A group for anyone interested in a fun outdoor game with a funny French name. Whether you are a veteran Pétanquer or a curious "Pé-what?"-er, we invite you to join our eclectic, open group for an afternoon of fun. We get together a few times a week. All ages, genders, backgrounds and physical abilities are welcome - Pétanque is an equal opportunity team sport, played in open public spaces around the world. Never played? Pétanque is a learn-by-doing activity - We'll teach you the basics in 5 minu …

WELCOME to KAYAK PORTLAND! Kayak Portland's mission is to unite the diverse group of paddlers in the Portland Metro area while emphasizing Safety, Camaraderie, Stewardship, and Awareness in an organized group. Participants MUST Read & Agree to DISCLAIMER below. Dear Kayakers/Paddlers, Welcome to Kayak Portland! If you've been looking for a welcoming, inclusive group to paddle with that's free, you've found it!  We consist of skill levels from beginner to expert and we’re here to share our know …

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 …

This Group is trying to go Kitesurfing as often as possible. The aim is to make this site the place to go to find Kitespots and Kiters anywhere you go! Other Sports in case of NO WIND conditions are welcome, too. Especially Wakeboarding and Snowboarding are welcome alternatives in no wind conditions. In Winter we do Snowkiting, too!

At OutSpoke'n, we have recreational bike rides for intermediate cyclists. Come explore the area by bike, from north Clark County all the way to the Yamhill Valley wine country. We're not racers, and not beginners either, but "true" intermediates - not too fast, not too slow. We love good scenery and enjoy a great downhill. We do ride uphill, but we don't attack the hills, we just trudge up them. We can do distance - it just takes us longer. Along the way we eat, sample good wine, stop to enjoy t …

It may seem like if you're not rooting for the Blazers, this town is a pro-sports desert, but allow us to prove you wrong.  There are Boston sports fans in Portland, and you just found them (or at least you found where to find them).  Whether your passion runs to baseball, football, basketball, hockey or all of the above, why chant, cheer, and drink beer alone? We've got your back . . . and some of us have your accent.

Remember those glory days of kickball, dodgeball, and scoring the winning touchdown! Well now is your chance to relive those glory days. Comeback Sports is an adult sports league that is a fun and energetic atmosphere for adults to get off the couch and come play! Register today for one of our leagues at www.comebackportland.com - Anyone is welcome! Email us at team@comebackportland.com if you are interested in learning more. Can't wait to see you all out on the field and court!

This group is designed to keep a regular weekly pickup game going in Portland. Look here for information about places, dates and times to play, and feel free to add your own recommendations. As the weather turns nicer, we will look to add a weeknight game as well. But that’s not all! We’d also like to create a group of fans of international soccer (La Liga from Spain, the Premier League from England, etc.) who would like to meet at a restaurant or bar to watch the games and - why not? - mak …

We're an easy going group of co-ed cyclists, beginning to intermediate level, riding in the Willamette Valley, South Portland and surrounding rural areas.  We average 12-15 MPH during our rides. No one gets left behind! Rides are 20+ miles in distance, and We are open to doing other activities including short hikes and kayaking. If you have an idea for ride tour or activity, we want to hear it (especially if it involves a bottle of wine and good food at the end!) Wine, but no whining!

Looking for a small group of paddlers to kayak with a few times a month during the summer? Look no further! The wilderness is amazing, the water is fun and wild, and it's great exercise. See river otters swim past you. Watch hawks soar overhead. Float past deer grazing. If we car caravan it makes it easier to arrange drop-off and pickup. For more info, check out this FAQ on kayaking the sandy.

This club is designed for younger people looking for adventure (Or young at heart) to get out and explore Oregon & Washington. We primarily focus on Rock Climbing, Bouldering & Caving. But we will also be doing some fun events like Rafting, Kayaking, Frisbee, Backpacking, Hiking ETC..

OOPS is the premier sea kayaking club of the Northwest.  We... offer high quality trips and classes to all levels of paddlers. are vigilant in safety. have fun paddling the ocean, rivers, and lakes. are good stewards of our paddling environment.

Portland Outdoor Indoor Nutrition & Training (POINT) brings PDXC, a weekly trail-running group, to Forest Park and Tryon Creek State Park.  These runs are meant to be a fun way to build a community of active individuals looking to get off the beaten (aka cement) path. Trail running is a great compliment to your current strength/anaerobic training practice.  Incorporating lateral movement and the recruitment of multiple stabilizer muscles, we consider it to be one of the best aerobic activities …

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!

Let's have a water balloon fight! It was fun when you were 12 and it’s fun now! We'll meet at Unthank City Park, Portland on various Sundays throughout the summer. Some water balloons, launchers, and Super Soakers will be provided. Experienced fighters with rapid fire technique are encouraged to bring their own filled balloons because there isn't a water spigot at the park. $5 entry fee. 18 and over only please.

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 …

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.

The Kettlebell Club was founded in 2012 at Elemental Fitness Lab in NE Portland. The goal of the club is to promote fitness and athleticism by the development and refinement of quality movement skills utilizing the kettle bell, a unique tool popularized in Russia over the past few centuries. The Kettlebell Club focuses on principles of lifting technique and good movement mechanics. It is not so much a “workout” as a means by which to develop higher levels of strength and endurance capacity throu …

Get together to enjoy a game of Ultimate frisbee at an eligible Portland City park near you. This group is for serious enthusiasts and first time players. If you can throw a fribee you can play this no contact exhilerating sport! Afterwards those who are young enough get together for drinks on the losing team.

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

Welcome to the Portland Rock Climbers Group! Provided courtesy of The Edge Climbing based in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, PRC 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 for you t …

On pause for the rainy season.  Events to start up again in May/June. This club is for anyone interested in boffering - the art and sport of hitting one another with foam padded sticks.  We will play any number of games from Zombie to Capture the Flag to Captains.  We play for the joy of hitting one another with padded sticks.  We do not LARP or have characters nor do we participate in any official organizations such as Amtguard. We plan to run the event as a touch game rather than a contact s …

This group is intended to provide a place for Motor Homers and other RV'ers to link up and travel together, meet up at some neat place, share tricks, tips, and advice, etc. If it's related to our favorite vehicles, it belongs here! I want to welcome and thank all of you who have joined up on the NW RVER’S list. As of this posting, we have TEN members, and more coming to join us all the time! I’m VERY encouraged by those who have expressed an interest in OUR group! It looks like we’re likely to b …

This group is for Ping Pong players and Table Tennis players looking for neat Table Tennis events, tournaments, and other folks to play with! Here you can connect with players of all levels that play at Pure Pong in the Pearl, to set up times to play, find out about other Table Tennis events, and meet people that are passionate about the sport. Go beyond the garage, Ping Pong is out there in Portland!

This is a meetup group for any and all outdoor activities or extreme sports, and also a good ole fashion get together to chill! I want to bring together people with the same passion of adrenaline and adventure. A few of the activities myself and my friend do and want to get more into are: Surfing, White Water Kayaking, River Floating, Skydiving, Paragliding, Dirtbiking, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Running, Camping, Hiking, Anything that has adrenaline or adventure... preferably both :) I want us …

Are you looking to ride bikes in a social setting?  NumBumz is a Portland area bicycle group dedicated to creating socially oriented cycling activities. Our local group rides and NW cycling road trips all have a strong social component.  We offer group rides of all difficulty levels. Ride leaders describe each planned ride and post the difficulty level to assist members in choosing appropriate activities for his or her fitness and cycling experience level. Another difference that separates us fr …