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  • Two Peaks in the Conejo Canyon Western Plateau (Fast Paced)

    Thousand Oaks CNG Fueling Station 1993 Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/9/3/6/event_278199222.jpeg Please read these restrictions before signing up. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or waitlisted will be turned away No "Plus Ones" on this hike No dogs allowed Welcome Trailblazers! Time to return to a favorite trail once again! Let's bag a couple peaks in our beautiful Western Plateau. […]

  • Intro to Map and Compass Navigation: FREE class at SB-OC

    Sports Basement Orange County Kalama River Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Don't like being lost in the wilderness? Wanna stay found? Then join us for a FREE intro class to topographic map and compass navigation. Learn the anatomy of a compass and how it works. Understand topo maps and the wealth of info they contain. Practice orienting your map and taking a bearing. Sport Basement is […]

  • BALBOA PARK: Summer Concert “SantanaWays”

    Spreckles Organ Pavillion, Balboa Park Plaza De Panama, San Diego, CA, United States

    Group bonding event! Come hang out, see your friends, make new friends, and meet other backpackers! I've caught this SantanaWays show at Spreckles last year and it's AMAZING. Prepare to dance and have a blast! Wednesday, August 21st 6:00PM Balboa Park Spreckles Organ Pavillion FREE Summer Concert Meet at the Tea Pavillion (food station at […]

  • Hill Canyon Santa Rosa Regional Park

    Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

    This gentler hike will be a little gentler than the second hike posted for Thursday, just sign up for one hike. We will start at 8:00 because of the heat. We will start at the parking area in Hill Canyon, cross the bridge over the runoff creek, and stroll a mile before turning onto the […]

  • Sherwood Forest ~ Los Robles Scenic Loop – Gentler Friendly

    Los Robles Trail Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Short and sweet hike! This week we’ll hike about 5 miles with 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty of them on this beautiful, relaxing hike. After a short street walk to get to the trailhead, […]

  • Tapo Canyon Trail

    Tapo Canyon Road Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tapo-canyon-trail?u=i Hello Fellow Hikers, ( please read liability disclaimer at the bottom )  Join me on a easier moderate hike at Tapo Canyon Trail in Simi Valley. This hike has a nice gradual walk until we start a gradual climb were we will start our loop. We should encounter wildflowers and mountain views. Our […]

  • Los Padres – Easy Intermediate

    Los Padres Trailhead 15 Los Padres Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    3.5 miles, 600' gain, Easy Intermediate Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner We enter the Los Padres trail through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and continue climbing up. We'll come to another junction, where we'll turn right onto the Los […]

  • 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: Chest Pain Drowning Lightning Snake Bites Poison Oak Fish Hooked Altitude Sickness Blisters By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety while engaging in this activity and […]

  • SANTA BARBARA: SAR Fundraiser “Where the Rope Ends” Screening

    Santa Barbara City College Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    This is an announcement for our members near Santa Barbara who would like to support Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation. This event is not hosted by San Diego Backpackers and there will be no "trip leader". Enjoy! Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation Friday, August 23 6:30PM-9:00PM 721 Cliff Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109 […]

 

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