Have you ever been backpacking? Hiking into the backcountry with all your gear on your back can be a fun and liberating experience. I am starting this group to bring local backpackers together, as well as to introduce this activity to those who have never tried it before. Besides backpacking trips, I'd like to plan day hikes, fitness and training events, gear sales, and learning opportunities. 

Feel free to suggest events! I'd like the group to take on a life of its own and grow as a community, and it can only do that if its members step up and make it their own. I will often put notes on the calendar, which will let you know about local events that may interest you. These may not always be "official" Meetups at first, but can become official events if interest is shown. On the main page you may click "Suggest a New Meetup" to suggest your own events. There are 2 ways that your suggestions will become official events: Approval by the Organizer, or receiving 3 "Yes" RSVP's. This is meant to be an fair and democratic group, so I will not veto any of your events (unless there is a blatant scheduling conflict). 

 

I'm hoping that everyone can find a way to have fun and make this group their own. Hope to see you all on the trail!

 

The Boring Stuff

"Event Organizer" status will be given to anyone who requests it with one prerequisite: You must have attended at least one of our previous events. "Co-Organizer" or "Assistant Organizer" roles may be granted to reliable Event Organizers, if the size and complexity of the group requires it.

Attendance will be monitored and tracked closely. Please don't RSVP "Yes" unless you actually plan on coming. There is nothing worse than waiting around for someone who isn't going to show up. I understand that things come up and plans change, but please try to remember to change your RSVP in a timely manner.After 3 "No Shows", we may be forced to remove you from the group. Changing your RSVP prior to the event will not count against you as a "No Show". To reiterate, "No Show" means that your RSVP was "Yes", but you did not attend the event.

As with most Meetups, all activities are done at your own risk. I, nor any other member of this group, will not accept responsibility for any injury suffered during any of our events. I will only condone safe behavior, and those putting themselves or others at risk may be asked to leave. There is also a ZERO TOLERANCE policy against harassment. Anyone who harasses another group member in any way will not be allowed to participate in future events. It is very important that everyone feels safe and comfortable at all times. 

 

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Berks-Lehigh Hiking and Backpacking http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/7/8/c/global_95002412.jpeg
Maxatawny, PA 19538
Founded Sep 4, 2011
20110904
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