BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@growoutside.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTSTAMP:20240605T191411Z URL:https://growoutside.org/events/coed-adult-beginner-backpacking-trip-2- days-1-night-desolation-wilderness-9-14-9-15/ SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Coed Adult Beginner Backpacking Trip - 2 Days / 1 Night - Desolation Wilderness (9/14-9/15) DESCRIPTION:Calling Adventure Spirits and Beginner Backpackers! (Coed AGES 18+) This is a BACKCOUNTRY Backpacking Trip. \n\nLimited spaces available.  \n\nIf you have never been backpacking or you just love getting outside with awesome company\, then this is the adventure for you! This overnight adventure will take you into the backcountry of the beautiful Desolation W ilderness  where we will camp at Tamarack Lake\, a small alpine lake with crystal clear waters. We will hike a total of 7.2 miles round trip with 8 00 feet of elevation gain.\n\n  \n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nThis 2 day / 1 night adventure is intended for beginners\, so we expect that yo u may not have everything you need for this first step in what we hope wil l be your next favorite hobby. We will get you geared up with all the back packing necessities for a fun\, safe and enjoyable backpacking experience. \n\nTravel Plans and Logistics\n\nParking may be limited. Joining this tri p may require a carpool plan. More information to come closer to the trip date.\n\nMeet Your Guides\n\nGilbert and Monica Mendoza here! Coolest fact of the day is that Monica and Gilbert met on YouTube! Monica was going on a solo backpacking trip to Point Reyes and ran across Gilbert's YouTube v ideo that gave all the best details on the area. With a love of backpackin g and connecting people to the outdoors\, Grow Outside was born. Here we a re today\, guiding backpacking trips for beginners. We are both Wilderness CPR and First Aid certified.\n\nMonica Mendoza is our C.E.O. (Chief Enjoy ment Officer) of Grow Outside. You can count on me to be your sunshiny\, h eart opening\, turtle paced\, taking photos of everything\, indie-folk mus ic loving\, backpacking guide. I am super excited to adventure with like m inded humans. In my non-free time I am a mom of three daughters (ages 22\, 20\, and 17)\, a Forest Therapy guide\, teacher of nature connection\, an d sound healer. My biggest pet peeve is people chewing popcorn loudly in t he movie theater. I love sunrises and sunsets and all the little bugs that many people cringe over. I'm excited for this adventure and especially ex cited to share in this experience with you! Favorite Trail Food: Anytime I can put my food in a tortilla\, Watermelon Sour Patch Kids\, and Marcona almonds with Rosemary from Trader Joes.\n\nGilbert Mendoza is our map guru \, safety focused\, communication specialist\, and sherpa which earns him the most trail points. I am a backpacking expert of Northern California an d have lead many hiking and backpacking trips for people of all ages.  As a gadget guy\, I'm not afraid of a heavy pack carrying creature comforts like an inflatable pool donut and frozen steaks. I have a passion for maps \, navigation and emergency preparedness which creates peace of mind for p articipants and their families. Favorite Trail Food: I love pastas\, M&am p\;Ms and beef jerky.\n\n\n\nGear Logistics\n\nThe guide will supply:\n\n All Group Cooking Gear\n Stoves and Fuel\n Water Filters\n First Aid K it\n Emergency Satellite Transponder\n\nParticipants WILL BE PROVIDED: \ n\n Backpack\n Sleeping Bag\n Sleeping Pad\n Tent (2 people per tent o r single capacity...let us know.)\n Headlamp\n Nalgene (1L water contain er)\n Trekking Poles\n Bear Can\n Bowl\, Spoon\, Cup\n Day 1: Dinner\n Day 2: Breakfast &\; (Optional Backpacking Lunch) - if we eat on the road then participants are responsible for their lunch.\n ***Dietary acco mmodations must be communicated ahead of time***\n EPIC FUN\n\nParticipan ts will need to supply the following:\n\nPersonal Food Items\n\n Snacks / Candy\n Lunch on Day 1 - no containers - should be packable in a ziploc bag.\n\nActive / Adventure Wear - Event will take place rain or shine with the following exception - If there is an advisory for "severe weather or air quality" then we will evaluate if the event will be postponed or parti cipants will be given a refund. \n\n Hiking boots or Tennis Shoes that h ave good traction. BE SURE THEY ARE BROKEN IN.\n Hiking socks *2 pairs (l ightweight for day use and warm pair for bed) - (synthetic or wool) 3 pair s if rain is expected. \n Hiking / Athletic pants or leggings - if rain is expected then a second pair.\n Hiking/Athletic shorts (optional)\n T- shirts (1-2) - Dry fit technical shirts are best. if rain is expected make sure you bring 2 shirts.\n Long sleeve shirt (lightweight\, synthetic) - think warm and/or sun protection.\n Insulated jacket\n RAIN JACKET - an d ideally rain pants - Weather dependent. \n Hat - baseball hats work be st in the rain to help keep the water out of your face and your jacket hoo d in the appropriate spot.\n Beanie\n\nSleep Wear and Additional\n\n Bas e Layer Top and Bottoms (lightweight\, synthetic or wool) - weather can go from warm to very cold.\n Underwear\n Flip-flops / Sandals -  a shoe l ike Tevas or water Keens work great.\n Swimsuit (optional - no life guard )\n\nPersonal Items\n\n Tick spray in two ziploc bags to avoid leakage.\n Bandana and/or a "pee cloth"  Available on Amazon or Kula Cloth.\n Cha pstick/Lip Balm\n Sunblock - in a ziploc bag.\n Feminine hygiene product s\n Travel toothbrush/paste\n Travel contact lenses and solution\n Pres cription medications\n Allergy remedies\n Journal / book (optional)\n S mall battery charger for phone (optional)\n\nYour investment of $199.00 wi ll include building your backpacking knowledge skillset\, all necessary ba sic backpacking gear\, slowing down\, digital photos documenting the exper ience\, and countless memories.\n\nRegistration ends Sunday\, September 8t h at 5:00pm\n\nContact Monica at 916-835-4261 with questions. 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