The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with the Mother Lode Chapter serving 24 Northern California Counties. Enjoy a variety of events offered by three of the Mother Lode Chapter Groups:  "Stockton" Delta-Sierra Group (DSG), "Modesto" Yokuts Group (YG), and "Sonora" Tuoloumne Group (TG) which make up the Central Gold Country. Hiking, gorge scrambling, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, service trips and other events are lead by Sie …

The hikes are led by volunteer Hike Leaders from the Mt. Tamalpais State Park, (MTSP) volunteer organization, called "Friends of Mt. Tam". Hikes take place every Sat.& Sun. year around. Meeting at 10:00am sharp. If you are five minutes late you may miss the start of the hike. Go to mttam.net, Hiking section for the Hike Schedules and trailhead meeting locations. Mileage to be expected, etc. is listed there. All hikes take place in, and/or around Mt.Tamalpais. There are also Wed. evening (starts …

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 …

Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …

If you are in the 18-30's age range and looking to meet some awesome new people, then Epic Life is for you!!! We are a group of young adults who love adventure, fashion, music, wakeboarding, dirt biking, cycling, skydiving, reading, traveling, hanging out, snowboarding, networking, etc, etc, etc! If you like to do an activity, chances are, so do we!!! Epic Life is an organization focused on the future and progression of culture towards a generation that lives the Epic Life. A life filled with …

I should first clarify that the group isn't exclusive to gram weenies,  gram counters or "stupid light" hikers, and I say all of those being one myself, especially those moments when cutting toothbrushes in half or counting ibuprofen or bandaids to make certain I am not carrrying too many.  It is open to one and all who want to get to the backcountry.   My inclination and desire is for trips of varying distances, and in some cases, a lighter backpack will allow for easier miles and more off trai …

A group interested in digital documentation of nature art in and around the Napa Valley area. This group is spearheaded by Travis Elder a local artist, sustainability enthusiast, and wine expert. Images collected by the group maybe used in large online art pieces. The group is meets at noon on every Monday at the Calistoga Roastary.

Welcome to Hikers and Company! We're glad you found us! If you enjoy hiking with friends and exploring scenic places, this is the group for you. Every week, we visit some of the most awesome places near Sacramento and Northern California. While hiking is our main focus, we also enjoy camping, kayaking, walking, skating, bicycling, and other outdoor and indoor activities. We are a friendly group that welcomes adventurers and explorers of all ages and abilities. Follow us on Twitter @hikers_and_c …

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 Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club is a long established environmentally-minded group offering a large variety of activities. Hiking, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, potlucks, slideshows, service trips and other events are lead by Sierra Club trained leaders. All adults are welcome, including those who are not members of Sierra Club. We generally meet at a designated local parking area and then carpool to the event site which can be located nearby or several hours away. Most events ta …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Our group meets many times a month for leader-less (non-guided, I can't stress this enough!!!) hikes. This groups main purpose is to help facilitate the meeting of others interested in "peak bagging" (summit attempts/conquests) and other high mountain hiking, backpacking, camping enthusiasts with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands! Many/most of the planned hikes will be training hikes for endurance, strength, cardio, equipment selection, acclimation and general preparedness for f …

<<==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 …

LAST MINUTE POST --- We did SantaCon YountVegas last year, now let's hit San Fran SantaCon with its naked challenge. Join us around 2:30pm in Washington Square Park (Columbus and Washington in San Fran's Little Italy area). We are the official photographers for the event. We can create ad hoc photo set-ups in the park so bring flash and smaller portable studio lighting. We'll 'invite' the best Santas and elves to pose. SantaCon is a massive pub crawl with loads of photo opportunities. It's a com …

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.

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 …

[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 …

G1.1 Outdoors is a the Meetup site of Bayside Adventure Sports (BAS). G1.1 is code for Genesis 1:1 which says, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." We say, God Created the Earth... Ride IT, Climb IT, Catch IT, Explore IT, Protect IT! BAS was launched in response to a growing need to provide new and innovative ways to attract and attach outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 1998, BAS has grown into a thriving 501c3 non-profit ministry with 12 sports offering dozens of multi-day and …

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 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, …

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 …