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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Day Hike to Fisherman’s Camp in the San Mateo Wilderness

Tenaja Trail Head Parking Cleveland Forest Rd. and Forest Route 7501, Wildomar, Wildomar, CA, US

DESCRIPTION: This will be a Day Hike to Fisherman's Camp via the Tenaja Trail to explore the trail condition and camp area prior to my Beginner Backpacking Trip on April […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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