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Learn about great So-Cal Hikes, Free class at REI Tustin

100 N Avenue 50 100 N Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join us at the REI in Tustin to learn about the treasures in our own backyard. We'll talk about how to find places to go, guided, solo, and groups to join, what apps and websites are helpful, and much more. Find inspiration and challenge as well as valuable information in this short one hour session. […]

Free Webinars on Hiking Safety and Tech

Online event

Register through Evenbrite link Join experts from Montrose Search & Rescue (SAR) and Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) for a discussion on hiking safety tips that can help hikers stay safe whether traveling alone or in a group. Montrose SAR will share real-life examples of recent rescues and provide insight on what could be […]

Free Webinar on Hiking Safety and Technology

Online event

Use the Eventbrite link to reserve your spot. Join experts from Montrose Search & Rescue (SAR) and Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) for a discussion on how technology has changed the landscape of hiking safety. Learn tips, tricks and tools that you can leverage to stay safe in the outdoors. Montrose SAR will share […]

FREE: Navigation Series (2 of 3)

Alta Laguna Park 3299 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

All about Topo Maps Maximize your understanding of the data points in the margins, identify natural and man-made features, learn about contour lines, gullies, ridges, peaks, and more. Wilderness Travel Course instructors are offering this FREE intro series to navigation. It's best if you can take all three, but join for any you can fit […]

Beer, bracelets, and buddies

Baker Canyon Staging Area Silverado, CA, US

Join the fun folks from WTC to socialize and learn.

Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

Chivo Canyon - HWD 5091 Westwood St, Simi Valley, ca, US

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 of the best outdoor learning experiences the Sierra Club has to offer. This is the Angeles […]

Silver Lake Stair Hike with the Sierra Club

Silver Lake Meadows 2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, US

Hike: This urban hike is 5 miles and winds through stairs, streets, sidewalks, and dirt paths over three Silver Lake hills. It includes two separate loops that each start and end at Silver Lake Meadows. The hike covers a range of local topics including the history of water, infrastructure, protected habitat, mid-century modern architecture, immigration […]

FREE: Navigation Series (3 of 3)

Alta Laguna Park 3299 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

Navigate using a topo map and compass. Dec. 11 We'll put together your new understanding (hopefully you attended our two previous sessions) of the compass and topo map and use them together to take bearings on features during a hike. We'll identify ridges, gullies, and landmarks using our map and compass. Maybe you already learned […]

Hazy Shade of Winter Stair Hike #1

2081 Hillhurst Ave 2081 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

Winter is coming, Look around, Leaves are brown, and you can see downtown. Wander the Los Feliz Hills and take in spectacular views of Los Angeles. See some historic homes and climb 400+ stairs to condition for your upcoming winter hikes. Meet 6:30PM at the Coffee Bean at Hillhurst and Franklin (2081 Hillhurst Ave 90027). […]

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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.