Climbing Groups For Adults

Shifting Gears Group Ride

Join us for a 14 mile ride from Ballston and a chance to get to know each other over coffee afterwards! This is a no drop ride at a casual pace. Shifting Gears is a group of young adults navigating life after a cancer diagnosis through movement and community. Join us for bike rides, coffee chats, and other interactive activities as we heal and grow together.

Chillin' on Church [appox. 5 miles on W&OD] with Vienna food trucks & live music

Friday Fun Climbing @ Sportrock Rio

Hello everyone! Climbers of all skill levels are welcome to Join “Sends with Friends” climbing! We organize two climbing sessions on the Fridays of the month. We can grab some food and drink after the climbing session if people are interested. * 1st or 2nd week: rope session * 3rd or 4th week: bouldering session For non-Sportrock members, a daily pass is required. For those joining the meetup, the day pass will be discounted at $15 and will include rental gear. Please read the rest of the description below carefully before you start climbing at SR Rio. Here’s what you need: 

1. **Signed waiver**: [https://www.sportrock.com/participant-agreement](https://www.sportrock.com/participant-agreement)

2. **Belay Check**, which can be done the same day. See more information: [https://www.sportrock.com/top-rope-and-lead-tests](https://www.sportrock.com/top-rope-and-lead-tests) If you are completely new to climbing and interested in top rope climbing, consider taking the ‘Intro to Climbing” class first. It costs $36 Members and $45 Non-Members. Where to meet: We’ll gether at the table nearby the main entrance.

Energizing Walk for Busy People!

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy nature! We meet Saturdays at 10am, by the bike racks and benches 150 feet in front of BUBBLES Hair Salon in Reston, leaving no later than 10:05. Every week we'll walk the Green Trail to Lake Anne Plaza (\~1 mile), pause there for 5-10 minutes (water, bio, and from April-Nov a Farmer's Market), then circle the lake (2 miles) before returning to our starting point. It's roughly 3.5 miles and takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards, some members will often head to a local restaurant to refuel and relax before tackling the rest of the day. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and both friends and dogs are always welcome! We recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water bottle, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll always walk, rain or shine. By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

Rockville Earth Treks Saturday Morning Climbing

Nature Walk - Lake Fairfax Park

Come join us for a nice, peaceful morning walk through the beautiful Lake Fairfax Park to enjoy the early fall weather experience before it gets too cold. There are multiple trails to choose from, ranging from easy to moderate. Bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle. Meet us over by the soccer field. Parking is free.

Wednesday Rock Climbing at Movement Rockville

Climbers of all skill levels are welcome to Join "Sends with Friends" rock climbing community for an indoor rock climbing (top rope or lead) event at [Movement Rockville gym](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZZD5jntgU4Y6fY9A9)! **$15 Day-Pass for non-movement climbers!** Here's what you need: 1. Signed [waiver](https://movementgyms.com/waiver/): https://movementgyms.com/waiver/ 2. Belay check, which can be done the same day. See [Your First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) page for more info: https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/ If this is your first time signing the waiver with Movement gyms, **your first visit will be free of charge**, all climbing gears included. To find us, go past the front desk and turn left. We'll gather by the benches next to the fitness room entrance. If you are completely new to climbing, you are welcome to come and try it with us after you take the Introduction to Rope Climbing Course which will be free of charge for you if you let me know. This meetup is free and run by volunteer organizers, however, access to Movement gyms requires a membership or purchase of a day pass. This meetup is for belaytionship only, unwanted advances will not be tolerated. **Sends with Friends Rock Climbing Meetup Waiver and Release of Liability** **NOTICE:** By signing up for this event, you agree to the terms outlined below and acknowledge the inherent risks associated with rock climbing activities. Participation in any event organized by this Meetup group is contingent upon your agreement to this release form. **1\. Assumption of Risk:** I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge and fully understand that rock climbing is a high-risk activity. I am aware that participation involves risks including, but not limited to, physical injury, permanent disability, or death. These risks may arise from, but are not limited to, natural hazards, equipment failure, human error, and the actions or negligence of others. **2\. Release of Liability:** In consideration of being allowed to participate in any activity organized by this Meetup group, I hereby release and discharge the organizer(s), co-organizer(s), event leaders, and all other participants from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or connected to my participation, including claims arising from negligence or gross negligence. **3\. Personal Responsibility:** I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my own safety during these events. I will use my own judgment in evaluating the risks involved and will take appropriate precautions, including but not limited to: * Wearing appropriate safety gear. * Using reliable climbing equipment. * Following established safety protocols. * Refraining from participating in activities beyond my skill level. **4\. Medical Fitness:** I affirm that I am in good health and physically capable of participating in rock climbing activities. I assume full responsibility for any medical conditions that may affect my ability to participate safely. **5\. Indemnity Agreement:** I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizer(s), co-organizer(s), event leaders, and other participants from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to my actions or participation in these activities. **6\. Photo/Video Release \(Optional\):** By signing this waiver, I grant permission for any photographs or videos taken during the events to be used for promotional or group-related purposes. (Participants may opt out by notifying the organizer.) **7\. Agreement to Follow Rules:** I agree to abide by all rules, instructions, and guidance provided by the event organizers and leaders. Failure to comply may result in my removal from the group. **8\. Acknowledgment of Agreement:** By joining any event organized by this Meetup group, I acknowledge that I have read and understood this waiver and release form. I agree that my participation in any event constitutes my electronic or physical signature to this agreement.

Meaningful Conversation and Coffee. At Caffe Amouri in Vienna

Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others who are also seeking deeper conversations. Let the conversation flow from topic to topic. Optional questions are listed below.

Optional Questions: Life Stages & Transitions

1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging?
2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists?
3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about?

Optional Questions: Identity After the Roles

4. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you?
5. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed?
6. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted?

Optional Questions: AI & Being Human

7. What human experiences will AI never truly understand?
8. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do?
9. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated?

Optional Questions: Belief & Meaning

10. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space?
11. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live?
12. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self?

Optional Questions: The Modern Psyche

13. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have?
14. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire?
15. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept?

Optional Questions: Work & Purpose

16. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you?
17. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors?
18. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years?

Optional Questions: Relationships & Connection

19. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why?
20. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best?
21. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others?

Optional Questions: Time & Mortality

22. What are you running out of time to say or do?
23. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite?
24. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail?

Optional Questions: Society & Culture

25. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense?
26. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing?
27. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years?

Optional Questions: Personal Philosophy

28. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way?
29. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out
30. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park - Leesburg (Rating: C)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike. This is a \~5 mile hike with an elevation gain of 600' on various trails in the Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park [https://www.novaparks.com/parks/balls-bluff-battlefield](https://www.novaparks.com/parks/balls-bluff-battlefield) in Leesburg, VA. We will stop half way for a short snack break. We hike at a pace of 2 mph while moving. This is the site of one of the largest Civil War engagements in Loudoun County. Major sites at Ball's Bluff include a cemetery, which is the third smallest national cemetery in the United States. Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park also features an interpretive trail, signage and an amazing view of the bluff itself, overlooking the Potomac River. We will start Edwards Landing Park. Leader: Nancy 703-346-3218 (C) [Rating: C](https://nvhc.com/hikeinfo/ratings/) Meet: 9:00am at Edwards Landing Park. GPS coordinates: 39.120075, -77.524277 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JnfJ9EURn4Z9GURC7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JnfJ9EURn4Z9GURC7) Dogs are not permitted on this. Carpool Fee: N/A Park Entry Fee: $0.00 Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

Med Level: C&O Canal Ride - White's Ferry 2 Brunswick-No Skinny Tires

**Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found [here](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/).** **[https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/)** **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride: Summary** **(Must Read)** **+++++++++++++++++++++** * RIDE NAME: Scenic C&O Canal (No Skinny Tire Ride) * START LOC: White's Ferry Store & Grill * START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/F7VESyDp7x296EME7](https://goo.gl/maps/F7VESyDp7x296EME7) * START PARKING: Large parking lot adjacent to White's Ferry Store & Grill (w/restrooms) * ARRIVAL: 10:00am * SPEECH: 10:15am * ROLLING: 10:30am * LEVEL: Medium Level * DISTANCE: 39 miles round trip * PACE: 12-14 mph (relaxed) * TERRAIN: C&O Canal Packed Dirt/Rock - Flat * RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBG_C&O_WHITES_FERRY_BRUNSWICK_2024: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40855355](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40855355) **ADDITIONAL INFO:** * **No Skinny Tires!** **... 28mm on up please.** * Bring two bottles of cold water or a hydration pack with you. * The tow path has been resurfaced (not paved) and is a joy to ride. * Bring a Bike Lock * Spare Tube Is Required !!! **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride : Detail** **+++++++++++++++++++++** Join us for a peaceful, moderately paced ride along the tree-lined C & O Canal Towpath from White's Ferry to Brunswick. This beautiful ride hugging the Potomac River is a real treat! The new bridge at Culvert 82 (mm 52.5) is complete so no more dismounting for the low water crossing required! The C&O canal is a packed dirt trail; please bring at least one spare tube with you and check your bike tires PRIOR to the ride to make sure they are not too worn out. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Meeting Spot:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** White's Ferry Store & Grill 24801 Whites Ferry Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842 GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/F7VESyDp7x296EME7](https://goo.gl/maps/F7VESyDp7x296EME7) PARKING: Large parking lot adjacent to White's Ferry Store & Grill (has restrooms). **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride After The Ride:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride IN The Ride!** We will arrive in historic downtown Brunswick, and have lunch at Potomac Street Grill. They are kindly reserving space for us and our bikes :-) [Potomac Street Grill](https://www.potomacstreetgrill.com) \- American\, Middle Eastern\, Tex\-Mex\. 31 E Potomac Street Brunswick, MD 21716 301-969-0046 [https://www.potomacstreetgrill.com/](https://www.potomacstreetgrill.com/) **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Ride Level Chart** **+++++++++++++++++++++** NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best. * Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle). * Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved. * Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved. * Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved. Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Fine Print:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's: * "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ * NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/ * NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Hikes at Riverbend Park - Visitor's Center

Let’s get outside and explore the beautiful Great Falls Park. **No Fees** We’ll take in the stunning river views, walk the scenic trails together, and afterwards head to a nearby spot for our signature sips and bites. The Plan • What: Group Hike + Lunch • Where: Riverbend Park , Great Falls. • Hike: 9:30 AM Looking forward to a fun and refreshing day outdoors!

Standup Paddleboard for Beginners (Lesson)

***2-hour SUP (standup paddleboard) lesson on the Potomac River. Suitable for beginners or anyone who wants to improve their skills. You must be able to swim.*** **You must register and pay in advance here:** [Standup Paddleboard for Beginners (Lesson)](https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/event-6820099) $72.00 for members, $82.00 for non-members This fun-filled beginner SUP lesson will introduce you to the fundamentals of paddleboarding. Take in all of the scenic beauty of the Potomac River from a totally new perspective as you glide across calm, flat water. The instructor will begin with a personal safety equipment check followed by an on-water demonstration of proper stance and stroke technique. Then we paddle through the session learning technique and tips along the way. No SUP experience needed. Must be able to swim. For safety, weight limit is 225 lbs. There is limited space, so please register early. 1. **You must register and pay for this event on our website at this link:** [Standup Paddleboard for Beginners (Lesson)](https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/event-6820099) 2. Register early on our website to reserve your spot! 3. ***No further event details will be provided on Meetup.* Upon completion of registration, event information will be forwarded by email**. If you do not see a confirmation email from Washington Women Outdoors in your in-box, immediately check your spam folder. If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: [watersports@washingtonwomentoutdoors.org](watersports@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org) **Find out about WWO Member benefits [here.](https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.wildapricot.org/Membership)**