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Hilltop North Shopping Center | 1624 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA | N 36° 51.180 W 76° 01.197 | 
| Phone : (757)422-2201
eMail : vab@brms.com Store Hours
Mon - Fri...10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat............10:00am - 6:00pm
Sun...........12:00pm - 5:00pm
Manager : Kyle McDonald
Asst. Manager : Mike McDermott · Join our email list
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Links & Resources
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Upcoming Events
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Trail Talks
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Interested in your own TRAIL TALK?
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Trail Talk Reservation
Does your Troop or Crew want more information about a certain skill, activity, or type of gear?
Contact us and we will schedule a trail talk at our store just for you!
***GREAT WAY TO EARN CREDIT FOR A BADGE***
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Sept 09, 2010
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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 .
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Sept 16, 2010
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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 .
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Sept 23, 2010
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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 .
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Sept 30, 2010
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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 .
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Backpacking
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Sept 18, 2010 - Sept 19, 2010
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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 .
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Oct 02, 2010 - Oct 03, 2010
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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 .
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Oct 23, 2010 - Oct 24, 2010
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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 .
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Nov 19, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010
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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
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Out of the Ordinary
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Reoccuring
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Adventure Photo's
SHOW OFF! That's right show off all those pictures of you summiting that mountain or paddling your boat. Blue Ridge is starting an adventure wall of YOUR pictures! Bring in your photo and we will post it for all to see. Drop off a copy of your 4x6 or 5x7 photo to any staff member and up you go!
Please provide a copy of your photo to be placed on the wall. BRMS is not responsible for any lost or damaged photogaphs. BRMS reserves the right to reject any photographs turned in for any reason.
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DONATE A PACK PROGRAM
Here is a great way to give back to those less fortunate while receiving something in return. Bring in your old hiking pack and receive 20% off the purchase of a new pack (instock items only). Blue Ridge will replace buckles and straps when needed and donate the pack to a local scout in need.
Please keep this to HIKING PACKS ONLY.
No school bookbags please.
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Available
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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.
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