This group is established with the intent to bring together experienced hikers, climbers, and mountaineers training for, or considering an attempt at climbing to the summit of Mt. Rainier within the next two years. Folks that have summited are most welcome to join as well since your experience would be invaluable.  The group's intent is only to bring together folks in the process of training/learning new skills/socialising and it does not undertake any guiding activities to the summit. Please no …

The Kitsap Outdoors Meetup Group is an outdoors group dedicated to bringing introductory hikes, snow travel, camping, backpacking, and biking to the citizens of Kitsap County. Starting where the Clear Creek Trail leaves off, we know our area parks and the Olympics , and Mount Rainier . Our site will also sometimes provide calendar listings for Kitsap's Peninsula Wilderness Club , Monday Hikers , and other groups as we become aware of their events . If you want to get out and explore the wilderne …

Backcountry Betties & Babies is a network of women in Western Washington who love to hike, ski, bike, backpack, climb, and more. BB&B is all about: Moms who love getting outside and want to share it with their kids...and also sometimes get out 'solo' too.  Women with a passion for outdoor adventure:  rock climbing, hiking, biking, skiing/boarding, ski touring, snowshoeing, kayaking... Moms connecting with other women who also love to play outside.   This group is for yo …

Welcome! Come meet other local photographers who also have a love of nature. We plan to schedule a mix of day trip hikes and overnight backpacking to more remote locations. Hikes are generally tough, but will be at a photographer's pace to allow time to compose those great shots along the trail. Once we reach our destination we usually stay on location in order to make the most of golden light and sunset, hiking back under cover of dark with headlamps. Landscape and nature photography is …

This is a meetup group designed for anyone who wants to explore all that the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas have to offer! Anyone who loves to hike, camp, mountain bike, snowshoe, kayak, backpack, bike camp, wine tour, road trip, or just hang out in these amazing areas should join this group. Let's get these adventures started!

We're a random assortment of people who enjoy the Pacific Northwest's incredible outdoor recreation opportunities including Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Alpine Scrambling and Climbing. While not outdoors we enjoy things like watching movies and sipping coffee, ale, wine or spirits while trying to sound intellectual and stuff. As a rule of thumb: If it's fun and mostly safe, we ought to be doing it! For more information inc …

P assion for mountains E nthusiasm for 5000 ft A dventurous scrambling K omradery for camping S nacks to share "PEAKS" guides this group to have fun, be safe and become friends. We enjoy gourmet potlucks, and anywhere in the outdoors, be it in the mountains, on the water or in the air. We mostly hike and snowshoe, scramble and ski, occasionally sail and kayak, fly, and perhaps travel together to exotic adventurous places around the world. Please remember, our organizers are not guides. We …

GUGOOS are a laid back fun bunch of folks who like to spend time enjoying the outdoors! Join us on our adventures - hiking, kayaking, surfing, backpacking, bungee jumping, food, skydiving, sailing, white water rafting, urban hikes etc. We do encourage networking and going on side trips and spur of the moment trips. Feel free to post a trip and/or a RFI on the message board. The organizers are great people who want to explore the environment outdoors. Please respect them and their decisions. Ke …

We initiated this meet-up group to promote the outdoors activities offered by Sierra Club in Washington State. Our goal is to provide activities for all levels of physical abilities, including family activities. Sierra Club advocates for conservation of the land, water, and forests, and the fish and mammals who live there. We offer outings to show our members and the public what Sierra Club is doing and what we have accomplished, and to honor the magnificence of the outdoors.

  Interested in multi-day bike adventures? From over-nighters, to multi-week tours, this meetup is the place to meet others and get the plans rolling.Multi-day bike trips are fantastic for seeing new places, or just for getting away for a day or two. They also have a knack for creating highly memorable experiences with great people.All trip types and difficulty levels are welcome, from credit-card to fully loaded camping, and from leisurely to high mileage. This club is mostly for unsupported t …

DRUM FEST 2012 IS SCHEDULED!   In 2012, for the third straight year are bringing together four of Seattles best and world renowned hand drumming artists to hold an uplifting and inspirational ALL DAY drumming workshop.   We have created a safe and positive environment in which to learn and the artists truly enjoy bringing people through their captivating and exhilarating teaching sessions. Below are photos of the 1st Drum Fest in 2010.        Join our community and keep and eye out as we have on …

Sunshine Grove is an rare community of amazing women and men who love to share and learn about Herbalism, Herbs, Permaculture Design, Gardening, Sustainable Living, Wild Edible Foods, Chickens, Growing and Harvesting Vegetables - Herbs and Plants, Canning, Making Infusions - Salves and Tinctures, Crafts, Day Hikes, Hiking, Nature Walks, Herb Walks, Taking Adventures & Tour, Field Trips, Mushrooms, Ethnobotany, Herbal Medicines, the LOVE of the outdoors, facilitating Womens Groups , Hand Drumming …

Walking is a great activity to help you meet your health and fitness goals.  It is a wonderful way to see new places and meet fun people.  While this is mainly a walking group, we occasionally post other fitness activities such as hiking, biking or kayaking. Most of our events are on the eastside, including (but not limited to) Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Issaquah and Mercer Island. Every once in a while we will post an event in Seattle or elsewhere. We like routes that …

"Sit as little as possible. Give no credence to any thought that was not born outdoors while moving about freely." --Friedrich Nietzsche If the above quote strikes a chord in you, then you should join this group? I have been enthralled by nature since I was able to walk and explore and I would like to have the opportunity to share that experience with good company. I have lived in the Pacific Northwest for four years now and am just spellbound by its natural beauty. Although the predominate purp …

 Welcome to Harmony Haven We're a loose connection of individuals that know we have more creativity than we've expressed, more talents than we've explored. We each are curious and want to enrich our lives in myriad ways. We embrace life and investigate new ideas. We relish the differences in each of us. And we have FUN. Art in its myriad forms, is our foundation and touchstone.  We're aware that function does not exclude beauty; and we can see the beauty in function.  We know or hope to learn …

Let's get together and enjoy the beauty of the Northwest! As the group name implies, I am a newbie myself. I am organizing this group for those who like to start hiking, camping, kayaking, snowboarding, walking, backpacking, bicycling and more fun activities. Please feel free to set a meet-up event. Carpool to any of the events are encouraged. We could split-up the cost of gas.   Disclaimer: I am not a professional guide and do not have certified training or insurance. As you are aware, inherent …