The Southwestern PA Backpackers Meetup Group

Welcome, Backpackers!

Location: Latrobe, PA 40.31-79.38 15650US

Meetups: 17 so far

Members: 119 Backpackers

Rating: The Southwestern PA Backpackers Meetup Group 5.005

Meetup topics: Backpackers, Camping, Hiking

Founded: February 20, 2009

Meet other people in your area interested in backpacking. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with. We hope to soon have a variety of trips planned for different levels of experience and interests. You should come along with us, if you enjoy being outdoors, want to have some adventure and enjoy meeting people and having new experiences. Backpacking in a group is an entirely different way of getting to know people!

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Our next MeetupNew Years Winter Excursion - mentored backpack

Dec 31 Thu 6:00 PM

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Who’s coming?: 2 Yes / 0 Maybe

(no spots left, but a Waiting List is available)

This is a 7 mile winter backpack along Minister Creek in the Allegheny National Forest up'ere in Warren,PA. There is a larger group going with the Northeast Ohio Backpacking Club and I asked for space to bring one or two from the Burgh. They probably know that I carry the big saw and log splitter so the trip organizer said OK. So I will take 2 people with me. Read more

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“ Because, beacause, because, because, because of the wonderful things we do..........Weeeee're off to see the wi-ilds, the wonderful wilds of PA. ”

—Laurie K

“ Great backpacking at great places. ”

—Alan

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Past Meetups

Nov 13 7:00 PM

Dolly Sods short notice

3 attended
Oct 9 8:30 PM

Peak'n @ Worlds End

2 attended – 5.002
Sep 24 7:00 AM

G20 Exodus - Roaring Plains and Haystack Knob

2 attended – 4.502
Sep 23 6:30 PM

Note: Backpacking 101
Jul 25 9:00 AM

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

4 attended
Jun 6 1:00 PM

School's Out Hike and Overnight for KIDS!

16 attended
Jun 5 6:45 PM

Raccoon State Park overnight backpack (beginers welcome)

4 attended – 5.002
May 8 10:00 AM

Oil Creek Gerad Hiking Trail

3 attended
May 6 12:00 AM

Note: Beginner Backpacking Instruction and Trip
May 1 7:00 PM

MST - Old School Alan Seeger Style

5 attended – 5.002

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What's new?

Nov 22
- New member
  
  Andy
- New member
  
  Sha

Nov 18
- New member
  
  Gregg Millar

Nov 17
- New member
  
  Wendy
  
  “To learn more about backpacking....”
- New member
  
  Hilary M. Flowers
  
  “I want to learn more about backpacking through doing from those who have done it.”
- New member
  
  Paige

Nov 13
- New member
  
  Franklin Chen
- New member
  
  Bruce Sundquist
  
  “I do a lot of backpacking and I have led many backpacking trips for Allegheny Group of the Sierra Club - and even several for the National Sierra Club.”