Welcome Backpackers!

Location: Lynnwood, WA 47.8-122.28 98036US

Meetups: 6 so far

Members: 218 Backpackers

Founded: May 25, 2007

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People from the Pacific Northwest Region are welcome to join this group of backpackers.

This group takes overnight and multi-day trips only. A minimum of one trip per month will be scheduled. We generally avoid overcrowded and easy trails, preferring to adventure primarily in National Forest wilderness areas throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Canada. Some international trips to Europe, S. America, & Africa will be planned as well.

Participation in his group is entirely at your own risk. Rain and snow does NOT cancel.

Meetup topics: Backpackers, Camping, Hiking, Adventurers

Our next MeetupGoat Rocks Backpack Trip - 4 Days & 34 Miles

Jul 23 Wed 6:00 PM

Where?: Lynnwood Park & Ride

20199 46th Ave W

Parking Lot C

Lynnwood, WA 98036

425-508-9448

Who’s coming?: 8 Yes / 0 Maybe

( 4 spots left )

Hike Type: Point to Point
Distance: 34 Miles (plus spurs)
Duration: 4 Days
Departure: Wed. July 23, 2008 6:00pm
Return: Sun. Read more

More details about this Meetup…

What members are saying

“ This is a really active group and the 20 members I've met so far are good people. ”

—Will

“ Great group of people, awesome dynamic. ”

—Shabnam

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More upcoming Meetups

Aug 21
Western Pasayten Loop - 11 Days - 107 Miles

9 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Sep 11
CJ's Memorial Backpack Trip - 4 Days & 35 Miles

4 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?

See our full calendar

Past Meetups

Jun 27

Tubal Cain Mine to Buckhorn Lake Backpack Trip

12 attended –
May 23

Backpack Trip - Chelan Lakeshore Trail to Stehekin

21 attended –
Dec 07 8

Day Hike to Goldmyer Hot Spring this Saturday (12/8)

3 attended –
Oct 07 13

Point of the Arches Olympic Coast Backpack Trip

3 attended –
Aug 07 31

Labor Day Backpack Trip - Elwha Valley

4 attended –
Aug 07 10

Snowgrass Flat/Goat Ridge Loop w/ optional Old Snowy Mountain sidetrip

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What's new?

Jul 19
- New Greeting for
  
  Ashley
  
  “ Aloha Ashley! Welcome to the south. Marvel in the water and greenery we call home! I'll look for ya on the trails! Enjoy Seattle! ”
  
  posted by Adrian W

Jul 17
- New member
  
  Isaac
  
  “haven't done any backpacking, but would like to get moving right away.”
- New member
  
  AlexC
  
  “I've been exploring the Cascades for a few years now, but haven't done nearly enough backpacking. Hoping to change that!”
- New member
  
  Matthew S
  
  “Looking for some enjoyable backpacking/hiking with nice people”

Jul 16
- New member
  
  Nicole
  
  “Looking to have some fun outdoors!”
- New member
  
  Ryan J
  
  “Love backpacking in the Northwest and I'm just looking get out and explore some new places.”
- New member
  
  Amy Underkofler
  
  “Active recent grad school grad. In good shape but new to the world of backpacking.”

Jul 15
- New member
  
  annechouteau
  
  “Hi I Anne from Paris eager to discover the beautiful sceneries of Washington state during my holidays and to join a nice group of wildlife lovers or the other way round.”
- New member
  
  Yoly