Recent Trips
Trail Maintenance Training Workshop with ATC
Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsTO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP GO TO: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000DT1aE
Shenandoah River Cabins Trip
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 Trip Type: Road Trip Full DetailsThe weekend of April 28-30 we will be staying by the Shenandoah River in three rented cabins. Sign up if you want to be out in the wilderness!
Camp Cooking Workshop
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsFrom front-country camp cooking to backcountry meals. Learn techniques and tools to expand your meal choices without busting your budget.
Sunset Hike @ Kelly Knob
Friday, Apr 21, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsSunset Hike at Kelly Knob
Hiker Happy Hour
Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsMeet up and catch-up at Moon Hollow Brewing https://www.moonhollowbrewing.com/ 4237 Prices Fork Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 Grab food (and soda) at El Ranchero next door.
Sharp Top Mountain
Saturday, Apr 15, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome hike Sharp Top Mountain this Saturday to get a really nice view of the Peaks of Otter Mountains!
Hammock Camping Workshop
Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsEver wonder how people camp with a hammock? Or maybe you have tried it, but feel it could be better. Come out and learn some tips/tricks.
Hammock Camping Workshop
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsEver wonder how people camp with a hammock? Or maybe you have tried it, but feel it could be better. Come out and learn some tips/tricks.
AT Blazing Blitz
Saturday, Apr 8, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThis is our weekend to refresh all of our blazes on our 30-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Small teams will be assigned a 2-mile stretch. Time of day will be flexible.
Tinker Cliffs Leadership Hike
Sunday, Apr 2, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsWant to learn more about club leadership and how to get involved? Come hike Tinker Cliff while learning more. You can attend both the leadership meeting and hike, or just one!
The Big Event
Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsIf you are interested in participating in the Big Event, sign up here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbFVFewD_oxHEJYs55_o6Sp8gl8BkSaPyhU5Q9dLjktFAT2g/viewform
OCVT Leadership Interest Meeting
Friday, Mar 31, 2023 Trip Type: Official Meeting Full DetailsWe're looking for people who share our love of the outdoors to join our officer team. This meeting will cover everything from how to post and lead a trip, what club officers do, and open positions!
How to Hang a Food Storage Bag
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsMany places where we backpack have black bears and other critters that can get into your camping food. Learn how to hang a PCT-style bear bag.
The Channels - an east coast slot canyon
Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsThe Channels is a hidden sandstone labyrinth in southwest Virginia. It will take about 2.5 hrs to drive there (thus the early start). We're reserving the whole day so we can enjoy this unique space.
The Channels - an east coast slot canyon
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsThe Channels is a hidden sandstone labyrinth in southwest Virginia. It will take about 2.5 hrs to drive there (thus the early start). We're reserving the whole day so we can enjoy this unique space.
Hiker Happy Hour
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsHiker Happy Hour Come out and meet our ATC partner and share our favorite area and regional hikes. Rising Silo has home brews, kombucha, and sodas along with fries, burgers and other tasty treats.
Spring Break Intro Backpacking Trip
Friday, Mar 3, 2023 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsFriday afternoon thru Monday morning, 3-night backpacking trip in Giles county on the Appalachian Trail. A good intro backpacking trip.
Tinkers cliff overnight camping
Friday, Mar 3, 2023 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsEnjoy a small backpacking trip to tinkers cliff on the Appalachian Trail at the start of spring break.
McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle
Friday, Mar 3, 2023 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsMcAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle returns Friday, March 3. https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/03/02/mcafee-knob-trailhead-shuttle-returns-friday/
The Big Plant 2023!
Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsJoin the Environmental Coalition to help plant thousands of trees on Virginia Tech's campus and the surrounding Blacksburg area :)