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Barracks Road Shopping Center

1125 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA

N 38° 03.141 W 78° 30.080

Phone : (434) 977-4400
eMail : chv@brms.com

Store Hours
Sat...............10:00am - 6:00pm Sun..............12:00pm - 5:30pm Mon-Wed.....10:00am - 8:00pm Thu-Fri.........10:00am - 9:00pm

Manager : John Holden
Asst. Manager : Gil Hines

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Links & Resources

Upcoming Events

Rivanna Trails Foundation - A local trails network surrounding Charlottesville, VA. click here

Habitat for Humanity: Women's Build - Women Build works to recruit, empower, and train women to build simple, decent, and affordable homes. click here

Special Guests / Speakers

Mar 17, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010 • VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK - 16TH Anniversary
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is pleased to host seven events this year at our Charlottesville - Barracks Rd. Store.

We will have a Virginia Master Naturalist series (4 events).

Wednesday, March 17th, 8 PM
Marshall Faintich
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Wintergreen

Thursday, March 18th, 8 PM
Leonard Adkins
Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail

Friday, March 19th, 8 PM
Leonard Adkins
Images of America: Along Virginia’s Appalachian Trail
Selected from the archives of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy,
the National Park Service, and local AT maintaining clubs.

Saturday, March 20th, 12 Noon
Jeff Alt
Jeff Alt will present his Appalachian Trail Show
"A Walk for Sunshine", with personal narration, music, and slides, based on his book.

Saturday, March 20th, 2 PM
Jonathan Alderfer
Illustrated Birds of North America

Saturday, March 20th, 4 PM
NATURE TALES:
Art Evans / What’s Bugging You,
Fred First / What We Hold in Our Hands,
Diane Tennant / The Barking Tree Frog and Other Curious Tales

Sunday, March 21th, 3 PM
ANIMALS IN OUR LIVES / SPCA
Bruce Coston / Ask the Animals: A Vet’s Eye View of Pets and the People they Love,
Cheryl Falkenburry / In Delilah’s Eyes: Dog Training from a Dog’s Perspective,
Jenny Gardiner / Winging It: A Memoir of Caring for a Vengeful Parrot Who’s
Determined to Kill Me,
Stephan Bechtel / Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption

For more information go to: www.vabook.org or
contact John Holden. Email: john@brms.com or (434)977-4400.

Hit The H2O

Apr 06, 2010 • PADDLE WITH BLUE RIDGE MT. SPORTS THIS SPRING
TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK

APRIL 6 CHRIS GREENE LAKE (NORTH OF CHARLOTTESVILLE)

ALL EVENTS ARE 4 PM. – 6 PM.

WE WILL BE OUT AT 3 LOCATIONS THIS APRIL TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK, AND RECEIVE SOME FREE BASIC INSTRUCTION IF YOU WISH.
PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS.

Email: john@brms.com

Apr 07, 2010 • PADDLE WITH BRMS THIS SPRING
TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK

APRIL 7 BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR (WEST TOWARDS CROZET)

ALL EVENTS ARE 4 PM. – 6 PM

WE WILL BE OUT AT 3 LOCATIONS THIS APRIL TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK , AND RECEIVE SOME FREE BASIC INSTRUCTION IF YOU WISH .
PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS.

Email: john@brms.com

Apr 08, 2010 • PADDLE WITH BRMS THIS SPRING
APRIL 8 WALNUT CREEK PARK (20 MINUTES SOUTH OF CHARLOTTESVILLE)

TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK

WE WILL BE OUT AT 3 LOCATIONS THIS APRIL TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK , AND RECEIVE SOME FREE BASIC INSTRUCTION IF YOU WISH .
PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.

THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS!

Email: john@brms.com

Apr 15, 2010 • PADDLE WITH BRMS THIS SPRING
APRIL 15 RIVANNA RIVER BOAT LANDING IN CROFTON (LAKE MONTICELLO AREA)

TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK.

ALL EVENTS ARE 4 PM. – 6 PM.

WE WILL BE OUT AT 3 LOCATIONS THIS APRIL TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO TRY A CANOE OR KAYAK , AND RECEIVE SOME FREE BASIC INSTRUCTION IF YOU WISH.
PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS!

Email: john@brms.com

Jun 05, 2010 • NATURE PADDLE WITH BRMS - BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR
THIS IS A QUIET EXPLORATORY TRIP GEARED FOR FAMILIES.

8 AM AND 10 AM STARTS -- ON BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR

THIS IS A NATURE ORIENTED PADDLING TRIP WITH BRMS AND TRAINED NATURALISTS.

PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS.

Email: john@brms.com

Backpacking

Mar 26, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010 • SHACKELFORD ISLAND - Full Moon
We are going a little later for this Spring trip to allow for warmer temperatures and the full moon. This trip is a favorite for all who attend. You can expect the usual great birding, shelling, dayhiking and group dynamics. Camp will be at the remote eastern tip of the island. After a boat ride from the mainland, we drop off in the water with 300 yards to shore through cold nut crystal clear water. We then hike another 400 yards to secluded campsites. This trip will fill quickly, so be warned! You should plan on a 7 hour drive ~ in the fall of 2009 most of the group went down the night before our scheduled boat departure.
For more information: Contact John Holden - john@brms.com or call (434)977-4400.

May 08, 2010 - May 09, 2010 • DOLLY SODS, WVA - focus on Beginning Backpacker
This is the first of three trips that will be offered in the Dolly Sods. The focus for this trip is to offer a very easy early spring trip for the beginning backpacker who wants a hands on learning experience, or for those who just want a nature oriented trip at a slower pace and fewer miles. We will go about 1 mile in on a trail before doing a short cross country route along meadowed streambanks to our campsite. The different return route will also have an short off trail component. This is a relatively easy adventure in spring focusing on birds and early wildflowers .
For more information contact John Holden
Email: john@brms.com or (434) 977-4400

May 15, 2010 - May 16, 2010 • DOLLY SODS, WVA - Waterfall Trip
This second of 3 Dolly Sods Backpacking Trips will be a waterfall trip , visiting 2 magnificent off trail waterfalls in what could turn out to be a Spring of above normal runoff from winter storms. The total distance will be a fairly strenuous 7 miles , using a combination of trails , cross country travel and walking “in” and crossing over 40 times the upper reaches of Red Creek .Ultralight backpacking gear with trekking poles essential !

For more information contact: John Holden
Email: john@brms.com or (434) 977-4400

Jun 12, 2010 - Jun 13, 2010 • DOLLY SODS, WVA - Star Gazing
Our third trip is a full circuit of the high plains in Dolly Sods North. We will hike to a dry ridgetop campsite offering endless views. This is our reward for hauling water at the end of the day. Plan on a **Star** trip done during the new moon. Successful star gazers will receive rewards from Blue Ridge (BRMS) for finding constellations. We will also provide 'star finders' to assist you with finding constellations. You can expect 3 miles each day, with minimal elevation change. This trip is suitable for beginning backpackers and kids.

For more information contact: John Holden
Email: john@brms.com or (434) 977-4400

Out of the Ordinary

Available • Shop by Appointment
If you ever desire to have personal assistance, feel free to contact us and set up an appointment. Also, if you would like a particular salesperson to help you, we will let you know their availability.
We ask that you give us 48 hours notice before your visit.

Mar 14, 2010 - Mar 15, 2010 • BANFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL - WORLD TOUR - PHOTO CONTEST
As part of the BANFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL EVENTS - We will also be hosting the Banff Mt. Photo Contest and a local photo contest sponsored by BRMS and The North Face.
Photos will be on display at the Banff Mt. film festival and the local photos will be on display at the Charlottesille, BRMS store

Mar 14, 2010 - Mar 15, 2010 • Banff Mountain Film Festival - at the PARAMOUNT THEATRE
WE NEED YOU IN MARCH -
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Sunday 3/14 at 4:00pm

We will be showing Films for Families and Adrenaline Sports.

Monday 3/15 @ 7:00pm
We will be showing films on Mountain Culture and the Environment.
BANFF MT. FILM FESTIVAL at the PARAMOUNT THEATRE
This year, the Banff Mt. Film Fesival proceeds will benefit local trails and the RIVANNA TRAILS FOUNDATION.

Mar 14, 2010 • BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
We are pleased to be bringing you the Annual BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR this year at THE PARAMOUNT, on the historic Downtown Mall in Charlottesville.

Appealing to all audiences, this film festival portrays a wide range of mountain activities and adventures from all over the world. Join us for the 34th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to discover the cream of the crop as this year’s cinematographers present films on mountain culture, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and unbelievable feats of human endurance. There is a different program each night and the proceeds benefit the Rivanna Trails Foundation. Tickets will be available for sale at The Paramount and BRMS in January. The list of films we will be showing will also be available at the store.

Date: Sunday March 14, 4:00 PM
Geared for the whole family with more films (7 total) and a shorter overall duration
(1 hr, 57 min). Family Friendly, Adrenaline, & Culture Oriented. Films are listed in alphabetical order, not the order of viewing.
An INTERMISSION will be provided as determined by the BANFF staff.

First Ascent: Alone on the Wall (24minutes)
USA, 2009, Focus: Rock Climbing, Free solo climbing

Alex Honnold is free soloing the Half Dome in Yosemite.

Mont-Blanc Speed Flying(10 minutes)
Best Short Mountain Film

France, 2008, Focus: speed riding, family friendly

Six speed riders fly from the upper slopes of Mont Blanc down to Chamonix in one continuous 10-minute shot.

Project Megawoosh (4 minutes)
Special Jury Mention
Germany, 2009, Focus: Humour, spoof

Bruno Kammerl, a German engineer, works to perfect the world’s tallest human water slide.

Rowing the Atlantic (26 minutes)
USA, 2009, Focus: Sea-kayaking, adventure, human story, family friendly

A few years ago, Roz Savage gave up what for many would be an ideal life (husband, great job, big house), picked up a few pairs of rowing oars and a boat to go with them and set off across the Atlantic Ocean – alone – in a rowboat.

Signatures: Canvas of Snow (16 minutes)
USA, 2009, Focus: Skiing, snowboarding and noboarding

In Japan there is a cultural connection to the different signatures of terrestrial home – a sense that the rhythm of fall, winter, spring and summer influences the rhythm of the person, their energy, their riding style and the lines they choose. This special edit features skiers, snowboarders, a photographer and a noboarder who are each in tune with this connection to winter and the environment they ride in.

Shining Spirit (26 minutes)
Canada, 2009, Focus: Culture, human story

Filmed in Canada, India and Tibet, “Shining Spirit” documents a recording project that brings together the family of Jamyang Yeshi through music and multi-track recording technology. With the help of Western friends, Jamyang, in exile in Canada, and his brother Tsundue, in exile in the U.S., join voices with the family they left behind in Tibet. For the first time in over a decade, they sign together once again. The film is a testament to the power of music, the resilience of the Tibetan culture, and the enduring bonding of a family separated by politics and geography.

Kranked - Revolve (11 minutes)
Canada, 2009, Focus: Mountain biking

The coolest human-powered adrenaline tool ever invented – the mountain bike? “revolve” blasts in cinematic glory from the French Alps to the lush coast of B.C., incorporating dirt jump, trail, freeride, slopestyle and downhill.

Tickets may be purchased at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports or The Paramount.

Mar 15, 2010 • BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESITVAL WORLD TOUR
Appealing to all audiences, this film festival portrays a wide range of mountain activities and adventures from all over the world. Join us for the 34th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to discover the cream of the crop as this year’s cinematographers present films on mountain culture, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and unbelievable feats of human endurance. There is a different program each night and the proceeds benefitthe Rivanna Trails Foundation. Tickets will be available for sale at The Paramount and BRMS in January. The list of films we will be showing will also be available at the store.

Date: Monday March 15, 7:00 PM

Mustang – Journey of Transformation (28 minutes)
USA, 2009, Focus: Tibetan culture, family friendly

Lost in time, the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang is one of the oldest sanctuaries of authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture. However, long isolated by geography and politics, the people struggle to survive, and the centre of their culture—the 15th century monasteries and the art within—is dangerously close to collapse. Narrated by Richard Gere and featuring the Dalai Lama, the film tells the compelling story of the efforts to rescue this ancient place from the brink of extinction and to help spark a cultural renaissance.

Take a Seat (46 minutes)
Special Jury Mention
UK, 2009, Focus: Human story, adventure, biking

Dominic Gill’s mission is to cycle the 32,000 kilometres from the northern coast of Alaska to the southern tip of South America, on a tandem bike, picking up random strangers on the way. A gripping tale of two years and two continents, full of extraordinary characters and incidents.

Deep/Shinsetsu (3 minutes)
Japan, 2009, Focus: Powder Skiing, family friendly

”Shinsetsu” means deep powder in Japanese. This short film expresses a typical day in the mountain of Japan.

Pick-up Sticks (9 minutes)
Canada, 2009, Focus: Environment, family-friendly

Take an aerial plunge off the edge of an Arctic coastal headland into the abyss of a seabird colony to find out how marine environmental change is affecting the delicate balance of life for a hardy creature of the northern seas. A visual and metaphorical cliffhanger for our times!

Africa Revolutions Tour (20 minutes)
USA, 2009, Focus: White-water kayaking, Sun Catcher’s Project (NGO in Africa)

From the crocodile-infested White Nile in Uganda, to big-water first descents in Madagascar, the film follows this group of friends on their dangerous mission. Accompanying the team is Rita Riewerts, the founder of the Sun Catchers Project, a non-profit that installs solar cooking facilities in African orphanages, hospitals and communities. Join the team as they set out on an ambitious kayaking expedition in eastern Africa. Every cent this film generates will be donated to the Sun Catchers Project.

To the Rainbow (14 minutes)
UK, 2009, Focus: Rock climbing, human story

Paul Pritchard was on of Britain’s most talented and outrageous climbers in the late 1980s. a head injury received while climbing the totem Pole in Tasmania left Paul with hemiplegia. Now 13 years on, he makes an emotional return to climbing – on The Rainbow in North Wales. Teaming up with his old climbing partner, the legendary Johnny Dawes, he takes on a 5.10 route. Inspirational.

Ticket are available at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports and The Paramount Theater.

Mar 25, 2010 • ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Environmental Film Festival will be presented at Vinegar Hill Theater in Charlottesville and at the Visulite in Staunton.
Proceeds from this event will benefit WILD VIRGINIA. This event is sponsored by an Environmental Grant from Patagonia

Apr 10, 2010 • 3rd ANNUAL RIVANNA RIVER SOJOURN
THIS IS A SPECIAL PADDLING EVENT -- ACTIVITIES WILL HELP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE RIVANNA CONSERVATION SOCIETY.

PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS.

Email: john@brms.com

May 01, 2010 • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WOMEN BUILD GUIDED HIKES & PADDLE
This is a Fund Raising Event for Habitat's WOMEN BUILD programs in our community. Float the Rivanna in a kayak or canoe from Crofton to Palmyra. Participate in a number of guided hikes. Lunch and shuttles provided.
Rain Date: May 2nd
For more information contact: John Holden
Email: john@brms.com or (434) 977-4400

Jun 05, 2010 • NATURE PADDLE WITH BRMS
NATURE PADDLE WITH BLUE RIDGE.

THIS EXPLORATORY PADDLING EVENT IS FOR QUIET FAMILIES WHO WANT TO GET UP CLOSE WITH BIRDS AND OTHER OTHER NATURE THAT WILL BE OBSERVED.

8 AM AND 10 AM STARTS

ON BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR WITH BLUE RIDGE AND TRAINED NATURALISTS.

PLEASE WEAR QUICK DRY CLOTHES AND WATER FRIENDLY SHOES …RAIN WOULD CANCEL THESE EVENTS , PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 434-977-4400 TO CHECK IF WEATHER SEEMS A FACTOR AND IF YOU NEED DRIVING DIRECTIONS.THESE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.

Email: john@brms.com