• Backpacking Essentials

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Join us at Sports Basement OC for a fun opportunity to see and test lots of gear demos, take advantage of special offers and attend clinics. One of the clinics will cover the essentials of backpacking. If you're just getting started or thinking about it, or if you have some questions about building your kit, […]

  • The Best Things in Life are Free! Affordable Ways to Have Fun

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Wondering how to have fun with friends and family this summer without breaking the budget? We got you. Come learn about things to see and do, like: Hidden beaches Easy day hikes Public Gardens Cooking and gardening classes Museums and historic tours Free summer concerts Free summer movies Cultural festivals Art Walks Craft fairs Cars […]

  • Digital Navigation + Hiking and Camping Apps.

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    This session will highlight some of our favorite apps, their uses, how much they cost, and their pros and cons. The following is an example of some of the content you can expect. * Creating and using offline maps (Google, Caltopo, Gaia, Alltrails) * Smart GPS Watches (Garmin, Coros, Apple, Suunto) * Fun Facts Apps […]

  • Into the Wild; Permit Systems Demystified

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    If you love hiking, backpacking, and camping, but find yourself held back by the overwhelming and mysterious permitting system, then we are here to help. In this class, we'll talk about permits for: * National Parks and Forests (Recreation.com) * CA State Parks * Backcountry vs car camping permits * Local camping opportunities * Six […]

  • First Steps, The Foundation to Happy Hiking

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Are you a new hiker or someone returning after a hiatus? Happy feet make for happy hiking. New designs and materials in shoes and foot accessories can seem overwhelming. We'll help you make sense of it. Come learn all about: * Shoes (minimalist, light hiking and trail running, full hiking, and, mountaineering boots) * Water […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.