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1.6 miles away in Washington, DC162 BackpackersUltimate Hiking Course with Andrew Skurka (June 9-11)
Saturday 8:00 AMat Shenandoah National Park in Luray, VAAndrew Skurka and Alan Dixon are offering a 3-day/2-night "Ultimate Hiking" course in Shenandoah National Park this Spring, from Saturday, June 9 thro… Read moreWho's attending?
3 attendingDC UL Backpacking Guiding Philosophy: To backpack the mid-Atlantic, focused on weekend trips and the occasional longer outing, with the idea to travel as many miles in a given day as possible, and to have a fulfilling backcountry experience. While we do not (for the most part) insist on an extreme pace, we do strive to move far and to stay in constant motion. In the summer, with ample daylight, this will likely result in 15, 20 and even 25 mile days. In the winter, this might be limited to 10 …
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less than 1 mile away in Washington, DC637 Backpackers
Meetup details are available only to members.
If you're into overnight backpacking (not day hiking), or think you would like to be, and looking for an active group, this is the place for you! Trips are scheduled every month throughout the year. Member participation is what makes this work, both as organizers and participants. This is not backpack traveling, we aim to get out of urban environments with a focus on natural rather than cultural attractions. You'll do well here if you have a sense for adventure and seeing new places. Expect hiki …
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2.7 miles away in Washington, DC1,931 Backpackers
Iceland Trip Get Together
Wednesday 7:30 PMat Burma Restaurant in Washington, DCThis is a get together for the confirmed attendees of the Iceland trip in October, 2012. Meeting Place: Burma Restaurant, 740 6th St.… Read moreWho's attending?
8 attendingThis Meetup is for fellow backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts to meet and greet while engaging in day hikes, backpacking trips and outdoor adventures with other people in your town. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with. Trips will range from beginner to advanced to accommodate all levels of backpackers/hikers/adventurers and to encourage those who wish to grow with the sport. There is always new gear to discuss, dream about and oogle over so come on …
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9.4 miles away in Alexandria, VA591 K9 Hikers
Medium Hike: Raven Rocks
Sunday 8:00 AMat Raven's Rock in Bluemont, VAWhere: Raven Rocks click link for directions, description, printable Topo Maps, etc Length: 5.5 miles Difficulty: Medium due to rocky terrain. … Read moreWho's attending?
8 attendingPromoting safe, responsible canine hiking in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia! For anyone who enjoys hiking with dogs! The DC metro area is a great place to explore, we'll hike trails in VA, MD, WV & DC. There's something here for every activity and fitness level. Most of our events are day hikes, but we'll have some overnighters thrown in there too for the dog and owner who enjoy camping or backpacking. We'll also have both on leash and off leash hikes to satisfy d …
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1.1 miles away in Washington, DC501 Members
Meetup details are available only to members.
Welcome to the 20s and 30s Outdoors Club! We are an extremely active group of outdoors loving 20s and 30s year olds living in the DC-VA-MD area. We focus on going on real adventures, not watered down hikes like Rock Creek Park...or any other lameness. We like to get out of the city for a day/weekend. Looking for everyone to sacrifice convenience for more memorable experiences. This is not like most meetup groups. We keep the group small (500 people max) and also keep our trip sizes small …
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1.3 miles away in Washington, DC577 Adventurers
Arlington Evening Bike Ride
Tuesday 6:30 PMat Clarendon Metro Station Elevator Entrance in Arlington, VAThis is the fifth ride in the summer-long series of Tuesday evening bike rides. … Read moreWho's attending?
8 attendingAdventuring is the outdoor club for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community in the Washington DC area. Our volunteers lead hikes year-round, and in the warmer months we do recreational bike rides too, some shorter and others longer. That's not everything though. Camping, backpacking, and canoeing are examples of some of the other things we do when we have volunteers to lead them. We're all about enjoying the outdoors and being physically active. Not sure whether an activity will …
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1.6 miles away in Washington, DC1,408 Young Adventurers2/14/12 UPDATE: RSVP is CLOSED.… Read more
Who's attending?
6 attendingYou love the thrill of the outdoors. You're still young and in the prime of your life and want to meet others who are into the adventure, travel, and outdoor scene then this is for you! You are young, adventurous, and just need the company. Welcome- this is your group :) ------------- Activities we've done include skydiving, hang gliding, camping, whitewater rafting, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, sailing
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22.1 miles away in Sterling, VA60 bikepackers
There are no upcoming Meetups.
We are: Outdoor enthusiasts who like to back-country camp while conquering epic rides! What’s bikepacking? The short answer: it’s backpacking with a bike. Longer answer: any ride that includes an overnight stay. This could be anything from ultralight singletrack tours to fully loaded dirt road touring. New to bikepacking? Here are some links for more info on bikepacking! http://www.bikepacking.net http://palespruce.wordpress.com/201
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23.6 miles away in Woodbridge, VA26 MembersThere are no upcoming Meetups.
I would love to go hiking and/or camping once a month... If you're interested... Join!!
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less than 1 mile away in Washington, DC1,872 Nature Lovers
An Evening with Birding Legend Kenn Kaufman
Thursday 6:00 PMat National Zoo in Washington, DCTime: 6:00 p.m. - Mingle with Kenn and the staff of the Migratory Bird Center. Enjoy refreshments and a cash bar. 7:00 p.m… Read moreWho's attending?
16 attendingMeet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being with nature is also great for the spirit, but when we are not outdoors we'll do meditation, book-reading, etc., We'll do our own events or join the a …
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less than 1 mile away in Washington, DC276 Mountaineers
Old Rag full moon night hike with Sunrise from the Summit
Sunday 2:45 AM"The rocks of Old Rag are among Shenandoah National Park's oldest.… Read moreWho's attending?
13 attendingYOU have always had a yen for the stunning peak-studded scenery, and get a kick out of endurance events. You are eager to put on crampons and use your ice axe to get to the most awe-inspiring places. Your dreams are made of the white fluffy stuff that your skis float in, and you want to earn your turns. You crave the adrenalin, thin air, and the giddy high of standing on a hard-earned summit. You are not new to this -- maybe you grew up running around the hills, or ski-bummed after college. You …
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