Canyoneering New York

Bayonne Silent Meditation Community

# Monday & Tuesday Evening Meditation Sit **Mondays & Tuesdays • 7:00 PM • Bayonne, NJ** **Free to attend • Donations are welcome but never expected.** Meditation doesn't have to be a solitary practice. The intention of this group is to build a small community of people who want to slow down, practice together, and support one another. We simply sit in silence with our phones off, followed by an optional discussion on Buddhism and meditation. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to show up with curiosity and respect. Because this is a small gathering in my home, I'll have a brief conversation with everyone before their first visit to learn about their practice and make sure the group is a good fit for everyone.

Guided GrandCanyon Rim2Rim 4D/3N (upon request)

Speed Dating for Black & African American Singles

[Get tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999540358037?aff=oddtdtcreator) **This speed dating event is for Black & African American singles. Speed dating is the most effective way for men and women to meet. Nothin' beats meeting someone face to face in a nice and safe environment.** **How does it work?** You will go on about 10 dates with someone of the opposite sex, each date will be 5 minutes long/short. We will provide you with materials to tell us who you liked. If the same person(s) you pick also pick you, you will be a "Match" and we will give you each others' contact information - then the rest is up to you! Call each other up and make plans to go out! **Ages:** Women 30 - 45, Men 30 - 45 [Get tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999540358037?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Things to know:** * We are promoting this event on various dating sites, don't just go by the number of people who have RSVP'd on this Meetup group. This event is almost sold out. * The purchase of 1 drink is required, so please buy a drink so the venue will let us use their space for future events. * There's no strict dress code, but this is a singles event and you will want to look your best. No gym wear, hoodies, sneakers, etc. Stylish jeans okay. * Tickets are only $35. NO tickets sold at the door.

Moab Hiking, Rappelling, And Off Road Weekend

Your salt lamp is trying its best to inspire but sometimes, you need the real thing. Escape into the russet vistas and sublime arches of this 4-day women’s multisport adventure in stunning Moab, Utah. This is your golden ticket to lace up those hiking boots and leave real life behind as we explore both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Marvel at the colossal swoops of sandstone that frame the breathtaking landscapes like a picture. Summon your inner mountain goat as you scramble up slick rock and skip across sand dunes. Escape the crowds to discover an otherworldly quiet no meditation app can inspire. Slip into a realm that seems plucked from another dimension, brimming with rock dunes, fins, and hidden slot canyons. Suit up, tie in, and prepare to rappel over 100 feet to the secret canyon floor below. Then do it all over again (AND AGAIN) on a beginner-friendly canyoneering adventure. You’ll scramble, downclimb, and maybe even wade through gorgeous, remote slot canyons. End the day with a stunning sunset hike to the most iconic spot in all of Utah. Show off those sick carpool skills as you climb into the driver’s seat of an off-road vehicle. Let the sand slap your face and the wind tangle your hair as you become one with ancient desert lore. Unearth ancient relics and dinosaur bones while navigating tunnels, ravines, hills, and arches. We’ll explore the unique town of Moab and check out the funky shops, food truck park, and restaurants all tucked in between two National Parks. Every day is a new adventure followed by the promise of the best night’s sleep of your life. Your unforgettable Moab Multisport Weekend starts with a breezy rendezvous at an airport hotel in Salt Lake City followed by a 3 night stay in our private Explorer Chick House. Hop in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle and let your guides handle the rest. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-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)

Laurel Canyon: The Golden Age of Songwriting (ensemble)

Details Coming Soon: Annapurna Circuit Trek (High Altitude/Strenuous)

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)

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)

Moab and Arches National Parks Hiking Weekend

\#\# Moab Booty Buster Bust your booty on the best trails in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. We squeeze a week of activity into a long weekend on this 4 day women’s hiking trip to Moab, Utah. Your weekend has been carefully curated and “in the field” tested by your Explorer Chick team! We’ve spent YEARS playing in this outdoor mecca in the desert. You’ll squeeze in some serious ground over the course of a long weekend working on those hiker booty gains. Explore six arches in one hiking trail to discover the namesake of Arches National Park. Witness the power of wind as you trek among iconic red rock formations where over 2,000 arches have been documented. Descend down layers of red, pink, brown, and white sandstone to enjoy a well-earned lunch on the White Rim of the Colorado River. Wander through red rock slot canyons, among sandstone hoodoos, and across wind-eroded plains in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Feel like you’re on a desert planet as you admire the vast and desolately beautiful landscapes. Catch an unforgettable sunrise at Deadhorse Point State Park as you sip your coffee and munch on your breakfast. Next, gear up and hit the trail in Canyonlands to conquer the steepest trail in the park. (You’ve got this!) You better believe we wouldn’t let you miss this! Your reward after a brief hike? One of the most famous geological structures in the world. Gaze in awe at some of Mama Nature’s best work before taking your turn to pose in the photo op sweet spot. Every day, expect to be challenged by a new trail, and a new horizon, and new friends. Your thighs will sing every day as you walk a new hiking trail, admire a new desert horizon, and conquer a new national park! Your heart will swoon every night as you kick off your dusty hiking boots, share bad jokes, and enjoy fresh-made meals in the Explorer Chick lodging. We’ll enjoy the occasional meal out and even squeeze in some time for you to meander and shop in the funky town of Moab. Your weekend of epic Moab hikes begins with an easy rendezvous at a Salt Lake City airport hotel—we take care of all the transportation from there! (Phew, did we mention this is all going down in four days?!) **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/moab-and-arches-national-parks-hiking-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/moab-and-arches-national-parks-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)

Expedition: Kilimanjaro Climb for Charity

**Expedition: Kilimanjaro Charity Climb** **Dates: September 7th – September 14th, 2026** For the serious mountaineer, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft) serves as the ultimate high-altitude laboratory. The Mountaineering Club of New York is partnering with Jumbo Earth Travel to offer this 7-day expedition via the Marangu route—specifically chosen as a controlled, relatively safe environment to test your body’s response to extreme altitude. Whether you are looking to break the 19,000-foot barrier for the first time or are using this as a critical training milestone for technical objectives like Denali or the Himalayas, this climb provides the essential "thin air" exposure needed to build your high-altitude resume. **The Mission: Climbing for Conservation** Mount Kilimanjaro is the "Water Tower" of East Africa, but the wildlife in the plains below is facing an unprecedented drought crisis. To support the protection of these ecosystems, **50% of all expedition profits will be donated to HydraNest.** **[HydraNest](https://hydranest.org/)**[ ](https://hydranest.org/)is a non-profit dedicated to mitigating the impact of drought on Sub-Saharan wildlife through innovative, biomimetic water reservoirs. By joining this climb, you are directly funding the installation of sustainable, off-grid water sources that keep wildlife corridors hydrated and safe. **The Objective: Marangu Route** The Marangu route was specifically chosen by MCNY for its logistical advantages in a high-altitude training environment: * **Optimized Recovery:** Unlike tent-based routes, Marangu utilizes a permanent hut system. For the mountaineer, this means superior thermal regulation and better rest. * **Technical Preparation:** This trek is the gold standard for learning how your body handles "thin air" before committing to technical environments like Denali or the Himalayas. * **Professional Support:** Jumbo Earth Travel provides professional local guides and porters, allowing you to focus entirely on pacing and acclimatization. **Exclusive MCNY Group Pricing** We have negotiated an exceptional discount with Jumbo Earth Travel to make this conservation mission accessible to our community. * **MCNY Member Rate\*:** $1,900 (per person) * **Non-Member Rate:** $3,000 (per person) Registration Fee: A $100 club registration fee is required to secure your slot. This fee is included in the pricing shown above. You'll be asked to pay the balance after the group size is finalized \*Memberships start at just $25/year. If you are not a member, join today by [registering on our club website!](https://nymountaineers.org/become-a-member) **What is Included:** * **Accommodations:** Full 7-day expedition logistics, plus hotel stays immediately before and after the climb. * **Mountain Meals:** All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are **fully provided** while on the mountain. * **Note on Hotel Dining:** While your room is covered, meals at the hotel basecamp are available for purchase but are not included in the expedition price. **Gear & Preparation** * **Training:** MCNY will organize a series of local training hikes to prepare the team for the "Roof of Africa." * **Gear Rental:** Essential high-altitude gear is available for rent through our partners in Tanzania. * **Safari Extension:** Discounted safari add-ons can be arranged through Jumbo Earth Travel. **Cancellation and Refund Policy** To ensure we can guarantee our commitments to our guides and the HydraNest donation, the following policy applies: * **Registration Fee:** The $100 club registration fee is **non-refundable** upon payment. * **Expedition Balance:** **Before August 7th, 2026:** 100% of the expedition balance (excluding the registration fee) is fully refundable. **On or After August 7th, 2026:** All payments are final and **non-refundable** due to fixed logistical commitments in Tanzania. Ready to advance your mountaineering career? RSVP to join the roster. Detailed itinerary, gear lists, and payment instructions will follow.

NarPhu Trek - 11 days

New Members Social on the Hudson, AMC x Manhattan Kayak Co

[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001GpE52AK/act00023254) **Come Hang Out by the Hudson!** 🌊🚣 New to the Appalachian Mountain Club? We'd love to meet you! Join us for a casual waterfront get-together at Manhattan Kayak Company. Enjoy some light snacks, hear a quick intro to AMC, and spend the rest of the evening chatting, connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and soaking up the river views. No agenda, no pressure, just good people, new friends, good vibes, and a beautiful spot to unwind. (No kayaking this day, but we'll organize an event if there's interest!) Please register so we know how many to expect. Can't wait to meet everyone!