PDX Retired Women Who Hike

Group Description
The emphasis of this women’s group is on fitness, friendship and an appreciation for the natural world. We are a pro-age group—mostly in our 60s and 70s—that enjoys getting outdoors and hiking.

Some of the places we’ve hiked include: Forest Park, Willamette River Greenway Bike Path, Banks-Vernonia Trail, Champoeg State Park, Lacamas Heritage Trail, Old Salmon River Trail, Wahclella Falls; to name a few. We normally find a nearby restaurant to grab a lunch after our hikes, or we might bring a picnic lunch if the weather allows.

If you are a new joining member, we do require that you provide a current, clear facial photo of yourself, as we sometimes meet at remote trailheads and I need to know whom to expect.

Please Read Before You Decide to Sign Up

We generally meet on WEEKDAYS from mid-morning to early afternoon. Each participant is responsible for providing her own transportation to and from events. We are a small, far-flung group; and while carpooling is sometimes possible, it can't be guaranteed.

We prefer quality over quantity and seek friendly, engaged members. One of our goals is to create an atmosphere where members are familiar with each other and there is a sense of continuity in our events. In order to enable that, we have to keep our group size small and discrete. So if we see your profile has been inactive for more than 6 months, we will regretfully need to excuse you from the site.

DISCLAIMER: Joining events with PDX Retired Women Who Hike is entirely voluntary. Participants signing up for an event fully understand the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Event Hosts of PDX Retired Women Who Hike from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for her own safety. It is each participant's responsibility to ensure that she is sufficiently prepared, fit and healthy to participate in the event. Participants are expected to bring sufficient water, food, and appropriate clothing, as well as first aid and any other necessary equipment. The Organizer makes no warranties about the quality, safety, or supervision of these activities. By signing up for an event, you are accepting all the rules of the event. The Organizer and Event Hosts in this group are volunteers. Our Organizer and Event Hosts are neither professional guides nor do they have special training or qualifications. The sole role of the Organizer and Event Hosts is to organize the event. Think of them as friends hiking in a group with you. They are not responsible for your safety or actions or anyone else’s. They are not responsible for any incident during the event. They are not responsible for carpool arrangements to and from events, or for incidents during carpools.
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