• Peter’s and Peet’s. Sunrise hike followed by coffee.

    Peters Canyon (South Entrance) Silverado Terrace 10992, Tustin, CA, United States

    Get your pre-holiday conditioning hikes in. Join us for a Friday sunrise hike at Peter's canyon. We'll do a six mile loop starting at the south entrance. After the hike, feel free to join us for coffee at Peet's. This is a great hike for people wanting to learn about WTC and meet WTC leaders. […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Browns Canyon Rd Parking Browns Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Rancho Campana High School Mar Vista Drive 4235, Camarillo, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

  • Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #1 – 4.5 miles

    Wingstop on Highland and Franklin Highland Avenue 1900, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Take a ramble beneath Heavenly Blue skies near the Hollywood Bowl. We’ll see the festive holiday lights in old Hollywood, including the site of Rudolph Valentino’s house and the stair streets where gumshoes Philip Marlowe and Harry Bosch worked their cases. You won’t need keen eyes to see all the Dodger flags in the neighborhood. […]

  • Peter Repeater: Peters Cyn hiking, Peet’s Coffee for socializing!

    Peters Canyon (South Entrance) Silverado Terrace 10992, Tustin, CA, United States

    Get your pre-holiday conditioning hikes in. Join us for a Friday morning hike at Peter's Canyon. We'll do a six mile loop starting at the south entrance. After the hike, feel free to join us for coffee at Peet's. This is a great hike for people wanting to learn about WTC and meet WTC leaders […]

  • Crystal Cove State Park Loop

    Pacific Ridge Trailhead Ridge Park Road, Newport Beach, CA, United States

    Join us for a scenic 5.5-mile loop hike with 1,104 feet of cumulative elevation gain in Crystal Cove State Park! We'll wander through the upper and lower trails, taking in breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean along the way. Meet at the Coastal Peak Park parking lot next to the restrooms at 7:30AM. We'll […]

  • End-Of-Year Hike Near The Edge Of OC

    Powder Canyon Trail La Habra Heights, CA, United States

    Let's get a head start on 2025 training with this hilly hike offering great views and a woodsy feel. 6.7 miles, 1233 elevation gain (we'll go up, down, up again and down again). This is a great opportunity to meet and greet 2025 WTC students and leaders plus train for your upcoming adventure. Bring sun […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Browns Canyon Rd Parking Browns Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    HWD Agoura High Backtrail Carell Avenue 5712, Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

 

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