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  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great way to get outside and play 

    DJ on Dec 19, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great hike and people ! 

    M. Zak on Dec 19, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Fun group of people participate in outings :-) 

    Gina Morri on Dec 13, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Such a nice group of folks! 

    Lisa on Dec 7, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It's a great way to discover hiking spots all around Chicago while also enjoying friendly and interesting company. 

    Betsy on Dec 6, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     If you like to hike, this is THE group! 

    Marija on Dec 6, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Nice folks. Great hiking and camping. 

    Greg on Nov 27, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It's nice to hike. 

    Gabe on Nov 27, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     nice people 

    Kathryn on Nov 22, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This is a great and adventerous group. I have enjoyed every one of the meetups I have been able to attend! 

    Lucy on Nov 2, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Agressive paced hiking, fresh air and interaction with nature. 

    Marty C on Nov 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Very friendly group! 

    Virgil on Nov 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     happy, friendly, well prepared 

    Bob on Oct 31, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Because the people are great. The leaders are well organized. 

    Jim B. on Sep 7, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Easy going and welcoming group! Felt right at home with them in no time on my 1st event. 

    John T on Sep 7, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Very nice group of people 

    Theresa on Aug 6, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The people are really cool and have great ideas for places to go 

    Diane on Aug 6, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     nice people! 

    Jeannie on Aug 5, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great people, good exercise, fun 

    Char on Aug 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Get to see & learn more about Chicago with good people. 

    Helen Jonas on Aug 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     because this is a fun group 

    leebenseng on Jul 2, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I like you guys! I still like you guys! Everyone is friendly and there's lots of opportunity and receptiveness to meeting new friends. 

    Monica C on Jun 16, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I think the most important aspect of a meetup group are the organizers. I think Jack and Paul are great guys and have good experience, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Of course, the members of the group are very important too. The members are across the age spectrum, but the common thread is all are fun to be with. 

    Mayank on Jun 14, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Lovely group of people who love to camp and be outdoors. 

    Margaret on Jun 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Because if you like to have fun outdoors, this is group will make your day. 

    Armando on Jun 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Jacks trips are well organized and well attended. It was good to be with a group of like mined people who love the outdoors. 

    Veronica Bell on Jun 1, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Fun, diverse, and interesting people having fun outdoors. 

    Brian H on May 31, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Interesting people, very good orgnaization, enjoyable activities. 

    Patricia on May 31, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It's a nice social ride group with some interesting people 

    Gary on May 4, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Good, interesting group of people. 

    Gail on May 3, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     friendly group 

    Margarita on May 2, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This is a fun, friendly, experienced traveling group. The group was diversified, motivating, with different experienced levels 

    Linda Slaughter on Apr 27, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great way to get out of the city and meet new folks 

    — A former member on Apr 25, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     If you like to spend time with good people and be outside this is a good group to be with. 

    Beth on Apr 25, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It is nice to hike with people who enjoy outdoor activities. 

    Kristina E. on Apr 19, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Fun and friendly group 

    Susan on Apr 11, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     What could be better for your spirits than walking in the woods with a group of people who appreciate nature and exercise as much as you do. 

    Jeff on Apr 5, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I've been on many events with this group and each one has been different and fun. 

    anna on Mar 21, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It' a great group of people enjoying hiking. Friendly and comfortable, yet the hike was definitely challenging enough. 

    Colette Tracy on Mar 15, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The people I met were friendly, enthusiastic about hiking, and great conversationalists... was fortunate to meet several ladies who have wonderful life experiences from which I could learn. I can't wait to hike with this group again! 

    Heather M on Mar 14, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This type of Meetup is a great opportunity to get outside for some fresh air, kibbitz and burn some calories. 

    Christine C. on Mar 8, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Nice people, good hiking pace. 

    Sharon on Feb 15, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Good company and good exercise. 

    beth on Feb 15, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     good folks :) 

    — A former member on Feb 15, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The preople are sooo friendly, and interesting. And interested in each other. 

    Diane on Feb 15, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     hi, the best out door in winter 

    Rainbow Wang on Jan 19, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Learn about new trails in the area. 

    Peggy P-S on Jan 2, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great way to meet others and get exercise. 

    — A former member on Jan 2, 2009.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Nice people who love to socialize and exercise in the great outdoors. 

    Tracy on Dec 6, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Interesting hikes, friendly people and great organizers. 

    Howard on Dec 6, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     WSH has some very nice folks as members and they schedule a wide variety of hikes in the area. 

    Ron on Nov 29, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This group is a great way to explore various hiking trails that are nearby and to meet some exceptional people. 

    Tanya on Nov 28, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great people, beautiful scenery and good execise! 

    Shawn C. on Nov 28, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Nice bunch of people, friendly and thoughtful, great hikes! 

    Therese P, on Sep 7, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Good exercise and from what I can see, some very nice meeting places 

    Howard on Sep 2, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Nice people, fun to hike with! 

    sandeep on Aug 31, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     great group, friendly, helpful, entertaining 

    Old John on Aug 2, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This is a group where you could come by yourself and walk away with fun memories and if you are lucky you'll make a few new friends. 

    Kelly on Jul 15, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     To get out and do all those things you've always wanted to do and meet great people in the process. 

    Karen on Jul 13, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This is a pretty cool group - with dedicated organizers and very varied participants - great place to meet people! 

    Nikhil on Jul 13, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Excellent way to get some fresh air, stess free exercise, take in some good scenery and feel comfortable hanging out others. No one's a stranger because there's no real core to break into into. 

    Anders on Jul 6, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I love hiking and have enjoyed every hike I've been on with Windy City. The people that lead the hikes are always good and the hikers are friendly and I've made some friends. 

    Lynn on Jul 5, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great idea to get people together for hiking. I would not know where to go on my own nor feel safe. I love it! 

    denise8 on Jul 5, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     If you like to be active and be around some genuine people check it out. 

    Laura on Jul 4, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Because of wonderful members like me? 

    Rose on Jul 4, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It's a great group of people with lots of energy! 

    Audi on Jul 4, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great group and great activities. 

    kurt on Jun 30, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     They are a good group of people to share and explore the outdoors with. 

    Svati on Jun 29, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     good excercise and nice people 

    Dalila on Jun 29, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great group of fun and active people! 

    Melissa on Jun 29, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     You get to meet new people that love the outdoors and enjoy meeting new people. 

    Matt on Jun 28, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     truly ....the best! 

    sharon on Jun 28, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     There is a lot more to see and do around the Chicago area than most people realize, and if you like hiking, then this is a great way to get outside and experience it. 

    barefoot freedom on Jun 22, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     You get a chance to meet a lot of nice people and get to explore great places. 

    Mary on Jun 7, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     awesome 

    Camilla on May 9, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The people are fun, funny, interesting and interested. 

    Ann on May 5, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Thanks for the very well organized event!!!!! 

    Nadia on May 4, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Good for those hikers that enjoy getting a work out rather than just a leisurely walk through the woods. 

    Nettie on Apr 28, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Strong hikers 

    Jack Nugent on Apr 27, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Mike, you and Asst. Organizers did an EXCELLENT job of organizing this and it ran perfect. It was a real pleasure for me to be a part of this and I look forward to more of the events in this group. Your hard work is appreciated and everybody that attended so was so nice! Thank you! 

    Rich on Apr 27, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     All the hikes are always full. Will I ever be able to go on one? 

    Emily on Apr 27, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     A wonderful, diverse group of people. 

    Ruth on Apr 19, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great people who make you feel like family! 

    Buzzy R. on Apr 6, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Excellent venue which really allows you the time to get to know the people in the group. What a great mix of personalities!! 

    Penny on Mar 30, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Nice weather, nice landscapes, a little mud and ice, good exercise and an interesting variety of friendly people. I had a good time. 

    Steve on Mar 17, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I enjoy this group very much. WCH puts together great events. 

    Will on Mar 16, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great people!!! Really really great people. And the trail was beautiful! 

    Deborah on Mar 16, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     interesting group of people 

    Georgia Yelton on Jan 21, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great group ... anxious to share some outings. 

    Dan Reinhart on Jan 12, 2008.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great Day, Great Day! 

    Cathy on Dec 26, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     really great, welcoming people. 

    Amanda on Dec 15, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Very nice folks! 

    Caroline on Dec 4, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Super super super super organized. Very nice people who take care of the group. 

    W.K.R. on Dec 2, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Absolutely fabulous people, kind, sharing, supportive, fun, great company. LOVE this group! 

    Jeudi on Nov 17, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Where else can you meet a couple of dozen great people in one shot? 

    Kathy McCoy on Nov 5, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Would like to meet more outdoor enthusiasts from Windy City. had a great time. 

    Bob on Oct 28, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I had a nise time and thought the people were great. 

    Greg C on Oct 25, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I love the outdoor atmosphere and focus -- hope there are more local, simple type of activities. It might also be nice to have something informal to help people get to know each other a little better -- something like going out for pizza/beer and sharing an organized conversation about nature to "break the ice" between all members. Just a thought. 

    Kathy on Oct 20, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The group was great. Really friendly. I wish that I had gone out for food after! 

    Tim Gavin on Oct 4, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Michael has done a wonderful job with this group and its a real asset to the people of the Chicago Region 

    Comfyjeans on Sep 30, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     This was my 2nd outing and because the group was smaller we all had a chance to talk with and get to know each other. 

    Evelyn on Sep 16, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I am looking forward to more events with this group and meeting more of the members. 

    — A former member on Aug 5, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I love how warm and welcoming this group is. 

    Joy on Aug 4, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great group, great people, very well organized 

    Luda on Jul 9, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great group of people. Everyone was nice, interesting, and friendly. We were able to split into groups of different levels - beginner, intermediate, advanced. 

    Joy on Jul 5, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     You can't beat good healthy exercise on a beautiful day while surrounded by positive people! 

    Phil on Jul 5, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great Mix of people! 

    Georgiann on Jul 4, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I'm very impressed with everyone I've met and talked to so far. 

    Dayna on Jul 4, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I heard they just reached over 1000 members. Way to go Mike! 

    Sam DiMartino on Jul 4, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I'm looking forward to attending another event! 

    Heather on Jul 1, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The Group seems to have a nice mix of intelligent people, all very friendly, though very few young people on this particular occassion. Hopefully I will get to do some more technical, strenuous hikes with the group in the future. 

    — A former member on Jun 21, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Excellent group. 

    — A former member on Jun 12, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Fun group with interesting and nice people. 

    Lana on Apr 20, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     You see breath taking views you didn't realize were so close to Chicago! 

    — A former member on Apr 16, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     It's the people that make it! 

    Conor on Jan 24, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Wonderful people. 

    Sandra on Jan 21, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I enjoy all the people I meet on the hiking trips. Everyone is very friendly and open. 

    — A former member on Jan 8, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     I enjoyed all the new people I met and look forward to the next hike. 

    Beverly on Jan 8, 2007.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Like the group alot and feel comfortable even though I am one of the older walkers 

    Hope Little on Nov 26, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Michael works very hard to make the hikes both adventerous and enjoyable-he is a good and dedicated leader! 

    Susan E. on Nov 13, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Michael is very well organized and does such a good job orchestrating everything. It is greatly appreciated to have such an "on the ball" organizer! 

    Jennifer on Nov 13, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great group! 

    Fred on Nov 12, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Very fun and relaxed group 

    Crystal on Oct 29, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     A great event. Met lots of nice people who like to get out and do things. 

    Patti on Oct 28, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     nice people! 

    melissa on Sep 17, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     The people in this group are kind and generous. They made me feel welcome and encouraged me when I needed it. I am thankful to have had this experience with them. 

    — A former member on Aug 19, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Great , interesting, diverse group of people. 

    CowboyRon on Aug 13, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     very friendly people. relaxing atmosphere 

    Robin Monteiro on Jul 10, 2006.

  • Windy City Hikers Meetup Group

     Good group. 

    Brian on Apr 9, 2006.

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  •  This is NOT a very welcoming group, at least not for guys. I saw the ladies had no shortage of people to talk to, but despite my best efforts (smiling, making eye contact, saying hello, shaking hands, walking at the back of the group, walking at the front of the group and everywhere in between), the organizers pretty much ignored me. 

    —A former member on Feb 27, 2008.

  •  HOWEVER, our big chief leaders sat by their beer cooler without hiking! Is that fair? 

    —A former member on Jul 5, 2007.