Outdoors Club at Pitt

Hey folks, Last night we had sign ups for Cherry Springs and Seneca Rocks.  Both of these spots are so cool I had to put a coat on just to type this email.   Cherry Springs is a PA state park in the Susquehannock State Forest and has some of the darkest skies on this side of the Mississippi River.  On clear nights when the moon is down you can see the Milky Way and the stars are so bright they cast a shadow.  I really can't stress enough how beautiful it is out there.  If you want to take a peak at space in a way few people get an opportunity to, fill out this form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz8hAaDqYU9sDL7f8Kk86MJuiorzcO_yMrSulTe8zLoqrqzg/viewform?usp=sf_link Seneca Rocks is our advanced climbing trip, so if you've been climbing before and want to do multi pitch trad routes with some of the coolest exposure on the east coast, this is your ticket.  There's also some super cool caving down in that part of West Virginia so if you want to get underground and t...

Hey folks, I'm going to let you in on a little secret.  I'm real bad at my job, sorry this email is so late.   We had sign ups for the Lewisburg Kaving trip, this boi is the advanced caving trip so if you're ready to crawl real hard throw your info at this form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzaHSQATQWdeAQuvtn5SQonDlGwos11xrES-AD3RhRcfDB4w/viewform?usp=sf_link Also at the meeting Tuesday the man, myth, and legend Bryan Schultz came by to talk about an opportunity to study leadership in the Himalayas this summer.  This is the message he wanted us to pass along: Hi Pitt Outdoor Club,   Thank you for inviting me to speak at your meeting this week about our new summer 2019 study abroad program, Leadership in the Himalayas. This email contains additional information about the program, which may interest you, given your membership to the Pitt Outdoor Club!   Leadership in the Himalayas is a 4 week, 6 credit program in May 2019. The focus of the program is on developi...

Hey folks, Do you like walking really far? Are you a fan of scenic vistas? Does everything you need for a weekend fit in a backpack? Do gophers scare you? You should try DOLLY SODS ™! Dolly Sods is our intermediate backpacking trip to this super cool spot in good ol' West Verganeeyuh.  Y'all'll be hoofin it right round 20 megafeet over the weekend so this is the kind of trip where you want some experience packing with your back before you go.  The trip will be from Friday the 19th to the 21st, sign up here if you're stoked:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetgWVFaQx5zmxLbWBmjCED4KIh7a53gOAH-kJmB5t6GOTDIQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Grab your most fortuitous cookware and get ready for some wholesome gosh darn camaraderie because Nicole is having a potluck Wednesday night.  Bring food and your beautiful selves.   And now a message from everyone's favorite local Breanne:  If you're interested in some handy dandy volunteering for our parks, the Pittsburgh Parks C...

Hey folks, Don't tell my mom, but this is what went down at the meeting yesterday. There were sign ups for the fall break trip to the New River gorge.  Personally I'm a big fan of the Old River gorge but I guess their new stuff is good too.  The New has some incredible rock climbing, world class whitewater, beautiful hikes, and sweet caves.  If you have a mountain bike we might be busting those out as well.  If you're interested in climbing and don't already know how to belay, you need to go up to the climbing wall in Trees Hall for a belay lesson.  There should be someone from the outdoors club there Monday-Thursday 4:30-7p and Monday after 8p.   Sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq-upQe3dPY5harSp9Z2EpdjMb1MWFQIDIEGqb7KqnMX8ogw/viewform?usp=sf_link I think that's pretty much it. Seriously, don't tell my mom. Best, Jon

Hey folks, We put the ee back in meeting last night and here's what went down.    There's a trip next weekend the 6th and 7th to Rothrock and Raystown lake for some super sweet mountain biking.  If you have your own bike, we'll be heading out to Rothrock the first day, there are some incredible ridgeline trails and the chunkiest of gnar out there just waiting to be sent.  If you're renting a bike I think the game plan is to drive out Sunday and ride the Allegripis trails at Raystown Lake.  These trails are some USDA approved grade A beef just begging to be grilled up and slapped on the next great american shredburger.  If you're ready to channel your inner Sendrannosaurs Rex then toss your info at this here form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei59DWXwXFBcO851H2DQ6jTquOSonLxlncI4Cs_ILl3DITuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link If you've got any club gear from the last couple trips, it would be real swell if you let us know so we can get all that stuff sorted out.  ...

Hey folks, The meeting yesterday was awesome, but admittedly, uneventful.  If you've got any borrowed gear from the Ohiopyle trip, it would be super cool if you let us know or bring it to the next meeting.  You can get in touch with our illustrious gear master, Michelle, at 703-577-1556.   If you're psyched on mountain biking, slacklining, or any combination of the two, shoot us an email with your phone number and we'll get you added to the group messages.   I think that's pretty much it, hope everyone has a great week.  Best, Jon

Hey folks, Last night we had a meeting.  It was a good meeting.  People signed up for things.  One of those things was backpacking in Laurel Highlands.  It is a good trip.  You should go.  The trip is September 14-16.  It's the beginner backpacking trip.  No experience or gear needed.  It's good times.  Sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQDmQJJVRQrbVx08Mk7EJUoJz3-fh2bigVC-i0m16Xo_x91Q/viewform?usp=sf_link The club got some slack lines.  They're good slack lines.  If you want to slackline you should join the slacklining groupme.  If you want to do that email us with your phone number.   There are a lot of mountain biking trails in Pittsburgh.  They're good trails.  If you want to ride them with cool people you should join the mountain biking groupme.  If you want to do that email us with your phone number.   Have a good week. Best, Jon