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Ever suddenly realize that the weekend is almost upon you and you have a few free days, but can't find someone with an open schedule to accompany you on that killer hike you've been wanting to do for months? Or have you tried to organize a trip through another backpacking meetup and found that it's a mess of coordinating schedules? Here's the place to post your idea, no matter how short the notice.
We are a collection of backpackers from absolute beginner up to hard-core mountaineering folks all looking to share some new adventures with new friends. We will have regular events hosted by our organizers but we also welcome the community to post their own trips to see who else might be interested in joining.
A couple of things about being part of our group:
- Safety! Know your abilities and your limits. If you find yourself over your skills, be vocal and let others know.
- Respect nature! Practice good stewardship and leave it cleaner than you found it.
- Respect Others! Be mindful of how your decisions can impact them, especially when it comes to safety!
- Be patient! If you like to grind out the miles be patient if your group isn't quite up to your level.
- Be generous! Some trips will be free, others will be paid, it is all dependent on what the organizer decides. Even if a trip is free, offer to help with gas for the car pool or bring a dessert to share on the trail.
Upcoming events
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- $6.00
Yosemite - Hetch Hetchy, Ranchiera Falls, Tiltill Valley and Lake Vernon
·OnlineOnlineThis trip is full.
- This is a 3 days/2 nights and ~28 miles, 6,000 ft vertical backpacking trip.
- You must be an experienced backpacker to join and be able to keep up an average pace of 2.5 miles/hour on a flat trail (with a backpack).
Note - This trip is also posted on the Backpackers of the American West Meetup group.
Itenerary -
- Day 1 - The first 7 miles to Ranchiera Falls are mostly flat and exposed. We will take a 2 - 3 hour break at the falls to wait out the heat. After that, there is a tough climb up to Tiltill Valley which this time of year may be a bit of a swamp. ~9 miles.
- Day 2 - Head west up the wooded ridge and then north down to Lake Vernon, over a granite moonscape. Lake Vernon is a beautiful alpine lake. ~7 miles.
- Day 3 - Head WSW towards Laurel Lake (optional stop) and then south down to the Hetch Hetchy Dam. ~12 miles.
- PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST - reachdani @gmail.com to coordinate a call to discuss the trip in detail and go over your backpacking experience and fitness level. I do this for everyone's saftey and enjoyment.
- This itenerary is dependent upon being able to cross the bridge at Wapama Falls. If the bridge is impassable, we will hike to Laurel Lake and then to Lake Vernon and back.
- COST: 6. A $100 deposit is required to reserve a spot on this. A refund of $94 will be issued for those that make the trip or if I cancel the trip for any reason.
- Signing up does not guarantee participation, payment after a phone conversation does.
- Details re carpooling and equipment will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call.
- Please do not RSVP before we spoke and the deposit was paid.
- You are responsible for your own transportation. Carpooling is an option that will be discussed in the pre-trip call.
- I (Daniel Shefer) reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time.
- Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.
6 attendees 
Featured International Meetup Trips for 2026 & 2027
·OnlineOnlineThis Zoom Overseas Q & A is a monthly event.
Video Link: https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb No software or download needed. Just open in a browser.
The date gets moved right before the event occurs. This way all the links posted to events keep working.
We have some truly EPIC Overseas events ahead. And Epic Adventure leads to Copious Questions.
To solve that . . . Let's Talk! Join us for a Q & A Zoom where you can ask all your Q's and get all your A's.
SCHEDULE
6:00 to 7:30pm Pacific Time is Q & A about our Overseas Events.What to talk about? Most of the convo will be on the following:
Jun 5, 2026 Costa Rica Eco Adventure
Jun 18, 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits
Jun 27, 2026 Serengeti Photo Safari! Africa’s Best Wildlife Show
Jul 05, 2026 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
Aug 03, 2026 Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise from San Francisco
Sep 09, 2026 France Culinary Explorer! Food
Sep 20, 2026 Meetup on the Orient Express
Dec 04, 2026 Vietnam & Cambodia (with Angkor Wat)
Feb 10, 2027 Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi Island
Mar 16, 2027 Galapagos Islands Expedition
Apr 25, 2027 Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Apr 28, 2027 Best of Portugal with Camino de Santiago
May 13, 2027 Unforgettable Croatia! The Pearls of the Dalmatian Coast
Nov 26, 2027 Ensenada Thanksgiving Weekend CruiseWe are currently working on Italy, China, Patagonia, and Antarctica. Keep an eye on our calendar.
If you are interested in more information for any of these trips, please reply to this email or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8
I will send you a detailed day-by-day itinerary for those events.Our events are all very safe, fun, curated, and organized.
Questions about Hotels, Flights, Meals, Museums, Power Plugs, Converters, Money Conversion or whatever!!
All the folks currently signed on to our events are invited to come and ask all the Q's and get all the deets they want to. They will also get them in writing too, but we know a lot of folks rather a face and voice compared to an email. It's that whole human interaction thing!
*To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM and we will email direct on the day of to remind you.
125 attendees
Yosemite High Country - Tuolumne Meadows, Glen Aulin, Clouds Rest & more^
Location not specified yetWelcome to your next summer camping meetup.
Perfect weather/temps for this time of year. Great way to beat the heat!Yosemite . . . you know the place. We are visiting to the High Country part of Yosemite. Less or no crowds!!!
During the day we will divide by interest for different led hikes.
There will be planned Easy, Medium and Hard Options.
Planned Easy Options- Olmsted Point
- Tenaya Lake
- Tuolumne Meadow
- May Lake
Planned Medium Options
- North Dome
- Yosemite Creek to Yosemite Point w/ Yosemite Falls
Planned Difficult Options
- White Cascade
- Cloud’s Rest
- May Lake and Mount Hoffmann
Then we get ALL DAY Sunday or MONDAY while on the way home to do the iconic Valley Floor loop
- Tunnel View
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Yosemite Falls
- Ahwahnee Hotel
- Giant Sequoias
- and more!!
All in all . . . See and do more!!!
About our site:
- Our site is on private property. (this means better amenities)
- On grass (not dirt)
- From Fri to Mon
- Clean maintained restrooms with flush toilets
- Free hot showers
- Charcoal for Campfires / And propane for other campfires (no wood fires allowed). Charcoal OK.
- Restaurants and Grocery adjacent
- Super Civilized Camping
- Perfect for the beginner and first timers
Cost: $135.00 Click here for Payment Link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XG9QP8TEZHWCC No paypal account needed. Just click the "pay with any credit or debit card" and enter the required info.
To attend this event:
- RSVP on this event
- Click here for Payment Link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XG9QP8TEZHWCC
- Click Here and fill out our Attendees google form https://forms.gle/7LktppE3Uqo67XSs5 (this is also what the carpool info gets built from)
OK . . . Tell me about food and everything else. What's included?
The logistics of providing food for every possible diet, as well as food prep issues is just not feasible or safe.
Due to varied dietary needs and food contact issues, it's better if you bring what you like and prep it when you want it.
The only specialized gear you need is Tent, Sleeping bag, Sleeping Pad (yoga mat). Everything else is household items you already have.- Many come solo
- Beginners Welcome.
- Come alone and leave with friends. Come with friends & leave with more friends.
Refunds or Cancel?
- Refunds given if cancel is made more than two weeks in advance of the event start date/time.
- IF less than two weeks notice of cancel 100% credit is given towards a future event. Credits do not expire.
- General Policies
Questions?
CLICK HERE to send a Direct MessageMore Questions?
CLICK HERE for our monthly Q & A CAMPING Zoom.
Q: I'm a first-timer or newbie? Is this event a good first event or good for inexperienced?
A: Yes. Perfect if less experienced. It's easy camping and easy hikes.What do I need?
Newbie Camping Advice All things GEAR
Newbie Camping Advice All things FOODCarpools?
Yes there are carpools. They are encouraged but not required. Save gas and money and emissions.
Carpool Matrix available to confirmed attendees only. Carpool goes out 10 days before the event. This is after any cancels and when the most are signed on. (that means the most options for pool that are closer to you)
Our Carpool infoDogs?
Dogs OK in campsite. Dogs allowed ONLY on paved paths or trails. No dirt trials. This is a NPS policy. You can bring a dog. It will limit you to only developed areas. Of course . . . Must be on leash in camp.Kids?
Kids ok on trail and in campsite. Leash is optional.
Kids under 18 are 1/2 cost. (message for a separate link)
Dogs are free no matter what age.Fun? No matter your age or species . . . you will have fun. Adults of all ages are welcome too!!
- Click Here for the main group where posted.
- Click Here and fill out our google "interest" form (there is a box for "interested and keep me in the loop")
- CLICK HERE to join in on the other fun events planned.
Note: Of course the number RSVP'd is not the number attending. People can (and do) RSVP but do not take care of payment. They RSVP to take care of it late. This event is limited to 40. When it does fill, . . . the payment link will be deactivated. If the payment link works . . . there is still space. That being said . . . do not wait or delay. Event will fill. Don't be left out.
Our events fill early due to quality sites with amenities. Curated or guided hikes & adventures that are safe and fun.
Be part of the fun. Come join us on an adventure.
We do have other fun events planned. See the full calendar.
https://www.meetup.com/TwoFeet/events/Notice: We do NOT discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, or even for belly button lint.
We welcome all, . . . and that includes you!!
8 attendees
Past events
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