• A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

    8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

    Hoping to secure a vendor booth to share with SDB members this year. Updates to come. This is a gear swap and sale. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 10 […]

  • A16: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney Presentation

    8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

    This is a casual presentation courtesy of the A16 Foundation, there is no trip leader. A great opportunity to hang out, meet other backpackers, and get ready for Whitney! Enjoy! A16 Foundation: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney with Jack and Betsy Northam Wednesday, May 22 6:30PM "Meet n' Drink" (food truck on site) 7:00PM Video […]

  • A16: Backpacker’s Swap Meet

    8101 Commercial St 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA, US

    This is a gear swap and sale with no trip leader. An excellent opportunity to score a deal or for our newer folks to go check out gear and talk to backpackers. Enjoy! A16 Foundation: Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange Saturday, May 18 9:00AM - 12:00PM Helix Brewing Co parking lot 8101 Commercial St […]

 

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