About us
~ Ordinary is Overrated. Choose to be Extraordinary. Carpe the f*** out of that Diem ~
We are a social group for those weekend warriors, adrenaline junkies, year-round explorers and general fun seekers extraordinaire who are always ready, willing and able to Seize the Day (Carpe Diem Baby!) by stepping out of our comfort zones and experience life to the fullest with new, fun and unique activities and meet and make new friends who share our vibrational frequency 😎🤗
OUR EVENTS: Whether you're into hiking, walks in the parks, escape the hustle and bustle of city life with an enchanting day trip out of town, try out a new cuisine, get sloshed at happy hours, visit new restaurants, go see the latest Broadway hit, visit museums, ... or all of the above ... we will do it all!!!
AND a special call out to those adrenaline junkies with a yen for moving a mountain, go off the beaten path, chase waterfalls, rock climbing, ice climbing, rappel down a waterfall, and … wait for it … flinging your body out of a perfectly good airplane ... we want to meet and know you 🤗 CARPE DIEM BABY!!! 😂😎
Our philosophy is simple … BE POSITIVE, HAVE FUN and ENJOY THE MOMENTS and memories we will be building together. You only have one life to live, so make the best of it!
Our events will be all over the map: throughout the five boroughs of New York City and beyond... north to Hudson Valley and Connecticut ... over the river to New Jersey ... east to Long Island ... south to Philadelphia ... all reachable by public transportation!
We aim to run our Meetups full of Friendships, Goofy Laughter, some Colorful Language and all the FUN you can handle 🤣🤪
Don't settle for the ordinary. Unleash your inner badass 😂 Come join us as we break free from the mundane with amazing experiences and fun outings and make unforgettable memories with like-minded new friends. Together we will embrace the extraordinary, chase new experiences, and elevate our level of badassery 😎😂
To join the group:
- You must have a face picture in your Meetup profile. No exceptions.
- We aim to build an active group. So membership will be limited to those who live in the New York City (or nearby area) and have a proven record of having attended Meetup events (trust us, we can tell whether you have been active or a serial lurker or joiners - those who join every single group on Meetup yet never participate in anything)
Upcoming events
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Our First Meetup: Hike Mohonk Preserve
Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10109, USA, New York, NY, USlet's get outdoors and take a hike at **Mohonk Preserve**reachable on Trailways bus out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal going to New Paltz.
HIKE OVERVIEW: From the Mohonk Visitors Center we'll pick up the East Trapps Connector Trail (also known as the "Stairmaster"). The first 0.25-mile (830 feet) involves going up a steep set of stone steps that connects the Visitor Center to the upper carriage roads and the West Trapps climbing cliffs. Once you reach the top of the connector, you can turn onto the Undercliff/Overcliff carriage roads for sweeping views of the Wallkill Valley and the Catskills, or head toward the West Trapps climbing cliffs. This is a well-maintained carriage path running beneath and below the cliff known as The Trapps. The area is extremely popular with rock climbers, so expect to see climbers hanging from the cliffside as you walk along the base.
Alltrails map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/the-trapps
GETTING THERE: We're taking the Trailway bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal. The 7AM bus arrives in New Paltz by 8:35AM. One-way ticket is $25.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: https://trailways.com/
From the Trailways bus station in New Paltz, we'll share an Uber for a 5-min ride to Mohonk Visitors Center. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A $20.00 HIKER FEE TO HIKE AT THE PRESERVE. No fee if you are member of Mohonk Preserve.
PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. During hike we'll have lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos, hug some trees, and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. NO FAST HIKERS!
TOTAL MILEAGE: up to about 5 to 6 MILES
DURATION: It takes about 2-3 hours to complete loop.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Dress in non-cotton layers.
- Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking
- Bring sunscreen, bug spray, head cover, whatever else you need
- Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
- Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
- hiking poles if you need them
- Carry your stuff in a backpack.
- Sense of adventure and a positive attitude are a must. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.
RETURN BUS: 3:30PM bus back to Port Authority by 5:30PM (Depending on traffic)
WEATHER: Since bus ticket is non-refundable, this hike is rain, snow or shine!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks.
Hold no one liable etc etc.1 attendeeFall Foliage Hike: Rosendale to New Paltz
Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10109, USA, New York, NY, USCome join us as we head north to Rosendale, NY and take a walk over the Rosendale Trestle, a 19th-century former railroad span winding 150 feet above the Rondout Creek, and the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail that will take us to New Paltz. Total mileage will be about 15 easy peasy miles.
Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/wallkill-valley-rail-trail-new-paltz-to-rosendale
(Note : we're going the reverse direction of this map)GETTING THERE: Trailways bus out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal that goes to Rosendale.
- The 7AM NYC bus arrives in Rosendale at 8:50AM. One-way bus ticket is $32.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: https://trailways.com/
- PLEASE BUY ONE-WAY TICKET TO ROSENDALE as we're not coming back to the same station at the end of the day.
- For return trip, buy ONE-WAY TICKET FROM NEW PALTZ to New York.
AGENDA: Once we arrive at the Rosendale bus station we will walk about 30 mins to make our way to the Rosendale Trestle. Then we'll pick up the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and make our way to New Paltz.
HIKE INTENSITY: The entire day is EASY BREEZY.
PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. We will have breaks for lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. NO FAST HIKERS!!!
THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Dress in non-cotton layers.
- Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
- Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
- Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
- Bring positive attitude, sense of adventure, and a SMILE.
DURATION: This is an all-day hike.
RETURN BUS: 6PM Trailways bus from NEW PALTZ back to NYC by 7:40PM (depending on traffic).
WEATHER: Heavy Rain cancels! Light rain we still go
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.
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