Musings From Brokeback Mtn GayOutdoors Is Free, Right? Feb 2, 2012 7:21 PM Yeah. Membership is free. Our trips are free but you do have to pay the inherent costs like gas/tolls, lodging, campsite, gear, entrance fees, food, and so on. The website and all this organizational stuff does cost us money so we offer members some additional benefits via annual membership dues of $25. If you'd like to give something back to GO, just donate a few hours of your time to run a trip for members. That'd be awesome! For more information on doing so, click on the Post A Trip link on the GO website. If you haven't been on any trips take a look at our Trip Reports/Pictures [use drop down menu to select a month]. That'll give you an idea of what our trips are like. Then find a trip on the Trips/Events Calendar you'd like to do and that you can do safely/comfortably, ask questions if you have them, then sign up and go. It's as easy as that.   You hike in winter? Yeah, we do hike at this time of year ~ and we love it! It's fun to watch the reaction when you tell guys that you enjoy winter hiking. "You mean in the cold and the snow...?" Right-o! Some guys just walk away chuckling, but others are intrigued, so I tell them more. Yep, it's certainly do-able, with the right gear. And it's wonderful to get into. If you are looking for a good website to check trail conditions in New England, definitely check out New England Trail Conditions. But we're not limited to winter hiking! No way! Get in some skiing, sledding, socializing [GO Rendezvous in a gay bar or potluck dinner in a member's home], ice skating, a walk along the seashore, etc. Whatever you enjoy doing or want to try. You just have to want to GO Outdoors and Make a few New Outdoorzy Buddies! Many members are working on peak bagging lists such as the New Hampshire four-thousand footers. These sort of lists are great because it helps you get in better shape, gives you a goal and allows you to share photos/reports with your friends. If you are relatively new to hiking or not quite into 4,000-footer shape, start with the smaller ones, give yourself extra time to hike each peak [more than book time] and go slowly. Mike Boisvert   See All Of Our Posts

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