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 …

… And in the cold months getting group(s) of like minded adventurous outdoorsy people sliding down the slopes, ice climbing, snowshoeing, and general exploration that gets us out of the house, away from the 5 mountain pass and into new places that we have not been to in the frosty season.   People who should join should be ready to explore new places, have a quench for being in or near water, enjoy non motorized exploration, have appropriate experience for the varying levels/intensities of trips ( …

… Here is just a sample of some of the activities:   Games Nights Board Games Hiking Snowshoeing Skiing Picnics Travel destinations Free Concerts in summer Book Club Theater Visits Movies Tour of the Denver Mint Rockies Game Roof Top BBQ’s Roof Top Dances Holiday Parties Movie Night in the Movie Room Visits to the Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series Guest Lecture Series Spa Day Pancake Breakfast Acapella Concerts

… Depending on the trails selected, we may have a few snowshoeing hikes. For all winter and spring hikes, YakTrax, Microspikes or other traction devices are strongly recommended.  Even after many days of unseasonably warm weather and weeks since the last snowfall, the non-south-facing trail sections can still have a lot of unexpected ice and can be very precarious.  Prices range from $20-$60 for the various products, and it is money well spent!  The YakTrax Walkers for $20 at SportsAuthority or RE …

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 …

Varied activities for people who love the outdoors, getting exercise, meeting new people and trying new things. This group will focus on Hiking (after work and weekend), Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Backpacking, Camping, Backcountry Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Outdoor Survival Training Skills. On bad weather days, we will do Archery and Shooting sports (hand guns and rifles.)

… People who are interested in various outdoor activities, changing each month: Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking (fruita/ moab/frontrange), Hut Trips in both summer and winter (snowshoeing), Hiking 14ers, Fly Fishing, National Park Sight Seeing, Weekend Camping, Whitewater Rafting, Snowboarding/ Skiing, Wakeboard, 1/2 Marathons, zip lining, or anything else we can think of that might be fun!!!

… Other activities may include hiking and even snowshoeing along trails in the foothills and mountains of the Front Range. "West Denver" was originally defined for the purposes of this group as roughly from the west side of Denver (e.g. S. Platte River) to the start of the foothills (e.g. Golden), and Westminster to Littleton.  This has been expanded to include the foothills and mountains to the west of Denver (Front Range), up to selected 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks.  The latter hikes/snowshoein …

We've been posting more and more hikes as 'invite only' or off meetup based on troubles we've had with inexperienced or unreliable hikers. This is an invitation only group for the regulars who've established themselves as capable hikers and friends. Please be aware of your limitations though, hikes on this site will be more advanced-particularly those posted by Matt or Zach. Expect 13ers and 14ers in the summer, long hikes to alpine lakes, and challenging snowshoes in the winter. Maybe some week …

  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 plann …

  If you are looking to meet people, explore new activities, or enjoy your favorite activities then this a group for you!  Our participants are active singles & couples with activities that might include all types of local events:  Culture, Hiking, Brunches, Music Concerts, Biking, Art Exhibits, Happy Hours, Skiing/Boarding, History, Festivals, Dog Park, 1st Friday Art Walks, Game Nights, Theater, Camping, Museums, Dinners & Dining Out, Dancing, Movies, Symphony, Breakfasts, live Jazz, live mu …

     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 …

Slalom Gates Ski Club is a non-profit, recreational club run by volunteers with a primary emphasis on skiing. Our group also enjoys most winter and summer activities.  We have been in existence for over 20 years and have a small but dedicated group of members (about 150). Club members (couples and singles) are typically 30 or older in age. We organize day and overnight trips for winter and summer outdoor activities.For more information, please visit our website at www.gatesski.org.

Meet other local ski and snowboard buffs to talk gear, share stories, find carpools, and plan outings. This group is open to anyone, not just people new to Colorado. We host HH for people to meet each other prior to carpooling, going on trips, or condoing/rooming together on overnight trips.  Check out the calendar for future events. Your welcome to put messages on the board for the group to read.

 DO NOT TRY TO USE THIS WEBSITE FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, except if you would like to be a sponsor of the meetup group!!!! From a mile high and up. We plan to get together for hikes, snow sports, water sports, camping, and maybe even some happy hours, dinners, and some dancing too. Some events will be for anyone, some will be more strenuous. Even a walk in the park right here in the metro area is an option. If you would like to do something/anything don't hesitate to make a …

… On Saturdays we'll be doing some progressively more difficult things as winter takes over like snowshoeing or X-skiing