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Outdoor activities groups near Cohoes, NY

Hiking Mates of the Capital Region

Albany, NY

Hiking Mates of the Capital Region

 

Welcome to Hiking Mates, the most popular meetup.com group in the Capital Region!

We're a low-key, high spirited group whose core members strive to create the most enjoyable outdoor events on this part of the planet. Our destinations and schedules are varied to meet peoples' goals and concerns -- and the fun out on the trail is just plain phenomenal.

The essential way to get the value of this group is to come out and share the trail with others -- all you need is an upbeat approach and a sense of camaraderie -- and leave your worries and cares behind.  Hiking Mates a very inclusive and welcoming group -- you'll have a lot of fun out on the trail with us.

Visit our meetup.com website often and join us on our hiking and social events.  If you are interested in being an organizer of an event, a hike leader, or just have an idea; please let me know.

 


Use the following adventure scale rating to see what adventures are right for you!


Distance                  Leader's Pace     Terrain  

A+=13 Miles or More       1=Fast              A=Very Difficult  

A=8 to 12 Miles              2=Moderate       B=Strenuous

B=5 to 8 Miles                3=Slow             C=Average       

C=Under 5 Miles                                    D=Easy

 

SOCIAL: Social event only... not a hiking activity.

 

Example Rating
A+1A (13+ Miles, Fast Pace, Very Difficult Terrain)
B2C (5-8 Miles, Moderate Pace, Average Terrain)

3913 members · Public

Adirondack Hiking Photography Group

Latham, NY

Adirondack Hiking Photography Group
This meetup group is for people who love the outdoors, photography and want to meet new people, looking for an easy hike, a moderate challenge, and everything in between including kayaking, camping, over night trips . We have a well diverse group of people here that are willing to share their knowledge when it comes to photography, hiking or just about anything we end up talking about. :) This group is friendly to beginners, slow hikers, advanced hikers, in between hikers, professional photographers, beginning photographers, or the photography hobbyist. If you hike with us please wear appropriate hiking footwear. No sneakers. Feel free to ask us about how to dress and prepare for the hike you would like to attend. When you first join you will get a 30 day free trial. We then request a $4.00 yearly membership fee to cover the costs that meetup charges. Due to the cost that meetup requires please pay your membership fee online. It is in your the profile section.  Liability: You are responsible for you and are solely liable for injury that may be incurred while participating in this activity. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have the necessary gear/equipment that is needed to participate in your selected hike and that you are selecting a hike that is within your ability level. Hikes are rated using the ADK Guidelines: ![](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/d/1/d/600_471791549.jpeg) \ Our policy is no hiker left behind. What does this mean? It means that no one leaves the parking lot at the end of the hike until all of our group is safely back in the parking lot. Group leaders want to make sure that everyone is safe. \ Hikes designated as photo hikes travel at a slower pace to allow for photo opportunities. This may be frustrating to faster hikers so please consider your hiking goals prior to signing up for designated photo hikes. If you RSVP for an event and you decide you can't make it please change your RSVP so others are not waiting!! Those who continuously sign up for hikes and are no shows may be removed from the next hike at the discretion of the group leaders. If you are no show for 3 hikes you will be removed from the group. If you have any hiking suggestions please feel free to contact me or any of the other leaders / organizers.
85 members · Public

Chat Chill Connect - Capital District. (3C-CD)

Albany, NY

Chat Chill Connect - Capital District. (3C-CD)
It’s been over two years of sheltering at home. It is now time to meet, talk, connect and make new friends. It would be great to have friends to talk to, to eat with and enjoy other leisure activities together. Feel free to come out, have a conversation, exchange phone numbers (encouraged, but not required) and let’s socialize and feel normal again! This group is about meeting young professionals in the Capital Region who are looking to make actual friends. We will have events like coffee shop gatherings, ice cream socials, bar nights, picnics, walks, potlucks, etc. Definitely join if this sounds interesting to you.  Come enjoy fun, conversation and friendship. \*\*Event Cancellations\*\* Outdoor events will be canceled due to inclement weather including rain, snow, or thunderstorms. Events will be canceled if there is not enough interest for an event (50% of the total allowed guests). \*\*No Show Policy\*\* If you RSVP that you are attending an event and do not change your status to not going or post a message stating a change of plans, you may be subject to removal from the group after 3 no shows. \*\*COVID-19 Precautions\*\* This group follows CDC, federal and state guidelines regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 precautions. Masks are encouraged, but not required unless a specific vendor or establishment requires them. In an effort to protect members from COVID-19 and other illnesses, please stay home if you are feeling unwell. PS: It costs $23.99 per month ($287.88 a year) to keep our group on Meet-up. Small donations aren’t required but highly appreciated @Roland-Nzaou
1499 members · Public