Downhill Mountain Biking

Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends! 🏃‍♂️Training menu🏃‍♂️ Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~ Fed Square Assembly 【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】 If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station. 💥40~60 min Jog+Walk Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together. 【schedule】 6:00 p.m Gathering 6:10 p.m Start 7:00 p.m End of training Challengers we are waiting for you 😊

Hello Climbers! Just meet at the yellow sign and introduce yourself :) From there we pair up to climb. If we have an odd number of people, we can make a rotating group of 3. There is also a self-belay area if you want to get in more climbing if in a group of 3 or arriving earlier. If the event you are planning to go to only has one or 2 people on the ‘attending’ list, we encourage organising a climbing partner in advance so you can make sure you have at least one other person there to climb with! Feel free to reach out on the event wall or message a host :) Meet up will start at 6pm (5pm on Wed) but if you want to start earlier you certainly can, but again you will need to organise a climbing partner in advance. New climbers are welcome, however your mandatory induction takes about 15/20mins. Harnesses, shoes and chalk bag can be hired also. Current pricing for Hard Rock here: https://www.hardrock.com.au/prices/

**Ride Description**: Starting from Lilydale we ride up the hill to Mt Evelyn. You can join us at Mt Evelyn or Wandin if you'd like one less hill and a shorter ride. Yarra Junction along the trail is a short stop and drink then not far to Warburton for lunch at Three Sugars Cafe. On the return, there is an optional stop at Seville at the Red Carriage Cafe, right next to the trail, for coffee / cake or keep going to Mt Evelyn and Lilydale. **Meeting spot**: We meet at the start of the trail which is at the end of the east side carpark. **Getting there**: -Check train times ([https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey)) closer to the day. -Driving? There should be adequate parking at the station\. Allow extra time so not to be late\, thanks\. **Map link & GPS files**: [https://ridewithgps.com/trips/13083658](https://ridewithgps.com/trips/13083658) **About The Trail**: The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is an iconic trail following the path of the historical railway line with gentle gradients. Going through vineyards, beautiful mountain scenery, farmlands and forests. Cross the many restored bridges, meander past remnants of the former station platforms and the original 1882 railway station in Yarra Junction, aka the Upper Yarra Museum. **Ride distance**: 80 km round trip **Contact**: Jeanette 0430426777. If you text me, please include your name. SMS is preferred on the day to asking questions in the comments, please. **Bike to bring**: Any bike in good working order will be suited for this ride, however road bikes with thin tyres may not be the best bike. It's up to you. There are a mixture of surfaces - Lilydale packed gravel mostly and bitumen. The trail is maintained on a regular basis and currently in good condition. Please pump your tyres up to recommended pressure before the ride. Ebike riders please have a fully charged battery from the start of the ride. **Things to bring**: Water bottle or two, wet weather clothing or sunscreen, a spare tube, pump, any bike tools, money and your MYKI card for rail travel. Also have your emergency contact details on you (just in case). **Disclaimer**: Participants of activities organised by the Meetup Group Melbourne Cycling participate at their own risk. The participant acknowledges and accepts that the Organisers within the Meetup Group Melbourne Cycling do not hold any professional qualifications relevant to the organised activities. By participating in such activities the participant indemnifies the Meetup Group Melbourne Cycling from any liability for any loss or accidents incurred during such activities. Each participant is responsible for their own well being and safety. Participants should take care, wear suitable clothing and act appropriately in their surroundings.

Dear Lakeside Hashers and visitors, Kokup is the hare for this week’s run no. 2251, 11 Feb. 6:30pm. Harp of Erin Hotel, 636 High St, Kew East VIC 3102 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTAZdq2eTo1avvx66](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTAZdq2eTo1avvx66) Car parking cross road. Tram 48. Onon Point Post.

Discover the joy of making stuff up! Our Williamstown improv group is where Melbourne's west comes to play, connect, and unleash creativity. Improv isn't just about being funny (though you'll laugh heaps). It's about: ✓ Building confidence in social situations ✓ Improving listening and communication skills ✓ Meeting amazing people from Hobson's Bay ✓ Reducing stress through play and laughter ✓ Discovering your creative side ✓ Having a screen-free, present-moment experience No theatre experience? Perfect! No prepared material? Even better! The only rule is 'Yes, And...' - supporting each other's ideas and having fun. Drop in any Wednesday, 7-9pm. Location: **Williamstown Community and Education Centre Inc 14 Thompson St, Williamstown VIC 3016**. Suitable for ages 16+. First time is free, and its $10 a class after. ***Free parking out the back. Please come to the front, and we will open the door.***

This is a relaxed after-work bouldering session at **[BlocHaus Bouldering Port Melbourne](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXoZZVviD4eJY8w89)**, focused on moving, chatting, and unwinding rather than performance or grades. If you’re curious about bouldering, coming back after a break, or just want a low-key way to be active and social on a weekday evening, this one’s for you. No partner required, no pressure to climb hard, and no expectation to already know anyone. We’ll climb at our own pace, take plenty of rest, and socialise between attempts. **Who This Is For** * Beginners or first-timers * Casual climbers who prefer a social pace * Solo joiners who don’t want it to feel intimidating * Anyone who wants to move their body without it feeling like a workout class If you’re an experienced climber, you’re still welcome — just expect a chill, mixed-ability vibe. **Plan** * 6:00 pm — Meet at reception, quick hellos * 6:15 pm — Gentle warm-up & easy climbs * 6:30 pm — Climb at your own pace, rest, and chat between attempts * 8:00 pm — Wind down, stretch, and head off Feel free to arrive later or leave earlier — no rigid structure. **What to Bring** * Change of clothes * Climbing shoes (hire available at the gym) * Entry fee paid individually at the desk * Check out the pricing here: [https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/pricing/](https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/pricing/) **Event Notes** This is not a lesson or coaching session — just a friendly container to climb and socialise together. The goal is to make weekday movement feel easy and welcoming, not intense. **Meeting point:** [BlocHaus Bouldering](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXoZZVviD4eJY8w89) reception at **6pm**. I’ll post a photo of myself here once I arrive. If you’re running late, please message me your ETA beforehand — once you arrive, I can share our location with you.

\* Our 16th Altona weekly evening ride in its 12th season \* Td'A is a 50km evening ride in the daylight saving months and intended for intermediates due to the speed and headwinds. We cycle on bike paths to Williamstown and Altona and return in the dark on paths and roads. Meeting in South Wharf at Jeff's Shed on Clarendon St, we ride through Docklands to Williamstown for a short break then continue on the coastal path to the seaside suburb of Altona for a quick bite (30mins or so) in the park opposite the fish and chip shop and other eateries. Usually, we're back in town around 9:30pm. **Forecast:** 19°C, Cloudy. Winds becoming southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Click this link a few days before the ride date: https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/altona/forecast/detailed/#d2026-02-12 *Strong winds are the usual experience on this ride making it unsuitable for beginners whenever blowy which is most of the time.* **Bike:** Any mechanically sound bicycle. Check it and pump your tyres before coming. MTBs may struggle. **Lights:** Excellent lights that illuminate the path are essential. Consider bringing spare lights. **Speed:** 25 km/h typically on paths where appropriate and faster on a few roads but it is mostly paths. You can be sure of headwinds by the coast. **Distance:** 50 km for the round trip **Map:** https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6954193 \* \* Actual route may vary on the night **Bring:** \- Water\, jacket\, Myki\, tube\, tools\, bright bike lights\, \- Your phone with my number\. \- Emergency Contact Details \* **Contact:** Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 **Photo:** Altona Beach - Feb ‘26 **\*EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS** : Please ensure you carry these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down preferably and with your personal items so it can be found by emergency personnel. There is a link to a template in our Meetup homepage (browser) down in the discussion area. https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling/discussions/ "All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"

FYI: Meetup's iOS App is failing to open links in the text at the moment. You can open this event in a Desktop or Mobile Browser instead to follow links for the route map and weather forecast: https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling/events/313271486 **Ride**: A social paced ride north to Coburg via bike-preferred backstreets to Edwardes Lake Park in Reservoir before heading around to Coburg. We'll stop for lunch in Coburg's former Pentridge Prison then return to town via Merri Creek Trail and Canning St in Carlton. **Distance**: 34 km return. (20km to lunch, 14 back to town) **Forecast**: 25°C. Sunny with light SSW winds https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/reservoir/forecast/detailed/#d2026-02-14 **Route**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35984056 \* \* Actual route may vary on the day **Bike**: Any mechanically sound bicycle. Please check your tyres for condition and pump them to recommended pressures. **Speed**: 22 km/h max (Easy for most) **Bring**: Water, sunscreen, spare tube, tools, your phone with my number. **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 \***Photo**: Wardens Walk, formerly part of Pentridge Prison "All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"

Forecast is for a nice day, not too hot, not too cold. Please note that this ride involves a ferry trip. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Meet at Lara Station by 9.30 am - take the 8.30 am Waurn Ponds Train to Lara Station (arriving 9.18 am) where I will meet you. If you catch the 8.50, please continue through the North Geelong and meet us at Paddock Bakery. We follow the Hovell Creek towards Geelong then travel via the industrial heartland to Paddock Bakery at Federal Mills for coffee (14 km mark). This is also a convenient stop if you wish to BYO lunch. After coffee, we pedal along the scenic Geelong beach front to the city, veer off up Yarra Street to South Geelong station where we pick up the Bellarine Rail Trail. Lunch will be in Drysdale (Cafe Zoo is an option) at the 40 km mark. BYO lunch is an option. After lunch, we ride about 15 km along the Portarlington Road (80 km/h road with verge) to Point Richards and then back along the beach to Portarlington for late coffee and ice cream. Return to Docklands is via Port Philip Ferry from Portarlington Pier (5pm departure, 6.10pm arrival Docklands). Route: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53889780](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53889780) **Important Note:** please purchase a ferry ticket for YOU AND YOUR BIKE PRIOR to registering for this ride. The ferry has a limit of 20 bikes and we will be travelling back with other weekenders. Link is here: [Port Philip Ferries tickets](https://www.portphillipferries.com.au/) RIDE REGISTRATION FORM The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available. ESSENTIAL ITEMS * Cheerful disposition * Bicycle or V/Line compliant E-bike * Functioning headlight & tail light * Spare tube and a puncture kit * MYKI card * CONFIRMED PORT PHILIP FERRIES BOOKING * basic tools * rain gear * medication * food/snacks, etc * WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day. This ride is for financial MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/) When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Hi, Join us for a casual ride out from Yarraman station and head North West on the Djerring Trail up to Hughesdale. Here we will jump on the ANT for a few km North to East Malvern where we will head East on the Scotchman's Trail (This is mostly bike paths but there are a few sections that are on quiet back roads). We will travel along this until we hit the Dandy Creek Trail at Jell's Park, then head South on the DCR/ELT and back into Yarraman. We will pass by Code 5 Cafe at 30Km where we can stop for refreshments! Distance is getting up but its a pretty flat ride so have kept it as a beginner+ ride See the RWGPS map here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53922999 If people feel like it on the day, We could extend the route by finishing with a loop around the other side of Dandenong on the Dandy Creek Trail instead of the shorter more direct Eastlink Trail. This would make for a 54Km ride! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53923985 We will kick off from Yarraman Railway Station @ 9.00am. I'll be on a black Giant gravel bike. See pin here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VnG5eidu4QSKMJ2F7 **There is a train from the CBD that arrives at 8.52am (departs Town Hall 8.13am Pakenham line) providing there are no disruptions nearer the time!** At the moment the forecast looks good, Sunny and highs of 23 degrees! Hopefully see you all there for a lovely morning out! **Please, no photograph's of group members unless you have been given permission by the members involved.** **YOUR BIKE** Suitable for any well maintained bike (99% paved) **Note: End time is a guesstimate only** **ESSENTIAL ITEMS** Spare tube, puncture kit, pump, basic tools - good to have with you. Rain & warm gear (according to conditions) Plenty of water for the distance especially if it's going to be hot! Always better to have too much than enough! Check your app for any changes the night before, and on the day of the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. **If you realise you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist.** "Liability Waiver: The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to this liability waiver." Please just ride with some courtesy, use your bell/call out when required passing people, single file on narrow sections, blind corners etc just common sense.

Saturday Arvo Brighton Fish and Chips. 13 km. Easy Social. It’s Valentine’s Day so bring your beau along for a surprise. We’ll meet at ‘Time Out’, Fed Square, for a chilled Mocktail at 4pm, then departing along the new segregated bike lane along leafy well shaded St Kilda Road. We’ll get on to the Fitzroy Street St Kilda segregated trail via the pedestrian underpass, then the Bayside trail. Remember to bring your bathers if the weather is hot and we’ll stop at Elwood Beach for a quick refreshing dip. Some streets through to St. Andrews Church where there is a public eating area. The Tank, Fish and Chips is nearby. After dinner, the ride tends to fragment with many riders choosing to return via the train from Middle Brighton Station. However, if the day has been hot then returning via the Bayside trail to Port Melbourne Trail then Jeffs Shed is very pleasant. What to bring: If the weather is hot then bring plenty of water, electrolytes and bathers. Also bike lights because it may be getting dark as you head home, however, this is a social ride so that’s probably about it. The route can be viewed on ride with GPS and it’s always handy to download the route before the ride: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45382674](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45382674) RIDE REGISTRATION FORM The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available. ESSENTIAL ITEMS Functioning headlight & tail light Spare tube and a puncture kit MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day. This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

A Sunday road ride of 146 kms from Melbourne - Geelong and beyond to Torquay before returning to Geelong for a Vline train back to Melbourne's Southern Cross around 5:30pm \* \* Finish time is an estimate only. Vline departures every 20 mins on Sunday pm. **Forecast** : Geelong and Surf Coast area 14 - 28°C Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming south - south east 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/geelong/forecast/detailed/#d2026-02-15 **Riders and bikes**: Conventional lightweight drop-bar road bikes only, ta. Experienced/Upper Intermediate riders capable of **25 - 30 km/h** typical speed. Expect to do 30-35 km/h or so with any decent tailwinds. 25 km/h into headwinds should be achievable. As always, you can expect headwinds and crosswinds on any ride on the Bellarine Peninsula, no matter the forecast. **Route**: Via Point Cook, Werribee and Little River to Lara then taking Hovell Ck path around Geelong Grammar. Lunch in Lara or Geelong then Horseshoe Bend Rd to Torquay. (16km back the same way to get to our train at Marshall station or the full 146 km if we return to Geelong station ) All roads are sealed. **Lunch:** Lara or Geelong **Map & GPX file**s: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26929535](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26929535) \* \*Actual route may vary on the day. Eg Perhaps a detour on Horseshoe Bend Rd although VicTraffic says it is clear from roadworks at the moment **Bring**: -Snacks & energy bars, water, tools, tube, phone, money for lunch and for emergencies, Myki. -Fit and use a very bright flashing tail light and please wear coloured tops not black on black. -Travel light. ie Avoid bulky and heavy backpacks, etc -Please carry your emergency contact information on you (eg in your wallet), just in case. **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 **Photo**: You Yangs Rd, Little River - (Oct '19) * EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you carry these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down preferably and with your personal items so it can be found by emergency personnel. There is a link to a template in our Meetup homepage (browser) down the discussion area. [https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling](https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling) "All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"

Join us on a weekend of hiking and camping in Gippsland. We will be camping on the Friday and Saturday night at **Seninis Campground, Moondarra State Forest.** This campground sits on a beautiful bend in the Tyers River, where you can float along in an inner tube. It has a toilet but no showers. Fires are allowed except during total fire bans. **Directions to the campground:** From Melbourne, take the Monash Freeway (M1) east toward Gippsland. Exit toward Moe/Trafalgar and follow Moe–Erica Road (C105) through Moe, past Trafalgar, and on toward Rawson. Moe-Erica Road becomes Moe-Rawson Road as you come to the turnoff for Seninis Track. Turn left onto [Seninis Track Entry](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senisis+Track+Entry/@-38.0204915,146.3145684,14z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x6b2903b459c70b27:0xbf3c9a2903f4f5e0!2sSeninis+Track,+Moondarra+VIC+3825!3b1!8m2!3d-38.0208972!4d146.3192905!16s%2Fg%2F1tcvpfdd!3m5!1s0x6b2903005f4b4223:0x50d92ef4b999a926!8m2!3d-38.0258359!4d146.3518227!16s%2Fg%2F11yddlptt0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (as pinned) and follow the unsealed road 1.5km to the campground by the Tyers River. If in a 2WD, drive at walking pace. **Note:** The pin marks only the start of Seninis Track. Google Maps can be confusing if you search for the campground directly, so it’s best to navigate to the pinned location and then follow the track to the campsite. **Saturday** **Start time:** 9am **Meeting place:** [Mount St Gwinear Car Park](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mt+St+Gwinear+Carpark/@-37.8410324,146.3322918,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b28fb91a0b7e4df:0x5208771534a220eb!8m2!3d-37.8410324!4d146.3322918!16s%2Fg%2F11qr97c3zy?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Leaders:** Aliona and Dale **Hike:** Mount St Gwinear to Mount Baw Baw return. Length: 17km, Elevation: 600m, challenging. A great alpine hike covered in wildflowers and snow gums, ascending Mount Saint Gwinear, Mount Saint Phillack, and Mount Baw Baw. **Sunday** **Start time**: 9am **Meeting place:** [Thompsons Bridge – Walhalla](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Walhalla+Goldfields/@-37.9587615,146.4203606,330m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x6b28e31d9efd63cd:0xb2a6303b1df7a0b!2sWalhalla+Goldfields+Railway:+Thomson+River!8m2!3d-37.9600363!4d146.4193901!16s%2Fg%2F11q2h2pjgp!3m5!1s0x6b28e30c37f93467:0xe5bad9fcf73d0816!8m2!3d-37.9589036!4d146.4198174!16s%2Fm%2F025wvf1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Leader:** Garry **Hike:** Thompson station to Walhalla return. Length: 16km, Elevation: 100m, moderate. hike starting at Thomson Station, passing Poverty Point arrives at Walhalla via the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT). We will explore the township before returning to the starting point. [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/walhalla-to-thomson-station-via-poverty-point-bridge](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/walhalla-to-thomson-station-via-poverty-point-bridge) **Optional activities in Walhalla include the following:** * A return trip to Thomson Station on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway [https://www.walhallarail.com.au/](https://www.walhallarail.com.au/) * Walhalla Gold Mine tour [https://www.walhallagold.com.au/mine-tour/](https://www.walhallagold.com.au/mine-tour/) **Note:** These and other additional activities need to be arranged by yourself, and you will need to find your own way back to the starting point. **Fitness Level**: The hikes are graded as *moderate* and *challenging*. You need to be in very good physical condition and have experience hiking off-trail. **What to bring:** * all camping equipment, water and food (**you must be self-sufficient)** * proper hiking shoes/boots and protective clothing for all elements. This is an alpine area, therefore come prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, including snow. **Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending.** It is **your** responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimise waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience. **DISCLAIMER** **Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.** Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. **You are solely responsible for your own safety.** Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including: * ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event * wearing appropriate clothing and footwear * keeping your equipment in good working condition * acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings * following all directions given by the event leader. Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

Let’s hike around 3 miles (out and back) on the Heritage Trail in Hilliard. It’s asphalt and flat so quite easy! Pace will be around 3.5 mph but no one will be left behind! Optional lunch after at Old Bag of Nails Meet in front of Sexton’s Pizza at the trailhead.

Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month to learn more about the Columbus Ski Club and what we have to offer. Pizza, wings and a variety of appetizers provided. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1958 with over 800 members. The club has grown beyond the single mission of providing members with not only quality skiing events but also year round social and sport activities. Our gatherings are an opportunity for members and non-members to interact and learn about the many activities offered such as euchre, billiards, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, bowling, golf & softball leagues along with ski and non-ski trips. Our members also plan group activities such as visits to wine tastings, bike trips, comedy clubs, concerts, plays and local sports games, etc. CSC membership is not required to belong to the Meetup group. Membership is required in order to participate in most club activities (CSC member). However, anyone (21 and over) is welcome at our meeting gatherings which consist of checking out our current activities and socializing. The annual dues for club membership are $35 with the membership year from September 1st – August 31st. [https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961)

As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

Hi ladies. Let's hike the multi purpose trail. Wear your shoe of choice. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. 101 Craft Kitchen is about seven minutes away at 817 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082 We willl be doing a loop and I’ll ask one of the faster walkers to lead in the front and I’ll bring up the rear at a slower pace - 3.25 to 3.5 mph or slower! No one left behind!