Welcome to OCVT!
The Outdoor Club at Virginia Tech (OCVT) is a diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts comprised of undergraduate, and graduate students and other members of the Blacksburg community. The goal of the club is to get our members outside and active both physically and socially. OCVT strives to spread knowledge of the local area, to teach safe and responsible outdoor practices, to volunteer time to keep our section of the Appalachian Trail maintained and most importantly to have fun while doing it. If you're interested feel free to read more about us and if you like what you see join us!
News and Announcements
Fall Break Overnight Trail Work Trip
Virginia Tech's Fall break is Friday, October 7th Therefore we are offering a Friday/Saturday overnight trail working trip , with a ridgeline campsite with dark night skies.
Read More...OCVT Appalachian Trail work trip - September 24, 2022
Peter's mountain ridgeline is a jungle of overgrowth due to the winter ice storm of Feb 2021. We'll be lopping and scything and clearing the trail. No previous experience needed. Training will be provided. Register here: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000Cnl1a
Read More...Planting Trees with New River Land Trust
New River Land Trust Monday May 2, ~1-4pm Help with a river restoration project on the North Fork of the Roanoke River. The conserved property is about 15 minutes from downtown Blacksburg (address on signup form).
Read More...AT trailwork workshop
a full-day workshop to learn and apply new Trail Maintenance standards to the Appalachian Trail on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the town of Pearisburg, VA. https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000Bs8Uu
Read More...Timberbeast Event
Hey yall the VTFC is hosting Timberbeast at the New River Valley Fairgrounds this Saturday the 26th. Free to attend, so it's a pretty fun and cheap way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Read More...Ramps & Roads
Ramps & Roads - trash clean-up near the New River https://renewthenew.org/projects/
Read More...McAfee Knob fire road closed
The McAfee Knob fire road will be closed to all hikers from January 17, 2022 to February 11.
Read More...Winter Weather Safety Hazards in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
With the winter snow and ice hikers and travelers alike should be prepared for worse conditions. The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests released a statement January 6th regarding the recent winter weather and how hikers + travelers can stay safe: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD985293
Read More...Anit-Harrassment policy
The U.S. Forest Service has a detailed Anti-Harassment policy that also applies to volunteers. https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/anti-harassment-policy
Read More...Project Pantry Bouldering Competition
Venture Out is hosting a bouldering competition Nov 8-12. Donate 3 food items or pay a $10 registration fee. Sign up here: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fbooking%2F749978d2-227c-4c03-a496-272badb217a9
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Upcoming Trips
Hemlock ridge Trail Work
Friday, Oct 7, 2022Trip Type: Worktrip
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Fall Break Overnight AT Trail Work Trip
Friday, Oct 7, 2022Trip Type: Worktrip
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Challenge Course with Venture Out
Sunday, Oct 23, 2022Trip Type: Other
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