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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 within the window of expiration to participate in this trip. This trip requires caravanning 3, reliable, high clearance 4x4 vehicles and Mexican auto insurance. *** […]

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 to browse the website and select dates that work for you. They always have a Christmas sale like BOGO or half off.

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 22 if there is snow or ice past the saddle. Meet at 7:00 am at the Icehouse Canyon parking lot. The lot always gets full […]

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 or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 10 […]

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 accessible i will add you. 5/16 Friday-drive to Mahogany Flat campground 5/17 Saturday-day hike Telescope Peak 5/18 Sunday-head home Hike area details: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/telescope-peak.htm Must high […]

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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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