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  • Overnight backpacking trip to Whale Peak in Anza Borrego

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

    This is an Intermediate level trip due to some off-trail scrambling up Smugglers Canyon and the fact that it is overnight dry camping (all water for the trip must be carried). At 10:00 am (12/18), we will meet up at the Pictographs Trailhead (search "Anza Borrego Pictographs Trailhead" in Google Maps). The backpacking route can […]

  • NYE Joshua Tree car camping trip #1 of 3

    Red Box Angeles National Forest, CA, United States

    Come spend NYE in Joshua Tree! 2 sites are reserved (sites 8 & 10). 6 people and 2 cars per site. Will need to carpool. If there are more people interested then more sites can be reserved. (sites 5, 7, 9, and 11) are all close by $10 cash or zelle per person to cover […]

  • REMINDER: Get Your 2025 CA Campfire Permit

    Online event

    This event serves as a reminder and prompt: Don't forget to renew your California campfire permit for 2025. Campfire permits expire December 31st each year. Campfire permits are required for backpackers who intend to light a flame outside of established campgrounds for cooking, lanterns, or campfire. This permit is required in federal and state lands […]

  • BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: ✔️ Creating an event on Meetup. 🥾 Step-by-step screen sharing and walk through. By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety while engaging in this activity and […]

  • Wilderness first aid

    Oak Spring Trail Gold Creek Road 9998, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Informational post only. See pictures for details on how to register

  • 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 @ […]

  • BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

    Online event

    Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: ✔️ Creating an event on Meetup Part 2. 🥾 Step-by-step screen sharing and walk through. By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety while engaging in this […]

  • Wind Caves – The Domelands (Anza Borrego Desert) DAY HIKE

    Chevron Gas Station 1071 N Imperial Hwy Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo, CA, US

    TRAINING HIKE Day Hike this (SUNDAY 1/19/25) Milage: 7 - 8 miles LOOP Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have seen regular car make it. From last year trip. Instagram Video There are several places in Anza-Borrego State Park where exposed sandstone layering has been slowly eroded by the […]

  • ARIZONA: Superstition Wilderness Backpack

    los angeles international airport Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Backpacking in the Arizona (Sonoran) desert at low/moderate elevation. The Superstition Wilderness is located east of Phoenix. Expect to see a lot of red rocks, cactus, etc. The wilderness has a well developed trail system and is quite popular (in winter). Water sources may be few and far between. Itinerary (tentative) Day 1 (Sunday, January […]

 

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