Backpacking New York

California August Camp

## California Adult Summer Camp Our West Coast summer home brings a unique personality that **redefines what it means to be cool**, and it does it without even trying. There is a sense of timelessness that lingers in the warm, dusty fresh air and it is here that we will give you a throwback to a better time. To the time when you played like a kid all day and partied like a grown-up at night and when you never felt the weight of the world on your shoulders. Here you might sweat in the California heat, but you won’t sweat the small things that beat you up back in the real world. This is the escape to happiness you need, where you can turn off the notifications and instead turn up the music then **dance like no-one is watching**. It is a heightened sense of adventure for the thrill-seekers. Come throw yourself into it and you will experience our classic **3 night, all-inclusive** adult summer camp event. Complete with dozens of camp activities, nightly socials, daily events, accommodation, beautiful meals, unlimited drinks and a team that brings it all to you in a kick ass fashion.

New York Labor Day Weekend Camp

## New York Adult Summer Camp **4 days** spent getting outdoors, spending life by the lake and enjoying late nights with firelight in your face. Nights spent dancing beneath the pine trees and under the stars with strangers soon to be friends. A place where you will find an escape from the busy bustle of city life, the daily commute, the work grind and the boring monotony of the normal. This is **[Camp No Counselors](https://www.campnocounselors.com/adult-summer-camps)**[.](https://www.campnocounselors.com/adult-summer-camps) Located in the rugged mountains just **2 hours outside of New York City** lies our flagship summer camp location. Your new home away from home and a resort like camp that is considered to be at the very top of their game. It is here you will experience our 3 night **all-inclusive** adult summer camp event. Complete with dozens of camp activities, nightly socials, daily events, accommodation, beautiful meals, unlimited drinks and a team that brings it all to you in a kick ass fashion. This little slice of outdoor paradise brings back that defining image of childhood, a time that was spent exploring, socializing and forever playing. A time way back when you never even questioned hanging out with new people or trying new things. Here you will leave feeling like you’ve found a connection to something special.

NYO GOES CAMPING

18 DAYS HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS (NEPAL & BHUTAN) - 9/28/2026

Looking for an adventure into the far east of Nepal and Bhutan, then check out this exciting 18 Days escorted tour with Babru, one of our avid travel members and take advantage of some incredible savings. #### Package Includes: * Small groups of maximum 16 travelers * Round trip flights New York-Kathmandu, Kathmandu-New York (Other departure cities available at additional cost). * All intra-flights: Kathmandu-Chitwan, Chitwan-Pokhara, Pokhara-Kathmandu, Kathmandu-Paro & Paro-Kathmandu * 16 nights accommodations * 5 nights Kathmandu * 2 nights Chitwan National Park * 2 nights Pokhara * 3 nights Thimphu * 1 night Punakha * 3 nights Paro * Hotel taxes, fees & service charges * Hotel porterage * All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† * 41 meals: 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners (including 2 home hosted dinners) * Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles * Services of 2 English-speaking tour managers throughout * Nepal (Days 2-9) * Bhutan (Days 10-18) * Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary * Active itinerary with unique cultural features * Bhutan Visa **This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness. The Tiger's Nest visit takes approximately 5 hours and requires a strenuous uphill climb including over 700 steps to reach the temple. All passengers must be able to hike unassisted.** **Tour Highlights** *Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.* * Marvel at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site * Visit Durbar Square, the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari in Kathmandu * Travel to medieval Bhaktapur, known as the "City of Devotees," dating back to the 13th century * View the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath, a world-famous Hindu shrine * Spend three days at a jungle resort in Chitwan National Park, adjacent to the Indian Tiger Reserve * Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Falls * In ancient Patan, "city of fine arts," tour the square filled with Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments * Travel to the spiritual mountain kingdom of Bhutan with its extraordinary scenery and striking monasteries * In Thimphu, observe monks serenely strolling in their crimson robes * Join Buddhists performing their daily rituals at the whitewashed National Memorial Chorten * Drive to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan, pausing to view the astounding snow-clad peaks of Bhutan * Visit Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan with its towering, whitewashed walls * Choose to hike to the world-famous "Tiger's Nest" on the face of a sheer cliff above the Paro Valley **VISA REQUIREMENTS**: A visa is required for both Nepal & Bhutan [Bhutan Immigration Services Portal](https://immi.gov.bt/home/) [Online Services](https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online) Cost: Land tour only: From $6449/pp Land & Air from $7509/pp Single Supplement $1450 Non-Refundable Deposit $300 Final Payment Date: 6/30/2026 **HOW TO GET BOOKED AS PART OF OUR GROUP:** Email me the following information to [Supra1214@aol.com:](http://Supra1214@aol.com/) 1. Your full name as it appears in your passport 2. Your mailing address 3. Your telephone number 4. Your email address 5. Your date of birth 6. Your passport number & expiration dates 7. Your emergency contact info (name and phone number) 8. Type of room needed (single or double). If double, provide the same information for your roommate. 9. Signed credit card authorization (will email upon receipt of items 1-8) **PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT** Participants in this event should note the Liability Waiver in the PAGES section of this Meetup group. Please read it carefully. Members of this group are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is mindful and considerate of the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and other participants in any Active Friends Travel With Friends of the World Meetup activity. It is understood that you have voluntarily chosen to participate in this activity of your own free will. By joining this group and this activity, you agree to the Liability Waiver in the Pages section of this Meetup group. [Events in Washington, DC](https://www.meetup.com/find/us--dc--washington/) Culture International Travel

Tour Du Mont Blanc (TMB), 2026, 7/10 days - Self Guided

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

Hit your bucket list with all the feels on this women’s guided hiking and backpacking weekend! During your Yosemite Half Dome Hike adventure, tour Yosemite National Park as you climb the famous cables of Half Dome with ladies who do their own stunts. Live out every last one of those John Muir nature quotes in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Mountains calling? Check. Between two pines? Check. Walk with nature? Double-check. **GUIDED BACKPACKING IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BACKCOUNTRY** Romp through the backcountry on a demanding, yet epic backpacking trip. Meet your new woman crushes in the Yosemite Valley as the landscape gives way to mountains, waterfalls, and a piney perfume that’ll make Yankee Candle totally jelly. Mother Nature swiped ALL THE WAY right. Leave the phone on airplane mode to immerse yourself in stunning national park backcountry over the course of four epic days. Climb steep, challenging trails to look down upon the Valley with a panoramic view that includes Mt. Starr King, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Illilouette Falls, and plenty of ant-sized tourists with tiny selfie sticks. **HALF DOME: HIKING TO THE TOP** Fuel up for the real MVP—the famous cables of Half Dome! Blast that hiker booty (and bring plenty of water) while ascending 500 feet up a .5 mile of steps carved into the rock. Then, the real fun begins. It’s a 400-foot gain up the top of Half Dome with some points at 70%+ grades. Pace your footwork on wooden slabs spaced out on the climb as you get the upper body workout of a lifetime. Worth it? HELL YES! **BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED** Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can Beastmaster the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with: * a backpack * sleeping bag * sleeping pad * shared tent All you need to do is show up for this Yosemite Half Dome Hike to backpack like a boss and get that National Parks bucket list checked. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

12th Annual Adirondack High Peaks | 4 Nights @ Wilderness Campground

Join us for some strenuous, exhilarating all-day hikes in the Adirondack High Peaks region. **Event Full (8/2)** We’ll stay at Wildnerness Campground at Adirondack Loj, located on Heart Lake, with hike-out access to multiple high peaks including Mt. Marcy. It is a 15 minute drive from Lake Placid. In addition to hiking we will also enjoy swimming, kayaking, hot breakfasts at the Loj, a welcome BBQ, group dinners, campfires, live music and exploring Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. We have 4 sites reserved in the Wilderness Campground, near the washrooms. Each site sleeps 6 people in 3 tents, for up to **24 people total**. Parking is included for 2 cars per site. Additional paid parking is available nearby. **Signup Fee / Campsite Cost: $70 per person** This amount assumes 16 people pay. If more pay, you will get some amount of refund. **Full refunds after 8/5 are not guaranteed.** **To reserve your spot, Venmo @DavidHAndrew “Adirondacks” (last four: 5460).**

Catskill Backpack - The Catskills Six

In order to officially secure your spot on this event and to receive the details email of where to exactly park and meet with us you must register on our site by clicking the link below. https://www.trailboundproject.com/service-page/catskill-backpack-the-catskills-six?referral=service_list_widget Our events typically fill up at 16 people for guided hikes! You won't see the attendees here on meetup as registrations are on our site but we wanted to let you know that we typically see large outings for all of our events! The Catskills Six is our third trip in our Advanced Catskill Backpacking Series — built specifically for TrailBounders who have already completed prior backpacking trips and are ready to increase both physical and technical demand. We will be summiting 6 Catskill 3500 peaks — Rocky (bushwhack), Balsam Cap (bushwhack), Friday (bushwhack), Lone (bushwhack), Peekamoose (half-trailed), & Table (trailed). Expect extended elevation gain and loss, rougher footing, and segments that require sharper navigation awareness. The bushwhack peaks will have some herd-paths, but it will be true bushwhacking from where we will be camped, demanding greater attention to map, compass, and terrain reading while carrying a full pack. Over the course of the weekend, we will: • Travel across six Catskill 3500 peaks • Manage sustained elevation gain and loss • Navigate trail and trail-less terrain • Refine terrain assessment under fatigue • Strengthen pacing and group coordination across longer days Efficiency is no longer just helpful — it becomes essential. Energy management, footing awareness, and disciplined pack systems determine how strong you feel by day two. Day 1 - 4 miles, 550' up, 100' down Day 2 - 6 miles, 1,800' up, 1,800' down Day 3 - 8 miles, 2,200' up, 2,600' down Participants should: • Be comfortable carrying a full pack over extended elevation • Have completed prior TrailBound backpacking trips • Be comfortable navigating rugged, uneven, and at times unmarked terrain This is where strong hikers learn to move with control in complex terrain. Small group. Serious terrain. Real progression. Prerequisites: TBP Backpacking Intro, Easy, and Moderate trips, or equivalent. Email info@trailboundproject.com to discuss equivalents for approval. Minimum Gear: 50-70 liter backpack, shelter (tent, tarp shelter, bivy, or hammock), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, small pillow, lighter, water bottles or bladder for 4-5 liters of water, water filter, small knife, 75’ paracord, cell phone with USB charger & cable, headlamp & extra batteries, canister stove & fuel, cooking pot, utensils, food & snacks, bear hang food bag, first aid kit, personal toiletries, clothing for the weather, & hiking boots. A detailed packing list will be emailed to students after registration and you can contact us with any questions. Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.

Mt. Whitney - day trip

Outdoors Book Club: 438 Days

August’s selection is 438 Days by Jonathan Franklin. Location has been updated to Pier 57. Genre: Survival, Adventure, Nonfiction Pages: ~288 Goodreads: ★4.1/5 After setting out from the Pacific coast of Mexico on what was supposed to be a routine fishing trip, fisherman José Salvador Alvarenga and his young crewmate are swept far out to sea by a violent storm. With their engine dead, radio destroyed, and thousands of miles of open ocean surrounding them, rescue quickly becomes impossible. What follows is one of the most astonishing survival stories ever documented. Adrift for 438 days—more than a year—Alvarenga survives by catching fish with his bare hands, drinking rainwater, eating birds and turtles, and enduring relentless isolation, starvation, storms, and despair. The psychological battle proves every bit as daunting as the physical one as he struggles to maintain hope while drifting across the Pacific. Drawing on extensive interviews and investigative reporting, Jonathan Franklin reconstructs the ordeal in vivid detail while also exploring the controversy surrounding Alvarenga’s incredible claim and the science of extreme human endurance. *For all book club events, we ask that participants come with an open mind. Opinions shared reflect those of the individual, and we ask that all discussion remain respectful so we can exchange ideas freely and without judgment.

Acadia Hiking And Coastal Maine Adventure

### Exploration, Exhilaration, And Eleanor! Get ready for non-stop whiffs of sweet pine as you hike the startingly beautiful coastlines of Maine and Acadia National Park. This 7-day women’s trip takes you far away from a world where everyone needs you… and it includes a sneaky visit into Canada. It all starts in Portland, Maine where we rendezvous, exchange bff necklaces, and hop in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle to our first hike… which is THE best hike. We’ll scale the famous iron rungs of The Beehive, peer into the crystal-clear waters of Bowl Pond, and gape at stunning shoreline cliffs as we explore Gorham Mountain and Sand Beach. Next we’ll scramble the summits of The Bubbles, eat our body weight in seafood in Bar Harbor, and spend an entire day exploring Acadia via sea kayak. Bald eagles, porpoises, otters, and seals send their love and may even pose for a photo thanks to the glorious nature freaks leading our aqua-safari. We’ll tiptoe into the quietside of Acadia, where crowds never reach. And you’ll get your unmissable photo of Somesville Bridge, dammit! At the end of each day, you’ll rest your gorgeous head at our epic Glampsite. Enjoy real beds, ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, good coffee, and the best laughs of your life. Leave the cooking and the backcountry picnics to us. When we leave our Glampsite after four nights, we’ll enjoy one more hike along the Bold Coast Trail, brimming with badass drop-offs and gorgeous views of the Bay of Maine. We’ll break for beers and battered cod in the darling seaside town of Lubec, Maine. And then we’ll whip out our passports to casually cross into Canada like it’s another Tuesday. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. For two nights, we’ll stay in a historic cottage and working museum inside Roosevelt Campobello International Park, the grounds where Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s magnificent summer home is preserved! Fangirl over Eleanor, one of the OG feminists and human rights activists, as we explore the places she called home and even enjoy afternoon tea in her honor. So much First Lady energy! We’ll sneak in a sunrise lighthouse hike and explore more of the epic shoreline of New Brunswick before our last East Coast supper. Can we change our names and stay here foreverrrr? **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-acadia-hiking-and-coastal-maine-tour/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-acadia-hiking-and-coastal-maine-tour/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Banff Hut to Hut Glacier Backpacking and Hiking

Join us on a Banff Canada Hiking + Hut-to-Hut Backpacking Adventure for women only! During your 6-day trip, backpack hut-to-hut in the remote backcountry of Banff National Park. Enjoy day hikes through the towering mountains and glacier fed lakes of the Canadian Rockies. This is not the maple syrup harvest your aunt went to that one time. This is Wild Canada, sister! **GUIDED HIKING IN BANFF, CANADA NATIONAL PARKS** First, spend three days hiking in and exploring nearby national and provincial parks. The town of Banff is surrounded on all sides by them, boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes that Canada offers. Experience the iconic hiking trails in the surrounding parks, the atmosphere of the quaint mountain town, and the quiet backcountry bliss amongst flanneled femmes. Day-hike to turquoise glacier fed lakes, past waterfalls, along pointed mountain ridge lines, and through luscious green valleys. Snap an iconic photo by Moraine Lake to add to your Instagram feed. You’ll feel as if you’re in a fairy tale admiring the chateau from Lake Louise. Also enjoy exploring lesser known trails as our local guides share their favorites hikes. You could be hiking to glacier fed lakes in Banff National Park, past stunning waterfalls in Yoho National Park, up and over a mountain pass in Kananaskis Country and more. **EXPLORING DOWNTOWN BANFF** Each evening, we’ll return to our downtown Banff hotel, roll on some deodorant, and head out on the town to dine as a group. In your free time, soak your beautiful bones in one of the outdoor hot tubs or curl up cat-like beside the outdoor fireplace. Buzzed storytelling is encouraged. **CANADIAN ROCKIES HUT-TO-HUT GUIDED BACKPACKING AND GLACIER CROSSING** On the final three days of your adventure, we leave behind the hustle and noise of Banff and its tourists. Load up a 70L backpack with glacier crossing gear and all of the essentials for a hut-to-hut trek across the Wapta Icefields of the Canadian Rockies. The Icefields are rolling, gentle glaciers that you will trek up and over during the course of three days. Experience first hand a rapidly disappearing mountain landscape while immersing yourself in a truly remote and unique, backcountry environment. Your destination each evening is rustic, remote alpine huts high up in mountains. There aren’t many backcountry treks that you can get the alpine trifecta—glaciers, mountains, and cozy alpine huts! **ALL MAJOR BACKPACKING AND GLACIER CROSSING GEAR PROVIDED** * 70L backpack * sleeping bag * mountaineering boots * climbing harness * climbing helmet * crampons * ice axe * ropes **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/banff-hut-to-hut-hiking-adventure/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/banff-hut-to-hut-hiking-adventure/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)