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What we’re about
Join us for a full range of outdoor activities all year round! From day hikes to 20+ mile challenges, from train-accessible local hikes to camping around the northeast, from lazy summer lake swimming to winter snowshoeing, ice climbing, and skiing, we do it all!
Most local trips are accessible via public transportation and we organize carpools when they are not.
These are not guided trips - these are social events. Remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Stay within your skill, fitness, and experience level.
- Have a profile photo showing your face. This is required so your organizers can remember who's who. And answer all the profile questions so we know a little about you and what kind of events we should plan
- Most day hikes are suitable for any fit individual with some prior hiking experience.
- Everyone should be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so (with a map and an understanding of the route). We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up.
- If you're new to a particular activity or moving up a level, please contact the event organizer. It is often possible to accommodate less experienced members, but not always.
If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike with a professional guide service a few times.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Harriman Hike - Lake Skannatati and Black Rock mtn loop [7 mi | Car Pooling]Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
Special notes: If you are driving and willing to offer rides, please use the event comments. Be sure to mention where you are leaving from.
Hi Hikers,
Looks like it will be 85f, so we'll do a hike visiting Hogencamp Mountain and Black Rock Mountain. The loop is about 7 miles, which should take us about 4 hours, ending around 2pm.
Afterwards we'll have the option to drive a short distance to the Lake Tiorati beach and swim area ($10 per car). Bring your swimsuits and towels!
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This is not a guided hike, it is a social event for hikers. We try to stay together as a group, but the schedule does mean we need to keep a certain pace. Everyone attending must be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so with a map or offline-GPS app.Route Info:
- GPS Route: GaiaGPS Track- 1k elevation gain, approximately 6.4 miles. Route subject to change based on the organizer's whims.
- Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
- Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
- Commitment Level: Shorter routes and bailout points are available
- Cell Phone Coverage: Limited
- Water Sources: Limited (and requires treatment)
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Logistics:- Meeting location: Arden-Surebridge / Long Path Trailheads at 9am
- Public Transit: None
- Car-Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize carpooling, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls.
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Gear:- Standard day-hiking gear: Hiking footwear, non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, and an extra warm layer (always come prepared for a change in weather)
- I highly recommended treating clothing with Permethrin insecticide for protection against ticks
- 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day
- Lunch and Snacks
- GPS app with offline maps: There are no free apps with offline maps. Avenza Maps App is free and many area maps in Avenza's in-app map store are also free, but area maps are usually a <$10 one-time purchase; CalTopo ($20/yr), GaiaGPS ($20/yr), and AllTrails ($36/yr) are good general GPS apps that require a subscription for downloadable maps.
- Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI
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General FAQ:- No dogs allowed, sorry
- Everyone needs to sign up on meetup.com and accept the waiver; No guests and no one under 18 are allowed
- Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, extreme heat, or poor air quality
Not open - Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies [7-day trip | Cost-Share]Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Glaciers, Alpine lakes, Sweeping Vistas!
I'm backpacking in Canadian Rockies, near Banff national park (technically in the Peter Lougheed provincial park) from Saturday Aug 31st - Sunday Sept 8th.
See the route and trip information below. If you are interested, send me (Andre) a note including your last three backpacking trips.
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I am not a guide. This is not a guided hike. Extensive backpacking experience is not required, but prior backpacking experience is needed.
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Estimated Expenses:- Permits will be about $50/pp and shared car-camping sites another ~$50/pp
- Car rental, gas, bear spray, and park entrance fees (to be shared evenly) will likely run a few hundred per person
- You are responsible for all your own food, gear, airfare to Calgary, etc
Schedule:
- Saturday, Aug 31st: Fly to Calgary; Drive to campsite; Car Camp
- Sun: Day hiking; Car Camp
- Mon - Fri: Backpacking, Car Camp Friday night
- Saturday, Sep 7th: Drive to Calgary, fly back
Backpacking Route:
Our primary route will be the Turbine Canyon Loop [AllTrails Link] [Gaia Link] with the option to extend the trip via the Northover Ridge Traverse to Aster Lake [Full loop Gaia GPS Link] for an additional night.- The main loop includes unmaintained trails, and while reviews are generally good, it does mean unabridged water crossing, blow downs, difficult navigation, scree, etc
- The Northover traverse is optional and we will only attempt it in ideal weather. It involves scree, short scrambling, a knife-edge of ~50ft, and a herd path all the way
- The trailhead is at 5,600'; Campsites around 7k' to 7.5k', right at tree line; Two passes at 8k, one knife edge traverse at 10k'.
Backpacking Milage
- Mon: Backpacking, 9 mi +2.5k / -1k to Turbine Canyon campsite
- Tue: Backpacking, 7 mi +2.4k / -2.5k to Beatty Lake campsite
- Wed: Backpacking, 3 mi +0.5k / -0.5k to Three Isles campsite; R & R in the afternoon or a short hike
- Thu: Backpacking, Ridge Traverse of 7.8 mi +2.6k / -2.3k to Aster Lake
- Or return to the trailhead (~6 mi) instead of the traverse and car camp
- Fri: Backpacking, 6.3 mi +0.8k / -2.5k back out; Car camping
- Or day hike, if we skipped the traverse
General Notes:
- This is shoulder season, so expect 50s/60s in the day and 20s/30s at night; 25% of days have precipitation and there's a real chance of snow - Hard-shell jacket and pants are a must. (No UL rain gear.)
- Backcountry camp sites have bear lockers for food storage, so no bear canisters are needed
- I have four tent pads reserved, with 1 tent-per-pad allowed. No one has to share tents, but it is an option for those who would like to.