What is this group? This group has been a loooong time in the making. My name is kimmykazu and I've been an active Meetup Organizer for years. This includes 3 years on Weekend Hikers Plus, which was adventures EVERY single weekend! Recently on Colorado Trailblazers, Colorado Backpackers and Things to do in Denver before you're dead.  I have met some really amazing people that I now call friends. Between 4 Meetup groups',  I have been posting events and I thought it would be easy to just have ONE …

Our main goal/ mission is to explore as many wonderful hikes/ snowshoe trails, snowboarding, skiing, hut trips, camping, backpacking, spelunking, canyoneering, etc.,as well as general socializing, restaurants/pubs/taverns as possible in a safe and responsible manner, so that members can get a greater sense of all that Colorado has to offer and enjoy. Some of these we have experienced before, but many will be new to us as well. Come join us! PLEASE READ OUR GENERAL RULES AND LIABILITY WAIVER (Yo …

CHAOS is an informal, Boulder-based group of energetic, fun, non-competitive, backcountry enthusiasts who are in their 20s, 30s, or 40s who enjoy self-powered and self-organized activities including hiking, backpacking, biking, snow shoeing, skiing, mountaineering, and river sports. CHAOS' main Goal is to be a community through which one can make life-long friendships, share backcountry trips, expand outdoor and leadership skills, appreciate nature and enjoy the sense of community, teamwork, and …

BLAZE^Colorado is a group for gay guys from around Colorado who'd rather be outside. Spring is here and summer's on it's way, so let's get going! This is a group for all experience levels and outdoor interests. Hikers and Campers, Backpackers and Bikers, put it out there and find others to go along. If you're new to sleeping under the stars, then you're in for an awesome time. If you're a seasoned adventurer, then your experience and know-how will be awesome. Either way, we want to be an open gr …

Join us for lots of these fun and exciting adventures: Hiking and Backpacking: Explore our beautiful mountains and lakes. Mountaineering: Climb peaks from scrambles to hard technical routes. Rock Climbing: Moderate trad climbing in the Alpine & Flatirons, sport climbing. Ice/Snow Climbing: Alpine ice routes, snow colouirs, and mixed routes. Canyoneering: Rappelling and swimming in Utah's amazing slot canyons. Backcountry Skiing/Snowshoeing: Telemark, AT, snowshoes. Ski our sweet Colorado backco …

Its all about having fun and getting away from routine life for a day, a weekend, weekdays, or even longer trips ... We live in a fantastic location with the outdoors minutes away and outdoor activities and camping are some of the best ways to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors and our Mountains here in Colorado and around the country!   All of our trips, activities, events, etc will come from our members and organizers.  Everyone is encouraged to make suggestions and throw out ideas for plannin …

Welcome, Active Outdoors Fans! The Denver Trail Heads is a group for people with a wide array of interests in the outdoors. We will be hiking, snowshoeing, camping, cross country skiing, etc. Occasionally you will see a backpack or camping trip or an overnight at one of the many Forest Service cabins. We might even meet for an occasional cocktail and will have quarterly planning meetings so members can get involved in planning and leading events. To date, we have had over 600 events. These trips …

What this group is about [Note: This is not specifically a paleo diet group! But, yes, that is one topic which may come up from time to time. Please read the description below.] Interested in the ways of hunter-gatherers? Think you'd like to feel more connected to the earth, at one with the rest of the natural world? Feel the costs of civilization may outweigh the benefits? Do you suspect that, for the sake of life on earth and human well being, the future for humanity should and in fact might s …

People coming together in the spirit of great USA outdoor organizations such as the Journey Outdoors, Outdoor Afro, Beckwourth Outdoors (aka, James P. Beckwourth Mountain Club), Colorado Mountain Club, Mazamas, Frisco Adventures, Sliders & Sliders, etc., to enjoy the Colorado outdoors. Do you snow shoe, hike, camp, bike ride then come on out? Open to all ages. There is no affiliation with the organization, Beckwourth Outdoors. By joining this group, you agreed to the following: Activities this …

Boulder & the surrounding area is such a wonderful, beautiful & incredible place to live!  There are so many social opportunities & a plethora of fun, crazy adventures to be had.  But, for some strange reason, Boulder seems to lack a community for lesbians.  It has been rumored that there is a large lesbian population in Boulder, but the Boulder lesbian tends to be an oft-spoken of, yet rarely seen "Nesting Boulder Lesbian" - a rare bird indeed!  Well, this group was formed to change that! Our g …

Riverside Outdoor Ministry's (ROM) Purpose is to reflect Christ in the outdoor recreation community. We desire to accomplish our purpose in three ways: 1. Connecting people to God, 2. Connection people to each other and 3. Teaching people how to be safe and competent in the outdoors. We are a group of adventure-seeking, Jesus-loving, outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sharing our passions with others. During the spring every year, we hold a free Rock School to teach "the ropes" to beginner and int …

This is a group for folks who enjoy good company and want to bag some 14ers along the way. This group is open to men or women of all age groups who have a decent fitness level and some hiking experience. You will be self supporting and need to carry all your gear necessary. You are responsible for yourself, to check weather conditions, bring appropriate clothing, food, water and gear.  This is not a guide system for folks. We will attempt to keep people together but ultimately you are responsibl …

The Colorado Volleyball and Coed Sports MeetUp Group is comprised of highly active adults who love volleyball, meeting new people, competition, and many other recreational sports and activities. Although most of our members are volleyball players, we do have other MeetUps like softball, tennis, flag football, ultimate frisby, and many many other social activities that result in epic moments of active fun. Volleyball From highly competitve open play to recreational and even to the back-yard p …

Are you interested in reconnecting with nature, getting outside, and learning more about yourself? More than just a hiking club, this is a MeetUp for people who want to experience a new appreciation of the land around the Front Range and nature. We will be learning how to "read" nature's omens for deeper insights, how to cultivate inner wisdom, and how to be mindful and present while hiking. I formed this group because I know there's no other hiking club quite like this one, where contemplation …

Hey, we didn't get sober to sit around a church basement all day sharing our experience strength and hope. Let's get outside and see what this world has in store for us as sober individuals. Hiking, climbing, backpacking, skiing, sailing, you name it, we'll do it and might even stop to thank our higher power a time or two for good measure, after all without him (or her or whatever) we would still be sitting around with the blinds drawn wishing we were doing stuff, right? Sober Adventure's main G …

This outdoor group is geared towards fairly strenuous outdoor activities in which your body provides the principal means of movement.  This includes hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, biking, etc.  Members should already be in good physical and mental shape, and be ready for a workout.  We try to maintain a decent yet enjoyable pace to accommodate photo stops, rest breaks, and "holy cow" views. We are not trying to race to the top, or get there by a certain time. It's enjoying the journey along the wa …

The Sierra Club Rocky Mountain Chapter covers the state of Colorado. The mission of the Sierra Club is simple: to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. Everyone is welcome to participate in our outings and events, and you are encouraged to join the 1.4 million of your friends and neighbors who want: -a safe and healthy community in which to live -smart energy solutions to combat global warming -an enduring legacy for America's wild places Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to prote …

R ocky Mountain Madness is a meetup group that was established to provide exciting adventures  in our wonderful Colorado Mountains.  Although our main focus will be on climbing 14ers we will also climb 13ers, do some basic rock climbing, and trek up mountain passes as well as exotic less traveled trails.  When you sign up for a trip please be prepared for the adventure by researching the trip and understanding the effort, and risk associated with it.  The organizer is not a paid guide but a volu …

Artemis Adventure is a lesbian organization, open to all women of the community, and seeking of outdoor adventure and fun.  We started as a small camping group three years ago, and have grown into a year-round organization that provides outdoor activities and adventures for women who love the outdoors. Join us on one of our women adventures or suggest one of your own – Camping · Hiking · Fishing · Bird Watching · Backpacking · Bouldering · Peak Summiting · Whitewater Rafting · Photographing Wil …

Meet fellow international travel enthusiasts near you! Come to a Travel Meetup to relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get first-hand recommendations on off-the-beaten-path do's and don'ts.

Welcome to Denver Social Climb! We're a group for all skill levels of climbing whether you've never climbed before but think it might be fun, or you're a sponsored pro looking for belayers.  Our Motto, a famous climbing quote, is "the best climber is always the one having the most fun climbing safely".  We regularly have both outdoor and indoor events for skill levels ranging from pure beginners to expert levels in a variety of styles (top rope, sport, trad). Our pure beginner events (clearly ma …

Denver Day Hikers is a group of folks who love the Colorado outdoors. Although we primarily hike, we also love other outdoor activities—from downtown walking tours to snowshoeing to rafting. Join the group to have access to all our hikes and meet some super awesome people in the process! Our hikes vary from in the mountains to around the Metro area. Although we occasionally do some easier hikes, most of our outings are moderate to strenuous. And occasionally, we may plan out-of-town excursions …

Are you a moderate hiker who gets frustrated that you're in the back of other hiking Meetups, not because you are necessarily slow, but because you like to actually see and photograph your surroundings? Then this group is for you! Afterall, it's just as much about the journey, as it is the destination! Because who wants to hike in this beautiful state and all you're seeing is the dirt beneath your feet?! We will take hikes to places in our great state of Colorado, mostly within a day's drive, s …

This is a group for families with toddlers and children that are interested in hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, swimmming and weekend travel adventures. Most friends that we have are single. We are looking for very active families that enjoy doing the above activities. One common question is what is the age group focus for children? Well, I have a two year old but many have families could have children with in that age but also have older. I am not putting an age lim …

The Colorado Mountain Club is the premier outdoor club of the Rocky Mountain Region. Skiing, climbing, hiking, etc. The outdoors is our passion! We are organized to unite the energy, interest and knowledge of the students, explorers and lovers of the mountains of Colorado; to collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains to advance science, literature, art and recreation; to stimulate public interest in our mountain area; and to encourage the preservation of forests, flower …

Being from the East Coast I grew up with an intense love for fresh water. This is probably due to the fact that in Upstate NY, water finds you, but out west you need to find the water. This group will focus on getting out and exploring natural swimming holes, rafting, canyoneering, natural water slides, tubing, cliff jumping, deep water soloing, and visiting waterfalls while the short window of hot weather permits such activities. Visiting cool places for fishing, stone skipping, hot spring soa …