About us
"I chose the road less travelled… Now I don’t know where I am."
"Never follow someone else's path unless you're in the woods and you're lost, and you see a path. By all means, you should follow that." - Ellen Degeneres
"Bring a compass. It's awkward when you have to eat your friends." - Unknown
So maybe we caught your interest?
Quick note then I’ll tell you what we’re about. We’ve never gotten lost or had to look at members as a food source. This is Chattanooga Outdoor Adventures not the Donner Party (some of you will get that).
We enjoys the outdoors in all forms. Events like Hiking, Rafting, Kayaking, and everything else.
But wait there’s more! I sound like a Ginsu knife commercial. Let’s not let any of the Donners have one of those.
We also plan other great activities in and around Chattanooga. Not just hiking. Musical events, food and wine festivals. A concert in a cave, you get the idea
It’s an open group and would love to get everyone involved and plan a lot of different things. Inclusion and fun are key.
Not just hiking, Adventures of all kinds
Featured event
Fast & Furriest 5K and Dog walk
Don't forget to join our fundraising team.
Chattanooga Outdoor Adventures-Fast and Furriest Team
Okay, get a little choked up. The dude with the beer in the picture is Sam Giese. He was the doggie love of my life. We spent hours hiking, walking, and occasionally hanging out in bars. When I got him he was skin and bones. Somebody had put him out.
He turned out to be the most gentle, shy, and sweet boy ever.
He was however a terrible wingman. He and I were at one of our Huntsville haunts. The same place as in this picture, Straight to Ale. A dude with a dog? Of course the ladies are going to come up right? Well there was a table full, I mean packed with woman. One walked up and asked his name. "Sam" she then proceeds to get all of the other woman over and introduces them... to Sam. Number who spoke to me? Zero, zip Nada, No-one.
Sam had a love for Straight to Ale's pretzels and these ladies had ordered one. He walks over an pretty much charms them out of three fourths of the pretzel. When they leave "Bye Sam" "Your so cute" "Such a good boy," "Thanks for sharing our pretzel."
Number of them them that spoke to me? Yea still nothing
He watches them leave
I say when they're out of Earshot "Bye, my name is Michael by the way."
Sam turns, looks back at me a basically sniffs mockingly in my direction. Then goes back to wagging his tail at the woman leaving. They wave at him.
"Thanks for not introducing me to the Table of pretty women Sam"
Ignores me and walks over to a bowl of water the ladies had gotten and brought him and loudly slurps out a drink. Guess he was full from the pretzel and not interested in helping me.
If your keeping score here Sam one Appetizer and a drink from a table full of Woman. Michael.... Zip.
Bestest dog ever that someone just threw out and the worst wingman ever.
My point? Support the places that rescue these guys. There are some pretty awesome buddies in there. Actual results on picking up cute woman may vary.
How? The Fast and the Furriest 5K and Dog walk. You can meet the love of your life there because they will have adoptables and you can walk some of them.
Getting a date is another matter altogether. You're on your own.
Here is the Facebook Event description. You can run the 5K or sign up to walk a dog.
HES Fast and the Furriest Facebook event page
Here is the registration link
Fast and the Furriest registration link
You might meet the furry love of your life. A dog of course not someone with a hairy back. Well, I mean you might. You get a T-shirt too so you could make them wear that.
Might stop by Mike's Tavern for a beer after. I lost Sammy a couple of years ago so no help on attracting cute people to the table. Not that he would throw you a castoff or anything anyways.
Mike's Tavern
5211 TN-153 Suite 103,
Hixson, TN 37343
Upcoming events
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The Brunch Club A Short walk to River street Deli & a walk back
Battery Place, 709 Battery Place, Chattanooga, TN, USSo the picture is from When Harry Met Sally. Not sure the sandwich is that good, but it is pretty good. Is there a sandwich anywhere that good?
Don't Kvetch. The Walnut Street bridge is still closed so we will use the other one on this walk. We will walk our Tuches over to the River Street Deli. These sandwiches are no Shlock. I walked into the place and became verklempt. I had missed the Jewish Delis of New York. They are amazing for this Goyim.
Since we are getting close to the end of the Yiddish words I know and can use and still be nice and PG in the write up I will behave, Not going to be a putz. Growing up in an area where every kids family was from somewhere else mostly European there were lots of different accents, cultures and languages. We taught each other the uh, well, more colorful words of the different languages of our family's origin. I have the satisfaction of knowing there are two French guys I grew up with who can cuss you out quite competently in German. I did that. You're welcome America. I am only second generation, but you give back to your country.
Also learned the phrase "sei molto bella" to extend friendly relations to a visiting foreign exchange student from Italy. I am a diplomat.
Is this a great country or what?
I will use two more words that Bruce Weiss the River street Deli owner says you need to have a business. He has said you need chutzpah and saykhel. He must have it because the place is usually packed. He also has some amazing sandwiches. The place takes me back to the wonderful restaurant where I grew up. It's legit.
The plan is a short walk before to eat at the Deli and a short walk back. I am using Willi's usual meeting space. Walk across Veterans Bridge through Coolidge park
Eat at
River Street Deli
151 River Street
Chattanooga, TN 37405We had plenty of colorful sayings from the different cultures. Many with lots of wisdom behind them. One of the favorites from a friend was
"If my grandmother had balls, she would be my grandfather" In other words speculation on impossible situations is silly.There were more. Always was a little uncomfortable when his grandmother was actually around, but anyways...
"Man Plans, god laughs."
You can plan, but destiny always wins. No destiny is not a stripper. Actual Destiny. Maybe I should have used fate?"Better an honest slap in the face than an insincere kiss,"
Honesty is better than flattery. I may take issue with this one. Who is delivering the insincere kiss? You may actually be okay with it."He who can't endure bad, will not live to see the good."
In other words you have to take the bad with the good. I have known this a lot in my life."If you're rich, you're handsome and you're smart and you can sing well too."
Money changes peoples perception of you. Act poor. You find out what people are really made of. Trust me on this one.Mostly enjoy the day in front of you, and the Pastrami on Rye with a homemade soup. Enjoy those too. My own pearl of wisdom there. I'm a mensch!
15 attendees
Cooper Gap to Starr Mountain Fire Tower (trail 119)
TN Division of Forestry, 1336 County Road 875, Etowah, TN, USCooper Gap to Starr Mountain Fire Tower
6 miles out-and-back (3 miles each way)
1464 ft ascent (~500ft/mi) - moderate if in hiking shape, strenuous if not
TN Division of Forestry - 1336 Co Rd 875, Etowah, TN
Trailhead Coordinates: 35.324°,-84.473
Map/Profile/GPS tracks - https://sartopo.com/m/MJ9U1HHA hike with a big payoff - a spectacular view. One can see across the entire Tennessee Valley on a clear day.
This is a great training hike. "The only person you should try to be better than is who you were yesterday."
The 1464 ft ascent on this mostly-forgiving trail is a more mild than Chestnut Mountain (1836 ft), Oswald Dome (2257 ft), or Mnt. LeConte (3077 ft).
What to expect:
- Wide trails
- Spectacular view at the top
- A great workout!
What to bring:
- Hiking shoes
- Layered clothing
- Poles (optional)
- Plenty of water
- Lunch
- Snacks/a source of quick energy
Standard Notice, Disclaimer:
Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions as you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possible death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant -including you- at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of a claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.7 attendeesFast & Furriest 5K and Dog walk
Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road, Chattanooga, TN, USDon't forget to join our fundraising team.
Chattanooga Outdoor Adventures-Fast and Furriest TeamOkay, get a little choked up. The dude with the beer in the picture is Sam Giese. He was the doggie love of my life. We spent hours hiking, walking, and occasionally hanging out in bars. When I got him he was skin and bones. Somebody had put him out.
He turned out to be the most gentle, shy, and sweet boy ever.
He was however a terrible wingman. He and I were at one of our Huntsville haunts. The same place as in this picture, Straight to Ale. A dude with a dog? Of course the ladies are going to come up right? Well there was a table full, I mean packed with woman. One walked up and asked his name. "Sam" she then proceeds to get all of the other woman over and introduces them... to Sam. Number who spoke to me? Zero, zip Nada, No-one.
Sam had a love for Straight to Ale's pretzels and these ladies had ordered one. He walks over an pretty much charms them out of three fourths of the pretzel. When they leave "Bye Sam" "Your so cute" "Such a good boy," "Thanks for sharing our pretzel."
Number of them them that spoke to me? Yea still nothing
He watches them leave
I say when they're out of Earshot "Bye, my name is Michael by the way."
Sam turns, looks back at me a basically sniffs mockingly in my direction. Then goes back to wagging his tail at the woman leaving. They wave at him.
"Thanks for not introducing me to the Table of pretty women Sam"
Ignores me and walks over to a bowl of water the ladies had gotten and brought him and loudly slurps out a drink. Guess he was full from the pretzel and not interested in helping me.
If your keeping score here Sam one Appetizer and a drink from a table full of Woman. Michael.... Zip.
Bestest dog ever that someone just threw out and the worst wingman ever.
My point? Support the places that rescue these guys. There are some pretty awesome buddies in there. Actual results on picking up cute woman may vary.
How? The Fast and the Furriest 5K and Dog walk. You can meet the love of your life there because they will have adoptables and you can walk some of them.
Getting a date is another matter altogether. You're on your own.
Here is the Facebook Event description. You can run the 5K or sign up to walk a dog.
HES Fast and the Furriest Facebook event pageHere is the registration link
Fast and the Furriest registration linkYou might meet the furry love of your life. A dog of course not someone with a hairy back. Well, I mean you might. You get a T-shirt too so you could make them wear that.
Might stop by Mike's Tavern for a beer after. I lost Sammy a couple of years ago so no help on attracting cute people to the table. Not that he would throw you a castoff or anything anyways.
Mike's Tavern
5211 TN-153 Suite 103,
Hixson, TN 3734310 attendees
Past events
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