• I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain – WAS, OCSS

    Fish Canyon Trail head 37773 Templin Highway, Angeles National Forest, Castaic, 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 […]

  • Hazy Shade of Winter Stair Hike #4

    2695 N Beachwood Dr 2695 N Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Get out and stretch those legs while enjoying city views, architectural gems and long, steep staircases guaranteed to get both your spirits and cardio up. This week, we'll explore Beachwood Canyon's steep steps and great views. Besides clambering up or down over 800 steps, learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course, re-connect with friends, […]

  • Hazy Shade of Winter Stair Hike #5

    2695 N Beachwood Dr 2695 N Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Things may appear hazy as we really feel the burn by taking on steep streets and long staircases in Silver Lake. See homes funky, fancy and famous as we stroll beside the reservoir and float over 1300 stairs. This will be a real workout! Park on the street and meet at 2350 Allesandro Street 90039. […]

  • I: Winter Bus Trip to Mammoth Mountain – WAS, OCSS

    Challenger Park Lot 105 Challenger Park Wy, Simi Valley, 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, […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th 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 Sunday courses (4/30, 5/7, 5/21) culminating in a backpack 6/3-4. Course times are 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th 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 Sunday courses (4/30, 5/7, 5/21) culminating in a backpack 6/3-4. Course times are 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

  • INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th Annual Beginning Backpack Class

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

    INFORMATIONAL POSTING -34th 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 Sunday courses (4/30, 5/7, 5/21) culminating in a backpack 6/3-4. Course times are 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what […]

  • Adventurous Book Club; expand your mind and social circle.

    Indian canyon Trailhead 9001 soledad Canyon road, Agua Dulce, CA, US

    In honor of International Women's Day, we are choosing a book not only written by a woman, but that tells the story of multiple other women as they endeavor to […]

  • SPRING 2020 BACKBONE TRAIL #3 – Trippet Ranch to Lois Ewen Overlook

    Lois Ewen Overlook 23300-23398 Saddle Peak Road, Calabasas, CA, US

    Our third Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 7 miles with 2000’ elevation gain on the BBT from Topanga Canyon to the Lois Ewen Overlook. We will hike from Trippet Ranch to behind Topanga Canyon School passing across Old Topanga Canyon Road to take Hondo Canyon and then the Fossil Ridge […]

 

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