The Parent n’ Kids Beginning Backpacking course is a great way to introduce a healthy hobby to everyone in your family, and have a great time doing it! This course creates a great opportunity to spend time in the outdoors with other families with similar interests. The course is very similar to our Beginning Backpacking course, but it is adjusted to the needs of parents and kids, and at a reduced price to help make it affordable. Come join us!

PLEASE NOTE: Parent or legal guardian is required to be present at all times during this course. Minimum age for this course is 8 years of age, to help ensure a successful experience for all participants. For children younger than 8, see Parent n’ Kids Adventure Weekend.

Joshua Tree Backpacking (offered October-May)
During the fall-spring, this course is offered in the incredible high desert landscape of Joshua Tree National Park, located about 2 1⁄2 hours from either Los Angeles or San Diego. The gentle desert terrain is perfect for kids- come and explore the wonderful desert environment amongst dramatic rock formations, and of course, the surreal Joshua Tree. (Springtime can bring fantastic wildflower displays!) More Details

San Jacinto Backpacking (May through September)
During the summer months, we run this course in the San Jacinto mountains- for ease of accessing the San Jacinto wilderness, we will use the Palm Springs Tram to gain the 8,000 ft. level. Participants will be responsible for paying for the Tram fees (approx. $22-adults, $15-children), in addition to course costs. More Details

Minimum age for this course is 8 years of age, to help ensure a successful experience for all participants. For children younger than 8, see ‘ Parent n’ Kids Adventure Weekend ' (Childrens prices apply up to 13 years of age.)