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 …

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." - John Muir This is a meetup for women who love the outdoors and seek the company of other women for day hiking and other outdoor activities. The objective is for women who are alums, supporters, or friends of Call of the Wild Adventures, Inc. …

The Best Things in Life Are Free! So, Come hang out with us in nature:-) Are you an outdoor enthusiasts looking to Hike? Are you in San Francisco Bay Area? Or even in San Jose/Santa Cruz? Come be social. New in Town? Looking to Meet New People or Friendships? 20's or 30's Something?  Here is a group designed for people with similar interests who enjoys Hiking, Backpacking and Outdoor Adventures. However, we do include occasional social events such as Wine tasting, Beer tasting, Sporting, Concert …

WILDCAT ADVENTURE CLUB is an exciting meet-up group for  HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! Join the club and YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

The purpose of this meet-up group is to take a step out of the modern world, our modern stresses and to get out in nature's finest. This could be backpacking, hiking, camping, and the occasional happy hours as well as other various random activities we can come up with. This is low pressure discussion based group, meaning the intent is chill and easy going, collaborative and will grow organically. Discussion topics could include anything of interest (from philosophy, literature, to the cosmos an …

Party with Travelers, International Students, Au Pairs & Locals in San Francisco! FREE membership, just join us for some fun! This group is for people who are either living or traveling in the SF Bay area and are looking to have some fun in the city! Come socialize with us and meet other locals, students, au pairs and travelers from around the world! When you attend an event, often you'll feel like you've just landed in Europe, Australia or South America without even leaving the city.  We head …

NORTH BAY HIKING CLUB is a group for meeting HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0_oP... “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.” ~John Muir THE WILD WEST is a meet-up group for hikers, explorers, riders & adventurers inspired by the history of the Wild West. Events include: Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, shooting guns, …

This meetup is dedicated to the memory of Tom Heng, founder of this group. I am an avid Peak Bagger who is looking to meet other people to summit peaks 12,000 Feet or Higher and love having the feel of being on tops of things.

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for. Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to r …

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages.  For a more complete listing of all Chapter outings and events see our Calendar. There are many more events on the calendar than it is possible to list on Meetup! Outings are conducted by the San Francisco Bay Chapter's Activity Sections and Regional Groups.  Activity Sections are organized around either an activity, such as hiking or backpacking, or a social theme, such as Sierra Singles.  No m …

Did you see the movie "The big year" with Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson? This is a group for anyone who wants to birdwatch in the bay area. Hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts also welcome!

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

We are women, hear us roar!  We explore, discover, love, and protect the wild inside ourselves.  Sometimes that looks like a thought-provoking flick.  Other times it looks like yoga or an introspective retreat.  We might even throw in a backpacking or river canoeing trip once in a while. Whatever the activity we're about self-love and sisterhood amongst women of color.  All levels of experience with inner and outer wilderness welcome. If any female feels she need anything beyond herself to legi …

While we love our men and our guy friends, experiencing the outdoors with a group of women is a different game. When it comes to the outdoors, we believe in equity, not necessarily equality. (Don't understand what we mean by that statement? Come check us out and you'll discover the true meaning!) We believe in physical strength, but also the inner strength of great women. We believe in a caring and nurturing community, where all women are free to be themselves - safe to admit their weaknesses, s …

Any other yerba mate fans out there in Oakland?  I just returned from a 3-month backpacking trip through the mate-growing/drinking regions of South America and am looking to connect with other 'materos' here in the East Bay to continue the long-steeped traditions of the yerba mate circle! Join in if you enjoy a good mate, or come learn about what yerba mate is and why it's the national drink of Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.  We'll have some baked goods, a variety of different yerba and will b …

This Meetup group is for those of us who love to hike with our dogs. We seek out the best dog-friendly trails in Oakland and nearby cities. We meet in small groups and our goal is fun for our dogs in a safe and friendly group. Our canine membership is very diverse ranging from a 6 pound Mini to a 180 pound Great Dane. We have a variety of breeds and mixes with all kinds of backgrounds. Dogs are social creatures just like their humans and the group interaction on our hikes is great for the dog's …

Are you interested in exploring the all the great park lands around the Bay Area? We're a group of physically fit people interested in exploring hikes from 4 to 10 miles all around the SF Bay. Our hikes usually alternate between North Bay, East Bay and Peninsula, with an occasional SF city hike thrown in.

California Camping Music Festivals was started for people who love to camp and who love music! There are music festivals all over California from April to October and most of them are within 1-4 hours driving time from the Bay Area. Some of the music festivals also include other adventures such as white water rafting, mountain biking, lakes for boating and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, singing, dancing, yoga, art, crafts, food vendors and more! California Camping Music Festivals only pos …

I started this Meetup to create a group of East Bay women hiking and running together for fitness, fun, and friendship! Where:  Our events are primarily held in the mornings at locations along the 680 corridor, from Pleasanton to Danville, with occasional events in other areas throughout the East Bay. What:  Weekly 3-5-mile hikes and short (2-3-mile), friendly runs. Who:  Women of all ages!  Children are welcome.  An event will state if it is stroller-friendly.  If attending a hike with a child, …

Ever wanted to learn how to backpack? Or try stand up paddle boarding? Check out Meg's events to find something new to learn.

Ooo La La – Outrageous Outdoor Older- Laughing Always - [mostly*] Ladies Adventure Club - for middle aged, adventurous, mostly women (*men are definately invited but seeking more women energy than testosterone–ee energy) looking for more intense outdoor adventures in both winter and summer: back country and downhill skiing, hiking and backpacking, mountain and road biking, (any skate skiers out there?) – most adventures followed by yummy food and libations. (note from coordinator: Co-coordinator …

Asian American of The Bay Area,(AABA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living and working in the bay area. There are no age limits to join this group. We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as casual dinning, group potlucks, picnic and BBQ's , movie nights out or trying out a new local restaurant, check out new groupon deals from local community events to larger events, such as attending concerts or cultural activity. Ou …

WELCOME TO THE SAN FRANCISCO WORLD TRAVELERS (SFWT) We are a friendly group of likeminded travelers who share a passion for visiting overseas destinations, or for those thinking about world travel for the first time. WHAT WE DO (AND WHAT WE DON'T) We meet monthly for a drink in the city to make new friends, re-live adventures, share travel stories, travel tips and travel thoughts about exciting places that we've visited or plan to visit in the near future. We don't arrange slide shows, organize …

California Outdoors Hiking Group is a outdoor social volunteer group in making new friends, socializing, networking through healthy outdoor activities of California and beyond. This group is in good faith and is dedicated to provide you a gateway and a community into : State park and national park like: Yosemite, Inyo national park, Beginning mountaineering, weekend backpacking trip, Spring road trips and Weekend camping, Indoor/ outdoor rock climbing, California Caving and hot spring.Redwood zi …

East Bay LGBTQQ Fun Group rocks! We're all about making amazing friends, doing awesome, queer-centric stuff in the Bay Area, exploring and having fun! Come one, come all, if you're a member, friend or ally of the LGBTQQ community! Our mission is to find queer-friendly stuff to do that's relatively close to public transit. Ideas include, but are not limited to, restaurants, festivals, music shows, comedy, volunteering, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights …

The San Francisco Bay Area Gay & Lesbian Sierrans is an outings and conservation club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, and our friends. We are an official activities section of the Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Founded in 1986, the Bay Chapter GLS was the Sierra Club's first gay and lesbian activities section. We're still one of the largest of a growing number of GLS chapters around the country. Throughout the year, we sponsor a variety of activities which offer something …