Welcome new OC Hikers! Get involved with community walks, hikes, backpacking trips and events throughout the great OC and beyond. — Suki Reed, President Suki’s Kids in Need of Nature Program takes disadvantaged youth into nature on hikes and outings; receives high praises from community, agencies and youth organizations. "Join! Join! Join and discover awesome hikes in your backyard" — Nicole "My doctor prescribed this group" — Jazmin "One very fine organization with really cool people" — Verdi "I've always preferred shopping to the gym for my cardio, but last year a friend took me hiking to Top of the World...and now I'm hooked" — Tiffany “I'm reclaiming my body and health back after Fighting Breast Cancer for the past 2 years, and am looking for hiking close to home and to meet new people!” — Julie "I enjoy the outdoors, the OC Outdoors section of the Register, and would like to get connected with others and find out more about OC's outdoor options." — Mike "Hiking sounds more fun than running." — Greg "I want to take up hiking as a hobby. I think it is a more rejuvenating form of exercise compared to working out in a gym, which is what I do more often. I'd like to meet new people, and build stamina..." — Puja "It's so nice nice to get away from the buzz of traffic, and city life. I believe nothing is more therapeutic than the sound of nature." — Jennie "I've lived in Orange County for over 20 years but have never really appreciated the great outdoors right here in my back yard - I need to start making up for lost time!" — Vanessa "Great exercise and tacos" — Marni "I can't think of a better way to meet such a diverse group of people. I'm usually pretty shy when talking to people for the first time, but there is something about hiking with them that makes it easy. It doesn't even bother me if I'm a sweaty mess, everybody is still willing to talk to me." — Larry "Meet strong hikers, engage in stimulating conversation, have some laughs and enjoy the peace of the wilderness together." — Mitch "I hike because it makes me happy" — Angela "You’re really missing out if you don’t" — Terri "This is a diverse group with two main threads connecting us all — great people who love the outdoors!" — LeeAnne "This is a fun group of people, and they have every kind of hike you might want." — Becky "I want to re-vitalize my interest in hiking and backpacking. The idea of combining exercise, outdoor activity and social connection appeals to me." — Larry "I am looking to explore the area since I moved from New York last year." — Patricia "To find hikes for our cub scout pack" — Dieter "To meet people & hike around Orange County" — Curtis "Hiking is a fun way to exercise" — Sue “To have other people to hike with....” — Ellyn "So I can start hiking, make some friends and share some laughs!" — Jason “I have a friend who is a member and I love to walk. I would love to meet new active friends.” — Christiane "I like being outside and want our kids to like it too." — Justin "Need hiking buddies!" — Melaney "I love hiking!" — Josh |
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2010 Wildflower Photo Contest Winners! OCHC/OC REGISTER PHOTO CONTEST winners — View photos HERE! Join OC Hiking Club! – A Social Hiking & Backpacking GroupThis is the #1 Orange County Hiking Club for backpacking and hiking and membership is free! Welcome all walkers, hikers, backpackers, peakbaggers, campers and people who enjoy the great Southern California outdoors.
Over 100 hike OC events per month including: Orange County hikes, in-town-hikes and walks, out-of-town day hikes, overnight backpacking and peakbagging, Sunday brunch/hikes, yoga hikes, peaceful mind hikes, photography hikes, dog walks, beach walks and almost every kind of outdoor hiking event under the sun. Membership is free, we are supported by donations only. NEW MEMBER FAQMembership is free, How Do I Join?By joining I agree to the NO BLAME Waiver.
Who Joins OC HIKING CLUB?Walkers, hikers and backpackers from all walks of life (no pun intended). Hiking professionals include doctors, lawyers, teachers, scientists, business owners, single people, married couples, housewives, househusbands, single parent families, traditional families, multiparent families and people from all careers and cultures. Note: This is a social hiking club, but not a dating club! Get Outdoors - Lose Weight and Get HealthyCumulatively the club has lost over 20,000 lbs! Social walking, hiking and backpacking is life changing. We believe that there is a great need for human contact and the social aspect of these hikes is a significant contributing factor to physical health as well as mental, spiritual and emotional wellness. Please check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. You should be able to walk 4 miles comfortably before joining. I just lost my job and now I have extra time to hikeDuring the economic downturn we are getting even more new members many of which “have always wanted to go hiking, but never had time before.” And some members have had great luck finding new work OTT “On The Trail.” OC HIKING in the NEWSYes, our beloved OC HIKING CLUB President Suki Reed writes for OC Register Outdoor’s Section every Monday! Her articles give insights on cool places to go hiking, how to get in shape, leadership on the trail, how to help Kids in Need of Nature and more. For a full list of articles go to: http://www.ocregister.com/fi/search/?q=suki+reed The MileMarker - OC Hiking Newsletter, “Written by Members, For Members” click here: http://www.oc-hiking.com/orange_county_hiking_and_backpacking_news/ OC HIKING – Getting our Community OutdoorsLearn where the best hikes are on our growing list of local and out of town hikes. You do not need to be a member to access this information. For local hike info go OC HIKE INFO: http://www.oc-hiking.com/orange_county_hikes.htm Are there snakes? Find out what is dangerous and what to look out for while hiking in California on OC HIKING HIKESMART here: http://www.oc-hiking.com/hikesmart.htm OC HIKING - Educational Events at REI, Santa AnaOur monthly Educational Events at REI, Santa Ana help you learn about the outdoors! These events are FREE! Join us for outdoor topics and experts that include: Beginning Backpacking, intermediate Backpacking, Advanced Backpacking Skills, Ultralight Backpacking with Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear, Wildflower Photography 101 with Bob Allen, Wilderness First Aid with Dr. Dave, Regional Geology and Hikes of Local Mountain Ranges, Foot Care and more. All event info is posted on the OC HIKING calendar. With over 4,000 members we cannot respond to emails that seek calendar posted event info. REI is an OC HIKING CLUB sponsor. OC HIKING — Kids in Need of Nature HikesThis model program helps disadvantage youth and is the only one of its kind throughout the United States and has received high praises from the community and agencies. We work with local OC agencies such as Orange Wood Foundation, Foster Care Auxiliary, Social Services agencies and others by taking disadvantaged youth outdoors. These magical and highly effective hikes take kids out into nature in a supportive social environment. Studies show that even a small amount of positive adult attention can make a big difference in the life of a child. The hikes are led by hike organizers who have had a Live Scanned background check and the youth are accompanied by staff or adults from the accompanying agency. If you wish to attend these hikes and help our communities Kids in Need of Nature please join the club and read the calendar event text carefully. This Club is Really Cool! How is it Free?!The club is supported by voluntary donations from our members and community / corporate sponsorships. All hike organizers are volunteers as are most of our directors and special event coordinators. If you would like to sponsor the club and the programs we provide please contact our president Suki Reed. Membership is free, we are supported by donations only. Mission of OC Hiking ClubMission Statement — Orange County Hiking Club Orange County Hiking Club is a non-profit public benefit corporation under the parent name of Hike Everywhere, Inc., incorporated in May 2009. Since its inception in 2006 OC Hiking Club has over 6,000 members throughout Orange County California & beyond. In a time of ever increasing economic & social change the demands & stresses placed on an individual can be daunting. Pressures of work, school & too many hours spent indoors take a negative toll affecting individuals, families & our youth. Nature is the ultimate venue for relaxation & rejuvenation for both individuals & families. The purpose of the Orange County Hiking Club is to reconnect people with nature. The OC Hiking Club promotes the physical, mental & emotional wellness of its participants through hiking & group outdoor activities overseen by dedicated volunteers. Our programs create awareness of our local outdoor areas, promote Earth Care, & serve as informational resources for trails & organized hiking events. Revocation of membershipThe OC Hiking Club, its President and the Board of Directors, reserves the right to revoke the membership of any member without comment at any time for behavior deemed inappropriate or unsafe. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to refusal to follow directions of hike organizers during events; unwanted attention towards or harassment of a fellow member; hostile, rude or inappropriate treatment of a fellow member; failure to follow safety guidelines established by the organization; failure to follow club bylaws; failure to comply with local, state, or federal regulations while engaged in club activities; etc. Email SuggestionsWhen you join, you may want set up a “meetup specific” folder in your inbox because meetup generates automatic event reminder messages. Some people love these reminders and others hate them. We are working with meetup to develop a way for members to “turn off the email” but until that happens please create a separate folder for receiving meetup emails or set up a meetup specific email address such as: bob.meetup@gmail.com Your Email Address is SacredThe OC Hiking website calendar system is based on meetup.com. OC HIKING CLUB does not capture your email address. Meetup.com saves the email addresses, but does not use your email address for anything other than membership communication. Our experience with meetup.com shows that they are very ethical. This is a "Private" group and new members will need to complete the profile and upload a picture for approval. Conduct and Conflict of Interest Guidelines
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