Obsessive Compulsive Backpackers

Obsessive Compulsive Backpackers exists to provide its members with opportunities for recreation, education, and preservation while pursuing the wilderness experience.

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Meetup
Backpacking 101
- Sat Mar 03
  12:00 PM
- RSVP 5 spots
  left
- 25 attending
- 6 comments
RSVP deadline:

Mar 2, 2012 8:00 PM
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

111 W. Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA (map)
Have you been wanting to learn more about backpacking? Would you like to know what you really need in your pack. Do you just want to learn more about Obsessive... Learn more

Hosted by: Fred (Sage ), Donnie (Co-Organizer), and James (Organizer)
Meetup
Spring A.T. Maintenance Trip
- Fri Apr 06
  6:00 PM
- → Waiting List
- 10 attending
- 2 waiting
- 2 comments
RSVP deadline:

Apr 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Shenandoah National Park

22591 Spotswood Trl, Elkton, VA (map)
This Trip Ranking: Open to All OCB Members (*) The Trip: The first maintenance trip of 2012 on our two sections of the Appalachian Trail. Since this is our "spring... Learn more

Hosted by: Donnie (Co-Organizer)
Meetup
Backpack Seneca Creek and Seneca Falls - (Intermediate)
- Fri Apr 20
  6:00 PM
- → Waiting List
- 10 attending
- 8 waiting
- 0 comments
Seneca Creek

38.71179 -79.54994, Seneca Rocks, WV (map)
Seneca Creek and Seneca Falls make this one of the most beautiful stream hikes in the mid-atlantic. With numerous awesome camp sites along its banks, this is a definite... Learn more

Hosted by: Jennifer
Meetup
Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
- Thu May 03
  9:00 AM
- → Waiting List
- 10 attending
- 2 waiting
- 8 comments
Grayson Highlands State Park

829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363-3581 (Mount Rogers State Park), Mouth of Wilson, VA (map)
(Jimmy 'Biscuit' Stever) Well, spring is fast approaching I am ready to take off for the Highlands again. The general plan is to spend 4 full days of backpacking,... Learn more

Hosted by: Phil (Chupacabra), and James Stever
Meetup
Maroon Bells 4-Pass Loop, Aspen Co. 29 Jul - 5 Aug 2012 (Difficult-Altitude)
- Sun Jul 29
  7:00 PM
- RSVP 1 spot
  left
- 5 attending
- 12 comments
Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness

Maroon Lake Trail Head, Aspen, CO (map)
That's me above on Trail Rider Pass Looking down at Snowmass lake. The Plan Sunday 29 Jul – Arrive Denver Airport, rent car, drive to campsite near Aspen, Co. CAMP... Learn more

Hosted by: Phil (Chupacabra)

Recent Meetups

January 13 at 6:00 PM, 7 OCBers attended
Tar Jacket Ridge (Intermediate)
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 94 photos

“
One word sums this up: Cold as S***. ...

—Phil

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Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!! But fun.

—Marie
December 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 5 OCBers attended
Crabtree Falls-The Priest Combo Trip (Easy to Intermediate)(Weather)
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 119 photos

“
Great trip Phil! Me and Bonnie loved meeting you , Meg, and Jim! We had a agreat time! The blueberry muffins were absolutely yummy! ...

—Mike Scalf

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Really enjoyed this trip. Pretty hike up past crabtree falls - really worth seeing. ...

—Meg
November 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 5 OCBers attended
Ramseys Draft (Bronze)
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 124 photos

“
360 degree views, night time river crossings, plenty of water at Hiner springs, and a very knowledgeable group of outdoor enthusiast to h ...

—Jeff Barber

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Great hiking and camping trip. Really had nice weather. Phil planned the trip so everything went smoothly. Well thought out trip. ...

—Meg
October 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 6 OCBers attended
2 in 1 Bronze and Silver Fall Foliage trip
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 37 photos

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We really made the best out of the weather conditions- thanks to Kevin's family!! ...

—Jay

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Great trip despite what the weather had in store for us. ...

—James
October 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 10 OCBers attended
Mystery Trip (Bronze)
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 113 photos

Since everyone loved our AT mystery trip so much...let's do another! This one is taking place about 6 hours from virginia. We'll leave the VAB carpool at 6, newport news... Learn more

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New Member

michal joined
Yesterday at 10:10 PM

"Ben and Michal Mahgerefteh, Norfolk, va. Would like to learn more about backpacking."
New Member

Clint Mullins joined
Wednesday at 8:27 AM

"Always thinking about my next backpacking adventure. I love the fact that dogs are allowed on a large portion of the AT."
New Discussion

Rodney Buse started Camino de Santiago (June 2017) is the goal!
Tuesday at 6:28 PM

"So, my wife and I have set a five year goal for hiking. We've made a date for June 2017 to hike the Camino de Santiago from Saint Jean Pied de Port (in France), 480 miles to Santiago de Compostela in Spain...."

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New Member

Cali_beachbumm joined
Monday at 12:22 PM

"Name is Craig and I love the outdoors. Cant wait to go on my first trip with you guys."
New RSVP

Chuck McCoy RSVPed Yes for Backpacking 101
February 18 at 4:52 PM

Mar 3

Backpacking 101
Saturday 12:00 PM at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

25 attending
New Member

Chuck McCoy joined
February 18 at 4:52 PM

"I am new to backpacking and want to learn all I can. I have never backpacked, but as a kid all my family vacations meant going camping - so I have some familiarity with outdoor living and activities. I am retired and live in Virginia Beach"
New RSVP

Tim Christian RSVPed Waiting List for Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
February 17 at 7:50 AM

May 3

Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
Thursday 9:00 AM at Grayson Highlands State Park

10 attending · 2 waiting
New comment

Rodney Buse commented on Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
February 16 at 12:46 PM

"I will, Thanks! :)"

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New comment

James Stever commented on Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
February 16 at 8:12 AM

"Hey Rodney Hang in there. I have never heard of or seen someone on the waiting list not be able to go."

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New RSVP

Rodney Buse RSVPed Waiting List for Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
February 16 at 7:10 AM

May 3

Grayson Highlands (State Park) to Damascus (Hosted by 'Biscuit')
Thursday 9:00 AM at Grayson Highlands State Park

10 attending · 2 waiting