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Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is Great Outdoors?
2) What kind of activities does your group offer?
3) I'm not a member of Great Outdoors, can I still go on one of your outings?
4) I've found an outing I'd like to attend, now what?
5) What kind of preparation do I need before going on a outing?
6) What should I do when I get there?
7) Is your group just men? What percentage of your members are women?
8) I'd love to go camping but, my partner doesn't like roughing it, what can I do?
9) I don't get into LA very often, what other areas does Great Outdoors cover?
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What is Great Outdoors?
We are a all volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to outdoor recreation of all sorts. .
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What kind of activities does Great Outdoors offer?
We usually have overnight camp outs 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.
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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 receiving the monthly newsletter with upcoming events. Check the membership
page for more info.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 camp out.
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I don't get into LA very often, what other areas does Great Outdoors cover??
Currently the 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
privileges are good at all chapters. Visit the corporate website to get more info.

FAQ's where taken from the Los Angeles Great Outdoors website.