If you have done a little backpacking, and are looking for guidance from professionals and the company of other backpackers, our Trekking Adventures are for you.
In addition to a wonderful adventure, you will also learn some of the finer ‘tricks of the trade’ from our experienced backpacking guides. All of our Trekking Adventures place a strong emphasis on the use of the latest gear and equipment, especially the use of Ultralight Equipment and Technique
that will take pounds off your back, and put more fun at your feet!
We will have a variety of equipment for you to use and learn from, or feel free to bring whatever you own, and learn along the way. We have a wide variety of equipment to experiment with, from lightweight tents and tarps to all kinds of stoves: white gas, butane, and ultralight alcohol stoves. You will be directly involved in meal planning and packing, usually in 2–3 person ‘cook groups’, where you will learn how to pack the proper amount of food, and prepare it in the field. Along the trail, you will have the best opportunity to learn and refine yournavigational skills, using map and compass (and possibly GPS). Routefinding is a key part of the trip as well- expect to be directly involved with the decision-making process, with your Guide to help develop your judgement.
The Pacific Crest Trail Trek is a three day backpack outing designed to give you a taste of the west’s premier long distance scenic trail. The trek will follow the particularly dramatic ‘Desert Divide’ section, as it climbs high into the cool, pine tree covered San Jacinto mountains (above Idyllwild) with incredible vistas along the way. (Typically offered May-August) More Details
The Joshua Tree Desert Trek is a three day backpack outing that covers more miles than our Beginning course, and explores more of the inner and outer reaches of Joshua Tree National Park. Intended for those with some prior backpacking experience, you will learn how to refine your systems and be guided on itineraries that are unique and fascinating. (Typically offered October-May)
Our San Jacinto Peak Trek will take you to the 10,804’ summit of one of Southern California’s most viewful spots: San Jacinto Peak. This three day Trek is done in Ultralight style, starting at a trailhead near Idyllwild, and makes an optional side trip to Tahquitz Peak along the way. (Offered during June-August only.)
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Glen Van Peski, Ultralight Backpacking Program Consultant.
Wilderness Outings is proud to have Glen as the Program Consultant for our Backpacking courses. Glen is well-known as one of the cutting-edge developers of ultralight technique, and founded the company, Gossamer Gear, well known for their highly innovative and lightweight backpacking gear.
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Great News! Glen Van Peski will be present at the following PCT Treks this summer to help you learn from the best:
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May 29-31 PCT Trek: Glen will be co-leading!
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June 18-20 PCT Trek: Glen will be present for the Day 1 send off only
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July 9-11 San Jacinto Peak Trek: Glen will be present for the Day 1 send off only
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$375 | (Preferred
Client: $355)
Activity Rating:
L3
Prerequisites: Beginning Backpacking (or equivalent)
Included: three
full days of instruction; all dinners and breakfasts for
the backpack trip; tents, cooking gear, water filters,
first aid kits, maps and compasses are provided. |
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What to Bring:
Each person will need clothing suitable for the outdoors, hiking boots, backpack, sleeping bag and pad, and lunch and snacks for all day. |
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