What we’re about
Welcome hikers, adventurers, and book lovers
We are an 'Outdoor adventuring / lifelong learning' mashup: We welcome you to Join other like-minded people as we embrace the rigors and exhilaration of hiking, rucking (hiking with weighted pack), adventuring, and discussing ideas & books. We welcome creative mental meanderings.
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We are a non-profit organization. Our FREE programs include
- St Louis area hikes: We will have local hiking events each month, primarily in Forest park, but will sample other areas
- Lifelong learning: Book discussions and Conferences: All varieties of books and ideas. We will use a mix of zoom meetings and in-person sessions (and of course we will discuss books and ideas while we hike)
- Adventure discussions (online and in-person): We discuss adventures of all kinds and provide tips on how to get the most out your adventures
- You can find more about our "Parent" organization here
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We operate with donations. Those who support Medallion with a $50/year subscription are referred to as 'Fellows.'
- You can support Medallion as a Fellow here
- By becoming a Fellow you join a constructive and engaged community of like-minded people.
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Medallion Fellows can join other Fellows on a variety of DIY trips including:
- Colorado trip: Our signature event is an annual weekend trip to Colorado. For those interested, we will try to summit a 14er (a peak higher than 14,000 feet).
- Grand Canyon trip - Five day trip with three days hiking/camping: Day 1: Air/car travel to South Rim; Day 2: Leave at sunrise to hike South Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch and camp at Bright Angel Campground, Day 3: Hike to Havasupai garden campsite, Day 4 hike Bright Angel trail to Rim, Day 5 Head home.
- Camp Innsbrook: Participate in the Adventure challenge
- Many other adventures and trips
- You can learn more about Fellow trips here.
Who should become Members: People who love exploration and who wish to advance their adventure and growth mindset. We seek a happy combination of hiking/rucking, sharing ideas, and socializing.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cancelled 1/11/25 Hike / Ruck in Forest Park:Picnic Pavilion #7, St. Louis, MO
Ron King - organizers (difficulty 1 out of 5). Join us for a trek in Forest Park STL and some tips on healthy walking. Good fellowship, fresh air, and a fun outside activity.
Location: Pavilion #7 on Wells Drive: Just as a heads up: There will be a run that day leaving from the Visitors center, but it should not affect us.
· Meeting time:- 9:30 AM: We will provide tips on healthy walking.
- 10:00 AM: Start hike (we try to leave on time so you might want to arrive a few minutes early)
· Meeting place: Next to Pavilion # 7 on Wells Drive.
· Hike length: Again, game day call, but we expect 3 to 5 miles depending on hikers’ preferences
· Hiking duration: Game day call, but shoot for about one and a half hours.
· Surface: We expect to hike on blacktop or dirt paths (also game day call)
· Dress: Layers and good walking shoes
· Food and drink: Bring some water and snacks
· Rest rooms: There are restroom very close (they have remained open each time I checked)
· Parking: Should be plenty of free street parking
· Go/No go plans: We plan to hike rain or shine or cold or hot
·Topic of the day: Stay tuned - 1/11/25: From the Frigid to the Tropical at the Climatron - 10 free ticketsBotanical Gardens, St. Louis, MO
From the Frigid to the Tropical: A Medallion Adventure Club Experience.
Join us at the Missouri Botanical Garden's Climatron! for a unique winter escape.
10 free tickets provided by Nick & Sharon Pavlovits.
If interested: RSVP by contacting Nick at nick@moonriversigns.com
First come, first serveEvent Details:
Date: Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Meeting Point: Main Entrance, Missouri Botanical Garden
Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63110The Adventure:
Step out of the crisp St. Louis winter (expected temps in the low 30s) and into the balmy 85°F paradise of the Climatron. Experience a dramatic 50-degree temperature shift as we explore this geodesic wonder housing over 2,800 tropical plants, cascading waterfalls, and exotic birds.
What to Expect:
A self-guided 90-minute tour through this tropical paradise
Layer-friendly adventure (you'll want to shed those winter coats!)
Photography opportunities amid rare tropical specimens
What you could bring:
Camera
Layered clothing
Your curiosity and sense of adventure!
"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." - 1/29/25: Books and a beverage: The Little Prince6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO
- Join us for an engaging discussion of ideas and experiences.
- No need to have any expertise or to have read the book, but if you have a chance to read, please come with your favorite quote from the book!
- We will meet at the Karaoke lounge 6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130 (but we are just using the space - there will not be food or beverages). It is a bit tricky to find, but the entrance is from North side of Delmar Blvd.
- Bring a beverage and/or snacks if you wish.
- After the book discussion, we plan go to a Delmar loop restaurant for a bite for those interested.
“All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
We are so focused on the "matters of consequences" nowadays, how often do you pause and ask yourself: Am I doing the things that make sense to my inner child? Do you ever get a sense of sorrow while thinking that you had to give up on your childhood dreams because of the reality?
Come and join us for a book discussion of The Little Prince on January 29th. Let's hear each others' interpretations of the different characters from the book, as well as our perspectives about love, responsibilities, childhood, adulthood, life, death, etc.
Amazon link for book: https://a.co/d/7qabeFN
YouTube audio to watch with your children: https://youtu.be/APG1upS8LDw?si=UKc1nnv2n1_38v5N
Website for The Little Prince Club: https://www.lepetitprince.com/en/ - 2/1/25 Hike in Forest Park: Come early for tips on healthy hikingPicnic Pavilion #7, St. Louis, MO
Ron King - organizers (difficulty 1 out of 5). Join us for a trek in Forest Park STL and some tips on healthy walking/hiking/rucking. Good fellowship, fresh air, and a fun outside activity.
Location: Pavilion #7 on Wells Drive:
· Meeting time:- 9:30 AM: We will provide tips on healthy walking.
- 10:00 AM: Start hike (we try to leave on time so you might want to arrive a few minutes early)
· Meeting place: Next to Pavilion # 7 on Wells Drive.
· Hike length: Again, game day call, but we expect 3 to 5 miles depending on hikers’ preferences
· Hiking duration: Game day call, but shoot for about one and a half hours.
· Surface: We expect to hike on blacktop or dirt paths (also game day call)
· Dress: Layers and good walking shoes
· Food and drink: Bring some water and snacks
· Rest rooms: There are restroom close (but they may not be open this time of year)
· Parking: Should be plenty of free street parking
· Go/No go plans: We plan to hike rain or shine or cold or hot
·Topic of the day: Stay tuned
