{"id":15,"date":"2016-09-12T19:17:01","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T19:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/v2.mappyhour.org\/blog\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-01-05T18:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T23:28:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-zone\"><div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\"  >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div id=\"tdi_3\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_4  wpb_row td-pb-row tdc-element-style\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4,\r\n                .tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: table;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n\/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n.tdi_4{\npadding-top:77px !important;\npadding-bottom:92px !important;\nposition:relative;\n}\n\n.tdi_4 .td_block_wrap{ text-align:left }\n\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"tdi_3_rand_style td-element-style\" ><div class=\"td-element-style-before\"><style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n.tdi_3_rand_style > .td-element-style-before {\ncontent:'' !important;\nwidth:100% !important;\nheight:100% !important;\nposition:absolute !important;\ntop:0 !important;\nleft:0 !important;\ndisplay:block !important;\nz-index:0 !important;\nborder-color:#e5e5e5 !important;\nborder-style:solid !important;\nborder-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px !important;\n}\n<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_column tdi_6  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_6{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" ><div class=\"tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_column_title tdi_7 tdm-content-horiz-center td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_7\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdm_block_column_title{\r\n                  margin-bottom: 0;\r\n                  display: inline-block;\r\n                  width: 100%;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-row\"><div class=\"td-block-span12 tdm-col\">\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_8 .tdm-title{\r\n\t\t\t\t\tfont-family:Lato !important;font-size:59px !important;line-height:60px !important;font-weight:400 !important;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"tds-title tds-title1 td-fix-index tdi_8 \"><h3 class=\"tdm-title tdm-title-bg\">Mappy Hour<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_column_title tdi_9 tdm-content-horiz-center td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_9\" >\n<style>\n\n\/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n.tdi_9{\npadding-top:10px !important;\n}\n\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-row\"><div class=\"td-block-span12 tdm-col\"><div class=\"tds-title tds-title1 td-fix-index tdi_10 \"><h3 class=\"tdm-title tdm-title-md\">Mappy Hour was more than just a meetup: it was a movement. Born in 2014 as a simple gathering in NYC of outdoor lovers around maps, stories, and beer, it grew into a vibrant community in 19 cities where urban dwellers celebrated their passion for nature and adventure. \n\n\nOver the years, Mappy Hour became a beloved space where hikers, climbers, cyclists, and curious explorers shared experiences, inspired one another, and transformed cities into gateways to the wild. Dozens of local leaders stepped up to host chapters and thousands of participants joined Mappy Hour\u2019s monthly events to hear from  expert speakers, volunteer at local preserves and go for a backyard hike or camping trip. By bringing people together in cities across North America, Mappy Hour created an accessible entry point to outdoor recreation. 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