The Chicago Backpackers Meetup Group
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Our group is dedicated to all aspects of Backpacking. This includes sharing local backpacking ideas, discussing gear, meeting potential hiking partners, and getting new backpackers out on the trail!!
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Our next meeting:
Trip - Beginner's Bootcamp Lapham Peak
Meeting Description: This trip will introduce new people to backpacking through an overnight weekend trip that is relatively close to Chicago. This trip will help beginners become familiar with the skills and gear required to have a fun and safe experience backpacking. If you are new to backpacking you are required to complete a beginner bootcamp before you can attend other group trips. Read more
- When?
- Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:30 AM 20080517T163000Z
- Where?
- RSVPs
Your organizer closed this meeting to new RSVPs.
- Who?
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8 members have said Yes
More from our calendar…
Recent Meetings
Tue May 13, 7:30 PM |
33 attended (est.) –
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Fri May 9, 7:00 PM |
15 attended (est.) –
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Sat May 3, 12:00 PM |
12 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"Looking forward to getting out and enjoying the outdoors after a long winter!"
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"Hi! I'm the organizer of the Minneapolis / St. Paul Backpackers Meetup Group, and I look forward to going on trips and learning things from you Chicago people. I'm not super-experienced, and am motivated by fun more than hard-core adventure."
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"Trying to figure out how to delete this"
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"Sankars gf? Who's that ;-) Glad he let you out of your box. "
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"thanks for posting the black river trip pictures !"
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"Howdy Neighbor!"
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"I guess it?s not in Iowa. Remember I was the girl last night at the meeting, that didn?t know exactly what state I will be attending the boot camp in. I can?t wait; it will be my first time backpacking. Any pointers? I bought the GSI table (the backpacking one that is very light); do you think that was necessary? "
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""I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member." -Groucho Marx"
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"I am considering a 5-6 day backpacking trip in Arkansas the week of October 26th. This should be prime time for fall colors and avoids the gun seasons for deer and turkeys. If anyone has a suggestion..."
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"Hello! I am interested in learning more about camping and backpacking."
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"Love to travel and looking forward to meeting others who travel too."
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"Yunhui, Mike, Ken, Dave, Mary, Dan and Jim"
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"Marco, thank you for helping me get through the bootcamp. You will make a great leader."
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"HI, there. Want to meet some people into the outdoors, newbies or experienced."
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