About us
This group exists to meet and share the wilderness experience with other outdoor enthusiasts. Anyone interested in hiking, backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, winter back-country exploration, winter camping, mountaineering, rock climbing, bouldering, or learning new skills, will find a home here of like-minded individuals.
Activities are organized as appropriate for either all levels, intermediate, or advanced. Certain events have a higher risk level than others so in order to stay safe, it's important to know your limits. Events requiring specialized gear and/or skill sets are always noted. Also, one should always be willing to learn as well as sharing your skills and knowledge with others.
Its' been my experience that when people have fun together outdoors there is a mutual respect that gets earned regardless of differences, so please support one another to make everyone feel welcome and have fun together. Remember, kindness is the only language everyone can understand, so let's communicate with each other in that way.
When we are in nature, we always try to take care of her, so it is standard procedure to pack out everything we pack in. That, and an awareness of leaving a location in better condition than we found it, is always our goal, so let's take the opportunity to do so.
If you have an advanced skill in any particular outdoor activity and are interested in teaching or leading the group in an adventure, please let us know. And, if there is an event that you would like to see happen, by all means suggest it.
If attending a meetup that requires gear, you will have to provide your own, however, resources are available for the asking allowing one to borrow or rent most items.
Look forward to some adventures and hangin out in the wilderness together!
Best Regards,
Elcap
Upcoming events
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- $20.00
Desolation / Jacks Peak
Beer NV, 15 Foothill Road, Reno, NV, USThis new premier event features a journey through the southern portion of the Desolation Wilderness followed by an ascent of Jacks peak. This advanced event will not only provide a good physical challenge but also extraordinary views throughout the trip. Beginning at Echo Lakes, the route follows an 8.5 mile 2-day approach with approximately 1,100' of gain, following the PCT through Haypress Meadows and along Lake Aloha, to a 2nd night camp near Heather Lake at the foot of Jacks Peak. The third day, a 2,000' ascent of the southeast face of Jacks to the south ridge and summit. If time and conditions allow, we can continue across Jacks North ridge to Dicks Peak before retracing our route. The following day we hump back out to the T/H. Though planning on a 4-day trip, participants should consider the possibility of an extra day if conditions / time dictate.
This event provides skiers with an awesome ski descent of the Southeast Face of Jacks.
Snowshoes, skis, or split boards, your choice. However, if using snowshoes, they should be technical, otherwise, one is advised to bring crampons / micro-spikes. Full avy gear and an ice axe is also advised.
There is a cost of $20 / person for Desolation fees. Parking is at the Johnson Sno-Park and requires a pass.
Refunds available ONLY if trip is cancelled one week prior to the event or if an alternate fills your vacated slot.
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via:
Pay-Pal: https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/send-receive-money
Please send funds through Pay-Pal to crestone15@hotmail.com
Venmo: https://venmo.com/
Please send funds through Venmo to @Walt-Johnson-25Please include your name if using an avatar so we know who sent the funds! PRIORITY SIGN-UPS will be given to members over guests.
Also, everyone will need to sign off on the RTA Liability Waiver.This event is subject to rescheduling based on the snowpack / avy conditions and weather forecast.
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Past events
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