Gay hikers
Gay Men's Hiking Group
This is our first time hiking in the Adirondacks and I'm really ecstatic to introduce the group to this area. It's some of the leading hiking in the Northeast; with pine forests, clear running streams and rocky mountains. I reserved a cabin in the heart of the High Peaks. It's a 3.5 mile walk from the trailhead, but it's a famous area with other lodges nearby, so we won't be totally isolated. The hiking will be more challenging than anything we've done before. If you are a regular with this collective you should be ok, as extended as you aren't somebody who usually hikes at the back of the line up. It's going to be incredible!
THE CABIN
We're staying at Camp Peggy O'Brien, nearby the Adirondack Mountain Club's John's Brook Lodge. It sleeps 12, has heat and a propane stove. Bunks and mattresses are provided, but you deserve to bring your own sleeping bag. Water is from a pump outside. The bathroom is an outhouse. I put some pics in the photo section on Meetup. Here's the link, you have to scroll down for Camp Peggy O'Brien. https://adk.org/lodging-and-camping-information/
SCHEDULE
I booked the cabin from Wednesday to Sunday morning, but if you want to arrive T
Dani Heinrich pulled together a thorough guide for LGBTQ+ hikers who want to connect with others who enjoy hiking treks, camping, nature, and exploring the Wonderful Outdoors.
Nature helps us deal with anxiety and stress, it helps us to relax and to slow down, according to Harvard Medical School research. Hiking seems to be more popular than ever especially after living through a global pandemic. It forced most of us to deal with self-isolation and restrictions in our daily lives, but also made travelers crave nature even more. National Parks have been more crowded than ever, and so many people opted for a vacation in nature that it caused a campervan and RV shortage across the U.S. Outdoor tour companies felt the effects of the surge, too.
Outdoor Activities for Queer Travelers on the Rise
At The Venture Out Project (TVOP), an organization that arranges backpacking and wilderness trips for queer and transgender outdoor enthusiasts, most of their trips sold out before the summer even started. “After being stuck at home for over a year, some of us with unaccepting family, I think a lot of queer folks could really use some queer joy,” said Anna Seilier,
Seattle Queer and Queer-ally Hiking Group
The Seattle Queer and Queer-Ally Hiking Group
Seattle, WA
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The purpose of this group is to design a safe-space where people of all orientations can get outside, make friends, and have fun exploring the beautiful outdoors in Washington…
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The purpose of this group is to create a safe-space where people of all orientations can get outside, craft friends, and have entertainment exploring the beautiful outdoors in Washington. If you identify as gay, queer woman , bisexual, trans, questioning, allied, or anything in between, please join us! We welcome singles, couples, triples, and friends! People of all skill levels are encouraged to join, but most hikes will be of moderate difficulty (8+ miles round-trip and between 0 and 3000 feet of elevation gain).
UPCOMING HIKES/EVENTS
Caribou Mountain Hike – Wild Views & Great Company! (West Bethel, ME)
Now for something completely different! Join us for a stunning hike up Caribou Mountain (2,828 ft), where vast open ledges offer sweeping views.
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Forehead via Frost trail and returning on Long route (Underhill, VT)
Forehead via Frost trail and returning on Extended trail
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Sacandaga River Camping & Local day hike (Wells, NY)
Sacandaga Campground camping
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Lake Mansfield, Drawn-out , and Bolton-Trapp Footpath Loop (Stowe, VT)
Lake Mansfield, Long, and Bolton-Trapp Trail Loop
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Join us in PTown (Provincetown, MA)
It's Time For PTown
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Ziplining + Social Lunch (Lincoln, NH)
Ziplining + Social Lunch
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A Hike Around Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor (Boston, MA)
A beautiful island day with a hike and a swim in the harbor!
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Wildcats Hike (Gorham, NH)
The Wildcats with BobCat
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