PCT - WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP Days: 2 days, 1 nights Milage: 23 Elevation Gain: 3,642 ft Max Elevation: 4400′ Min Elevation: 2300 Type of Trip: Backpacking Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous Location: ANZA BORREGO DESERT Starting Point: SCISSOR CROSSING Ending: BARREL SPRINGS Day 1: Distance 13.3 mi Ascent: 4,691 ft Descent: 3,424 ft Scissors Crossing (Hwy 78) to […]

This is Jerry Schad's Indian Canyon / Borrego Palm Canyon Traverse. Back in 2021 I made this a loop and it may have been a little bit too epic :) (https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/events/269364126/?eventOrigin=group_calendar) This trip starts from third crossing. First night camp is Bennis Bowl. If you want to do a nice beginner trip you can join […]

Trans-Catalina Trail (Rocky’s version) For those who couldn’t get into Jennifers March trip, this is a second chance to hike the Trans-Catalina Trail. Maximum of 6 people, 4 nights 5 days. Schedule and itinerary: Saturday, April 5th Take ferry San Pedro to Avalon If you take an early ferry you can sightsee in Avalon during […]

All are welcome! Please join us on the beach at Crown Point for a fun evening with friends. Meet other backpackers, plan trips, and make more friends! Welcome-ish Back-ish party for our friends Summer and Patrick When: Thursday, April 17, 6:30PM What: Bonfire & Dinner Where: Crown Point 32.78220, -117.23323 Sunset: 7:20PM About Crown Point: […]

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. *** […]

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 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 […]

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 […]