We're pretty much the most active backpacking specific group in the bay area.  From beginner to expert our people are the best.  We get outdoors a lot but also have non-backpacking social events.  In the summer it's all about the backpacking and in the winter we try to have a range of activities from snow camping to resort skiing days.  So if you want to meet other outdoors enthusiasts, whether you're a hardcore hiker or an aspiring novice, sign up.  

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    Miles Miles started So you want to go backpacking with us (or how to post a trip in 3 easy steps.)
    January 27 at 5:06 PM
    Miles

    "Many people have asked something along the lines of "This is a great group and I want to go backpacking but so many people are trying to get on your trips that there's not enough room. How can I get on one of your backpack trips?"..."

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    frank frank started 120 (Big Oak Flat Rd) CLOSED into Yosemite
    January 24 at 4:35 AM
    frank

    "Rock slide on Big Oak Flat Rd into Yosemite Valley. Reports put it after the last Tunnel. Unsure as to when it will be clear but for now use 140 to access Valley and Badger Pass."

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    Lesley Lesley started Crater Lake ski in February!
    January 18 at 12:11 PM
    Lesley

    "Dear friends, I am trying to arrange to visit the University in Ashland on a Friday in February where I am applying, then head up to Crater Lake that afternoon (2 hour drive), ski Saturday and part of Sunday, then drive back Sun. night...."

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    Richard Richard started AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Class this weekend in Lassen - with snow!
    January 17 at 3:45 PM
    Richard

    "There is currently up to 72" of snow forecast to fall this week, before Saturday, in Lassen. Check it : LASSEN FORECAST That's 6 feet of snow in the next four days! And it's supposed to snow all weekend, too!..."

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    Stu Stu started ...
    December 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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    Anthony Weston Anthony Weston started Big Sur Backpacking Trip on 11/25
    November 16, 2011 at 1:10 PM
    Anthony Weston

    "Just a reminder, there is a waiting list, if for any reason you will not be going on the Big Sur backpacking trip then please change your rsvp status so someone on the waitlist can go in your place...."

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    Joe Joe started REI Ski tune ups
    November 14, 2011 at 12:37 PM
    Joe

    "Are they giving them away again this year?"

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    michael michael started Sykes Hot Springs November 25-27 trip
    November 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM
    michael

    "i am an organizer for another group out of Sacramento and because the one trip to Big Sur filled up, and rather than waitlisting, I decided on creating my own and if interested check it out here: ***CANCELLED*** thank you, michael grosse"

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    Willow Willow started Mendocino NP Next Week - Camping Advice!
    October 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM
    Willow

    "Hey! My husband & I are new to the area, and want to do a short camping trip next week. We need to be in Healdsburg on Friday late morning/mid day, so we're thinking of heading north (versus Yosemite, which was our first thought...)..."

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    PR PR started Peeler lake
    October 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM
    PR

    "When: Oct 15-16 Where: Peeler lake. This is a two day option of Ali's 3 day weekender to Peeler lake. Start from Robinson Creek trailhead at Twin Lakes. Distance: ~18 miles roundtrip. Let me know if you are interested."

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Founded May 4, 2008
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