HOST: Sarah Camp | Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Indoor Rock Climbing

LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $40 Class Fee paid through Latitude Climbing and Fitness

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: October 24, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 5

​Join us for an exhilarating Indoor Rock Climbing Basics Course!

Discover the fundamentals of climbing in a safe and supportive environment. Limited to 6 participants per session, ensuring personalized instruction. All equipment provided, no experience necessary. Perfect for beginners looking to conquer new heights!

*Preregistration is required!

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HOST: Brandon Stumpf | Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Hiking

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $10 parking fee

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: October 24, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

Limit: 16

We're heading back to Pocahontas State park for what will hopefully be a nice hike during peak foliage in the Richmond area.

Bring your dog and come join us for a repeat of the bright hope trail loop. This hike is marked EASY with less than 400 feet of elevation gain over its 6.8 miles. Should take us no longer than 3 hours. We will meet at the Dance Forest Trail/Horse Trailer Parking lot at 9:30 sharp.

Should the spirit of Halloween move you, we'll be meeting at the Veil Brewing - Forest Hill for beverages. They have a wide array of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options and Mexican food - so come join after the hike! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/bright-hope-trail-otter-lick-loop

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HOST: Brandon | Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Lookout Tower Hike

LOCATION: Staunton, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: September 19, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

Limit: 12

The weather is cooling off and it's time to head to mountains for a hike! We will be summitting Elliot Knob, about a 90 minute drive from our meeting location.

This is an 8.3 mile out and back hike and is considered DIFFICULT. For the first three miles, we'll gradually ascend through a forest before coming out to the service road for the last mile. This part is very steep, but making it to the top is rewarded with a (typically) open watch tower with 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley.

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HOST: Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: PM Bike Ride

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: August 9, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 20

Afternoon Pride Ride on the Capital Trail!

We'll bike will be a 15 mile - 90 minute ride.

After we can meet at a brewery or some other patio in Shockoe Bottom for a Happy Hour.

To sign up, click the “Register Here” button below and follow the steps.

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HOST: Sarah Camp | Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Pride Beach Day

LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Street parking

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 7, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 20

The Coastal Virginia Chapter of Body Liberation Hiking Club and the Virginia Chapter of LGBT Outdoors join forces to celebrate Pride Month and inclusion in outdoor recreation spaces by having a beach day!

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HOST: Colby Warner | Maryland Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Morning Kayak

LOCATION: Abingdon, MD

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $15

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 7, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 15

Hop in a kayak to enjoy a sunny morning paddle and be lead among the lush marsh grasses and wetland plants by a Park Naturalist, while looking out for the wildlife that call the marsh and creek home, including osprey, beavers, herons, bald eagles and on rare occasions river otters.

*Personal kayaks not permitted. (Must rent)

*Directions for renting will be emailed to you after registering.

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HOST: Brandon Stumpf | Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Buttermilk Hike

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: May 2, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes. Must remain leashed.

Limit: 12

Come join us for our second event in RVA! We'll be much closer to the downtown core of RVA this time around and will be hiking a 6.1 mile loop hike with almost 500 feet in elevation gain.

Other than occasional crossings this is a single track trail that we have to share with mountain bikers, so we will be keeping the group small at 12 people.

This is rated "moderate" but personally think it's on the easier side of moderate.

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HOST: Lauren Doepke | DC Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Great Falls Hike

LOCATION: Potomac, MD

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 18, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 30

Join us in kicking off National Park Week! On this day of FREE ENTRY, we’ll be completing a “challenging” 5 mile hike 9203 ft elevation gain) .with gorgeous views of the Potomac River.

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HOST: Brandon Stumpf | Virginia Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Pocahontas Hike

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $7/vehicle

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 4, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes. *Dogs must be kept on leashes during our events, even if being leash-free is allowed at the facility

Limit: 15

Kicking off our first event in RVA!

We're keeping things close by and simple here for our first event. Join us to hike this 6.8-mile loop trail.

This is generally considered an easy route with only 325 feet of elevation gain. We hike rain or shine, but thunderstorms will entail a cancellation.

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HOST: Colby Warner | Maryland Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Owl Prowl

LOCATION: Owings Mills, MD

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: January 31, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 25

Our local mix of woods, meadows, and wetlands makes ideal habitat for several species of owls, and clear winter nights are the perfect time to listen for them.

Join us for an evening of learning about these awesome creatures of the night. We'll learn about their natural history and calls, then hit the trails for a chance to hear them in the wild. It promises to be a hoot!

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HOST: Lauren Doepke | DC Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Indoor Bouldering

LOCATION: Washington DC

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $15

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: January 19, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 30

Come join us for a few hours of PRIVATE climb time, beginner and pro-friendly!

This month, the DC Chapter will convene to practice bouldering, hang (pun intended) out with new friends, and get some exercise indoors.

Don't have gear? No worries! The gym will provide rental shoes INCLUDED in your admission fee.

Prepare for 2-3 hours of climb time, though the admission fee grants entry to the whole gym for the entire day (12PM-8PM)!

Fear of heights? Also no worries! Bouldering does not exceed 20 feet of vertical climbing and has routes that run horizontally rather than vertically.

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