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  • San Jacinto Backpacking (Snowshoeing)

    1 Tram Way 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA, US

    COLD WEATHER BACKPACKING!! ****THIS TRIP MAY BE RESCHEDULE DO TO WEATHER CONDITIONS*** Difficulty level: Intermediate Weather: The weather can be unpredictable. Night time temperatures can range from mid 20’s to mid 30’s. NO PLUS 1 Distance – 10 miles round trip Peak Elevation: 10,834 Elevation Gain/Loss: 800-2000 Terrain Type – Snow Difficulty – Intermediate At […]

  • San Jacinto Backpacking (Snowshoeing)

    1 Tram Way 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA, US

    TRIP IS OPEN COLD WEATHER BACKPACKING!! ****THIS TRIP MAY BE RESCHEDULE DO TO WEATHER CONDITIONS*** Difficulty level: Intermediate Weather: The weather can be unpredictable. Night time temperatures can range from mid 20’s to mid 30’s. NO PLUS 1 Distance – 10 miles round trip Peak Elevation: 10,834 Elevation Gain/Loss: 800-2000 Terrain Type – Snow Difficulty […]

  • GOOGLE MEET: Beginner’s Backpacking Gear Prep

    Online event

    *This MeetUp is a video conference call* February 27th, 6:30PM-7:30PM Hi Backpackers of all levels! Please join us for a video MeetUp geared towards helping our "beginners" prep gear for backpacking! During this video conference, experienced backpackers of all levels will be available to discuss primary concerns related to gearing up for upcoming trips. Discussion […]

  • Yosemite – Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point)

    1 Tram Way 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA, US

    Snowshoes Required: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. Yosemite - Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the […]

  • Yosemite – Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point)

    Autumn Ridge Trail Autumn Ridge Trail, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Snowshoes Required: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. Yosemite - Snow Camping (Badger Pass to Dewey Point) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the […]

  • Undetermined Anza Borrego Trip

    Backbone Trail Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA, US

    Putting this up to gather interest for an Anza Borrego Trip. I'm thinking about redoing one of my previous trips. All have water at camp. All are tough and have cross country travel (no trail). Bushwhacking Hellhole - Better than it sounds! (tracks from previous trip to camp and waterfall Afternoon hike up to Hellhole […]

  • Calcite Mines/Slot Canyons Car Camp/BonFire

    Christmas Circle 730 Christmas Circle, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, Borrego Springs, CA, US

    WEATHER MAY RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL TRIP THIS IS A CAR CAMPING EVENT. !!!DESPERSE CAMPING!!! JUST FYI....this is disperse camping. NO WATER, BATHROOMS, etc. Bring what you need. But we are 11 mins from a Jack n Box/KFC in Ocotillo. Option to visit two Slot Canyons. Calcite Mines (Slots) Slot Canyons of Anza Borrego Sunset @ […]

  • Collins Valley Anza Borrego Overnight

    Borrego Springs Borrego Springs, CA, US

    The road to Collins Valley washed out during the hurricane and is still closed to vehicles so this is a great opportunity to do an easy trip. There should still be plenty of flowers. I drove to the closed gate in October and a Subaru could easily make it, not sure about a regular vehicle. […]

  • TO BE SCHEDULED: Beginner’s Backpacking in San Diego

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

    An introduction to backpacking, friendly for total beginners! If this is your first trip, or your 5th trip, you are more than welcome to attend if you have an interest in working on any of the following: How to choose a trail How to prepare How to use your gear How to filter water What […]

 

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