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  • Tuesday Moderate Maniacs Latigo to Corral Canyon

    Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, US

    These are photos from the Tuesday Moderate 8/5 outing, a moderate 8 mile 1850' gain hike along the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon Road to the end of Corral Canyon Road and back. Meet 9:00 am at the trailhead. Lots of creek crossings, trees, shade, birds, peace and quiet along this beautiful single-track route.

  • Playa Del Rey Conditioning Walk/Urban Hike

    The corner of Rindge and Waterview 248 Waterview St., Playa Del Rey, CA, US

    Come join the Sierra Club and take a midweek break and walk along the beach and nearby hills and neighborhood of Playa Del Rey and Westchester. Enjoy spectacular views of Marina Del Rey and the surrounding area. Meet new people and find out about upcoming Sierra Club outings and events. The walk is 5 miles, […]

  • Digital Nav: Find, create, import, export, GPX maps and tracks.

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

    If you're a hiker or backpacker, you're probably familiar with Alltrails and maybe you even record your own tracks on Garmin or Strava. Here's where we take it to the […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #9 – Topanga Lookout Saddle Peak

    Calabasas Peak Trailhead 1698 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

    Hike #9 in the 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view at Topanga Lookout (2469’) from Stunt Road. with a stop at Saddle Peak (2805’) with ocean views and lunch with return via the Stunt High […]

  • Intro to the Wilderness Travel Course: Sierra Club Info Night

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

    Curious about building outdoor skills, gaining confidence in the backcountry, learning how to navigate with a map and compass, or just looking for a like-minded hiking community? Join us for an informational session on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30pm at Sports Basement Long Beach to learn all about the Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) […]

  • Free guided Backpacking Trips, WUT? Come find out how to sign up!

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

    You've seen the beautiful hikes, waterfalls, the lakes, the forests, and all the breathtaking IG Reels. You want in, but don't know how to get started? Come meet WTC instructors and alumni. Find out what the course includes, pricing, needed gear, and more. What's WTC? It's the Wilderness Travel Course, one of the only non-profit, […]

  • Learn Climbing Knots, Anchors, Belay, and Rappel Techniques

    Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, US

    AMP (Advanced Mountaineering Program) registration for fall 2025 is now open. Prospective WTC and SC leaders get priority registration and the fee is waved!! For more details about program schedule, skills taught, and gear needed, see below link. Apply ASAP to be considered. www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.org Course Prerequisites You must have previous roped climbing experience (outdoor or […]

  • Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

    Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, US

    The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College host this event twice a year in the Robert Moore Theatre. Raffle prizes are donated by sponsors of the films. You […]

  • Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics

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

    Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics 📍 Sports Basement Long Beach 🗓 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | ⏰ 6:30pm Headed out on the trail? Make sure you’re prepared. Join longtime instructor Steven Schuster for an engaging evening covering the essentials of Wilderness First Aid. This interactive session will walk through real-world scenarios and provide practical […]

 

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