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 Intermediate - 3 miles, 1000' gain. This hike is relatively short, but the middle portion is a rugged and continuous incline for 1 mile with about 700' of gain. Even though we'll be taking this trail at the pace of a social hike, beginners may will find this hike to be too hard. We'll start […] |
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 Join a virtual presentation by conservation ecologist Dr. Sean Anderson who will discuss the threat of climate change to the Conejo Valley, and what we can do about it, in the kickoff presentation of the Conejo Open Space Foundation's (COSF) 2022 Speaker Series. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday March 2nd at […] |
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 5 miles, 800' gain, Easy Intermediate. The address is not the address of the hike, but a nearby address that should get you to pass by the trailhead. This route would be classified as fit-beginner, if not for an extended incline that runs for almost a mile in the middle of the hike. It is […] |
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 This 14.5 mile hike begins at the Backbone Trailhead on Malibu Canyon and proceeds up Mesa Peak Motorway. After about about 6 miles of uphill trekking with ocean views, we reach the top of Corral Canyon where we can do some optional rock climbing, take a break, snack, horse around, etc. See picture. Then we […]
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 For all the info and to sign up, go to www.1000treks.com You have been dreaming about this for a long time! Let's make it happen and let's go see the Northern Lights in an fun-packed adventure, visiting three countries in one of the beautiful places in world: Scandinavia. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO […] |
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 Don's crazy routes are what VHC is known for. This was one of his favorites and he usually posted it this time of year around his birthday. I can't think of a better way to remember and honor him than by finally doing the whole route again. Now that we have some water, be prepared […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Spring has arrived earlier this year and a great place to enjoy it is the serene countryside […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO NEED HELP: go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) We did this hike exactly one year ago so it's time to re-visit the area. Please join […]
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 By special request.... Want to hike to a mile-high summit in the San Gabriel Mountains with grand views over Los Angeles? Set your calendar for Josephine Peak via Colby Canyon in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains. Starting on Angeles Hwy, we'll be taking the scenic rout to the summit ascending Colby Canyon […]
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 5.75 miles, 700' gain. Easy Intermediate. Do not park on Potrero else risk getting a ticket. You need a permit to park on this street. This hike is a great trail when it might be muddy because almost the entire hike is on an asphalt path through a huge state park (> 20 sq miles). […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC A LOCAL, BUT A BIT OF A CHALLENGING TREK We'll do the regular Pentachaeta Trail loop plus […]
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 For those who never had the pleasure of hiking with Don, I can't say enough about what a remarkable person he was and what a profound influence he had on so many lives - how much he put into grow the group, make it uniquely his own and fill our weekends with memorable adventures, all […] |
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 5.2 miles, 1140' gain, easy-intermediate. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. The hike starts on the Park View trail, completely flat along a gravel track that moves around the Dos Vientos Community park. It then gently rises into the surrounding hills, […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) Between The Oaks Mall and the mountains and the freeway and the green way, lies one of […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO NEED HELP: go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) We will start hiking on the Lower San Merril, then go off trail scrambling up to Echo […]
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 Distance: 7-10 miles, off-trail Elevation Gain: 1500-3000 feet Rating: 6/10 ? Not for beginners. For intermediate and advanced hikers only. This is a canyon off the East Fork of the San Gabriel River that caught my attention once as I drove by. Based on research online, it seems to be a wide, fairly open, accessible […]
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We have made a lot of progress on fixing up Guadalasca over the past 3 sessions, but […] |
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 It's the first day of Daylight Savings time, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour the night before. This bike ride begins at Arcadia County Park heading east to Encanto Park in Duarte. Next we'll take the San Gabriel River bike path across the Santa Fe Dam heading south through Whittier Narrows […]
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 Hello Fellow Hikers, Will be hitting three peaks on this one. Jonathan will be our event leader and we will be following his route that will take us to Rex and the Towers and Elliot peak. Expect a workout. The area is still so green and the wild flowers are everywhere now. But the views […]
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP? Go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) High winds, rain, and hot weather will cancel this hike. A little history: In 1924, construction began […] |
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 Intermediate, 5.25 mi, 1000' gain Fit beginners can complete this hike, but it will certainly get their blood pumping. This is not a conditioning hike, it's a social hike. We'll be stopping at various points to let people catch up and to make sure they make any turns. We'll start by climbing the Triunfo Canyon […]
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 STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 4.2 miles Out and Back Duration: 2 ¼ hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1350’; Peak: ?’ View: Ridge Views Details: This hike has some STEEP moments up and down TRAILHEAD INFO / FULL DESCRIPTION Park at 7303 Alpine Way, Tujunga, CA 91042 This hike is […] |
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 This will be an all day wet and wild event for the water lovers in our group. Please don't sign up if you melt when getting wet, because you'll either get wet crossing or walking in the river. Not to mention one hell of a water fight will be taking place at the larger pools […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Let's start St. Patrick's day early with a nice, easy, breezy hike to the MASH SITE […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wildwood-canyon-trail-loop Hello Fellow Hikers, It's St Patty's day!! Yes so why not hit a trail and burn some calories before you head out for a big meal or green beer? This is a great trail as this route offers a little of everything. You have the waterfall plus a cave the creek, open views plus […]
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 Beginner. 5 miles, 500' gain. This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. That means it's wide enough for a vehicle. To make up for the lack of elevation, the distance will be about 5 miles round trip. When I hiked this, I never noticed any real gain but ended up measuring about […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC If you would like to take a hike for the dogs, then bring your friendly pooch for […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC This is a good time to re-vist some peaks in the San Gabriel mountains. The weather […]
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Come and join us to fix up one of Conejo Valley's most popular trails - the Santa […]
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 Due to the Sand Fire in 2016 and the Creek Fire the following year, it was believed that the entire canyon we once spent a couple hours bushwhacking through was no longer dense with California bay laurel, fallen trees as obstacles and dreaded poison oak. When we finally visited in 2018 we found the entrance […] |
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Wow! Its our 15th anniversary. Let's celebrate with a PotLuck & BBQ at Oak Canyon Community Park -- we'll do a hike also -- and reminisce about the past 1.5 decades and plan for the next. Oak Canyon Community Park is a beautiful, 60-acre park with sandstone cliffs and a year-round creek. The park has […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/latigo-canyon-to-tapia-park Hello Fellow Hikers, Woo hoo first day of Spring! I have been delaying the schedule as the weather keeps changing from possible rain to a slight chance. But why not take a chance I mean it's Spring! Okay now for the trail info...Okay this one should give us a little of everything from wild […]
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 **Mount Hollywood Hike at Griffith Park** **Sunday March 20, 2022** **TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.** **Eden Outdoor Adventures** This activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group! **VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY** **Sunday March 20, 2022: Mount Hollywood at Griffith Park** **RATING: Intermediate** **TRAILHEAD […] |
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 **3.5 miles, 650' gain, Fit Beginner** A hike to Paradise Falls is one of the most popular things to do for those visiting Simi Valley, yet a lot of people that live nearby rarely make this fun hike or perhaps have never done it. There are several paths one can take to the falls. This […]
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 STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 2.5 miles, 1.75 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1200’; Peak: 1523’ View: Panoramic view of Malibu, ocean, West Side, Downtown Details: This hike has some STEEP moments, is not on most trail maps & has 2 benches on top to relax on TRAILHEAD INFO The […] |
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello fellow hikers, The heat is here but we still need to keep moving so the goal is to hit this trail (which has partial shade ) and be back at our cars before it gets to hot... so... (weather shows 90 degrees so will start at 8am and be back to our cars […]
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We'll be taking advantage of lingering warm weather by cooling down in Deep Creek well below the […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stunt-high-trail Hello Fellow Hikers, This is going to be another hike hosted by Steve so expect a good workout. We will be meeting at the above trail and doing partial Stunt High Trail but Steve's loop will add more elevation gain with more miles so it will be a harder moderate hike that won't be […] |
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 **5 miles, 1200' gain, Intermediate** This hike is one of the most well known in Simi Valley. It contains beautiful sandstone formations throughout the hike and there are fantastic views of the valleys. There is really no way to get lost because there are no junctions. If one chooses, they can turn around and return […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Join me on yet another garden walk for beginner hikers on up. This time we'll visit the […] |
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 The Stats Wait-listed Not for beginners, no sweeper Distance: 10 miles> Elevation Gain: While mostly downhill, there will still be at least 1500 ft. of uphill. Rating: Moderate 7/10, off trail, bushwhacking, poodle dog bush, poison oak, creek walking, etc... Duration: 5-7 hours Rain, snow - cancels the hike The Plan We will meet at […]
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 Join us for bicycling on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. Please be able to ride at least 12 miles per hour to keep up with our group. See a map of this route here: […]
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 **3.0 miles, 800' gain, easy-intermediate** This hike is rated easy-intermediate because it is a continuous incline for 1.5 miles. This isn't real steep, but it is continuous, and many beginner hikers have indicated this should be rated intermediate. That said, there is no reason a fit beginner cannot complete this hike. If needed, just stop […] |
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***O’Melveny Park*** spreads over 672 acres, second on the list of largest parks within the City of Los Angeles, right after Griffith Park. Noted for its picture-perfect picnic grounds with white fences and towering eucalyptus trees, O’Melveny Park also challenges hikers with several miles of steep, backcountry fire roads and primitive trails. Our (https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ale&ti=10097&pri=2097&pw=245133&mi=10248&url=http%3A%2F%2Frei.com%2Fh%2Fcamping-and-hiking) here […]
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 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/will-rogers-to-temescal-peak-to-split-rock-spur Hello Fellow Hikers, Have you ever been to Will Rogers State Park? If not your in for a treat! This is my favorite state park to hike. There is so much eye candy here! From the ocean view on one side to downtown LA on the other, a bridge, stairs, wildflowers everywhere I have […]
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 Join us for a bicycle ride this morning from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown. We will depart at 9:00AM. ___________________________ QUALIFICATIONS: This bicycle ride is 33 miles roundtrip from North Hollywood to Chinatown. The route is on mostly flat terrain with a few rolling hills and underpasses on roads in Burbank and Griffith Park. […] |
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 **Only a couple days left for this sale. Click below for discount and details:** (https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=264573&pw=245133) (Ignore Meetup times. Sale is ongoing until 3/28) And don't forget about the (https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei/) where I have curated REI items that are at least 50% off: https://www.hikingwithdean.com/rei/ |
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 **Easy Intermediate, 4 miles, 900' gain.** The address given, is not the address of the hike. It is a nearby address that may cause your GPS to drive past the trailhead. Easy Intermediate means it is on the easy end of the intermediate spectrum: https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781 This is an upside down lollipop that takes us first […]
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 STATS Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sections Length: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaks Elevation: Gain/loss: 2200' Range: 1500-3000' View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge TRAILHEAD INFO 2300 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 9150 Map pin is south of address due to gates that get locked at sunset. […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC Once again I'll be leading a WWW trek into the Cucamonga Wilderness area to see the three […] |
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 **4.6 miles, 1000' gain. Easy Intermediate.** Different mapping apps give different directions for the same address, and many have gotten lost relying on GPS. If you don't know this location, please look on a map to find this location before heading out, and don't rely only on GPS. This is the Wendy Trailhead, where S. […] |
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 BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: (go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC)](https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC](go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC)) Join me on yet another garden walk for beginner hikers on up. This […] |
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 This hike serves as a conditioning hike for people who are doing the Salkantay Trek a couple of weeks later. Those doing the trek are encouraged to do this hike to avoid having any problem when trekking the Andean mountains of Peru. But those not doing the trek are also welcome to join us. The […]
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 The Cafe is opening and join me for a brisk hike for a chili-cheese dog (unclear if they have jalapenos). The Numbers: Distance: 14 mi Elevation Gain: 5000 ft Rating: 8/10 Trail: Single track Parking: Street. Two important items: 2. Curb your tires 1. Keep the noise down so the neighbors don't create parking rules. […]
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 Arrive at the Placerita Nature Center and be prepared to depart at 8:30 am sharp for a shuttle to the Bear Divide Trailhead. The trail immediately heads uphill and continues to do so for 2.2 miles. This is about the only elevation gain of the hike. Much of this is through a lovely shaded woodland. […] |
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 Join us for a 30 mile bike ride on the paved Santa Clarita bike trails which form the shape of an abstract four-leaf clover. BIKE RIDE QUALIFICATIONS: This bike ride is very pleasant and suitable for all bike riders who can ride at least 30 miles on mostly flat terrain at a speed of 12 […]
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 **Mount Wilson Trail to Orchard Camp** **Sunday April 3, 2022** **TRAILHEAD TIME: 9:30 A.M.** **Eden Outdoor Adventures** **VACCINATED & BOOSTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY** This activity is being organized by Eden Outdoor Adventures on Meetup. You are more than welcome to join our Meetup group! **Sunday, April 3, 2022: Mount Wilson Trail to Orchard Camp** **Rating:** **Intermediate […]
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 **(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879781)** Let's enjoy hiking to the Danielson Monument in the Boney Mountain Wilderness and potluck! The trail is filled with the colors of spring. We'll hike up to Danielson monument and enjoy potluck and "Peace, Love and Joy." Please bring food and drinks to share. We'll have our typical **(https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Plus/messages/boards/thread/50879772) social event at the top** […] |
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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