• It Never Rains in Southern California #6 – 3.8 mi, 2 hours

    1500 Colorado Blvd 1500 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Finish off this series with a gentle cooldown. You don't have to take a westbound 747 to explore Eagle Rock streets that are so steep, the sidewalks have stairs! Heft a backpack to stay in shape for longer trips and feel the burn. Good walking shoes and a headlamp/flashlight are encouraged. Meet at 6:30pm at […]

  • Wilderness Travel Course

    Long Beach City College 5000 E Lew Davis St, Long Beach, CA 90808, Long Beach, CA, US

    www.wildernesstravelcourse.org We have a few spaces left in our Long Beach Class for the Wilderness Travel Course. Learn new skills like hiking, backpacking, navigation, bouldering, snow travel, and everything in between. Taught by a team of volunteers, this is a ten session class with 4 outings. We will take you to local hikes, Joshua Tree […]

  • I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain with Wilderness Adventures, OCSS

    Wildwood Avenue Trail head 936 Wildwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. XC Ski or Snowshoe on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry with our instructors (notify Reservationist for free lessons). Newcomers & non-skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #1 – Paramount Ranch MASH

    Paramount Ranch 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    Hike #1 in the 2024Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains, is a moderate 8 mile, 900’ gain out and back hike starting at Paramount Ranch and hiking into Malibu Creek State Park with lunch at the MASH site and return by different trails with views of Malibu Lake as we head back. Bring water, snacks, […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/27, 5/4, 5/11) culminating in a backpack 6/1-2. Course times are 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

  • Painted Stairs & Steepest Streets Urban Hike W/ Phantasmagloria & Time Trvl Mart

    Lot 662: Lemoyne & Sunset 1152 Lemoyne St, Los Angeles, CA, US

    We have done variations of this event before. Each time filled to limit . Do not miss out. Let's break it down We will Meet and Start at the Time Travel Mart https://timetravelmart.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOkLEpxqMhw From there we will proceed toward The Music Box Stairs at Laurel & Hardy Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoMjiTrx9I8 and here is the full […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2024 #2 – Nicholas Pond

    Leo Carrillo State Beach California, CA, US

    Hike #2 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monicas series, is a moderate 8 mile, 2000’ gain out and back hike with a couple loops starting at Leo Carrillo and hiking to scenic Nicholas Pond for lunch with spectacular ocean views and spring wildflowers. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

    La Crescenta-Montrose La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, US

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -35th Annual Beginning Backpack Class Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/27, 5/4, 5/11) culminating in a backpack 6/1-2. Course times are 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

  • I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain with Wilderness Adventures, OCSS

    Wildwood Avenue Trail head 936 Wildwood Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Ski downhill or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. XC Ski or snowshoe on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Newcomers & non-skiers welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in Winter. Quality Inn lodging, two per room, 2 beds/private bath, close to shopping, night life, […]

 

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