This 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 …

… Every good hike brings you eventually back home.           - Edward Abbey To walk because it is good for you warps the sould, just as it warps the soul for a man to talk f …

… ., geocaching), wine festivals/outings, brewfests, day/weekend trips, handgun classes and shooting ranges, comedy shows, bar crawls, book clubs, white water rafting, tubing, ziplining through tree tops, cookie/recipe exchanges, country line dances, salsa dances, charity events/walks/runs, yoga, gym buddies, tennis, and tailgating/sports parties, just to name a few!! Our calendar is without limits! Don't worry if you don't see any of your favorite activities on the calendar because we/you can add …

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/2011/08/07/introduction-to-bikepacking-series-getti …

… In short, the current goals are as follow (hopefully with all our inputs and ideas, it can be refined and improved):  Create a non-academic and active environment (Hiking, Biking, Movie&Book discussions, etc) to practice and improve our Persian language. Once there is the critical synergy in the group: As a group, get involved with volunteer activities in the community. Highlight, promote and celebrate various Persian Festivals (i.e Nowruz, Sadeh, Mehregan, Farvardidgan, Ardibehshtgan, Khorda …

We share the chair together, whatever gear you wear: ski, ride, carve, free heel … we love it all! We’re not about the gear we wear. We’re about camaraderie, friendship and the sharing of what we know. We encourage and nurture all Snowriders, whether you’re new to the snow or a seasoned expert. We’re about the adrenaline and endorphin inducing activities on snow. We're about sharing the chair and seeking fun in and out of the lift line all year round! Come share the chair with us! Off season, wh …

… gan, farmers market, flea market, shopping, fashionista, freebies, bargain shopper, sports, soccer, football, basketball, redskins, ravens, hockey, football fans, sporting events, 20's, 30's, 20's and 30's, generation x, generation y, parties, bars, country bars, line dancing, biking, jogging, martial arts, krav maga