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  • Treasure Lakes

    Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

    More details to come soon Low key overnight fishing trip. There will likely still be some snow. Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. Saturday meet at 9am to hike 5 miles to camp. Setup camp and enjoy the backcountry in a hammock or fish the lakes. Sunday pack up and […]

  • Treasure Lakes

    Turtle Rock Community Park 2 Turtle Rock Drive, Irvine, CA, United States

    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!
 Saturday 6/29 […]

  • BACKPACKING 101 (CUYAMACA): Sweetwater to Granite Springs

    Green Valley Campground 11842 Hwy 79, descanso, CA, US

    This is a Beginner's Backpacking trip. RSVP Opens: Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM Space is very limited. About Me: I am not a professional guide or backpacking instructor. In 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 […]

  • BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    This is a leadership course designed with the intent to grow SDB members into SDB trip leaders. You must be an advanced backpacker to participate in this course. Space is limited, to join, please answer the question prompt while joining the waitlist. This course will take place throughout the Summer as different milestones are achieved. […]

  • Yosemite 5 Day – Vogelsang – Rodgers Pass – Donahue Pass – Lyell Canyon

    Lyell Canyon Trailhead California, CA, US

    Time to explore more of Yosemite! This trip goes over a Rodgers Pass which is a cross country route (NO TRAIL). From what I read it is a giant pile of loose rock (aka scree). The Route Rodgers Pass Info 41 miles 9500 feet Current plan: Day 0 (Tuesday): Camp at one of the campgrounds […]

  • Kearsarge Lakes to Mt Whitney (45 Miles)

    1689 Kanan Dume Rd 1689 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

    This trip starts from Kearsarge Trailhead and will and Whitney Portal via the JMT/PCT trail. Short video of the route. BEAR CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED Days: 4-5 Days Rating: (Moderate/Strenuous) Milage: 45 + Elevation Gain/lost: +10,755 ’/-2400″ Location Start: Kearsarge Trailhead Location end: Whitney Portal MAP >>> Itinerary (updating soon) Simple Rules NO PLUS (1) $15 […]

  • BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Trip planning 🌼 Obtaining permits 🌼 Developing routes, using GPS, and navigating 🌼 Building itineraries for a group By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety […]

  • YOSEMITE: Grand Canyon of the Toulumne River

    Yosetime National Park 9093 Village Dr, El Portal, CA, US

    More information to come. About 30 mile in 3 days. NOT for Beginners. Moderate to hard. Map Video of trail

  • BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Review CalTopo with Rocky 🌼 Personal locator beacons 🌼 Basic first-aid 🌼 Responding to unplanned scenarios and emergencies By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety […]

 

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