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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 : Aaron Hammer
Asst. Manager : Gil Hines
Asst. Manager : Greg Garbee

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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

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - Check out this very active hiking club!! click here

Hiking Upward - Visit this site for some very useful suggestions on day hikes and backpacking trips in the Jefferson and Washington National Forests as well as Shenandoah National Park. It features reviews, downloadable topo maps, and good pictures. click here

Kayak Bass Fishing - Want some great info on bass fishing from a kayak? Site owner and Wilderness Systems Pro Angler Chad Hoover is one of the best kayak bass fisherman in the United States!! click here

Kayak Fishing Club - If you are interested in the sport hop online and chat with the Pirate's of Lynnhaven. They are an extremely friendly group of kayak anglers who love to introduce the sport to new participants. click here

Albemarle County Parks and Rec - Find some local outdoor activities at our county parks. click here

Off-leash friendly dog walking areas - Looking for a place to let your well-mannered 4-legged friend roam off leash with you? Try the Rapidan Wildlife Management Area. click here

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests - Virtually every type of outdoor recreation activity you can imagine is available. Of course hiking, fishing, mountain bicycling and camping lead the way, but don't forget hawk watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and nature photography. click here

Special Guests / Speakers

Oct 18, 2010 • CONRAD ANKER AT UVA . NORTH FACE SPEAKER SERIES
Join one of the most sought after alpinists in the world at the Newcomb Hall Grand Ballroom at 7 pm.for his new "Mount Meru Center of the Universe" show . Tickets are free but must be obtained at northface.com/speakerseries. Information on the show is also available there.Conrad's last visit here drew over 400 people and raised thousands of dollars for programs in Nepal . Call john holden at 977-1397 x331 for information or special requests . We brought Conrad in a day early to go to the UVA Childrens Hospital, and we may be able to do more in the community that day with him .
Proceeds from the reception and reserved seats all go to the UVA Cancer Center . Please come to the reception at 6 pm. , and for your $20 donation you receive food and drink , a reserved seat and an hour with Conrad . This is a great cause during October, Womens Breast Cancer Awareness Month . A reserved seat is $8 and also all of that goes to cancer research .

Hit The H2O

Sept 04, 2010 • BRMS KAYAK DEMO AT WALNUT CREEK
Please join us on Saturday, September 4th from 9am until 3pm for a boat demo at Walnut Creek Park. The event is free, however the park does charge a small entrance fee. We will have most models of kayaks and canoes that we stock on hand for you to "try before you buy". Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help you on the water and answer any questions you may have. Please wear clothing and footwear you can get wet in, bring sun protection, and please leave your electronic devices on shore. SEE YOU THERE!!!
Take Route 29 South; Turn left onto Route 708 (Red Hill Road); Turn right onto Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Road); The park is 1/2 mile on the left. Please call 434-977-4400 with any questions or email Aaron Hammer at ahammer@brms.com. Please note inclement weather may cancel or cause the event to end early.

Trail Talks

Sept 09, 2010 • GETTING STARTED IN THE OUTDOORS. MOUNTAIN SKILLS
This first of four classes for the Fall will focus on hiking ; what to wear, carry and how to use it all. We'll cover footwear, clothing , daypacks , trekking poles and what to carry in your pack to stay found and safe .We'll also go over great local and regional hikes.Free 7-8 pm. in the store .

Sept 16, 2010 • GETTING STARTED IN THE OUTDOORS. MOUNTAIN SKILLS
Class # 2 in the 4 part series will focus on Overnight Backpacking.We will hit on larger packs, tents , stoves and cooking, sleeping bags and pads, care of gear , ultra-light options and more. Free from 7-8pm in the store .

Sept 23, 2010 • GETTING STARTED IN THE OUTDOORS. MOUNTAIN SKILLS
Class # 3 in this 4 part series will focus on some of the skills needed to enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors .We'll cover trip planning, navigation , staying found , GPS , map and compass , wildlife encounters , stream crossings and more . Free 7-8 pm. in the store .

Sept 30, 2010 • GETTING STARTED IN THE OUTDOORS . MOUNTAIN SKILLS
This final class in the Fall series will get us out of the shop and doing some actual field practice . We'll have "hands-on " fun with GPS , compass games , USGS map reading ,tent site selection , stream crossings, water treatment and have a bear bagging competition and more...
Class # 4 will be outside....Location to be determined .

Backpacking

Sept 18, 2010 - Sept 19, 2010 • GUIDED BACKPACKING TRIP- DOLLY SODS - RED CREEK'S UPPER VALLEYS
Join us for a short backpacking trip of under 2 miles each day , following a small stream off trail to it's junction with a larger stream that will be followed back up to a trail crossing. Camp under the 1/2 moon and along rarely seen streamside meadows.This is not a trip for the seasoned backpacker , but for families , nature lovers and beginning backpackers .As with all our backpacking trips , an evening dayhike from our base camp will be offered. There should be early Fall color in the maples and aspens , and coyotes calling to provide evening entertainment .
We run trips to unique and very special places ! All of our trips are beginner freiendly. They are not physical workouts , but enjoyable experiences in beautiful places with a focus on building your outdoor and nature skills.All trips will have a meeting point somewhere along the route . You will be called at least twice to go over weather and trip gear. 1 night trips are $45 which covers your evening meal . 2 night trips to Shackelford Island are $75 which covers 2 evening meals and your boat transport . More information is available at john@brms.com. or 434-977-1397 X 331 .

Oct 02, 2010 - Oct 03, 2010 • GETTING STARTED IN THE OUTDOORS . MOUNTAIN SKILLS . CLASS TRIP
The Reward for attending 3 or more of our September classes is an almost free class trip to the 4000' high , tundra like open grasslands of Dolly Sods North in West Virginia. Everyone will get a chance to practice everything learned in class , and navigation on the off-trail hike out will be totally done by class members and we will "follow". We always practice "leave no trace " principles , and this pristine area will show you why they are so important.
You will transport yourself and we will set up ride sharing if desired. The fee if $25 , but you will get some cool free gear..the trip leader has been backpacking extensively for over 40 years , and has done over 100 trips in this remote area of Canyons and High Plains. Rain will move this trip to Spring 2011 .

Oct 23, 2010 - Oct 24, 2010 • SPRUCE KNOB HIGH MEADOWS . MODERATE 13 MILES
This shall be a most interesting hike by any measure and is one of the classic hikes in West Virginia.We will leave from the highest mountain in West Virginia on day 1 , and descend through high meadows to an open ridge overlooking the steep valley of Seneca Creek. On day 2 we will descend to , and follow Seneca creek up it's semi-open valley to it's headwaters . After leaving our backpacking gear at the vehicles , we left there on day 1 , those still having energy , will have the chance to dayhike from there into an extensive system of seldom seen trailess meadows and look for bears usually feeding extesively prior to hibernation .
The Dayhike on day 2 is with your trip leader , a master naturalist.....and is a very unique environment with much to see...binoculars suggested .

Nov 19, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010 • FALL SHACKELFORD ISLAND TRIP
Spend 3 days and 2 nights on a remote island off the coast of North Carolina , with some of the best seashells , fall migration birding and views on the east coast . Add 140 wild horses and the full moon and you can see why this has been our most popular trip for 15 years. Expect to be dropped off in knee deep , crystal clear warm water and backpack to shore . Campsites abound within 100-400 yards , and we are at the narrow point of the island , so from sound beaches to ocean beaches is less than 10 minutes..Great kids trip, and there will be fleece jacket prize for the best beach find , as voted on by the group at dinner saturday night .
Bring Daypacks too , as this is really beach camping and dayhiking . This trip will fill fast. It is a 7 hour drive from Charlottesville , and many will go down and stay in Historic Beaufort the night before... Run away from work and take the Cedar Island ferry to Ocracoke on your way slowly home ....information john 434-977-1397 x 331 or john@brms.com

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.

Sept 16, 2010 • RADICAL REELS AT PVCC
Radical Reels comes to Charlottesville...in an event to benefit Shenandoah National Park through The Shenandoah National Park Trust. Hang on to your seats for some of the best and wildest high-adenaline Mountain Sport films ever...
Tickets now on Sale at the store. $10 advance and $12 at the door with ALL proceeds going to the Trust . Doors open at 7 pm. and the show starts at 7:30.