Hardcore Hikers of New York, Unite! is a community of serious, fit, and friendly hikers and backpackers in the New York City area. We strive for the highs that come from two sources: Reaching glorious peaks all over the Northeast (and elsewhere) and connecting with our fellow adventurers. We're all about achieving new feats individually as well as building close ties with one another. In order to be a member, you should have both the fitness and passion to hike 2500'-7500' of elevation gain at a …

Do you want to get outdoors and have a great time doing amazing things?  Then join us on our next adventure!  We love introducing people to all that the great outdoors has to offer!  Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, ice climbing, snow shoeing, mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, herpetology, dendrology, wilderness survival and SO MUCH MORE!  We also run some kid friendly adventures!  So come out, bring the kids, bring your friends and join us on a great adven …

This group formed out of the desire to share the wonderful experiences of outdoor activities with the children and youth in our lives. Not only to enrich the lives of those younger than us; but to enrich our lives as caretakers as we re-experience the outdoor activities we love with those we love.                 The vast majority of outdoor groups do not organize kid/youth-suitable meetups but many folks have younger ones and would love to bring them. Some of us spend every weekend with their …

Warning: If you become a member of this group you might have more fun than you can possibly handle   We are a chill,  no drama group that plans outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, skiing and other fun physical activities. We're also a social group, a way to make new friends and meet new people while enjoying common interests. Other events that we plan are weekend getaways, kayaking, rock scrambling, rafting and backpacking.   This is a free group, we will never charge any fees unless there …

I am a vegan and I am an outdoors person. I love sleeping under the stars in the middle of nowhere and hanging out by a fire grilling vegetables. I have for years led adventures all around the world and the one thing that has lacked has been other vegans or even vegetarians. Very few in the five years I have been organizing outdoor trips. I love to hike, mountaineer, raft, ice climb, backpack, cross-country ski, you name it and I want to meet other vegans and vegetarians who share my love for ad …

This group formed to bring together people that are supportive of alternative relationship styles for activity based bonding, socializing and general fun. The idea is that when we get together to share activities that we love and that challenge us, we build meaningful bonds. We can also find common-ground for relating and supporting each other in addition to our support of alternative relationship styles.   Often, gatherings within the alternative relationship community revolve around discussion …

Adventure Recreational Club The New York Adventurers along with our sister club The New York Backpackers http://backpackers.meetup.com/113/ is one of the largest Adventure Recreational clubs in New York with a significant percentage of members interested primarily in 4 season recreational adventure. Our Adventure recreational clubs; welcome, train, and support anyone interested in the Great Outdoors, even those who have never put a foot in the forest. Our Club provides scheduled recreati …

Outdoor Connections is a NY/NJ based company that provides outdoor guided adventure tours which include, but are not limited to, adventurous and sometimes not so adventurous activities such as: o hiking o kayaking o canoeing o rock climbing o whitewater and flatwater rafting o tubing o biking o camping o backpacking o snowshoeing o and let us not forget our favorite, wine tasting! Check us out at http://www.outdoorconnectionsnyc.com/ We strive to bring the best collection of first-rate all inc …

HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!!   Calling all New York / Hudson Valley outdoor / HIKING enthusiasts!!! The purpose of this group is to bring people together. People who like being outside, hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, cycling, mountaineering, rock / ice climbing, etc. I am open to most all outdoor activities. This is an extremely active group with hikes every weekend and over 3,600 members!         Acheive your hiking goals with us! The grou …

“The mountains are calling and I must go." -- John Muir Join us for The Next Adventure - it could be hiking, backpacking, day hiking, trekking, rock and ice climbing, camping, snowboarding, skiing, backcountry snowboarding and skiing, alpine skiing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Alpine snowboarding and freeride snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing, mountaineering and we also do kayaking, canoeing, whitewater raftin …

We made this group to help people become aware of when members of the BKB family are taking private trips to the Gunks. The purpose of this group is to broadcast possible carpool/ ride-share opportunities, so that New York City's Rock Climbing Community can gather at the Shawangunk Ridge (the closest world class climbing terrain to the city). Anybody who likes climbing, wants belay or spotting partners, or likes to film the awesome climbers of Brooklyn Boulders should join this group. *By joinin …

The Super Active Sporting Tristaters Meetup group is for anyone who shares a passion for outdoor and indoor activities year round. We are comprised of novices and experts, singles and couples, youngsters and those with some experience on their side. We are everything from serious althletes training for ironmans to novices excited for that first run down a snowy slope. We like to sweat, laugh, get muddy, and brag about where we are sore from trying that new activity or pushing yourself that extra …

Wednesday, the middle of the week, nothing to do because everyone else is in work? Come hiking with us!! Join our small but fantastic group of fellow hikers as we explore some of the great hiking places in New Jersey, New York and beyond. The weekly hikers usually bring a nice diverse background to the group, which makes for some great conversation. From beginners to avid hikers, this group is a great bunch to be around. Our hikes are a mixture of different skill levels and will take you …

Gear To Go Outfitters offers guided hiking trips leaving from Union Square in Manhattan. We provide transportation, licensed guides and a gourmet backcountry meal prepared on top of a mountain. For more info check out (www.geartogooutfitters.com). Whether you are looking to get started in Hiking, Bacpacking, or Camping, or are already an experienced adventurer, we have trips to suit your needs. Join our meetup group to learn about our upcoming trips.

We are the most active cyclo-centric multi-sport group in the tri-state area.  We also love food. We believe in and encourage four-season cycling as the best way to commute and be in tune with the best our region has to offer.  Every ride will include a food stop or several, as well as varying cultural, historical, or natural destinations. We also hike, climb, backpack, camp, and enjoy water and winter sports with equal enthusiasm and vigor.  If you happen to love to do all these things, you hav …

Welcome to The New York City Hiking Meetup Group, the oldest of all the hiking groups and outdoor group on Meetup.com founded in early 2004. We will organize many other outdoor fun activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, rock climbing, mountaineering, skating etc. anywhere near New York City. We also organize some great Off-the mountains social and networking as well as some good easy going party which cab be some simple after event drinking a …