Wilderness Hiking

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : [https://www.billetweb.fr/soir-e-catchapa-enjoy-paris4](https://www.billetweb.fr/soir-e-catchapa-enjoy-paris4) ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris) **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp ou télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : Groupe WhatsApp: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7) App ENJOY! Paris (Android): 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

📆 **Every Wednesday**, join an exclusive table of ambitious founders in a handpicked venue. 💡 *You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.* **Choose your circle wisely — it will shape your future.** 🔗 Application required: [thefiveclub.co](https://thefiveclub.co) *** 🥂 **Every Wednesday**, join a table of **6 inspiring founders**, carefully selected for you. 😌 A relaxed atmosphere, no pressure. 🤝 The goal: build genuine affinities, friendships, and long-lasting connections. *** 🔍 **How it works:** 🔴 Sign Up & Apply on : [thefiveclub.co](thefiveclub.co) 1️⃣ Pick a Wednesday and confirm your **membership** to join the club 2️⃣ Invite members you've previously met at afterworks or dinners 3️⃣ 24h before, you’ll receive the 📍 **restaurant address** and 🧑‍💼 **participant list** (bios + LinkedIn) 4️⃣ On the day: come as you are — we handle the 🍽️ booking, 🛠️ logistics, and ✨ ambiance 5️⃣ After the dinner: Add to your circle the founders you connected with most, 6️⃣ Reinvite them to future dinners or reconnect via curated events in the app 📲 ***

Nage à l'impérial autour des bouées. On va espérer un rayon de soleil ;)

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : [https://www.billetweb.fr/afterwork-75-paris-17](https://www.billetweb.fr/afterwork-75-paris-17) ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris) **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp ou télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : Groupe WhatsApp: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7) App ENJOY! Paris (Android): 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

🌳 🌳 🌳 Du dolmen au lac bleu... en passant par la forêt. La forêt domaniale de Carnelle, forêt d'origine royale, culmine à 210 mètres d'altitude. Une riche balade qui nous emportera de la préhistoire à la vie forestière. (Deux lacs, d'anciennes gravières, ont une couleur bleutée assez singulière (d'où le "Lac Bleu"), un endroit de déconnexion idéal.) Distance : 17 km Déniv. + : 300 m Vitesse : 5 km/h 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous 10h15 à la Gare du Nord** en tête de quai du train en direction de Persan Beaumont (transilien H). Le train partira à 10h34. Arrivée à la gare de Presles Courcelles à 11h11. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28 Retour : Par le train de 15h09 de la gare de Seugy (transilien H), **arrivée à la Gare du Nord à 15h54. (ou train d'après à 16h09)** 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner * un sac pour emporter ses déchets * un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> En t'inscrivant tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris <<

🥾 🌿 Join us for an original hike that mixes history and sweet treats in the beautiful valley of Chevreuse. We will cross the Yvette, a river that meanders through the old washhouses. Then we will go into the woods in the footsteps of Jean Racine, famous French playwright. The walk will next take us to the foot of the majestic medieval castle of la Madeleine. We will enter the town of Chevreuse where we will make our first gourmet stopover with a visit to the workshop of the only syrup maker in Ile-de-France. The visit will end with a tasting. 📌 INFO: · Level: Advanced (orange) · Distance: 17 km · Duration: Around 7 hours (including the visit and tasting) · Starting point: In front of the station Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B · Finishing point: Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B · Meeting time: 9:30 a.m. · Departure at: 9.45 a.m. Fee: 17 EUR (10 EUR for the hike to be paid cash or with the app. Lydia at 0685237028, and 7 EUR for the visit of the syrup maker’s workshop and tasting, to be paid directly at the shop) Hiking leader: Valérie, mobile: 06 85 23 70 28,[ ](http://intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com)email: [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: · Water (at least 1.5 litre), · Pack lunch, · Umbrella or poncho, · Suitable clothing, · Hiking shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) *** 🥾 🌿 Rejoignez-nous pour une randonnée originale qui mélange histoire et douceurs sucrées dans la belle vallée de Chevreuse. Nous croiserons l’Yvette, rivière qui serpente au milieu des vieux lavoirs. Puis nous partirons dans les bois sur les traces de Jean Racine, célèbre dramaturge français. La balade nous emmènera ensuite au pied du majestueux château médiéval de la Madeleine. Nous entrerons dans la ville de Chevreuse où nous ferons notre première halte gourmande avec la visite de l’atelier de l’unique artisan siropier d’Ile-de-France. La visite se terminera par une dégustation. 📌 INFO: · Niveau : Avancé (orange) · Distance : 17 km · Durée : Environ 7 heures (avec la visite et dégustation) · Point de départ : Devant la gare de Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B. · Point d’arrivée : Gare de Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B · Heure du rendez-vous : 9h30 · Départ : 9h45 Prix : 17 EUR (10 EUR pour la randonnée à payer en espèces ou avec l’app. Lydia au 0685237028, et 7 EUR pour la visite de l’atelier du siropier et la dégustation, à payer directement au magasin) Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28, email : [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER : • de l’eau (au moins 1.5 litre), • un pique-nique, • un parapluie ou poncho, • des vêtements adaptés, • des chaussures de randonnée. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

Hello everyone! GR1: Stage 7 — **Pontoise to L’Isle-Adam (24 km)** This stage of the GR1 offers us a transition from the **urban-historic** edges of **Pontoise** to the "River Park" atmosphere of **L’Isle-Adam**. We begin the route by leaving Pontoise, passing through its historical heights before heading north. We will traverse a blend of **forest paths**, **agricultural plateaus**, and **riverside trails**, enjoying views over the **Oise valley** while crossing through the edges of the **Vexin Français Natural Park**. As we approach the end of the stage, the path leads us down toward the river, transitioning from the artistic heritage of the Pontoise/Auvers-sur-Oise area to the quiet, shaded woods near the water. The **GR1 Project** is an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Île-de-France region, all within easy reach of Paris. Spanning a total of 550 km, this circular trail takes you around the city in a clockwise direction, offering a unique way to discover the peaceful landscapes, charming forests, and picturesque villages surrounding Paris. !!! If it rains, we will have some muddy parts in the forest (white shoes are still accepted). **Our trail is here:** https://mapy.com/s/hudegozabe 📍**Meeting Point** **Saturday, Feb 21, at 10:20 AM** **Pontoise Train Station** – in front of the train station. To get there, you can take train **line J from Gare Saint-Lazare at 09:37 AM**, in the direction of Boissy-l'Aillerie, **arriving at Pontoise at 10:18 AM**. (try to catch this train, otherwise you will arrive too late) 🎯**Ending Point** We will finish at **L’Isle-Adam Train Station**. Due to scheduled maintenance (Reduced Service), our return journey to Paris involves a short connection. We will aim for the following departure: * **Departure:** 16:22 (4:22 PM) from L’Isle-Adam – Parmain * **Transfer:** Change at **Persan-Beaumont** (arriving 16:30, departing 16:40) * **Arrival:** Gare du Nord at 17:24 (5:24 PM) *Note: There is usually another option an hour later (17:22) if our pace is more relaxed. We will check the live status together before we reach the station!* 📏**Hike Details** * Distance: **\~24 km** * Elevation gain: **+300 m** * Duration: **\~6h-7h** (including breaks and lunch) * Difficulty: **Moderate(ish)** – you need to comfortably walk 10-15 km in your day to day schedule. * Lunch: We’ll **stop for lunch/snacks in the forest** or where we find a good place, so please bring your own food and water. * Language: **English** – ideal for expats and anglophones living in or visiting Paris. You are responsible for your own actions — please ensure you feel comfortable with the distance, and you act responsibly. 🎒**What to Bring** * Small backpack * 1L of water * Lunch/snacks * **Comfortable walking shoes** * **Rain jacket or umbrella** ⭐**Participation** €10 per person, cash or via Revolut/Lydia at the end of the hike. (If you don't have a Navigo Pass, a round-trip train/metro ticket is €5.) See you there! Mihai

Cours d'initiation à la marche Nordique dans le bois de Vincennes, par guide diplômé. Prêt possible de batons. 12 euros la session.

We'll be starting from Herald Square, zig-zagging down Manhattan through Madison Square Park, Union Square, St. Marks Place, Astor Place, Washington Square Park, Bleecker Street, Little Italy, and Chinatown, then across the Brooklyn Bridge, then down the Brooklyn Promenade. After directing everybody where to go to get the R/2/3/4/5 trains home, those interested will stop for dinner at a diner that does separate checks and takes credit cards. We should be reaching the restaurant around 5:15 pm. The hike will be during Daylight Savings, so the sun will set about an hour after we get to the restaurant. We should be reaching the restaurant at about 5:15pm, 31 minutes before sunset. There are no vaccine or mask mandates, neither to attend the hike nor to attend dinner at the end. Many years ago, this meetup would do Brooklyn Bridge hikes. This hike will begin at a different place than those hikes and be about a mile longer. We'll be starting in Herald Square, just north of the Broadway entrance to Macy's, near the entrance and roughly halfway between 34th & 35th Streets. There are restrooms available at Macy's in the basement -- the women's room is in the northeast corner, and the men's room is in the middle of the southern edge of the basement. Make sure you use the bathroom, because after that, the next bathroom won't be until Washington Square Park. Attendance on this hike is free, and all participants attend at their own risk. By attending, you consent to the terms of the release waiver. In it, you basically give up any right whatsoever to sue, to the fullest extent possible by law. You can read the waiver here: **[http://bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc](http://bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc)**

New to the Appalachian Mountain Club? Looking to connect with other folks who love getting outdoors? Come meet new AMC friends on a walk around Randalls Island! Explore the beauty of the city by walking a circuit around Randalls and Wards Islands. Enjoy the river views, bridge views, and extraordinary Manhattan and Queens skylines. My favorite experience is walking across the Salt Marshes and under the Hell Gate Bridge . We'll walk at a leisurely pace on paved terrain for about 5 miles with little elevation gain, stopping at points of interest. Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes in case a cold wind blows across the water. If you are new to the AMC, this is a great starter event! New and existing members, as well as prospective members are welcome!! Meet at 11:00am at the Randalls Island side of the 103rd Street pedestrian bridge. If you're coming from Manhattan, you're welcome to join the leaders at 10:30am on the Manhattan side of the 103rd Street bridge (and and Bobby Wagner Walk). Randalls Island can also be reached by pedestrian walkways along the RFK Bridge crossings, as well as the M60 SBS and M35 buses from Harlem. Register for this event at [activities.outdoors.org](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000011IS92AM/act00019054). You may RSVP on Meetup but will need to register on [activities.outdoors.org](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000011IS92AM/act00019054) when you arrive. AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.  *[Become an AMC Member](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?chapter=NY&campaign=7012J000001R5F0QAK&_gl=1*1wrdhy4*_gcl_au*MzUyNjI2Mzk0LjE3NjMzOTQxMjkuMTgyMDgzNzA3OS4xNzY2MjAyNjczLjE3NjYyMDI2NzM.*_ga*MTE0MDUxMjkyMy4xNzQ3MDcyNjcw*_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3NjY1MTExODkkbzEyNSRnMSR0MTc2NjUxNzQzNyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.)* *and enjoy benefits such as discounts to events & lodging. You will also support hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, conservation advocacy and your local volunteer leader*

Meet 10:00 at Turtle Back Rock Lot for a **5-6 Mile moderate paved hike** with rolling hills. Bring water, snack, spikes. **Leader**: Donna Burkat- 973-454-5635 call or text if you need to cancel. \*\*\* In registering for this or any other South Mountain Conservancy (SMC) programs in 2025 online, I hereby release and agree to hold the SMC, its volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees, harmless from and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, in this SMC activity, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any other SMC activity. I understand that this release discharges the SMC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives, may have against the SMC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any SMC program. This liability waiver and release extends to the SMC along with Essex County and its staff and any other affiliated organization or SMC partner. I also understand that by signing below I approve the possible use of photos of me at this SMC event on social media or in promotional materials. **BY REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE I attest I am in good health and attest that I: Am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.** **Am following all CDC recommended guidelines, above, and limiting my exposure to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19.** \# Arrival\, Weather\, & Cancellations Please come to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly. Times are our best estimates; they can vary depending on conditions, and the size and pace of a group. If you have any questions, call the leader. **Temperatures above 90 degrees and steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does not. You will *not* be notified.** **Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof with good soles and traction devices and bring poles (optional).** Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specified. These hikes are publicized first to SMC members and then advertised to the public one week before a hike. There is a limit of 25 participants, so pre-registration is required at least two days before a hike to sign the liability waiver online and allow lists to be sent to hike leaders. If you have registered and then find you cannot attend, please cancel your order online. **Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will result in removal from list.** **To become a current member visit [[https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)]([https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)).**

The Lower East Side, along with Tribeca, has the most galleries of any Neighborhood in manhattan. Last time we visited, it was a wild frontier for young, experimental and often edgy artists. Let's see whether the art scene has mellowed or if it's still a cauldron for the untamed and unexpected. We'll visit my favorite exhibitions, sample the rich history of the immigrants that flooded this neighborhood in the early twentieth century, and see the many creative changes that are now transforming the LES. POSSIBLE LATE LUNCH: After the 2 hour tour, we will walk to nearby Chinatown for Cantonese food if enough people are interested. COST: $1 (CASH ONLY) plus whatever you pay for lunch

WE ARE AGAIN RESCHEDULING THIS EVENT TO FEBRUARY 28. We start right near Penn Station. DO NOT CLICK ON THE RSVP BUTTON UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT (And any comments posted) VERY CAREFULLY ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE. I like to think all the events we do are fun and interesting. This is a Members Appreciation Event. I want to initially reward those members who have supported this group -especially those in the past 12 months. NO GUESTS unless you have attended events before with this group. We are looking to add a number of First Timers to this event. However, you actually need to read the description of the event carefully or you are wasting your time and mine. We are not asking for that much. This group has lots of rules in order to prevent the spread of anarchy within Meetup! We will make this fun and interesting. IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT WITH THIS GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION. WE ARE REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO [[bsb2@att.net](mailto:bsb2@att.net)] AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, WHETHER YOU ARE ON THE GOING LIST OR ON A WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED OR ARE NOT READ FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. If you think this request is just too much for you to bear, please let me know. Again, NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEORE WITH THIS GROUP. One way to deal with this if you are new to the group is to have your potential guest join the group just as you did. And tell them to take their RSVP seriously. I won't accept any money on this event even if you try to force your cash on me! The wait list for this group does NOT operate in a conventional way. Those on the wait list will NOT be moved to the going list automatically. I do NOT believe that the Meetup waitlist works well for a number of reasons. IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group. MEETING DETAILS WILL BE SENT BY MEETUP MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO RSVP NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE THE HIKE. Join us on a fun fast paced approximately 5 mile hike starting near Penn Station and heading south. Much of the event will be along the Hudson River but there will be a few brief indoor stops along the way. This will be a hike and I will provide much less commentary than usual. But I will still be funny! We will meet BEFORE 10:20 A.M. Be ready to go. WE LEAVE ON TIME. BRING SNACKS AND WATER. THERE WILL BE NO FOOD STOPS. IF THIS PRESENTS A HARDSHIP TO YOU TRY TO DEAL WITH IT. DON'T BE A BABY! IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE (it's in the upper right of the Home Page), THEN SETTINGS ,THEN E-MAIL UPDATES AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS THRU MEETUP. THAT'S THE WAY YOU WILL LEARN WHERE THE MEETING PLACE IS. ALSO PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE RIGHT UP TO THE DAY OF THE EVENT TO SEE IF I HAVE POSTED ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THE EVENT-I LIKE TO THINK THOSE COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT! ALSO PERIODICALLY CHECK YOUR MESSAGES LINK ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE. YOU CAN CHOOSE WHICH MEETUP GROUPS YOU WANT TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM. I am going to ask that people not post any comments or questions prior to the event. You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and probably neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. You may even think you somehow have some deep insights into something or other. Please keep that deepness to yourself. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. PLEASE RESPECT MY WISHES ON THIS. If the weather forecast is really bad, I will post a notice on the day of the hike by 7:00 A.M. If there is no notice, we go. We will probably finish around 1:30 p.m. or so near two major transportation hubs in lower Manhattan but you can always leave earlier.

Saturday February 21st 8:00 - 11:00. Oakdale and Beyond. 5-6 miles on trails depending on ground condition. Moderate pace and difficulty. **Meet**: Oakdale parking lot. **Leader**: Sharon Salmon 973-715-5554 \*\*\* In registering for this or any other South Mountain Conservancy (SMC) programs in 2025 online, I hereby release and agree to hold the SMC, its volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees, harmless from and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, in this SMC activity, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any other SMC activity. I understand that this release discharges the SMC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives, may have against the SMC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any SMC program. This liability waiver and release extends to the SMC along with Essex County and its staff and any other affiliated organization or SMC partner. I also understand that by signing below I approve the possible use of photos of me at this SMC event on social media or in promotional materials. **BY REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE I attest I am in good health and attest that I: Am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.** **Am following all CDC recommended guidelines, above, and limiting my exposure to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19.** \# Arrival\, Weather\, & Cancellations Please come to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly. Times are our best estimates; they can vary depending on conditions, and the size and pace of a group. If you have any questions, call the leader. **Temperatures above 90 degrees and steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does not. You will *not* be notified.** **Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof with good soles and traction devices and bring poles (optional).** Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specified. These hikes are publicized first to SMC members and then advertised to the public one week before a hike. There is a limit of 25 participants, so pre-registration is required at least two days before a hike to sign the liability waiver online and allow lists to be sent to hike leaders. If you have registered and then find you cannot attend, please cancel your order online. **Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will result in removal from list.** **To become a current member visit [[https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)]([https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)).**