Backpacking San Francisco

Yosemite Fall Colors - Camping Hiking Stargazing

Camping and Hiking in the heart of Yosemite - Yosemite Valley. Limited spots available. Fall is one of my favorite times for visiting Yosemite and there are many reasons... * Fewer People * Cooler Hiking Weather * Beautiful Scenery For Photography * Clean Crisp Air * Peaceful campground and warm campfire on cool evenings * Please answer all questions when you RSVP, and I'll shortlist people for the lottery based on those who meet the prerequisites. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed only after you confirm via Venmo/Zelle,** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the required level of details. * $45 - $60 pp for 2 nights (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended * *\*\*Stay tuned for the Yosemite Firefall Camping event in February \*\** If your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else's joining, just let me know in the RSVP answers. As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquette. Rain or shine :) If you don't know about the "Leave No Trace" principles, please look it up or this event is not suitable for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organisers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. By RSVPing or attending any event, you agree to WAIVE any LIABILITY. The hosts and organisers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse, or misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group

Thanksgiving camping at Salt Point State Park

[Meetup will say Event full, but spots are available. Look in the details below for another invite link for RSVP :)] Hi All, If you are in town and like to have some fun in the nature with friends and strangers during the Thanksgiving weekend feel free to join :) This will be a **two night camping** [Nov 27th and 28th Fri and Sat nights] at this beautiful park and at the beautiful campsite along the coast. **Check the invite link below for more details and rsvp** [this is so people who are not the meetup can join the camping also] **[Camping at Salt Point State Park \[RSVP HERE\]](https://www.munkyvite.com/event/db53VbNKzM)** Let me know if you have any questions about how to rsvp or anything else by posting a comment here or send me a message... see u soon! :)

Park Hack

Come for five minutes or stay for the whole afternoon. Friends, newcomers, and curious passersby are all welcome. No special equipment, or commitment necessary. The idea is simple: get outside, play, laugh, and build a little community along the way.

Yosemite Fall Colors - Camping n Hiking

Camping and Hiking in the heart of Yosemite - Yosemite Valley. Limited spots available. Fall is one of my favorite times for visiting Yosemite and there are many reasons - * Fewer People * Cooler Hiking Weather * Beautiful Scenery For Photography * Clean Crisp Air * Peaceful campground and warm campfire on cool evenings 1. RSVP on this page doesn't count :) **If you are interested in joining, [RSVP here](https://www.meetup.com/last-minute-backpackers/events/317183020/) (at the link given below) and answer the questions** https://www.meetup.com/last-minute-backpackers/events/317183020/

Zion and Bryce Hiking and Glamping

Unreal hoodoos? Check. Slot canyons? Majestic overlooks? Check. All this and more (like heated tents with electricity) await you during our Women’s Hiking and Glamping in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon weekend adventure! **BRYCE CANYON HIKING AND BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CANYONEERING** Escape to prehistoric Utah where you’ll hike stupid-pretty trails in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. Wade through the Virgin River below 1,500′ canyon walls in the Narrows. Spend an entire day exploring Bryce Canyon National Park. Ghost the tourists as you wander deep into orange hoodoos. Explore areas of Zion so remote, they can only be reached by rappelling, scrambling, and down-climbing on a beginner-friendly canyoneering route. **ZION NATIONAL PARK’S SCOUT LOOKOUT** Beastmaster up the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout and enjoy some of the best views in Zion National Park. You’ll hike through Refrigerator Canyon, and shimmy up all 21 of Walters Wiggles to Scout Lookout with panoramic views of Zion Canyon and Virgin River. Afterward, dry your pits as you descend the trail to an easier hike around the scenic streams of Upper and Lower Emerald Pools. **GLAMPING** Every night you’ll rest your head in Insta-worthy glamping tents bordering Zion National Park. Kick it by the campfire under a diamond sky with goddesses who aren’t afraid to get dirty. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon) **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)

Soldering Basic - Circuit Hacking Monday

We'll be working on a fly bug led soldering kit. No experience is required. It follows the light using vibrating motors and photo sensors. You get to keep the soldering king project once you complete it.

Walk Japan’s Sacred Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage w/ Airfare

Backgammon and Brews

Welcome to Backgammon and Brews! Come play a game, grab a beer, hang out and meet someone new. All skill levels welcome! BYOB (Bring your own board) is highly encouraged! We'll have a couple boards to get people started but the more the merrier. Also feel free to join our WhatsApp group! Not everyone is on Meetup. DM me on meetup for the link.

An Evening with Noah Siegel: When Primates Go Full Forager Mode

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) **Register [HERE](http://[https//www.forkinthepath.org/registration-noah-talk%5D(https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-noah-talk) "\[https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule\](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)")** Join Noah Siegel, Co-Author of California Guidebook, "Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast," in San Francisco for "Mycophagy in the Miombo: When Primates Go Full Forager Mode." Learn what mushrooms monkeys have been foraging in Tanzania. ***Mycophagy in the Miombo: When Primates Go Full Forager Mode*** Mycophagy is a widespread yet understudied component of primate foraging ecology, with roughly one quarter of primate species known to consume fungi. Despite this prevalence, little is understood about which fungal species primates target, the nutritional benefits they obtain, or the mechanisms by which they identify edible versus toxic taxa. In this talk, we will explore western Tanzania, and the ecological significance of fungal consumption by Chimpanzee, Yellow Baboon, and Red‑tailed Monkey, where fungi contribute approximately 4% of chimpanzee and red‑tailed monkey diets and 17% of baboon diets! November 12th, 6:30-8pm, in San Francisco All registrations must be completed on our website [here](http://[https//www.forkinthepath.org/registration-noah-talk%5D(https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-noah-talk) "\[https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-mushroom-farm-tour\](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-mushroom-farm-tour)") **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

Finland – Arctic Adventure with Northern Lights & Glass Igloo

Time to get check another bucket list destination Finland. Join the group to explore Lapland thoroughly and experience the natural beauty of the Arctic, the Northern Lights, the ice, and the snow! Let’s experience the fun of the Arctic outdoor adventures and taste the authentic Arctic cuisine! Signup here: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/) Itinerary Day01 Arrival Rovaniemi - Northern Lights Day02 Ranua Wildlife Park - Northern Lights Day03 Luosto Amethyst Mine & Northern Lights Day04 Snowshoeing - Ice Fishing - Snowmobile with Aurora Day05 Husky - Reindeer Farm - Santa Village - Ice Floating Day06 Snow Hotel - Arctic Circle - Glass igloo Day07 Rovaniemi Departure Day08 CAMP GREY TO PUERTO NATALES Price: $3990 pp (Double Occupancy) $4990 pp (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * Airport/train station transfer on the first and last day * 5 nights in hotel accommodation * 1 night stay at Glass Igloo * Professional guide in English for the activities * 6 breakfasts * All the activities and transfers as per the itinerary Price Excludes * International flights (From/to home) * Tips * Personal Expenses * Travel Insurance * Visa For detailed itinerary follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/) ——————————————————— Questions?? Text or Call: 2023787696: Himanshu

In The Shadow Of The Bridge

I will be in the UK for the first week of November, celebrating my best friend's wedding, so the first roam of the month will be on Friday 13th. The Golden Gate Bridge occupies a special place in the iconography of San Francisco. This new route will not take us over the bridge, but around the approaches, checking out various little spots within the Presidio. We will do some climbing to get close to the top of Rob Hill, and there will be plenty of dirt tracks - and maybe a little off-roading. We will meet beside the Warming Hut at the west end of Crissy Field, at the benches away from the bridge. (Pedantry alert: since we will always be to the south of the bridge itself, there will be no actual bridge shadows cast on our route, but it seemed a poetic way to describe it). *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go. Please check the forecast and look out for updates if it is going to be rainy. We may go ahead, depending on the conditions.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) or I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Not the 13th

Not so long ago I had in mind to roam along individual avenues as they traverse the city from the Richmond to the Sunset. We will aim to do at least three of these over the course of the winter, and I wanted to start with the avenue that is not 13th: Funston. It would have been fun to do this **one-way** roam on Friday 13th, but it is too long for a Friday roam, and perhaps doing it on the 14th will be a way to soothe those of a superstitious disposition. This roam will start from Mountain Lake Park - we will meet at the playground bathrooms - and end at West Portal. Along the way we will be alongside Park Presidio Boulevard (the green strip connecting the Presidio and Golden Gate Park in the photograph); looping through the park; and ascending to the top of Golden Gate Heights, with an optional sand dune excursion on the way down. The latter half of this route will include some stairs and steep blocks, and there will be some dirt paths along the way. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go. Please check the forecast and look out for updates if it is going to be rainy. We may go ahead, depending on the conditions.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) or I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*