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
Trail Signage Team
Throughout the Spring semester we'll be making AT trail signs and installing them through our section of the trail. Partnering with the VT Prototyping Lab and having them generate the signs we layout with the CNC machine. No experience needed.
Read More...Upcoming SAWS work trip
December 10 Clear trail with Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards in the War Spot Wilderness area. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ZJfbpSKdn4iwHgtkZiRU7pRN78Jvp5QGQVctM81xEZfbzibB6NBbqfR6KptAyeg7l&id=100064918140811&mibextid=Nif5oz
Read More...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
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Upcoming Trips
How to Hang a Food Storage Bag
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023Trip Type: Special Event
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OCVT Leadership Interest Meeting
Friday, Mar 31, 2023Trip Type: Official Meeting
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The Big Event
Saturday, Apr 1, 2023Trip Type: Special Event
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Tinker Cliffs Leadership Hike
Sunday, Apr 2, 2023Trip Type: Dayhike
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AT Blazing Blitz
Saturday, Apr 8, 2023Trip Type: Worktrip
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Hammock Camping Workshop
Thursday, Apr 13, 2023Trip Type: Special Event
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Hiker Happy Hour
Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023Trip Type: Social
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Camp Cooking Workshop
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023Trip Type: Special Event
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Shenandoah River Cabins Trip
Friday, Apr 28, 2023Trip Type: Road Trip
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