Cincinnati Area Backpackers Meetup

Three things we got tired of hearing from folks:

1. “None of my friends are into backpacking! So I have nobody to go with.”

2. “None of my backpacking friends are available to go when I’m free!”

3. “I love the outdoors, but I don’t know anybody who can help me get into backpacking!”

Assuming that the above is true (and not due to bad breath, personal hygiene issues, or offensive personality traits) all you really need is some new friends who backpack! ;-) You have come to the right place! Relax and take a deep breath!

Backpacking is what we do! Check out our Message Board and Calendar. Look at our trip photos. We have some awesome, experienced trip leaders and instructors. We have several events per month. Come out and take a hike!

Click on the Files tab and read the "New Backpacker Orientation" document.

Members of our group will receive special promotional offers from local area outfitters who sponsor our meetup.

-The Leadership Team

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Serving in the Peace Corps
- Thu Jun 27
  6:30 PM
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Benchmark Outfitters

9525 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH (map)
Join Our Panel Discussion Featuring Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Who Will Share Their Experiences Serving Overseas! **This event is open to the public** Thursday,... Learn more

Hosted by: Chris G
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3rd Annual Buckeye TrailFest
- Thu Apr 24
  12:00 PM
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- 2 attending
- 1 comment
Camp Akita

29746 Logan-Hornsmill Road, Logan, OH (map)
3nd Annual Buckeye TrailFest April 24-27, 2014 Camp Akita in the Hocking Hills region near Logan, Ohio (Southeast Ohio) www.BuckeyeTrailFest.Org www.CampAkita.Org... Learn more

Hosted by: Andy Niekamp (Co-Organizer)

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Camping 101 with Benchmark Outfitter's Master Outfitter Doug Baker
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Whether you are new to camping or want to expand your camping knowledge, you don’t want to miss this informative session taught by Benchmark's “Jedi Master” of camping... Learn more
April 25 · 12:00 PM
Buckeye TrailFest
4 Backpackers

2nd Annual Buckeye TrailFest April 25-28, 2013 Red Oak Camp near Kirtland, Ohio (Northeast Ohio) www.BuckeyeTrailFest.Org Come join our fun trail festival with hikers... Learn more
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Camp Cooking Basics
17 Backpackers | 4.504

Learn the fundamentals of backcountry cooking with one of Benchmark Outfitters expert staff.

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Terry Laypool started Shawnee July 8,9,10 south loop 2 hours from Cincy
8h ago

"Hiking the Shawnee Backpack Trail South Loop, 2 party leaders with Expeditionary Experience. A teacher and a veteran. Any interested this trip leaves the parking lot of the trail head at 8 a.m...."

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Terry Laypool joined
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Jennifer joined
Yesterday

"I work as a biologist and enjoy backpacking and hiking but my work schedule makes it dificult to go with others since my weekend is Sunday-Monday. My 2 dogs always go too and carry their own packs."
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Scott joined
2 days ago

"Im an anything outdoor guy. Very lucky to grower up on a 7.5 mi class 5, 10 minutes from a ski resort, with nothing but beautiful mountains and great climbing for miles around. Plug western Maryland ha"
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Katie R joined
2 days ago

"Hello. I am a college student back in the area. I live in the suburbs but I love hiking and I spent all last summer doing it. I would love to meet other people who hike and some new friends as well."
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James Crumpler joined
4 days ago

"I am a runner, biker, hiker, reader, outdoorsman, canoeist, glass blower, poet, sketch artist (or working on it) singer, and many other things besides. I just like being outside, what else can I say?"
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joseph evers joined
4 days ago

"Always looking for backpacking buddies"
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Pete Shively joined
6 days ago

"Love to be outdoors in nature and just enjoy what God gave us. Haven't been backpacking in years but want to get back into it."
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Rebecca Berndsen joined
6 days ago

"I am a freelance mechanical designer hoping to reverse the effects of having a sedentary lifestyle. I love camping, hiking, and mountains. I would like to hike part or all of the Appalachian Trail."
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Jenn joined
6 days ago

"Hey there! I'm Jenn. I recently graduated and now i have time to enjoy the things I like to do (anything outdoors), and learn new things as well (kayaking...eek!)."

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Cincinnati Area Backpackers Meetup http://www.meetup.com/CincinnatiBackpackers/ http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/8/5/8/global_19294904.jpeg

Cincinnati, OH 45201

Founded Mar 7, 2008

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