>> As a courtesy to CHG members and guides, when you request to join the group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. This will also serve as an introduction to the group and will be temporarily posted on our home page.<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most of our hiking trips are dog-friendly as long your canine is well behaved and under control. We are welcoming group but we do have few principles we follow to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Please read our About Us section before joining. Support CHG! If you are shopping online for a new gear, please consider purchasing from one of the vendor banners on our main page. CHG will receive a small percentage of your purchase amount to be used towards meetup expenses. This is the easiest way to keep this group free of dues and without nagging donation requests.