I am already a member of the local AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) chapter and go on their trips when they have things going on and I don't have other obligations, but would like to organize my own trips sometimes with one or two other people (and not be the only female in the group--that makes me nervous). However, my problem is that most of my friends aren't into hiking or are interested in just short hikes rather than sometimes going all day like I like to do, and I haven't even had many responses to my posting on the AMC Yahoo group. This is frustrating because it means I hardly ever get out lately. Does anyone have any other suggestions for finding local people who'd be interested in getting together to hike? I've seen people post things like this on craigslist but am not sure how safe that is; I don't want to get into any sketchy situations! What has worked for any of you who have looked for people to do activities with?