, Death Moon, Crust Moon, and Sap Moon – which one do you like best? So this dude told me about his mind-blowing experience that he had at Old Rag under the full moon… …
Elliot’s Knob Hike
Join me on a hike to Elliot’s Knob. This is an 8.5 mile hike with some pretty cool views. Drivers will be prioritized (reimbursements, of course) The Plan: Leave from SAB at 8am, get to the trailhead at about 9, hike to the grassy summit, and head back to Cville (ETA 3:30pm) What to Bring: -sturdy hiking shoes -water, snacks …
Slip N Slide Into Snp
Let’s go to White Oak Canyon and check out those natural water slides. For those more daring, I will join you on the big one, and for those less daring, I will still join you on the smaller one. Drivers (full reimbursement and tip!) and SNP holders get priority on this trip! Here’s my plan: Leave Cville at 8:30am, get …
Sunset at Humpback
This local favorite is a classic sunset spot. Whether this is your first time doing Humpback or your hundredth time, come behold the sun setting on summer as we start the school year off right with some hiking. Humpback is a short (~1 mile), fairly steep hike with a nice view at the top. We will meet in front of …
Sunset at Blackrock
Let’s go to Blackrock to watch the sunset! This hike is easy and short (1 mile). It ends in scree and fun boulders to climb on. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the Student Activities Building at 6:30pm, arrive at the trailhead by 7:30pm, hike up, play on rocks and watch the sunset, and be back …
Sunset at Blackrock
Let’s go to Blackrock to watch the sunset! This hike is easy and short (1 mile). It ends in scree and fun boulders to climb on. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the Student Activities Building at 6:30pm, arrive at the trailhead by 7:30pm, hike up, play on rocks and watch the sunset, and be back …
Mcafee Knob Hike
Join me on a hike up McAfee Knob for views of the beautiful Catawba Valley and one of the most photogenic shots in the state! McAfee Knob is ~8 miles with ~1700 ft of elevation gain (not to hard, not to long, but still enough to get your blood flowing). The views are spectacular, which is why this is one …
Blackrock Sunset Hike
Join me for a sunset hike at Blackrock! This hike is a short (~1 mile), easy stroll up to a boulder field. We may even jog up depending on what we’re feeling. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the Student Activities Building at 6:30pm, arrive at the trailhead by 7:30pm, hike up, watch the sunset, and …
New England Highpointing Road Trip – Featuring: the Presidential Traverse (Including a Summit of Mount Washington)
Good summer’s day, fellow outdoorsy hoos. I am here to announce the latest and greatest in summer adventures: New England Highpointing, including the Presidential Traverse. Highpointing: noun; the sport of ascending to the point at the highest elevation for a given area. As the title suggests, we will be hitting several New England highpoints including: – Ebright Azimuth, Deleware – …
***Cancelled*** Study Break with the Devil
***This trip has been cancelled due to lack of attendees*** Studying too hard? Drop the books and come for a hike with me at Devil’s Marbleyard. This is an 8.3mi hike with a boulder field that I will be playing in. Be mindful that this is a strenuous hike and may not be a good idea to go on if …
Hike and Seek
I’ve heard many rumors about plane wreckage in SNP and want to check it out for myself. So, come out and hike Dobie Mountain with me, a 6.8mi hike only 30min outside of Cville. Drivers are needed and will be prioritized. The Plan: Meet at SAB at 9am, drive out, walk around, find us a plane crash, and head back …
Hike Hightop
Come hike Hightop Mountain with me on this lovely winter weekend in April. The hike is about 6 miles and has a “beautiful panoramic vista,” so says Hiking Upward. Let’s see if that’s true. The Plan: Meet at SAB (at the little brick wall) at 9am, drive the 40min to the trail head, hike up, hang out, then get our …
Jmu Reach Out Climbing Competition
Hello everyone!!! Get psyched cause this Friday is JMU’s Reach Out Climbing Competition. I don’t know a whole lot about the event, but everyone I’ve talked to over the past few years says it’s an absolute blast! What it is (how it do): It’s a climbing competition at JMU’s ~35ft art indoor wall which draws climbers from all over the …
Weekend Snowshoe Trip
The forecasted weather for this weekend looks perfect. So let’s get out this weekend before the school work load picks up. Good Ol’ Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Itinerary: January 29 (Friday): 8:00PM Meet at Student Activities Building Parking Lot (between the intersection of Ald Rd & Stadium Rd and the AFC) January 30 (Saturday): 1:00PM Lunch at Shaver’s Center …
Peak, Peak, Peak!
Since the weather is too warm to go snowboarding this weekend, let’s go climbing instead! Climbing at Peak Experiences Gym in Richmond (about 70 minutes away). For those who have not been, it is a large climbing gym (50ft walls) with routes from beginner (5.6) to advanced (5.13+) as well as boulderings (VB – V7). To belay, you must pass …
Weekend Snowshoe Trip
*CANCELLED due to weather* Standard Cass, over-night Snowshoe trip Itinerary: December 23 (Saturday): 8:00AM Meet at Student Activities Building Parking Lot (between the intersection of Ald Rd & Stadium Rd and the AFC) 11:00AM Arrive at Snowshoe 1:00PM Lunch at Shaver’s Center 4:00PM Stay at Snowshoe or Night Ski December 24 (Sunday): 8:00AM Breakfast at Cass 9:30AM Ski/Snowboard all day …
Day Trip to Snowshoe
Sign up for a day trip to snowshoe on Sunday to enjoy some more snow before school starts back up. Club Provides: Rides or gas reimbursements You provide: snowboard/ski or money to rent ski/snowboard gear – helmet, gloves, etc warm/waterproof clothing – many many layers money for lunch ~ $10 PRICES Day Lift Pass: $75 if you do not have …
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