Backpacking New York

Hike Mount Tammany and view the Delaware Water Gap! 🗻🏞️

Hike Mount Tammany and view the Delaware Water Gap! 🗻🏞️ \*\*\* Updated November 3rd, 2026 \*\*\* \*\*\* Meeting time & pickup location changed! \*\*\* Sunday, November 8th 9:15am to 3pm If driving: meet us at Mt Tammany Red Dot Trailhead Parking by 10:45am Google maps link to Mt Tammany Red Dot Trailhead Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GAftXyoFE3WRtqaV7 If joining our 7 person mini van: meet outside Bello's Pub and Grill in Newark, NJ by 9:15am (it's a 5 minute walk from Newark Penn Station). We'll be there from 9:15am to 9:30am. Address: 376 Market St Google maps link to Bello's Pub: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/uVkEVrEtAPGxrLBJ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/uVkEVrEtAPGxrLBJ9) The host will bring the 7 person mini van from Enterprise at Newark Airport Fees: everyone will pre-pay $30 and the host will reimburse based on actual costs. Welcome to venmo or zelle the host to avoid Paypal fees through Meetup. (please message the host directly) See approximate costs below (depends on total number of people joining): \- 1 person: $112\.00 \- 2 people: $56\.00 \- 3 people: $37\.33 \- 4 people: $28\.00 \- 5 people: $22\.40 \- 6 people: $18\.67 \- 7 people: $16\.00 Will offer refunds until 8pm on Friday, November 6th. After that no refunds will be offered. Hike is 3.5 to 4 miles, will take 2 to 3 hours it’s moderate to hard difficulty and a loop We’ll do the Red Dot trail (via AllTrails) Link to trail: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-jersey/mount-tammany-red-dot-and-blue-dot-loop-trail?u=i&sh=zcn1n4 Bring water, snacks Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Appalachian Mountain Club NY-NoJ Holiday Party 2026!

***\*\*TO ATTEND, PLEASE PURCHASE A TICKET HERE:*** [https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001N67N/act00024866](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001N67N/act00024866) **AMC NY-NoJ** invites you to join us at *The Perfect Pint, 203 East 45th Street, New York (Near Grand Central Station),* for our **annual holiday party!** Reconnect with old friends, make new friends, reflect on our accomplishments and adventures from this past year, win some amazing prizes, and ring in the holiday season with cheer! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Door Prizes** Your admission includes a ticket to win one of several outdoor-themed prizes! Please watch this space for additional details on the prizes... **Schedule** 7:00 pm - *Doors open!* 8:30 pm - *Door prizes announced!* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Tickets** AMC members: 20.00 on Eventbrite, 30.00 pay at the door Non-members: 25.00 on Eventbrite, 35.00 pay at the door *\* Membership will be confirmed at the door.\** **What does my ticket fee cover?** *Your admission ticket covers (1) drink voucher, hors d'oeuvres, and (1) door prize ticket.* Additional door prize tickets for winning prizes can be purchased electronically or in-person. Additional food and beverage purchases are available at your cost. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Hosts:** John Power - Chair, Young Members *\*Cancellation Policy: AMC cancellation requests submitted online more than 7 days in advance are refunded in full. After that date, there are no refunds. We hope you can join us. But if you cannot, please consider your contribution a donation to AMC NY-NoJ Chapter. Thank you!\**

Grand canyon, Death Valley, Sequoia trip (5d)

\*\*\*PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION\*\*\* Dear North America mammals, we finally decided to make a trip that we planned for the last 10 years. At this time we will spend the Thanksgiving holidays in Copper, Silver and Golden states by visiting Grand canyon, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Sequoia park, Hollywood, and many other places. This is a **5-days, 5-nights trip, but you can join us at any time!** Start day: **November 25** Finish day: **November 29** **\*\*Preliminary plan\*\*** November 25 - (morning) Meeting by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) November 25 - Hiking Grand Canyon November 26 - Shooting at range at Las Vegas November 26 - Walking through Las Vegas strip November 27 - Hiking Death Valley November 28 - Hiking Sequoia park November 29 - Half day in Hollywood November 29 - (evening) Returning back home **Full plan** will be distributed via our **WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIJMBwqDN2P509lyrCV8HS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIJMBwqDN2P509lyrCV8HS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4)** **\*\*\*\* TIPS \*\*\*\*** Please be ready to wake up at 6-7 AM and hike/walk 12-15 miles every day. We are not a travel agency and you will have to pay for your own travel, however we can help you with advice on flights and accommodation. We highly recommend booking your tickets and hotels ahead of time. Budget is limited by the comfort level you need. If you would like to share the hotel booking please don't forget to collect/transfer the money in advance (we suggest you meet in person beforehand). Organizers are not liable for any damages so please take this into account before you transfer money to someone. We might use local tour guides in some areas. For drivers: approx. map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hwpoENKqYQyD3f86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hwpoENKqYQyD3f86) Our FB group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145](https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145) Our meetup group: [https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d](https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d) Telegram: [https://t.me/neverwinterfree](https://t.me/neverwinterfree) Please apply via: Wechat: cozmo31 IG: neverwinter_free_parties LINE: cozmo31 [www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809](http://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809) Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event. **Please note, that additional surcharge for National parks might be applied for Non-U.S. residents.**

Holiday Party Dinner with Gifts and Dancing!

Guatemala and Belize on X-mas (11d)

\*\*\*PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION\*\*\* Dear Neverwinterers, time for another international trip. At this time we will spending holidays in beautiful Guatemala and Belize. We will be visiting the hobbit's land and archeology sites, hiking through volcanos and jungles, walk through ancient ruins, and pyramid, snorkeling in ocean and lakes, wandering through the caves, shopping in the market and do many other things! This is a 11-days, 11-nights trip, but **you can join us at any time!** Start day: **December 24** Finish day: **January 3** **\*\*Preliminary plan\*\*** December 24 - Tour in Guatemala city + market December 25 - Tour in Antigua December 26 - Hiking Acatenango Volcano December 27 - Cerro Tzankujil + Chichicastenango December 28 - Grutas de Lanquin Cave + The Sparkling Semuc Champey December 29 - Tikal December 30 - San Ignacio ruins and Belmopan caves December 31 - Altun Ha jades January 1 - Rainforest and Belize city tour January 2 - Black hole snorkeling January 3 - Returning back home Full plan will be distributed via our WhatsApp group: **[https://chat.whatsapp.com/CBOM9LFxoWjFsS7s1H9BWp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CBOM9LFxoWjFsS7s1H9BWp)** \*\*\*\* TIPS \*\*\*\* Please be ready to wake up at 6-7 AM and hike/walk 12-15 miles every day. We are not a travel agency and you will have to pay for your own travel, however we can help you with advice on flights and accommodation. We highly recommend booking your tickets and hotels ahead of time. Budget is limited by the comfort level you need. If you would like to share the hotel booking please don't forget to collect/transfer the money in advance (we suggest you meet in person beforehand). Organizers are not liable for any damages so please take this into account before you transfer money to someone. We might use local tour guides in some areas. Our FB group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145](https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145) Our meetup group: [https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d](https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d) Telegram: [https://t.me/neverwinterfree](https://t.me/neverwinterfree) Please apply via: Wechat: cozmo31 IG: neverwinter_free_parties LINE: cozmo31 [www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809](http://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809) Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

Appalachian Mountain Club NY-NoJ Holiday Party 2026

***\*\*TO ATTEND, PURCHASE A TICKET HERE:*** [https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001N67N/act00024866](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001N67N/act00024866) **AMC NY-NoJ** invites you to join us at ***The Perfect Pint, 203 East 45th Street New York (Near Grand Central Station)*** for our annual holiday party! Reconnect with old friends, make new friends, reflect on our accomplishments and adventures from this past year, win some amazing prizes, and ring in the holiday season with cheer! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Door Prizes** Your admission includes a ticket to win one of several outdoor-themed prizes! Please watch this space for additional details on the prizes... **Schedule** 7:00 pm - ***Doors open!*** 8:30 pm - ***Door prizes announced!*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Tickets** AMC members: 20.00 on Eventbrite, 30.00 pay at door Non-members: 25.00 on Eventbrite, 35.00 pay at door *\* Membership will be confirmed at door.\** **What does my ticket fee cover?** ***Your admission ticket covers (1) drink voucher, hors d'oeuvres, and (1) door prize ticket.*** Additional door prize tickets for winning prizes can be purchased electronically or in-person. Additional food and beverages purchases are available at your costs. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Hosts:** Anastasia Tavarez -Hospitality Chair John Power - Chair, Young Members *\*Cancellation Policy: AMC cancellation requests submitted online more than 7 days in advance are refunded in full. After that date, there are no refunds. We hope you can join us. But if you cannot, please consider your contribution a donation to AMC NY-NoJ Chapter. Thank you!\**

NYC-ADV Holiday Party /// 1st Thursdays

Chile Patagonia W+ Trek, Riverside Glamping, Thxgiving week (limited spots)

MUSEUM MILE AND THE HEIDELBERG RESTAURANT, 1648 2 AVE., New York, NY.

Spend the afternoon at one of the many great museums followed by dinner at the Heidelberg.

5Point Adventure Film Festival benefiting NYCICO

Veterans Day Old Croton Aqueduct Trail Walk

Join us this Veterans Day for some fresh air, fall foliage, Hudson River views and good company on a walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct trail between Irvington and Yonkers. This will be an easy, mostly flat walk, but we will keep to a quick pace in order to complete the 8+ miles in good time. Time permitting we will visit Untermeyer Gardens along the way and then finish at Yonkers Brewing Company. We should be back to Grand Central Terminal by 4:30-5pm. Meet at the clock in Grand Central Terminal at 9am sharp with coffee in hand. We’ll take the 9:14am Hudson Line train to Irvington and begin our walk just after 10am. Driving? Consider parking in Yonkers and joining us on the train to Irvington at 9:47am. Please arrive prepared with water and snacks. Have your breakfast before we meet or bring it on the train - we won’t be stopping for coffee or breakfast in Irvington. You assume all risks participating in this event and do not hold BLAZE liable for any incident.

Adventure Book Club: The Only Way Is West

The Only Way Is West: A Thru-Hiking Adventure by Bradley Chermside What does it take to walk hundreds of miles across northern Spain? Blisters, questionable decisions, beautiful landscapes, unexpected friendships, a sense of humor, and a whole lot of determination. This time, we’re reading The Only Way Is West, a travel memoir about hiking the Camino de Santiago. Join us as we explore the challenges, surprises, and unforgettable moments that come with taking on an epic journey on foot. Let’s Talk Adventure! This isn’t just about the book. We want to hear about your adventures, too! Have you tackled a multi-day trek, hiked a legendary trail, or found yourself somewhere spectacular after a long day on your feet? Or maybe you’ve got a bucket-list hike you’ve been dreaming about for years. Bring your stories! We’ll share epic hiking experiences, ambitious trekking plans, and the adventures we’d love to take someday. No need to be an experienced thru-hiker. Just bring your curiosity, your love of adventure, and your enthusiasm for a good book. **Tentative schedule** 7:30 - 8pm Socialize, get comfy 8 - 9pm Book Chat 9pm + Food, drinks either at the venue or somewhere close by 📚💙 Epic Stories | Real Adventures