This Meetup Group is dedicated to members who have an interest in, Gold Prospecting, Outdoor Adventure, Geology, Precious Metals, Gems and Mining.

Adventure racing is a series of activities that you and your teammates do together, in succession, to get from A to B. For instance, you might mountain bike a bit, then raft, then climb, then run / trek, then orienteering (with map and compass- not a GPS.) The fastest teams laugh a lot and share the navigation. Since 2006 we have started a series of local races that are described at www.ncars.info and www.usnwc.net. There are clinics too. These are designed for anyone who wants to learn more …

We are a group of young adults (21- 40) in the Charlotte area who enjoy exploring the city and taking advantage of all it and the surrounding area have to offer, while having the opportunity to meet other young adults in Charlotte who enjoy discovering these adventures. Our adventures range from the fun (nights out on the town) to the nerdy (board game nights), from the outdoorsy (hiking) to the cultural (museums), from the sporty (ultimate frisbee/football) to the social (monthly microbrew/craf …

  We are Family Friendly and all are welcome. We are a camping based outdoor recreation group. We invite members who enjoy all types of camping. We have tent and RV campers in our group. Our meetups are suggested by our members and individual trips are tailored to the interests of the group attending the particular event. We had a great first organizational meetup. We will continue to have events in the State and Federal park campgrounds but encourage the growth of wilderness and other camping e …

Hello Everyone! I love to travel local and abroad and thought it would be great to start a group so fellow travel bugs could meet and get to know each other before going on adventures!! I am currently in transition from selling my home in Greensboro and moving to Charlotte so I will be posting trips and social outing both here in Greensboro, Charlotte and the world so please feel free to offer suggestions!! I also have several local Greensboro Asst. Organizers who will also be planning Greens …

The Charlotte Breezers Ski and Sports Club, Inc. is a local chapter of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS). The major objective of the NBS is to promote winter sports, including snow skiing and snow boarding, within the African-American community with a special emphasis on youth development. While skiing/snow boarding are our primary activities, we are also involved in a variety of other adventures throughout the year- including hiking, white water rafting, wine tasting, skydiving, biking a …

Rogue Dames is hiking club for all women. The Dames are a group of women who are looking for an adventure in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.  We hike slowly, enjoying each others company, because we know it's not a race, it's about enjoying the outdoors.  And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us cheering, high fiving, and clapping for each other.  We have hiking for all levels!  Beginner hikes, moderate hikes, and more advanced hikes.  We offer all levels of backpac …

This is a friendly group for single adults to get together in the area. If you want to meet and mingle with new, friendly, decent, fun and interesting people from diverse backgrounds, then this is for you! The group is aimed mostly at singles (including divorced, separated and bereaved), though NOT EXCLUSIVELY! We will do a range of things, from drinks and dinner out to country walks, outdoor activities and cinema trips, and we're always open to suggestions. Whether you're in Charlotte or …

Charlotte Yoga Club, serving Metro Charlotte & beyond (currently Dilworth, South Park, Plaza MidWood, NoDa, University, Fort Mill & Lake Wylie)! CYC was created to offer quality and cost effective yoga and other physical practices led by area instructors from various studios! In addition, during the warmer months, we hold many classes in the most natural setting...the great outdoors! We offer many different styles of yoga and other forms of fitness practice including Tai Chi, Pilates & More. The …

Hello, As our name suggests we are targeting outdoors and social activities to combine active lifestyle with some indulgences such as Wine tasting, so what is this Meetup group? we want to be, a great mix of people from various backgrounds with varied interests coming together to build a circle of new friends, energetic folks like you will provide the bubble to this vintage blend. We want members of this group to enjoy a mix of different outdoor and social activities, we would like to hear from …

… Be sure to bring your sense of adventure and humor too, because although we do like to run a lot, we also like to make running fun!  Check out our photos to see some of our crazy theme/costume runs and social activities that we are (in)famous for! Currently we run: Mondays:       ●  Morning Group Run in McKee Rd/Weddington area (5 miles)                      ●  Evening Group Run in the Dilworth area (4.44 miles)                      ●  Trail Run At Reedy Creek Park ("up to" 5.5 miles)            …

… Good Eats & Meets is for adventerous people that enjoy sharing a meal and great conversation as well as charity events, non-food related activities, mixology classes, cooking classes, nightlife events, outdoor activities and so much more. So, if you are: * A foodie * Looking to meet others that love food * Want to try new places to eat, drink and socialize * Looking for some hidden food gems in Charlotte & surrounding areas * Want to sample other cuisines * Excited about all the new food a …

This group was started since there were no kayaking Meetup groups on Lake Norman, a shame ... ... ... It's great to start pre-dawn and get back home by noon. Nothing beats starting before the sky is lit and then watching the earth come to life. Then you'll have the rest of the day to do errands and all that land-lover stuff that weekends are made of. Don't worry, you can nap later! ... ... ... ... The purpose of the group is to enjoy LKN kayak outings that make you stand tall. We kayak at around …