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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!

Upcoming Trips

Fat Bear Week

Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 Trip Type: Other    Full Details   

Vote 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 Details   

Come 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 Details   

Giles 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 Details   

Sunrise hike to McAfee Knob!

Gauley River Rafting Full Day

Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 Trip Type: Rafting / Canoeing / Kayaking    Full Details   

The 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 Details   

Giles 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 Details   

Join 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 Details   

3.3 mile trail with a TON of rock scrambling and climbing.

Recent Trips

Monthly Social

Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 Trip Type: Social    Full Details   

Stuck 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 Details   

4th 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 Details   

Join us for chill dayhike on one of the best waterfall trails in Virginia!

Pancakes @ Bald Knob

Friday, Sep 27, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Hike 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 Details   

We'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 Details   

Join 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 Details   

This 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 Details   

NREC 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 Details   

Run and hike at Pandapas pond! All skill levels welcome.


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