Columbia Backpackers Waiting List

“ I'm a burnt-out cop turned web designer (as my boss likes to say). I love hiking, camping and other outdoor activities, and I dabble in photography (meaning I use that as an excuse to be behind the camera instead of in front of it). Go Cocks! ”

“ I'm joining meetup because...I'd want to meet like-minded people who enjoy the outdoors. My wife and I are new to the area. We enjoy sea kayaking, rock climbing, camping, and backpacking. Good times! ”

“ Columbia Adventure Club ”

“ Born and raised in Jersey, Three grown kids. A master craftsman of 30 years, Home Inspector. Single and I share a home with my cat DC. Happy to be living in SC. ”

“ Live and work on computers. I play MtG(U, BR) and WoW(Sargeras, Ally) for those interested. Looking for people to kayak with(http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/kayaks/recreation/rush.html), especially if i can use my tent and a fishing pole. ”

“ I'm a 20 year old junior at Clemson, interning for the semester in Sumter, and I'm trying to get out there as much as I can. I've got good experience backpacking, hiking and biking, but I want to experience as much as I can. ”

“ Hey Y'all! I am from the southern part of OHIO. Yes, I have gotten away from the cold, cold winters. I am new and I am in the process of buying a house. I am 28 and have a wonderful b/f. Have questions, ask :) Oh, and I love to laugh! ”

“ I enjoy backpacking, going for walks, boating, playing and watching sports, and spending time with my friends and family. ”

“ I just stumbled onto this site and decided to give it a try. Hope to meet some new, likeminded folks. ”

“ Hello. I am Ahmed. This site seems like a way to find out what interesting things are going on in this very uninteresting city. But who knows. Maybe i'll find some cool people to hang out with. :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the outdoors and all the peace of mind, body and spirit it brings. ”

“ Born in Ohio, raised in Hialeah Fla., served four years in Air Force, mostly in Sacramento Calif. Undergraduate and graduate school at UC Davis, and Univ. of Conn. Member of USC Faculty (Community and Organizational Psychology) until 2001. ”

“ Born and bred in rural eastern NC, college at NC State,worked at the NC Symphony, and now serving as an Americorps VISTA volunteer at Columbia College...love backpacking, good beer, and visual and performing arts ”

“ We moved here from North Carolina about a year ago. We enjoy endurance events and the outdoors. While we have enjoyed marathons, triathlons, etc...we are moving towards other activites like rock climbing and kayaking. ”