
SYCAMORE CANYON + PICNIC & DIP IN THE OCEAN
We really enjoyed our last ride in Sycamore Canyon and to make it a better event we talked about bringing a lunch along for a picnic at the beach as […]

We really enjoyed our last ride in Sycamore Canyon and to make it a better event we talked about bringing a lunch along for a picnic at the beach as […]

Whether you're an aspiring WTC student or a proud alumni, join us for a multi-year WTC class reunion. Bring friends, family, and/or kids. What to bring: Firewood, food or drink […]

https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/5/b/c/event_52757852.jpeg Most likely this will be my final hike before my move to Tennessee. Kindly note the folowing: Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list Unregistered or […]

Sick of eating GORP, granola bars, and protein bars on the trail. Ever wonder how many calories you need and tasty ways to deliver them when you're active outside? Then […]

This week we’ll hike about 5 miles with 1000’ of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, with a little bonus loop through Oak Creek Canyon. This is a longer route […]

We talked about having a BBQ on the beach once school was back in session. So, what better place than Goleta Beach to have it after a bike ride in […]

DESCRIPTION: When it's hot we go early, we get altitude and head to the mountains! Hiking Mount Pinos will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 […]

Join us on our third hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2026 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series. This outing is a moderate 9 mile, 1000 gain outing starting […]

We are going to be starting at the Canyon View Staging Area. This hike will be about 6.2 miles with around 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. We will be starting […]
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