• BEACH BONFIRE: Crown Point Party for Summer & Pat

    Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

    All are welcome! Please join us on the beach at Crown Point for a fun evening with friends. Meet other backpackers, plan trips, and make more friends! Welcome-ish Back-ish party […]

  • MEXICO: Guadalupe Canyon Oasis (April 2025)

    Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

    Let's go to Mexico! This is not a backpacking trip. This is a camp-out in Guadalupe Canyon Oasis. You must have a valid passport or passport ID that is not […]

  • Wilderness first aid training

    Big Pine Visitor center Big Pines Highway, Wrightwood, CA, United States

    https://www.californiasurvivaltraining.com/basic-survival-skills-certification-course Local wilderness first aid training and survival techniques My certification is up for renewal so I will be attending either the May 3-5 or June 7-9 event. Feel free […]

  • Cucamonga Peak day hike

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

    Cucamonga Peak day hike Assuming there are no more fires that burn down the local forests this is a long day hike. This hike will be rescheduled to Sunday, June […]

  • A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

    8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

    Hoping to secure a vendor booth to share with SDB members this year. Updates to come. This is a gear swap and sale. An excellent opportunity to score a deal […]

  • Tentative Death Valley Telescope Peak car camping

    Peralta Trailhead Gold Canyon, CA, United States

    Tentative trip: Trip will depend on road access Road is currently under repair until the end of march Add yourself to the waitlist. Once i know that the road is […]

 

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