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Backpack in Spectacular Palisades Creek Trail

Backpack in Spectacular Palisades Creek Trail

Sat, May 23, 2:00 AM
From Backpackers of the American West
5.0

4 beautiful waterfalls! This is the Yosemite of Northern California without the crowds. After you RSVP. text 530-450-5768 to coordinate a call to discuss the trip, your experience, fitness etc. Please include your phone number and times that work for you for a call. We will meet at trailhead at Cascade Lake on 5/22 and camp there. On May 23rd we will backpack from the trailhead of Palisades Creek trail at Cascade Lake to the North Fork of the American River, 7 miles, all downhill and camp by a wonderful waterfall. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/palisades-creek-trail--2 (Note that there are two Palisades Creek trails. We are doing the one from that is all trail NOT the one that has scrambling. ) On May 24th we will enjoy the river and the waterfalls. We will camp another at beautiful waterfall one mile 500 gain above the river. On May 25th we will backpack out 6 miles and 2,000 gain. I Kathi Simonsen reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time. * PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETUP AFFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE FULL LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY on [Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5vagycqs7imueqnm4foud/Backpackers-of-the-American-West-Rules-and-Regulations-3-9-25.pdf?rlkey=q84l4kchrawlfa0yyugvkhvjo&st=zm3zzw76&dl=0).

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Queer Crush @ Berkeley Ironworks

Queer Crush @ Berkeley Ironworks

Tue, May 19, 1:00 AM
From Queer Crush Climbing (NorCal)
4.8

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/programs/queer-crush)

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The Campfire Circle: , Fire, Fun, and Brotherhood

The Campfire Circle: , Fire, Fun, and Brotherhood

Wed, May 20, 2:00 AM
From West Bay Men's Circle
4.9

Join us for an evening of connection, laughter, and challenge — no fluff, no judgment, just good fun, honest conversation, and solid brotherhood. Whether you're craving purpose, support, or just something different… this is the night you've been needing.

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Queer Crush @ Dogpatch Boulders

Queer Crush @ Dogpatch Boulders

Fri, May 29, 1:30 AM
From Queer Crush Climbing (NorCal)
4.8

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/dogpatch/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/dogpatch/programs/queer-crush)

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Mount Shasta Mushroom Foraging

Mount Shasta Mushroom Foraging

Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM
From Bay Area Foragers
4.9

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) Join us in gorgeous Mount Shasta for a one-of-a-kind mushroom foraging class in the most beautiful environment. Learn about morels, spring porcini, and other montane mushrooms & plants found in the region. Class Dates (not a series) * May 2 * May 3 * May 23 * May 24 Mount Shasta, California All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A) #### **What You'll Learn** This experiential, hands-on half-day program is all about the fascinating world of Mount Shasta fungi and begins at 10:00 am. Learning to forage for mushrooms is an ongoing life path. In this program, Mikhael will teach you foundational skills to be able to go out foraging on your own. We will cover mushroom anatomy for identification, symbiotic tree and plant relationships, poisonous and edible mushrooms, and forest safety. In Mount Shasta in the spring and summer, it is possible to find edibles such as morels, spring porcini, butter boletes, and more. The program also includes community building, mindful movement, a cooking demo, and a tasting at the end. On May 9/10, Mikhael will be joined by special guest Noodle, the Scent Trained Dog, and her human, Egg, for a special class on mushroom hunting with a canine companion and training them to find mushrooms. Cuteness abounds! (Please note: only Noodle is the only dog we can allow at this class to make sure she can focus.) #### **Where** Mount Shasta area. Exact location provided with registration. You can get lodging or camp in the Mount Shasta or Dunsmuir area. Please plan to drive up to an additional hour in carpools from our meeting point to where the mushrooms are, they move around as conditions change! We scout extensively and will do our best to set you up for success and take you to them. We recommend staying at [Hestia Magic Retreat Center](https://www.hestiamagic.com/) if you’re coming from out of the area. **Instructor** **Mikhael Crystallah-Selk** is a leading mushroom identifier in California with more than a decade of experience foraging and studying the taxonomy of fungi. He is on the board of SOMA mycological association and is a group expert and moderator of some of the largest online mushroom groups. He is also an active volunteer with the International Poison Emergency Group as a mushroom identifier. He leads the identification tables at many of the Northern California mushroom events and leads guided mushroom walks around NorCal. **Pricing** Our pricing is sliding scale $75-$125 per adult with scholarships available. Kids are welcome too! **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

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Queer Crush @ Pacific Pipe

Queer Crush @ Pacific Pipe

Fri, May 15, 1:00 AM
From Queer Crush Climbing (NorCal)
4.8

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/pacificpipe/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/pacificpipe/programs/queer-crush)

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Yes, you can join bushcraft groups in San Francisco. These groups focus on outdoor skills and allow people to connect through their love for nature.

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