The Mission of the Carolina Mountain Club is • to explore the mountains of Western North Carolina and adjacent regions through its hiking trails and rivers, • to carry out the responsibilities we have been given by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to develop and maintain our assigned section of the Appalachian Trail and to act as its stewards, • to develop and maintain other hiking trails in Western North Carolina as approved by the Club Council, • to encourage the conservation of our natural s …

This group is about getting information about climbing Kilimanjaro and Tanzanian safaris led by Macon Dunnagan who has led 26 climbs up the highest mountain in Africa. He goes back to climb Kilimanjaro for the 27 time in June.

Although our mainstay is hiking we've also  been  biking, camping, kayaking, walking and eating with cameras.  Just about anything outdoorsy with camera included.   The trails we choose range from easy to moderately strenuous and almost all include rocks, roots, and elevation changes. On hikes we do the buddy system which allows more opportunities to take pictures as photographers are of a very curious nature and tend to wander off. Cameras are not required but highly recommended. From our exper …

Glory Hound Events is the largest producer of endurance athletic events in the Western NC so it makes sense to have a place where our athletes and friends can Meet Up to communicate about training, racing and having fun. If you are a runner, cyclist, or a triathlete with little or many miles under your shoes/wheels, this is the group for you.

Become part of Asheville's most active community! Have you been ignoring a very important part of your life-  Being a part of a diverse community filled with people of varied backgrounds & interests who laugh a lot, make plans to explore, dance, travel, and enjoy life together? Stop working so hard, staying home so much.  Remember that having fun makes even the following day more exciting! We are a community, not just a group of people looking for an excuse to visit one more restaurant.  Our mem …

This meet-up group is geared for people who are looking to get some exercise by walking and hiking at a more moderate and easier pace than what the usual hiking club in the greater Asheville area offers. We will seek out more level hiking trails with no more than 1,000 foot elevations and range anywhere from 3 - 7 miles in length with a social element of either starting or ending the walks and hikes with an optional shared meal at a restaurant near the hiking/walking destination. Just because th …

Join us for twice weekly hikes that alternate among four fairly standard routes. Typically, we take the same hike twice weekly, three of which are along the mountains-to-sea trail, running alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. Once a month, we go on a hike among the 25 miles of hiking trails within the campus of Warren Wilson College. We focus on weekday hikes, with occasional weekend jaunts. Because we do the same hike twice each week and then repeat it every fifth week, the emphasis …

FITNESS FOR MOM, FUN FOR BABY! Welcome to Plum Mom's Club - Powered by Stroller Strides! Plum Moms Club offers free weekly playgroups, monthly moms night out activities, and quarterly community service projects. Many of these playgroups are attended by members of Stroller Strides, but it is not required to be a participant. However, we do invite you to come out and try a Stroller Strides class--your first class is always free. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with the …

WENOCA is a part of the Western North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club. We seek to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. We invite you to join us if you are someone who cares about the world we live in - the Sierra Club needs you. We are now on meetup.com as a way for more members of the community to learn about our activities which range from the social hikes and picnics to political actions and educational presentations.

Fun and supportive tennis group for players of all skill ranges. The goal of this group is to create a forum for players of all types to meet and find suitable playing partners, from those seeking to improve their game and reach competitive level to recreational players simply looking to meet new playing partners. The basic hope being to create a large pool of dependable players for singles and doubles play. Players can self-rate using the USTA's ranking system: http://www.usta.com/Play-Tennis/U …

I thought it would be great to create meet up where people with similar interest can share information about trails in WNC area and plan group ride/hike. I want all members to enjoy the ride without feeling pressure to catch up. I remembered riding with guys that I felt like throwing up. If you're a guy but don't have instinct to chase other bunnies/racing/compete, or go way ahead of us, you're more than welcome to join our ride. No matter how skilled/experienced rider you are, I hope we can alw …

Asheville Sports & Social Club was created to provide recreational sports leagues and social events for adults over 21. No matter your skill level or athletic ability, you'll find a sport to enjoy and opportunities to socialize and make new friends that could last a lifetime. ASSC emphasizes recreational play that doesn't take the score too seriously.

Join the Compleat Naturalist meetup group to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events with featured guest naturalists, to in-depth multi-session courses, and field trips to fascinating locations in the Southern Appalachians, the most bio-diverse area in North America.

This is a Meetup group of like-minded photographers who specialize in portrait photography work. We welcome all skill levels, from beginners to professionals!   Our mission at PPG is to provide fun and affordable opportunities to broaden your skill set in all areas of photography. We are an interactive learning group dedicated to sharing information amongst each other and supporting one another in the quest to capture that perfect image.   If you love photographing people, then this Meetup group …

This group is for women in their 20s-30s. The group is LGBTQ centered and all women are accepted and welcome here. People new to the area or all ready from here. It's about making new friends who want to have fun and contribute their time and energy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy hiking, swimming, skiing, walking your dog, etc. you will love this group! Other event possibilities are girls night out, movies, dinner, and anything else that looks like fun or for a good cause. Thanks fo …

I have met a few dads that are at home with their kids during the daytime, but there doesn't seem to be anything going on for dads to do with their little ones. This is the equivalent to the"No Girls Allowed" clubs you built when you were a kid...unless of course you have daughters. They are cool. So, let's say this is a "No Mommies Allowed" club. Through this group, we would like to schedule outdoor gatherings and stuff for men with kids at home.