Capital Region Nordic Alliance Inc. (CRNA) is an outdoor recreation alliance, located in the capital region of New York State, focusing on year round activities in the Nordic Sports of Biathlon, Orienteering, Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing. Our mission is to provide complete access to core Nordic sports for all populations, particularly those with special needs or who are disabled, and provide comprehensive education and mentoring to ensure maximal benefit to all.

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 o …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Come check out what the greater Albany area has to offer for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a safe atmosphere, to anyone who would to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activities: Kayaking, F …

"The mountains are calling and I must go."--John Muir Outdoor-minded folks who like to hike, kayak and canoe, cave and ski cross-country - that's the Green Mountain Club, Bennington section. In April and May we have trail maintenance trips to spruce up sections of the Long Trail, including from Harmon Hill, south of VT Route 9 in Woodford, north to the top of Glastenbury Mountain. We also take care of the Nauheim shelter (Maple Hill, near Route 9) and the Goddard Shelter (Glastenbury Mountain). …

Looking to connect with adults who share an interest in outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing biking?  Members of this group should also have an interest in community events around the Schoharie Valley.

WELCOME! A casual, social group with an orientation toward; Art, History, Science, Culture, and Outdoor Activities. The activities of the group will always try to include an aerobic component, of varying levels, of at least 1 hour. This group is meant to get you out, stretch your legs, meet new people, and see new things! Hopefully we will all meet new friends! While the Group name references Albany, everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to join!

Everyone knows what soccer is. Most people know that its proper name is Association Football. Most people also know what rugby is but perhaps don't know that its proper name is Rugby Football. And fewer people know that the two sports emerged from a common one, football. (The story that rugby formed from soccer because of Webb Ellis picking up a soccer ball and running with it... sorry: it's patently false). Anyhow, this group is about playing both games. You don't have to play both, however. Bu …

For anyone who loves to get outside and be on the water! Learn about the hottest new sport to hit the waterways and all that it has to offer: stand up paddling! We are located in beautiful Sandy Bay on the east side of Lake George.

The purpose of the group is to bring together people who would like to hike the Long Trail in Vermont, either in sections or end-to-end. Any member can propose some dates when they will be free and what section(s) they want to hike. It's just a place to meet other people to hike with on the Long Trail. No structure, no meetings, no dues. You could call it anarchy, but it's not that well organized. (but...small donations are welcome. Apparently this thing will cost me $144/year until I finish the …

Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood

Are you new to cycling? Have you just bought a bike and want to ride with others? Do you know where the best places to ride are? We are Bike Barn Cycling & Fitness, a full service bicycle shop located in Cohoes, New York and we are coordinating group rides for entry level to moderate level cyclists. Hey, even Lance Armstrong had to start somewhere. The purpose of our rides is to get those who would otherwise not ride their bikes back into the enjoyment of riding. Be it for exercise and staying i …

Hello. I decided to start this group because I love to hike with my dog, and thought it would be fun to hike with other people and thier dogs. The purpose of this group is to meet new people and have fun while exercising ourselves and our dogs. Anyone is welcome to hike whether you have a dog or not. The only requirement is that you love dogs and love to hike.

Espiritu Shaante is dedicated to connecting people to our natural world and each other, our common heritage, using group travel through nature. *** Please note that I as Organizer am about to embark on a 4-6 month thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, and will not be able to schedule meetups for Espiritu Shaante for this time.  For me this is just not a hike, but a pilgrimage with the expectations of a stronger connection and oneness to Nature and those wonderful people who journey with me & thos …

We are a group of people from the Berkshires, Massachusetts and nearby towns who have joined together to hike regional trails, meet new people, and have fun. We have beginners, intermediates and advanced hikers who all want to explore and conquer the regional trails. Ages range from 25 and up. If you want to join us, please chime in and test us out on one of our upcomming hikes. One of our rules is that if you RSVP "YES" and don't show two times in 3 months, you will be placed on a waiting list  …

If you and/or your kids love getting outside and pushing your limits, then this is the club for you. This group is structured to coordinate both strictly adult events as well as separate kid friendly events. The main purpose of the group is to find like minded people who love going on extreme adventures. Whether you're into hiking, mountaineering, adventure racing, kayaking, camping, or hiking in Albany, just to name a few. Other events in the future will include: skydiving, surfing, wake boardi …

We want to get together with others who believe that we all have nature deficit disorder. That we all spend too much time in front of screens. We would like to share how nature nurtures creativity in all forms. Are you, your children, family and friends ready to discover the magic of nature through art, music and dance? Do you want to get out in nature and rediscover your inner-child? Then join us on our rambles.

This group was created for women who want to make new friends in the area. If you are looking for someone to chat, have a cup of coffee, read a magazine, head to a department store sale isle, meet to go for a walk, go to dinner, picnics, movies, clubs, concerts, hiking, swimming and anything else fun we can think of, then this is the group for you. We're always looking for new ideas and on occasion we do family events as well so our Moms aren't left out of the fun. We span the range of ages and …

The Capital Region 30’s and beyond Social Club is geared toward individuals who are 30-something and beyond.   While many of our members are single, this is not an exclusively singles group.   Our goal is to allow members social opportunities to meet new people and have fun doing a wide variety of things. We do all types of activities, like dinner gatherings, concerts, shows, hikes, classes, day trips, festivals, happy hours, museums, sporting events and house parties.   Our events will mostly b …

Welcome to Capital District Kayakers! This group if for paddlers of all experience levels, from beginners to the diehards. We provide an almost full year of paddling and social events from Kingston to Lake Placid, with many being right here in the Capital District. Most trips are for just a few hours but others could be day trips or even overnight...camping and/or hotels. If you are a beginner, we will recommend some local classes or post some here ourselves...don't be afraid to ask for help i …

Purpose: Meet FUN, active people who enjoy a variety of activities. Join: Share your event ideas, meet others and possibly travel too. Have an event IDEA? Please SHARE WITH EVERYONE!! Post it on the message board, or send the organizer an email or greeting. Events we enjoy: Athletic events - running, cycling Socials Dances Dinning Out & Dinner Parties Movies, Movie & game nights Mini-Golf, Go Carts, sporting events (motocross/rally racing) Day trips

If you're you a woman 40, 50, or 60 and wondering if there are still women out there that like to hike, bike, kayak, golf, play softball, snowshoe and/or skate? Guess what?l Today's your lucky day because the answer is yes! A group is starting that does just that! Come join in the fun... we'd love to meet you. Oh, by-the-way... hiking, biking and kayaking are kept at a easy, leisurely pace. We do not hike the High Peaks, and/or try to conquer the rapids of the Colorado River (LOL). We're just lo …