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Welcome, Charlotte Backpackers!

Location
Charlotte, NC 35.23-80.84 28202US
Meetups
30 so far
Members
31 Backpackers
Rating
5.00
Meetup topics
Backpackers, Hiking, Adventurers
Founded
November 7, 2007
Membership dues
$5.00 a year

Charlotte Backpackers; It's a lifestyle!

The purpose of the Charlotte Backpacker's Meetup is to provide intermediate and advanced level outdoors people with an opportunity to meet and plan experiences with like-minded individuals. Not everyone is eligible. It is an invitation only meet-up.

It's not all about your pace. Heavens knows
the only time I see my friends while on a trip is in camp because we all walk at a different pace but I know they WILL be at camp. Does that mean less experienced backpackers won't cut it...? Not necessarily. A group always needs to be on the look-out for new leaders. And it's not just about backpacking. We have people interested in climbing, mountain and road biking, kayaking, etc..

There is a $5.00/year fee per family to be a
member in order to cover the cost of the site payable via PayPal. You can join and check things out for 30 days before you send money. If at any time during the year you are unhappy with the site, let me know and I'll refund the money, no questions asked.

Admittance is simple; fill out the profile, supply a photo and shortly thereafter you will receive an e-mail with an invitation...and you're in!

Thanks;
Jim

Where?
Not chosen yet
Who’s coming?
3 Yes / 0 Maybe

Want to attend?

Details are evolving, but this is a short distance in and out to a truly gorgeous river. We will be camping close to Ellicott Rock (Google it), entering Burrell's Ford Road Campground off HWY 107 near Oconee State Park SC. The Chattooga River is paralleled by the Foothills Trail.

My guest, Mike and I will be primarily trout fishing, however we will be in there 2 days so I'm sure we can work in a day hike to explore the area. Read more

What members are saying

 see pics of view from the top of mountain, it will explain it all 

—A former member

 There were a few people from the Bergs a few from the Charlotte Backpackers, it was a good mix. 

becky

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  • Oct 13
    • New member
      “my name is crystal manoharan and im livin the dream here in charlotte. my husband and i moved back here last year after a seven year hi ates in the serene great smokies. our gear is gettin dusty; need to make moves, old man winter doesn't scare us!”
    • New member
      “hello i just moved to charlotte less than 2 weeks ago...love making new friends and meeting cool people to hangout with...love outdoors”
  • Oct 2
    • New member
      “member of the tt group of thebackpacker.com lives in statesville, nc”
  • Sep 24
    • New member
      “I'm an avid backpacker and want to share this passion with like minded people. www.myspace.com/exofficio”
  • Sep 20
    • New member
      “Looking to meetup with other fun and nature loving folks in the area. Hiked in Boulder and Glacier Nat'l Park areas this spring/summer, S. Mtn. SP last winter. Hope to find w/end activities a little closer to home. Also love kayaking.”
  • Sep 18
    • New member
      “Enjoy the great outdoors. Haven't hiked in 8 years and want to get back to it. Hiked many different states in US.”
  • Sep 15
    • New member
      “I truly enjoy physical challenges and love the outdoors. I am an avid hiker, biker and looking to get more into long distance excursions.”
    • New discussion
      Started by Jim.