Share stories, inspiration, photos, adventures and advice. Learn about the latest events, trail conditions, camping spots, good eats, outdoor gear and the most beautiful places in California and the Southwest. Also, find hiking companions, stay informed and join community gatherings. The official launch party is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Title Nine in Los Gatos. Join us for wine, cheese, chocolate and a talk about the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of hiking in wild places. …

This group is for single parents to find and enjoy outdoor activities with their kids. We will hike/walk/camp all around the Bay Area, with most hikes being easy to accommodate 4-10 year olds.

This is a group for anyone interested in Hiking, Rock climbing, Camping, Skiing, Snowboarding,Photography etc. While the list is not exhaustive , the objective is to meet up offline and create wonderful outdoor experiences as long as they are fun and bit of adventurous All skills levels are welcome. It is to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and build a community that prides for its existence . Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody... **** Disclaimer: By joining this group you …

Get-Your-Climb-On (or G.Y.C.O.) is a meetup that brings together rock climbing & outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels through meetups throughout California at destination-outdoor climbing venues, indoor rock climbing gyms, and social gatherings such as happy hours, BBQs & more. The main Goal is to create an inclusive, diverse, fun, safe, friendly, collaborative, & democratic community through which one can make life-long friendships, share and plan safe & fun climbing trips, expand outdo …

A Meetup for people interested in group bicycling or roller-blading, skiking and hiking in the Fremont, Union City, Newark (FUN) area. The focus is on social, OFF-ROAD (no dodging cars and inhaling fumes), but paved trail rides and rolls on weekdays in the FUN area. Rides/rolls usually end with a bit of tailgating, coffee shop or picnic-with-view time.

WHO SHOULD JOIN: "55 Alive" is an activities group for single, widowed, divorced or separated singles from 55 to 85 ... who are glad to be alive!     Sorry, this group is not for 50 year olds, but if you are going to turn fifty-five (55) soon, then that's close enough.  Most of our members are boomers and the average age is over sixty (60), but many of us are still working. If you are new in town or newly single, this group would be great for you. THE PRIVACY ISSUE: We keep our member's profiles …

I love all that the Bay Area has to offer and have formed a group of peers who enjoy interesting activities like  theater, dining out, trips to the beach and to wine country, to live concerts, to hiking trails, and tennis courts, to gay/lesbian events, and whatever else sounds fun! If you're ready to meet some interesting women for social and professional activities, want to have lots of laughter and fun, consider yourself a "boomer" ( 40's-early 60's) and live in the East Bay, this group is fo …

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

This group is meant for people who have wanted to explore the Bay Area Ridge Trail (the BART) or who just enjoy hiking and need an excuse. Since our hikes are normally in the 10-12 miles range with elevation gain, some hiking experience or at least a reasonable fitness level is expected of you to join us. BEGINNERS PLEASE CHECK THE “ABOUT” MENU FOR ADVICE. To incorporate another passion of mine, I will also be attempting to know the rocks or geology of the BART.  I will write-up little “Geology …

This is a group for anyone interested in playing Pickleball or equally important, for anyone who wants to learn how to play the sport. Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net, but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer wiffle ball. Although Pickleball appears to be very similar to t …

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 …

This meetup is for everyone interested in the Filipino culture, its people, country, language, and more.  It is open to all Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike.  The purpose is to help build a real community and to bring us together in common interests and friendships. We are a small group of diverse people, ages 18 and up, with various backgrounds who enjoy Filipino inspired events in the Bay Area - from hang outs to festivities and a lot more.  We encourage everyone to participate in our activit …

<<==Yacht Club Party Photo from Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco Want to organize some events? See note below about this. Before applying for membership, please read this description carefully and answer the communication check questions below. Bay Area Singles Meetup has many exciting events; some are small cocktail parties, others are huge events at major hotels. We have wine hikes, Bay cruises, and tours to other countries, as well as exciting dance party mixers.  Team members are co …

Welcome to SnowPals.org! SnowPals is an alternative to traditional ski/snowboard clubs for busy Bay Area Professionals founded in 1999 by a few friends who wanted to create a vibrant community that actually do things; we're now at 5,800+ skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. For the latest events and updates, please visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/SnowPals.org Join us! It's free. We're grass-roots, friendly & active!. "A picture is worth a thousand words" -view group photos. View upc …

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 …

Gallivant: To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement... So let's go climb a hill, hike a mountain, ski, paddle, ride, or just chill with a great meal at a local restaurant! We are a group of dedicated ‘Gallivanter’s’ interested in unique travel experiences near and far… Some upcoming Gallivants include hiking in The Redwoods... Lots of Hiking and Backpacking... Backpacking in The Trinity Alps, and The Hoover Wilderness Ca. We will go Kayaking and attend The Wooden Boat Fest in Port Townse …

World Traveling photographers is a group for new or veteran photographers alike,  focused on sharing our amazing experiences through the lense in a fun, relaxed environment. If you have traveled the globe, great! If you want to with a fun group of people, this is your meetup. It is also about giving back. The goal of this meetup is to not only connect with like minded travelers who are able to capture a world in a moment, but also to improve the lives of those we journey to learn about. We will …

Our group has existed in the Bay Area since 1981. We are committed to desert conservation and we lead trips to these beautiful wild places. Please see our website desert-survivors.org for a list of our trips. We have members all over the country. All ages and levels of activity are welcome, and we are currently seeking new members to develop trips.

[color=green][b]WELCOME![/b][/color] Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of the kids, the house, etc.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your friends who are couples at home and come out to …

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 …

Are you new to the San Mateo area? Have you been here for a while, and want to meet some new people and get into the outdoors and sometimes even stay indoors and have fun? Do new things, expand your community? I'm starting this group because it has been a year since I moved down to San Mateo from San Francisco and I still go to the city to hangout with my buddies; but there are so many great things to do and spots that I'm discovering down here in San Mateo and I want to expand my horizons. One …

Are you looking for people to ski with, race with or just hang out with in the East Bay? Whether you’re a skier/snowboarder, or you simply want to meet fun active singles, you have found the right group, the Rusty Bindings Ski Club. We ski regularly in Tahoe. The East Bay Ski & Snowboard Meetup Group is your link to the Rusty Bindings Ski Club, based in Walnut Creek, CA. Meetup members get notifications of Club social events and meetings, which include TGIF’s and other year-round social events, …

Calling all happy singles 40 plus. Summer is almost here and it's time to come out and meet other singles. We will be getting together to share food and drink, hike, dance, movie nights or just hang out at a members house for a night of good food (pot luck), or just socializing. We will plan trips to the wine country and other Bay Area attractions, and welcome members input. See you soon. Organizer, Pat

Dining for Women is a national giving circle. There are three chapters located in Santa Cruz, CA with more than 400 chapters nationally and internationally. We “dine in” together once a month, each bringing a potluck dish to share, and send our “dining out” dollars to international programs empowering women. Through our members’ combined dinner donations, we support grass-roots programs for women fostering good health, education, vocational training, micro-credit loans and economic development. …

This is it! You found it! What is it? It is the place to go to meet amazing new people, have fun, and try new activities! Who you are: Whoever you are! All are welcome here. You just have to be open minded and welcoming to all people. Who we are: All of you! We tend to be younger (20s and 30s and 40s) and identify As LGBTQQI. We live, work and/or play in Marin country. We like good beer, social get togethers, and fun activities such as a day at the beach, trivia at a local pub, weekend camping o …

***DISCLAIMER: Girls are allowed :) ... if you fit the description and like to hang out as one of the guys then join up! *** THE SITUATION: During the day, you're a young professional. When you're with the significant other, you're the best boyfriend/husband ever (that is, unless you're single... then you're just the guy that enjoys his mom's cooking). But a lot of the time, you're a guy that just wants to do guy stuff. You want to talk about Natalie Portman, sports, comics, and food. You want …