#29 – How to Make New Friends to Adventure With
Are you tired of hiking alone?
Is your circle of friends full of couch potatoes?
Or are you tired of nagging your significant other to play outside with you?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to make some new adventure friends.
Yes, meeting new people can be hard when you're a grownup with work and family commitments.
So in this podcast episode, I'm going to share some easy ways to meet outdoorsy people.
These are strategies that work for me as someone who moves around a lot. And I know they'll work for you too.
Ready? Let's do this!
Links/Resources Mentioned
- Mountain Fit Course
- Blog Post – How to Make New Friends to Hike With
- Appalachian Mountain Club
- Colorado Mountain Club
- The Mountaineers (Seattle)
- Mazamas (Oregon)
- Sierra Club
- Meetup
- Golden Trail Runners (Colorado)
- Denver Mindful Hikers (breathwork hikes)
- REI Education Program
- Colorado Mountain School
- RMI
- IMG
- Alpine Ascents International
- Backpackers and Mountaineers in Training Facebook Group
Episode Sneak Peek
[3:30] How I became really good at making new friends. How to know when it’s time to build your community.
[5:22] The pros and cons of joining your regional mountain club. What these clubs are and how to find your local chapter. Who benefits most from these clubs and who doesn’t.
[11:04] How to use Meetup to meet new hiking friends. How Meetup works, and tips for getting the most out of it. Drawbacks and downsides to Meetups.
[16:58] Going on a guided a trip to meet new friends. Why this is sometimes a good idea, even though it tends to be expensive.
[19:38] Other places to find hiking clubs and groups, including REI, local parks, colleges, Hash House Harriers and more.
This episode is brought to you by Mountain Fit
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