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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.

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Canada’s First Mappy Hour

BY MAPPY HOUR YYC AMBASSADOR PAULA WORTHINGTON Originally posted on Canada's premiere guide to winter SnowSeekers Some liken it to the night before Christmas. There’s that...

D.C. October 2015 Mappy Hour Recap

For this month's Mappy Hour we teamed up with the Maryland/DC Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (world's largest conservation organization) to not only share...

We’re bullish on Bear Mountain

Don't overlook this 4 mile loop on Bear Mountain. You'll be rewarded with stunning views of the Hudson River!

NYC October 2015 Mappy Hour Recap

Last night we took over Victorinox Swiss Army in Soho for another night of outdoor enthusiasm and beer. Over 100 people came by to...

Backpacking Guidelines

In NYC, we were lucky to have a perfect, clear night for our outdoor Mappy Hour at Hostelling International New York. Along with BBQ,...

Recap: Learning Bikepacking & Bike Maintenance with Mappy Hour DC

As the rain soaked DC's streets on Monday night, many ran straight home from work from the elements. Yet the DC Mappy Hour crew...

Press Release: Mappy Hour Launching in Canada

  International Launch of Mappy Hour by OutdoorFest   New York, NY (September 21, 2015) - New York City-based OutdoorFest is expanding their popular Mappy Hour program...

Mappy Hour: Camping Tips & Tricks

Last week we had the first of two D.C. Mappy Hours at REI's new community space at Wunder Garten. The rain held and the...

Surfing for New Yorkers 101

Monday night, Mappy Hour-ists took over the Fish Room at Reunion Surf Bar for a surf-themed night. Stefan of NY Surfing Buddies led the...

The Nuances of Climbing Guidebooks

At this month's NYC Mappy Hour we were lucky to have the expert staff of The Cliffs at LIC speak to us on reading,...

Queens Here We Come! Our First Queens Mappy Hour Takes on the Borough

We've had Mappy Hours in Manhattan, Brooklyn, D.C. and even Salt Lake City - and now we're heading to Long Island City for our...

June Mappy Hour recap

Last night our Mappy Hour theme was s'mores - the classic campfire dessert. We arrived at CAMP Brooklyn to find a deer head on the...