… As a volunteer-driven nonprofit we strive to educate New Yorkers about outrigger canoe paddling and its roots in Polynesian culture. As a community NYO comprises a diverse group of people.  Our interests and backgrounds are as varied as the city we call home.  From Ironman triathletes to recreational paddlers, NYO runs the gambit.  Our diversity allows for an exciting and dynamic group whose camaraderie is derived from a shared love of paddling and being on the water.  Much like our paddlers, ou …

Welcome to the Raft & Snow group/. We are whitewater Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating, camping enthusiasts in the warm seasons and skier and snowboarders in the winter! This is a group that wants to explore every opportunity that is gifted by the nature - be it a waterway, a lake or an ocean front, or a snow slop, ski resort or an ice wall, big walls..... lets get together and have fun! Please also visit our sister groups which are very active in many outdoor activities: The Nex …

There's a bunch of adventure groups out there, and they all look pretty solid. But NYC Backwoods Adventurers is going to run things a bit differently. Sure we'll escape the city for hiking, climbing, rafting, cycling, paddling, beer drinking around a bonfire, cabin laziness, and general shenanigans. But we're also looking to bring the backwoods into the city....think gear swaps, adventure documentary screenings, meetups with professional adventurers, pub crawls, and all manner of enjoyable times …

Rules of Engagement... Fun is the priority. Kayaking and canoeing is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature. Many people are joining this group and do not have their own equipment. There will be one event scheduled each month starting in May to September where renting equipment will be offered. Members are encouraged to post their own trips on the message board and invite others to meet up and join in the fun. Trips should be posted as to how difficult they will be on a scale of 1 to …

its always a good day to make new friends. tired of kayaking alone? want to learn new skills? or if you are interested in trying kayaking to see if you will fall in love with adventure on the liquid sky--come and join us. we offer instruction,companionship,our knowledge of the local waters. its the " no such thing as a free lunch" you heard there is no such thing as...yes its free, all we ask is good company with the spirit of adventure. …

If you love getting outdoors, or are looking for a place to start then this group is for you! Whether you're a beginner, seasoned expert, or anyone in between, all participants are welcome! We will be exploring all types of outdoor activities and meeting like-minded individuals! Westchester county isn't only an incredibly beautiful place, it's also a wonderful resource for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce outdoor activities in a safe atmosphere to anyone who wants to try something …

Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter Outings Committee announces Sierra Club outings in the New York State region and beyond. All our outings are open to Sierra Club members and to the general public at no charge. Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter represents over 50,000 Sierra Club members in New York State (of over 800,000 members in the U.S.) We are a volunteer-run grass roots environmental, conservation and outdoors organization. All our leaders are trained volunteers...come out, enjoy and learn more …

ROWERS WANTED! Hi folks. I live next door to the crab shell. I noticed what a wonderful river this would be to row on. If you would like to help me put an 8 together, drop me a line. Neal D'Alessio

Nature sports for the novice or experienced outdoors enthusiast -- not for beginners or experts. Hikes, not walks. Kayaking, not paddling. Mini-mountaineering, not lead rock climbing. Biking, not pedaling. Cross-Country Skiing -- not downhill skiing. Swimming, not poolside. Overnight tours, backpacking, and triathlons on occasional. As experienced outdoors people, be sure to bring appropriate clothing, gear, food and fluids. ___________________________________________________________   To …

Catch22 Racing came together in 2011 with a focus on having fun while being highly competitive. Our team quickly became one of the top 2 placed NYC teams at all of our regattas with two of our members medaling on the 2011 World Champion Team, Team USA. We are a competitive small team and looking to fill a few spots for the 2012 season and beyond.  We're actively recruiting athletic, competitive, and physically fit men and women (experienced or inexperienced) to help us grow.  If you're looking f …

You will not find many total "Meetups" as such listed on this website calendar. This is due to a lack of funcitionality of the Meetup Website, and not because we don't have a great many things posted into the calendar!  If you would look at our Meetup calendar you will find a great many posted events that will give you a many interesting events occuring around the area. We have set up this Meetup Site to function as your 'homebase' so that you can find conveniently in one location many harbor/wa …

… Alpine snowboarding and freeride snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing, mountaineering and we also do kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, telemark skiing, sailing, paddling, bicycling, mountain biking, ice skating, night hiking, thru-hiking etc. during warmer seasons and anything sounds fun for outdoors adventurers. There are so many great adventures ahead - let's go! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ …

SURFING SURFER !!!  Looking for buddies to go out surfing with? All levels are welcome. We surf Rockaway, Long Beach and Lido as well as other areas in the NY/NJ area. Everyone is welcome to join!

Are you a hacker, designer, or startup founder? Do you like playing ping pong? Then this is the group for you. We get together to talk about tech startups, discuss our latest software hacks, or get UI design advice; all over friendly games of table tennis.   FAQ: Q: Why only founders, hackers, and designers? A: So we all have something in common Q: What if I suck at ping pong? A: That's ok. Noone's going to make fun of you. Everyone sucked at some point, right? Q: Do I need to bring my own ping …

Meet other local Adventure Racing Enthusiasts. Adventure Racing is an emerging extreme sport with well-known worldwide races, such as the Eco-Challenge and Primal Quest. Our goal is to train athletes in the disciplines that are the core of adventure racing - mountain biking, orienteering, trekking and paddling - so they can make it to the starting line prepared and ready to race. Designed for beginners and seasoned pros alike, New York Adventure Racing promotes the sport of adventure racing …

Our focus is enjoying nature by doing beginner and intermediate Hikes; Rock Scrambles, Rafting, Kayaking, Snowboarding, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Easy Backpacking, Great  beer and wine Socials. We love an adventurous day out in nature and sharing good company.  The group is free of any fees. Join us if you want to come rock climbing and backpacking with good folks from all walks. HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING. BACKPACKING, BACKPACKIN …