We're pretty much the most active backpacking specific group in the bay area.  From beginner to expert our people are the best.  We get outdoors a lot but also have non-backpacking social events.  In the summer it's all about the backpacking and in the winter we try to have a range of activities from snow camping to resort skiing days.  So if you want to meet other outdoors enthusiasts, whether you're a hardcore hiker or an aspiring novice, sign up. To connect with other members make sure to che …

Welcome, East/North Bay Adventurers/Xplorers is a multi-sport adventure group.  Join us if you want to experience nature at its best in the Bay Area and beyond. Learn more about our group and past activities on YOUTUBE

The Northern California PowerHounds is a group created to bring together all snow skiing and snowboarder enthusiasts of all levels - beginners, intermediates, experts and those that are just plain addicted to the sport. The goal of this group is to meet other local ski buffs to talk gear, share stories, plan local outings or outings beyond our beautiful Sierras. Join us and help start preparing for what will be a fun and exciting winter meeting new and existing friends, sharing rides, events and …

Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …

We are a lesbian-only social group that believe diversity is the spice of life! A supportive community made up of artists, writers, academics, blue collar, leather, professionals, students, homemakers and techies. We embrace gender fluidity:  butch, femme, lipstick les, power femme, “just me”, leather daddies, fabulous androgyny. Our interests are as diverse as our members and activities! Join us on a variety of fun, low-key events; conversational dining, dancing, picnics, hiking, camping, gam …

Foothill Hikers welcomes new members of all ages, skill levels and interests that relish energy, camaraderie, and beautiful hikes merging one foot in front of the other. Our monthly calendar includes a variety of events mid-week and weekends covering the gamut of easy walks to more strenuous lengthy hikes all limited to a maximum of fifteen people. Joining Foothill Hikers is obligation free and allows full access to our calendar and history including numerous photo albums. We only ask that you …

TO JOIN SMG OFFICIALLY PLEASE VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE: www.sierramountaineeringgroup.org THE SIERRA MOUNTAINEERING GROUP is a modern, active network of climbers organizing events, training and social networking in the pursuit of mountain adventure. See what our members say about SMG! The Mission of SMG is to support and empower recreational climbers by organizing diverse year-round climbing events, on-site and online classes and training, rich and interactive social networking, and the pooling of inf …

GVALOA is for lesbians and their special guests with a passion for a relaxed outdoor social adventure that will let you enjoy our recreation paradise in the Grass Valley (Sierra-Nevada-Placer County) Area. Open to all ages, abilities, couples and singles, we will leisurely explore the surrounding forested riverine terrain on horses, skis and snowshoes, touring kayaks, mountain bikes, golf carts, sailing vessels, and our sandles/boots. All that is needed is for you to provide your own equipment a …

Are you seeking outdoor adventures near Chico-Oroville and the surrounding areas? I have been a member and organizer of Northern California Outdoor Adventurers since the beginning of its creation in December of 2008. In March of 2010 I created this group closer to my home in Oroville in order to offer many more outdoor adventures for those of us in Butte County and surrounding areas. The desire is to bring others together with similar interests and to safely adventure together in self-propelled …

Two Brief Steps to Joining SacYakkers: 1. First Step: click Join button on this page, adding your real first and last name (and at the very least, your last initial).  We are real people, who do real things, have real friendships, and use our real first and last names. Answer all questions.When you join the SacYakkers Meetup Group you are a pending member of our club.  Pending Members can check out our club for 2 events to check us out. 2. Second Step: To remain a member of the club and lose the …

Welcome to Hikers and Company! We're glad you found us! If you enjoy hiking with friends and exploring scenic places, this is the group for you. Every week, we visit some of the most awesome places near Sacramento and Northern California. While hiking is our main focus, we also enjoy camping, kayaking, walking, skating, bicycling, and other outdoor and indoor activities. We are a friendly group that welcomes adventurers and explorers of all ages and abilities. Follow us on Twitter @hikers_and_c …

This group is geared toward active single or coupled people of any age who would like to get out of the house and mingle in activity. We are based in Carson City and hold events from S. Lake Tahoe to Reno and everywhere inbetween and beyond. You will meet new friends and enjoy new experiences along the way. Group activity will include a wide variety of events and activities such as camping, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, outdoor concerts, movies, dinners, potlucks, beach days, bowling, skiing, tra …

Welcome to SnowPals.org! SnowPals is an alternative to traditional ski/snowboard clubs for busy Bay Area Professionals founded in 1999 by a few friends who wanted to create a vibrant community that actually do things; we're now at 5,800+ skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. For the latest events and updates, please visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/SnowPals.org Join us! It's free. We're grass-roots, friendly & active!. "A picture is worth a thousand words" -view group photos. View upc …

Hello and Welcome!  I started this group in 2011 to provide opportunities for dogs and their owners to enjoy some outdoorsy activities and socializing in the greater Sacramento/Norcal area.   I like to emphasize off leash hiking and events, but any events or event suggestions are welcome. ** All dogs (any breed or mix!) are welcome on or off leash, as long as they are well-socialized and friendly. All people are welcome (with or without dogs), as long as they are dog lovers! *** Please read the …

Davis Activity Partners is a place to propose ideas and find partners for all types of pursuits in and around Davis, CA - this includes fitness-oriented activities (like walks, hiking, running, cycling, climbing, swimming, gym sessions, dancing, boxing, yoga, etc,) or purely recreational activities (picnics, movies, theater shows, wine tasting, game nights, etc.). You are welcome to post ANY activity. Any member can schedule a meetup - just say WHAT you want to do, WHEN and WHERE you want to do …

The motto of this meetup group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature, enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun activities and great discussions. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, surfing, kayaking during summer; while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing in winter. We also arrange some ac …

The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with the Mother Lode Chapter serving 24 Northern California Counties. Enjoy a variety of events offered by three of the Mother Lode Chapter Groups:  "Stockton" Delta-Sierra Group (DSG), "Modesto" Yokuts Group (YG), and "Sonora" Tuoloumne Group (TG) which make up the Central Gold Country. Hiking, gorge scrambling, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, service trips and other events are lead by Sie …

G1.1 Outdoors is a the Meetup site of Bayside Adventure Sports (BAS). G1.1 is code for Genesis 1:1 which says, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." We say, God Created the Earth... Ride IT, Climb IT, Catch IT, Explore IT, Protect IT! BAS was launched in response to a growing need to provide new and innovative ways to attract and attach outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 1998, BAS has grown into a thriving 501c3 non-profit ministry with 12 sports offering dozens of multi-day and …

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

If you love to run, hike, bike, ski, snowboard, camp or just be active this group is for you.  Unlike groups that are very specific this group mixes it up.  Whatever you want to do just suggest it and invite others to join.  There are Tuesday/Thursday runs at Maidu Park every week. The park has a nice path around the perimeter (2.2 miles) but there are also some trails inside the park.  There are also runs coming up at Folsom Lake and on the American River near Auburn. This group is geared for p …

The Great Basin Group of the Sierra Club has a record of outings leadership for many decades. Our group offers a variety of outings geared to please everyone from beginners to the highly conditioned outdoors person. Check out our hikes, snowshoes, x-country ski trips, kayaks, overnight camping, public-service cleanups, or wilderness restoration projects. Leaders all have experience leading trips, are knowledgeable about the environment and places they go, and have first aid training with an emph …

This is a group that encourages general fitness and active living in the South Lake Tahoe area. Let's explore South Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas! As an outdoor club, we will be doing everything imagineable including hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, skiing, snowhoeing, music, eating, and more. Whether you're a hard-core hiker, love to ski, enjoy getting out into nature, or just want to be social, this is the place for you. Some ideas I have for this winter are skiing, cross-country skiing, …

This is not a hard-core fitness group & our organizers are not experts, we just like to get out and play! Join us as we have a go at: Hiking Biking Walking Snowshoeing Dancing Bowling Dining Cocktails Kayaking White water rafting and whatever else we can come up with! Ideas for Meetup events are always welcomed. Trudy

There is so much to do in and around Auburn.  It would be more fun to be active with the fine folks in this community & surrounding areas. We are here to make new friends and are happy to meet you! Auburn Adventures is a place where you can propose ideas and find participants for all types of activities in and around Auburn, CA.  Activities include fitness-oriented activities (walks, hiking, running, cycling, swimming, gym sessions, dancing, boxing, yoga, etc,) or recreational activities (picnic …

Let's get away for two or three days of (mostly) weekend skiing. This group is for all levels of experience. We can share expenses of cabin rental and food (cooking in). If you don't have skis, you can rent them locally. I especially like Lake Tahoe's Paige Meadows [http://www.examiner.com/article/snow-hiking-and-cross-country-skiing-paige-meadows], near Sunnyside, thee miles south of Tahoe City. Paige Meadows offers options for all levels. Want to skate ski or like the grooves? Groomed trails a …

We are promoting hiking and snowshoeing in Tahoe Basin

Get out and explore...with your dog. This group is for active dog owners who enjoy the outdoors as much as their pooches and don't want to leave them behind. We're about hiking, kayaking, Mtn. Biking, day/weekend trips, snowshoeing, XC skiing, social events, and last but not least training.

Welcome to AMERICAN RIVER TRAILS HIKING GROUP! CONGRATULATIONS! You have just joined an ELITE hiking group of highly motivated, incredibly attractive, exceptionally fit group of hikers of beginner through advanced skill levels. WE ARE A DOG FRIENDLY GROUP! BRING THEM ALONG ON EVERY HIKE WE DO! Our members come from Sacramento, Rocklin, Folsom, Lincoln, Roseville, Auburn, Nevada City/Grass Valley, Meadow Vista, Colfax and everywhere inbetween! Carpooling is encouraged, so get to know other mem …