Canyoneering New York

Mt. Whitney - day trip

New York, We Need to Talk

​American Dialogues is a public forum for New Yorkers to come together to talk about politics, democracy, and the bigger and smaller issues that move us - one conversation at a time. ​Open to all. ​Participation is free. ​Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome. ​We host weekly events. Our schedule will be continuously updated. Follow us on Instagram @americandialogues or go to [AmericanDialogues.org](https://americandialogues.org/?utm_source=luma) for more information.

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

Meditation evening in Central Park

This meeting is for everyone who wants to learn how to meditate, especially those who think they can't meditate because they can't stop their mind from thinking--a common misconception. If you're willing to be open and aware, you can meditate, regardless of how much or how little you're thinking. I will emphasize a simple awareness method, but I'll also describe the other two common techniques, mantra and breath watching, in case you feel more comfortable with those. We will start with a short 10 minute meditation, then progress to longer sessions. In between we will discuss our experiences and any questions that may arise. COST: Free. LOCATION: After meeting outside Central Park, we will walk about 5 minutes to a quiet spot at the sailboat pond. TRANSPORTATION: 6 train to 77th St, then walk west on 77th, then walk 3 blocks west to Fifth Avenue. MY QUALIFICATIONS: I have been meditating daily for about fifty years. I attended a weekly Sufi silent meditation group for 24 years and a Buddhist one for 3.years, àlthough my approach will be primarily secular. And I wrote an article for the Berkley Wellness Letter about myths that discourage people from meditating.

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)

Intentional Connection: Hate Small Talk? Come Play, Make & Connect

The dating apps aren't working. The IRL meet-ups are draining - people you met aren't interested in connecting beyond the event. Sick of the people who "do" relationships casually? So are we. BeHeld is for those who believe friendships enhance your quality of life. Those who see the beauty in the bond between Rachel, Joey, Monica, Lisa and Chandler from Friends. It's also for: \- the singles who want to find their person\, \- the men looking for their bros and believe in self\-development\, \- the women who love hot girl walks\, run clubs\, puppies\, sleepovers\, brunch\, and belt out to "Who Run the World?" \- the men or women who struggle with vulnerability but have an appetite for deeper connections\. Not for: \- anyone who cannot stand being vulnerable with strangers \- anyone who currently cannot initiate plans on a regular or reciprocal basis; \- anyone who thinks ghosting is okay instead of communicating\. Event Outline: 1\. Gamified Icebreaker: You are given a mission to find the person in the room with a unique trait or hidden talent\. You will have to talk to everyone to get to the right person\. 2\. Group activity: Whether it's reverse charade or a card game\, these activities are meant to break walls \(figuratively\) and have everyone laughing\. 3\. Swap: You'll bond with other people after the group activity using card prompts\. You'll end up with one activity partner for the next activity\. 4\. Make something: Based on what you've learned about your partner\, you'll make something that represents them\. You'll leave with something made just for you\, plus voice notes from the people who made your night\. You choose who you want to meet again, and we'll take care of the rest.

Monthly Indoor Climbing at the Movement LIC, August Edition!

## Details Join the NY/NJ Young Members Committee for indoor climbing at Movement (formerly The Cliffs) LIC! **Movement members** Meet us by the gear shop by 11 AM to find belay partners and learn about our upcoming climbing events. All levels are welcome! **Non-members** If this is your first time climbing, or just your first time at movement, you get a sweet deal! Movement LIC is kindly offering a discounted 15 dollar day pass, which includes a harness. For an additional 6 you are welcome to purchase shoe rentals from Movement. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early to pick up and try your rental gear. After that, come meet us by the gear shop. Don’t forget to fill out **[Movement mandatory Participant Agreement](https://movementgyms.com/participant-agreement/)** before you arrive!

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.

Monthly Indoor Climbing at Movement LIC, August Edition!

## Details Join the NYNJ Chapter Climbing Committee and young members committee for indoor climbing at Movement (formerly The Cliffs) LIC! **Movement member** Meet us by the gear shop by 11 AM to find belay partners and learn about our upcoming climbing events. All levels are welcome **Non-member** If this is your first time climbing, or just your first time at movement, you get a sweet deal! Movement LIC is kindly offering a discounted 15 dollar day pass, which includes a harness. For an additional 6 you are welcome to purchase shoe rentals from Movement. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early to pick up and try your Cliffs rental gear. After that, come meet us by the gear shop Don’t forget to fill out**[ Movement mandatory Participant Agreemen](https://movementgyms.com/participant-agreement/)**t before you arrive

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)

Yellowstone Women’s Hiking and Hot Springs Weekend

PTO hanging on by a thread like your favorite ugly bra? We blow the roof off of what’s possible to do and see in 4 days with this women-only hiking and hot springs adventure weekend in Yellowstone National Park! You’ll meet up with the group girlies in Jackson, WY for a caffeinated drive to Old Faithful, which erupts every 90 minutes like the bad bitch she is! Gawk as you walk amongst ONE-QUARTER of the world’s geysers in Yellowstone’s stunning Upper Geyser Basin. Get all the braggy photos of Grand Prismatic’s steaming rainbow that’s way more dramatic than a Beyonce Met Gala look. Hike past giant Hoodoo rock formations and stunning basalt columns that might turn you into a giant geology nerd. We’ve got sneaky waterfall stops. Choose-your-own adventure hikes. Secret trails… along with Yellowstone classics––like a Hoodoo hike into Mammoth Hot Springs, a friggin wildlife safari in the Lamar Valley, and a canyon walk into Artist’s Point at sunrise. And to top it all off, we’ll slip into a hot spring as the sun sets, letting those adventure muscles soak while you bask in some serious golden-hour goddess vibes. We could see grey wolves, grizzlies, bison, eagles, and more. We’ll enjoy hearty meals and our own private shuttle that blasts Stevie Nicks. Plus daily free time for introvert recharging and comfy lodge beds to rest our happy bones. Give us your overworked bodies for one long weekend, and we’ll give you back your feral souls. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/yellowstone-womens-hiking-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/yellowstone-womens-hiking-weekend/) **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)

CONCRETE TO TRAILS: AMC Harriman Outdoor Center

[>> MUST REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Addp/act00021668) **REGISTRATION OPENS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT** Please register with the link above. MeetUp is not used for trip registration. **Trade sidewalks for dirt paths—no car needed!** **Concrete to Trails** bus trips make it easy to hike, explore, and meet fellow outdoor lovers just beyond the city. No experience required. We are returning to the AMC Harriman Outdoor Center for a hike to the Big Hill Shelter and a swim in Breakneck Pond. With CHOC as our base for the day this trip is a perfect way to get a glimpse of what AMC facilities have to offer while learning all about the activities and advocacy Appalachian Mountain Club is involved in. It should be a lovely day in the woods as a group and I hope you are with us! **Trip info:** * Activity rating: Moderate * Distance: 3 miles * Vertical gain: 750 feet * Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly, sandy, lake, flat water * Bathrooms: Yes * Breaks: Reasonably spaced & mid-way **What to Bring:** * Sturdy hiking footwear * Weather appropriate clothing * 2+ liters of water * Lunch and/or snacks * Sun & Bug protection **Registration Details:** * Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant. * [Become an Appalachian Mountain Club Member](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SRCH-BD-Membership&utm_content=646623979096&utm_term=amc%20membership&campaign=701Ht0000021JlHIAU&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19637476529&gbraid=0AAAAADsKo9dnAqa1VJqH3LyYNhdACYyP0&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHjOmW2vC430Svt3FwgGO8z7PBAbPlNSkkAgZ0OM4Md0NcputTWw5qhoC6uQQAvD_BwE&_gl=1*1xcg48k*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzU1NzAzNTMuQ2p3S0NBancxdExPQmhBTUVpd0FpUGtSSGpPbVcydkM0MzBTdnQzRndnR084ejdQQkFiUGxOU2trQWdaME9NNE1kME5jcHV0VFd3NXFob0M2dVFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU1MjExMjMwLjE3NzIyMDE1Mjg.*_ga*MTkxMjY5NzIyMS4xNzQ0ODIyNzcx*_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3NzU1NjUwNTkkbzIzNSRnMSR0MTc3NTU3MDM1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.) **Meeting Info:** * The group will meet at 8:00 AM. * Final meeting details will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the hike. **Cost:** * $10 Appalachian Mountain Club members / $40 non-members **Refund Policy:** * For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled. AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic. *[Join the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SRCH-BD-Membership&utm_content=646623979096&utm_term=amc%20membership&campaign=701Ht0000021JlHIAU&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19637476529&gbraid=0AAAAADsKo9dnAqa1VJqH3LyYNhdACYyP0&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHjOmW2vC430Svt3FwgGO8z7PBAbPlNSkkAgZ0OM4Md0NcputTWw5qhoC6uQQAvD_BwE&_gl=1*1xcg48k*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzU1NzAzNTMuQ2p3S0NBancxdExPQmhBTUVpd0FpUGtSSGpPbVcydkM0MzBTdnQzRndnR084ejdQQkFiUGxOU2trQWdaME9NNE1kME5jcHV0VFd3NXFob0M2dVFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU1MjExMjMwLjE3NzIyMDE1Mjg.*_ga*MTkxMjY5NzIyMS4xNzQ0ODIyNzcx*_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3NzU1NjUwNTkkbzIzNSRnMSR0MTc3NTU3MDM1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.)* *to get your discount today! Your membership supports hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, and your local volunteer leaders.* Difficulty Rating 4 - Moderate Difficulty Rating Definition Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action. Offered By AMC Staff Activities Status Pending Review Trip Leaders Devin Solar