NHM Bear Costume. Our mascot needs us. Don't make us go with the flowery friar.

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  • Price: $10.00/per person

    Refund policy

  • It all started while camping at the Smokies. Our new friend Omar was hosting several European visitors and we devised a plan to don a bear suit to scare said Europeans.

    A legend was born.

    Nashville Hiking Meetup needs a mascot, and the mascot needs you to exist. Help us raise the funds to purchase this outstanding bear suit from Amazon.

    Your donation helps us secure this black bear costume so that no future Drink a Pint Night, picnic, or hike remains bearless.

    As an added bonus, if you donate you receive one entry in the "Name the Mascot Contest." Please suggest your mascot name in the RSVP comments or under "Talk about this meetup."

    If you'd like to donate more than $10, RSVP with several guests.

    The time is now. Only you can prevent florist friars.

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  • Sharon

    Hey Kelly,
    I got in on this several months ago and paid, but I just changed my RSVP to "NO" to all Meetups on the 30th. Can I get a refund?
    Sharon

    Yesterday

  • Kelly Stewart

    My vote for mascot name is "Beary Pendley"

    August 7, 2011

  • Sharon

    Did I say...Y'all are crazy? But I'm in this too. Gummy is a good name.

    January 10

  • Kelly Stewart

    The price of the bear suit has gone from $500 to $575. Sheesh!

    September 24

  • A former member
    A former member

    I vote on either Linus, or William for the bear's name. Ps I am new and haven't even been on a hike yet but I fully support the purchase of this bear and gladly donate to such a worthy cause

    September 23

  • Floyd

    Bearfoot Jerry.

    June 5, 2012

  • Kelly Stewart

    We've been waiting for an article that reviews how famous bears would be an advantage or liability on a hike. Here you go... http://www.adventure-journal.co...

    May 15, 2012

  • Fred Brooks

    Good one, Sylvia!

    March 26, 2012

  • Mary Ellen

    If you pay now you: a) will feel generous, b) won't feel guilty, c) will have the opportunity to amuse us with your naming idea.
    Just do it!

    March 14, 2012

  • Mary Ellen

    I guess 'Deep Throat' wouldn't be appropriate. :)

    February 27, 2012

  • t l

    wiggie bosco

    September 24, 2011

  • Karen

    I should attend given my photo...I have had very interesting bear experiences.

    August 8, 2011

  • Steve Nunley

    ORSO: Italian form of Roman Latin Ursus, meaning "bear."

    August 8, 2011

  • Michael (Mike) Hicks

    Got to be Eve-ill

    August 7, 2011

  • Lauren Beck

    That's great, Sylvia!!

    August 7, 2011

  • michael huffine

    My vote for mascot name is.."TWO PAWS SMOKE MAN" .....lost cousin to Standing Bear...

    August 7, 2011

  • Sylvia

    Apparently you missed the bear's first association with the NHM, back when he was a cub (Oct. 17 2008): http://www.nashvillehiking.com/...

    2 · August 7, 2011

Will you attend?

12 attending

  • Kelly Stewart
    Organizer
    Event Host

    Organizer for Nashville Hiking Meetup and I'm also writing a guidebook on hiking trails in Tennessee.... more

  • Mark Harris

    Always looking for great stuff to do outdoors and to meet new friends. Pretty new to the area and glad... more

  • George M

    Love to hike and live healthy. Looking to meet like minded people.

  • Floyd

    Wanting to get out and about more, and looking for other like-minded people. Pay no attention to the... more

  • t l

    hi id like to hike with your group tomorrow

  • Steve Nunley

    I enjoy hiking and would rather be with others than alone.

  • Lisa Presley

    Love to hike, love to backpack more!

  • Mike H.

    Kelly, Kay and Eve convinced me to join after we tackled Bartram Trail. I'm looking forward to future... more

  • Michael (Mike) Hicks

    Hiking & Photography...It's kind of a chicken or the egg thing with me.

  • Lauren Beck
    "Moose"

    I love to do pretty much anything outdoors; hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, and rock climbing!... more

  • michael huffine

    Nashville for 12 years, ...Grew up In Bozeman, Montana...arrived in Nashville after 5 years in Los... more

12 not attending

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  • Ken B.

    Looking for nice and interesting people to hang out with? I look for people with a positive outlook on... more

  • Kristi Seehafer

    I'm Kristi Seehafer. I love the outdoors and just being active. After a bout with cancer, I'm getting... more

  • Jane Lee Atkinson

    I'm a young at heart, fun loving gal. Looking to get more active and meet new friends!

  • Jalana

    I'm looking forward to many wonderful hikes with this group! I love being out in nature with people for... more

  • John CP

    I have been on hiking trips with my wife with this group several times. Enjoyed the group and the trips.

  • Christine M Booker

    Looking to broaden my horizons!

  • Karen

    I feel most alive when I am outdoors and active. I live for adventure...I was not using a telephoto... more

Your organizer's refund policy for NHM Bear Costume. Our mascot needs us. Don't make us go with the flowery friar.

Refunds offered if:

  • the Meetup is cancelled

Additional notes: If we don't raise the funds to secure the bear, we'll refund your money.

Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.

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