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Last year a friend and I took a group of co-workers to Guatemala. We had a great time showing our native country and exploring around. We climbed an 8,000 ft active volcano, visited Tikal (maya city), Antigua, and many other fun places. Our goal…
Meetup topics:
Camping,
Hiking,
Backpackers,
Travel
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4.8 miles away in Chicago, IL |
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The Chicago Backpackers is a club for those who share an enthusiasm for backpacking. The club helps introduce people who are new to backpacking to the sport, organize trips for members, and encourage networking amongst backpackers to help facilitate…
Meetup topics:
Backpackers
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12.3 miles away in Chicago, IL |
550
Backpackers |
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Meet with outdoor enthusiasts to go camping at area campgrounds.
Meetup topics:
Camping,
Mountain Bikes,
Hiking,
Backpackers
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24.3 miles away in Streamwood, IL |
307
Campers |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I love to ski! ”
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Chicago, IL | Aug 28, 2008 |
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“ I'm looking forward to meeting other crazy energetic people like me who enjoy being outside. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Running,
Marathon,
Triathlon,
Adventure Racing, more
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Naperville, IL | Aug 25, 2008 |
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“ I want local Fitness Meetups because I am new to the area, and would like a running partner. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Fitness,
Adventurers,
Camping
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Chicago, IL | Aug 10, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Aug 9, 2008 |
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Backpackers,
Camping,
Kayaking,
Hiking,
Adventurers,
Walking, more
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Buffalo Grove, IL | Aug 8, 2008 |
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“ Hi, My name is Paul. I've camped a lot when I younger, and now I'm trying to get into backpacking. Made a trip out to Galatin/Yello
 wstone/Grand Teton/.. Last year with the intentions of Backpacking it. That quickly turned into.. lets see how many si. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Environment,
Linux
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Lockport, IL | Aug 1, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Aug 1, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Hiking,
Camping,
Beer
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Chicago, IL | Jul 29, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Bicycling,
Adventurers,
Camping,
Mountain Bikes, more
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Chicago, IL | Jul 28, 2008 |
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“ Well, I am singel parent with my 9 years old son. We love to travel and arelooking for new advantures. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Rock Climbing,
Mountain Bikes,
Sea Kayaking,
Kayaking, more
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Chicago, IL | Jul 25, 2008 |
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Backpackers,
Fitness,
Pomeranian,
Volunteer,
Yoga, more
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Skokie, IL | Jul 24, 2008 |
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Palatine, IL | Jul 22, 2008 |
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Naperville, IL | Jul 18, 2008 | |
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Wheaton, IL | Jul 8, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Ruby,
Agile Software,
Webmasters,
Bicycling, more
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Chicago, IL | Jul 5, 2008 |
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Backpackers
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Streamwood, IL | Jun 20, 2008 |
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Gurnee, IL | Jun 14, 2008 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because my life is pathetic! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Psychiatric Disorders,
Borderline Personality Disorder,
Depression,
Bipolar Disorder, more
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Chicago, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi all. I'm married with kids and a dog. I'd like to find a group either to sneak away on my own outings with, join up with my hubby or even with the kids.
My favorite things to do are backpacking, camping, skiing, skijoring...a
nd I LOVE to cook! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Salem, WI | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ world traveler. lifelong chicagoan. likes beer. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Pen Collecting,
Travel,
Gilmore Girls,
Hiking, more
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Des Plaines, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Love nature. Grew up camping (mmmm nothing like Spam on the ol' open campfire). Hope to meet up with you all sometime (maybe not so much winter camping :-) ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Neuro Linguistic Programming
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Grayslake, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Crafts
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McHenry, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Older guy with a big appetite for outdoors and backcountry. Always short partners for larger adventures. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Crystal Lake, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Contact: dorothynolen@
aol.com. I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting people that are active and socially engaged. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Travel,
Dining Out,
Movie Fans,
Adventurers, more
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Winthrop Harbor, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Backpackers
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McHenry, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi, my name is Gina and my husband'
s name is Jason. We moved to Hainesville, IL a year ago, and we are really looking forward to meeting new people and volunteering. I am a teacher and my husband is in the military, and we both love to help out whe ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Social Networking
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Round Lake, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Looking forward to some fun trips and meeting new people! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Palatine, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Evanston, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Evanston, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ I love to walk, hike, camp, horseback ride, but the rest of my family (four almost adult children) are not into it, so I would love to meet other people to share the great outdoors with. ”
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Chicago, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Want to get to meet more people who live close by and have similar interests, so I don't have to drive 20 miles every time I want to do something interesting! (less driving helps save the environment and my sanity!). ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Card Games,
Boardgames,
Raw Food,
Whole Food Nutrition, more
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Des Plaines, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Crystal Lake, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi! Really forward to finding other backpackers to hit the local trails with! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Kenosha, WI | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi, I started writing when I was young, but then all of the sudden I had an idea and my fingers just started writing. I'm comfortable in the children'
s book genre, but I could use some help. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Writers
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Gurnee, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Lisle, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Singles,
Moms
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Ingleside, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ I am a 53 year old man, single never married. I live in Round Lake, and I walk about 5 miles a day. I am a people person who likes to chat and to meet new people. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Walking
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Round Lake, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Night Life,
Travel,
Mountain Bikes,
Hiking,
Rock Climbing, more
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Saint Charles, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Kenosha, WI | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi! I am the owner of a HARD MONEY mortgage company that has developed a creative financial solution for the savvy investor called the: "Private
Financial Club" - to finance those special commercial and rehab projects! www.privatefinancialclub.com ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
League of American Investors,
Investor's Business Daily,
Investing,
Mortgage Professionals, more
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Saint Charles, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi. I'm always on the lookout for more opportunities
for my family fun out of doors! ”
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Lake Zurich, IL | Jun 13, 2008 |
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“ Hi everyone. I am new to the meetups and am looking forward to doing some dining and dancing. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Night Life,
Improv Art,
Book Club,
Writers, Artists & Musicians, more
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Arlington Heights, IL | Jun 12, 2008 |
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“ Still new to the area, looking for some fun stuff to do outdoors and fun people to do it with! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Hiking,
Kayaking,
Camping,
Adventurers,
Walking, more
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Naperville, IL | Jun 9, 2008 |
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“ I'm looking for more adventure, and I'd love to check out some trails with anybody that's interested. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Adventurers,
Hiking,
Bicycling,
Rock Climbing, more
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Chicago, IL | Jun 1, 2008 |
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“ Hi, I am looking forward to meeting with you!
AlexAndria ”
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Evanston, IL | May 27, 2008 |
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“ I want local Camping Meetups because , i love camping even though i havent done much of it . ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Camping,
Hiking,
Kayaking
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Chicago, IL | May 22, 2008 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because it is a great way to meet other Austinites interested in hiking and being outdoors! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Hiking,
Bicycling,
Adventurers,
Kayaking, more
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Lombard, IL | May 18, 2008 |
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“ Bryan, 23, living in the south loop. I moved here from the Boston area about 3 months ago and am looking to meet new people, involve myself in some physical activities and have fun! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Rock Climbing,
Sea Kayaking,
Kayaking,
Hiking, more
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Chicago, IL | May 7, 2008 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am passionate about simplifying my life - have already taken huge steps towards doing so and would like to meet like-minded people to share ideas and move forward. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Lisp & Scheme,
Simplicity,
Frugal Living,
Recycling, more
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Racine, WI | May 4, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Apr 29, 2008 |
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“ I am here to meet new people, make new friends and to get out of the house!! Summertime is just around the corner. There are so many things in Chicago to see and explore! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Volleyball,
Fitness,
Hiking,
Kayaking,
Camping, more
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Morton Grove, IL | Apr 27, 2008 |
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“ Looking to expand the circle beyond my hard core roadie cycling friends - girl's gotta be social ya know! I'm up for at least trying anything once and really enjoy being with people who enjoy being outdoors. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Bicycling,
Mountain Bikes,
Kayaking,
Hiking,
Rock Climbing, more
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Chicago, IL | Apr 22, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Whole Food Nutrition,
Organic,
Seven Habits...,
Raw Food, more
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Saint Charles, IL | Apr 15, 2008 |
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Oak Park, IL | Apr 8, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Bicycling,
Mountain Bikes,
Hiking,
Ultimate Frisbee
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Lake Zurich, IL | Apr 2, 2008 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and have way too much energy and gear that are going wasted! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Camping,
Bicycling,
Adventurers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ I just moved to Chicago from NYC and I am open to meeting new friends here. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Brunch Club,
Dining Out,
Coffee,
Movie Fans, more
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ I am finishing a Ph.D in Clinical Social Work, and I would really like to meet w/ others going through this. ”
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Did the Maryland section of the A.T. a couple of months ago ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Snowboarding
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Plainfield, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ I love to travel and have visited a number of countries. I would like to make some new friends. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
This member has chosen not to share this information.
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Hoffman Estates, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Arlington Heights, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Neuro Linguistic Programming,
Hypnosis,
Open Source,
Entrepreneur
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Plainfield, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Elmhurst, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Hi. I've lived in the Chicago area almost all my life and I love being outdoors. Nothing like sleeping under the stars as they light the night sky. I saw the group on the short boat back from North Manitou, it got me interested. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Hi I'm Mike. I've lived in Chicago for five years and own a condo. I'm interested in purchasing an investment property (2 or 3 flat) and in learning about other's experiences in R/E investments. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Vegetarian,
Writers, Artists & Musicians
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ hi i am new to chicago and i love hiking. did some overnights during holiday and think walking is a great way to experience environment ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Hello others! Let's have some fun backpacking. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ I grew up hiking and backpacking across the northern areas of Pakistan. I have yet to take a long backpacking trip, so I guess that makes me a newbie in this group :). ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Dining Out,
Theater & Performance Art
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Forest Park, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ A friend of mine told me about this group. . . I'm brand new to "backpac
king", but think it'll be a lot of fun. After my hike on the Bright Angel Trail (south rim, Grand Canyon), I realized I need to get outside more! ;) ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Aurora, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Hey there, I'm new to the group and just wanted to intro myself to everyone out there. I lived out in AZ for a while and did a lot of backpacking in the Southwest, and unfortunately
most of my friends in Chicago don't do much backpacking. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Park Ridge, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ I love to travel, and the outdoors...so
unds like a great opportunity to do both!! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Writers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Hello fellow hikers - I live in the Chicago area near Oak Park & I consider myself a moderate hiker. I enjoy 3-5 backpacking trips & looking forward to sharing hiking experiences with the group. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Ciao a tutti paesani! Sono d'origin
e bergamasca, nato in America, ma ho studiato nel Veneto per un anno scolastico--Istituti Filippin: Liceo Scientifico 4a :) Cerco sempre occasioni di pratticare la pi? bella lingua nel mondo! ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Language & Culture,
Declutter,
Dining Out
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Career Club,
French Language
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ hi,
I love outdoor activities. I used to go backpacking regularly in India. Haven't done much after coming here. So, want to get back into backpacking mode. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Night Life
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Evanston, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Lijepi pozdrav,
Drago mi je čuti
hrvatski jezik u Chicagu. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Croatian Language
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Relatively new to Chicago but love backpacking. Have lived all over the country and backpacked most regions, lots of experience and equipment. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Hi there... I'm interested in spending more time enjoying the great outdoors. I'd love to get into backpacking and meet people who could help me learn a thing or two about it. :) ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Orland Park, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ I want these local Meetups, because I have not seen so many annonymous members. I thought my personality is neurotic.
I like to express myself in writing from time to time. ”
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Prospect Heights, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers,
Eckhart Tolle,
A Course In Miracles,
Byron Katie,
Buddhism, more
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Evanston, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |
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“ Love to camp and always go for short day hikes. Just hard to convince my friends to anything a bit more involved. ”
Waiting for new Meetup Groups about:
Backpackers
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Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2008 |