ROCK & ICE, yes, its all about ROCK & ICE CLIMBING - We are a volunteer rock climbing and ice climbing group based in New York City and surrounding areas and we do fun rock climbing events during warm seasons out in the Gunks or other climbing/camping areas in New Hampshire, Adirondacks, CT, NJ or even all the way to the West or organize indoor climbing, bouldering events in local rock climbing gyms in NYC And we do ice climbing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, mixed climbing or even glacier cli …

As the name suggests, Vegunks is a group of ethical vegan and vegetarian climbers/mountaineers, created for the purpose of organizing daytrips to the Gunks (and possibly other areas).  ALL levels and abilities are welcome, including folks who had never climbed before.  The point here is not to climb 5.12, but rather to create a community of compassionate, easy-going climbers, make new, like-minded friends, and have fun!  If the group shows interest, we may also plan extended mountaineering trips …

The Hiking Committee of the NY-North Jersey Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors on foot. For beginners or experts. In the city or far from the bustle. What sets us apart? • Trained leaders means trips are organized AND fun • Easy access on public transportation to tons of our hikes • Hikes are open to anyone (as long as you meet fitness and equipment requirements) This MeetUp group is sponsored by the NY-North Jersey Chapter of the Appalachian Mountai …

Nature sports for the novice or experienced outdoors enthusiast -- not for beginners or experts. Hikes, not walks. Kayaking, not paddling. Mini-mountaineering, not lead rock climbing. Biking, not pedaling. Cross-Country Skiing -- not downhill skiing. Swimming, not poolside. Overnight tours, backpacking, and triathlons on occasional. As experienced outdoors people, be sure to bring appropriate clothing, gear, food and fluids. ___________________________________________________________ To the …

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HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! NYC Hiking Group NYC Hiking Club Free hiking group Catskill Hiking Calling all New York / Hudson Valley outdoor / WE ARE THE MOST ACTIVE GROUP IN THE COUNTRY! HIKING enthusiasts!!! The purpose of this group is to bring people together. People who like being outside, hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, cycling, mountaineering, rock / ice climbing, caving, etc. I am open to most all outdoor activities. This is an extreme …

Come Escape the City with your Fellow Hiking Enthusiasts! The Hiking and Nature Meetup is an active and well organized hiking group out of the New York City area. We make an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering hiking at all levels, from short relaxing hiking trips to 20 mile hiking challenges. We also do rock scrambling, rock climbing, wilderness skills classes, weekend hiking trips across the northeast, and adventure travel trips all over the world. Plus, as a four-season hiking …

This Group is for ladies who want to log in miles in a supportive group. If your training for your next event, or just want to meet some cool people and get in shape, come check us out. We will ride at a moderate pace, (roughly 16-18mph) and meet up once a week to ride 2-3 loops in Central Park. I will also organize a monthly long ride to places like Nayak, Bear Mountain, or Long Island; plus team up with local shops to host clinics like "how to change a flat" or "getting fitted for a bike". I a …

“The mountains are calling and I must go." -- John Muir Join us for The Next Adventure - it could be hiking, backpacking, day hiking, trekking, rock and ice climbing, camping, snowboarding, skiing, backcountry snowboarding and skiing, alpine skiing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Alpine snowboarding and freeride snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing, mountaineering and we also do kayaking, canoeing, whitewater raftin …

Co-ed, slow-pitch softball in Central Park! Softball season is here! We play two games every Sunday. NOTE: Appalachian Mountain Club membership is required for people who want to join our Meetup group. For info on the local AMC chapter, see this link: amc-ny.org. Call their membership line at 800-372-1758 to ask about the discounted membership fee for our softball players! Don’t worry if you feel rusty, or if you have never played before. We encourage a fun, not overly competitive game, where ev …

Gold Fever! There is gold in the Mountain Streams waiting for you to find it! Do you have some weekends free to explore, adventure and find gold with other beginner and experienced prospectors. If so then this group is for you! It is not expensive and we will go once a month to a differnt mountain stream to sluice and pan for gold. Join Now! What are you waiting for! You know you always wanted to do this just not alone. Well, youre not alone anymore. WELCOME PROSPECTORS! WE WILL FIND GOLD? I FIN …

"Seekers of the Truth" This is where individuals and groups can come to learn, teach, and study Atlantis and its relationship to New Age Spirituality and Metaphysics. It seems that the Atlantans were enlightened people with superior wisdom and knowledge regarding the command and use of the forces of nature. They called them the Elemental forces that allowed them to do all of their rough, heavy work with ease. Apparently, these forces allowed them to cut stone out of the mountains without the use …

Ever wanted to do something out of your comfort zone and didn’t want to wait for friends to make a decision to join up?  Awesome Things to do was formed for that reason in mind while saving some cash.  Organizers look at deals offered by discount websites and turn them into events so you don't have to go at it alone and oftentimes – it’s an even better deal when we have a group rate.  We're fun, well-organized, and aren't afraid to speak up to vendors who do not hold up to their end of the deal. …

Hardcore Hikers of New York, Unite! is a community of serious, fit, and friendly hikers and backpackers in the New York City area. We strive for the highs that come from two sources: Reaching glorious peaks all over the Northeast (and elsewhere) and connecting with our fellow adventurers. We're all about achieving new feats individually as well as building close ties with one another. In order to be a member, you should have both the fitness and passion to hike 2500'-7500' of elevation gain at a …

The CiS: Cycling Club (Astoria) welcomes riders of all skill level and abilities. Group Ride, Development Clinics, Cycling Tours are just a few things this Cycling Club does. Come join us as we ride, get in shape, explore and Ride with Purpose. This Cycling Club is associated with a broader cycling program called CiS: Training Systems that includes a Racing Team, Endurance Cycling and Health & Wellness Program. www.cisthesystem.com First before we get started, we must be clear with a few house k …

Serving over 50 NYC metro ski clubs & their members with free, sponsored events & resources Gold Sponsors Member, Metropolitan NY Ski Council Join to see 60 ski club trips & 200 Outdoor & Adventure Meetups *Ski Trip Directory 2012-2013 - Over 60 Ski Club Trips from 50 NYC metro ski clubs *2000+ ski resorts worldwide links *50+ NYC metro ski clubs links *Calendar - Post your event or trip Meetup here; we'll email it to members! *Women's ski houses - Vail, Whistler, Aspen, $55 per night, 2013 * …

Welcome to the Sundance Outdoor Adventure Meetup Group! Founded in 1980, Sundance is an all-volunteer, non-profit LGBT club for the NY-NJ-CT region. Visit sundanceoutdoor.org We're a  fun, inclusive and friendly club that's been around since 1980! Everyone is welcome. We're much more than this meetup group! We have more than 400 members and 100+ outings/year. Check out sundanceoutdoor.org Join this group now to try us out! We recently started this meetup group to share some of our 100+ yearly …

This is a social group for people in their 20s and early 30s, aimed at helping get people together who would like to get out of the city.  Whether its for hiking, to play some kind of sports, sit in Bear Mountain Park or take a trip.  I grew up in the Hudson Valley so I know tons of places to visit and would love to make it easier for us all to get there. I recently got a zipcar account and I would love to take trips to go hiking, rent kayaks, etc.  Of course during the week, we can have happy …

Living Adventure for NY is about getting out of the City and into nature while enjoying its surroundings in a responsible, safe and social environment. I run the largest adventure Meetup out in NJ, but I have been missing all my friends in the City. So hop in my shuttle, lets skip out of town and get in some Adventure!Whether your into hiking, biking, camping or kayaking- I cover it all. Our Adventures are seasonal- The summer consists mostly of biking, kayaking, camping, and hiking while the wi …

We all love to tell those “you’re not going to believe this…”stories from our past, but: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DID SOMETHING STORY WORTHY? Yes, we are all constantly engrossed in a whirlwind of goodhearted, enjoyable activities… but for me it’s those “one crazy night” stories that make life worth living! There is a litany of unusual, wild, engaging, alarming, thought-provoking and straight up crazy events going on all around us. You just need a group of uninhibited cohorts to do them with …

Active, fun and in shape 20s, 30s and 40s Singles. Adventure Travel, Singles Trips, Happy hours, Dating Events, Weekend Getaways, Beaches, Hiking, Surfing, Snowboarding, Horseback Riding, Film Festivals, Europe, Caribbean / Bahama trips and more. Is this group for you? For more information about our group, our events, and membership, please read our About Us pages, here: http://www.meetup.com/FitAndFun/pages/?op=all We hope you'll decide to join us! ----------------- When are you going to sign …

We are a non-profit organization, bringing Jewish people together to enjoy the outdoors. We go hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, museum trips, urban walks, and much more. Come join this friendly group! You can join our meetup group here, before you become a paid member of the club. Visit our main web page at www.mosaic-gny.org. If you have an idea for an event, please send an email to activities@mosaic-gny.org (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled t …

Welcome to NY Ski & Snowboard Club! This is a group for winter sport enthusiasts. If you are hardcore ski/snowboard fan, would like to learn how to ski/snowboard and want great price, you should join us. We will organize ski/snowboard day trips to our favor Hunter & Windham mountains, and weekend ski/snowboard trips to Killington, Mount Snow & more. We will co-host events with NYC Active Young Singles (http://www.meetup.com/nycays/) which I have been organizing for 3+ years. Please join our new …

Welcome to Girlfriends NY – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of New York City. This group is for the young twenty-somethings, adventurous and fun NYC girl, especially those new to the city or the States in general from places as far as Asia and Europe! But even if you’re not a transplant, please feel free to join us and show us NYC! There is a collaborative approach in Girlfriends NY in that members are encouraged to take the initiative to organize events. So if you’re int …

Interested in learning about Zen / Chan meditation from traditional Buddhist monastics? Interested in going to meditation retreats? Or learning about Zen / Chan Buddhist teachings? This meetup group is to help those interested in traditional Zen / Chan Buddhism to learn and participate. Please check our PAGES for regular schedule for the centers in Queens and Upstate NY.  Other special activities will be posted through this meetup as well. Thank you! Eddie

Once every two weeks we will meet in an apartment on the Upper West Side to watch a new surrealist film, (Jodorowsky, Anger, Arrabal, Buñuel, Gilliam, Greenaway and more) in hopes of eventually staging a happening to go with said films. Following the screening will be an optional discussion of its symbols and themes. Participants can choose to a) verbally share, b) write down or c) paint/draw their reactions immediately following the film with no pressure to participate. Group is open to anyone …

We are about meeting new people, enjoying activities and getting outdoors! We offer free and affordable events and adventure travel for young professionals in their 20's, 30's & beyond. We organize a wide range of activities which include, but are not limited to: parties, wine tastings, dancing, happy hours, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding trips, movies, walking, rollerblading, cultural events, hiking, sports, road biking, snow/water tubing, rock c …