34 Meetup Groups match “Backpacking” near Amherst, MA
Meet other local hiking enthusiasts as a group of friends exploring, learning, and having fun on the trail and occasionally other ways. Besides hiking we sometimes do: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, etc. We range all over CT, central to western MA, and sometimes southern NY. Occasionally we make trips further out typically to central and northern NY, VT, NH, and ME.
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A four season New England hiking group run by hikers interested in hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, and light mountaineering in the New England region of the United States. The White Mountains are our playground.
You can expect to have plenty of fun, excitement, and adventure all the while challenging yourself to new levels in the safety of a group all four seasons of the year.
Come and meet others with interests like yours, learn something new, fa …
We are a group of friends with similar interests - the primary one being hiking. It doesn't matter if it's a one-day trip or a multi-day backpack; we like climbing up and down the tallest mountains throughout the Northeast (and beyond) and having other people along with us. Other activities on our calendar include biking (rail trail, road, & off-road), kayaking (rivers, lakes, & ocean), skiing (downhill & cross country), and various adventure races. Our approach is simple - the strength of a coh …
Meet other local kayakers and those interested in paddling. Beginners welcome, focus is on easier trips - there are many beautiful ponds, lakes and slow rivers in central mass to explore! ***PLEASE NOTE*** The organizers in this group are NOT trained leaders or instructors. The organizers only set the time and place, each person participating in any group trip is responsible for their own safety. Each participant is responsible for evaluating all relevant conditions for the trip and determinin …
Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. Make a new friend or three. Burn a few calories. Enjoy nature in our beautiful Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and beyond!! G.M.Trevelyan once said: "We are literally children of the earth, and removed from her our spirits wither or run to various forms of insanity. Unless we can refresh ourselves at least by intermittant contact with nature, we grow awry." This is a hiking group with intermediate to difficult hikes, that will include rock scambles. Yo …
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The New England Over 40 Hiking Group is for hikers who haven't given up on their overwhelming love of hiking in the mountains. This is a group with leaders who know the difference between a 4 mph and 1 mph trek across the mountains.Our goal is to make hiking FUN again for those of us that have reached a new stage in our lives and want to enjoy the comraderie of hikers with similar skills.So, join this group if you are over age 40 and are looking for something to do other than needlepoint or sitt …
Do you love living in the Ocean State, but find yourself frequently driving north to bag summits, skii, snow shoe, rock climb, etc? Are you looking for people in the area who love outdoor adventure? Well, join Newport Summit Hikers for weekend excursions to peaks in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, as well as local hikes, bike rides, kayak trips, and rock climbing gym days. Fun, laughs, and exercise await. **********Organizers Needed********* Any experienced outdoors people interested in …
We are a group of beginner / intermediate rock climbing enthusiasts looking to learn and improve our rock climbing skills. We will be planning weekly outings indoors and out. We'll also be planning other group trips such as hiking, kayaking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, and all manner of outdoor adventure. Anyone interested in learning the basics of rock climbing should join this group, as well as those already involved in the sport who want another outlet and to improve their skills.
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Welcome! If you are looking for an active hiking / outdoors adventure group then we are it, according to Meetup we are the most active outdoor group in New England offering lots of hiking events plus many more outdoor activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skiing, backpacking, biking, kayaking , white water rafting , weekend trips and much much more . You will find that most of the leaders of our group are Solo Wilderness First Aid Certified .. Whether you love to hike or are jus …
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If you are looking for a great group of people who love to go camping and explore a wide variety of outdoor activities, the New England Camping & Outdoor Group is for you. Everyone is welcome to join this group. This group comprises of a range of campers from experienced to beginners! You can bring an RV, Trailer, tent or just sleep under the stars. If you have never camped before or just a beginner, we are happy to help you. One of our favorite activities is the group campfire on saturday nig …
Welcome to the Boston Expat and World Travelers meetup group. Do you have a passion for traveling overseas and learning about other cultures? We are a group of friendly travelers and expats who meet monthly for a drink to exchange travel ideas, tips, and stories about exciting places we have traveled to, lived in, or hope to visit soon. We welcome anyone who is interested in world travel, whether you are considering it for the first time or a travel junkie who routinely quits your job in search …
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This group is open to all parents (single, married, etc) who are looking to meet other families interested in the same activities. I'm hoping to plan some great trips and activities such as skiing, hiking, camping, canoeing, etc. Most that we can share with our children! BTW this group is South Shore because I live on the South Shore. I'm sure that events will also be in other locations since a big interest here is travel. Please feel free to suggest meetups and let me know if there is any par …
THERE IS NOTHING more natural than hiking through nature barefoot. The soles of your feet and toes are wonderful sensory organs and the myriad of feelings from earth, grass, moss, pine-needles, and mud are wonderful. Many could not see hiking any other way. HIKING BAREFOOT causes virtually no trail erosion since a bare foot makes much less of an imprint than a booted foot. Bare feet are therefore the environmentally sound choice for hiking. THE BAREFOOT HIKERS are groups of people who enjoy hiki …
Meetup Mountaineers, group is for anyone with any abilities who wants to get out and do some recreational Mountaineering, Climbing and Backpacking. This group is intended to form relationships and networks for members to meet other members with similar interests in mountaineering, climbing & backpacking along many other types of related adventures. Its always more fun with friends! Eventually this group will grow with experienced organizers of diferant levels and include world class climbers and …
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Who we are, what do we do, and why should you join… Cloud9 Outdoor Adventures is, as the name implies, all about Adventures! We are a group of folks who enjoy taking Adventures with like-minded people. The trips that we offer will take us to places well off the beaten path and to places that you will want to explore and savor for a lifetime. Have you ever wanted to see the sun rise over the ocean while being in total seclusion; have you ever wanted to Mountain Bike along old trails that were o …
C.H.A.O.S. is Climbing, Hiking, Adventure and Outdoor Sports Welcome, and thanks for checking out our group! Tired of trying to convince all your friends to go hike a mountain, camp around a fire, climb a slab, ride or ski, tear up a trail? Well, so were we! We've got it all, and we're looking forward to meeting you! What YOU can expect from C.H.A.O.S. We're one of the most active groups in the area. We have a diverse list of activities including: Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Ice Climbin …
South Eastern Connecticut Adventures (SECT Adventures) is a group for active people near South Eastern Connecticut to get together and enjoy the outdoors. SECT Adventures is all inclusive and anyone is free to suggest a meetup. So if you want to go hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, ziplining, zorbing, sledding, bowling, or anything fun, this is the place for you.
This group is dedicated to climbing the prominent peaks in the Northeastern United States. Currently, many of our members are hiking the 48 mountains in New Hampshire that are over 4,000 feet high as well as the 52 with a view, and New England Hundred Highest lists. Whether you're on your fourth round of the 4ks or just starting out, we'd love to meet you! Do you have a hike you're interested in doing? Post it on the message board and we'll get it on the calendar! I look forward to seeing you on …
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Welcome! I started this hiking group to offer more hiking choices on both weekends and weedays. Membership i fs open to adults of all ages, although certain hikes are offered for specic ages and abilities. We will also offer other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, kayaking, backpacking, biking and weekend trips. You will find that most of the leaders of our group are Solo Wilderness First Aid Certified .. Whether you love to hike or are just starting to explore this g …
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From beginner to expert and everyone in between, this group is dedicated to the fun, safe and responsible enjoyment of the outdoors. Our mission is to introduce members to new activities, train new skills and provide a hands-on learning experience for everyone in a safe, supportive and fun atmosphere. All outings and clinics are led by are L.L. Bean employees who are recognized experts in their field of outdoor interest. All our leaders are first-aid and CPR certified and always put the safety a …
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Let us be your guide to the outdoors! Come join us at our store for clinics, sporting weekends and group outings. IN THIS STORE Men's, Women's & Kids' Apparel Active & Casual Footwear Outerwear & Fleece Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Kayaking & Canoeing Fishing Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing (in season) Luggage For your convenience, these shopping services and activities are available at this location. Ship to Store - FREE Discovery Series Courses Weekly Clinics Monogramming (please call …
"The mountains are calling and I must go."--John Muir Outdoor-minded folks who like to hike, kayak and canoe, cave and ski cross-country - that's the Green Mountain Club, Bennington section. In April and May we have trail maintenance trips to spruce up sections of the Long Trail, including from Harmon Hill, south of VT Route 9 in Woodford, north to the top of Glastenbury Mountain. We also take care of the Nauheim shelter (Maple Hill, near Route 9) and the Goddard Shelter (Glastenbury Mountain). …
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At Meet, Plan, Go! we are leading the career break travel movement in North America, encouraging and teaching others how to travel the world economically, safely, and fully of fun... and even have it be beneficial to your career! We have monthly casual meetups of 20-40 people, then a big conference of 200 people in October which takes place simultaneously in cities across North America. More info can be found at http://MeetPlanGo.com, and you can find our Facebook community at http://www.faceboo …
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Based in New Hampshire, this group is for people interested in going on camping trips locally on weekends or nationwide for longer trips. This group is for inexperienced AND experienced campers. Those of us who are inexperienced: we can learn from those members who are more experienced. We could learn how to pitch tents, make fires, cook dinner, share jokes and stories around the campfire, go off on day hikes (for the more energetic), and generally enjoy the outdoors. This could be so much fun, …
This group meets weekly at various climbing locations. It great way to meet other people interested in rock climbing.
About Us... The Connecticut Hiking Alliance is the place for active hikers who enjoy each other's company both on and off the trail. We believe that hiking, backpacking, snow shoeing, river sports, or any other type of out door adventures are made better when combined with social events where we can get together for a drink or a meal and relive the day's exploits. Based in Connecticut our activities will range throughout New England. We are a community that seeks to be inclusive, diverse and f …
This is a group for anyone interested in hiking (most of our members are 50 years old and older). All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody. Every weekend we offer hikes of varying degrees of difficulty. Hike are free for members (membership only $10) and $2 for non-members. Sometimes we stop at a restaurant for supper after the hike. "C" hikes are the easiest with minimal elevation and duratio …
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Calling all adventure lovers! Experimental Travel is a way to explore a place by turning it into a game. That makes it a prime strategy for discovering things in your own city that you never knew existed (even though you probably pass them every day). Every other week, we'll try out a new theme. Past events have included a blindfolded tour of downtown Boston and a Fibonacci scavenger hunt in Cambridge. Join us on our adventures!
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"This exciting group is calling all outdoors adventurist. If you want to make new friends and enjoy the same activities as a group, this is for you! Spend a week camping on the AT or spending a weekend skiing in Vermont. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Dog friendly for most outdoor activities unless otherwise posted. If your up for an adventure why wait. Look forward to haveing an awesome time."
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is comprised of 28,000 members centered among 21 chapters in New York State. The Hudson River Valley (Mid-Hudson) Chapter has 700 members and serves the counties of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Columbia, and Greene. The mission of the ADK is C.A.R.E.S. Conservation ADK is committed to protecting the wild lands and waters our members use and cherish. ADK is the champion of nearly 5 million acres of publicly owned lands across New York State, including the Adirondac …
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This is women-only group that aims primarily to bring together lesbian and bisexual women from all over New England for friendship, connection and exploration, while engaging in the outdoor activities we love! Although this group is primarily oriented towards lesbian and bisexual women, women of all sexual orientations, ages, and of course, races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths are most welcome to join in the fun! Activities will consist of hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, snowshoeing a …
The purpose of the group is to bring together people who would like to hike the Long Trail in Vermont, either in sections or end-to-end. Any member can propose some dates when they will be free and what section(s) they want to hike. It's just a place to meet other people to hike with on the Long Trail. No structure, no meetings, no dues. You could call it anarchy, but it's not that well organized. (but...small donations are welcome. Apparently this thing will cost me $144/year until I finish the …
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