17 Meetup Groups match “Backpackers” near Highland Park, IL
Chicago Backpackers is a club for those who share an enthusiasm for backpacking. We provide opportunities for backpacking education, trip organization, and backpacker networking. Backpacking education: The club helps teach new backpackers about backpacking: hiking self-sustained for consecutive days in a wilderness area carrying all necessary supplies in a backpack. We do this through trips and clinics that provide opportunities for all members, old and new, to continually improve their skills …
Chicago Suburban Backpackers is an organization for those interested in getting out and enjoying nature. Backpacking involves hiking on trails with survival gear to sustain you for a few days to a few weeks. Leaders are experienced in safely navigating with a compass and map to destinations averaging from 6 to 15 miles per day. Backpacing is a sport for those who are physically fit and have the necessary equipment to sustain themselves in good and bad weather. Members can attend begining trips w …
This is a meetup group for the layed back outdoor personality type. For people who like to spend a few hours hiking around a State Park or spend a few nights on a campout adventure. For people who are independent, but also like to get together with a group and share a beer over a campfire. For people who like to watch the moon rise as well as the sunrise! From the experienced backpacker, to people who are trying camping for the first time, we are a community of outdoor enthusiasts that are makin …
Are you a Thru-Hiker of long trails? Do the initials AT, CDT and PCT pique your interest? Whether you are a triple-crowner, a section hiker or just someone who hopes someday to hike a piece of the Appalachian Trail (AT), come hang out with us.
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Who are we? Bibs to Backpacks consists of a diverse group of moms, who wish to enjoy activities with their kids while creating lasting friendships for themselves! We are easy going moms looking to have fun, learn from each other, and respect differing parenting styles. The majority of our most active members stay at home with children preschool age or younger, but we have working moms and moms of school age children as well. It doesn’t matter where you live, but the majority of our meetups take …
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This group is for any outdoorsy people in the Northern Illinois area who would like to get moving and have some fun with like-minded others. There will be a mix of meetups, from easy-going activity to full-blown adventures: camping, backpacking, running, wallking, hiking, biking, inline skating, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing... all ideas are welcome.
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This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it! We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat, an …
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost
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Do you love Hiking and Adventures?
Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …
This is a social group which plans walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, camping, paintballing, go-carting, barbeque'g, sledding, skating, and other outdoor fun. Geocacheing, fun runs, hayrides, sleigh rides, all the seasons are covered! We will also touch base on survivalist skills. Join us for fun!
Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Wilderness Survival” Meetup, our chief aim is to help …
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N2BD Outdoor - Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's, 30's, early 40's who share an enthusiasm and interest for intermediate to advance adventure activities. Sound like fun? Join other adventurers who think the same! We welcome singles and couples who like getting thrills through activities like Rock Climbing, Canyoneering, Hiking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Hot Air Ballooning, Camping, Backpacking, Mountaineering, ATVi …
Join L.L. Bean of South Barrington for Weekend Adventures, Weekly Clinics, and the L.L. Bean Outing Club! Clinics and Outings are FREE and open to adventurers of all ages. Call the store for more details. 888-552-5548
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This site is for people who enjoy paddling, biking, adventure racing, trail running, hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities (skiing, climbing, whitewater rafting, etc) with other people who enjoy the outdoors. Many of the events will be focused throughout the stateline area that will allow people new to the area and those who have lived her a short or long time to get together in the great outdoors and enjoy nature and new friendships. We are fortunate to live in an area that …
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Meet Chicago area people to discuss environmental issues on a global and local level. Live the Sierra Club motto "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" by involvement in activist, social and outdoor adventures in the Chicagoland area. See our Greater Chicago Event Calendar.
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I've seen a lot of groups on meetup that focus on a particular activity or two, however with summer around the corner, there is a lot to do in Milwaukee and surrounding areas and what better than to centralize and coordinate the activities through one meetup group. The intent of this group is to enjoy what we like doing however at the same time broaden our horizons and explore something new.. be it camping, kayaking, mountain and road biking, getting out and about and exploring the city, going o …
Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to hel …
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I found this book by Patricia Schultz called "1000 Places to See before You die" which inspired me to start this group. If you think about it we spend most of our times doing routine stuff, most of our days are the same...Will we ever get see 1000 different places of the world we live in, create memories that last a life time? Here's the chance, let's do something out of the ordinary, if you are ready for an adventure join this group and let's make the book's title come true.
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