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Outdoor activities groups near Sedro Woolley, WA

Skagit Adventure Group

Mount Vernon, WA

Skagit Adventure Group
Skagit Adventure Group is mostly outdoor activity oriented, but we also have Meetups that feature social events, educational seminars, live music, and more. On most of our activities, we tend to travel as a group at a moderate pace. Join us for hiking and backpacking, bicycling, kayaking, live music shows, snowshoeing, skiing/snowboarding, and more. Don't see activities you like? If event organizers and others share that interest, odds are a suggestion can be scheduled for an outing. Bring a great attitude and a desire to have fun! EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERS-IMPORTANT: First, I'd like to welcome all of the new members and thank all of the long-term, active members!  This is a bit long, but all of it is important.  Please read! Inherent risks come with any activity, especially outdoor and backcountry ones. Organizers in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of those you bring as guests. We may give you our opinions on whether or not an activity is suitable for you, but the ultimate responsibility lies with you, as we are not experts. For outdoor activities, you should carry the ten essentials: http://en.wikipedia.o....­­ . Certain activities may require other gear. If you don't know, ask!  Someone can likely share advice or ideas. Signing up for events: Please have a strong expectation that you will actually attend the event...when signing up. If you are signed up as attending, do not bring another person unless you have a confirmed RSVP +1. If an event fills up, but there is a wait list option, I encourage RSVP'ing on the wait list. Cancellations happen frequently, and people are then moved from the wait list to the attending group. Also, event organizers occasionally increase the slots for events. Please contact the event organizer if you are trying to waitlist with a +1, as there are some challenges to that. Part of signing up for events is accepting the timeframe for the event.  Leaving the group early on outdoor activity events is not ok, other than a few extenuating circumstances.  If there is any question about this, contact the organizer in advance to discuss.  Generally, leaving social activities early is ok for things like concerts, pub nights, author events, etc. No-shows and late cancellations: It's disrespectful, causes others inconvenience, and we keep track of these. If you have any no-shows or last minute cancels, it is up to event organizers whether or not you are welcome at their future events. They also have the discretion to move you to the wait list or cancel your RSVP, especially if it will allow someone dependable to get a spot. A short-notice cancellation doesn't allow enough time for people on the wait list to plan ahead to attend and makes for a smaller group. Did I mention how disrespectful this is? I do understand that sometimes circumstances dictate that people can't attend an event. Unless it's an emergency, please cancel your RSVP with as much advance notice as possible. Otherwise, the group can end up waiting for someone at a carpool location or a trail-head (where there's often no cell reception) for people running late. Excessive no-shows and/or late cancels are cause for removal from the group. Carpooling and gas money: Please contribute money to the drivers that are kind enough to transport you. Drivers incur expenses for fuel as well as vehicle maintenance, insurance, etc. They're doing you a favor by driving. This also applies to things like ferry fees, parking passes/charges, campground fees, etc. Membership dues: It costs about $200/year to have a Meetup group. So far, I'm resisting having mandatory member dues. Some people have generously contributed towards the fee, but I don't receive enough to cover the annual fee for the group. It's not mandatory, but pitching in a couple/few bucks per person, per year would be much appreciated. Membership in the group: Occasionally, we delete people due to inactivity. If anyone is deleted for this reason and wants to rejoin, you're welcome to do that. Note that dropping membership in an attempt to erase records of no shows, then rejoining will result in an outright ban from the group.  Also, having more than one profile per person is not allowed. Skagit Adventure Group is a social group offering opportunities to go out and do fun things with other people. What this group is not, is the Meetup version of Match.com, or any other dating website. Member profiles are not there to browse through and send prospective dating partners messages. I know this group has single members, and some of them are open to meeting people to date. That said, some people are not here for that, and it may make them uncomfortable to feel like they're on a dating website. The last thing I want is people to avoid participating because someone is making them uncomfortable, either in person or on the website. If friendships or relationships develop through spending time together in group activities, great! I don't want to discourage that. Sending unsolicited e-mails to people you haven't met is inappropriate, as is being pushy/creepy in person. If someone is making you uncomfortable, please let me know.  Harassment and stalking will not be tolerated. Dogs are welcome (if well-behaved) on most of our hikes and will often be off-leash. If you've made it this far, I'd really appreciate your editing your profile for this group by answering, "I understand and agree." to the last question in your group profile (which refers to this message.) Last but not least, please show up with a positive attitude and a desire to share fun activities with interesting people!
1548 members · Public

Mount Vernon Millennials

Mount Vernon, WA

For folks between 20-40 to meet and socialize! This group will be pretty open--some ideas for meetups are bowling, meeting up at a brewery or winery, walking/hiking, playing outdoor games or board games, trash gathering walks/eco projects, really anything! A chance for millennials to meet and have fun. People with children are welcomed, but meetups will be oriented around child-free activities. This group is gender and sexual identity inclusive, feminist, no-TERFs allowed, believe that Black Lives Matters and supports PoC, and is politically left-leaning. It's also a safe space. Any negative or hate-group oriented chats/events will be deleted. Code of Conduct: Mount Vernon Millennials is dedicated to providing a respectful, harassment-free community for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment or bullying of any community member in any form. This does not only extend to members of Mount Vernon Millennials, but to anyone who chooses to become involved in the larger Mount Vernon Millennials community of users through events or interactions. Harassment includes offensive verbal/electronic comments related to personal characteristics or choices, sexual images or comments in public or online spaces, deliberate intimidation, bullying, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained "spamming" commenting, IRC chats, electronic meetings, physical meetings or other events, inappropriate physical contact, or unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing or bullying behavior are expected to comply immediately. Mount Vernon Millennials has a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassing behavior. If a member engages in harassing behavior, representatives of the community may take reasonable action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion from any Mount Vernon Millennials event, or expulsion from discussion boards and other electronic communications channels to resolve the issue. This may include expulsion from Mount Vernon Millennials Meetup group membership. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please act to intercede or ask for help from any organizer of the Mount Vernon Millennials, and/or organizers/representatives of any physical events put on under the auspices of Mount Vernon Millennials.
352 members · Private

North Sound Dual Sport Riders

Mount Vernon, WA

North Sound Dual Sport Riders

Love to feel the wind in your hair but don't want to be restrained by pavement? This group is open to anyone with a desire to stray slightly off the beaten path, and pick up a little dirt along the way.

Dual sports, thumpers, and endures riding tarmac, forest service roads, single & two track, and anything in-between.  Experienced roadies, green newbies and camp rats are all welcome.

We don't have to have the same bike or skill level to have fun riding together. However, we do believe in having respect and patience for fellow riders, that you always and forever ride SAFE, and that you share your wisdom during the ride and your beer afterwards.

Group Requirements:

1. There are no fees

2. We do not take responsibility for other riders safety - but we stress safety-first

3. We do not take roll.  We do not keep track of riders that show up at events

4. Meetup photos of individual people are recommended in order to become a  member.

5. You must be 18 years of age or older.

Registration assume you accept the terms and conditions of membership as a "rider" of this group.  By joining as a member you...

1. Acknowledgment of Risks and Personal Responsibility. You wish to go on a motorcycle ride or rides as a recreational sporting activity arranged through Meetup.com or the North Sound Dual Sport Riders.  This is not a commercial group or business, but is simply a group of friends and acquaintances who met online and wish to go on motorcycle rides together.  The group leaders have not charged and member fees to participate.  You understand and acknowledge that motorcycles are dangerous, that the terrain may present challenges and hazards, and that by being near others who are riding motorcycles or riding a motorcycle myself you may be permanently injured or killed.  Although a ride may have an organizer or a leader, you agree that neither the leader nor the organizer has agreed to take responsibility for my safety.  You are solely responsible for your own navigation, motorcycle maintenance, survival and equipment repair, and every aspect of safe motorcycle riding.

2. Voluntary Assumption of Risk. Nobody on this ride has any leverage or authority over you; you may ride or not ride with this group as you choose. You agree that you completely understand the final and binding nature of this release and waiver.  If you have any confusion about the meaning of this, do not sign up as a member and do not participate in any events.

3. Release, Waiver, and Covenant not to sue. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this group, you hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE North Sound Dual Sport Riders, the Organizer(s), their Co-Organizer’s, their Event Organizer’s, their Assistant Organizer, or members who lead or participate in events (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in such activity, while in, on or upon the premises where the activities are being conducted, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

4.   Hold Harmless.  You further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and attorneys' fees that Releases may incur due to my participation in said activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

476 members · Public

Pre-Retirement Stage of Life- Discussion Group

Mount Vernon, WA

Pre-Retirement Stage of Life- Discussion Group
Whether your planned retirement will be 3 years, 5 years or 10 years in the future, you find yourself in the life stage of "Pre-Retirement". Although you realize the importance of financial planning, you are beginning to realize that finances are only one part of your retirement. \*\*\* In response to a question from a group member, the group host is not a financial planner and the host is not selling any financial products or services. The group host's intention is to start a group where we can discuss "non-financial" preparations for our retirement: * Our social "wealth", including our family, friendships and community support network, now and in retirement. * Our emotional/psychological resources, now and in retirement. * Our activities and goals outside of work, now and in retirement. If you would like to connect with others going through the same stage of life, you've found the right group! We will share our perspectives and concerns. Bring your recommendations for useful articles, books, videos, and other resources. After you join the group, please send your RSVP for group meetings. If you send an RSVP, you will receive the Zoom link. Virtual Zoom meetings. In Fall 2024, we could decide to change to hybrid/in-person meetings if some of us meet at Mount Vernon City Library, in Mount Vernon, WA. Community Guidelines- This group welcomes all ages 18+, genders and is a safe space for sharing, learning, and growing together. Let's support each other on our journey to a fulfilling retirement!
12 members · Public

Resilient Minds Collective

Mount Vernon, WA

Resilient Minds Collective
\*\*Resilient Minds Collective - Mastermind\*\*   Step into the Resilient Minds Collective - Mastermind, a sanctuary meticulously crafted for burnout women entrepreneurs seeking a dynamic fusion of resilience, empowerment, and shared wisdom. Our collective isn't just a space; it's a mastermind alliance where strategic minds converge, fortifying each other's journey with collective brilliance.   \*\*Who We Are:\*\* We are an exclusive assembly of tenacious women entrepreneurs, each threading the intricate path of business with an unwavering commitment to personal well-being. The Resilient Minds Mastermind Collective is more than a mastermind; it's an alliance that propels each member toward mastery in business and life.   \*\*What We Stand For:\*\* In this exclusive mastermind, we stand for empowerment through strategic collaboration, strength through a curated community, and exponential growth through shared, tactical insights. Resilience isn't just a quality here; it's a dynamic force shaping the trajectory of our collective success.   \*\*Our Purpose:\*\* Within these virtual walls, our purpose is clear: to create an elevated space where burnout is acknowledged, strategic solutions are crafted, and resilience becomes the cornerstone of strategic entrepreneurship. This isn't just a gathering; it's a mastermind where your challenges transform into strategic opportunities.   \*\*What to Expect:\*\* Immerse yourself in an environment where masterful ideas are exchanged, strategic victories are celebrated, and business challenges are met with unparalleled support. Engage in high-level discussions, share your triumphs and tribulations, and draw inspiration from the collective brilliance that emerges when resilient minds collaborate strategically.   \*\*Join Us If:\*\* \- You're a woman entrepreneur seeking not just a community but a strategic mastermind\. \- Burnout has knocked on your door\, and you're ready to strategically transform it into a catalyst for growth\. \- You believe in the power of strategic collaboration and the collective brilliance of resilient minds\.   Embark on this transformative journey with the Resilient Minds Mastermind Collective. Together, we strategically redefine resilience, rewrite our business narratives, and rise to mastery. Welcome to a mastermind where your strategic journey isn't just acknowledged; it's strategically elevated by a collective of resilient minds.   We meet 2 times per month for 90 minutes.  The price is $299.00 per month. As part of your membership, you get an Energy Leadership Index assessment and 90 minute private debrief.   The Resilient Minds Collective may not be suitable for individuals who:   1\. \*\*Seek Quick Fixes:\*\* If you're looking for instant solutions or quick fixes without a commitment to personal and professional development\, this mastermind may not align with your expectations\.   2\. \*\*Prefer Isolation:\*\* If you prefer working in isolation and are not open to sharing your experiences\, insights\, and challenges with a supportive community\, this mastermind might not be the right fit\.   3\. \*\*Resist Change:\*\* If you resist change and are not open to exploring new strategies\, perspectives\, and approaches in your entrepreneurial journey\, the dynamic and evolving nature of this mastermind may not resonate with you\.   4\. \*\*Lack Commitment:\*\* If you are not committed to actively participating in discussions\, sharing your expertise\, and supporting fellow members\, the collaborative nature of the mastermind may not meet your needs\.   5\. \*\*Expect Guaranteed Success:\*\* If you are seeking guarantees of immediate or guaranteed success without acknowledging the inherent uncertainties and challenges of entrepreneurship\, this mastermind may not align with such expectations\.   6\. \*\*Disregard Well\-Being:\*\* If you prioritize business success over personal well\-being or are unwilling to address burnout and stress as integral aspects of your entrepreneurial journey\, the holistic approach of this mastermind may not be in line with your priorities\.   7\. \*\*Have a Fixed Mindset:\*\* If you possess a fixed mindset and are not open to continuous learning\, growth\, and adapting to new strategies\, the dynamic and evolving nature of this mastermind may not suit your approach\.   8\. \*\*Avoid Accountability:\*\* If you are uncomfortable with being held accountable for your goals\, actions\, and commitments\, the structured accountability within the mastermind may not be a comfortable fit\.   Remember, the Resilient Minds Collective is designed for those who are ready to engage in strategic collaboration, embrace resilience, and actively contribute to a supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs. It thrives on the spirit of collective growth and shared success.
1 members · Public

Bellingham/Skagit Hiking Meetup

Bellingham, WA

Bellingham/Skagit Hiking Meetup

A meetup for hiking enthusiasts, mostly for dayhikes but maybe longer trips if there is interest. Expect physically challenging hiking of at least intermediate level, usually to views, and maybe pizza and beer afterwards ;) Expect to chip in for gas, pizza, beer. Let me know if you are willing to post and host events.

Whos should join: all hikers, but be aware of fitness expectations for each activity

Why: to get outdoors, get fit and be active

What to bring: your smile, water, food, and all necessary equipment. You are totally responsible for you. Our leaders are there as hosts not guides.

Most events will be dayhikes but there will be occasional over-nighters or multiday trips. Before participating in an overnighter you should attend at least 2 dayhikes, at least one of which was organized or attended by the organizer of the proposed over-nighter. (In other words, its probably not wise or appropriate for total strangers to camp out in the mountains or woods together.)

We collect a membership of $5 per year to cover the Meet Up costs. (Currently $4.11 goes into our account of this.) Beyond costs any extra money will be donated to environmental volunteer work and the food bank. 

Please read the small print thanks!
Organizers in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of those you bring as guests. We may give you our opinions on whether or not an activity is suitable for you, but the ultimate responsibility lies with you, as we are not experts. For outdoor activities, you should carry the ten essentials: https://www.wta.org/go-outside/trail-smarts/ten-essentials . Certain activities may require other gear. If you don't know, ask! Someone can likely share advice or ideas. 

Signing up for events: Please have a strong expectation that you will actually attend the event. No-shows and late cancellations: It's disrespectful, causes others inconvenience, and we keep track of these. 

Carpooling and gas money: Please chip in some gas money contribution for the drivers that are kind enough to transport. Drivers incur expenses for fuel as well as vehicle maintenance, insurance, etc. They're doing you a favor by driving. This also applies to things like ferry fees, parking charges, campground fees, etc. Gas cost + 50% is best.

Membership dues: It costs about $180/year US to have a Meetup group. Please pay $5 a year to help with this, if you are struggling to pay let the organizer know and the fee can be waived.

Membership in the group: Occasionally, we delete people due to inactivity. If anyone is deleted due for this reason and wants to rejoin, you're welcome to do that. 

Last but not least, please show up with a positive attitude and a desire to share fun activities with interesting people! 

64 members · Private