I'm starting this group to assemble experienced backpackers for the purpose of section hiking the Appalachian Trail in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area in 2012. With Spring fast approaching, the Appalachian Trail is calling. If you have been thinking of hiking for 2-7 day stretches and searching to meet a group of like-minded backpackers to share these adventures with, look no further. If you are thinking of joining us you will have the following: multi-day backpacking experience You wi …

Our focus is enjoying nature by doing beginner and intermediate Hikes; Rock Scrambles, Rafting, Kayaking, Snowboarding, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Easy Backpacking, Great  beer and wine Socials. We love an adventurous day out in nature and sharing good company.  The group is free of any fees. Join us if you want to come rock climbing and backpacking with good folks from all walks. HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING. BACKPACKING, BACKPACKIN …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nature sports for the novice or experienced outdoors enthusiast -- not for beginners or experts. Hikes, not walks. Kayaking, not paddling. Mini-mountaineering, not lead rock climbing. Biking, not pedaling. Cross-Country Skiing -- not downhill skiing. Swimming, not poolside. Overnight tours, backpacking, and triathlons on occasional. As experienced outdoors people, be sure to bring appropriate clothing, gear, food and fluids. ___________________________________________________________   To …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." - John Muir We are a group of hiking friends who enjoy exploring the mountains. We hike and backpack the many beautiful trails in the Northeast - the Harriman, Hudson, Kittanies, Gunks, Taconics, Catskills, Adirondacks and beyond. We also have the passi …

          Hello and welcome to Climb On! Long Island. We are a group of climbers that meet on a weekly basis at Island Rock (IR) in Plainview. Island Rock (an indoor climbing gym)is a great place to learn basic climbing skills and improve your ability for the real thing. Being outdoor enthusiasts, we do a variety of activities which include indoor and outdoor rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, camping, and backpacking.  Interested in joining our group? No experience is needed and your first vi …

“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 are a Team of Outdoor Enthusiasts that enjoy hiking, scrambling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities. We organize trips to travel to many different places to enjoy these activities. Our members are welcome to post trip suggestions. I hope you can join us!

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 …