What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in backpacking in the Virginia area and surrounding states. All skill levels are welcome.
Membership dues go towards paying Meetup annual fees as well as a token REI gift card for each event a volunteer leader posts.
You should join this group if you enjoy the outdoors, like the idea of packing everything you need for a weekend on your back, and carrying it a few miles into the wilderness. Trips will be led in all regions of the state and as long as you're willing to travel to a destination we'll be glad to have you join.
If you're new to backpacking there are plenty of experienced backpackers to help shorten your learning curve to help avoid some of the more common mistakes we've all likely made at some point in our travels.
There will be a good range of hikes for different skill levels including some nice, easy, introductory trips as well as some more intense up and down hikes. The great part is each hike will have a good summary of what you can expect and you decide what works best for you.