Mappy Hour - Mappy Hour Blog

We’re a community of urban dwelling outdoor enthusiasts. Our goal at Mappy Hour is to create safe and supportive physical and digital spaces for urban dwellers looking to connect with nature, outdoor recreation and each other.

Read our manifesto.

Video Replays

00:47:26

Watch: Adventure Cycling Gear 101

Camp Cooking: Ramen Recipe

00:40:36

Watch: Building and Using Bicycle Trails with the East Coast Greenway

DISCOVER MORE

Uncategorized

City Adventures: Discover and Explore the City of Marrakech, Morocco

Need a city adventure in between your mountain treks? Marrakech is home to beautiful mosques, palaces, gardens, and the world famous souks. There are...

Event Recap

DRM: Local Knowledge at Sam’s Quik Stop with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Mappy Hour Durham gathered in the quiet, laid-back atmosphere of Sam's Quik Stop. Sitting around a table and sipping Sierra Nevada's made it easy...

Event Recap

Mappy Hour x Blue Sky Fund Recap

Last week Mappy Hour took time to talk about how the outdoors can change us. We were lucky to have Mappy Hour member and...

Adventure

Mappy Hour Chapter Leader Summit

Last month, a group of former and current Mappy Hour Chapter Leader's gathered in the mountains of Colorado to brainstorm, exchange ideas and enjoy...

Event Recap

NYC: Hiking in Harriman State Park

We teamed up with Sierra Nevada, Merrell and Paragon Sports for a night all about hiking near NYC! Don Weise has been hiking, guiding and...

Event Recap

Backpacking 101 Recap

Last week Mappy Hour returned to RVA! With fall fast approaching, our event was all about hiking and backpacking 101. Thru-hiker Travis Gray was...

00:28:58

Video

Watch: From Peru to Professional (Photographer)

What started out as a four month trip to Peru ended with a career as a commercial photographer. Watch our newest Inside Mappy Hour...

Event Recap

DEN: Building Footbridges

Conservation, as a big picture idea, is something we can all get behind. But how do the dynamics of protecting land play out in...

Event Recap

Richmond: Changing the Face of the Outdoors

Richmond Virginia invited the leadership of the Women’s Multisports of Richmond to share their personal journeys in becoming athletes and organizers. Find out how...

00:21:25

Video