28 Meetup Groups match “Backpacking” near Charlottesville, VA
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Backpacking - An outdoor activity wherein a backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them, but very little else, and often in a more compact and simpler form than one would use for stationary camping. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight stay in the wilderness (otherwise it is a day hike). Many backpacking trips last just a weekend (one or two nights), but long-distance expeditions may last …
This Meetup is for fellow backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts to meet and greet while engaging in day hikes, backpacking trips and outdoor adventures with other people in your town. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with. Trips will range from beginner to advanced to accommodate all levels of backpackers/hikers/adventurers and to encourage those who wish to grow with the sport. There is always new gear to discuss, dream about and oogle over so come on …
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If you're into overnight backpacking (not day hiking), or think you would like to be, and looking for an active group, this is the place for you! Trips are scheduled every month throughout the year. Member participation is what makes this work, both as organizers and participants. This is not backpack traveling, we aim to get out of urban environments with a focus on natural rather than cultural attractions. You'll do well here if you have a sense for adventure and seeing new places. Expect hiki …
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We're a friendly group of people who enjoy the outdoors and who like to have a good time. Most of our trips are two or three day backpacking trips within a few hours of DC. Our hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. We can't help but smile when we see how awesome it is out there. Join us - you won't regret it!
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We are a sociable group of hikers/backpackers, cyclists and general outdoor enthusiasts. You are a fun-loving, adventurous sort with a penchant for spending time in the wilderness, doing wilderness things. Okay, so maybe we got a little carried away with the description, but we're really excited you stopped by to read about our group! The group started in 2006 with the idea of bringing together FredVegas-area locals who were interested in spending more time enjoying nature's playground in fel …
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This club seeks to bring together people from around Roanoke and the New River Valley (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, etc.) who are interested in outdoor activities. We hope to attract a wide variety of people with varying interests and experience levels and provide a mix of activities (hiking, backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, caving,?) that can be enjoyed by all. We will also offer social activities to allow members to interact when outdoor activities may be lim …
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Welcome to the 20s and 30s Outdoors Club! We are an extremely active group of outdoors loving 20s and 30s year olds living in the DC-VA-MD area. We focus on going on real adventures, not watered down hikes like Rock Creek Park...or any other lameness. We like to get out of the city for a day/weekend. Looking for everyone to sacrifice convenience for more memorable experiences. This is not like most meetup groups. We keep the group small (500 people max) and also keep our trip sizes small. It AL …
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The Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club is an organization of individuals who meet to enjoy the outdoors and act as stewards of a 19.1 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail from Rockfish Gap on I-64 (near Waynesboro) to Reed's Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Club members can be found maintaining our AT section, hiking, backpacking, paddling or visting cultural and historic places. We also have club meetings and social events on a regular basis. Welcome to out Meetup group.
Central Virginia Trailblazers is an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of Virginia and beyond and to develop a social network for people with like interests.
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>> When you request to join our group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. A paltry request "I like hiking" will not be approved. You are joining a community, so please introduce yourself properly. Thank you!<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most o …
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Outdoor Charlottesville brings together lovers of outdoor adventures to explore and enjoy nature’s beauty through a great variety of year-round activities. We hike, backpack, camp, climb, canoe, kayak, raft, cave, play broomball, ski, snowshoe, snowtube, and generally organize awesome events for our members. Our Leaders are volunteers, experienced in the activities they organize, and all certified in First Aid and CPR. Please visit www.outdoorcharlottesville.com to find out more about us includi …
Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
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We are the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The premier rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering club serving the D.C. Metro area since 1944. We climb daily and have weekly events such as climbing at Carderock on Wednesdays in the climbing season. We also plan annual trips a …
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This group is for Christian singles and couples in their 20s who are looking for people with whom to do activities. This group is perfect for those who are new to the area and are looking for a way to get connected, get to know the area, and meet new friends. The group is very welcoming to new members and we'd love to have you join us! Activities will mostly be held on the weekend but we will hold some weekday activities as well. We usually do 1-2 activites per week. We are interested in do …
Promoting safe, responsible canine hiking in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia! For anyone who enjoys hiking with dogs! The DC metro area is a great place to explore, we'll hike trails in VA, MD, WV & DC. There's something here for every activity and fitness level. Most of our events are day hikes, but we'll have some overnighters thrown in there too for the dog and owner who enjoy camping or backpacking. We'll also have both on leash and off leash hikes to satisfy d …
Meet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being with nature is also great for the spirit, but when we are not outdoors we'll do meditation, book-reading, etc., We'll do our own events or join the ac …
Adventuring is the outdoor club for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community in the Washington DC area. Our volunteers lead hikes year-round, and in the warmer months we do recreational bike rides too, some shorter and others longer. That's not everything though. Camping, backpacking, and canoeing are examples of some of the other things we do when we have volunteers to lead them. We're all about enjoying the outdoors and being physically active. Not sure whether an activity will …
The members of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club are avid hikers and backpackers. We love the outdoors and we get out and hike and enjoy the trails of western Virginia as much as possible. Our club also maintains 120 miles of the Appalachian Trail as well as 16 shelters along the trail. The club was founded in 1932. We always welcome guests to come along on our hikes. We usually have two group hikes each weekend.
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Valley Hikers is a group of outdoor enthusiasts in and around the Harrisonburg/Staunton/Waynesboro area who are looking to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains to the East and the Alleghaney Mountains to the West. We provide a balanced mix of easy hikes that can include children to the more strenuous hikes for those who need a challenge. Most of our hiking trips are dog-friendly as long your canine is well behaved. Some hikes do not allow pets and that information will be posted to the event. Pl …
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'The TEAM' is founded by a band of brothers of which are a former Navy SEAL and 2 former Intelligence operators. Our aim is focused on building a community of like minded individuals who seek to promote and maintain a robust and healthy lifestyle through building TEAM's to take on unique races and adventures centered around physical activity. With the countless fun and adventurous races that surround our area, we build teams from within at all skill levels to take on races such as the Tough Mud …
This group will organize camping and hiking trips and outdoorsy activities for those living in the DC metro area. Camping will include car camping and backcountry camping.
This group is for all of those hippies, ravers, campers, and party people that pile into vehicles and drive for hours just to rough it in the mountains with music flowing through the trees and over the hills. For those who have had life changing experiences and have met others that have become like family in just a few short days. This group is a way of continuing those friendships beyond the tented neighborhoods and a way to plan or create our own camp-outs or experiences. The object of this g …
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Welcome to the Virginia Paddling Meetup!!!! As you know the Virginia Paddling Meetup is all about paddling great waterways, however we are so much more than just a paddling club! Our organization is about all types of paddling from flat-water rivers to estuaries and coastal areas to raging whitewater river rafting trips. If there is water you will find us there! In addition to our water based events which encompass the novice to advanced levels we are also reaching out to other venues such as so …
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Let's explore the outdoors, close by and far away, while speaking Russian. Hiking, backpacking, climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, and more "civilized" trips (stay in a hotel, travel by motorized transport :-)), outdoor photography - let's do it all! To be a member, you need to: live in DMV area; love outdoors; be in good enough shape to actually enjoy outdoor adventures; and be able to converse in, or at least understand, Russian. Owners of tents, sleeping bags, kayaks/canoes, skis …
YOU have always had a yen for the stunning peak-studded scenery, and get a kick out of endurance events. You are eager to put on crampons and use your ice axe to get to the most awe-inspiring places. Your dreams are made of the white fluffy stuff that your skis float in, and you want to earn your turns. You crave the adrenalin, thin air, and the giddy high of standing on a hard-earned summit. You are not new to this -- maybe you grew up running around the hills, or ski-bummed after college. You …
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“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …
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The Trail Dames is a hiking club for women of a curvy nature. All women are invited to join us, however, even if you're not curvy. We are a non-competitive group and are focused on the journey, not the goal. We believe in every woman’s right to enjoy Nature. We believe in the amazing power of Nature to help shed all of those layers of stress, and we believe that YOU deserve to treat yourself to some fun in a supportive environment. This group is for adults 18+ only (no kids/babies please). …
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Meet with people who like outdoor adventures big and small. Everything and anything outdoors from rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, skiing, SCUBA diving, trail running, sailing to kayaking and beach camping. From the beginners to the advanced all interested people are welcome, come be adventurous with us!
Our group is here to give you some Adventure Fun in your life so get out of your ordinary routine, pull yourself away from the couch and most importantly STOP letting work consume you! Let's meetup with friends old and new and start marking the best out our weekends and while were at it... Heard of the Bucket List... What's on your list? Here's a few we plan on hosting: Whitewater Rafting.....Skydiving Hangliding.....Flying a Plane Caving..... Mt. Climbing..Zip Line Backpacking....Hiking A …
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