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What we’re about

Are you looking for a challenge?
Do you want to improve your physical fitness?
Do you want to learn new skills that build your ability to tackle a variety of outdoor environments?
Do you want to make lasting friendships?
And do you want to explore the sites, culture, and cuisine of our amazing state?
Then this is the group for you!

We tend toward more challenging outings but welcome all levels and abilities. If you’re not sure if you are ready for a particular outing, contact the organizer(s) for suggestions and let’s see what you need to succeed.

ACTIVITIES WE DO:

  1. Day hikes
  2. Backpacking
  3. Car camping
  4. Mountaineering
  5. Skills workshops
  6. Travel to unique and remote destinations were few meet ups travel. We cover the entire state.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES we are planning:

  1. Scrambles
  2. Mountain bike/scramble combination
  3. Trail running

Outings are based on:

  • Hiking Idaho: A guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures by Luke Kratz.

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Most of outings have small group sizes to maximize friendships building and minimize our impact of the environment and not crowd the trails.
TRANSITION August 2023:
Formerly, Oregon Hikers and Backpackers, after moving, I have changed the group to an Idaho base. You may see some members from the Oregon days.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:
I am a local physician with a love for hiking, backpacking, and Mountaineering. Read my biography here:
Biography

Hey can I get a ride…?
I received rides most of my life. I have hitch hiked a few times as well including on a beer truck across Lithuania. Sometimes we need a ride or just want to socialize. Carpooling is encouraged. If you need a ride direct message the organizer (s). Attendees can also volunteer. While all trips are free unless otherwise stated, help with gas is always a nice gesture if you are carpooling. Suggested gas donation is $0.10 per mile per passenger.

What about the after hike grub?
To support local communities, get to know each other, and explore local culture where we hike, backpack, and scramble we typically eat at local restaurants. The organizer(s) try to keep restaurant costs under $30. Every once and a while we may splurge.

The weather is looking bad will the meet up be canceled?
As uphill athletes WE DO NOT LET WEATHER GET IN THE WAY. Instead, we adapt and learn to see the beauty of snow, rain, heat and storms. Idaho has a lot of “ bad” weather days. Should we give up and stay home most of the year? Of course if it’s dangerous to go out the meet up will be canceled. We take avalanche risk seriously. The organizer will tell the group about any specific gear requirements for the weather conditions ( including avalanche gear). Routes are planned to minimize avalanche risk where an issue.

HOW TO LEARN MORE
*Follow me on TikTok with hiking stories and educational resources @ Oregon hikers and backpackers.

*Join the WhatsApp group for additional trip information and non meet up opportunities. By invitation only

**What are the rules for uphill athletes?**Expectations/Policies:
* Be honest about your abilities.
* Be friendly and contribute to the group
* RSVP if you have a good chance of actually coming and don’t be late.
Read more:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fj7t4iJyDNZtkuCbFPpbjz55rZUf8Bxd_GKCrZTYjDA/edit?usp=sharing

## Release of Liability Agreement

#### You must read and agree to this Release of Liability to attend the Oregon Hikers and Backpacker - top 100 hikes Meetup events:

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