This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, backpacking, camping, etc. in the Livermore area.

This group is intended to be an open network of mostly experienced backpackers, of the boomer age (you can use your own definition, but 45 to 60 plus or minus is my concept).  Generally trips should be moderately paced, 6 to 8 miles a day, up to 1500 feet of gain. Everyone in the group is welcome to organize a trip, and the settings for the group allow anyone to do that.  So, if you have a trailhead reservation and want some companions, feel free to post a trip. A few suggested groundrules.  Fir …

THIS GROUP WILL BE OPEN ON ALL LEVELS OF HIKES AND TREKS IN THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FORREST. THIS GROUP IS FOR THE BEGINNER WITH EQUIPTMENT TO THE AVID BACKPACKER. ITS HARD TO FIND PEOPLE WHO SHARE THE SAME INTRESTS AND CAN STICK TO A SCHEDULE. THIS GROUP OFFERS ALL THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN DOING IT.

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

The Hot Springs Adventure Group is for people who enjoy soaking in beautiful natural hot springs. We will go on adventures in various areas of the West where hot springs are prevalent - including the Sierras, Nevada, and Oregon areas just to name a few.  We also sometimes incorporate other natural sites into our trips such as waterfalls, swimming holes, or unique geological locations. We will offer three types of activities for our members - please match your skill/experience level to the type o …

We're pretty much the most active backpacking specific group in the bay area.  From beginner to expert our people are the best.  We get outdoors a lot but also have non-backpacking social events.  In the summer it's all about the backpacking and in the winter we try to have a range of activities from snow camping to resort skiing days.  So if you want to meet other outdoors enthusiasts, whether you're a hardcore hiker or an aspiring novice, sign up. To connect with other members make sure to che …

Gallivant: To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement... So let's go climb a hill, hike a mountain, ski, paddle, ride, or just chill with a great meal at a local restaurant! We are a group of dedicated ‘Gallivanter’s’ interested in unique travel experiences near and far… Some upcoming Gallivants include hiking in The Redwoods... Lots of Hiking and Backpacking... Backpacking in The Trinity Alps, and The Hoover Wilderness Ca. We will go Kayaking and attend The Wooden Boat Fest in Port Townse …

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." - John Muir This is a meetup for women who love the outdoors and seek the company of other women for day hiking and other outdoor activities. The objective is for women who are alums, supporters, or friends of Call of the Wild Adventures, Inc. …

The Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group is for people who enjoy hiking the beautiful outdoors while socializing with other like-minded individuals. We explore many areas throughout the Monterey Peninsula, BigSur/ Ventana Wilderness, and Santa Cruz Mountains. On occasion, we will offer events out of the area, such as in the Sierra Nevada or Cascade Range. We offer a variety of hiking activities for people of all ages. Expect to see easy to intermediate hikes of 4-10 miles in total length. There will a …

The Best Things in Life Are Free! So, Come hang out with us in nature:-) Are you an outdoor enthusiasts looking to Hike? Are you in San Francisco Bay Area? Or even in San Jose/Santa Cruz? Come be social. New in Town? Looking to Meet New People or Friendships? 20's or 30's Something?  Here is a group designed for people with similar interests who enjoys Hiking, Backpacking and Outdoor Adventures. However, we do include occasional social events such as Wine tasting, Beer tasting, Sporting, Concert …

WILDCAT ADVENTURE CLUB is an exciting meet-up group for  HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! Join the club and YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

The purpose of this meet-up group is to take a step out of the modern world, our modern stresses and to get out in nature's finest. This could be backpacking, hiking, camping, and the occasional happy hours as well as other various random activities we can come up with. This is low pressure discussion based group, meaning the intent is chill and easy going, collaborative and will grow organically. Discussion topics could include anything of interest (from philosophy, literature, to the cosmos an …

Party with Travelers, International Students, Au Pairs & Locals in San Francisco! FREE membership, just join us for some fun! This group is for people who are either living or traveling in the SF Bay area and are looking to have some fun in the city! Come socialize with us and meet other locals, students, au pairs and travelers from around the world! When you attend an event, often you'll feel like you've just landed in Europe, Australia or South America without even leaving the city.  We head …

Bay Area Mountaineering Meetup (BAMM) Meet people who are interested in mountaineering, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, alpine climbing, rock climbing, trekking, backpacking, or simply day-hiking in the mountains. Whether you are currently training for a climb, planning your next one, or just looking to get into the sport, this is a great way to meet people of all experience levels. We do a mix of local meetups as well as trips all around the Sierra, California and the world. We are 100% non-co …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0_oP... “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.” ~John Muir THE WILD WEST is a meet-up group for hikers, explorers, riders & adventurers inspired by the history of the Wild West. Events include: Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, shooting guns, …

Our group meets many times a month for leader-less, (non-guided, can't stress this enough!!!), hikes. We we pick a day, a time, a hike from a map, and we hike! Many times it's our first time on the trail too. Occasionally we will join a guided hikes through other organizations but the description will indicate that it is led by that particular group.   Most of our hikes will be non-guided day hikes in nearby Regional, State and National Parks, and mapped trails in Wilderness. We will also have …

Yosemite Campsite Share Getting camp sites in Yosemite is hard. So hard. So hard that you have to book 6 months in advance. And you have to do it right at 7:00am on the dot. At 7:01 sites are gone. And guess what, that sucks to do on a Sunday morning....... with a hangover. Yeah, that was my last Sunday. But Yosemite it where the good climbing is and dammit I'm going (and you can come to). So this group is about helping more people camp in Yosemite. How? Well sites allow up to 6 people, and yo …

This meetup is dedicated to the memory of Tom Heng, founder of this group. I am an avid Peak Bagger who is looking to meet other people to summit peaks 12,000 Feet or Higher and love having the feel of being on tops of things.

Want to go hiking in Saratoga hills on short 3 mile hikes, or have a picnic in the woods, or a retreat in a log cabin? Places like Villa Montalvo's trail, or Sanborn County Park (about 5 minutes from downtown Saratoga), or the Skyline Saratoga Gap trails? These are easy to get to, fun, and full of the beautiful nature we love! Are you wanting to meet other women to chat with, and perhaps make some new friends? I'm also thinking of eventually incorporating a short before-hike sharing time, where …

Let's hike all of the great parks and open space preserves in the bay area. I love to hike in the early mornings when it's cool and maybe even foggy. And to get back and have the whole rest of the day ahead of me. I've looked for like-minded people who want to challenge themselves in the early mornings everywhere and am hoping that I will finally find them with this group. I plan to organize two hikes every week, one on Sunday and one on a weekday. We will focus on the south bay and the peninsul …

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for. Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to r …

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages.  For a more complete listing of all Chapter outings and events see our Calendar. There are many more events on the calendar than it is possible to list on Meetup! Outings are conducted by the San Francisco Bay Chapter's Activity Sections and Regional Groups.  Activity Sections are organized around either an activity, such as hiking or backpacking, or a social theme, such as Sierra Singles.  No m …

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

Did you see the movie "The big year" with Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson? This is a group for anyone who wants to birdwatch in the bay area. Hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts also welcome!

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

This is a meetup for anyone interested in planning backcountry trips in the Sierra and other wilderness. It is a place to find buddies, post trips, get info, share stories, compare gear and learn about back packing. Newbies welcome.