What we’re about
Hello and welcome!
We are a group of friendly South Sounders, who are looking to expand our circle of friends. We like to going to new places and exploring.
If you are new in town and would like to meet some new folks, or just looking to get out more than you have in the past, are you looking to try a new activity? Then this group is for you!
Life is often filled with too much work and not enough play, let's get out and adventure together. Even in the rain our group likes to get out and adventure. Thi is a group for everyone who likes to get outside and play; whether it’s hiking, snowshoeing, biking, or kayaking. Have I listed an activity you are interested in? If I left one out- help me to get out and explore with you!
This club is a collaborative, volunteer driven project, and we welcome new organizers, once we’ve gotten to know you. The organizers are not hike leaders. We gather the information, share it with you all, and enjoy the adventure with you.
Our sister organization is The Olympia Area Socializing, Activities and Friends Group and we invite you to check us out at http://4142298.xyz/Olympia-Friends-Meetup/. This group is oriented more along the lines of inviting friends to do fun things like bowling and movies rather than a dating site. If you’ve thought to yourself “I’d love to see that new movie but don’t want to go alone”, this is a good place to post the event and see who else is just dying to see that very movie.
Legal Disclaimer and Liability Information:Participation in Olympia Hiking and Outdoor Activities is at your own risk. As a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Olympia Hiking and Outdoor Activities, its organizers and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
No-Show Policy: All of us at the Olympia Hiking Meetup Group love hiking and sharing that experience with others, and for that reason we have a strict no-show policy. If you commit to a hike and find you are unable to go, update your status and notify the leaders, so that someone else can have the opportunity to go. Members who have three no-shows will be removed from the group.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Speaker Series: Craig Romano's Day Hiking Columba River GorgeFriends Meeting House, Olympia, WA
Speaker Series: Craig Romano's Day Hiking Columba River Gorge
Join us for an evening with Craig Romano. With his trademark enthusiasm and expertise, he will share information on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Trapper Creek Wilderness, Cottonwood Canyon State Park along with explorations of national forests and wilderness areas, state forests, state parks, county parks, city parks, and national wildlife refuges.
Craig’s new book Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 2nd Edition is the perfect guide book for exploring the breathtaking beauty of one of the most popular hiking destinations near the Portland–Vancouver metro area. Updated and expanded and now with full-color photos, this new edition offers something for everyone–including accessible trails, historical destinations, wildflowers, waterfalls, the old-growth forests of Oregon, and the sun-kissed rolling hills of Washington. Purchase a signed copy at Craig’s presentation.Date: December 4th
Location: Olympia Friends Meeting House, Address: 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Time: 6pm -9pm
6:00 - Doors open. Meet the Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineer library, watch the audiovisual presentation, and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes.
6:45 - Branch announcements of upcoming classes and events.
7:00 - The speaker starts promptly at 7:00 pm.NOTE: Arrive earlier for parking and seating.
NOTE: Books will be available for purchase. - Speaker Series: Southern Croatia; Calling all multi sport enthusiastsFriends Meeting House, Olympia, WA
Speaker Series: Southern Croatia
Calling all multi sport enthusiasts and "off the beaten path" international travelers! Join us on January 8, when Olympia Mountaineer Marko Pavela will share stories and adventures from his many travels to Croatia. The presentation will focus on possible "active travel" or "adventure tourism" day trips through the Dalmatian Hinterlands, or the inland southern part of the country.Date: January 8th
Location: Friends Meeting House, Address: 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Time: 6pm -9pm
6:00 - Doors open. Meet the Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineer library, watch the audiovisual presentation, and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes.
6:45 - Branch announcements of upcoming classes and events.
7:00 - The speaker starts promptly at 7:00 pm.
NOTE: Arrive earlier for parking and seating. - Speaker Series: A Year in AustraliaFriends Meeting House, Olympia, WA
Speaker Series: A Year in Australia
Join the Olympia Mountaineers for a discussion with Jon and Sharon Hubbell – “A Year in Australia.”Jon and Sharon spent 12 months traveling 18,000 miles in Australia. Their adventure included driving “on the wrong side of the road” in their Aussie RV. They will share “favorite places” from east to west around the circumference and north to south through the red center of the continent.
Date: February 5th
Location: Friends Meeting House, Address: 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Time: 6pm -9pm
6:00 - Doors open. Meet the Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineer library, watch the audiovisual presentation, and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes.
6:45 - Branch announcements of upcoming classes and events.
7:00 - The speaker starts promptly at 7:00 pm.
NOTE: Arrive earlier for parking and seating. - Speaker Series: Wilderness travel in the far north of CanadaFriends Meeting House, Olympia, WA
Speaker Series: Wilderness travel in the far north of Canada
Wilderness travel in the far north of CanadaJoin us as Scott Waeschle: Climber, paddler, guide, and photographer as he shares amazing images and tales of adventure- white water canoeing the Hood River of Nunavut, Canada. Waeschle traveled with his sons and a friend above the Arctic circle on the Hood River from its source to the Arctic Ocean in July 2023.
Scott will also share a trip he lead July 2024: a group of six paddled the Bonnet Plume River through the Makenzie mountains of Yukon. Northern Canada is one of the last lightly traveled wildernesses where one can spend a month traveling a river without seeing another person.Date: March 5
Location: Friends Meeting House, Address: 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Time: 6pm -9pm
6:00 - Doors open. Meet the Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineer library, watch the audiovisual presentation, and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes.
6:45 - Branch announcements of upcoming classes and events.
7:00 - The speaker starts promptly at 7:00 pm.
NOTE: Arrive earlier for parking and seating.
