PNW Freeride Club is a group of individuals who are interested in all aspects of Freeride mountain biking. Whether you are an 'Old School' freerider, Downhill racer, or into All Mountain/Enduro, hardcore or softcore, this is the place for your hookups. The purpose of this group is threefold: 1. Be a place for Freeride MTB folks to meet, organize, plan and execute fun factor trips to places like Whistler, Moab, Galbraith, Stevens Pass, Black Rock, Leavenworth, maybe even places as far away as N*, …

P assion for mountains E nthusiasm for 5000 ft A dventurous scrambling K omradery for camping S nacks to share "PEAKS" guides this group to have fun, be safe and become friends. We enjoy gourmet potlucks, and anywhere in the outdoors, be it in the mountains, on the water or in the air. We mostly hike and snowshoe, scramble and ski, occasionally sail and kayak, fly, and perhaps travel together to exotic adventurous places around the world. Please remember, our organizers are not guides. We a …

We're a random assortment of people who enjoy the Pacific Northwest's incredible outdoor recreation opportunities including Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Alpine Scrambling and Climbing. While not outdoors we enjoy things like watching movies and sipping coffee, ale, wine or spirits while trying to sound intellectual and stuff. As a rule of thumb: If it's fun and mostly safe, we ought to be doing it! For more information inc …

Soulcraft Adventures are journeys to experience the wildness of your Soul. There are easy to challenging invitations that are full of adventure, wisdom, ceremony, quests, Shamanic work, and heart openings as you reach your highest visions. This is for people seeking to launch beyond the psychic, spiritual, social and personal limitations assumed and habitually lived in our Western modern society. The explorations will be deeply moving and you will feel what it means to find and follow your purpo …

Backcountry Betties & Babies is a network of women in Western Washington who love to hike, ski, bike, backpack, climb, and more. BB&B is all about: Moms who love getting outside and want to share it with their kids...and also sometimes get out 'solo' too. Women with a passion for outdoor adventure: rock climbing, hiking, biking, skiing/boarding, ski touring, snowshoeing, kayaking... Moms connecting with other women who also love to play outside. This group is for you if you love the o …

This group covers everything North of Olympia and West of the Cascade Mountains, so please don't think you can't post an event if it's not in Seattle. On the other hand, if it's close to the mountains and you're not sure, feel free to post the event for this group and/or the other 2 groups covering southwestern and eastern Washington. It couldn't hurt to help spread the word and you never know, a group may decide to carpool/roadtrip over your way. The Sisterhood aims to provide an easy avenue fo …

This is a place for Cascade Ride Leaders to post their free daily rides and update riders on their ride status.  For a complete listing of all of Cascade's Free Daily Rides visit:  http://www.cascade.org/EandR/Activities_Calendar.cfm?query=cascadefreedailyride

Welcome to the Seattle Ski and Snowboard Meetup - the largest and most active ski group in Washington! We made 253 trips to the mountains for the 2012/13 season! Check our calendar to see where we've been and where we're going. http://www.meetup.com/SkiSeattle/Events/Calendar This group is dedicated to winter sports enthusiasts of all types that want to meet others that share this passion. It's really all about the freedom we feel when we're on the slopes and sharing that experience with other …

We are a group of women and a few wonderful men who like to walk and talk every Wednesday morning. We have been the Empty Nesters Walk and Talk Group for over a year but decided that our title, although reflective of our age group, might be too limiting. We have different walking speeds, different interests, different life experiences but we all want to get out and explore the Eastside and sometimes West, sometimes mountain hikes, sometimes chocolate factories! We meet regularly Wednesday morni …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

The SCA is a group the recreates the social customs of the Middle Ages. We are a 48-year old non-profit with members around the world. We live in the Kingdom of An Tir, and the Seattle group, the Barony of Madrone, is one of the largest and oldest in what we call the Knowne World. We encompass most of King County north of I-90 to Snohomish bordered by the mountains and Sound. Some of our activities include armored combat with swords/shields, archery, cooking, fiber arts such as weaving/spinning, …

Interested in multi-day bike adventures? From over-nighters, to multi-week tours, this meetup is the place to meet others and get the plans rolling.Multi-day bike trips are fantastic for seeing new places, or just for getting away for a day or two. They also have a knack for creating highly memorable experiences with great people.All trip types and difficulty levels are welcome, from credit-card to fully loaded camping, and from leisurely to high mileage. This club is mostly for unsupported tour …

This group is about weekend getaways and escapes to places away from the Seattle Metropolitan area. Exploring rural, mountain, seaside, historic towns, ghost towns, mining towns, hick towns, lost towns, and country sides. They might involve tent camping, trailer camping, car camping, motorcycle camping, or stays at B&Bs, hotels, Inns, motels, and cabins as long as they are nowhere out there to get lost at with other explorers and road trip enthusiasts. It's time to get to know more of Washington …

Do you love riding your bike? Me too. We all do. In all different manners, in many different ways, and for a multitude of different reasons...but we all love to ride our bike. That's why we're here. From Drink Bikes & Ride Beers to a buddy for 7 Hills... Join us on a ride. Looking for new folks to ride with. Looking for new ideas for rides. Let's do this!

Welcome....we've been waiting for you to arrive ! This meet-up group is structured with weekly subject matter and discussion material for those who are interested in delving into deeper areas of themselves and their world(s). As your facilitator I attempt to bring together a general overview of material and information regarding each meeting's topic, to begin a discussion flow for the evening's participants. I cover various hypotheses and theories related to Esoteric Studies, which is gatherin …

This group is about family activities including weekend getaways and escapes in the Northwest for families (moms, pops and kids) to places away from the Seattle Metropolitan area.  Exploring rural, mountain, seaside, historic towns, ghost towns, cowboy towns, mining towns, hick towns, lost towns, and country sides that are quaint, educational, and interesting, as well as enjoying the beautiful Pacific NW outdoors. The outings will mostly involve tent camping, trailer camping, car camping, and ca …

NORTHWEST CANYONEERING is a community resource for canyoneers, rock climbers, backpackers, hikers, kayakers, and anyone else who enjoys exploring the natural wonders of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. This group welcomes people of all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to be a source for members to meet new people, learn, teach, and be part of a fun, safe active, and supportive community. We encourage members to take an active roll in suggesting meet ups. We will be posting occasional social ev …

Enticing Adventure is a group designed for people who desire to travel worldwide to exotic, adventurous places. This exciting group will feature several amazing adventure trips a year to very enticing destinations. We hope to form a diverse but complementary group of travelers who will enjoy traveling the world together to unique and off the beaten path locations. Our trips promise to be full of amazing experinces not found any where else. Enticing Adventures will also host fun and educational m …

Love traveling? We are travelers who love to travel from coast to coast, from mountains to valleys, over land and water, from domestic to foreign.  We like sand & snow, hot & cold, flip flops & snowshoes. We travel in all four seasons because there are amazing things to see in summer, fall, winter AND spring! What do you do? Do you love cruising?  Bus tours?  Tropical destinations?  Winter wonderlands? Skiing chateau? Need a travel partner? We all know we get better deals by buying at double, …

The format of GMOT is that a group comes together, has a short round of introductions, then a presenter offers several different viewpoints on a great question of theological/philosophical/ethical substance (for 10-15 minutes), and then we open it up for lively discussion. Participants tend to vary widely in their religious affiliations (and non-affiliations) and the only ground rule of the group is "deep listening" which means we should voice our authentic opinions, but not try to cram them dow …

Weeknight Wanderers is a peer-led group connected by our Christian faith since 2004. Our members come from a wide variety of denominations and congregations. Everyone is welcome. Our mission is to provide an environment where people can meet new friends who share a passion for the exploration and enjoyment of one of God's greatest gifts, the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. We organize outdoor activities and social events throughout the year. Our Indemnity Agreement: I wish to par …

Meetup group for organizing skiers for the Wednesday night telemark and randonee lesson series Come join the oldest and largest telemark ski instruction program in the US. Develop your skills so you can enjoy the backcountry even more. The WAC Wednesday night Telemark / Randonee program has classes for skiers of all abilities. So if you've never skied before or if you've skied for years, this program will help you have more fun on the snow. Students are grouped in classes of similar ability …

This group is designed for people, in their twenties or thirties, that moved here from somewhere else and are having a hard time finding an actual social circle, or want to expand their current one. Many of the other meetup groups out there don't get together enough to actually develop friendships, but we try to get together at least once a week.  That way, instead of having the same conversations about your job and your hometown over and over, you can really get to know people.  If that sounds …

Seattle Bluegrass Meetup is Seattle-area bluegrass musicians getting together to pick, have fun, learn new tunes and hone skills. The most important person at the jam is never the bassist, guitarist, violin, mandolin or banjo player...it's the newest person there. We want everybody to feel welcome so they come back, bring their friends and most of all are inspired to play and learn. All levels welcome and encouraged. Bluegrass/Mountain instruments include (loosely): Guitar Bass Mandolin (or vari …

Welcome to the Midweek Hiking Meetup Group. As the name implies, hikes will be offered only on weekdays, never on Saturdays or Sundays.  If you are retired (like me), have some weekdays off, or just get sick a lot on sunny work days, then this is the group for you. I will concentrate on day-hikes in the Cascade Mountains along the I-90 corridor and also Mt. Rainier.  These areas are way too crowded on weekends and are best enjoyed in the relative peace and quiet of a weekday. Most hikes will be …

Meet other local ski/board fans to get out and enjoy the mountains. We try to offer our members the complete experience:  Organized ski/boarding trips, carpools to local mtns, weekend ski houses, regular social events for skiers, and lots of advice to save you plenty of $$s on lift tickets during the season .  We welcome all new members. We have skiers/boarders of all skill levels.  You will meet every level of outdoor enthusiast with this club.  Join Us! Find other Meetup Skiers on our local M …

Sunshine Grove is an rare community of amazing women and men who love to share and learn about Herbalism, Herbs, Permaculture Design, Gardening, Sustainable Living, Wild Edible Foods, Chickens, Growing and Harvesting Vegetables - Herbs and Plants, Canning, Making Infusions - Salves and Tinctures, Crafts, Day Hikes, Hiking, Nature Walks, Herb Walks, Taking Adventures & Tour, Field Trips, Mushrooms, Ethnobotany, Herbal Medicines, the LOVE of the outdoors, facilitating Womens Groups , Hand Drumming …

Get out and enjoy the snow with friendly folks in a safe, supportive and non-competitive manner. Trips with this group will include track skiing, gentle logging roads, rolling tours as well as more demanding mountain tour requiring advanced skiing skills and avalanche safety training. It all depends on the conditions and what people are keen on skiing. I started cross country sking in the Cascades with my father back in the '70s and love getting out and playing the snow. In addition to n …