If you're looking for backpacking, canyoneering, mountaineering, serious day hikes, and other advanced trips, look no further. What makes us different from other LA Hiking Groups? A focus on advanced events, with day hikes of at least 10 miles a day, weekend backpacking, camping, and technical canyoneering too. You won't see any easy hikes, cookouts, or social events here. Four season hiking - In the winter we'll actively seek out snow for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping, and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to the Southern California Adventure Hikers meetup! This group brings together like-minded hiking enthusiasts who enjoy advanced and challenging outdoor activities in Southern California and beyond. Adventure Hikers is intended for experienced and prepared hikers who are looking for challenges that take them to the next level. Please note that the term 'Adventure' does not refer primarily to off-trail, bushwhacking or exploratory kind of hikes, but also to long 20+ mi hikes and/or hikes …

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 …

Adventure People are explorers who love the outdoors and who enjoy making new friends while traveling the world.  Our members enjoy such activities as hiking, rock climbing, canyoneering, paragliding, whitewater rafting, kayaking, camping, backpacking, surfing, cycling, mountain biking, and more. Members enjoy a mix of local activities as well as getting out of town via road trip or plane. Come with us to exotic destinations and meet other people whose passion is to explore places that most peop …

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 …

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 is really for members that are into the outdoors (hiking, biking, rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking so on and so forth), but also Very VERY important – you have to be into DJs and Music festivals. Excample-Burning Man, Moontribe, Lighting in the Bottle. If you’re just looking for an outdoors adventure group, this group is not for you. ===================================== The Beyond Basecamp group is all about adventure and partying! Our organizers set up large group weekend outing …

I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more.  Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places.  They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties.  If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …

Meet others who are interested in getting in shape and taking advantage of the beautiful hiking trails that are so close to us. We will meet one or two times a month at varying locations!

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!

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 …

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 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 certified instruc …

Jewish Outdoor Adventures (JOA) Los Angeles is a community based, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to create an alternate social arena for single members of the Jewish community in the Los Angeles Area. Activities include day hikes, moonlight hikes, and other outdoor activities.

If you like the great outdoors this is the group for you! We are a southern California outdoor and travel outfitter (Since 1962) with 5 stores located in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. We will schedule hikes, clinics, movie screenings and let you know about specials in our stores. We came to work at Adventure 16 because of our passion for getting outside and we would love to share it with you!

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 …

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Come to a Travel Meetup to relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations. Find fun, laughs -- and maybe even a new travel buddy!

If you like the great outdoors this is the group for you! We are a southern California outdoor and travel outfitter (Since 1962) with 5 stores located in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. We will schedule hikes, clinics, movie screenings and let you know about specials in our stores. We came to work at Adventure 16 because of our passion for getting outside and we would love to share it with you! .

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 …

Welcome to the Signal Hill Hiking Club!! I invite everyone to come join us...... from the newbie to the seasoned pro...BUT...this is NOT a hike for absolute beginners that cannot hike at an intermediate pace!!! Let's get out and put some miles on the hiking boots that have been collecting dust!! Interested in hiking mid-week after work?? Are you interested using Signal Hill as natures gym?? I have scheduled twice weekly intermediate hike on Tues/Thurs evenings up Signal Hill. This is a great car …

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 …

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 …

We are the number one group for traveler parties, resources, and those who wish to engage in the international community. HISM hosts events which put travelers in contact with other travelers to swap stories and travel tips. We also offer free work shops and opportunities to meet up with international travelers staying in Los Angeles.

This is a group for people in their 20's and 30's who are interested in hiking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, bouldering, etc. All skills levels are welcome (some experience preferred). I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts in hopes of finding some hardcore hikers/backpackers. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with a tight group of all around great people. While day hikes are and will be the start of this group, and possibly the most common type of hike in the beginn …

SoCal Climbing is a group of friends who get together throughout Southern California to go climbing.  Join us! Like SoCal Climbing on Facebook Join our Facebook group! EVENT HOSTS WANTED Do you have a favorite crag or gym at which you'd like to invite other climbers to join you?  Send me an email and let's chat. Learn more about SoCal Climbing and how to gety started in climbing at our About page. BEGINNERS - HOW TO GET STARTED IN CLIMBING 1) Find a $30-$45 Introduction To Climbing class with Be …