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Ever suddenly realize that the weekend is almost upon you and you have a few free days, but can't find someone with an open schedule to accompany you on that killer hike you've been wanting to do for months? Or have you tried to organize a trip through another backpacking meetup and found that it's a mess of coordinating schedules? Here's the place to post your idea, no matter how short the notice.
We are a collection of backpackers from absolute beginner up to hard-core mountaineering folks all looking to share some new adventures with new friends. We will have regular events hosted by our organizers but we also welcome the community to post their own trips to see who else might be interested in joining.
A couple of things about being part of our group:
- Safety! Know your abilities and your limits. If you find yourself over your skills, be vocal and let others know.
- Respect nature! Practice good stewardship and leave it cleaner than you found it.
- Respect Others! Be mindful of how your decisions can impact them, especially when it comes to safety!
- Be patient! If you like to grind out the miles be patient if your group isn't quite up to your level.
- Be generous! Some trips will be free, others will be paid, it is all dependent on what the organizer decides. Even if a trip is free, offer to help with gas for the car pool or bring a dessert to share on the trail.
Upcoming events
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Silver Lake to Tioga Road Backpacking Trip
Rush Creek Trailhead, June Lake, CA, USTrail Name: Rush Creek Trailhead,
Trailhead starts next to Silver Lake Campground, located near Silver Lake off Hwy 158 on the June Lake Loop—a region often called the "Switzerland of California." This route takes you up the canyon, offering stunning views down to Silver Lake and across to Grand Carson Peak. The canyon you're walking through was sculpted by an ancient glacier. There is a store and café at the resort. Trail is rated as Hard. Total elevation gain is 5,892 ft. and 19.7 Point to Point. Trail is in Ansel Adams Wilderness located in Inyo National Forest. Permit awarded for 6 people.
We will meet at Rush Creek Trailhead at 7:00 am and on the trail by 9:30 am or sooner hopefully. We will need to drive a vehicle or 2 and leave at Mono Pass TH on Hwy 120, Tioga Road.
Friday Aug 14th: Hike along Rush Creek Trail past Silver and Agnew Lakes to the back of Gem Lake. Past the creek crossing and at Alger Lake TH junction Here we plan on finding a campsite. About 4.5 miles from TH.
Saturday: August 15th: Pack up and hike along Alger Lakes Trail. This will take us up and over Gem Pass down to Alger Lakes. About 4.5 miles from Gem Lake.
Sunday August 16th: Pack up and continue hiking along Alger Lakes Trail. We climb over Koip Peak Pass (12,281 ft) and down to our vehicles. Note: as a group we can decide if at Koip Peak Pass if we want to do a short hike without packs up Koip Peaks trail to the summit of Koip Peak (12,973 ft). And time permitting.You will need a California campfire permit if plan to use camp stove. You can get a free permit online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire. No wilderness permit is required.
Bear canisters are recommended but not required. No campfires above 10,000 ft.
Please see link to the trail we will be doing.
All trails Map link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/silver-lake-to-tioga-pass-rd
Location is at the Rush Creek TH at Silver Lake Campground, June Lake, Hwy 1586 attendees
FRANCE CULINARY EXPLORER. Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings...
SFO, CA, USJoin us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France.
This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams
. . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors!We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour.
In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures!
Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations.
The Itinerary in brief:
Day 1 Paris arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine
Day 2 Paris sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class
Day 3 Paris Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin
Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver. Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen.
Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen. Cheese tasting
Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel. Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody?
Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes. Cooking Class
Day 8 Nantes - Tours with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings
Day 9 Tours - Orleans. Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings!
Day 10 Orleans - Paris On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries
Day 11 Paris. Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre AreaJoin us for an unforgettable feast for the senses!
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
Click Here to fill out our info request formPrice per person, double occupancy: $5320
(we match roommates for those willing to share and save)
Price for single room: $6720Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
RSVP does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit.
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Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). Click Here and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit***Airfare from/to the US is not included***
Click Here to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.We do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events.
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.
The MAIN Meetup post for this event is here:
France Culinary Explorer
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
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Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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