BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hiking with Dean - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hiking with Dean X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hiking with Dean REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240512T140000 DTSTAMP:20231210T230203Z CREATED:20231210T230203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T230203Z UID:10002174-1715284800-1715522400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:ARIZONA: Little Colorado via Hopi Salt Trail (19 Miles RT) DESCRIPTION:RSVP waitlist will be managed one month in advance: April 9th\, 2024 at 7:00AM. 🌞\nBucket list trip! \nThis is not a beginner trip – you MUST have extensive backpacking experience\, preferably with this group. \nYou must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance involving anything off-trail. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees. \nThe trip leader will not be traveling back to California after this event and is unable to facilitate rideshares. \nAs this trip is out of state\, communication is critical. If you are attending but have not connected with the group in Flagstaff prior to trail start\, you will be left behind. There is sporadic phone service or no service\, therefore if something comes up\, you must communicate with the group as early as possible. \n\nTotal roundtrip distance: ~19 miles \nTrip Breakdown 🌞\nSalt Trail\nRoundtrip distance: 6 miles\nElevation Loss/Gain: -/+ 2\,715 feet\nDifficulty: Very strenuous\nBeamer Trail to Confluence\nRoundtrip distance: 13 miles\nElevation Loss/Gain: -/+ 187 feet\nDifficulty: Strenuous \nITINERARY:\nDay 0 (May 9th\, Thursday): Travel to Flagstaff\, touch base with group.\nDay 1 (May 10th\, Friday): Progress to trail and hike to basecamp.\nDay 2 (May 11th\, Saturday): Explore Little Colorado and hike to the confluence then back to basecamp.\nDay 3 (May 12th\, Sunday): Hike out\, the end. đŸŒ” \nTO JOIN:\nPlease add yourself to the waitlist. Attendees will be screened and manually added based on backpacking experience and history with this group.\nOnce added\, you will be sent information to collect payment. \nFee: $50.00 per person.\n(Fee includes permit at $15 per person per day and processing fee.) \nWeather:\nMay is a prime time to increase the odds of catching the Little Colorado in full beauty before it gets too hot. The Little Colorado may be muddy brown instead of turquoise depending on rain. This hike will take place brown or blue.\nThe start of our hike may be 70s+\, while the bottom of the canyon may edge towards the 90s. Fortunately\, we have the option to hike in the water and swim to cool off. \nWater:\nWater is available once we reach the Little Colorado. The water gets its milky color from high calcium carbonate levels\, the sediment may be an issue for some water filters. \nGear and Equipment:\nPlease be sure you are properly prepared for this trip including all necessary and properly working gear\, good quality and broken in hiking shoes\, backpack with proper support\, tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, food\, water\, filtration\, and all other necessary items for a weekend backpacking trip in Arizona. \n\nEach participant in this backpacking trip must realize that they are ultimately responsible for their own safety and navigation while engaging in this activity. \nDISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip\, things can change\, reservations can get lost\, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing\, and most importantly\, let’s all have fun! This is a beginner/intermediate hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance\, elevation changes\, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events\, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers\, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and
We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/arizona-little-colorado-via-hopi-salt-trail-19-miles-rt/ LOCATION:Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls)\, Santa Paula\, CA\, 93060\, US CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10150204/111211_image_676x380.webp ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com GEO:34.3541659;-119.0592705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T160000 DTSTAMP:20231210T230205Z CREATED:20231210T230205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T230205Z UID:10002175-1715688000-1715788800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:ARIZONA: Kayak Camping Horseshoe Bend (15 paddle miles) DESCRIPTION:RSVP waitlist will be managed April 9th\, 2024 at 7:00AM. 🌞\nBucket list trip! \nThis is not a hiking or backpacking trip.\nThis is an overnight via kayak on the Colorado River. \nYou must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees. \nThe trip leader will not be traveling back to California after this event and is unable to facilitate rideshares. \nAs this trip is out of state\, communication is critical. If you are attending but have not connected with the group in Page prior to Lees Ferry\, you will be left behind. There is sporadic phone service or no service. Therefore\, if something comes up\, you must communicate with the group as early as possible. \n\nTotal roundtrip distance: ~30 miles \nTrip Breakdown 🌞\nBackhaul to Glen Dam from Lees Ferry.\nDistance: 15 miles\nPaddle from Glen Dam back to Lees Ferry\nDistance: 15 miles \nITINERARY:\nDay 1 (May 14th\, Tuesday): Meet at Lees Ferry\, situate rentals\, and begin backhaul.\nPaddle towards Lees Ferry and scout for camp site. Sites are designated and each have a pit toilet.\nDay 2 (May 15th\, Wednesday): Finish paddle back to Lees Ferry and return rentals. The end. đŸŒ” \nTO JOIN:\nPlease add yourself to the waitlist. Attendees will be screened and manually added based on outdoor experience and history with this group. \nKayak Camping Horseshoe Bend \nWe will be backhauling May 14th at 10:30AM. \nMore information to be provided later. \n\nEach participant in this paddle trip must realize that they are ultimately responsible for their own safety and navigation while engaging in this activity. \nDISCLAIMER: Enter the river at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip\, things can change\, reservations can get lost\, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing\, and most importantly\, let’s all have fun! Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance\, elevation changes\, and terrain. The leaders in this group aren’t professional river guides. By signing up for these events\, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers\, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and
We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/arizona-kayak-camping-horseshoe-bend-15-paddle-miles/ LOCATION:Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls)\, Santa Paula\, CA\, 93060\, US CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10150206/111213_image_676x380.webp ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com GEO:34.3541659;-119.0592705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T080000 DTSTAMP:20231211T230201Z CREATED:20231211T230201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T230201Z UID:10002178-1715875200-1716278400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:UTAH: Explore Cedar Mesa DESCRIPTION:This trip will be archaeology focused to spend extra time finding and appreciating culturally significant ruins. \nYou must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance off-trail. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees. \nThe trip leader will not be traveling back to California after this event and is unable to facilitate rideshares. \nAs this trip is out of state\, communication is critical. If you are attending but have not connected with the group in Valley of the Gods prior to entering Cedar Mesa\, it will be challenging to meet up. There is sporadic phone service or no service. Therefore\, if something comes up\, you must communicate with the group as early as possible. \nTrip Breakdown 🌞\nBackpack Bullet Canyon and Shieks Canyon\nDistance: ~15 miles\nApproximate elevation gain/loss: +/- 2\,700\nAdditional Side Trips and Primitive Car Camping \nItinerary:\nDay 0 (May 16th\, Thursday): Travel Day to Valley of the Gods. Can meet and caravan from Page\, AZ.\nDay 1 (May 17th\, Friday): Explore Cedar Mesa\, hike Lower Fish Canyon\, and car camp. (More info TBD)\nDay 2 (May 18th\, Saturday): Start backpacking down Bullet Canyon.\nDay 3 (May 19th\, Sunday): Backpack up Shieks Canyon and exit. Car camping (location TBD).\nDay 4 (May 20th\, Monday): Explore Cedar Mesa\, visit Moon House (dependent on permit)\, and car camp.\nDay 5 (May 21st\, Tuesday): Exit Cedar Mesa\, head to Monument Valley camp. \nTo join:\nPlease add yourself to the waitlist. Attendees will be screened and manually added based on outdoor experience and history with this group. \nOnce added\, you will be sent information to collect payment. \nFee: $35 per person. Once collected\, this fee is nonrefundable because it will be used to secure your permits. Please do not pay until you are fully committed. Permits include backpacking permit\, Moon House permit\, and day permits.\n(Fee includes the costs of permits with a $5 processing fee). \nWeather:\nMay is warm and dry with temps reaching 80 high and 50 low. \nWater:\nWater is available in the canyons we will hike\, but quality is contingent on season. It is dryer in May and some water may be stagnate. There are flowing springs in some places.\nPlease carry more than enough water in your vehicle. Be sure to stock up on any consumables before leaving Page\, AZ. \nGear and Equipment:\nPlease be sure you are properly prepared for this trip including all necessary and properly working gear\, good quality and broken-in hiking shoes\, backpack with proper support\, tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, food\, water\, filtration\, and all other necessary items for a weekend backpacking trip in SE Utah. \nRoadtrip:\nThis trip may be combined with the “Little Colorado via the Hopi Salt Trail” and the “Kayak Camping Horseshoe Bend” trip.\nRoadtrip plans as follows~ \n\nMay 9th\, Drive to Flagstaff hotel.\nMay 10th\, Start Little Colorado.\nMay 12th\, Exit Little Colorado and drive to Page\, AZ hotel.\nMay 13th\, Drive to Lees Ferry and backhaul kayaks to Glen Dam.\nMay 15th\, Exit the river and stay in Page hotel.\nMay 16th\, Head to car camp in Valley of the Gods.\nMay 17th\, Explore Cedar Mesa.\nMay 18th\, Backpack Bullet and Shieks Canyon.\nMay 19th\, Exit canyon and car camp.\nMay 20\, Explore Cedar Mesa and car camp.\nMay 21\, Exit Cedar Mesa and head to Monument Valley.\n\nMore information to be provided later. \nThe trip leader is staying overnight in Monument Valley after Cedar Mesa if anyone else is interested. \n\nEach participant of this exploratative trip must realize that they are ultimately responsible for their own safety and navigation while engaging in this activity. \nDISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip\, things can change\, reservations can get lost\, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing\, and most importantly\, let’s all have fun! Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance\, elevation changes\, and terrain. The leaders in this group aren’t professional guides. By signing up for these events\, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers\, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and
We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/utah-explore-cedar-mesa/ LOCATION:Cedar Mesa\, Utah\, UT\, US CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11150202/111231_image_676x380.webp ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com GEO:40.0966287;-111.5706786 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240430T230209Z CREATED:20240430T230209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T230209Z UID:10002563-1716022800-1716033600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:A16: Backpacker's Swap Meet DESCRIPTION:This is a gear swap and sale with no trip leader. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. Enjoy! \nA16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange\nSaturday\, May 18\n9:00AM – 12:00PM\nHelix Brewing Co parking lot\n8101 Commercial St\nLa Mesa\, CA \nhttps://adventure16.com/pages/events-1 \n“35 spaces occupied by outdoor enthusiasts selling their excess gear and clothing for hiking\, trail running\, backpacking\, tent camping\, mountaineering\, mountain biking\, and adventure travel. Vintage gear\, maps\, and books too.” URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/a16-backpackers-swap-meet/ LOCATION:8101 Commercial St\, 8101 Commercial St\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91942\, US CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/30160212/113413_image_676x380.webp ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com GEO:32.7720045;-117.0233587 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St La Mesa CA 91942 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8101 Commercial St:geo:-117.0233587,32.7720045 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T210000 DTSTAMP:20240430T230213Z CREATED:20240430T230213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T230213Z UID:10002564-1716404400-1716411600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:A16: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney Presentation DESCRIPTION:This is a casual presentation courtesy of the A16 Foundation\, there is no trip leader. A great opportunity to hang out\, meet other backpackers\, and get ready for Whitney! Enjoy! \nA16 Foundation: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney with Jack and Betsy Northam\nWednesday\, May 22\n6:30PM “Meet n’ Drink” (food truck on site)\n7:00PM Video Presentation\nHelix Brewing Co\n8101 Commercial St\nLa Mesa\, CA \nhttps://adventure16.com/pages/events-1 \n“In this 85 minute video you’ll get plenty of valuable information about planning for your round trip on this iconic mountain. Jack and Betsy are veteran Whitney day-hikers and unofficial mountain ambassadors. As of June 2023\, perhaps better known as ‘Crazy Jack’ has safely summited the mountain over 200 times in just the past 24 years. Sometimes from start to finish all the way down in the town of Lone Pine. Betsy stops to smell and photograph the flowers so she’s only tallied nearly 70 successful climbs. Only? Once from the East Face technical rock climbing approach. So needless to say they know the mountain like the backs of their hands. They also know first hand the challenges you’ll face in the Summer and Fall and how to overcome them. Sometimes that means turning around\, and trying another day. Learn when that needs to happen. This video is a must for anyone who either has their ‘Whitney Zone’ permit in hand or is hoping to snag one at the last minute. Enjoy\, Learn & Be Inspired!” URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/a16-preparing-to-climb-mt-whitney-presentation/ LOCATION:8101 Commercial St\, 8101 Commercial St\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91942\, US CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/30160219/113415_image_676x380.webp ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Backpackers":MAILTO:San-Diego-Backpackers-list@meetup.com GEO:32.7720045;-117.0233587 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St La Mesa CA 91942 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8101 Commercial St:geo:-117.0233587,32.7720045 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR