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Backpack to Beautiful Lake Schmidell

Backpack to Beautiful Lake Schmidell

Fri, Jul 24, 3:00 PM
From Backpackers of the American West
5.0

When your RSVP, please text me at 530-450-5768 to set up a time to talk about your fitness level, details of the trip, etc. I have a permit to camp at Lake Schmidell in Desolation wilderness On July 25th we will backpack to and camp at gorgeous Lake Schmidell, 6 miles, 2,000 gain, On July 26th and July 27th we will do day hikes in the area. On July 28th we will pack out the same route Our entry and exit are Bayview trailhead. It will be a very slow, picture taking pace about 1 mile per hour.. I Kathi Simonsen reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time. * PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETUP AFFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE FULL LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY on [Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5vagycqs7imueqnm4foud/Backpackers-of-the-American-West-Rules-and-Regulations-3-9-25.pdf?rlkey=q84l4kchrawlfa0yyugvkhvjo&st=zm3zzw76&dl=0).

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Introduction to Scottish Country Dancing!

Introduction to Scottish Country Dancing!

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 AM
From Berkeley Scottish Country Dancing Meetup Group
4.8

Join us for Scottish music and social dancing in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Share joy, laughter, and great exercise. Our instructors will guide you through the steps. No partner or experience is needed, and you don't need to wear a kilt or have Scottish heritage. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. (Also, wear flat non-slippery shoes!)

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Alaska Glacier Cruise from San Francisco (10-Night) via The Inside Passage

Alaska Glacier Cruise from San Francisco (10-Night) via The Inside Passage

Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM
From " Last-Minute Backpackers " Camping, Hiking, Outdoors & More
4.8

Here is a true Meetup to fill your summer with joy, adventure and new friends! Join us for a 10-night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise that’s packed with impact, not just time at sea. Let’s trade the summer heat in the city with glacier-draped landscapes, wildlife, and endless scenic seas and share it with like-minded people! **Why This Meetup Trip Is Pure Magic?** * We sail round-trip from San Francisco, making travel easy for all Californians. * Discover Alaska’s stunning fjords, glaciers, and coastal towns—epic scenery everywhere you look. * It’s more than a standard cruise—this is Meetup community time at sea, with mixers, games, and social adventures included! **Our Route:** * Mon Aug 3 – Embark from San Francisco at 4:00 PM * Tue–Wed Aug 4-5– Fun Days at Sea (relax, explore onboard!) * Thu Aug 6 – Juneau, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM * Fri Aug 7 – Skagway, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM * Sat Aug 8 – Tracy Arm Fjord, glacier cruising! * Sun Aug 9 – Ketchikan, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM * Mon Aug 10 – Prince Rupert, BC, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM * Tue–Wed Aug 11-12 – More at Sea — swim, spa, dance! * Thu Aug 13 – Arrive San Francisco at 8:00 AM **Our Ship is Carnival Luminosa:** * Opened 2009, refurbished 2022—bright, welcoming, and full of light. * Onboard features: Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, RedFrog Rum Bar, Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club, Cloud 9 Spa, and Serenity retreat. * The ship keeps the fun going with bars, shows, a spa, and more! **Special Group Pricing:** As a Meetup group, we’ve locked in a special rate: * $1,244 per person for an interior cabin, double occupancy, all taxes & port fees included (limited availability) * Upgrades available to ocean-view, balcony, or solo cabins. [Click here for options and prices](https://forms.gle/B7gSGB8VvHW9dArf6) **Only RSVPs with deposit guarantee your cabin—space is limited!** **[Deposit: $450 per person](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/375VT5BUWEU9E), refundable (less PayPal fees) until April 25, 2026, when the final payment is due.** **We’re making this cruise a real Meetup experience:** * Reserved group dining so we can all eat together. * Cocktail Mixer with Open Bar one evening—Cheers to that! * Ice-breaker games, scavenger hunts, mixers & more. * Built-in group of new friends—travel alone, with friends, or family! **Optional Shore Excursions:** Want to do more off the ship? We’ll organize optional group outings like: * Glacier & whale-watching tours * Scenic rail rides in Skagway * Walking tours or local eats in Juneau & Ketchikan You choose your adventure—participate as much or as little as you like! **Who’s Invited?** Everyone! Singles, couples, families, solo travelers—all ages welcome. This is a trip about meeting awesome people and having fun, not relationship status. **See and Feel the Vibe!** Peek at photos from past Meetup cruises to get the feel for our fun community: **👉 [Trip Photo Gallery (Thanksgiving Cruise Memories)](https://photos.app.goo.gl/b7ebjhUuL7bajLhb7?utm_source=chatgpt.com)** **Ready to Sail?** 1. **RSVP on Meetup to join the discussion and get updates.** 2. **Submit your $450 deposit to hold your spot. [Click Here](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/375VT5BUWEU9E)** 3. **Fill out the [Attendee Info Form](https://forms.gle/B7gSGB8VvHW9dArf6) so we can match cabins and share details.** **Questions? Message Ekaterina (Kate) directly.** We also do a monthly Q&A Zoom for all our international trips — come meet others attending and get your questions answered. We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one. [Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. **We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.** **[Click Here to see or join our other events](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/join/)** **This isn’t just a cruise—it’s a Meetup Alaska Adventure at Sea! Craggy fjords, wildlife, glaciers, and lifelong memories await. Ready to trade your backyard for glacial views?** **SOT 200318-10**

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Sonoma Coast Foraging Campout

Sonoma Coast Foraging Campout

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00 PM
From Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms, Mussels, Urchin Uni
4.9

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) #### **Campout Overview: What, Where, and When** Join us for a fun all-inclusive campout weekend filled with the summer treasures of the Sonoma Coast, featuring seaweed, sea urchin, coastal edible & medicinal plants, bioluminescent kayaking, and more! [True Grass Farms](https://www.truegrassfarms.com/https://www.truegrassfarms.com/) will be our home base for our weekend in Tomales Bay. They have hot showers, composting toilets, and a shaded outdoor dining area. We will be journeying together around the Sonoma Coast on various foraging expeditions. Three meals a day will be provided, which are a mix of foraged and farm-fresh ingredients. **Campout begins at 3pm on Thurs, and ends at 12 pm on Sunday, July 16-19.** **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

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🌊 Carmel Dream Day Escape: 17-Mile Drive, Sunset Bagpipes & Fireside Cider 🍎🔥

🌊 Carmel Dream Day Escape: 17-Mile Drive, Sunset Bagpipes & Fireside Cider 🍎🔥

Sat, Aug 1, 6:00 PM
From South Bay Social Adventures: Food, Culture & Scenic Strolls
5.0

Join South Bay Social Adventures for a full-day coastal escape featuring hidden passageways, world-famous ocean vistas, fairytale architecture, scenic drives, and a few delightful surprises along the way. Think: European village charm meets rugged California coastline. Low-pressure. Scenic. A little sophisticated. A little spontaneous. **🌿 The Experience** We’ll begin in one of California’s most charming coastal towns—where hidden courtyards, art galleries, and winding alleyways sit just steps from the ocean. From there, the day unfolds along one of the most iconic coastal routes in the world. This is not a rushed itinerary—it’s a slow, intentional day designed for wandering, stopping, exploring, and actually enjoying the places we’re in. **🗺️ Flow of the Day** **🏘️ Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lunch & Wandering** We’ll start the day in downtown Carmel with lunch and relaxed exploration. **Expect:** * Art galleries and sculpture gardens * Boutique shops and hidden courtyards * Storybook cottages and European-style streets * A coffee stop to ease into the afternoon **☕ Coffee & Coastal Drive** After lunch, we’ll regroup and head out along the coast. **🌊 17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach** One of the most iconic scenic drives in the world. Along the way: * Windswept cypress trees and rugged cliffs * Ocean overlooks at multiple scenic pullouts * Seal Rock, Lone Cypress, and panoramic coastal views * Wildlife sightings (deer, seals, seabirds) * Architectural marvels tucked into the coastline * Plenty of stops for photos and spontaneous “we have to pull over for this” moments. **🍽️ Waterfront Dining with a View** We’ll transition into a relaxed early evening dinner overlooking a world-famous golf course. Expect: * Golden-hour light over the Pacific * Coastal air and open views * Wildlife moving through the landscape * Applause as golfers attempt heroic shots * A relaxed, unhurried atmosphere **🌅 Sunset Fire Pits & Bagpipes** As the sun drops into the Pacific, we’ll gather around fire pits overlooking the coastline with: 🔥 Warm communal fire 🍎 Caramel apple cider with whipped cream 🎶 Live bagpipe performance 🌅 One of the most striking sunsets on the Central Coast **🍹 Optional Rooftop Nightcap in Carmel** For those who want to linger a bit longer, we’ll end the night at a hidden-gem Carmel spot for: 🍪 Warm homemade chocolate chip cookies 🌙 A relaxed final wind-down in town **🎟️ RSVP & Attendance** * Capacity is limited due to venue and reservation requirements * A $85 deposit is required to reserve your spot * You can send payment via Venmo using the link below: https://venmo.com/u/Takiyah-H11 * Your spot will be fully confirmed once we receive it. **🚗 Transportation** * This is a self-drive event by default * Optional carpools may be coordinated among attendees **🌿 The South Bay Social Adventures Vibe** This isn’t about checking boxes or rushing through stops. It’s about giving a full day to some of the most beautiful coastline in California—and experiencing it with good people, good pacing, and room for things to unfold naturally. Come for the scenery. Stay for the conversations, the quiet moments between stops, and the feeling of being somewhere that doesn’t need much explaining.

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Seaweed Foraging (Sonoma Coast)

Seaweed Foraging (Sonoma Coast)

Fri, Jul 31, 1:00 PM
From Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms, Mussels, Urchin Uni
4.9

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) Learn how to identify, use, and sustainably harvest the bountiful seaweeds. Harvest up to 10 lbs of seaweed to take home and enjoy. From ancient times to the present, seaweeds have been used by coastal people all over the world to nourish themselves and their gardens, as well as for health issues. The Sonoma coast is incredibly rich in seaweeds that can be used as food and medicine. We will gather on the beach, review some common edible species, and head to where the sea meets shore to access and appreciate the abundant marine meadow growing on our coast. The class also includes community-building activities and will conclude with a cooking demo featuring several varieties of seaweed. Led by Autumn Summers and Ricardo Romero Gianoli * Fri 6/5, 8am * Sat 6/6, 8:45am * Fri 6/19, 8:15am * Sat 6/20, 8:45am * Fri 7/3, 7am * Sat 7/4, 7:30am * Fri 7/31, 6am * Fri 8/14, 5:45am **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

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You can use Meetup to search for fishing trips and outdoor adventure groups in the San Francisco area. Just enter your location to see upcoming events.

Yes, you can find various fishing groups in San Francisco on Meetup. These groups often organize trips and events for both beginners and experienced anglers.

To join a fishing group on Meetup, search for groups in your interest area, view their profiles, and hit the join button to stay updated on events.

Joining Meetup is free. However, some groups or events might charge a fee for participation, depending on the activity or materials provided.

It's best to check the event details on Meetup. Some fishing trips may require you to bring your own gear, while others might provide equipment or offer rental options.

Yes, with Meetup, you can organize your own events and invite others in your group to join your fishing trip or outing in San Francisco.

The frequency of fishing trips depends on the group organizers. Check Meetup regularly for updates on upcoming events and new group activities.

Fishing groups on Meetup offer a range of activities from casual day trips to longer excursions, often suitable for different skill levels and interests.

Meetup events are typically open to anyone within the group. Check the event description for any specific requirements or membership details.

While Meetup helps you find groups and events, making connections typically requires active participation and some patience in attending various meetups.

Group availability depends on interest levels in the area. While many activities are covered, some niche interests may not have active groups yet.

The quality of Meetup events varies by organizer. Most groups strive to offer great experiences, but occasionally, there may be inconsistencies.

If you can't find local fishing trips, consider expanding your search radius or initiating your own group to engage others with similar interests.

Meetup focuses on group activities, not individual matchmaking, so it's better suited for joining group trips and events rather than arranging one-on-one outings.