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

This session will highlight some of our favorite apps, their uses, how much they cost, and their pros and cons. The following is an example of some of the content […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

INFORMATIONAL POSTING -36th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack and get away from the crowds of people? Learn how to backpack in 3 Saturday courses (4/26, 5/10, 5/17) […]

WTC Book Club Is Ba-ack!

Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Canyon Drive 221, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

Inspired by forests, trees, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape invites readers to discover an unexpected and imaginative language to better read […]

Reel Rock Screening at Sports Basement Long Beach

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

Join us for an exhilarating winter adventure as part of the Wilderness Travel Course series. We will be exploring the beauty of the snow-covered landscapes through snowshoeing in a guided […]

SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #5 – Tapia Park to Latigo Canyon

Latigo Canyon Trailhead Latigo Canyon Road & Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

Our fifth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be l0 miles with 2800’ elevation gain on the BBT going from the Tapia Park area to the Latigo […]

SPRING BACKBONE TRAIL 2025 #6 – Latigo Canyon to Encinal Canyon

Encinal Canyon Trailhead Encinal Canyon Road & Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

Our sixth Backbone Trail hike will be 7 miles with 700’ gain on the BBT through Newton, Zuma, and Trancas Canyons. We will start at the Latigo Canyon Trailhead taking […]

 

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.