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Kearsarge Lakes to Mt Whitney (45 Miles)

1689 Kanan Dume Rd 1689 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, CA, US

This trip starts from Kearsarge Trailhead and will and Whitney Portal via the JMT/PCT trail. Short video of the route. BEAR CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED Days: 4-5 Days Rating: (Moderate/Strenuous) Milage: […]

BACKPACKING LEADERSHIP: For Advanced Backpackers

Online event

Invite Only. This meeting serves as a continuation of our collaborative leadership discussion and will take place over Zoom. Topics: 🌼 Trip planning 🌼 Obtaining permits 🌼 Developing routes, using […]

YOSEMITE: Grand Canyon of the Toulumne River

Yosetime National Park 9093 Village Dr, El Portal, CA, US

More information to come. About 30 mile in 3 days. NOT for Beginners. Moderate to hard. Map Video of trail

Iva Bell Hot Springs via Duck Pass [date subject to change]

Duck Lake Pass Trailhead Duk Lake Trailhead Parking Loop, Mammoth Lakes, CA, US

***DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO AUGUST 22-25. Keep both dates open if you want to come on this trip. RSVPs will open APRIL 1. Add yourself to the waitlist and […]

Zion narrows overnight

Turtle Rock Community Pool Irvine, CA, United States

More details to come soon Zion narrows overnight Sept. 3 Drive to Zion Sept. 4 drive 1.5hours to trailhead and hike 11.5 miles to camp. Camp is located next to […]

Gardiner Basin – 5 day tour including Rae Lakes

Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

Gardiner Basin Loop Tour with Rae Lakes. I am posting this trip to gauge interest from the club, please add your name to the waiting list if you want to […]

NEVADA: Kayak Camping Black Canyon (12 paddle miles)

Little Missouri Falls AR-369, Langley, AR, US

This is not a hiking or backpacking trip. This is an overnight via kayak in the Black Canyon on the Colorado River on the NV/AZ border. You must be able […]

SDB Annual Picnic – 2024

Agua Caliente County Park 39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849,, Julian, CA, US

Please join us for our annual picnic! More details to be updated later. Please read the entire event description. 2024's SDB Annual Picnic will be held in Agua Caliente at […]

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.

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