What we’re about
WELCOME! The Wasatch Hiking and Outdoors Meetup is a group of people that love to hike with others! We feature hikes for all skill levels, road trips, camping, and social gatherings. We have events throughout the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, & Utah counties and further! We even hike at night!
KNOW YOUR LIMITS.
Our Organizers are NOT tour guides, we are NOT rangers. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, and PLEASE take the same precautions. As Organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the hikes we post. If you are a beginning hiker, a hike's elevation and distance may not mean much to you. Likewise, difficulty ratings are subjective, and a hike that is Easy for one person, may be Moderate to another. Err on the side of caution. You're much better off going on a hike that's too easy for you than a hike that's too hard or too dangerous for you. As you go on more hikes with us, you'll become more familiar with our ratings and our descriptions, and you'll learn more about your own limits. Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself SAFE out there. You are an adult. Hike within your abilities.
DUES/FEES
There are no membership dues to be a part of this group. However, Meet-up charges organizers about $180/year. If you appreciate our group, please consider donating a monetary token of your appreciation by clicking on the "Chip In" button. Some events do cost and we ask for donations to attend those events. Each of those events will specify what is being asked.
INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS
Each person is responsible for themselves in every way. We share information, food, rides, and experience each event as a group of individuals, each person responsible for their conduct, behavior, language and actions. We recognize that people join us to experience the event, so impromptu romantic advances are considered “inappropriate” during the Meetup event. The organizers want to ensure that participants feel safe and comfortable with other group members. Personal information (PI) may be requested to facilitate event logistics (e.g., ride sharing), however, PI will not be shared for any other reason. For some camping events, participants may be asked to verify their identity. When requested, organizers will want to verify the real name of each participant (even if the real name is not used by the person publicly). We may also check each person against government-maintained lists, which may lead to their dismissal from the event. Even though we may do this, it is still the responsibility of each individual to be safe. As a community, we should look out for one another and report any behavior or situations that are suspect, or putting any individual or the group at risk. If participants have any concerns before, during, or after an event, organizers are available to listen, in person or through the private chat associated with Meetup. More verbiage to follow if needed.
To learn more about the group, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR "ABOUT" PAGE. That's also where you'll find our FAQ and Hiking Etiquette pages.
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MIND GAMES ⟡ Playing the Infinite Game
Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 East 400 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84111, Salt Lake City, UT, USTired of playing the same old games?
Many of the struggles we experience in relationships come from applying finite rules to infinite situations. We try to win conversations, be right, predict the future, or protect an identity. We’re constantly planning our next move and looking for problems to fix when the real purpose is ongoing connection.
We began the Mind Games series by discussing Eric Berne’s Games People Play. Berne defines games as recurring patterns of interaction that appear honest on the surface but contain hidden motives and lead to predictable, often negative outcomes. Because of this, some participants have understandably been confused by our use of the term The Game.
Mind Games is the opposite of Berne’s games.
A finite game is played to win. An infinite game is played to continue the play.
- Berne’s games are finite games. They have hidden payoffs, fixed roles, and eventual losers.
- Mind Games is an infinite game. It is designed to sustain genuine, honest connection with yourself and others, without ulterior motives.
Finite games are played with the mind.
Infinite games include the heart.
Creating this Meetup series is itself an infinite game and is continually evolving. Some people join for one evening, others return week after week, but the nature of the play changes how we relate forever. Once you begin playing this game, the play never ends. The quality of attention, honesty, and connection carries forward into every other relationship.
The Flexible Plan
We will begin with a discussion of these ideas and how they show up in everyday life, especially in communication and relationships.
After the discussion, we will move into a simple experiential game. We will play a finite game inside an infinite context and observe what happens with our bodies, our emotions, our thoughts, and our way of relating. The goal is to move from strategy and performance to authentic presence.
You may leave with greater clarity about how you defend, withdraw, or try to control outcomes, and how these habits limit connection.
Optional Homework:
Listen to The Infinite Game with Dr. James P. Carse, 30 minutes
Read the first chapter of Finite and Infinite Games, by Dr. James P. Carse's.
This Is For Those
⊕ Seeking more fulfilling connections
⊕ Comfortable with uncertainty and open-ended exploration
⊕ Willing to look honestly at themselves without judgment
⊕ Asking deeper questions
⊕ Wanting to experience a new level of peace and possibility
This Might Not Be For Those:
⊝ Looking for quick answers
⊝ Uncomfortable with honest self reflection
⊝ Convinced relationships should be hard work
⊝ Certain they already have things figured out
Can't Wait to Play
We do not play the game to fix ourselves. We play to return to ourselves. We play because it’s illuminating and genuinely fun.
Space Is Limited
This event is being offered elsewhere so RSVP's will not reflect the number of people attending.
Suggested Donation: $10-$20 Pay Here
Come check us out, and decide afterward whether you’d like to make a donation, if you’re able.
Notice: Lara and Love are Inner Guides, not licensed mental health or medical professionals.
This group is trauma informed and everyone is invited to participate at their own pace. Please come as you are. Stay as long as you like. Take care of yourself and each other.
The Wilde Alliance creates experiences that support personal responsibility, embodied leadership, and collective growth.
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