Come Join Us!
Trips and events are what we are all about, they are the life blood of OCVT. Here you can view and sign up for all our upcoming trips. If you don't see anything going on or anything you like please lead a trip of your own. All our members are encouraged to lead trips, being a leader will help you meet more people and increase your skills and confidence. If you have any questions take a look in the help section or contact an officer, happy trails!
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Upcoming Trips
Fat Bear Week
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsVote for the fattest bear of the year at the Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
Dragon's Tooth Dayhike
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome join us on this amazing hike leading to one of SW Virginia's famous Triple Crown landmarks!
Giles County Helene Help
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsGiles County where many VT students play (hike, kayak, fish, etc) was devastated by Helene. We'll be helping with clean-up efforts. Larger crew if we have more people with cars sign-up.
McAfee Knob Sunrise Hike
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsSunrise hike to McAfee Knob!
Gauley River Rafting Full Day
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 Trip Type: Rafting / Canoeing / Kayaking Full DetailsThe full-day Upper Gauley trip is jam-packed with excitement, thrills, and a delicious riverside lunch. This is West Virginia’s most challenging commercial whitewater rafting trip, and a rite of pass
Giles County Helene Help
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsGiles County where many VT students play (hike, kayak, fish, etc) was devastated by Helene. We'll be helping with clean-up efforts. Larger crew if we have more people with cars sign-up.
Fall Break Backpacking Trip - Shenandoah National Park Loop
Friday, Oct 11, 2024 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsJoin us for this 3-day 2-night backpacking trip over fall break that hits some of the must-visit parts of Shenandoah National Park!
Devil's Marbleyard hike
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full Details3.3 mile trail with a TON of rock scrambling and climbing.
Recent Trips
Monthly Social
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsStuck in classes or the library studying all day? Come relax and hang out with us for our Monthly Social Campfire. All OCVT members are welcome, registration is required.
NRV Sheep & Goat Festival
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 Trip Type: Special Event Full Details4th Annual NRV Sheep & Goat Festival at the NRV Fair Grounds in Dublin, VA. https://www.nrvsheepandgoatclub.com/goat-festival/ Number of attendees can be increased if we have people with vehicles.
Cascades Dayhike
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for chill dayhike on one of the best waterfall trails in Virginia!
Pancakes @ Bald Knob
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHike up to bald knob - make pancakes - watch the sunset! (we will be hiking down in the dark)
USFS Bridge Build
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be helping the US Forest Service build a bridge on the Potts Valley Rail-Trail. https://wvrailtrails.org/rail_trail/potts-valley-rail-trail/
Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us on a trip to Sharp Top Mountain and experience some awesome views and rock scrambling at the top!
Kiwanis Wilderness Trail Festival
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsThis festival is from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and is not an Outdoor Club run festival, these hours are just to organize a carpool and to go together :)
New River Environmental Coalition (NREC) Student Social
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsNREC is a new coalition to bring together all of the sustainability-related student organizations on campus with all of the sustainability-related community organizations of the NRV.
Pandapas Trail run/hike!
Monday, Sep 16, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsRun and hike at Pandapas pond! All skill levels welcome.