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  • A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

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

    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! A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 18 9:00AM - 12:00PM Helix Brewing Co parking lot 8101 Commercial St […]

  • A16: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney Presentation

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

    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! A16 Foundation: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney with Jack and Betsy Northam Wednesday, May 22 6:30PM "Meet n' Drink" (food truck on site) 7:00PM Video […]

  • VC backcountry-Los Padres Fishbowls loop

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

    Come explore the Los Padres backcountry out near Frazier Park/Lockwood Valley off Interstate 5/Grapevine. 6/1 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. Should start […]

  • Cucamonga Wilderness Peak- Cedar Glen Camp

    Ice House Canyon Trail Ice House Canyon Trail, California, CA, US

    Weekend Backpacking Trip Cucamonga 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 […]

  • Hilton Creek Lakes

    Blvd 3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA, US

    RSVPs WILL OPEN MARCH 1 (6 permits) Hilton Creek Trail to Hilton Lakes via the Rock Creek approach, Inyo National Forest AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hilton-lakes-trail?sh=fzrxlq Trail stats: Mileage: ~ 11.5 - 17 miles round trip Elevation gain: 2,000’ + Snow may still be on the trail ❄️ WARNING: MOSQUITOES WILL LIKELY BE BAD 🦟🦟🦟 but the views […]

  • San Gorgonio Peak/Dry Lake via South Fork

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

    WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP San 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 […]

  • Cottonwood Lakes Overnight Trip (with optional ascent of Mt. Langley)

    Cottonwood Lakes Trail Head California, CA, US

    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). BEAR CANISTER (or Ursack) REQUIRED Itinerary: Friday night: Walk-in site […]

  • BACKPACKING 101 (CUYAMACA): Green Valley Campground to Arroyo Seco Primitive

    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. 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. […]

  • Meysan Lake via Whitney Portal [ADVANCED]

    Whitney Portal Whitney Portal, CA, US

    ***RSVPs will open APRIL 1, 2024. Add yourself to the waitlist and I will manually add at that time.*** Meysan Lake Trail starting from Whitney Portal https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=20804&actid=50 WARNING: This 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 […]

 

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