in Warrenville, IL
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in Chicago, IL
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in Chicago , IL
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in Chicago, IL
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in Chicago, IL
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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 ski …
Chicago Suburban Backpackers is an organization for those interested in getting out and enjoying nature. Backpacking involved 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 …
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.
If you've ever seen the hit television shows “Man Vs Wild,” “Survivor Man,” "Dual Survival" or “Man, Woman, Wild” and thought to yourself, “I would love to have an adventure like that!”, or you just want to be prepared for emergency then this group is for you. "Great Outdoors and Survival Meetup" is a new Meetup group that focuses on outdoor survival skills and introduces them into events like backpacking, camping and of course, everyday life. We will have regular local meetups where you can sha …
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 …
The great Outdoors Group is focused on bring together people to enjoy outdoor activities such as Kayaking, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping and much, much more. If you are outdoorsy and interested in meeting new people who enjoy being outdoors as much as you do then join us as we embark on our next adventure.
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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 tak …
“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 …
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.
Joining this group will test the limits of your body and mind. The events say it all so check us out! Events We'll Be Doing: -Snowboarding & Skiing -Kayaking -Running -Backpacking -Amusement Parks -Bungee Jumping and Sky Diving -Camping -Rock Climbing -Caving -Cliff Jumping And much much more!
Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's and 30'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, ATVing, Sailing, Flying Trap …
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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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