Boston, MA
Coordinator: Ed Stanley
GayOutdoors Chapters
More trails. More friends. More ways to belong — close to home.
Regional connection · Local adventures
Chapters are our next step in growing a vibrant, welcoming gay and gay friendly men's outdoor community across the Northeast — so it's easier to get outside and get connected close to home.
Local meetups & hikes
Community & belonging
Volunteer-led, simple & fun
All gay and gay friendly men welcome · Come as you are
How Chapters Work
Chapters support GayOutdoors' priorities: member engagement, leadership development, and a stronger sense of community across the Northeast. The goal is simple: make it easier to meet up, get outside, and build friendships.
Host a few local meetups, walks, or hikes each year (even 1–2 per season helps).
Welcome new members and help them feel comfortable joining their first event.
Encourage hosts and spark local momentum — one idea at a time.
Keep it easy: you're not "running a chapter," you're simply helping people connect.
Chapter Coordinators
Click a coordinator to say hello, ask questions, or team up on a local outing.
Manchester / Nashua, NH
Coordinator: Essy
Burlington / Montpelier, VT
Coordinator: Helvetic Hiker
Hartford, CT
Coordinator: Jonathan Clarke
Providence, RI
Coordinator: Dermot
Tip: Want to be a Chapter Coordinator in your city? Reach out — starting can be as simple as a coffee meetup, a local walk, or a beginner-friendly hike.
Help Bring GayOutdoors to Your Area
We're building local momentum — one trail, one meetup, one new friend at a time. If you can say hello, help welcome people, and host the occasional outing, you can do this.
Coordinators can always use an assistant, co-leader, or "buddy system" partner. You won't be doing it alone.
Questions? Use the contact form and choose "Chapters / Volunteering."