This is a group for anyone interested in hiking---with a mission to help others! Our hikes are drives where we collect items for local shelters and/or schools. We collect all items before the hike so we know, while hiking, that we are also helping others. Some of the past items collected include school supplies, hygiene items, blankets, etc. Let's climb the local hills and mountains while giving back to those in need.

Open to backpackers and soon-to-be backpackers of all ability levels, LABC is where L.A. area backpackers can come together for weekend backpacking trips in the surrounding wilderness areas and longer excursions outside Los Angeles. This is not backpack traveling. Our focus is on the outdoors. We're all about backcountry adventure! *These are NOT guided trips (you have to pay BIG BUCKS for those)! *There are no "leaders". We're just people who love to backpack and don't mind sharing with other …

Most of us work during the weekend! This is a group for those of you whom love the outdoors and love to hike and camp but only have the weekends to do so. Well, although some day hikes will be posted most will consist of overnight to multi day trips ranging from the northern sierras to Joshua tree through all four seasons. Majority will be posted in the San Gabriel’s and San Gorgonio/San Jacinto mountains but there will be scattered adventures elsewhere. Packing in your food and gear is a requir …

If you don't have the attitude then you won't make the altitude! A group of people who love the outdoors - particularly large hills that some call mountains. We love to spend time exploring the wilderness because we know freedom lies within the moment. Call us individuals who like to take the trail less traveled... Actually, that's a bit cliche... but whatever you get the drift. SOME QUICK INFO ABOUT SOCAL MOUNTAINEERS Some of the treks are going to be tough. This group is not for someone who …

Ancient Pathways is for people who realize that our gatherer-hunter past is still alive within us. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors lived directly with the land, and our ancient instincts are still present, though covered by a thin veneer of modern sophistication. Re-learning our connection with the land and the fascinating skills necessary to meet our needs: Teaches us how to satisfy our needs and builds confidence. Teaches the value of cooperation. Teaches an indigenous perspe …

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. All those who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands! We hike, snowshoe, camp, backpack, bring in speakers for our nature series, work on wilderness legislation and have monthly stewardship events to keep our city clean and save the condors. We're all about fun, and completely free! All ages and fitness levels are invited to come! Join us any time. Check us out at communityhikingclub.org.

Most people in the United States these days have a huge disconnect from the natural environment. From my perspective this lack of connection is one of the main reasons for illnesses, both mental and physical, in the world today. I enjoy teaching outdoor skills and I consider all of them to be pathways towards a more intimate relationship with the natural environment. This group is for all ages, races, religions, and conditions of people. Anybody can participate as much or as little as they like, …

Jewish Outdoor Adventures (JOA) Los Angeles is a community based, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to create an alternate social arena for single members of the Jewish community in the Los Angeles Area. Activities include day hikes, moonlight hikes, and other outdoor activities.

If you're looking for backpacking, canyoneering, mountaineering, serious day hikes, and other advanced trips, look no further. What makes us different from other LA Hiking Groups? A focus on advanced events, with day hikes of at least 10 miles a day, weekend backpacking, camping, and technical canyoneering too. You won't see any easy hikes, cookouts, or social events here. Four season hiking - In the winter we'll actively seek out snow for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping, and …

We are having our initial meeting on August 12 at REI in Tustin from 11-1 to plan our trip to Africa to hike the highest mountain on the continent. We are organizing training hikes for the months leading up to it. Check out more details at http://c2ckenya.org/ai1ec_event/kilimanjaro-klimbers/?instance_id=43

I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more.  Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places.  They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties.  If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …

Welcome! This is a group for people who are interested in hiking and other outdoor activities such as camping, backpacking, and rock climbing. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everyone.

The Wrightwood Outdoors Club is a group of hikers, climbers, backpackers, skiers and snowboarders who enjoy participating in outdoor activities, both in the Wrightwood area and outside of the town. This group takes trips to other local mountainous regions including other mountains in Southern California and the Sierra Nevada. This group is also for those who like to go camping, fishing, hunting, or just other outdoor enthusiasts who want to meet other people who enjoy the same activities. There …

Welcome to Singles Latin American Lovers Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel to different parts of Latin America. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Los Angeles area to bring people together to talk about places in Latin America. We see movies and pictures from others who have been there so we can dream together and plan trips. As much as we are looking to find other adventurous people to travel with, we look for typical restaurants in our community so …

This group is intended to be an expansion of a hiking/outdoors ministry that originally started at NewSong Church in Irvine, CA in 2001. This is an expansion from our yahoogroups and facebook group page. Just search under either for "NewSong Hiking/Outdoors". However, this group has expanded beyond this church and we have members and participants from different places. The purpose of the group is to gather people who love God and who love the beautiful outdoors for hiking and other outdoors acti …

This is a volunteer organization of outdoor enthusiasts committed to the care and protection of our natural environment for the enjoyment of all. It is affiliated with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District and was formed in late 1992. Regularly scheduled activities include: 3 weekly evening conditioning hikes in Simi Valley; weekly Saturday morning hikes ranging from the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains to the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the southern L …

This is a group for anyone that enjoys getting outside. Hiking, walking, playing volleyball, rock climbing, and meeting others along the way. I am passionate about bringing people together in person rather than through all the social networking that consumes our lives. (Even though one of these outlets are bringing us together now) ;) I started this group because working in restaurants has left me odd hours of free time (out of the 9-5) so if you're like me and you wish you had others to hang wi …

It's all about enjoying the wilderness! Hiking in the local canyons- mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains. All hikes will be along a stream in a canyon and at a very slow pace with lots of breaks. All hikes will be between 5-12 hours long, usually around 9 hours. The difficulty level is intermediate, but beginners are welcome if they are in good shape and have an attitude of adventure! Safety always comes first, of course. It's recommended (but not required) that you bring the TEN ESSENTIAL …

Morning and evening hikes at Runyon Canyon. 6:30 am in the morning, 7:30 pm in the evening.

New to the area or just want to meet some cool people who surf? Join us and share some waves, sun, and good vibes. We will venture to beaches around Orange County to hang out and get some waves. Let us know your location/favorite place(s) to surf and general skill level. Through this group, you can hopefully find a few buddies to catch waves with when the surf is good.

I am starting this group for people who want to get out and backpack.  We will be doing some over night trips, weekend trips and a few long distance multi-day through trips.   I encourage people of all levels to join.  We will be planning trips for the newbie and those who have not been backpacking in a long time. If you are just getting started most of the equipment can be rented so don't be afraid that is will be a costly investment. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. Ji …

Welcome! (Require: a personal photo and introduce yourself to the group) ***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings*** ================================================================================= Check on the IMAGES to see our photo albums Take a quick look at our 2013 Event Calendar to see what events are on the horizon Join us whether you are new or …

Hi! I'm Alan Halcon, former field Editor and Writer for Wilderness Way magazine (Now Defunct), owner of outdoorselfreliance.com and part owner of Dirttime.com. For many years, I've traveled the country teaching and training others in Outdoor Self-Reliance and Wilderness Survival skills. I've trained everyone from civilian, to scouts, to military personnel the skills they need to help keep them alive. Currently, I hold the world record at starting a fire by rubbing sticks together, so making fire …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, backpacking, shooting, biking, etc. All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.

This group is perfect for people interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their health and well being... We will organize trips for learning things such as Urban and Container Gardening, Medicinal and Culinary Herbs and how to prepare them, Organic gardening, Recycled Art classes, Landscaping and design, Landscaping with edible plants, Nature Hikes, Edible Native plants, Ethnic cooking classes, Wilderness and non wilderness camping trips, Outdoor Adventure activities and anything el …

The Sierra Club Orange County has over 5000 members which shared interests in the outdoors and the environment. We have countless outings for hikers and walkers, and special groups for those interested in the environment, politics, conservation, travel, and global warming. All our hikes and trips are organized and led by trained and experienced individuals who adhere to proven safety practices to make sure everybody has an enjoyable experience! Please visit the related Sierra Club websites to vi …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

Welcome! We are the Orange County Sierra Singles Section of the National Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Our schedule includes Hiking, events for Little Hikers, Backpacking, Weekly Conditioning Hikes in 5 Orange County locations, hikes for Conservation, special Newcomer events, BBQ’s, events for 20s30s, winter sports activities, ski trips, bus trips and Adventure Travel. We are open to all ages and marital status. Our events are led by qualified leaders who have been through extensive Leadership Tr …