Join us for one of the recreation events listed below.
Fitness Center and Studio
Free membership for all students and employees! Click here for more info about the Fitness Center and the current schedule.
Outdoor Recreation
Sign up at the Fitness Center or email cheddleston@virginiawestern.edu for more info. Trip costs should be paid to the Cashier’s Office (cash only).
Climbing at River Rock Climbing Gym
2nd & 4th Mondays: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18
1:00 – 3:30 PM
Every other week group to rock climb together. Free!
Fall Hiking
The Cascades
Friday, September 6
3 Peaks in 3 Weeks: Peaks of Otter Hike Series
Friday, October 18 – Harkening Hill
Friday, October 25 – Flat Top
Friday, November 1 – Sharp Top
All hikes leave at 9 AM. Series ends with a group lunch at Sharp Top!
Recreation Trips
Kayak the James River – Buchanan, VA ($10)
Friday, August 30 at 10 AM
All equipment, gear, and instruction provided.
Trail Day
Wednesday, September 25: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Stop by the STEM Courtyard to learn about fall hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation in Roanoke! Leave with your own custom trail mix blend!
Bridge Walk and Outdoor Adventure – New River Gorge, WV ($20)
Friday, October 11: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Adventure at the New River Gorge – the newest National Park in the US! The trip will include the famous “Bridge Walk” and then include some bouldering or hiking. Meals included.
Night Zip Lining at Explore Park ($5)
Saturday, October 26 (Meets at Visitor Center at 7 PM)
2 hours of ziplining and obstacles in the treetops! Night ziplining adds an extra element of fun!
Wild Cave Tour, Grottoes, VA ($10)
Friday, November 15: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Take a guided professional tour of a wild cave (in it’s natural state). This is not a lighted cave with paved walkways: You will get muddy (and have a great time)! Lunch provided.
Special Events
Fitness BINGO Challenge: Aug 26 – Sept 27
Stop by the Fitness Center to pick up a Fitness and Wellness BINGO Card. Participate in activities and complete your card! You can enter up to 3 times. Everyone who participates gets fitness swag and anyone who completes a card will be entered into a prize drawing.
VP Walk and Talk Wednesdays: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Sept. 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18 at 12 PM
Get to know your Student Affairs administrator! Join our Vice President of Student Affairs – Bern Battle – on a walk. Meet at the SLC 3rd Floor Info Desk. The planned route is around the STEM Courtyard. Everyone is welcome!
Grocery Store Tour: Wednesday, Oct 16 at 10 AM
Tour the grocery store with our Registered Dietitian Holly. She will give you the tips and tricks for making nutritious choices while saving money! Everyone completing the tour will earn a grocery gift card.
Ping Pong Tournament: Monday, Nov 11 at 2 PM
Compete in this one-day tournament!
Contact Us
Student Life Center S307
540-857-6326
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
Hours of Operation
Fall 2023 Semester:
Fitness Center (1st Floor): 9 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday. Closed Saturday – Sunday.
Student Activities & Food Pantry (3rd Floor): 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
The above hours are subject to change based on the campus events schedule.
All posted hours exclude holidays and school closings.
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