After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session (4/6/23 or 5/11/23), come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack! We are offering multiple dates and times throughout May and June; pick one that works for …
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Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MN
After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session (4/6/23 or 5/11/23), come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack! We are offering multiple dates and times throughout May and June; pick one that works for …
Canoeing — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN
A taste of the BWCA in our own backyard (at least for us Twin Cities people)! Lebanon Hills Regional Park has a nice canoe route that includes about 8 lakes and several portages. Canoe rentals are available at the launch area, and it is highly recommended that you reserve a canoe ahead of time. Please reserve the “Premium …
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Hiking & Camping — Steens Mountain, OR
Steens Mountain is the largest fault block mountain in North America. Southwest OR has dramatic lava landscapes at the western extent of the Basin and Range Province that stretches across Nevada. Expect spring wildflower blooms at our lower elevation hiking and camping, gorgeous waterfalls cascading from canyon cliffs, canyon hikes, the Alvord Desert Hot Spring, …
Camping, Paddling, and Biking — Brunet Island State Park, WI
2nd Annual Brunet Island State Park paddling and cycling trip Brunet Island State Park, on the Chippewa and Fisher rivers, offers more than 1,300 acres of scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Quiet lagoons and channels are excellent for canoeing and wildlife watching. The rolling landscape in Chippewa County is a product of the most recent …
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Backpacking — Cloud Peak Wilderness, WY
The purpose of the trip is to hike the Solitude trail in the Cloud Peak Wilderness near Buffalo WY. Starting at Hunters TH we will hike the 65 mile trail counterclockwise, small elevation change early gives us time to acclimate to the altitude, 8500-10,000. We’ll keep mileage at 7 miles a day first two days, …
Camping, Hiking, Paddling — Bear Head Lake State Park, MN
Let’s camp at Bear Head Lake State Park’s group site for four nights from Wednesday to Sunday, Aug. 2-6. This is a chance to visit a park that’s been rated the best state park in Minnesota. The secluded group camp is on the east shore of Bear Head Lake. We can paddle and swim right …
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Pacific Crest Trail, California Section L — Donner Pass – Sierra City, CA
Join me for a mini-PCT experience! This section is 38 miles, with elevation ranging between 4,000 and 8,000 feet. There is a 14-mile water carry, otherwise water sources look good for this section. Bear canister is not required for this section (although we will do our part to be bear safe/LNT). A California Fire Permit …
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Multi-Sport Black Hills — Custer State Park, SD
This annual trip started as a Climbers Only trip but with the spacious campsite and wide variety of things to do in the area we expanded it to all Rover campers that want to experience the area. Activities are coordinated by participants – sometimes in advance of the trip, but often the day (or hour) …
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