… Our Activities Photo Gallery : The Spirit of THOG - Member Photos from the Summer of 2010 Our regular activities include walking, local hiking, day trips, camping, backpacking and paddling. Depending on the season, we offer additional activities such as hanggliding, zip-lining, indoor rock climbing, and snow skiing). The majority of our events are hiking events, that allow old and new residents to enjoy the great outdoors and scenic areas around the Triangle area.     Photos from L to R: Cas …

This is a group for young adults (20's to early 30's) who enjoy hiking to meet for some fun outdoor adventures.  The group will do local hikes at places like Umstead, Eno, Occoneechee, Little River, etc.  There will also be weekend trips to other NC State Parks such as Raven Rock, Stone Mountain, Pilot Mountain, and Hanging Rock.  Eventually some backpacking trips will be organized as well.  The group is open to all levels of hikers, but we do ask that you read the description of a hike and make …

This group is looking for a few like minded people (sustainability, conservation...) looking to connect with those who understand that adventure starts when things don't go as planned. When the crowd goes north, 180 degrees south sounds pretty good. It's for advanced backpackers / kayakers looking for escape that creates positive change in character or soul. Trips should be long enough to really get a to know a place, and feel like you did something. Not bragging rights; just introspection a …