• Santa Cruz Island camping

    36.61888, -117.3306 36.61888, -117.3306, Stovepipe Wells, ca, US

    Santa Cruz Island camping suitable for beginners. Need to hike your gear in 1 mile. $84per person. You are responsible for your own boat ticket. You will also contribute $5 to cover the campground fees
DO NOT PURCHASE BOAT TICKETS UNTIL THE SPRING There are multiple boats that leave from Ventura Harbor on 4/22 (8am, 9am, […]

  • Death Valley Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop

    36.61888, -117.3306 36.61888, -117.3306, Stovepipe Wells, ca, US

    This is a great desert backpacking trip. One of only a few in Death Valley with water and the only loop that I know of. Mid-February should be a good chance to catch the wildflowers as well. Check out the photos from the last three trips: Fall 2016 trip: https://www.meetup.com/SanDiegoBackpackers/photos/235721845/ Fall 2017 trip: https://www.meetup.com/sandiegobackpackers/photos/28397936/ Winter […]

  • Yosemite – Snow Camping (Glacier Point Area TBD)

    36.61888, -117.3306 36.61888, -117.3306, Stovepipe Wells, ca, US

    Snowshoes Required Yosemite - Snow Camping (Glacier Point Area TBD ) (Depending on snow levels) Winter transforms Yosemite’s familiar landscapes; exploring in winter is like finding a whole new park. But winter is less forgiving for the wilderness traveller, and some extra precautions are in order. NOT FOR BEGINNERS (We reserve the right to deny […]

 

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