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Andrew Skurka’s Yosemite High Route (North Section)

2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This is a 7 day cross country trip. Only members who have done high Sierra cross country hiking with me will be added. 66mi 20,000ft mostly off trail. Skurka's Description GAIA track I made from route description Proposed itinerary (definitely subject to change) Day 0 (Saturday August 2nd): San Diego to Tuolumne Meadows to Leavitt […]

Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes

2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Gardiner Basin Loop with Rae Lakes. I am posting this trip to gauge interest from the club, please add your name to the waiting list if you want to join. I will update once permits are in hand in mid-February. If you are willing to be alternate trip leader on the backcountry permit please let […]

COLORADO: Raft Ruby/Horsetheif Canyon to UTAH

Rimrock Adventures Colorado 340 927, Fruita, CO, United States

Bucket list trip! This is not a hiking or backpacking trip. This is an overnight rafting trip on the Colorado River. Permits for this trip are released two months in advance. Looking to coordinate with boaters from past trips to better suit the availability of those who have been looking forward to rafting and to […]

Big Pine Lakes car camping

Rimrock Adventures Colorado 340 927, Fruita, CO, United States

Let’s see the fall colors. Car camp at Big Pine Lakes group site on Friday night. Saturday day hike up to 16 miles seeing all the lakes in a loop. Sunday pack up and head home. Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-pine-lakes-trail 25 people max. 8 cars. Must carpool!! Minimum $10pp to cover camp fee. Money will be collected […]

 

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