Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike (and sometimes bicycle) off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We sometimes participate in a conservation work party in a area we hike. And, we …

FreeWalkers.org is a social network for individuals interested in participating in longer distance walking events. Our group membership is free and open to everyone. We encourage each member to accomplish challenging goals as we work together, experience, and promote pro-pedestrian issues. Started in 2010, as of March 2012, we have over 425 members and have organized over a dozen events. These events are FREE and open to the public. But we do encourage joining (http://freewalkers.org) and act …

The Tiroler Ski Club (go to http://www.tirolerskiclub.com) celebrates its 45th year this 2012-2013 season, and offers its membership quality ski experiences combined with the value and camaraderie of group skiing. The group has evolved over the years and includes a broad spectrum of backgrounds and is open to all singles and families. Skiing is our main endeavor, but building lasting friendships has become a club tradition.  We welcome non-skiers to enjoy our social events, as well as folks new …