WELCOME BACK ODC FRIENDS! For those that don’t know, I graduate UVA in May..and have FINALLY started to think about my future. In doing so, I keep coming back to conversations I’ve had with peers and other odc shredders. The ODC community and its members truly inspire and excite me, and have been a HUGE resource in my post-grad contemplations. …
Announcements
we want YOU! (to be a TRIP LEADER!!)
beginning of the semester… long waitlists… too much time spent indoors in class (!)… Good thing we have another TRIP LEADER WORKSHOP coming in hot off the press this MONDAY! Whether you have been in our lovely club for quite sometime now and have decided that you are ready to be in charge of your own adventures now, are a …
Free Solo at Seneca Rocks!!
Have you ever had an urge to free solo a 900ft 5.9? Well, this is the trip for you! I’m just kidding. That would be really dumb. I just used the title to make you click on my trip :). Anyways this is actually a sport climbing trip. I was looking through mountain project and was checking out the cave …
Reed Has a Creek With Some Sick Climbing
The Weather this weekend is looking Pristine to get some sick sport climbing in BUT I NEED A CAR, SO PRIORITY IF YOU GOT A CAR. Reed’s Creek is a crag in WV about two and a half hours away with a really wide range of routes. It’s on limestone (which is pretty rare to find on the east coast) …
Election Day Climbing at Franklin
I wanna go sport climbing at Franklin this election day because we don’t have school. Txt me at 571-331-0634 so we can figure out where to meet. Plan: Let’s leave Charlottesville at 6:30 A.M. get there by like 8:30-8:45, then hike to the area and start climbing. We’ll climb for most of the day and start packing up around 6:15 …
But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? (Beginner Climbing at Great Falls)
Come climb outside at this beautiful waterside climbing area. We will be heading to Juliet’s Balcony at Great Falls. This is a BEGINNER climbing trip, so come as you are – no experience required. We will be climbing routes that are easy to moderate in difficulty (5.4 – 5.9). If you would like to learn how to top rope belay, …
Buh-bye, Plastic! Beginner Rock Climbing
Have you been itching to try outdoor rock climbing? Then this is the trip for you! We will be heading to the Dihedrals crag at Great Falls Park to do some climbing on actual, real rocks – no plastic holds here! This is a BEGINNER climbing trip, so come as you are – no experience required. We will be climbing …
Smoke Hole Canyon Sport Climbing
We’re tryna go sport climbing this weekend at Smoke Hole Canyon, 2-2.5 hours away. Txt me at 571-33-0634 so we can figure out where to meet. Plan: Let’s leave Charlottesville at 7 A.M. get there by like 9:30, then hike to the area and start climbing. We’ll climb for most of the day and start packing up around 6:30 PM. …
Sport Climbing at Reed’s Creek Take 2? Driver needed
We are doing a sport climbing trip to Reed’s Creek! It’s 2-2.5 hours away. WE NEED A DRIVER SO THEY’LL GET PRIORITY OFF THE WAITLIST. To make it easier for everyone, please text me at 571-331-0634 after you sign up so we can figure out an exact place to meet! Plan: Meet at 7 AM. Leave Cville by 7:30 AM. …
Sport Climbing at Reeds Creek
We want to go sport climbing at the Reeds Creek on Sunday! It’s a 2-2.5 hour drive from Cville. To make it easier for everyone, please text me at 571-331-0634 after you sign up so we can figure out an exact place to meet! The plan is to leave Cville at around 7 A.M., get to the area by 9-9:30, …
How to Get Around the Waitlist: Trip Leader Workshop
So you’re super stoked to get outside, and you can’t wait to just SEND IT BRAH…..but… there’s a waitlist………oof………..sad day. The BEST way to get around waitlists and start adventuring whenever you want is to LEAD YOUR OWN TRIPS!!! Trip leaders are the backbone of this Club (no lie), and leading your own trips allows you to truly choose your …
Slackline SoiréE
lil destress/ fall break catching up/ picnic opportunity this wednesday. come out to the Triangle of Grass (grassy bit across from 1515 on the Corner) between classes and enjoy a gorgeous Virginia fall day. i’ll be setting up a slackline or two and packin a yummy lunch for outdoor enjoyment. never slacklined before? that’s A-OK, try something new! i’ll gladly …
Week of Rivers 2014
Borrowing from last year invite… I’m “coordinating” a trip to Carolina Canoe Club’s Week of Rivers (WOR)… Go directly to the source, and get all the beta you could ever want about this event here: Week of Rivers (aka WOR)! Now in case you didn’t read all that, here’s my quick summary: This is a week long event in Western …
Beginner-Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
This is a beginner level whitewater kayaking trip, however THE WATER IS VERY COLD so that may increase the effective difficulty of the run especially if an out of boat experience occurs, previous downriver paddling experience is suggested. The key prerequisite are to know how to swim, and have taken the intro course with Myself, Dave Clark or have equivalent …
Intermediate 2-Advanced Kayaking & “Not Swiss Fest”
This is a weekend multi-skill level (but not beginner) paddling trip to the Gauley River and “Not Swiss Fest” – (which is the relocated version of “Swiss Fest” -an informal gathering of local VA paddlers) that used to take place at the Swiss takeout on the first release weekend every year till the NPS bought the takeout and outlawed camping …
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking (and Maybe Some River Time)
This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: information about white water (ww) kayaks and associated gear, how to paddle and maneuver a ww kayak, wet exiting, T-rescues, and recovery techniques. You will also have the opportunity to learn the Eskimo roll. This trip goes out “rain or shine” but may get canceled for Lightning. …
Week of Rivers (Whitewater Kayaking – All Levels)
I’m “coordinating” a trip to Carolina Canoe Club’s Week of Rivers (WOR)… Go directly to the source, and get all the beta you could ever want about this event here: http://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/content/week-rivers Now incase you didn’t read all that, here’s my quick summary: This is a week long event in Western NC, where most in attendance camp out at a site …
Beginner-Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking (Daytrip)
Destination is likely the local Rivanna river, but Balcony Falls is a possibility… The middle James River offers something for most levels of kayaking with its massive width and decent drops, set beautifully in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are plenty of decent drops and play spots through several class 2 and two class 3 rapids, including area famous Balcony …
Thanksgiving Weekend Paddling
I’m posting this mostly just to see whose around Thanksgiving weekend that would potentially be interested in some whitewater paddling (all skill levels will considered, even first timers on a river). Local runs are always nice, but a WV/MD trip isn’t out of question depending who signs up. If you don’t have your own boat and gear sign up early …
Bridge Day Whitewater Boat Riding
This is a Whitewater Kayakin (and possibly rafting) trip to the New River Gorge in WV for the Bridge Day Festival, and we will attempt to get the best seats in the house for viewing the Bridge Day jumpers – which would be on the river below the bridge! Official Bridge Day info here: http://www.officialbridgeday.com TIMES/PLAN: River shuttle will be …
Advanced*3 Whitewater Kayaking
This is a really advanced Kayaking trip to the Upper Yough, MD and possibly Upper Gauley, WV. The common adventurers that will be furthest downstream on these rivers are looking for a low stress express trip down the river, hence this will not be a first timer UY trip, and previous runs will be needed. TIMES/PLAN Upper Yough on Saturday …
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking – Wherever the Rain Is
This is an (Advanced)*3 Kayaking trip to some arbitrary/TBD whitewater destination between say Lake Ontario and Northern, GA. (I don’t know where yet because its currently Tuesday and I’m looking to see what the rains do before picking venue(s). I’m hoping that we’ll catch some natural flow on some uncommon runs (Solid Class IV, maybe higher) – but dam releases …
Intermediate – Advanced Whitewater Kayaking Catch-All Trip
This is a catch-all trip for any Intermediate – Advanced kayaking trips somewhere in PA/MD/WV area (since it doesn’t rain enough in VA). Some possible candidates are: Lower NRG, Lower Yough, Cheat Canyon, etc. TIMES/PLAN/LEGAL: I am NOT “leading” on any of these rivers, I am only coordinating some logistics and transportation to the rivers, you are responsible for your …
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking – Dealer’s Choice
Join me for an Advanced Kayaking trip somewhere in PA/MD/WV (if you have the skills). (I don’t know where yet because its currently Tuesday and I’m hoping for some cooperation from Mother Nature before picking venue(s). Some possible candidates are: Lower NRG, Lower Yough, Cheat, Upper Yough TIMES/PLAN/LEGAL: There’s no set depart/return time just yet… Put in the Q&A if …
Whitewater Kayaking: Weekend of Rivers Before Week of Rivers!
The main event for this weekend would be The Savage River release (2 of 3 for the year) which is on Sunday 7/1 (This is Intermediate^2 skill level). You can do your own research on this run by starting here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/748/ What you need to know about the Savage: The difficulty in the AW description appears to be a bit …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking – Afterwork Lj
Join me for an after-work paddle on the “Lower James” through Richmond. I’ll be working closer to Richmond than Cville, so the idea is for y’all to meet me in Richmond at the takeout at 5, and launch before 6 PM. Since I won’t be departing from Cville, I’ll need at least one driver, ideally with the ability to tote …
Week of Rivers (White Water Kayaking – All Levels)
I’m “coordinating” a trip to Carolina Canoe Club’s Week of Rivers (WOR)… Go directly to the source, and get all the beta you could ever want about this event here: http://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/content/week-rivers Now incase you didn’t read all that, here’s my quick summary: This is a week long event in Western NC, where most in attendance camp out at a site …
Intermediate^2 Whitewater Kayaking
Note the skill level… It’s intermediate squared, not intermediate*2 Kayaking. Anyways, The main event of the weekend would be The Savage River release on Sunday 6/3 (This is the Intermediate^2 one). You can do your own research on this run by starting here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/748/ What you need to know about this run: The difficulty in the AW description appears to …
Advanced Whitewater Kayakin (Daytrip)
Probably heading to WV, but might stay local… All depends where the rain falls in the next day or so. Ogle the WV list of rivers: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/WV VA List: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/VA And send me any requests. Probably looking to do something solidly in the the III-IV range (maybe higher depending who comes). It’s actually winter – so in addition to the …
New Years (Observed) Advanced Kayakin!
Got Monday off? Do you have advanced kayaking skills? Want to paddle something sweet? Then continue reading! Might head to WV, might stay local… All depends where the rain falls in the next several days. If WV is looking good, then we’ll probably head out Sunday night, otherwise it would be a Monday morning departure for something local. The club …
Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking: Somewhere Fun!
Take a break from papers, projects, jobs, etc and go kayaking! We may go to somewhere in WV (Class IV or higher), The Lower James through Richmond (III at normal levels – its really high right now thou!). Or we may go to Balcony Falls (Class II-III, but fun at higher water and good place to practice skills). Or the …
Advanced Whitewater Kayakin – West of the Border
Lets head west of the border and paddle something! More than likely this will just be a day trip, but I’ll indicate the end time thru Sunday just in case there’s interest to make a weekend out of it. Indicate in the Q/A section if you just want to daytrip, or spend both days. The (lower) New River Gorge is …
Float Fishing
Read the whole thing before signing up… The local whitewater has dried up, so it’s time to get the canoes wet, and Float Fish! I’ve got room for 1 more in my canoe, and the club has 2 canoes, thus I’ll set the initial max to 6, if you have a canoe, innertube, Kayak or other river worthy vessel, feel …
Whitewater Kayaking (Somewhere Fun – Day 2) *Canceled*
Not partaking in commencement festivities this weekend? Then come with me to my happy place (the TBD whitewater river) and escape the mobs of relatives that are soon to descend on C-ville. (This is the SUNDAY trip, I’m doing a trip on Saturday as well, and something tells me that Saturday’s trip will be the more beginner friendly one, Sunday …
Whitewater Kayaking (the Peoples Choice)
UPDATE 4/19: Walnut creek intro session first, meeting at my place at 0900, followed by a river trip (most likely the “Middle/Lower” Maury River) Bring non-cotton layers, bathing suit, towel, and $ for a stop at Sheetz if you want to pickup lunch food there on the way to the river. The rest of my office is taking vacation, so …
Intermediate Day Trip to Area 51
CLIMBS: Area 51 at the New is steep and has a few 5.9s and 5.10s but is mostly 5.11 and up MINIMUM TRIP REQUIREMENTS: -Ability to tie in and lead belay -Climb 5.9 cleanly on lead -Ask me if you are unsure DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL: -3/18 (Fri) at 8AM The drive is approximately 3 hours each way. We are climbing till dark… …