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SUMMARY:VC backcountry-Los Padres Fishbowls loop
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Los Padres backcountry out near Frazier Park/Lockwood Valley off Interstate 5/Grapevine. \n6/1 Meet at 9am at the gate off Lockwood Valley/Grade Valley Road. Cars may be able to make the washboard road but higher clearance is recommended. People can carpool from the gate to the trailhead in higher clearance cars. \nShould start hiking no later than 10. Hike is about 5 miles to camp and is relatively flat with several creek crossings. \nCamp has a pool to cool off in. \n6/2 option to backtrack to the car or create a loop. The loop option has a few short sections of exposure on a narrow trail on the side of the ridge. \nResources: \nhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lpnf/recarea/?recid=81852 \nhttps://www.hikelospadres.com/fishbowls-trail.html \nMeeting spot: \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/AyiXUirqiEGFAGNY8?g_st=ic \nTrailhead: \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/1hYV8SCeQWGvZNC78?g_st=ic \nMap: \nhttps://www.gaiagps.com/hike/373713/fishbowls-camp-loop-via-21w05/ \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 an easy 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/vc-backcountry-los-padres-fishbowls-loop/
LOCATION:Guadalupe Canyon Oasis\, Calle 0 0"N\, Empalme\, 21745\, MX
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:Cucamonga Wilderness Peak- Cedar Glen Camp
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Backpacking Trip\nCucamonga Peak is one of the highest peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains\, with a summit elevation of 8\,862 feet. It is within the Cucamonga Wilderness of the San Bernardino National Forest. Cucamonga Peak is located in a beautiful wooded stream-driven section of the forest near Mt. Baldy Village. The winding trail begins in a shady canyon passing remnants of old recreation cabins as it heads towards Ice House Canyon Saddle. After the halfway point\, hikers will trek through a series of switchbacks lined with alpine flora and massive boulders washed down from historical floods. Upon reaching the saddle\, deep into the Cucamonga Wilderness*\, hikers have several options to continue onto either Ontario Peak\, Bighorn Peak\, or Cucamonga Peak. \nDays: 2 days\, 1 nights\nMilage: 15\nElevation Gain: 4000 ft\nMax Elevation: 8800+′\nType of Trip: Backpacking in/out\nDifficulty: Moderate/Strenuous\nLocation: San Gabriel Mountains\nStarting Point: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead\nEnding: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead\nMap>> \nDay 1: \n\nHike 2.45m (1395 ft elevation gain) to Cedar Glen Camp\nSetup camp\, day hike to Cucamonga Peak ( 5m 2600ft+)\n\nDay 2: \n\nBreak camp and hike 2.5m to parking lot.\n\nTrailhead: Icehouse Canyon Parking lot\nParking Lot >> \nNATIONAL Forest Adventure Pass is required to park (5$) Big 5 or REI has them. Or you can use your America the Beautiful Pass. \nNOTE:\nPortions of this trail are currently covered in snow.\nThe weather might be warm at the start of your hike\, but there could still be winter-like conditions on taller peaks in the mountains ahead of you.\nConsider both your safety and the safety of rescuers. \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 an 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/cucamonga-wilderness-peak-cedar-glen-camp/
LOCATION:Ice House Canyon Trail\, Ice House Canyon Trail\, California\, CA\, 91759\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:Hilton Creek Lakes
DESCRIPTION:RSVPs WILL OPEN MARCH 1 (6 permits) \nHilton Creek Trail to Hilton Lakes via the Rock Creek approach\, Inyo National Forest \nAllTrails:\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hilton-lakes-trail?sh=fzrxlq \n[This trip is on Father’s Day weekend] \nTrail stats:\nMileage: ~ 11.5 – 17 miles round trip\nElevation gain: 2\,000’ +\nSnow may still be on the trail ❄️ \nWARNING:\nMOSQUITOES WILL LIKELY BE BAD 🦟🦟🦟 but the views will be more killer! If theres a lot of snow left the skeeters won’t be as bad as usual. \nItinerary: \n\nSat. June 15:\nmeet at trailhead at 8am\, hike up to explore lake 3\, then to lake 2 and set up camp. Explore\, fish\, relax.\nSun. June 16:\nhike about 3 miles to Davis Lake\, explore\, fish\, then hike 3 miles back to base camp.\nMon. June 17:\nhike out and get some grub at the resort or Tom’s Place!\n\nTrail maps: \n\nhttps://highsierratrails.com/hilton/hilton_trail.html#map\nhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5337631.pdf\n\nFriday night\, I recommend getting a campsite somewhere up Rock Creek so you can get to the trailhead quicker. I do not know which campgrounds will be open mid-June but you should be safe with French Camp at the bottom of rock creek at least. \nI will not be arranging carpools as I live in Bishop. \nDogs are allowed but they must well-behaved and obedient 🙂\n
DISCLAIMER: 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 an 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/hilton-creek-lakes/
LOCATION:Blvd\, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93308\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:San Gorgonio Peak/Dry Lake via South Fork
DESCRIPTION:WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP\nSan Gorgonio Mountain is the tallest peak in Southern California (11\,502 feet) We will be taking the South Fork Trail to Dry Lake. We will be camping near Dry Lake. Depending on weather conditions\, we might need mircro spikes or crampons. Possibly snow at higher elevation. So San Gorgonio Peak will be optional. \nMiles: 22 +/-miles\nDays: 2 days\, 1 nights\nElevation Gain/Loss: 4600’\nType of Trip: Backpacking\nDifficulty: Moderate/Strenuous\nLocation: San Gorgonio Wilderness \nThe South Fork Trailhead is on Jenks Lake Road\, 2.5 miles from Highway 38. The trail begins at the large paved parking lot on Jenks Lake Road. \nNO PLUS (1)\nMAP: SAN GORGONIO MAP \n**Please be prepared and know all of the required gear you’ll need for this backpacking trip. If you have any questions\, please post them on the thread or email me directly via Meetup. \nDISCLAIMER:\nHike 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 an 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. \nWe reserve the right to deny or remove any members if they are deemed inappropriate for this trip.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/san-gorgonio-peak-dry-lake-via-south-fork-2/
LOCATION:Guadalupe Canyon Oasis\, Calle 0 0"N\, Empalme\, 21745\, MX
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:Cottonwood Lakes Overnight Trip (with optional ascent of Mt. Langley)
DESCRIPTION:The Cottonwood Lakes are a great introduction to the high Sierras\, very easy to access and relatively close to San Diego. Mount Langley is the easiest 14er in the Sierras. The primary difficulty of this trip is the high elevation (to which everyone reacts differently). \nBEAR CANISTER (or Ursack) REQUIRED \nItinerary: \nFriday night:\nWalk-in site at trailhead: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20692 \nSaturday:\nHike 6mi 1400ft to Cottonwood lakes and setup camp.\nhttps://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.7/-118.2430/36.5127&pubLink=A7zLkhPvRTCxYGkqCarkd2n8&trackId=eba9c090-af8b-4385-9d32-b3dbd0c882df\nCatch some fish\, swim in the lake. \nSunday:\nClimb Mount Langley (8mi roundtrip 3000ft elevation gain).\nhttps://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.7/-118.2430/36.5127&pubLink=FDxN8oCGT1hnVJAtV0we0so0&trackId=8131a91e-4913-49dd-bf38-481878083b38\nHike 6mi back to cars. \nDISCLAIMER: San Diego Backpackers is not a commercial or an organized travel group. We are amateur hikers with a love of the outdoors. \nDISCLAIMER 2:\nHike 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 an 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/cottonwood-lakes-overnight-trip-with-optional-ascent-of-mt-langley-2/
LOCATION:Cottonwood Lakes Trail Head\, California\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:BACKPACKING 101 (CUYAMACA): Green Valley Campground to Arroyo Seco Primitive
DESCRIPTION:This is a Beginner’s Backpacking trip.\nRSVP Opens: Saturday\, June 8\, 2024 8:00 AM\nSpace is very limited. Please do not sign up for this trip if you are already confident hiking with your backpacking kit or using your backpacking kit. This trip is designed for those who want to take the plunge into backpacking. \nAbout Me:\nI am not a professional guide or backpacking instructor.\nIn 2017 I asked a Facebook backpacking group in Virginia about learning how to backpack. Shortly after\, I met up with a stranger who showed me the ropes. I’ve been learning from those more experienced than I am\, and that’s still the way it is today. It’s finally time to return the favor!\nI joined San Diego Backpackers in 2020. I’ll be hosting a series of Backpacking 101 trips that progress in mileage. Other than that\, I specialize in leading out-of-state adventures and river trips. 🌼 \nPlease read the following in its entirety. \nGreen Valley Campground to Arroyo Seco Primitive Trail Camp in\nCuyamaca Rancho State Park\nDifficulty: Easy\nTrail Description: Fire road\nLength: Approximately 1.5 miles and 300′ gain/loss (3 miles total)\nCamp Description: Primitive sites with a pit toilet.\nWater: Carry all of your water\, there is no water available in camp.\nSunset: ~8:00PM\nHighs/Lows: 80s/50s \nPark requires fees. I will go ahead of time for recon\, park fee information (I believe it’s $5 per person)\, and information regarding the permits to use Arroyo Seco (first come\, first served). More information to come.\nPark Brochure \n🌼 We’ll meet in the day picnic parking at the Arroyo Seco Fire Road trailhead inside the Green Valley Campground at 4:00PM. (Time may change based on availability. Please be flexible.) After we square away park fees\, we’ll begin our trek down the fire road. \n🌼 There are no campfires allowed. To use a stove to prepare meals or drinks\, please obtain the required California Campfire Permit. Campfire permits are necessary to use a barbecue\, lantern\, or stove outside a developed recreation area.\nGet your free permit here. \nDuring our trip we will cover the following skills and more:\n(Some skills will be theory.)\n🌼 Leave No Trace principles\n🌼 Campsite selection\n🌼 Setting camp\n🌼 Filtering water\n🌼 Using the restroom\n🌼 Gear (preferences\, how to use\, etc.) \nWhat should you bring?\nThe 10 Essentials\nGeneral Backpacking Check List\n🌼 Please be sure you are properly equipped for this trip and that all of your gear is in working order.\n🌼 If you are needing to borrow pieces of gear\, please let me know. Members of SDB have kindly offered to loan out some bits. There are also backpacking items available for rent at REI.\n🌼 Remember\, there is no water available in camp. Please bring all of your water. This amount is totally dependent on you\, your physical fitness\, heat tolerance\, thirst levels\, perspiration levels\, desire for drinks in camp such as tea or breakfast coffee\, food prep needs\, etc. Please bring more than enough.\n🌼 Please bring adequate snacks and dinner. We’ll be breaking camp at 8:30AM\, please bring whatever breakfast energy you prefer.\n🌼 Option to host a Zoom Meeting prior to our trip to go over or review gear to be sure everyone is set. \nLastly\, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. Let’s go backpacking! \n\nBy participating in this event\, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety while engaging in this activity and event. \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 backpacking event. 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/backpacking-101-cuyamaca-green-valley-campground-to-arroyo-seco-primitive/
LOCATION:Green Valley Campground\, 11842 Hwy 79\, descanso\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:Meysan Lake via Whitney Portal [ADVANCED]
DESCRIPTION:***RSVPs will open APRIL 1\, 2024. Add yourself to the waitlist and I will manually add at that time.*** \nMeysan Lake Trail starting from Whitney Portal\nhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=20804&actid=50 \nWARNING:\nThis is a CHALLENGING and STRENUOUS trail that is rocky and extremely steep. Ultralight backpacking strongly recommended. Please be trained\, in shape\, and acclimated to this high elevation before attending. Mosquitoes will likely be bad\, and it will be pretty exposed. In fact\, there is no tree cover at all at the campsite up at Meysan Lake. \nTrail Stats: \n\nMileage: 10-11 miles round trip\nStarting elevation: 8\,000 feet\nEnding elevation: 11\,600 feet\nElevation gain: 3\,600+ (there is a little bit of loss and gain at the end)\nWater source: Meysan Lake and potential for various streams crossing trail.\nBear Canisters: not required\, but recommended (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd937100.pdf)\n\nItinerary: \n\nFriday\, June 28: camp at Whitney Portal campground or if you can’t get a site\, stay in Lone Pine or disperse camp in Alabama Hills.\nSaturday\, June 29: meet at Whitney Portal Store at 8am\, try to hit trail by 9am. Hike 5 to 5.5 miles over about 4\,000 feet of elevation gain to Meysan Lake. Set up camp and enjoy the views of Mt. Mallory and Mt. Irvine While you rest or explore around the lake.\nSunday\, June 30: pack up and hike down to the portal. Grab food or souvenirs at the Store if open. If not\, go get food down in Lone Pine.\n\nBe sure to bring:\n– Sun protection (clothing and sunscreen. If you have one of those reflective umbrellas i might recommend that too).\n– Microspikes: there may still be snow or ice on the trail (we can check on this when we get closer to the trip whether or not we will need these).\n– Extra stakes and rope for your tent. It will be mostly rocks at the campsite so it may be difficult to secure it. NO HAMMOCKS.\n– InReach or some other way finding device. Apparently the top of the trail gets confusing and it may be easy to get off track. Download trail ahead of time before the trip to track however you like to track.\n– A wag bag (rocky granite terrain may not allow for typical Leave No Trace waste burial). \nLinks to learn more about the trail:\nInyo National Forest Fact Sheet: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd530479.pdf\nAllTrails:\n[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/meysan-trail?sh=fzrxlq ](Meysan Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/meysan-trail?sh=fzrxlq) \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 moderate to 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/meysan-lake-via-whitney-portal-advanced/
LOCATION:Whitney Portal\, Whitney Portal\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:Treasure Lakes
DESCRIPTION:More details to come soon \nLow key overnight fishing trip.\nThere will likely still be some snow. Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. \nSaturday meet at 9am to hike 5 miles to camp. Setup camp and enjoy the backcountry in a hammock or fish the lakes. \nSunday pack up and hike back to the cars. Optional lunch stop along 395.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/treasure-lakes/
LOCATION:Turtle Rock Community Pool\, Irvine\, CA\, 92603\, United States
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:Treasure Lakes
DESCRIPTION:It’s summertime which means it’s time for the Sierras. This is a low key overnight fishing trip. Suitable for beginners who are able to hike with all your gear in altitude.
There will likely still be some snow patches Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. Weather is looking nice!
\nSaturday 6/29 meet at 9am to hike 5 miles and 1\,600’ gain to camp. Setup camp and enjoy the backcountry in a hammock or fish the lakes.
\nSunday 6/30 pack up and hike back to the cars. lunch stop in Bishop along 395.
\nInfo:
Need to bring a bear container. I have one extra to loan.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/recarea/?recid=20360
\nMap:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/treasure-lakes-trail
\nWeather:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-118.57609425914299&lat=37.14737356704866
\nIf you have any questions\, please post them on the thread or use the event chat.

DISCLAIMER:
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 an 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.
We reserve the right to deny or remove any members if they are deemed inappropriate for this trip.
URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/treasure-lakes-2/
LOCATION:Turtle Rock Community Park 2\, Turtle Rock Drive\, Irvine\, CA\, 92603\, United States
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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SUMMARY:BACKPACKING 101 (CUYAMACA): Sweetwater to Granite Springs
DESCRIPTION:This is a Beginner’s Backpacking trip.\nRSVP Opens: Saturday\, June 8\, 2024 8:00 AM\nSpace is very limited. \nAbout Me:\nI am not a professional guide or backpacking instructor.\nIn 2017 I asked a Facebook backpacking group in Virginia about learning how to backpack. Shortly after\, I met up with a stranger who showed me the ropes. I’ve been learning from those more experienced than I am\, and that’s still the way it is today. It’s finally time to return the favor!\nI joined San Diego Backpackers in 2020. I’ll be hosting a series of Backpacking 101 trips that progress in mileage. Other than that\, I specialize in leading out-of-state adventures and river trips. 🌼 \nPlease read the following in its entirety. \nSweetwater to Granite Springs in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park\nDifficulty: Moderate (Used often for beginning backpacking)\nTrail Description: Well maintained with a steady incline to camp\nLength: Approximately 8 miles total and 1\,100′ gain/loss\nCamp Description: Primitive sites with a pit toilet.\nWater: Seasonal spring with a pump\, recommended to carry all water.\nSunset: ~8:00PM\nHighs/Lows: 80s/50s \nPark requires fees. I will go ahead of time for recon\, park fee information (I believe it’s $5 per person)\, and information regarding the permits to use Granite Springs (first come\, first served). More information to come.\nPark Brochure\nAll Trails \n🌼 We’ll meet in the day picnic parking inside the Green Valley Campground at 10:00AM to check in and pay fees. (Time may change based on availability. Please be flexible.) After we square away park fees\, we’ll move our vehicles to the parking lot at the Harvey Moore Trailhead. \n🌼 There are no campfires allowed. To use a stove to prepare meals or drinks\, please obtain the required California Campfire Permit. Campfire permits are necessary to use a barbecue\, lantern\, or stove outside a developed recreation area.\nGet your free permit here. \nDuring our trip we will cover the following skills and more:\n(Some skills will be theory.)\n🌼 Leave No Trace principles\n🌼 Campsite selection\n🌼 Setting camp\n🌼 Filtering water\n🌼 Using the restroom\n🌼 Gear (preferences\, how to use\, etc.)\n🌼 Navigation\n🌼 Useful apps\n🌼 Personal locator beacons \nWhat should you bring?\nThe 10 Essentials\nGeneral Backpacking Check List\n🌼 Please be sure you are properly equipped for this trip and that all of your gear is in working order.\n🌼 If you are needing to borrow pieces of gear\, please let me know. Members of SDB have kindly offered to loan out some bits. There are also backpacking items available for rent at REI.\n🌼 Remember\, there may be no water available in camp. Please bring all of your water. This amount is totally dependent on you\, your physical fitness\, heat tolerance\, thirst levels\, perspiration levels\, desire for drinks in camp such as tea or breakfast coffee\, food prep needs\, etc. Please bring more than enough.\n🌼 Please bring adequate snacks and dinner. We’ll be breaking camp at 8:00AM\, please bring breakfast and snacks for the hike out.\n🌼 Option to host a Zoom Meeting prior to our trip to go over or review gear to be sure everyone is set. \nLastly\, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. Let’s go backpacking! \n\nBy participating in this event\, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety while engaging in this activity and event. \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 backpacking event. 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/backpacking-101-cuyamaca-sweetwater-to-granite-springs/
LOCATION:Green Valley Campground\, 11842 Hwy 79\, descanso\, CA\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Backpackers
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