Welcome to Asheville to all of our Transplanted Friends! Welcome to Western North Carolina’s Meetup group for all y’all who have come from all over the world to make these mountains your home. Whether you just got off the plane or have been here for decades, this group is for you. For the last three years, even as we have been known as the Asheville Ex-New Yorkers Meetup Group, we opened up this great group to include folks from cities all over the world. As long as you are friendly, inclusive, …

We are a female-only group and the purpose of this group is to get together with other women for fun and laughs.  Our monthly dinners are very popular and a great way to meet someone different each month as we have women from all walks of life in our group.  Unlike a specialized group we have different activities all the time - movies, dinner, music, crafts, sports, hiking, etc - whatever you're up for.  If you don't see anything on the schedule that interests you, then make a suggestion for the …

This is a group for backpackers serving the Blue Ridge Mountains area. Our focus will be backpacking as we have numerous hiking groups in the area. Please list your level of experience on your profile so that the organizers will be aware that you qualify for an event. We will attempt to schedule a variety of trips ranging in levels of difficulty as well as some events for kids. We will also set up backpacking clinics for beginners that are new to backpacking. So, if you're the type that hates le …

I started this group because we hike a lot with our kids and we wanted to share the experience with other families in the area.  We pick a different spot to hike once or twice a week and we all meet-up for the hike.   And now that the group has been up and running for several years, I have to say that it is one of the days a week that I look forward to the most.  SInce many of us started out with Preschoolers, the group used to be called hiking with preschoolers, however, now those kids are ente …

A bunch of folks who Carpe diem! We will be hiking, camping, bicycling, backpacking, going to movies, going out to eat etc... I also encourage you to be an organizer !!

WENOCA is a part of the Western North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club. We seek to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. We invite you to join us if you are someone who cares about the world we live in - the Sierra Club needs you. We are now on meetup.com as a way for more members of the community to learn about our activities which range from the social hikes and picnics to political actions and educational presentations.

This meet-up group is geared for people who are looking to get some exercise by walking and hiking at a more moderate and easier pace than what the usual hiking club in the greater Asheville area offers. We will seek out more level hiking trails with no more than 1,000 foot elevations and range anywhere from 3 - 7 miles in length with a social element of either starting or ending the walks and hikes with an optional shared meal at a restaurant near the hiking/walking destination. Just because th …

This group is inclusive of anyone who shares the beliefs of Humanism or Freethought.  Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or any dogma.  Humanism believes in the prmacy of human, rather than divine or supernatual matters. We hold a variety of meetups including coffee-shop social chats, book studies, lectures, movie viewing, invited speakers, bar hopping …

This group is for women who like to get out and enjoy life to the fullest! Formerly “Greenville Hiker Chicks (20s and 30s)," this group now has a new name that incorporates all aspects of what this group has become. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” is a group of ladies who enjoy being active and having a good time. From hiking to mud runs to going out to eat, we just enjoy getting out and about! While this group schedules many events that are fitness- or health-oriented, we also plan many social even …

Although our mainstay is hiking we've also  been  biking, camping, kayaking, walking and eating with cameras.  Just about anything outdoorsy with camera included.   The trails we choose range from easy to moderately strenuous and almost all include rocks, roots, and elevation changes. On hikes we do the buddy system which allows more opportunities to take pictures as photographers are of a very curious nature and tend to wander off. Cameras are not required but highly recommended. From our exper …

Let's get out there and enjoy nature and other activities that our lives have to offer.  I love to be out there and just having some good hearted fun with others and meet new people.  No matter what life has to throw at you, getting out and being happy makes for a better lifestyle, so join me and others in all sorts of "adventures"...you  are welcome to make suggestions... Thanks ....

This purpose of this group is to promote and share the ancient practice and philosophy of yoga and meditation. One of the ways we do this in Asheville is through Hiking Meditation. We are surrounded by such beautiful mountains! Please visit our main website to learn more: www.meditateasheville.org  or www.mipsm.org

Founded in 1968, our club is a non-profit volunteer-run group which welcomes newcomers to join us on all hikes. We specialize in hikes that challenge all skill levels and fullfill the varied interests of our hikers. Our membership includes families, married couples and singles of all ages. Our club has approximately 400 members.  We have decided to use this site as a means to bring our activities to the attention of the Meetup world. Please view our "Calendar" to see a detailed description of th …

We are looking for women that want to have fun, and willing to try new things without drama, new to the area or just want to connect with other women to build new friendships. We meet monthly for happy hour/dinner. We love to try new things, if we can think it, we can do it: hiking, rafting, walking, dancing, biking, local events, museums, theatre, wineries. Married, divorced, single, straight, lesbian, or whatever this group is mindful and respectful of all. This group is private, to protect th …

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT A DATING GROUP!!! This group is for single individuals that fall between the ages of 45-55 and that live in the Greenville or Spartanburg county area, or within about a 25-mile range from downtown Greenville. The group's focus is to find other area singles who want to go out and live life to its fullest.  Some may be newly single, while others may have been single for years.  Whatever your circumstances are, as long as you want to get out, make some new friends, and do s …

I want to introduce my 16 month old to the outdoors and looking for others who enjoy the outdoors and teaching the love of the outdoors to there kids.

Looking for freespirited individuals that want get out and have fun! Anything goes, hiking, games, dancing, dinner, etc! So if you were born to play, this may be the group you've been looking for!

This Meet up group is all about getting you and your dog(s) out into the city! We will be getting together in the local dog parks as well as for hikes in the surrounding areas and around the downtown area. We will also be hosting special events like our "Canines and Cocktails Hour" and will also host training classes for your puppy or adult dogs! Hope to "Meet Up" soon!!!

Non-strenuous exercise with a social flair. Meet weekly to walk. Re-group occasionally for dinner and socializing. We will go out of town for an occasional leisurely hike. Misc other activities will be added as well. Help and suggestions are incouraged. Plus, anyone can create and host an activity! So if you don't like the dates and times of the activities offered than create one that you do like. If you need help just let me know.

The Mission of the Carolina Mountain Club is • to explore the mountains of Western North Carolina and adjacent regions through its hiking trails and rivers, • to carry out the responsibilities we have been given by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to develop and maintain our assigned section of the Appalachian Trail and to act as its stewards, • to develop and maintain other hiking trails in Western North Carolina as approved by the Club Council, • to encourage the conservation of our natural s …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, camping, backpacking, traveling, dancing and practice Korean language. I started this group to make new friends and share the good thoughts. Looking forward to explore the outdoors with everyone. 이 그룹은 등산, 캠핑, 여행, 건전한 댄싱 등에 관심이 있는 분들이 한국어와 영어를 함께 사용할 수 있는 건전한 모임입니다. 긍정적이며 좋은 생각을 나누고 정신과 육체 건강에 모두 좋은 등산을 하며 친구들도 사귈 수 있습니다. 맑은 공기를 마시며 아름다운 경치를 즐기고 새로운 곳을 찾아가 보는 작은 모험도 함께 할 수 있기를 바랍니다.

Join us for twice weekly hikes that alternate among four fairly standard routes. Typically, we take the same hike twice weekly, three of which are along the mountains-to-sea trail, running alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. Once a month, we go on a hike among the 25 miles of hiking trails within the campus of Warren Wilson College. We focus on weekday hikes, with occasional weekend jaunts. Because we do the same hike twice each week and then repeat it every fifth week, the emphasis …

This group is being started as a branch of The Charlotte Metro Christian Singles however I don't want to limit it to only singles so that is why I'm calling it a social group instead of a singles group! Now at times I may cross promote meetups with the Charlotte group until our group grows but I would like to see our group be able hold its own eventually. I am currently a member of several meetup groups in the Charlotte area cause those are the most active groups with the most members. The main …

I am creating this group in hope of uniting some great people. People with a positive outlook on life. People who enjoy having fun. People who value meeting new people from all walks of life. Do you love life? Do you look forward to expanding your horizons by meeting new people and doing exciting things? This group may be for you!

I thought it would be great to create meet up where people with similar interest can share information about trails in WNC area and plan group ride/hike. I want all members to enjoy the ride without feeling pressure to catch up. I remembered riding with guys that I felt like throwing up. If you're a guy but don't have instinct to chase other bunnies/racing/compete, or go way ahead of us, you're more than welcome to join our ride. No matter how skilled/experienced rider you are, I hope we can alw …

Bored? Wanna' make some new friends while trying some new activities? Well, you're in the right place. We are an open-minded, fun-loving bunch that is tired of being bored in Shelby. So, come on out and explore some new ideas, embark on some new adventures, and meet some new friends along the way!

This is an easy hiking and outdoor activity/nature group for families. Families all all types are welcome - single moms, toddlers, middle-aged schoold kids, high-schoolers, two-parent families, gay, straight, grandparents, tall, short, young & old... I've been watching meetup for a hiking/outdoors fun group for parents & kids and haven't found one that includes older kids. I have a middle-school aged daughter and we enjoy short hikes, waterfalls and the like and would like to try some other fun …

This group is about getting information about climbing Kilimanjaro and Tanzanian safaris led by Macon Dunnagan who has led 26 climbs up the highest mountain in Africa. He goes back to climb Kilimanjaro for the 27 time in June.