More trails. More friends. More ways to belong. Chapters are our next step in growing a vibrant, welcoming gay and gay friendly men’s outdoor community across the Northeast—so it’s easier to get outside and get connected close to home.
Chapters support GayOutdoors’ strategic priorities: member engagement, leadership development, and a stronger sense of community across the Northeast. The goal is simple: make it easier to meet up, get outside, and build friendships.
Click a coordinator to say hello, ask questions, or team up on a local outing.
Boston, MA
Coordinator: Ed Stanley
Worcester, MA
Coordinator: Rich Dezso
Manchester / Nashua, NH
Coordinator: Essy
Burlington / Montpelier, VT
Coordinator: Helvetic Hiker
Hartford, CT
Coordinator: Jonathan Clarke
Portland, ME
Coordinator: Rickie White
Providence, RI
Coordinator: Dermot
New York City, NY
Coordinator: Shawn Laudun
Tip: Want to be a Chapter Coordinator in one of these cities? Reach out—starting can be as simple as a coffee meetup, a local walk, or a beginner-friendly hike.
We’re building local momentum—one trail, one meetup, one new friend at a time. If you can say hello, help welcome people, and host the occasional outing, you can do this.
Coordinators can always use an assistant, co-leader, or “buddy system” partner. You won’t be doing it alone.
Questions? Use the contact form and choose “Chapters / Volunteering” in your message.
