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Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We also do festivals and other fun events. and go on day and week long trips.
We plan most of our events for fun as well as adventure. We camp on many of our events and trust me you will make some cool friends.
We strive for adventure, fun & friendships. So come check us out you won't regret it!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing for Outdoor NewbiesGreat Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA
IMPORTANT: This event is weather relate, if rain is forecast for the event date it will be cancel.
Normally a $25 x person fee was always charge on this specific event - This time only is FREE
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If you have ever wondered what outdoor rock climbing is all about this is a great opportunity for you to give it a try...You will be hooked on a new activity and I will be your personal coach, we both will make this happen.
The DC Wild Outdoor Adventurers members will be there to help, we fit you in a harness, get you a pair of climbing shoes, and give you all the intel you need to know to get you started in this trilling sport.
The clinic itself will show novice climbers the basic skills necessary to safely rock climb and scale rock walls with confidence.
Specific items covered in the class: knot craft, harness wear and adjustment, belaying, climbing techniques, and climbing safety.
Participants will spend the remainder of the class practicing the skills and climbing.
Clinic hours: 9:00AM-2:00PM.
Meet at Great Falls
Be on time, you may wont find us as soon we move from the parking lot.
The clinic will start promptly at 9:00am and last until about 2:00pm.
Important: If weather is adverse to our purposes (rain) event will be reschedule.
What to bring: We are climbing through lunch time, so make sure you bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch to keep you going, bug spray maybe necessary
What to wear: Look at the weather conditions the day prior to the event and wear accordingly.
Equipment:: All equipment (Helmets, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, etc.) will be provided.
Where to meet: Rock climbers parking
GPS coordinates: 38.993328, -77.254035
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Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may and can happen
You are solely and completely responsible for choosing outings and activities that are within your physical and medical ability level, for taking proper clothing, provisions, and equipment along on outings to provide for your personal comfort and for making appropriate decisions to ensure your very own safety.By reserving and or participating in any of our activities you have agree to all the term stated on our Liability waiver:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hgXQ3bWkQqli5zQuYWmluK8I_pQ9IE2q/view?usp=sharing - Featured International Meetup Trips for 2025 & 2026Link visible for attendees
This group has some great local outdoorsy/adventure events.
As the main group leads for the group we do have some more involved adventures that take more planning than your average weekend hike or camping trip.
These are treks or adventure trips to epic places around the world.
Bucket List Experiences if you will.Here is what's ahead:
Aug 10-20, 2025 EPIC MACHU PICCHU! vis Short Inca Trail or Train!!
Aug 10-20, 2025 The Salkantay Trek EPIC MACHU PICCHU!
Oct 12-23, 2025 Jordan: Dana to Petra Trek with bonus of Wadi Rum
Jun 05-14, 2026 Costa Rica Eco Adventure
Jun 18-27, 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits
Jul 05-14, 2026 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
Mar 06-16, 2027 Galapagos Islands Expedition
Apr 25-May 11, 2027 Everest Base Camp Yoga TrekWe have other overseas events, which are not that adventurous, but more refined and cultural.
How to learn more about the itinerary and prices?
What to do next?
How to attend?
What to pack?
What's included and not included?
Or any question you might have!!!You can send a direct meetup message:
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The other easy way is to fill out our form. You can check-box several events that way.
https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8ALSO . . .
We have a monthly Q & A video conference call to answer it all!
Rsvp on this event and join us on the listed date at 6pm Pacific time.
Here is the link to join https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgbRSVP here and we will send you a reminder too!!
What's that? You want to see what the events look like?
pix Pix PIX . . . everybody lives pix!! Here are some galleries of past Treks
Everest Base Camp Trek Photo Album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jtHi3tTjVhYGjtc19
Machu Picchu Salkantay Trek Photo Album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1cveVTS54VkziKba6
Kilimanjaro Trek Photo Album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxemRMegDqTHHi4UA
Galapagos https://photos.app.goo.gl/chQ3swWt4jGiAabx5Take a look at the pix. Send us a note. Fill out the event form. RSVP here . . . whatever!! Get the ball rolling on your next adventure. Come and join us!!
The posted date and time of this event is a zoom call.
Here is the video call link to join https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb
