For more information on our group visit us at www.hoplitesports.com This is a group dedicated to those who are interested in action and adventure sports. Our main focus is on Mt Biking, skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, climbing, snow shoeing, hiking, mountaineering and other action adventure sports that can be enjoyed here in the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for members who are experienced in these sports and also those looking to try these sports for the first time. We are a home for the …

We started this group to meet and play soccer with people around North Portland. The purpose of this group is to establish a weekly or twice weekly pickup soccer game in a park in North Portland. We're new to Portland, we like to play pick up soccer, and we want to meet people! After the game, consider coming on down to a pub on Mississippi Street for some pints! (Prost!, Bar Bar, Sidecar, Crows Bar - these are our favorites so far) Anyone can join this group no matter your skill level. Our only …

The game for April 28th is cancelled due to inclement weather.  Please contact me if you have questions.   So you like the outdoors? You say you like adrenaline? How about meeting great people ? Then stretch your legs, put on your running shoes and steady your aim! Because now there's laser tag...outdoors! Outdoor laser tag is a slightly different type of game than indoor. Scratch the day-glo paint and the dry ice, insert mountain sides, boulders, streams and blue skies. It's essentially the …

Meet other local golfers and have fun on the course. A great way to meet new people and enjoy each others' company in an enjoyable setting. Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to join.

This Group is trying to go Kitesurfing as often as possible. The preferred places to go Kitesurfing are within daytrip reach of Portland, such as Hood River, Viento, Stevenson, Cannon Beach, etc.. But occasional trips to Hawaii, Brasil, etc. are welcome, too. Other Sports in case of NO WIND conditions are welcome, too. Especially Wakeboarding and Snowboarding are welcome alternatives in now wind conditions. In Winter we do Snowkiting, too!

This is a meetup group for anyone with interest in dirt bikes, quads, jet skis, water skiing, camping, etc. This is not a hiking group or a "row your boat" group, we like gasoline powered off-road fun and watercraft. We like to camp, socialize, play games, and go trail riding in Washington and Oregon. If this is up your alley please join the group.  If you have an idea for a meetup please let us know, all suggestions are welcome. This group is GLBT friendly!   OR: http://atv.prd.state.or.us/plac …

Welcome to the first and what is currently the only slacklining group in the Portland area. Slacklining is similar to tight rope walking except the material used is stretchy and moves when weighted. Moving with the line will strengthen your core muscles and stabilizer muscles and in turn give you a greater sense of balance. If you have weak ankles and love to hike, this will be a beneficial part of your weekly conditioning program. One of the first things you will notice when slacklining is h …

Welcome to the NW Rock Climbers Group! Provided courtesy of The Edge Climbing based in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, NW Rock Climbers is a group dedicated to the recreation of rock climbing in the Oregon and Washington areas. Rock climbing is no longer considered an extreme sport for the nutty elite, but a safe, fun, and rewarding experience for everyone of all ages with fitness benefits that are beyond compare. If you are a beginner or are new to the sport this is a great place for fo …

Welcome to the NW Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Group. We are a group of anglers with a passion for sport fishing as well as conservation to ensure we have the best fishing available. The purpose of our group is to connect people in the Portland and surrounding areas in numerous types of fishing and related activities. Our meetups will include fishing trips, training seminars, volunteer activities, meetings of the NW steelheader association, and any other type of fishing activity you would like. Ma …

We started as a running group and are evolving into more, including swimming, cycling, multipsport events like triathlon and duathlon, and other activities such as hiking and winter sports. The group is completely free and open to everyone. All members are invited to add to our calendar and host meetups. We need and appreciate all the help we can get. This group is a tool for everyone to use. Welcome, and make yourself at home. Steve

NoPo Run Club: Pounding Pavement and Pints since 2011.  WEEKLY RUN INFO Who: Anyone looking for some good workouts, good brews, and good company to enjoy them with; all ability levels are welcome. What: 5K around N Portland to stimulate thirst; beers around the fire pit at Bar Bar to quench it. When: Every Wednesday - Meet @ 6:30pm. Step off at 6:45. Where: Mississippi Studios Bar Bar, N. Mississippi Ave, NoPo. Why: Come find out...

Interested in cycling, but not sure where to start? Or are you tired of going on rides by yourself? Are you intimidated by the Lance Armstrong wannabes that are smoking past you with those tight black bottom spandex and thick calf muscles? Well have we got the group for you! If you are new to cycling or if you are a veteran of cycling we invite you to gather for weekend ride/course planning, gear talk, training tips, social outings, etc.! Our purpose is to gear up, get on, get out, and get going …

Outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, climbing, and anything awesome outside. A place to meet like minded friends of varying skill levels, we are enthusiasts not elitists - you're welcome to join and get started on you new expeditionary life!

We are a tough and motivated group of women with a passion for mountaineering, backpacking, kayaking, mountain-biking, and rock climbing. We have some experience and a good deal of athletic ability; we seek bigger challenges and are not afraid of the rain. We never miss an opportunity to bask in the splendor of the mountains that surround us or to enjoy the company of the friends we meet along the trail. We are a community of adventurers and organizers, with every member having the power to plan …

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

  Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/surf.sessions.pdx       This group was started to pull together the Local Surfers in The Portland area to travel the coast and enjoy the great surf & camaraderie. I'm Shawn Paulson ASP World Tour Surfer from   Honolulu, Hawaii and moved here July 2011.