Learn backpacking skills in the Bay Area's backyard.
Castle Rocks's proximity to the Bay Area and it's extensive trail system make this trip our most popular backpacking skills class. Join us as we travel through the Santa Cruz mountains, gaining beautiful views of the Monterey Bay, passing by redwoods and Castle Rock's unique sandstone features. We make our camp where we cover more skills training, share adventure stories and enjoy a gourmet backcountry meal.
Throughout our trip we cover essential backpacker know-hows, such as:
This trip is designed for beginning to intermediate backpackers in good physical condition.
Space is limited so reserve a spot on this course!
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Moderate to strenous hiking while carrying a 40-50 pound pack
Help out around camp
Lots of learning opportunities
The meeting of outdoors lovers, just like you!
Shelter, backpacks, sleeping bags and pads
Dinner and breakfast and camp kitchen
Water purification systems
First Aid Kit, map and compass
Headlamp
Appropriate clothing
lunch food
Camera, pocket knife
Good hiking shoes/boots