I participate in Kyoto University’s Hiking Circle. Although due to weather and field trips, I did not end up getting to go on any of the overnight hikes, I did actively participate in the more mundane events hosted by the circle. Groups of 6 or so would gather in the room which the circle had access to and do anything from make gyoza to watch the Rugby World Cup. Even though it would have been a great opportunity to camp out with the members, I still enjoyed getting to know them over the course of the semester.
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That sounds like you had a great time! Did you end up going on any hikes that weren’t overnight? And did the Hiking Circle use their more mundane events to supplement perhaps issues related to their excursions?