How it works
These funny hiking group names come five at a press, from Hike Minded to Mosey Up the Mountain. Puns and slow-hiker jokes fill the first two sets; the women’s, family and backpacking sets are plainer.
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Funny team names for hikers
Trail, boot and summit puns is the first set in the menu: Ascent of Humor, Trek or Treat, Peak Bagging Rights, Summit Wrong With Us. The slow and steady group has 19 names, such as We Stop for Views and Is That the Top.
Women, families and backpackers
Women’s hiking groups has Ladies of the Footpath and Hilltop Heroines. Family and scout-age groups has Little Legs Big Hills and Hike Then Ice Cream. Backpacking and challenge teams has Thru-Hike Hopefuls, Peak a Month Club and Too Many Socks Backpackers.
Questions and answers
What does peak bagging mean?
Peak bagging is ticking off a list of mountain peaks climbed. Peak Bagging Rights is a pun on it, and Twelve Peaks Challenge Crew is a name for a team working through a list.
What are funny names for a slow hiking group?
Scenic Pace Society, Turtle Pace Trekkers, Halfway Is Fine Hikers, Slowpoke Summit Society and Downhill Is Our Specialty are in The slow and steady group.
What is a thru-hike?
Hiking a long-distance trail from end to end is called thru-hiking. A day hike is one that can be completed in a single day. Thru and Thru Hikers and End to End Trekkers are on the list.
Are there names for a camping trip?
No. Tents, campfires and RVs are on camping group names. No name here makes light of getting lost or hurt.