What we’re about

It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. Checking out new, intriguing and diverse landscapes and habitats both in the Blue Mountains and around Sydney. As well as exploring new and interesting external environments, it's also about getting to know each other along the way.

We like to take our time while we enjoy the fresh air, relax in nature and explore the beautiful scenery. Other than this the purpose is to connect with like-minded individuals whilst enjoying each other's company as we explore the scenic views and extensive landscape of the Blue Mountains and beyond.

Although an LGBTI+ group, membership is not exclusive to the community. It's more about connecting with open-minded people, whatever their race, sexuality, gender etc... it really doesn't matter. So if the group sounds appealing to you, then we'll look forward to meeting you at a walk some time.

From 2021 there will be a $10 gratuity for events. This will cover the one event and also all events for the calendar year.

The purpose of this is to cover direct costs of the group, not to make a profit from the group's activities. In particular equipment and the ongoing Meetup fees, making the group more sustainable.

The first (and possibly only) piece of equipment we will be buying is a personal locator beacon, helping to promote the safety and well-being of everyone who does the mountain walks by ensuring that if anyone has an accident we can request immediate access from local emergency services.

Public Waiver

By RSVP'ing "Yes" to any of the group's events you agree that you have read, understood and accepted the below Public Waiver Section. And by attending any of our events you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety for the meetup. This is a requirement to be able to reserve your attendance for any of the meetup events! Acknowledgement and Waiver: The LGBTI & Friends Blue Mountains Walking Group advises all intending and actual participants in any of the activities of the group that any or all of those activities may be considered “adventure sport” require appropriate physical fitness, competence and equipment and may involve an element of risk. Participants engaging in any activity of the group do so voluntarily and in the knowledge of the fitness, competence and the equipment required and fully understanding and accepting the risks involved. All participants acknowledge that they take part in such activities at their own risk and will hold none of the Group, the leader(s), others involved in organising or assisting with the activity or any of the other participants in an activity responsible for any death, injury or loss that may result to them or to others through participation in the activity whether due to negligence, misadventure, accident or otherwise.

Those inviting visitors on activities, or deliberately or otherwise providing details of Group activities to others, indemnify the Group and agree that in doing so they have made the terms of this Acknowledgement and Waiver clear and that those participating in an activity as a consequence do so in full acceptance of this Acknowledgement and Waiver. The Group, its leaders, those assisting in organising and those participating in an activity may, to the fullest extent permitted by the law, rely on this Acknowledgement and Waiver as a bar or limitation to any claim for death, injury or loss that may result from such activity.

You must read the public waiver section before you RSVP any of the meetup events. When RSVPed" Yes" to any events, you warrant that all of the information you have provided is both complete and correct and you agree to the terms of this Acknowledgement and Waiver and indemnify the Group, its leaders , those assisting in organising and those participating in an activity for any death, injury or loss that may result to them or to others through participation in the activity. BUSHWALKING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES: 1. Walks are planned ahead of time as best they can be. Sometimes unforeseen events require the organiser of the walk to change the date. If you've signed up, you will be notified if this occurs. Hopefully you can still participate. 2. Walks can also be cancelled. This is typically due to the organiser being ill or bad weather. Often these cases arise on the last minute. All organisers need to cancel a walk no later than 7:30am the day of the walk. Waiting later than that is very unfair to the participants. 3. You should always check your email and meetup.com prior to leaving your home before attending a walk to make sure there are no last minute changes. 4. If a walk fills up and you still want to go, email the walk organiser and see if they'll let you come along. 5. Your walk ideas are encouraged so send them to me or another organiser. It would be nice to offer more walks so come on and volunteer to be an assistant organiser.

6. Any fees charged for walks are only to cover the direct costs of the group and do not indicate in any way that a service is being provided. We are merely a bunch of people going for a walk together.