What kind of activities does Great Outdoors offer?

We usually have overnight campouts on weekends and holiday weekends called car camps, Day hikes in the local mountains, regularly scheduled weekly hikes in Griffith park, beach and indoor volley and social events like movie night in a members home and occasionally game nights and potlucks. Check the calendar page to see what is coming up in the near future Back to Top of Page

I'm not a member of Great Outdoors, can I still go on one of your activities?

Yes, our events are also open to non-members, unless it is specifically stated (at this time movie night is limited to members only). The advantages of membership are reduced rates for outings and recieving the monthly newsletter with upcoming events. Check the membership page for more info. Back to Top of Page

I've found an outing I'd like to attend, now what?

Contact the trip leader and request the trip notes and registration form. Be sure any physical problems or allergies are noted on your trip registration form. Some of the more popular outings will fill up very quickly, so mailing in your registration early increases your chances of getting included. Check the trip notes for the registration deadline. Back to Top of Page

What kind of preparation do I need before going on an outing?

Before each overnight outing, there is a warm-up meeting, It's a good opportunity to meet your trip leader and some of the people you'll be camping with and go over what you should bring, arrange carpooling, form food groups, pool resources and address any other questions you may have. Attending the monthly gives you the chance to meet talk to others about equipment, supplies etc. Visit the essentials page to see the recommended 10 essentials. If you cannot attend the warm-up meeting, be sure to call the trip leader to verify receipt of registration and any other information. If, after you are registered for an outing, you should decide not to go on a trip, please extend the leader the courtesy of calling. Back to Top of Page

What should I do when I get there?

Check in with the camp leader first. After checking in, get your tent set-up and your gear squared away before engaging in any activity. While in camp be considerate of other campers. Drugs, excessive alcohol, radios (other than Walkman type) and excessive noise are discouraged. Quiet time at the campground is usually 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. You're welcome to join in any of the planned activities, or you may want to just relax, and enjoy the scenery. Tea time and campfire is a time for social exchange as well as a time for sharing information about activities, etc. Back to Top of Page

Is your group just men? What percentage of your members are women?

We welcome women to join our group and become involved in our organization. Right now the majority of our members are male. with the percentage of women at about 13 percent. Back to Top of Page

I'd love to go camping but, my partner doesn't like roughing it, what can I do?

Dump him and get yourself a real man! Just kidding. Depending on the particular campground, there's usually a wide range of comfort levels. Some of our past outings have included hot shower facilities as well as electricity, check trips notes for the particulars. Maybe you could start out with a resort or cabin trip, then work your way up to a campout.Back to Top of Page

I don't get into LA very often, what other areas does Great Outdoors cover??

Right now Great Outdoors has chapters in Los Angeles, Orange County / Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and San Diego. You can join any chapter and your membership priviledges are good at all chapters. Visit the corporate website to get more info. Back to Top of Page