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Members 128 Backpackers

Name Join date
July 7, 2008
June 2, 2008
" Just about any place far from automobiles and city lights. "
May 7, 2008
July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008
" I'm kind of far off the bay area. Hopefully I can make some of the trips. "
May 7, 2008
" I am new to backpacking and would love to meet people open to shorter trips to help build my skills! "
July 7, 2008
July 17, 2008
" Avid hiker and want to explore in a whole new way. New to backpacking, got some sweet deals on great gear! "
June 12, 2008
June 17, 2008
July 15, 2008
" Hi.... I love to share my enthusiasm for backpacking with like minded folks.. "
May 12, 2008
July 18, 2008
May 14, 2008
" I have a wild plan to do the JMT this year, might not happen until late August. So much work to do first though. Trips to get used to long distances and experiment with light gear. I love the east side,... " Read more
July 13, 2008
Geraldine (Meetup Organizer)
" I love backpacking in the Sierras, and am looking forward to lots of weekend trips this summer and hopefully one or two extended ones :) "
May 4, 2008
July 17, 2008
" I want to learn from more experienced backpackers and also meet people with the same love of the outdoors. "
June 20, 2008
June 16, 2008
Lee
" I like to backpack and hike and camp. but for the previous few years prior to 2008 life and stuff has keep me away from it. Thanks to some changes I made I am now able to get back into what I enjoy. I... " Read more
July 16, 2008