Who says grownups can't play too? We'll go anywhere, do anything, try anything once. Hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, rafting, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, kiteboarding, ...you're in the right spot. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a hobbyist, a beginner or advanced, young or old; whether you want to get outside more or just get out of the house & try something new. . .we can help! Members welcome to contribute and suggest (and organize) events and trips; suggest …

We are a hiking and backpacking group. Can anyone join? No. I found this group to have a smaller, cozier group with my friends that we can do some fast adventures up in the mountains. If you want to join come backpacking or hiking with us through the New York Backpackers group on meetup. http://backpackers.meetup.com/113 I can't let anyone in if I haven't met that person before and we have never hiked together. You must have hiked with me at least once or with one of our assistant organizers …

Join us for nights under the stars, treks in the woods and NYC events to talk about your favorite gear and the next adventure. BLAZE>> is a group for gay men in NYC that crave being outdoors and are passionate about backpacking and backcountry camping. New to backpacking? No worries, our members range from beginner trekkers with lots of enthusiasm to seasoned adventurers with years of experience to share. We are committed to challenging ourselves by trekking to isolated places of remarkable beau …

“The mountains are calling and I must go." -- John Muir Join us for The Next Adventure - it could be hiking, backpacking, day hiking, trekking, rock and ice climbing, camping, snowboarding, skiing, backcountry snowboarding and skiing, alpine skiing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Alpine snowboarding and freeride snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing, mountaineering and we also do kayaking, canoeing, whitewater raftin …

Come have a good time and meet other local outdoor enthusiasts. We focus on having a good time and being kind to our shared lands! All day hikes are free! We are always looking to introduce experienced hikers to novices. Come enjoy the great outdoors by hiking with other like minded individuals and discover some of the best hiking opportunities in NJ. So join us on one of our next regularly scheduled hikes by checking the calendar of scheduled outing dates!

HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! NYC Hiking Group NYC Hiking Club Free hiking group Catskill Hiking Calling all New York / Hudson Valley outdoor / WE ARE THE MOST ACTIVE GROUP IN THE COUNTRY! HIKING enthusiasts!!! The purpose of this group is to bring people together. People who like being outside, hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, cycling, mountaineering, rock / ice climbing, caving, etc. I am open to most all outdoor activities. This is an extreme …

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." - John Muir We are a group of hiking friends who enjoy exploring the mountains. We hike and backpack the many beautiful trails in the Northeast - the Harriman, Hudson, Kittanies, Gunks, Taconics, Catskills, Adirondacks and beyond. We also have the passion for …

The Super Active Sporting Tristaters Meetup group is for anyone who shares a passion for outdoor and indoor activities year round. We are comprised of novices and experts, singles and couples, youngsters and those with some experience on their side. We are everything from serious althletes training for ironmans to novices excited for that first run down a snowy slope. We like to sweat, laugh, get muddy, and brag about where we are sore from trying that new activity or pushing yourself that extra …

We are Outdoor Enthusiasts that enjoy hiking, scrambling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities. Join to receive our monthly Event Directory of over 200 Outdoor & Adventure Events for New Yorkers Everyone is welcome to post trip suggestions and all are welcome to participate! Free 3 Day + 1 Day Pass, Reebok Sports Club/NY

This group formed out of the desire to share the wonderful experiences of outdoor activities with the children and youth in our lives. Not only to enrich the lives of those younger than us; but to enrich our lives as caretakers as we re-experience the outdoor activities we love with those we love. The vast majority of outdoor groups do not organize kid/youth-suitable meetups but many folks have younger ones and would love to bring them. Some of us spend every weekend with theirs, others alterna …

Hardcore Hikers of New York, Unite! is a community of serious, fit, and friendly hikers and backpackers in the New York City area. We strive for the highs that come from two sources: Reaching glorious peaks all over the Northeast (and elsewhere) and connecting with our fellow adventurers. We're all about achieving new feats individually as well as building close ties with one another. In order to be a member, you should have both the fitness and passion to hike 2500'-7500' of elevation gain at a …

A group of zany, down to earth, active people who enjoy hiking, climbing, backpacking, skiing, just anything that will get our adrenaline flowing. We are an eclectic group, full of people with common interests on sports and the appreciation of natures natural beauty. We are a non-competitive bunch and welcome any level of hiking/climbing fitness even newbies. Our focus is on enjoying the beauty of nature, meeting new people and participating in great outdoor sports. Traditionally after a great h …

Do you want to get outdoors and have a great time doing amazing things?  Then join us on our next adventure!  We love introducing people to all that the great outdoors has to offer!  Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, ice climbing, snow shoeing, mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, herpetology, dendrology, wilderness survival and SO MUCH MORE!  We also run some kid friendly adventures!  So come out, bring the kids, bring your friends and join us on a great adven …

I am a vegan and I am an outdoors person. I love sleeping under the stars in the middle of nowhere and hanging out by a fire grilling vegetables. I have for years led adventures all around the world and the one thing that has lacked has been other vegans or even vegetarians. Very few in the five years I have been organizing outdoor trips. I love to hike, mountaineer, raft, ice climb, backpack, cross-country ski, you name it and I want to meet other vegans and vegetarians who share my love for ad …

This is a social meet-up group. All are welcome.  I found that I enjoyed setting up events designed around having fun and enjoying what life has to offer.  I found meetup groups that offered events for singles or  couples or  single parents but not for everyone. Many of my friends are single  while others are couples, some with, and some without kids. So I have designed a group for everyone. If you are single or married, with a family or a single parent, all are welcome to join in our adventures …

This meetup page is used to list trips for the Outdoor Club of South Jersey (OCSJ). Trips are open to all OCSJ members, and guests that would like to try out our club. Main Club website: www.ocsj.org Biking Events: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/ Canoeing/Kayaking Events: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Canoeing/ Membership (paypal) page: membership page You do not need to RSVP to take part in these trips. OCSJ is a member club. For $20 yearly, you ha …

This is a  Network of women who have a love for the trail, walking, backpacking, kayaking, camping and fishing. It was created in order to get women together to share views,  distances, and experiences in the great outdoors.   Hikes will include easy to difficult.  Fishing adventures are open to any type.  All suggestions are welcome, membership requires only a love for the great outdoors. This group is about getting together, being healthy, backpacking, hiking, being active, hiking safely and h …

Berks-Lehigh Hiking and Backpacking is a hiking group for people of all skill levels! If you'd like to get some exercise outside, we'll have an event for you. We will be hosting day hikes, backpacking trips, gear seminars & shopping. We will also be hosting learning events, such as "Beginners Only" backpacking events. Eventually, with the help of our sponsors at East Ridge Outfitters, we'd like to start hosting fundraisers to support conservation groups. Feel free to suggest events! I'd like the …

Warning: If you become a member of this group you might have more fun than you can possibly handle We are a chill group that plans outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, skiing and other fun physical activities. We're also a social group, a way to make new friends and meet new people while enjoying common interests. We also plan other events like weekend houses, kayaking, rock scrambling and backpacking. We take the time to actually look around and enjoy all the beauty nature has to offer, n …

I started this group to assemble backpackers for the purpose of finding great folks to section-hike the Appalachian Trail with. Beyond my personal desire to hike the AT, this group is dedicated to everyone who is looking to section hike any part of the trail from Georgia to Maine (this started out as an NYC/NJ/CT group, but we are expanding this group to a National level). If you are an experienced backpacker, join the group and send me a message to become an organizer and attract folks to join …

Wednesday, the middle of the week, nothing to do because everyone else is in work? Come hiking with us!! We started out with hiking just on Wednesdays but quickly realized some of you just can't get enough. The group name has been updated to Wednesday Hiking +Plus and we are now experimenting with some weekend hiking trips. Join our small but fantastic group of fellow hikers as we explore some of the great hiking places in New Jersey, New York and beyond. The weekly hikers usually bring a nic …

NJ SNEAKERS 2.0 is a north Jersey Meetup group for intermediate hikers concentrating on trails in north/western New Jersey, south/central New York state. Beginners are welcome so long as you have the ability to keep up and not delay the group.  Experienced hikers are welcome so long as you realize it's not a race.  We don't hike fast and we don't hike slow but we will hike at a brisk pace.  I also have a tendency to pick hikes with steep inclines (as any member of the Sneakers 1.0 group will gla …

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The goal of this group is to aid people in enjoying the sites, points of interest and outdoors around Morristown, NJ. We'll be taking hikes of varying length in and around Morristown, hitting major points of interest along the way. Anyone who has an interest in exploring the area is welcome!

This group is for serious hikers, backpackers, climbers and mountaineers based out of NY/NJ/CT tri-state area. We post our dream climbs/hikes/treks, and try to make it happen, whether it is completing the Catskill 35/ADK 46/NH 48 within a year, a spur-of-the-moment haul up Black Chasm or Supercrack next week, AT/PCT thru-hike next Spring, or a full moon summit push atop a 14,000' advanced basecamp two years from now. Meanwhile, we dabble in local climbs and hikes, water and winter sports to keep …

This group is for anyone interested in low cost outdoor adventures like , hiking, backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing/bouldering, photography, swimming, survival, camping and more! We also host get togethers at coffee shops, bars and diners, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other outdoor enthusiasts, exchange stories of your previous adventures or simple share your interest to get started in this fascinating and highly addictive life style. ALL LEVELS WELCOME !!

"50 Hikes in New Jersey" is a book by Bruce Scofield, and a great "bucket" list of hikes in the State of NJ! Many of these hikes include historical sites, buildings and gardens, and of course trails/paths that carried revolutionary soldiers and merchants through a new land. Hikes range from easy to strenuous, and varying in miles. This group is perfect for the any level hiker wanting to explore NJ trails. Here's the list! 1 South Of High Point 2 Rattlesnake Swamp To Catfish Pond 3 Mount Tamman …

The Hiking Committee of the NY-North Jersey Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors on foot. For beginners or experts. In the city or far from the bustle. What sets us apart? • Trained leaders means trips are organized AND fun • Easy access on public transportation to tons of our hikes • Hikes are open to anyone (as long as you meet fitness and equipment requirements) This MeetUp group is sponsored by the NY-North Jersey Chapter of the Appalachian Mountai …