About us
Welcome to The Adventure Collective:
This is a low-pressure, welcoming space for people who value outdoor exploration, movement, curiosity, and genuine community. We gather to hit the trails, climb, enjoy relaxed discussions in nature, and meet new people—without the pressure to perform, compete, or judge. Whether you thrive on challenging routes, prefer a steady, conversational pace, or simply enjoy being outdoors in good company, you are welcome here. This group is explicitly inclusive and neurodivergent-friendly. We move at a supportive pace, prioritizing active listening, mutual respect, and authentic connection. We also love coffee! See our other group, Coffee Collective: https://www.meetup.com/coffee-collective/
What We Do:
- 🥾 Trail Hikes & Walks: Exploring harder trails and scenic viewpoints at an accessible, conversational pace.
- 🧗 Climbing & Bouldering: Hitting the climbing gym or outdoor crags together. Many of us like to climb things—and some of us are even good at it!
- ☕ Post-Adventure Socials: Gathering for coffee, drinks, or casual hangouts after our outdoor outings.
- 🌿 Nature Exploration: Discovering canyons, regional parks, and local outdoor spots together.
- 🗣️ Unstructured Time: Talking about what matters on the trail—though quiet company and mindful silence are perfectly fine, too.
Our Values:
- Kindness & Mutual Respect: Creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and comfortable.
- Curiosity: Remaining open to new trails, perspectives, and outdoor experiences.
- Inclusivity: Welcoming people of all backgrounds, fitness levels, genders, and identities.
Our Agreements:
- We have a clear photo and real first name. This helps everyone feel safe and ensures smooth logistics.
- We keep our RSVPs up to date. If our plans change, one of our friends on the waitlist can attend.
- We only attend events if we're marked as "going". We do not attempt to attend Adventure Collective events if we're on the waitlist or are not signed up.
- We understand that regulars have priority. Regulars in good standing are promoted from the waitlist when possible.
- Harassment will NOT be tolerated. Harassment of any type, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated, including unwanted verbal or non-verbal communication that makes a member feel uncomfortable, intimidated, or bullied.
- We support the group and our events. We never interfere with event logistics or damage the standing of the Adventure Collective meetup group.
- If necessary, we protect our community. Members may be excluded from the group for violating these agreements.
Featured event

Afternoon Ascents: Camelback Mountain 🥾☕
Hey friends, come hike with us on Sunday at Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail. This is a HARD 2.8-mile out-and-back trail with sweeping vistas of Phoenix at the summit. ******Sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and atleast 2L of water recommended. Water refilling stations and restrooms availble at the trailhead We can head over to Crave Cafe nearby and grab some coffee after the hike.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/camelback-mountain-via-echo-canyon-trail
We will gather at the Echo Canyon Trailhead no later than 1:00pm:
When: Sunday 29th November 1:00 pm to 4:00pm.
Where: Echo Canyon Trailhead
We want everyone to feel safe at our events. Please make sure your profile has a real first name and a clear, recognizable photo of your face. We're all looking forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events
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Coffee Collective: Coffee and Climbing ☕️ 🧗♀️
Bouldering Project - Tempe, 2626 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA, Tempe, AZ, USHey friends, welcome to The Adventure Collective! Come hang out (or hang on, if you'd prefer) with us on Sunday at Bouldering Project, Tempe. We're partnering with the Coffee Collective to bring you this second event.
If you wanna climb, day passes are $26 a pop - though you're in luck if this is your first time visiting BP- They offer free passes! Check out this link for more info.
We will gather at the coffee shop at 10 am, then start climbing shortly after. If you arrive late leave a message below and we'll find you. We may head off around noon for Brunch.
When: Sunday 15th November, 10:00 AM-Noon
Where: Bouldering Project
2626 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 8528Whether you want to hangout, climb, or just be, we’d love to see you there. Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like, and let’s enjoy an easygoing morning together.
We want everyone to feel safe at our events. Please make sure your profile has a real first name and a clear, recognizable photo of your face. We're all looking forward to meeting you!
2 attendees
Afternoon Ascents: Camelback Mountain 🥾☕
5825 N Echo Canyon Cir, 5825 N Echo Canyon Cir, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA, Phoenix, AZ, USHey friends, come hike with us on Sunday at Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail. This is a HARD 2.8-mile out-and-back trail with sweeping vistas of Phoenix at the summit. ******Sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and atleast 2L of water recommended. Water refilling stations and restrooms availble at the trailhead We can head over to Crave Cafe nearby and grab some coffee after the hike.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/camelback-mountain-via-echo-canyon-trail
We will gather at the Echo Canyon Trailhead no later than 1:00pm:
When: Sunday 29th November 1:00 pm to 4:00pm.
Where: Echo Canyon TrailheadWe want everyone to feel safe at our events. Please make sure your profile has a real first name and a clear, recognizable photo of your face. We're all looking forward to meeting you!
4 attendees

