• Sagebrush Cantina: Hindsite

    Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

    Many from this group, plus other friends, will attend this event at Sagebrush Cantina. The band playing (Hindsite) puts on a fantastic show, playing dance, pop, r&b/funk, and hip hop […]

  • EZ Hike: Santa Maria Canyon – Summer Hill Ranch Loop

    Viewridge - Summit Pointe Estates - HWD 3110 N Summit Pointe Dr, Topanga, CA, United States

    We'll enjoy a great “lollipop” outing in the northeastern corner of Topanga State Park starting at the Viewridge Trailhead for Santa Maria Canyon. We'll connect up with the Summer Hill […]

  • Meysan Lake via Whitney Portal [ADVANCED]

    Whitney Portal Whitney Portal, CA, US

    ***RSVPs will open APRIL 1, 2024. Add yourself to the waitlist and I will manually add at that time.*** Meysan Lake Trail starting from Whitney Portal https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=20804&actid=50 WARNING: This is […]

  • Treasure Lakes

    Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

    More details to come soon Low key overnight fishing trip. There will likely still be some snow. Hopefully the mosquitoes aren’t too bad but bring a bug net. Saturday meet […]

  • Treasure Lakes

    Turtle Rock Community Park 2 Turtle Rock Drive, Irvine, CA, United States

    It’s summertime which means it’s time for the Sierras. This is a low key overnight fishing trip. Suitable for beginners who are able to hike with all your gear in […]

  • BACKPACKING 101 (CUYAMACA): Sweetwater to Granite Springs

    Green Valley Campground 11842 Hwy 79, descanso, CA, US

    This is a Beginner's Backpacking trip. RSVP Opens: Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM Space is very limited. About Me: I am not a professional guide or backpacking instructor. In […]

  • Greek Festival in Camarillo! Opa!! (New Location)

    5100 Adolfo Rd 5100 Adolfo Rd, Camarillo, CA, US

    Come join us for a fun and food filled festival day, with all the Greek food, music, and culture you can handle! Oh, and lots of Ouzo and beer, and […]

  • Hike at Aliso and Wood Canyons Park – Up Cholla, Down Mathis

    Canyon View Staging Area 22124 Utility Access, Aliso Viejo, CA, US

    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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