What we’re about
We are Boston's number one group for hiking, skiing, biking, snowboarding, and more. We have no cliquey events where only the regulars always get chosen, and every event starts with carpool so nobody is left behind. We are the most inclusive group in Boston for hiking, skiing, biking, snowboarding, and other outdoor adventures.
Our group is about the democratization of the outdoors, so you can be the adventure spark without having to go through layers of the usual Meetup hierarchy.
Do you want to get out and go skiing but don’t have a ride? We’ve got your back. Have you been dreaming about surfing but can’t make it out to California? We know a secret spot to paddle out, and its way closer than you think. Ridj-it has helped bring hundreds of people from the creature comforts of Boston out to adventures of a lifetime all around New England. Pick one of our trips or design your own; we’ll sort out the details. Your ride is outside. What are you waiting for?
Ridj-it has taken over 1,000 cars off the road, and through connecting those without cars with those who have one, we've helped adventurers host over 500+ events in just a year. Is there a mountain you've always wanted to hike?
Drivers and riders can post adventures from Boston. Our events include people from Meetup, Facebook, Couch Surfers, and others, so we're more than your typical Boston Meetup group.
Why do we carpool? We found most other outdoor Meetups were leaving younger residents, people of color, and immigrants behind. By linking our trips to carpool, we make sure everyone has to work together as a team in order to go on events. Many of our hosts don't have cars, and we're proud to have a space where outdoor enthusiasts can slowly democratize access to New England's beautiful mountains, rivers, and beaches.
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Feel free to read more about how Ridj-it helps Boston hike, ski, snowboard, and more:
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Free BIPOC-Led Birding Walk at Parker River National Wildlife RefugeNeeds location
Free event and guided birding tour by expert black birders for the BIPOC community.
Sign up here: https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110132
You will need a Ridj-it account in order to sign up.Carpooling option is available in the link above, snacks and water will be available but you can also bring your own.
This is a great opportunity to meet and be in community with like minded people from diverse backgrounds.
Please bring your own binoculars, we will also have a few pairs to loan!
Contact the organizer Jireh at jireh@outsidemind.org for any inquiries.We shall be in touch with you as we get closer to the date.
- Flume Gorge & Basin Cascade HikeNeeds location
Our Flume Gorge/Basin Cascade hike was a lot of fun last year, so I would like to schedule an encore for '24 (it even rhymes, how fitting!)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To join our group, sign up here: https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110650. You must have a Ridj-it account with a Ridj-it profile in order to join, which requires signing up at the above link.2. To get into Flume Gorge, it costs $18, and you must immediately book a spot for Sunday, May 19th, for the 1pm slot:
Again, please note that you must sign up on Ridj-it in order to join our group, and you must book a slot via the official State Park website in order to enter Flume Gorge.
TRIP DETAILS CONTINUED:
For this hike, we will meet at Wellington Parking Lot and drive up two hours to the Flume Gorge Visitor Center. We will then complete the two-mile loop to see the gorge in all its pristine glory.We will then make a short drive up to the Basin Cascade Trailhead (parking lot accessible via I-93N), and then start to walk. Depending on timing/preferences, we can either do a 2-hr hike to see some of the waterfalls, or a 3-hr hike to Lonesome Lake and back (with the same waterfalls along the way).
Then, we pat our backs and go get some dinner! Good old Ridj-It style.
Here are more details about the trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/the-flume-gorge-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/basin-cascade-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/cascade-brook-trail-to-lonesome-lake - Free BIPOC Guided Birdwatching Walk near Ipswich RiverNeeds location
Join us for a guided walk to explore Nichols field, which is a large open meadow with beautiful salt marsh and Ipswich River views! Likely to spot a variety of birds too!
Sign up for the event here: https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110121
You will need a Ridj-it account in order to sign up on the link above.Water, snacks and carpool options will be available.
For further inquiries please contact the organizer Jireh at jireh@outsidemind.org
We will be in touch with you as we get closer to the date.
- Hike/Bike/Jazz Weekend in Burlington, VermontNeeds location
Can the astounding awesomeness of the Burlington Jazz Festival/Camping Trip weekend of 2023 possibly be topped in 2024? Only one way to find out!
Trip sign-up instructions:
You must sign up on this link: https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110943. You will need a Ridj-it account to sign up.Trip description continued:
More precise details will come as more participants join and as the festival schedule is announced. But the rough itinerary will look something like this.
- Friday June 7th:
- Leave from Wellington station at 330pm.
- Drive to Burlington (3.5 hrs)
- Set up at North Beach Campground (I've booked a campsite; could get another one if need be).
- Head to nearby Waterfront Park for the evening shows of the Burlington Jazz Festival.
- Vermont Comedy Club for an encore
- Camp out that evening.
- Saturday June 8th:
- Have breakfast at campsite.
- Hike at a nearby mountain, TBD. Mt. Mansfield, Camel's Hump and Mt. Ellen are all options.
- Return to Burlington for lunch/early dinner.
- See more of the Jazz Festival in Waterfront Park + Vermont Comedy Club
- Sunday June 9th:
- Pack up the campsite in the morning.
- Go biking on the Island Line Rail Trail along Lake Champlain. Those who need to rent bikes can do so at Local Motion Bike Rentals in town.
- See some final bit of jazz at the Main Street Block Party.
- Return to Boston (3.5 hours).
When signing up, please indicate if you have any preferences for the hike we do on Saturday, or any other questions or suggestions. Thanks guys-- get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun!
Burlington Jazz Festival information
https://www.flynnvt.org/bdjf-2024Trail Suggestions for Saturday:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/long-trail-to-profanity-to-long-trail-to-haselton-trail-loop
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/maiden-eagles-missing-link-and-homestead-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/bingham-falls-trail
https://www.mvrailtrail.org/
http://4000footers.com/ellen.shtml
https://www.localmotion.org/island_line_trail_map