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We are a 'Outdoor adventuring / lifelong learning' mashupWe welcome you to Join other like-minded people as we embrace the rigors and exhilaration of hiking, rucking (hiking with weighted pack), adventuring, and discussing ideas & books. We welcome creative mental meanderings.
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We are a non-profit organization. Our FREE programs includeSt Louis area hikes: We will have local hiking events each month, primarily in Forest park, but will sample other areas Lifelong learning: Book discussions and Conferences: All varieties of books and ideas. We will use a mix of zoom meetings and in-person sessions (and of course we will discuss books and ideas while we hike) Adventure discussions (online and in-person): We discuss adventures of all kinds and provide tips on how to get the most out your adventures You can find more about our "Parent" organization here
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We operate with donations. Those who support Medallion with a $50/year subscription are referred to as 'Fellows.'You can support Medallion as a Fellow here By becoming a Fellow you join a constructive and engaged community of like-minded people.
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Medallion Fellows can join other Fellows on a variety of DIY trips includingColorado trip: Our signature event is an annual weekend trip to Colorado. For those interested, we will try to summit a 14er (a peak higher than 14,000 feet). Grand Canyon trip - Five day trip with three days hiking/camping: Day 1: Air/car travel to South Rim; Day 2: Leave at sunrise to hike South Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch and camp at Bright Angel Campground, Day 3: Hike to Havasupai garden campsite, Day 4 hike Bright Angel trail to Rim, Day 5 Head home. Camp Innsbrook: Participate in the Adventure challenge Many other adventures and trips You can learn more about Fellow trips here.
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Who should become MembersPeople who love exploration and who wish to advance their adventure and growth mindset. We seek a happy combination of hiking/rucking, sharing ideas, and socializing.
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