Member run and organized through the volunteer participation of like-minded adventurers. Meet other local outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Chicagoland and beyond.  In addition we'll have whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak events. In the winter we can offer a few ski events and whatever the membership proposes.  Please get involved by making suggestions for meetups or joining the leadership team.

What a great opportunity to meet new people, have some fun, and enjoy outdoor adventures! Many wonderful things are in store for you....skiing, cycling, rafting, hiking, and more. If you have an idea of something we should add to our schedule, let us know. Social events will also be added to our adventures...a fun way to meet new people. Happy Adventures, Lynette

This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it!  We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat …

The goal of this group is to meet locals by enjoying the outdoors, sharing a meal together, socializing, networking, and making friends. This group is open to anyone in there 20's & 30's & we hope to meet a few times a month. We will focus on several areas: Fitness, Entertainment, & Education. For the fitness aspect we will schedule a weekly run, typically on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm & the locations will be in the St. Charles to Batavia area. Varying levels are welcome to attend. Once a mont …

As my social circle has changed over the years, I've found it increasingly difficult to go on weekend camping adventures with others. In most cases, it is marriage and family based. With that as my motivation, I have decided to form a group for singles who love to camp, and are looking to meet others who enjoy it as well. Ultimately, my goal is to plan a trip every three weeks (more if the desire is there) to locations not too far, yet far enough removed to feel remote. We will be planning trips …

For parents and their young children who love to camp, hike, bike, cross-country ski, snow shoe, canoe, kayak, roam around, and explore the world. We'll take day trips in and around Chicago as well as weekend adventures a bit further away as we instill in our children a love for the outdoors. Plus, we'll discuss adventures we have had and ones that we want to take, learning from each other how best to travel and explore with our families. We'll help each other overcome any fears that we have …

Exciting travel and fun events is what we are all about. with good friends to enjoy them with. Founded in Chicago,IL in 2009 there has been only one enduring concept, to promote friendships above all else for our members and guests, through our events and trips. We are open to both couples and singles that are interested in making a fundamental change in their life for the better. This is not a dating club. All of our events are group oriented, providing a safe as well as fun way of participatin …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill o …

Join L.L. Bean of Skokie for Weekend Adventures, Weekly Clinics, and the L.L. Bean Outing Club! Clinics and Outings are FREE and open to adventurers of all ages. Call the store for more details. 888-552-5564 .

OUR MEMBERS BUCKET LIST Adventures, Trips & Outdoor Fun- Chicago, Burbs, and Beyond is a group of fun singles and friends, who are outgoing, smart and friendly! We're open to all ages! Most of us are in our early 30's & 40's but have members 24-50 something! We all have things that we want to do or try, but everything is more fun, doing it with a group of fun new friends! "Things to Try", "Things to Learn" and "Places to Go" in Chicago, Burbs, & Beyond! Great way to use your Groupon & Living So …

If you've ever seen the hit television shows “Man Vs Wild,” “Survivor Man,” "Dual Survival" or “Man, Woman, Wild” and thought to yourself, “I would love to have an adventure like that!”, or you just want to be prepared for emergency then this group is for you. "Great Outdoors and Survival Meetup" is a new Meetup group that focuses on outdoor survival skills and introduces them into events like backpacking, camping and of course, everyday life. We will have regular local meetups where you can sha …

A walk, hike and a whole lot more............. We've all been in situations when we wanted to get out, into the outdoors, and do something new, exciting and adventurous. However, for whatever reason, that didn't happen – either because the friends didn't want to come along or you didn’t know where to go. We all know that feeling and are re-creating this Meetup to connect like-minded adventurous people to get together for adventurous and social outdoor activities. Our members come from all walk …

Join L.L. Bean of South Barrington for Weekend Adventures, Weekly Clinics, and the L.L. Bean Outing Club! Clinics and Outings are FREE and open to adventurers of all ages. Call the store for more details. 888-552-5548

Welcome! The Chicago International Adventure Sports Association is meant for Chicagoland friends and supporters of all ages to get together for sports, adventure and social events. This is an attempt to spread goodwill between people.  Sports knows no religion or race, so this a great way to share common interests, share thoughts and have fun. It is not a forum for political views, however interaction is encouraged. Meeting location and details will be sent via email only to Registered members. …

The great Outdoors Group is focused on bring together people to enjoy outdoor activities such as Kayaking, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping and much, much more. If you are outdoorsy and interested in meeting new people who enjoy being outdoors as much as you do then join us as we embark on our next adventure.

Meet with other outdoor enthusiasts to go camping, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking or exploring other adventures!! We've got a fun group that is growing fast and we've got many camping trips booked this coming year, some to Wisconsin, some to Michigan and we've got hikes posted monthly. We also do socials once a month to welcome new members so they can ask questions and learn if they think they will like our group. We always have a great time and hopefully you will too.