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    From first hikes to big summits, GayOutdoors brings people together on the trail — building friendships one adventure at a time.
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Welcome to GayOutdoors

Outdoor adventure + community for gay & gay-friendly men in the Northeast

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Mt. Tecumseh Hike photo
FEB 21
Waterville Valley, NH Saturday • Feb 21

Mt. Tecumseh Hike

Attending: 4
Please join us for a (relatively easy) lovely winter hike!
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Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike photo
FEB 28
Auburn, NH Saturday • Feb 28

Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike

Attending: 13
Join us for a scenic, easy-paced hike around Tower Hill Pond—a peaceful 3.8-mile loop just outside Manchester that feels worlds away from the city.
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Snowshoeing at MountainSide
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Snowshoeing at MountainSide
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Allegro posted a comment on an event: Mt. Tecumseh Hike 15 hours ago
I'm looking for a ride from the Boston area, I can meet anywhere and happy to cover the gas. Thank you, and hope to hear from any kind soul, LOL
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Mt. Tecumseh Hike
nhclimber03264 posted a comment on an event: Snowshoeing at MountainSide 19 hours ago
Greetings - it appears that Mother Nature will be adding new snow on Friday night. Everyone is invited to attend regardless of membership status. Bonfire, pizza, and hot beverages will be available when we return to camp. If you have any questions or need directions, please contact me at my Gmail account (same screen name).
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Photo from Black Mountain trip report
SEP 27
Member Report Benton, NH

Black Mountain

Saturday • Sep 27, 2025 •
Magical Adventure immersed in Fired UP Foliage
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