News and Announcements
Series of Boundary Worktrips
We've posted a series of Boundary Monitoring worktrips for the Appalachian Trail. We'd love to have new people participate. These are full days since there will be a fair amount of hiking to get to the site, moving through brush off trail to find boundary "monuments" (low metal posts with survey info) and remark the witness trees (3 trees that help to triangulate the location of the monuments.
Read More...Glade Road Growing Solstice Sunrise Walk
Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk, Thursday, 12/21, 6:30 am http://gladeroadgrowing.com/product/winter-solstice-sunrise-walk
Read More...RATC worktrip with the Konnorock Crew
Monday, June 19, 2023 Worktrip with RATC https://www.meetup.com/roanoke-appalachian-trail-club/events/294144239/
Read More...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
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
Read More...McAfee's Knob Parking
Parking tickets are being issued to vehicles parked on VA routes 311 and 864 along areas posted as No Parking. Vehicles parked improperly in the gravel parking area are subject to towing.
Read More...Hokie Hike 2021
The Hokie Hike 2021 is almost here! From October 16 - November 20th join other Hokies and track your hikes and share your journey.
Read More...Fall 2021 Semester Announcement
The new semester is almost here!
Read More...Earth Week Events April 18-24th
Earth Week is the week of April 18-24th this year! Check out the calendar link to see all the events Virginia Tech Organizations are hosting (virtual and in person).
Read More...Wilderness First Aid course
May 29, 30, 31 (Memorial Day weekend) 3-day Wilderness First Aid course
Read More...Fish and Wildlife Graduate Student Association - BioBlitz Event
The Fish and Wildlife Graduate Student Association is hosting a virtual BioBlitz competition from March 17th to April 26th using the iNaturalist app. The cost to register is $10 per person and there are prizes for winning teams.
Read More...Guthook Guides 20% off sale!
Guthook Guides - a popular mobile AT trail guide is 20% off
Read More...Peters Mountain Trail Closure due to Ice Damage
14th Annual Southeast Wilderness Medicine Conference
New Appalachian Trail Book from a Thru-Hikers Perspective
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike (by John Gignilliat) is Johns manuscript of his thru-hike completed in 1994 depicting stories and lessons learned from his experience. It can be found on Amazon to learn more.
Read More...Venture Out - Grand Reopening at new facility
VT Venture Out Center is celebrating a grand opening Jan. 28-29. Pre-registering for a 1hr time slot includes a free beanie, tour, & a climb on our new bouldering wall! Pre-register and learn more here ➡️ https://recsports.vt.edu/visit/ventureouthouse.html
Read More...Welcome to the new site!
Welcome to the new site! Not much has changed aesthetically but you'll notice a few changes.
Read More...MEDIC SOLO Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Training
MEDIC SOLO Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Training
Read More...Slack Invite
Slack Invite
Read More...Getting back to work (and play)
Getting back to work (and play)
Read More...COVID-19 UPDATE
COVID-19 UPDATE
Read More...COVID-19
COVID-19
Read More...THE BIG PLANT
THE BIG PLANT
Read More...Summer Employment Opportunities with Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
Summer Employment Opportunities with Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
Read More...Bike & Build Opportunity Summer 2020
Bike & Build Opportunity Summer 2020
Read More...VA Water Photo Contest
VA Water Photo Contest
Read More...Roanoke Go Outside Festival
Roanoke Go Outside Festival
Read More...Missed the first Interest Meeting?
Missed the first Interest Meeting?
Read More...Fall 2019 First Interest Meeting for OCVT
Fall 2019 First Interest Meeting for OCVT
Read More...BIG EVENT!
BIG EVENT!
Read More...Another government shutdown has been averted... also BONFIRE next Thursday!
Another government shutdown has been averted... also BONFIRE next Thursday!
Read More...Trail work is possible again... for now at least.
Trail work is possible again... for now at least.
Read More...Upcoming opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts as we start a new semester
Upcoming opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts as we start a new semester
Read More...A.T. Volunteer Work Suspended due to Government Shutdown
A.T. Volunteer Work Suspended due to Government Shutdown
Read More...And so begins a new semester...
And so begins a new semester...
Read More...Come Find Us at Steppin' Out!
Come Find Us at Steppin' Out!
Read More...ALDHA Care Spring Clean Up March 31
ALDHA Care Spring Clean Up March 31
Read More...Slackline Social on the Drillfield
Slackline Social on the Drillfield
Read More...First Semester Meeting 2017
First Semester Meeting 2017
Read More...Big Event!
Big Event!
Read More...Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
Read More...Burn Bans In Effect
Burn Bans In Effect
Read More...First OCVT Meeting of the Semester - Sept 6th
First OCVT Meeting of the Semester - Sept 6th
Read More...Welcome Back Students
Welcome Back Students
Read More...Next Meeting: All About Backpacking!
Next Meeting: All About Backpacking!
Read More...Next Meeting – St Patrick’s Day Social
Next Meeting – St Patrick’s Day Social
Read More...Next Official Meeting: Cool Gear
Next Official Meeting: Cool Gear
Read More...Next Official meeting Feb 11th 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Next Official meeting Feb 11th 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Read More...Next OCVT Meeting : Intro and winter sports - Jan 28th, 6:30PM
Next OCVT Meeting : Intro and winter sports - Jan 28th, 6:30PM
Read More...Next OCVT Meeting : Aluminum Can Stoves - Oct 29th, 7:00PM
Next OCVT Meeting : Aluminum Can Stoves - Oct 29th, 7:00PM
Read More...Meeting on October 15th at 7:00 pm - Learn to Tie Knots!
Meeting on October 15th at 7:00 pm - Learn to Tie Knots!
Read More...Next Meeting Oct 1st 7:00 PM - Trip Leader Social/Training
Next Meeting Oct 1st 7:00 PM - Trip Leader Social/Training
Read More...September 17 Meeting
September 17 Meeting
Read More...OCVT First Meeting This Thursday the 10th!
OCVT First Meeting This Thursday the 10th!
Read More...Welcome Back Students!
Welcome Back Students!
Read More...Outdoor Leadership Opportunity
Outdoor Leadership Opportunity
Read More...Opportunity to study in Alaska this summer!
Opportunity to study in Alaska this summer!
Read More...Lockheed Martin hiring Antarctic Mountaineers
Lockheed Martin hiring Antarctic Mountaineers
Read More...Meeting 9/22 Backpacking Stoves
Meeting 9/22 Backpacking Stoves
Read More...First Meeting Tonight
First Meeting Tonight
Read More...Job Openings for BackCountry.com
Job Openings for BackCountry.com
Read More...Tree Top Adventures at Mountain Lake
Tree Top Adventures at Mountain Lake
Read More...OCVT Meeting! 10/8
OCVT Meeting! 10/8
Read More...Epic Gauley Whitewater Rafting
Epic Gauley Whitewater Rafting
Read More...Capture the Flag - Book Hunt Postponed
Capture the Flag - Book Hunt Postponed
Read More...Meeting 9/24 8:00 PM- 9:00 PM Surge 104 C
Meeting 9/24 8:00 PM- 9:00 PM Surge 104 C
Read More...9/17/13 OCVT Social: Moes
9/17/13 OCVT Social: Moes
Read More...OCVT Retreat on the 30th!
OCVT Retreat on the 30th!
Read More...PotLuck Canceled. Moved to The Cellar
PotLuck Canceled. Moved to The Cellar
Read More...Welcome Back - Next Meeting Tuesday the 5th 6:00-7:00 in Squires Brush Mountain B
Welcome Back - Next Meeting Tuesday the 5th 6:00-7:00 in Squires Brush Mountain B
Read More...Last Meeting of 2012! Pizza and Movie Night 12/10
Last Meeting of 2012! Pizza and Movie Night 12/10
Read More...OCVT Meeting Tonight 11/26!
OCVT Meeting Tonight 11/26!
Read More...OCVT Camping Stove Bulding Meeting! 11/5/12 8:30-9:30pm
OCVT Camping Stove Bulding Meeting! 11/5/12 8:30-9:30pm
Read More...Next Meeting 10/8 8:30pm-9:30pm
Next Meeting 10/8 8:30pm-9:30pm
Read More...OCVT Meeting Monday 9-24 7-8 PM
OCVT Meeting Monday 9-24 7-8 PM
Read More...First Official Meeting - Sept 10th
First Official Meeting - Sept 10th
Read More...Get involved with the ATC at the RPC.
Get involved with the ATC at the RPC.
Read More...OCVT On Twitter - @OutdoorClubatVT
OCVT On Twitter - @OutdoorClubatVT
Read More...Online Trips Are Live
Online Trips Are Live
Read More...Come See Us at Gobblerfest
Come See Us at Gobblerfest
Read More...New Website!
New Website!
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