What we’re about
Welcome hikers, adventurers, and book lovers
We are a 'Outdoor adventuring / lifelong learning' mashup: We welcome you to Join other like-minded people as we embrace the rigors and exhilaration of hiking, rucking (hiking with weighted pack), adventuring, and discussing ideas & books. We embrace creative mental meanderings.
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We are a non-profit, 100 % volunteer organization. Our FREE programs include
- St Louis area hikes: We will have local hiking events each month, primarily in Forest park, but will sample other areas
- Lifelong learning: Book discussions and Conferences: All varieties of books and ideas. We will use a mix of zoom meetings and in-person sessions (and of course we will discuss books and ideas while we hike)
- Adventure discussions (online and in-person): We discuss adventures of all kinds and provide tips on how to get the most out your adventures
- You can find more about our "Parent" organization here
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We operate with donations. Those who support Medallion with a $50/year subscription are referred to as 'Fellows.'
- You can support Medallion as a Fellow here
- By becoming a Fellow you join a constructive and engaged community of like-minded people. Medallion Fellows rock.
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Medallion Fellows can join other Fellows on a variety of trips including:
- Colorado trip: Our signature event is an annual weekend trip to Colorado. For those interested, we will try to summit a 14er (a peak higher than 14,000 feet).
- Grand Canyon trip - Five day trip with three days hiking/camping: Day 1: Air/car travel to South Rim; Day 2: Leave at sunrise to hike South Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch and camp at Bright Angel Campground, Day 3: Hike to Havasupai garden campsite, Day 4 hike Bright Angel trail to Rim, Day 5 Head home.
- Camp Innsbrook: Participate in the Adventure challenge
- Many other adventures and trips
- You can learn more about Fellow trips here.
Who should become Members: People who love exploration and who wish to advance their adventure and growth mindset. We seek a happy combination of hiking/rucking, sharing ideas, and socializing.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 5/1/24: Book and a beverage: Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO
- Join us for an engaging discussion of ideas and experiences.
- No need to have any expertise or to have read the book
- We will meet at the Karaoke lounge 6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130 (but we are just using the space - there will not be food or beverages). It is a bit tricky to find, but the entrance is on North side of Delmar Blvd.
- Bring a beverage and/or snacks if you wish.
- After the book discussion, we plan go to a Delmar loop restaurant for a bite for those interested.
From Amazon
This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes they’d had in school.
Outrageously funny,Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar... has been a breakout bestseller ever since authors—and born vaudevillians—Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPR’sWeekend Edition. Lively, original, and powerfully informative,Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar... is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything). Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to read—and finally, it all makes sense! - 5/11/24: Hike in Forest Park STLPicnic Pavilion #7, St. Louis, MO
Ron King - organizer (difficulty 1 out of 5). Join us for a trek in Forest Park STL. Good fellowship, fresh air, and a fun outside activity.
Location: Pavilion #7 on Wells Drive
· Meeting time: 10:00 AM
· Meeting place: Next to Pavilion # 7 on Wells Drive.
· Hiking time: Game day call, but shoot for about one and a half hour.
· Hike length: Again, game day call, but we expect 4 to 5 miles depending on hikers’ preferences
· Surface: We expect to hike on blacktop or dirt paths (also game day call)
· Dress: Layers and good walking shoes
· Food and drink: Bring some water and snacks
· Parking: Should be plenty of free street parking
· Go/No go plans: We plan to hike rain or shine or cold or hot
·Topic of the day: Favorite movies
Jump rope stories - 6/9/24 Sunday Bike on Chesterfield Levee Trail: Bonus - Blue Angel viewingNeeds location
Chuck Grbcich - organizer. Bike Levee Trail and watch Blue angels
Join us. Good fellowship, fresh air, and a fun outside activity.- Location: Bike and Brews in Chesterfield valley
- Meeting time: 1:45 PM.
- Start time: Ride starts at 2 PM
- Route description: Ride the levee to viewing location of Blue Angels. (6.5 miles) at west end of the runway.
- Blue Angels perform from 3-4p.
4 PM: Ride back to the Hub. - Finish up 4:30/4:45…after ride libations and hang out
- Trail is 100% paved.
- Go/No go plans: We plan to hike rain or shine or cold or hot
