travel light, wake early, walk far
In November and December, we're featuring our assistant organizers on Instagram and the blog. Our AOs are the people thinking of trips, writing and posting the trip descriptions on Meetup, planning the route and carpool logistics, and then carrying out the journey, making sure that everyone is prepared and safe. When the hike is over, they've probably... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again -- time to take stock of the year behind you, time to look forward to the year that's coming, and time to appreciate the good things in life. At DC UL, we couldn't do what we do without our remarkable group of assistant organizers. That's why, in November and... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, DC UL marked its 10th anniversary of cultivating a community of outdoors men and women who travel light, wake early, and walk far. Since 2009, DC UL's membership has grown, with members coming from all over DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and further afield. Offering backpacking trips every month, and a variety... Continue Reading →
DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we’ll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Brian has been with DC UL since the very beginning (2009) and has attended or led some 180 trips as a co-organizer. You may know him by his unusual trail name,... Continue Reading →
DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we’ll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Jen (Shuttle) has been with DC UL since 2012. She's been on over 190 trips, and now leads the group at a very inspiring level along with a co-organizer team. She... Continue Reading →
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