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Intro to the Wilderness Travel Course: Sierra Club Info Night

Sports Basement Long Beach North Bellflower Boulevard 2100, Long Beach, CA, United States

Curious about building outdoor skills, gaining confidence in the backcountry, learning how to navigate with a map and compass, or just looking for a like-minded hiking community? Join us for […]

Free guided Backpacking Trips, WUT? Come find out how to sign up!

Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

You've seen the beautiful hikes, waterfalls, the lakes, the forests, and all the breathtaking IG Reels. You want in, but don't know how to get started? Come meet WTC instructors […]

Learn Climbing Knots, Anchors, Belay, and Rappel Techniques

Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, US

AMP (Advanced Mountaineering Program) registration for fall 2025 is now open. Prospective WTC and SC leaders get priority registration and the fee is waved!! For more details about program schedule, […]

Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, US

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of the Library […]

Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics

Sports Basement Long Beach North Bellflower Boulevard 2100, Long Beach, CA, United States

Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics 📍 Sports Basement Long Beach 🗓 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | ⏰ 6:30pm Headed out on the trail? Make sure you’re prepared. Join longtime […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.