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It’s the heart of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and it shows in the Outdoor 1K Club! A quick peek at the latest numbers shows a lot of activity in the United States during the heat wave. Keep hydrated, everyone!

Here are some of the ways these successful groups get members to put on their kicks and head outside:

  • Considerate timing. The Boston Late Risers Hiking/Walking Meetup Group shows that scheduling Meetups around work schedules and other commitments is a good way to boost RSVPs.

  • Difficulty Ratings. The New Mexico Backpackers Meetup Group rates each and every Meetup based on difficulty. This way, beginners do not feel intimidated or overwhelmed, and more advanced athletes can go at their own pace.

  • Skill Sessions. For Meetups that require a skill, training your members is a good way to give them the confidence to keep on coming back for more. Check out this Ocean Skill Session from the NE Seacoast Paddlers for inspiration!

NE Seacoast Paddlers

1,000 MEMBERS

  • The Puget Sound Sailing Group - 1100
  • LETSHIKE.ca - 1093
  • Outdoor Thrillseekers - 1075
  • Western Connecticut Outdoor Adventurers - 1074
  • Curious Kat’s Adventure Club: walking, hiking, new friends - 1067
  • Montreal Outdoors Adventure Club (MOAC) - 1063
  • GoSydney - 1052
  • San Antonio Outdoor Adventurers - 1046
  • NE Seacoast Paddlers - 1045
  • North End Get Out And Have Fun! - 1041
  • Boston Late Risers Hiking/Walking Outdoors Social Meetup - 1037
  • Chattanooga - Outdoor Club South - 1033
  • South Bay Mountain Bike Group - 1033
  • New Haven Walks in the Woods - 1028
  • The Rochester Hiking Meetup Group - 1019
  • Spontaneous Seattle Trekkers - 1018
  • The Indianapolis Hiking Meetup Group - 1015
  • Bay Area Mountain Biking - 1014
  • Sunset Beach Kayaking Group - 1014
  • Golden Gate Hikers - 1012
  • Hiking Buddies! - 1010
  • California-Outdoors - 1008
  • Sheryl’s Outdoor Adventure Group - 1008
  • 20s & 30s Cool Things To Do Meetup - 1006
  • Denver Day Hikers - 1005
  • Global Bikes Meetup - 1003
  • The New Mexico Backpackers Meetup Group - 1003

1,000 RSVPs

  • The Triangle Water/Snow Sport Fanatics!!! - Cary - 1010
  • The Fox Cities (Appleton area) Backpackers Meetup Group - Appleton - 1005
  • The NJ, PA, NY & CT Single Adventurers & Travel Meetup Group - Washington - 1025
  • Grand Rapids Hiking Group - Grand Rapids - 1001
  • Hike/Snow Shoe Vermont! - South Burlington - 1009
  • Alamo Bicycle and Multisports - San Antonio - 1031
  • Monday Evening After-Work Hikes - Saratoga - 1026
  • Wheel Cyclery Ride Club - Kansas City - 1030
  • Maui Adventurers - Kula - 1003
  • Sacramento Paddle Pushers - Fair Oaks - 1164
  • Texas Outdoor Woman Network Bastrop Chapter - Bastrop - 1008
  • UAE Trekkers - Abu Dhabi - 1075
  • Slow and Steady Hikers - Calgary - 1063
  • San Antonio Hill Country Hikers - San Antonio - 1175
  • Florida Trail Association - Central Florida Meetup Group - Orlando - 1036
  • Hudson Valley Fitness & Social - Tarrytown - 1082
  • The Funigan Group - Seattle - 1085
  • G1.1 Outdoors (Bayside Adventure Sports) - Roseville - 1060
  • Chesapeake Kayak Adventures - Ellicott City - 1119
  • Anything’s Possible! - Greensboro - 1042
  • Bay Area Hikers (20s & 30s only) - San Francisco - 1038

If you’re the Organizer of a Outdoors Meetup Group, be sure to schedule a Meetup! 

And if you’re looking to get involved with all the fun as a member, be sure to RSVP for a Outdoors Meetup near you.

Lisa Marie is on Meetup’s Community team.

Get the full rundown on Outdoor Meetups here.

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