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Frederick 20's and 30's Hiking Group

Frederick, MD

Frederick 20's and 30's Hiking Group
Welcome to the Frederick Hiking Group for people in their 20's and 30's! Our group is perfect for those looking to explore the beautiful outdoors, get some exercise, and make new friends in Frederick, MD. We organize hikes of varying difficulty levels and distances, from easy nature walks to more challenging summit hikes. Our members are in their 20's and 30's and come from diverse backgrounds, but we all share a love of nature and adventure. We welcome hikers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced hikers, and encourage everyone to challenge themselves and try new trails. In addition to hiking, we also organize social events and other outdoor activities, such as kayaking, picnics, and post hike breweries and winery meetups. These events provide an opportunity to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts in a relaxed, fun setting. Check the discussion board to see events planned for the current month. We prioritize safety and environmental responsibility on our hikes and ask that all members follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact on the environment. So if you're looking for a fun and active way to explore the great outdoors and meet new people in Frederick, MD, join us for our next hike! Many of our events have waitlists on them and as a result if you are a no show at an event you may be automatically moved to the waitlist on the next event. Repeated no shows can result in expulsion from the group.
581 members · Public

US Hiking & Backpacking Club (US-HBC)

Lovettsville, VA

US Hiking & Backpacking Club (US-HBC)
**Who we are:** US Hiking & Backpacking Club (US-HBC) is an United States based outdoor group led by volunteers. Our mission is to model and contribute to a healthy life-style while leaving an ever-decreasing footprint. US-HBC was founded in 2015 by, then, Washington, DC resident Jin Zhang, a passionate outdoors lover. In 2021 she created another outdoor club, Budget International Travel & Trek Club (BITTC), to focus on outdoor exploration via international travel, hiking and backpacking while making it affordable to most outdoor enthusiasts. The US-HBC promotes and supports both local and national hiking, trail maintenance and watershed cleanup organizations and participates in such volunteer endeavors. **WAIVER** Your participation in any club activity resulting in bodily injury and/or death, and personal and public property damage or losses is your sole responsibility. You are responsible for your own safety, preparedness and mental & physical wellbeing. You need to know your trip-related skill level, experience, physical fitness and medical condition. Event hosts may suggest alternative route to you for the benefit of yourself and the group. You are expected to be fully cooperative. You are solely and fully responsible for any cost or fees accrued to you in case of search, rescue and evacuation involved. Your attendance on any organized event signifies that you have read and accepted the terms of this liability waiver and absolve the US-HBC of any responsibility. **10 Essentials** ([http://hikesafe.com/uploads/PDFs/hike_safe_10_Essentials.pdf](http://hikesafe.com/uploads/PDFs/hike_safe_10_Essentials.pdf)). **EVENTS**: We focus on hiking, bike-packing, backpacking, kayak/canoe paddling, touring and other activities. **ACTIVITIES** These are the main activities US-HBC plans to have:. Class A: Hiking and Backpacking. Class B: Trip leading related training, skills & certificate classes. Class C: Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP paddling, Swimming and Sailing. Class D: Camping. Class F: Trail maintenance & watershed cleaning voluntary events. Class G: Sightseeing and traveling. Class H: Other events hosted by the Club. Class I: Other events not hosted by US-HBC leaders. Class J: Other events cross posted by other groups. Any success of a group depends on the contribution from all the members. We welcome and encourage all our Club members to participant in leadership by self-learning, training, co-leading and leading trips. It's a great personal growth and leadership skill learning opportunity. **EVENT FEES USAGE** “Pay it forward … according to need.” [MEMBERS & MEMBERSHIP](http://www.meetup.com/DC-HPC/pages/Memberships_events_fees_and_Members_Conducts/) (1) Everyone is welcome to join DC-HBC, free of charge. Members are encouraged to learn, to share and to grow through participating in our events. (2) Members are expected to follow [Hiking Etiquette](http://www.meetup.com/DC-HBC/pages/Hiking_Etiquette/) and ["Leave No Trace 7 Principles" ](http://www.meetup.com/DC-HBC/pages/The_Leave_No_Trace_Seven_Principles/)while participating in hiking events. (3) Members should try their best to avoid last minute cancelation or "NO SHOW" to the event they signed up. Unexpected things do happen, please change your RSVP or message the Event Host ASAP.
4653 members · Public

Farm and Trail Adventures

Frederick, MD

Farm and Trail Adventures
**Welcome to Farm & Trail:** *A Good Hearted Squad with a Community Compass.* Join our circle of outdoor enthusiasts and generous souls! We're a tight-knit group passionate about adventures in nature and fostering meaningful connections. From invigorating hikes to immersive farm experiences, we relish in exploring, bonding, and giving back. In ***Farm & Trail Adventures***, we champion the power of unity and the ripple effect of genuine compassion. We go on hikes, take trips, do campouts, farm tours, brewery tours, vineyard walks, RV trips, boating, and 4-wheeling excursions. Together, we have fun, but we also beautify our local landscapes. We spread joy by enacting lasting change in our community. Whether it's aiding a neighbor with yard work, organizing food drives, handing out trail magic, or spreading kindness in creative ways on the trail and off, every action contributes to our extraordinary journey of hope and happiness. Let's blaze these trails together! Cheers to meaningful connections and shared adventures! Excited to connect with you all! We will: 🏋🏼‍♂️ Keep active. 🐓 Explore and tour farms, hike, and lend a hand to those in need who truly need and appreciate it. 🌱 We will do more than just leisure activities like hiking and brewery visits. We will also focus on meaningful projects right from the start. 🌐 We will be networking with like-minded individuals while making a positive impact. **I (Brandon), am a Videographer, YouTuber, and Vloger. Participating in hikes and events is consenting to be on camera. There is a good chance you'll take some small part in making awesome videos, capturing philanthropy in action. The more viral a video goes, the greater the number of people added to our group, the more people we will impact, and thus the more joy we will receive!** **Adventures:** Hike Travel Farm Tours Camp Outs RV Trips 4 Wheeling Excursions Brewery Picnics Wine Harvest Volunteering Yard Work for the Elderly Handywork for the less fortunate Roadside Trash Cleanup Hikes
223 members · Public