Welcome to Hiking Mates, the most popular meetup.com group in the Capital Region! We're a low-key, high spirited group whose core members strive to create the most enjoyable outdoor events on this part of the planet. Our destinations and schedules are varied to meet peoples' goals and concerns -- and the fun out on the trail is just plain phenomenal. The essential way to get the value of this group is to come out and share the trail with others -- all you need is an upbeat approach and a sense …

Welcome to the Climbing, Caving & MOUNTAINEERING Group of Albany, NY!   I'm your Host, The Bastion of Excellence!     If you have any IDEAS any at all, new venues or places you'd love to climb, cave, hike, camp or any other outdoor (or indoor) adventure ideas feel free to shoot them my way.  I'll gladly add them to the event calendar.     The Whole Purpose of this Group is so that people in North Eastern NY and Western New England can find and netw …

Fostering a fun and safe kiteboarding community where we plan Snowkiting and Kitesurfing Meetups, welcome newcomers to the sport and provide them with the knowledge to start learning and even plan a few kiteboarding destination adventures. Anyone who is interested in the kiteboarding should join!

The focus of this group is for Professionals 30's, 40's and beyond from Saratoga and the surrounding areas.Come join us as we focus on new friendships.. Welcoming members who are positive, active, fun and adventurous. We take pride in our classy style of managing our events as we thrive on fun and exciting meetups which allow us to mix and mingles in a relaxed atmosphere with no pressure.   Some of our events will be local culture events, live theater, movies, wine tastings, dinners, happy hou …

Cruising Solo is a group of people who want to make new friends and have a travel partner.We are single and married, with a desire to see more places with a new friend. We cruise or plan land vacations. Our choices are endless!!!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Albany Area Kayaking Meetup group! PLEASE!!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INTRODUCTION TO THE GROUP BEFORE APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP!!! Our purpose: To link people with experience in kayaking, so that we can go out and paddle, talk about paddling, share skills, experiences, places to go and generally have fun. Who should join: ANYONE WHO OWNS A KAYAK AND HAS KAYAKING EXPERIENCE! That experience should entail knowing what your abilities are on the water and being comf …

My goal in starting this group is to meet motorcycle riders like myself who would enjoy a little more adventure and spontaneity, and a little less structure and formality, in some of their rides. This is not meant to be a riding club -- more of a message board or clearinghouse; and I am not suggesting chaos -- I will impose guidelines regulating membership and participation. The group is intended only to create an opportunity for like-minded bikers to meet-up. Whether members ultimately ride tog …

Modern Singles are people who celebrate the JOY of life! We seek to gather in fun, interesting, and unique ways to build a community and make connections. We're happy and excited to connect with new friends and hope to find that special someone who is a 'mutual match.'  Modern Singles are passionate about living, seek new knowledge, share and volunteer their time toward causes they believe in, and are support local businesses.  Modern Singles believe in equality and support fun, respectful activ …

Meet local desi people and socialize. I found there was no meetup group for desis around capital region, so this group is one for all desi activites like dance, bhangra, cricket, potlucks, chai biskut chats, any religious festival parties and anything you name it. Its a place where you can share the culture. Its a home for anyone who is away from it. Everyone is welcomed to come up with ideas and schedule the activities. For example we can fix a spot and watch 20-20 world cup cricket, girls can …

Singles Outreach is the largest Singles Organization in the Capital Area. Singles Outreach is a totally volunteer organization. We have no paid staff, and any money collected pays for upkeep.   Each month there are about 100 events for singles (never married, separated, divorced, or widowed) to share and enjoy each other's company. Events vary from discussions and workshops to dining to sports to outdoor activities, and many more. Anything that can be done as a group, we do it.  SOS Meetup l …

Purpose: Meet FUN, active people who enjoy a variety of activities. Join: Share your event ideas, meet others and possibly travel too. Have an event IDEA? Please SHARE WITH EVERYONE!! Post it on the message board, or send the organizer an email or greeting. Events we enjoy: Athletic events - running, cycling Socials Dances Dinning Out & Dinner Parties Movies, Movie & game nights Mini-Golf, Go Carts, sporting events (motocross/rally racing) Day trips

This group is for those of us that like to hike with our canine companions.  Dogs please note that your owners are only allowed to hike with us if they are friendly.

Hi, Are you a woman of African descent that seeks a fun, welcoming group with a wide variety of interests? Well, this new group may be for you. This group will be a starting point for some of the following activities: book club, bike riding, jogging, hiking, skiing, progressive parenting and much more. If you are healthy, and active, or if you are interested in trying some of these things... JOIN!!! All are welcomed.

Join us at Eastern Mountain Sports in the Capital District as we make it easy for you to get out there and play hard with our upcoming clinic and outing club series, EMS ROCS!! (Real Outdoor Clinic Series) You don't need to be an expert to join in on the learning and fun! All levels of abilities are welcome! It's a great way to learn something new, expand your knowledge base, try out that new piece of equipment or figure out what your next addition to your gear collection will be! In-store clini …

Date Frog is a social networking group and brings business people together to learn, play and communicate in new and interesting ways. We're designed to have Fun, Meet, Mix, Improve Communication, Network and Improve Business. All business people are invited to join: entrepreneurs, start-ups, big business, etc. We're a fun and unique group that builds supportive friendships and business partners.

Ready to embark on a reading adventure? Beginning with a biography of our country's first President, together we'll read the biography of each of our 44 Presidents. While we're at it, lets get together and meet some new friends, share our observations and consume tasty treats from the area's finest! This not meant to be an intensely scholarly pursuit, rather a casual journey.  Maybe we can augment our reading with movies and even travel.  Let's see what develops.  Check our "Pages" section for t …