Welcome to Greenville Outdoor Adventure Club!
Open to any adult in the Carolina's and beyond, GOAC brings people together in a fun and friendly atmosphere. While we have events at all experience levels, we often have events that require little to no experience at all. And, we attempt to keep events as low-cost as possible. A majority of our events take place right here in Greenville or very nearby, but occasionally we visit other areas of North Carolina and travel to our neighboring states. Wonder how we do it? Do you have ideas for an event?
Email us we can get a leader to place it on the calendar.
GOAC was founded by Karlei Kefauver and is 100% volunteer run, relying on members as leaders to organize our events. After you become an active member you might want to consider leading a social event, non-competitive outdoor sport, or travel excursion for us! GOAC utilizes Meetup which features a monthly listing of our events open to members. It's very affordable to join! GOAC's annual membership fees are $12. The fees help club owners pay for the wesbite, Meetup costs, marketing budget and liability insurance. GOAC offers all new members a two week trial membership to get your feet wet and see if you can find your next adventure! we promise you will!
Do you have questions about membership fees? Please email Karlei and she'll be happy to answer your questions.
"...People should join this group because we have a lot of fun and there are many different activities in which to choose."
-Dianne
As we said above, GOAC is an all-volunteer organization. Active members are leaders and arrange to lead all events and activities from beginner to expert. Our outdoor activities range from peaceful and relaxing to challenging and full of excitement. From the extremes of winter camping, strenous backpacking and hiking, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, and extreme costal kayaking to the gentle day paddle, beginner backpacking, walk or day hike, GOAC has something to offer everyone. We are a diverse group with members of all ages and experience. Join GOAC to challenge yourself, share your outdoor skills and meet other outdoor adventurers!
GOAC utilizes which allows us to access the latest web-based technology allowing members to sign up for events and interact with other club members online. As a GOAC member it provides an interactive site allowing you to view all event details and communicate with with other GOAC'ers privately. In addition, we have a community bulletin board for members to "chat" with one another and to provide useful feedback for the club and to give feedback about the events you've attended. You need to join GOAC via Meetup to participate in events, the member Message Board, and all things GOAC offers. We do offer a two week trial for you to join and see what you think before paying your membership fees. Take this time to look around and find your next adventure!
"They offer you a chance to try new things, while enjoying the outdoors. Even if you do not have a particular piece of gear, there are plenty of members that will offer their extra gear to borrow, or try to help you find what you need. It seems like everyone, especially the leaders; are eager to share their love for outdoor adventure with both those who are experienced or those who are just starting out."
-Jennifer
