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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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Recent Trips
Bland section vegetation clearing
Sunday, June 13, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHiking and clearing the vegetation on the OCVT Bland County section of the trail.
Pocahontas Stairway
Saturday, June 5, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsComplete the renovation of a wooden stairway on the trail to Rice Fields
Peter's Mnt. Campaign continued
Saturday, May 22, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHiking around 2 miles. Clearing trail for about several hours (with breaks) and hiking back out. Total distance ~ 6 miles.
Finals week trail work - Thursday
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsExams are over! Now you have no excuse to not come help maintain our section of trail.
Finals week trail work - Wednesday
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsFor anyone who has an early end to their finals week, come out and help us maintain our section of trail!
Peter's Mnt. Campaign continued
Saturday, May 8, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsContinued trail clearing from winter storm damage.
Groundhog Trail worktrip
Sunday, May 2, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThere's still work to be done south of Groundhog Trail on the ridgeline.
Friday camping Rice Fields / Shelter area clean-up
Friday, Apr 30, 2021 Trip Type: Camping Full DetailsHike up to Rice Fields Friday night and camp in the shelter area. Spend some time Saturday morning cleaning up the treetop debris from the February ice storm from around the shelter area before hiking back down.
Moonrise/sunset at Dragons Tooth
Monday, Apr 26, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHike up Dragons tooth to view the moonrise and sunset.
AT Work trip - Sunday
Sunday, Apr 25, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHiking, trailwork, more hiking. Tools provided. Safety first.
AT Worktrip - Saturday - Day trip
Saturday, Apr 24, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsTrailwork, hiking with tools. No experience necessary.
Case Study: McAfee Knob
Friday, Apr 23, 2021 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsWe're celebrating Earth Week (April 18th-24th) this year by hosting a panel discussion with the ATC and RATC to share stories about McAfee Knob. Hope to see you there!
OCVT General Meeting
Thursday, Apr 22, 2021 Trip Type: Official Meeting Full DetailsThe semester is almost over but that means nice weather is here! Come out to an OCVT general zoom meeting and get any of your questions answered.
Outdoor Laser Tag
Saturday, Apr 17, 2021 Trip Type: Laser Tag Full DetailsThe Laser Tag Club at Virginia Tech is hosting a laser tag game.
Peter's Mountain Campaign continued
Sunday, Apr 11, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThe work on the ridgeline of Peter's Mountain continues. Location will depend on the status of the transmission repair and the Trail accessibility.
Worktrip on the Ridge
Saturday, Apr 10, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThe ridge is a mess, with plenty of blowdowns to be cleared and trimming that we need to do for once the section opens.
OCVT Campus Campfire 3!
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsOCVT Campus Campfire 3 is happening! We figured we would run it back for round three since this was such a popular event last time! Crossing our fingers for nice weather.
Peter's Mountain Campaign
Saturday, Apr 3, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsPeter's Mountain is in rough shape due to the frozen fog in March and the closure due to the damage of the high tension transmission lines. We'll be going up to clear the trail and make it passable for hikers.
Outdoor Laser Tag
Thursday, Apr 1, 2021 Trip Type: Laser Tag Full DetailsThe Laser Tag Club at Virginia Tech is hosting a laser tag game.
Moonrise/sunset at Dragons Tooth
Saturday, Mar 27, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHike up Dragons tooth to view the moonrise and sunset.