Meet other people interested in backpacking, hiking, camping and skiing. Our signature hike is the Wednesday night hike up to Echo Mountain for a fun HAPPY HOUR potluck. Everyone is welcome, so come and help us make this the greatest group on meetup.

We are a group of vegetarians and vegans who love hiking and the outdoors. We also enjoy camping, backpacking, day trips and exploring veggie restaurants all over the Greater LA region. Beautiful nature, awesome, like-minded people and great veggie food! What more can you ask for?!!! ;) Note : You don't have to be vegetarian/vegan to be a part of this group but you MUST respect the choice/lifestyle of those who are, since one aim of this group is to provided an environment for veg*n outdoor-mi …

Adventure People are those who desire the excitement of exploring a new destination with the exhilaration that comes from rafting on a jungle river or rappelling down a waterfall.  Sound like fun? Join others who think the same! Open to those who want to make new friends and travel the world. Come with us to exotic destinations and meet other people whose passion is to explore places that most people don't. We plan trips based on the input from our members, which is why we have regular planning …

I started this group back in August 2009 to get people to do some fun stuff with me. I guess we are all craving fun because the group took off like a rocket!! Today we have a kickass team or organizers, and more and more people keep joining us to do more and more fun stuff. Everywhere I go I see great people meeting and making friends with great people. I've made some amazing friends here and I'm looking forward to making more. So let's keep on having fun, let's see where it takes us, and let's …

Welcome! (Require: a personal photo and introduce yourself to the group) ***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings*** ================================================================================= Check on the IMAGES to see our photo albums Take a quick look at our 2013 Event Calendar to see what events are on the horizon Join us whether you are new or …

Welcome! This group is for hikers of all levels who want to explore the beauty and incredible trails of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the rest of Southern California. As our name suggests, many of our hikes will begin early in the morning, although we have regular evening hikes as well. The early starts allow us to hit the trails (and the parking lots) before the crowds set in, and by starting early we also finish all but our longest hikes before noon. Our hikes range from short and fairly easy …

Jules Bianchi is a wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer who speaks all over the country to professional photographers helping them to improve their business and their skills. She also holds workshops for non-professional photographers who are interested in learning more about how to make their cameras work for them and get the shot they want! In a fun and informative style, Jules will help you get to the next level in your photography. Our latest workshop is on JANUARY 26, 2010 in O …

Are you a medical marijuana patient, 420 friendly, cannabis lover, or just a down to earth, open minded person who loves hiking, camping, or anything to do with the outdoors and wants to meet like-minded others? This group is for you!

We are a group of 20- and 30-somethings interested in meeting new friends in the greater L.A. area while enjoying the outdoors through hiking, camping, backpacking, beach-combing, playing volleyball and other fun experiences. We like to have fun, but we also want to stay safe. For that reason, each hike is reviewed by our organization before posting to make sure at least two qualified volunteer leaders trained in CPR and basic First Aid are involved, and we ask that all hikers stay between the l …

Welcome to the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans (GLS) section of the Angeles Chapter! GLS is an official activity section of the Sierra Club and fosters the purposes of the Sierra Club by making available a wide range of events for gays, lesbians and their friends and family which includes a variety of activities, including day hikes, car camps, backpacks, mule packs, bike rides, peak bags, beach walks, boat trips, and a host of other outdoor activities as well as conservation education, fund raisers, o …

SGV Hikers are a group friendly people who enjoy hiking, nature, photography and making friends. Please join us!

There are many canyoneering opportunities throughout the Southwest!  From San Diego, through the San Gabriels and San Bernardinos, the Los Padres, the Sierra and as far north as Death Valley in California (and probably beyond); not to mention those near Las Vegas, those scattered through Arizona and those bursting from the seams of the topographic maps of Utah. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to connect people in the Southwest for this adventure activity/sport/passion and to provide certifie …

If you don't have the attitude then you won't make the altitude! A group of people who love the outdoors - particularly large hills that some call mountains. We love to spend time exploring the wilderness because we know freedom lies within the moment. Call us individuals who like to take the trail less traveled... Actually, that's a bit cliche... but whatever you get the drift. SOME QUICK INFO ABOUT SOCAL MOUNTAINEERS Some of the treks are going to be tough. This group is not for someone who …

This group's focus is ALL forms of outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, camping, running, orienteering, road biking, mountain biking, kayaking, sailing, rafting, volleyball, tennis, skiing, snowboarding, inline skating, rock climbing, or anything else you can think of. Sometimes this includes multiday adventures to amazing destinations, as well as, an occasional social event like a dinner, social mixer, picnic, or bowling etc. Join and meet fellow enthusiasts for outdoor activities …

Most of us work during the weekend! This is a group for those of you whom love the outdoors and love to hike and camp but only have the weekends to do so. Well, although some day hikes will be posted most will consist of overnight to multi day trips ranging from the northern sierras to Joshua tree through all four seasons. Majority will be posted in the San Gabriel’s and San Gorgonio/San Jacinto mountains but there will be scattered adventures elsewhere. Packing in your food and gear is a requir …

I am starting this group for people who want to get out and backpack.  We will be doing some over night trips, weekend trips and a few long distance multi-day through trips.   I encourage people of all levels to join.  We will be planning trips for the newbie and those who have not been backpacking in a long time. If you are just getting started most of the equipment can be rented so don't be afraid that is will be a costly investment. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. Ji …

Are you a medical marijuana patient, 420 friendly, cannabis lover, or just a down to earth, open minded person who loves hiking, camping, or anything to do with the outdoors and wants to meet like-minded others? This group is for you!

Mostly slower paced hikes, walks, and bike rides in or near the Inland Empire area of Southern California with occasional longer, more challenging and more distant hikes and rides. We actually don't mind a little huffing and puffing on the trails and bike paths, or even a little boulder scrambling, but we're definitely not in a race and we don't particularly like to start hikes at the crack of dawn. We have fun and you are welcome to join our group. But it must be understood that hiking, biking, …

A sober group for adventurous souls in southern California. This does not mean you have to be a card carrying member of a 12 step program, but many of us are! We welcome anyone who wants to have some sober fun outdoors!  Let's explore and hike in  Southern California! This is OUR group, I welcome you to participate and make suggestions for fun activities. Family members and children are always welcome as are friendly dogs on hikes!

Angry Birds... Angry Whoppers... and now, a Meetup for Angry Backpackers who "pledge to create real, face-to-face community" with only two requirements: (1) a backpack, and (2) stuff real people feel and want to take into the back country with real people.  MARCH 2013: Suggested reading: the chapter on "Anger" in the classic book by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis.  Have a beautiful day !

My girlfriend and I met last summer at a Meetup in Big Sur. Since then we have had great adventures Beach Camping near LA, Backpacking at Catalina, Wine Tasting in Paso Robles, Camping in the Sierras, and hiking all over Southern California with various Meetup groups. We've loved meeting great people and sharing adventures with them. Now we are ready to start planning some of our own events. We are starting with trips to Mammoth for snowboarding and skiing this winter and look forward to beach c …

Great Outdoors is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer gay and lesbian organization dedicated to the enjoyment of outdoor recreation. We are the largest gay outdoor recreational organization in Southern California and include chapters in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange County/Long Beach, Palm Springs, and San Diego Our outings including camping, hiking, backpacking, whitewater rafting, canoes, swimming, kayaking, fishing, 4x4 off-road, cycling, mountain biking, social gatherings, volleyball, game …