YOU have always had a yen for the stunning peak-studded scenery, and get a kick out of endurance events. You are eager to put on crampons and use your ice axe to get to the most awe-inspiring places. Your dreams are made of the white fluffy stuff that your skis float in, and you want to earn your turns. You crave the adrenalin, thin air, and the giddy high of standing on a hard-earned summit. You are not new to this -- maybe you grew up running around the hills, or ski-bummed after college. You …

Welcome to the Washington DC International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Washington DC area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other …

Welcome to the NEW Washington DC Network Marketing Meetup! Let's come together and build this industry together! Let's meetup and network with each other and learn best marketing tip's. Also get the support and training you may need to take your business to the next level. Everyone will get a chance to share their products and services with the group at the meetups. Its all about building teams of people that work together instead of competitively. All current and future network marketers are we …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

Make yourself at home - welcome to the HOTCOE Meetup! HOTCOE stands for Hands-On Training & Career Opportunities for Everyone. We are the best at providing the general public with (a) hands-on experience, (b) access to just-in-time education, and/or (c) robust job marketing services. Our group is an outreach of, Career Network Ministry, the largest job seeker service provider in the Washington, DC metro area Virginia Institute of Technology's Office of Business Development, committed to bridgin …

Maybe you've read the Lifehacker blog, Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, Leo Babauta's Zen Habits, or Chris Guillebeau's Art of Non-Conformity or The $100 Startup. If you liked what you saw and are looking for a community of other people who are tackling the same challenges, this is the group for you. All members will have the chance to share favorite new hacks and current obstacles, to help us learn from each other. Since we ascribe to the 'personal choices ov …

If you have never danced or have two left feet than this meetup is for you. Have you watched Dancing With the Stars and dreamed about getting on the dance floor...then let's not waste any time. Salsa beginner class runs every five weeks and we can give you salsa basics to get you moving like a Pro.

Black Is Beautiful Travel Group Black is Beautiful Travel Group was created because I want to travel with others more like myself. Whether it's a day trip, a short weekend get away, a week long vacation internationally or a once in a lifetime dream destination, our possibilities are endless. I find it alarming that "we" travel far less than any other race. I hope to change that in "our" community with this group. I also find that "we" come up with so many reasons as to why "we" don't travel. Fro …

I am a Broncos fan and I believe. I believe in Mile High Magic and Bleed Orange and Blue. I celebrate the drive and the Mile High Salute. I create the THUNDER, share in the common dream and will forever be a proud citizen of BRONCOS COUNTRY! That is the mantra...that is the motto.  How you choose to believe is up to you.  The group is about an understated understanding among us as Broncos fans.  It is my belief that the Broncos bring a sense of unity and peace among those who follow.  It is a bo …

EnigmaBiz hosts events focused on helping others accomplish their goals and achieve their vision through Leadership Development and Entrepreneurship. It is time to advance yourself, achieve your entrepreneurship dream, business vision, improve the performance of your employees, and overall company – then maintain the consistency of having successful business results through great leadership, starting with yourself. If you are asking any of these questions EnigmaBiz is the right place for you! H …

This group is for people who want to make a living out of doing what they love. It doesn't matter if you are a painter, singer, actor, writer, dancer, crafty type, or just want to bring more creative energy into your career--we welcome you! Our group meets on a monthly basis to provide a network of support while we pursue our dream jobs. In addition, there are special paid workshops and seminars geared toward the creative professional. Conceived as a result of Laura Zam's workshop, "How to Leave …

This Meetup is for fellow backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts to meet and greet while engaging in day hikes, backpacking trips and outdoor adventures with other people in your town. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with. Trips will range from beginner to advanced to accommodate all levels of backpackers/hikers/adventurers and to encourage those who wish to grow with the sport. There is always new gear to discuss, dream about and oogle over so come on …

Defining the word "meditation" doesn't mean anything in and of itself. What's important about meditation is the act of choosing to take time to focus with intention. Meditation is simply about being present in the current moment with our full awareness. Our group will use energy principles to practice meditation for relieving stress in your mind, connecting deeper with yourself or for any other purpose you may choose. Having the power to change your every moment and create what you want in your …

This Washington DC group is for everyone interested in Web Design, Graphics, Software Development as well as in networking, building online businesses and achieving one's Big Dream. Sometimes only a few web designer show up, therefore, we collaborate with similar groups which will meet at this same event for more new contacts, better networking, fun and mutual support. We appreciate the awesome leadership of Jonathan Perrelli, Adam Zuckerman and others at thefort.vc and foster.ly to facilitate e …

There are as many ways to invest as there are schemes people can dream up. In the past few years people have realized that all the faith banks put in complicated quantitative financial engineering and risk modeling has ended in a cumulative loss greater than any profits made in the entire history of banking, ever; over 1 trillion dollars. Their are some investors that have flourished during the recession while many super star quantitative hedge funds went bust and shut their doors. Many of the …

Hello to everyone who likes to dance and have fun, Dance is my life and I love to teach others how to experience this exciting form of art. I find great joy in watching my students progress and learn and most of all see them go out to salsa clubs and have fun. I am so proud to know that I've given them something that they can use to meet new people and have fun. Isn't that what we all need in these days full of stress? I have recently relocated to the DC area from Chicago where I taught at t …

We are concerned about the future of our planet and the challenges we face in the next 100 years. If you are interested in sustainability issues, youth empowerment and environmental stewardship, join us for some Meetups!

STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT! Single Nomad presents extraordinary adventure travel for extraordinary singles without the extra cost for being single. Single Nomad contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and environmental issues. I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining and respect the environment of the country that we visit. To visit or to get more information on upcoming Single Nomad  Click here

We decided to start The Washington, DC Eckankar Meetup Group, so that we can share the love of Sugmad (God), the ECK (Holy Spirit), and the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, with anyone, indeed... everyone, who is ready to take the next step on their spiritual journey. Everyone is welcome! Our members meet regularly on Sundays, at the DC Eckankar Center at 3636 16th Street, NW, in Suite AG-48, Washington, DC 20010. We attend ECK Worship Services, Satsang Classes or participate in Book Discussions. …

This is a group for anyone working in the field of Government Contracting. If you have a favorite FAR clause, if you dream of weighted guidelines, and if you negotiate like a you might get furloughed, we want you to join our group. We are looking for contracting professionals from both Government and industry. Don't be shy - we should all be friends!

Meet with other local fans of the works and life of psychologist, Carl Jung. Gather and discuss his life and his well known theories that raise the question of the meaning of life. www.jung.org

The Washington Leadership Breakfast is an informal forum for entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers to discuss challenges, trends and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. Every entrepreneur eventually accepts that the fun has to stop before their dreams of running a serious and successful company can become a reality.  But does the sickening pall of traditional management really need to turn your lean, innovative start-up into an unforgiving daily grind?  This group is for s …