About us
This hiking group is for people who like to undertake challenging hikes and climbs in and around the Coachella Valley, as well as all of Southern California and the Sierras. We hike Mt. San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, Baldy and Mt. Shasta, just to name a few. Our hikes range from approximately 10-20 miles and may gain at least 2000 feet to over 10,000 feet of elevation. Our hikes are moderate to very strenuous. Some of our hikes include Skyline, Cactus to Clouds, Vivian Creek, South Fork and routes on Baldy. We also do a good bit of mountaineering and go to the summits of San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, Mt. Baldy and Mt. Shasta in the snow or ice using crampons, ice axes and full on winter gear. In addition, there are many desert hikes that we do in the winter, such as Jo Pond and the Guadalupe to Sugarloaf, as well as Painted Canyon in Mecca and many trails in Joshua Tree National Park. Our hikes typically last at least 6-15 hours and require preparation and care. Join this group if you love the outdoors, adventure, challenging hikes or climbs, intense workouts in nature, unpredictable weather and wonderful camaraderie with other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. We also welcome hike organizers, so if you are interested in leading your favorite hikes, we would love to have you join our leadership team.
Upcoming events
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Cactus to clouds
Cactus to Clouds Trailhead, RCGX+4R, Palm Springs, CA, USLooking for strong, experienced teammates who are already comfortable with this level of distance and elevation gain.
This is not intended to be a training hike or a first big-elevation day.
You should be able to maintain a steady pace with minimal breaks and be comfortable hiking independently if our paces separate.We don’t all need to stay together, but everyone should be self-sufficient with navigation, gear, food, water, and emergency preparation.
Today 09/29
I just did Whitney on Sep 25 in 14hrs.
Hope to get faster on the 2nd round on Oct 30.
I will do this hike 2 weeks after that.
Plan fly from Sacramento to Palm Spring.19.6mi Length
10,629ft Elevation gain
10,804ft highest point
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/skyline-trail-cactus-to-clouds
I'd estimate C2C 11-13hrs including few short breaks. Also we will run at some sections.Star hiking 4 AM
11hr -->3 PM
12hr -->4 PM
13hr -->5 PM
Sunset 4.41PM11 attendees
Crowley Lake Columns -a must-see hidden gem in the Eastern Sierra
Crowley Lake Columns, H7RX+3C, Toms Place, CA, USCome explore the beautiful Crowley Lake Columns!
I watched this and omg.. I gotta go
https://youtu.be/DQqoiTpHGW0?si=WT75V14Pg8MI6GRsI plan to stop by this place before my Keynot hike on Saturday (You can joy Saturday hike too :))
This hike will be a short, easy adventure with plenty of time for photos and enjoying the scenery.Distance: ~4 miles round trip
Elevation gain: ~500 ft
Pace: Moderate/steady
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/crowley-lake-columnsIf anyone wants to join me, after the hike, I’m planning to stop at Erick Schat’s Bakkery in Bishop on the way south.
After that, I’ll continue south on US-395 toward the Inyo Mountains trailhead, where I’ll be staying overnight before my Keynot Peak hike on Saturday.
Feel free to join for Crowley only or Crowley + the bakery!
1 attendee
Keynot Peak – Thanksgiving Weekend 🏔️
Mt Inyo Trailhead, PX3C+WFF, Owenyo, CA, USLooking for experienced backcountry hikers comfortable with off-trail travel, route-finding, loose terrain/scree, and exposure.
STRONG PACE / EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY
This is not a beginner or casual-paced hike. While safety comes before speed, everyone must be able to maintain a strong, steady mountain pace for the entire day.Our target average is approximately 2 mph when terrain allows, understanding that pace will be slower on steep, loose, off-trail, and technical sections.
Please join only if this distance/gain is comfortably within your ability.
I want everyone to have enough reserve that we can enjoy the mountain rather than just survive it.~13.2 miles | ~7,381 ft gain | Class 2
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/keynot-peak?sh=sqlpql&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Start: 4:00 AM sharp
sunrise 6.40AM
hard turnaround 11.00AM
back at vehicles 3.30-4.00PM
sunset 4.37PMWe will stay together through off-trail/route-finding sections for safety, but “stay together” does not mean the group will significantly reduce the planned pace to accommodate someone who is not prepared for the route.
If you're unsure whether your experience or pace is a good fit, please message me before joining.
Everyone should have their own offline GPX, power bank, 3L + electrolytes, headlamp, and appropriate backcountry gear.
Late-November conditions will determine whether we go. Snow/ice, unsafe weather, or questionable conditions = postpone or cancel.
3 attendees
Past events
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