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Members 84 Atlanta Wilderness Backpackers

Name Join date
Chris W. (Assistant Organizer)
" Hi, I'm an experienced backpacker and am always looking for someone to go with. I'm also certified as a Wilderness First Responder. "
August 21, 2007
" Glad to see there's finally a backpacking group!! My favorite local spots are in North Carolina and I've bagged quite a few of the "Southern Sixers". I wouldn't mind doing some... " Read more
November 26, 2006
" I am 40 years old. I have been a backpacker and camper for most of my life but have not had any one to go with in quite a while. I hoping to find someone to go out with. "
July 4, 2007
Dmitry Shishkin (Meetup Organizer)
Title: RIBBIT
" Hi my name is Dmitry. Originally I am from St. Petersburg, Russia. Now I live in Lawrenceville, Georgia and teach at Georgia Gwinnett College. I backpacked a lot in the North GA mountains and in the... " Read more
November 2, 2007
Title: GALAXY
" Hello everyone... I love to backpack and climb and am looking for like-minded people! "
January 8, 2008
" love hiking, new to backpacking, but eager to learn from pros "
July 23, 2008
John (Assistant Organizer)
" I get out as often as possible. Been section hiking the AT with about 600 miles completed. I mostly backpack around Georgia. One of my favorite places to backpack is the Stone Door in Tennessee. "
November 5, 2007
Ellis Walters (Assistant Organizer)
Title: LAZY BOY
" I have been backpacking since the mid eighties. Over the past 5 years or so I have learned the joys of lightwieght backpacking and enjoy talking with others about ways to improve. I am married and have... " Read more
August 27, 2007
" Interested in more outdoor activities. "
April 27, 2008
" I just started hiking and looking for more groups, so when I have time in my busy week, I have a better chance of doing something active and fun, and meet new people. "
April 17, 2008
" I have just moved to the atlanta area and I am looking for a group of people to go backpacking and exploring with. I look forward to meeting new people and having great adventures. "
August 27, 2008
" Marietta, GA based professional originally from India. Interested in hiking especially on weekends and social activities. I am in 40's, very enthusiastic. "
September 3, 2008
" It has been about a year since I have done any backpack trips,with my son and newphews grown. I don't have the usual crew. I have done some overnight kayak trips. "
November 23, 2007
" I like to hike. "
July 20, 2008
" Hi, I'm relatively new to Atlanta and would love to get involved with a group that will help me get into the woods more often. I've always loved hiking and backpacking, and city living is making... " Read more
May 20, 2008
" Hello! Whenever I can find the time to break away from my job I love get outdoors and find my sanity again. My favorites ranges from day hikes, overnighters and kayaking either on the Chattahoochee or... " Read more
January 5, 2008
" I've recently retired and wish to take up backpacking once again. Back in the 70's and 80's I completed CT, Mass, and Vermont on the AT. I'm in my 60's, and do a lot of Kennesaw... " Read more
August 27, 2008
Title: Don Quixote
" I really like backpacking and don't get out enough . . . yet "
February 4, 2008
Title: CHEETAH
" Yo, fellow Nature lovers. I am interested in doing pretty much anything outdoors. I'm into backpacking, kayaking, day hiking and rock climbing. I love to meet new people and go to new, beautiful place... " Read more
December 18, 2007
Bobby Hart (Assistant Organizer)
Title: POLAR BEAR
" Hi, I've been backpacking the Cohuttas since the late 80's. My favorite trails are "Rice Camp" and the infamous "Tearbritches Trail". I've done some section hiking on... " Read more
April 25, 2007