Recent Trips
The Big Event
Saturday, Apr 9, 2022 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsThe Big Event is almost here! Join OCVT in volunteering in the local Blacksburg community! Click this link to register with our team: https://registration.vtbigevent.org/signup/index/joingroup/code/2D82A-00224
Orienteering at Heritage Park
Thursday, Mar 17, 2022 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsBlue Ridge Orienteering Club are hosting an orienteering event in Heritage Park, with courses suitable for beginners and experienced orienteers
Pine Swamp - Sunday
Sunday, Mar 13, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail work trip.
Pine Swamp - Saturday
Saturday, Mar 12, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail work trip. Removing yes and limbs that have fallen in trail
Frisbee Golf in the park
Sunday, Mar 6, 2022 Trip Type: Team Sports / Misc. Full DetailsA short trip to play a round or two of frisbee golf on the town's 9 hole course in Municipal Park
Kick-off Spring Break Backpacking
Friday, Mar 4, 2022 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsFriday afternoon - Monday noon Backpacking trip on Peter's Mountain, Giles County 45 minute drive / 16 miles of hiking over 2.5 days
Hiker Happy Hour at the Rising Silo
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2022 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome hang out and enjoy good food and drinks with outdoorsy people!
Pandapas Pond Pre Break Hike
Sunday, Feb 27, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsWe will go to Pandapas Pond and hike around the lake and some of the trails there.
The Big Plant Volunteer Event
Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsThe Environmental Coalition is hosting The Big Plant, lets go volunteer our time and plant some trees in support of Stroubles Creek. Note: you must sign up with the link to actually be registered!
Horse Nettle Loop Trail Hike
Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome join us on this chilly day for an easy trail loop right next to campus!
Boundary work with ATC
Saturday, Feb 12, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsLearning how to monitor the boundary of the Appalachian Trail.
Boundary work with ATC
Friday, Feb 11, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsLearning how to monitor the boundary of the Appalachian Trail.
Grayson Highlands Hike
Saturday, Feb 5, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsWe will drive to Grayson Highlands and hike up Mount Rogers starting from Massie Gap. The drive there is about 2 hours and the hike will take around 4 hours.
Spring 2022 Zoom Interest Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 Trip Type: Official Meeting Full DetailsLet's get this semester started! We'll be talking about any important information how to get involved with the club and things to look forward to this semester!
Dayhike to Rice Fields
Sunday, Jan 30, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsStart off the Spring semester right with a nice brisk hike at Rice Fields on Sunday! This laid-back hike is perfect for everyone and is at your own pace.
Hemlock Ridge - AT Maintainence
Sunday, Jan 30, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThere are a few blowdowns reported in the Hemlock Ridge section of the trail. Hike, clear blowdowns, and more hiking.
OCVT Campus Campfire
Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsTake a break on reading day with OCVT for our on campus campfire event. The weather will be chilly but we'll have the fire to keep us warm!
Outdoor Laser Tag
Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 Trip Type: Laser Tag Full DetailsPlay laser tag in the woods
Winter camping
Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 Trip Type: Camping Full DetailsWinter camping. Great introduction to backpacking. 2.5 mile hike to camping site on high mountain meadow.
DayHike to Bald Knob
Sunday, Nov 21, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsA short and sweet hike up Bald Knob to kick off Thanksgiving break! Come join us on this lovely Sunday morning to catch some nice views.