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#147883 - 03/16/11 03:34 PM How to find backpacking friends
kotabear Offline
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Registered: 03/16/11
Posts: 1
Loc: florida
Is there a site, chatroom, ect. where you can meet other backpackers looking to go on multi-day hikes such as the A.T. or C.D.

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#147886 - 03/16/11 03:44 PM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: kotabear]
dragoro Offline
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Registered: 03/23/10
Posts: 15
Loc: Michigan
On the AT at least, it pretty uncommon not to run into people. I just start alone and meet people on the trail.

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#147890 - 03/16/11 04:42 PM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: kotabear]
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Registered: 07/20/07
Posts: 127
Loc: Ohio
meetup.com often has hiking/backpacking groups near major metro areas. You can also join groups there which are based out of metro areas near your preferred trails.

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#147905 - 03/16/11 10:54 PM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: ohiohiker]
OregonMouse Online   content
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Registered: 02/03/06
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Google for hiking clubs in your area.

If you fill out your profile a little more, there very likely is someone here familiar with online forums or organizations in your area.


Edited by OregonMouse (03/16/11 10:57 PM)
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#147906 - 03/17/11 12:00 AM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: ohiohiker]
lori Offline
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Registered: 01/22/08
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Originally Posted By ohiohiker
meetup.com often has hiking/backpacking groups near major metro areas. You can also join groups there which are based out of metro areas near your preferred trails.


Except, meetup whacked up their software to the point that most outdoor sporting groups are fleeing in droves.

Try google - Sierra Club too. There are Sierra Club outings all over the world.
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#147920 - 03/17/11 10:19 AM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: kotabear]
Slowfoot Offline
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Registered: 04/22/05
Posts: 159
Loc: Missouri
You could try www.thebackpacker.com. They have a "trips" section where people announce trips. I don't know if they let anyone go who wants to, but it might be worth checking out. I hadn't been to the site in years, but just checked it to make sure it was still there. I did once go on a trip that was scheduled there, but found out about it from another source. The forums there didn't appeal to me due to the trolls.

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#147923 - 03/17/11 11:06 AM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: lori]
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Also, Yahoogroups - there is a JMT list. Might be lists for other major trails.

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#147945 - 03/17/11 09:49 PM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: lori]
Kent W Offline
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Registered: 10/15/09
Posts: 607
Loc: IL.
I suggest going to a well traveled trail. Get down to your Happy Hippi Hikin Suit. AKA Stark naked. Put you pack on and Hike! I gaurantee if you come across someone that wants to hike with you. Well now that is a Hikin Partner For Life!
Just Kidding !whatever Most of the other suggestions were! Would be truely Horrible if someone with there kids came up the trail.
Pricless! If ya found a friend for life!

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#147954 - 03/18/11 02:18 AM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: Slowfoot]
jps1021 Offline
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Registered: 12/27/09
Posts: 58
Loc: Vegas
Originally Posted By Slowfoot
You could try www.thebackpacker.com. The forums there didn't appeal to me due to the trolls.


Charlie? Is that you, Charlie?

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#147968 - 03/18/11 03:00 PM Re: How to find backpacking friends [Re: jps1021]
Slowfoot Offline
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Registered: 04/22/05
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Loc: Missouri
No, I'm not Charlie. I never posted there.

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