Please read this general information carefully to be sure this is a good fit for you as we are looking for active, committed members. This group's original aim is for experienced hikers, backpackers, and snowshoers who do moderate to strenuous rated trails and want to get out often and build lifelong friendships with similarly motivated people.  **See final message about the composition of the group.**  The founding group members met through NW Hikers.net.  However, we also do some shorter outin …

Join this group of amazing women and meet other moms "in the northend" (north of Seattle) for activities for moms & kids and family events. This group is geared primarily for active moms & kiddos under 5. "Active" doesn't mean we go hiking & running all the time, but that we like to get out of the house and do stuff! Group Guidelines: ~ We require a photo of yourself in your profile. We would love if your profile picture is headshot or close photo where we can see your face. This is very helpf …

Are you a young professional in your 20's to early 30's? Do you want to make friends, have fun, and explore what the north end has to offer? Are you interested in finding local venues that rival what you can find in Seattle for a fraction of the price and commute time? Here are some examples of past meetup based on member suggestions: Wine and Dine : happy hours, BBQ’s, potlucks, cooking classes, wine tasting … Recreation: Pub Trivia, ice skating, dancing, pool, bowling, game nights, Animals: …

Where singles of any age can come and socialize and have fun. We will be doing things like hiking, going to the beach, movies, barbeques, dancing, museums, whale watching, etc. Come and have fun with others who share your interests.

Everett Mountaineers is a group of about 900 hikers, scramblers, and climbers who get out every weekend throughout the year exploring the cascades on water and on the highest of peaks in Washington state. Join us in November to learn about upcoming winter and spring courses we teach.  It's a great way to learn how to be prepared for the outdoors.  Our volunteers come from many many years of experience, and for the small cost, it's a great value for what you get. Some upcoming courses include, no …

This is a group about socializing with others without the use of alcohol. We have get-togethers like pot-luck barbecues, movie nights, game nights, an evening of pool or bowling, walks or hikes, a day at the lake, etc., where no one involved is interested in including alcohol as part of the fun, and the activity doesn't end by migrating to the bar. This group is for all ages, and whether you've just quit drinking; drink on occasion, but want to participate in 100% non drinking gatherings, or ha …

Mega Activities on a short spontaneous notice. This includes bowling, volleyball, movies, theater, hiking and anything else that comes to mind. This is for singles and couples and any one who likes to have fun and PARTY!!! You can give me a call or email with any ideas. I look forward to meeting new people. Let's have some FUN!!

This is a group for people who like to get out exploring with their dogs.  Hikes and walks will mainly be scheduled for the Seattle area and north. You do not need to own or bring a dog to join us, you just need to be willing and comfortable hiking with dogs. I am not an experienced guide, but over the past year have done a number of hikes and am wanting to find others that are passionate about getting out as well. http://www.meetup.com/north-end-hikes-and-walks-with-dogs/about/ Disclaimer: We a …

Welcome & thank you for checking out the Northwest Hikers 50 Plus Meetup group! As our name suggests, we enjoy hiking with fun, friendly folks who are part of the “Baby Boomer" generation. Remember… age is just a number!! The Pacific Northwest offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature. Our group’s primary objective is to experience this beauty while having fun hiking with like-minded friends. We focus on safety, courtesy/patience, and member involvement. Our hikes vary i …

This is a group for those who like to hike and want to expand their hiking experience. It is for beginner, intermediate and advanced hikers. There will be hikes for different levels of experience. The hikes will be approximately once a month, usually the 1st Saturday of the month.

Hello everyone! Do you consider yourself a little sassy and would like to enjoy your free time with other like-minded ladies? This group is for those of us who are over 30 and under 60 years young and want to find friendship and fun with women either single, empty nester or just need to have some girl time without the hubby. We will be doing anything from dinners, happy hours, shopping trips, classes to learn something fun like jewelry making, soap making or even dancing lessons. Anything you ca …

There have been times when I wished that I knew other single parents in the same situation, so  we could offer each other support , advice and encouragement, growing a real community. It is out of this desire, that this group is born. In this group, will be many fun things to do; coffee dates, playdates, hiking, clothes swap, pony rides, potlocks, dancing to fun music, getting muddy- or dressed up, anything you can think of.. you can plan events too. The group will be full of happy times, of let …

This group of parents enjoys the outdoors and sees the value of their children experiencing the great outdoors regardless of weather conditions (rain or shine). This group will be geared towards young children.  Activities include hiking, biking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, sledding/snow tubing, playing on the beach, tidepooling, berry picking, etc. as the main activity along with a sack lunch. As membership grows, the shared knowledge base grows. I am looking forward to experiencing well-known area …

This group is about family activities including weekend getaways and escapes in the Northwest for families (moms, pops and kids) to places away from the Seattle Metropolitan area.  Exploring rural, mountain, seaside, historic towns, ghost towns, cowboy towns, mining towns, hick towns, lost towns, and country sides that are quaint, educational, and interesting, as well as enjoying the beautiful Pacific NW outdoors. The outings will mostly involve tent camping, trailer camping, car camping, and ca …

To explore socializing options for interracial couples in the north end.  Relax and socialize or Discuss the similar challenges & issues that we face, and the rewards of our situations, with others who can relate! My husband and I have 6 children from age 18 to 28, and can now spend more time socializing but don't always want to explain our existence as a multiracial couple.  We are interested in dancing, dining, going to movies, having game nights, hiking, walking, and exploring interesting bar …

This group is designed for people, in their twenties or thirties, that moved here from somewhere else and are having a hard time finding an actual social circle, or want to expand their current one. Many of the other meetup groups out there don't get together enough to actually develop friendships, but we try to get together at least once a week.  That way, instead of having the same conversations about your job and your hometown over and over, you can really get to know people.  If that sounds …

Congrats on becoming a part of the blossoming yoga community in Bothell.  This meetup provides an opportunity for like minded individuals to integrate the lessons learned in a yoga class in their everyday lives.  Leela in sanskrit means divine play. Come play with the yoga community, as we thoroughly cover and discuss philosophy topics such as the 8 limb path to yoga, chakras, intro to ayurveda, sacred books pertinent to yoga, of karma and dharma,  tantra, kriyas, mantras, mudras, and meditation …

This meetup is a way for ladies in the north Seattle area to come together and get to know each other over time.  I am interested in fitness, hiking, biking, reading and dance.  As women over 40 we go through lots of life changes and this group is a way to support you in making those changes.  I wll set our first meet-up date and time after I hear back from the group e-mail I sent out - welcome to the group.

Serves as a meetup for Run 2 Be Fit.  Not your typical fitness class!  Whatever your goal is, we'll help you achieve it w/cardio, running, endurance, and interval training. Also serves as  Meetup Group is for dog owners to walk, jog, and run with their dogs in the North area. Non-dog owners always welcomed and must be comfortable with dogs in the group.

For folks who love the outdoors and want enjoyable companionship for walks, hikes, nature exploration, photography, etc. This is a "gentler" type of hikers group, in that extreme work-outs or competition are not the idea here. LEt's meet more folks from our No. Seattle area or from anywhere else. We can Meet-up as often as we choose, weekdays or Weekends, 2-8 mile hikes in No. Seattle to start and then beyond!! Would love another person to lead this meet-up group with. I am newer to Meet-up and …

Do you like trail running? Hard to find others to go with on weekdays? Well, look no further. This group is ideal for evening-shifters, late-risers, the unemployed, or just people looking for a workout on weekdays!  I plan for these events to start late-morning (11ish) to accommodate a different schedule, unlike most groups which start before 6am. Slow and fast runners are welcome--we can each go at our own pace, but it is nice to at least start with someone and know that others are out there.  …

This group is a once a month camping trip to areas within a 3 hour drive from the Seattle Metro. Everyone welcome. The emphasis on solo campers who like to camp, hike, explore the local town, raft, or just hang around a campfire with a book with the option of joining others for loosely organized activities. Evening campfire as a group at the happy face flags. Place a happy face at your site to identify yourself as a meetup group member (optional). For anyone who wants company on an activity, may …

This group is for women who are highly sensitive (as coined by Elaine Aron), love to be outdoors, and want to meet some new people. All ages are welcome, except children. We may occasionally have a hike with children, but it'll be designated as so. Friendly dogs are welcome if the trail allows them. Most hikes will be during the weekday while my children are in school. We usually meet once a week. We will occasional have weekend hikes. If you want a hike on a certain day or time, please feel fre …

Zen-Like--Are you spiritual and contemplative and find that in nature you can connect with that side of yourself? Do you feel closer to God, Spirit, the Universe, or whatever name you have for that ineffable something, when you’re surrounded by nature? Does the shaman(esse) within you just want to touch your feet to the ground, stick your nose into the foliage, breathe in and say ahhh? If so, then you may really enjoy being a part of our community, make friends and enjoy the green and lush North …

This is a landscape photography group for people who already put their cameras through some serious clicks and want to hang out with people who are like minded. I've found that the majority of the current groups have members that are mostly beginner photographers and would like to put together a group of people who know their stuff and want to teach & learn from one another. Do you think nothing of only owning L glass? Could you show off luminosity masking in CS6? Whether your expertise is HDR, …

This is a group of free thinkers who like slow walks in our local parks while sharing knowledge about trees, plants, birds, mushrooms and all of our edible berries.

I'm looking for a group that will inspire each other to help to attain our different fitness goals. A MUDD Run, hike or other fitness chellenges that might be on our bucket list. We will get toned, increase strength, & cardio endurance with the new work out format called QiFORZE. It's set to music that will push us through the routines and add a lil extra incentive for the challenges. We can set our own fitness goals with a standard physical test to check our strengths & cardio after a 6 week pe …

"Let's get together for activities in the Eastside area that are somehow related to friendship, fitness, food and fun. We can have events like vegetarian potlucks, dinners and movie nights, meditation circles, yoga classes, hike and bike the great outdoors........ and anything else that inspires us to grow, share and connect.