Welcome, Chicago Backpackers!

Location
Chicago, IL 41.89-87.63 60601US
Meetups
242 so far
Rating
The Chicago Backpackers Meetup Group 5.00 5.00124
Founded
October 22, 2003

The Chicago Backpackers is a club for those who share an enthusiasm for backpacking. The club helps introduce people who are new to backpacking to the sport, organize trips for members, and encourage networking amongst backpackers to help facilitate further enjoyment of the sport. The primary focus of the group is backpacking, which is where one hikes self sustained for consecutive days in a wilderness area carrying all necessary supplies in a backpack.

Where?
This location is shown only to members
Who’s coming?
23 Yes / 27 Maybe

Want to attend?

This is our normal monthly meeting at our normal place and time. Sorry for the confusion.

A social time will occur afterward at Sully's House Tap Room (http://www.sullyshous...) around the corner from REI.

Chicago Backpackers T-shirts, which feature our logo, will be available for sale after the meeting. They are $10. Please consider supporting the club by purchasing one.

What members are saying

 Fun! I am looking forward to an outing. 

 The attendees seem like a genuine group of hikers interested in expanding the sport in a fun yet safe way. I would recommend this group for new and experienced hikers. ... 

Lois

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What's new?

  • Nov 8
    • New member
    • New member
    • New member
      “To get out of the city with people who enjoy nature as much as I do.”
    • New member
      “Just started hiking and got a new backpack....now I just need a group to go with!”
    • New member
      “looking forward to it!”
    • New member
    • New member
  • Nov 5
    • New member
      Kon
      “I'd like to do some hiking and camping, be outdoors, and meet some cool people.”