Backcountry Skiing San Francisco

Banff Hut to Hut Glacier Backpacking and Hiking

Join us on a Banff Canada Hiking + Hut-to-Hut Backpacking Adventure for women only! During your 6-day trip, backpack hut-to-hut in the remote backcountry of Banff National Park. Enjoy day hikes through the towering mountains and glacier fed lakes of the Canadian Rockies. This is not the maple syrup harvest your aunt went to that one time. This is Wild Canada, sister! **GUIDED HIKING IN BANFF, CANADA NATIONAL PARKS** First, spend three days hiking in and exploring nearby national and provincial parks. The town of Banff is surrounded on all sides by them, boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes that Canada offers. Experience the iconic hiking trails in the surrounding parks, the atmosphere of the quaint mountain town, and the quiet backcountry bliss amongst flanneled femmes. Day-hike to turquoise glacier fed lakes, past waterfalls, along pointed mountain ridge lines, and through luscious green valleys. Snap an iconic photo by Moraine Lake to add to your Instagram feed. You’ll feel as if you’re in a fairy tale admiring the chateau from Lake Louise. Also enjoy exploring lesser known trails as our local guides share their favorites hikes. You could be hiking to glacier fed lakes in Banff National Park, past stunning waterfalls in Yoho National Park, up and over a mountain pass in Kananaskis Country and more. **EXPLORING DOWNTOWN BANFF** Each evening, we’ll return to our downtown Banff hotel, roll on some deodorant, and head out on the town to dine as a group. In your free time, soak your beautiful bones in one of the outdoor hot tubs or curl up cat-like beside the outdoor fireplace. Buzzed storytelling is encouraged. **CANADIAN ROCKIES HUT-TO-HUT GUIDED BACKPACKING AND GLACIER CROSSING** On the final three days of your adventure, we leave behind the hustle and noise of Banff and its tourists. Load up a 70L backpack with glacier crossing gear and all of the essentials for a hut-to-hut trek across the Wapta Icefields of the Canadian Rockies. The Icefields are rolling, gentle glaciers that you will trek up and over during the course of three days. Experience first hand a rapidly disappearing mountain landscape while immersing yourself in a truly remote and unique, backcountry environment. Your destination each evening is rustic, remote alpine huts high up in mountains. There aren’t many backcountry treks that you can get the alpine trifecta—glaciers, mountains, and cozy alpine huts! **ALL MAJOR BACKPACKING AND GLACIER CROSSING GEAR PROVIDED** * 70L backpack * sleeping bag * mountaineering boots * climbing harness * climbing helmet * crampons * ice axe * ropes **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/banff-hut-to-hut-hiking-adventure/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/banff-hut-to-hut-hiking-adventure/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

Hit your bucket list with all the feels on this women’s guided hiking and backpacking weekend! During your Yosemite Half Dome Hike adventure, tour Yosemite National Park as you climb the famous cables of Half Dome with ladies who do their own stunts. Live out every last one of those John Muir nature quotes in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Mountains calling? Check. Between two pines? Check. Walk with nature? Double-check. **GUIDED BACKPACKING IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BACKCOUNTRY** Romp through the backcountry on a demanding, yet epic backpacking trip. Meet your new woman crushes in the Yosemite Valley as the landscape gives way to mountains, waterfalls, and a piney perfume that’ll make Yankee Candle totally jelly. Mother Nature swiped ALL THE WAY right. Leave the phone on airplane mode to immerse yourself in stunning national park backcountry over the course of four epic days. Climb steep, challenging trails to look down upon the Valley with a panoramic view that includes Mt. Starr King, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Illilouette Falls, and plenty of ant-sized tourists with tiny selfie sticks. **HALF DOME: HIKING TO THE TOP** Fuel up for the real MVP—the famous cables of Half Dome! Blast that hiker booty (and bring plenty of water) while ascending 500 feet up a .5 mile of steps carved into the rock. Then, the real fun begins. It’s a 400-foot gain up the top of Half Dome with some points at 70%+ grades. Pace your footwork on wooden slabs spaced out on the climb as you get the upper body workout of a lifetime. Worth it? HELL YES! **BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED** Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can Beastmaster the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with: * a backpack * sleeping bag * sleeping pad * shared tent All you need to do is show up for this Yosemite Half Dome Hike to backpack like a boss and get that National Parks bucket list checked. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Ski/snowboard day trip to Kirkwood

I am heading to Kirkwood, from bay area, every weekend, starting December 6th, until season lasts. These will be day trips only. Have a couple of spots available in carpool. If anyone interested, dm me. Meeting point for carpool will be in Antioch CA. Exact meeting location will be shared after the person has confirmed to join. Just RSVPs are not confirmation. Trips might be cancelled/moved depending on weather and snow conditions.

Emigrant Wilderness

1. Day 1 - Camp Lake, Lily Lake, Piute Lake, Gem Lake, Jewelry Lake and Deer Lake. 11.5 miles. 2. Day 2 - Wire Lakes, Y Reservoir, Bear Lake. ~10 miles. 3. Day 3 - Hike out. 4 miles. 4. PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST - reachdani @gmail.com to coordinate a call to discuss the trip, go over your backpacking experience and fitness level. I do this for everyone's saftey and enjoyment. 5. There is no cost for the trip. 6. Signing up does not guarantee participation. Payment, after phone conversation, does. 7. 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. 8. Details re carpooling and equipment will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call. 9. Please do not RSVP before we spoke. 10. You are responsible for your own transportation. Carpooling is an option and will be discussed in the pre-trip call. 11. I (Daniel Shefer) reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time. 12. No pets allowed. 13. Swimming is optional and clothing optional.

Ski/snowboard day trip to Kirkwood

I am heading to Kirkwood, from bay area, every weekend, starting December 6th, until season lasts. These will be day trips only. Have a couple of spots available in carpool. If anyone interested, dm me. Meeting point for carpool will be in Antioch CA. Exact meeting location will be shared after the person has confirmed to join. Just RSVPs are not confirmation. Trips might be cancelled/moved depending on weather and snow conditions.

8.5 mi Coastal Trail to Bobcat Trail Loop

**Organizer: Maxx** **🌄 HAACCA Hike Invite: Coastal to Bobcat Trail Loop – Sausalito, CA** 📍 Location: Coastal Trail to Bobcat Trail Loop 🌐 AllTrails Info: [AllTrails Link](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/coastal-trail-to-bobcat-trail-loop) 📌 GPS Directions: [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fb4oPBykoDq4X1jj9) 📎 Pin Drop: 37.832522, -122.539169 🥾 Hike Details: * Distance: 8.1-mile loop * Duration: \~3 hr 55 min (moderate pace) * Elevation Gain: +1,655 ft * Elevation Loss: -1,652 ft * Max Elevation: 1,040 ft * Min Elevation: 15 ft * Difficulty: Moderate * Dog Policy: It is your responsibility to review the policies that the park has This trail near Sausalito offers incredible views and a good challenge, with a mix of terrain that's great for hiking, running, and birding. It's generally busy, but still offers peaceful moments during off-peak hours. The route is open year-round and ideal for those who love coastal scenery and a solid workout. **LEGAL DISCLAIMER- BY PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTVITY (EITHER AS MEMBER OF AS GUEST) YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & DISCHARGE ALL ORANIZERS OF ANY & ALL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM YOURE VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION** **The organizer and co-hosts are ONLY responsible for organizing the hike. We are not professional guides or medics. This is a hobby. When you sign up for this group you are responsible for your own personal safety. By signing up for any event organized by us, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the organized activity and assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of the event from any liability. Leaders reserve the right of admission of members to any event and may uninvite members if they feel necessary Note that I lead CASUAL/ SOCIAL hikes group (not for either competitive hikers or weekend strollers)- as such the group accommodates to conditions and skill levels of participants to maintain reasonable pace (\~2 - 2.5 miles/ hr) with stops.**

Little Lakes Valley and a million lakes in the Southern Sierra Nevada

AAAHHHHHH! Backpack to Little Lakes Valley in the magnificant southern Sierra. The first night will be spent at the backpackers camp at the trailhead at just a bit over 10,000 feet so you might run into altitude issues. PHOTO: Cottonwood Lakes. MEETUP LOCATION: backpacker overnightg camp at Mosquito Flat Trailhead I have one slot open for thew trip which includes members from the Redding meetup group, NorCal Wild. I took this decription from backcountrycow.com blog. I'll link it so you can get the story with the maps and photos. From backcountrycow: Sitting at 10,215 ft, Mosquito Flats is one of the highest trailheads in the Sierras! Since we were starting so high already, there was not too much elevation to climb, making this trail a great destination for families and children. After about 0.6 miles near Mack Lake, we passed the junction for Mono Pass on our right, which also heads to Ruby Lake. Right away you are treated to spectacular views of mountains in the distance and lots of colorful wildflowers on the side of the trail.Tired of lakes yet? I'm pretty sure this one backpacking trip holds the record for the most number of alpine lakes visited in one trip. We decided to have lunch on one of the rocky peninsulas that juts out into Chickenfoot Lake (10,789 ft) and has an insane view of the surrounding meadows and mountains. The five peaks visible from our lunch spot from left to right were: Rosy Finch Peak, Pyramid Peak, Bear Creek Spire, Pip Squeak Spire, and Mt. Dade. The river that flows through the peaceful meadow was also intensely popular with fisherman, and this seemed to be the turn-around spot for most day hikers. However, we continued on to Gem Lakes (10,915 ft), only a mile further up the trail and 4.2 miles from the start of the hike. The largest of the three Gem Lakes had a brilliant aquamarine color and would be our home for the next 2 nights. Here's the link I promised: https://www.backcountrycow.com/blog/backpacking-little-lakes-valley-to-gem-lakes

Yosemite Camping - Tuolumne Meadows Hiking n Alpine Lakes- Flexible Dates option

Camping, Hiking, and Beach play at one of the most pristine spots in the Yosemite - around Tioga Pass rd and Tuolumne meadows. Spots are limited. People can do things on their own or with the group. Limited to one more car only and any additional cars can be parked in the overflow section closeby. Please respond to all the questions when you RSVP and I'll shortlist people for lottery based on who all meet the pre-reqs. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed only after you confirm via venmo/zelle** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the requisite level of details. * $15-25pp per day for Thursday or Sunday and $25-35pp per day for Friday or Saturday (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended if your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else joining, just let me know in the RSVP answers. As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquettes. Rain or shine :) If you do not know about "Leave No Trace" policy, please search for it or this event is not for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organizers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. When you RSVP or attend any event, you agree to WAIVE any and all LIABILITY. The hosts and organizers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse and misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group

Gravel Riding Social (Team Roaring Mouse)

# Gravel Riding Social - women friendly! [San Francisco Cycle Sport (formerly Roaring Mouse Cycles)San Francisco, CA](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravel-riding-social-women-friendly-tickets-1994754717056?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#location) Saturday, August 15 • 9 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for a fun day out on gravel trails in the Marin Headlands. This free, in-person event is designed to be women-friendly, with time to ask questions and get your gear checked out before the ride, with male and female hosts. Perfect for intermediate or above riders looking to meet others for some good miles and company. Here's the 17-mile route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3501980968027162806 Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravel-riding-social-women-friendly-tickets-1994754717056](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravel-riding-social-women-friendly-tickets-1994754717056)

Yellowstone Women’s Hiking and Hot Springs Weekend

PTO hanging on by a thread like your favorite ugly bra? We blow the roof off of what’s possible to do and see in 4 days with this women-only hiking and hot springs adventure weekend in Yellowstone National Park! You’ll meet up with the group girlies in Jackson, WY for a caffeinated drive to Old Faithful, which erupts every 90 minutes like the bad bitch she is! Gawk as you walk amongst ONE-QUARTER of the world’s geysers in Yellowstone’s stunning Upper Geyser Basin. Get all the braggy photos of Grand Prismatic’s steaming rainbow that’s way more dramatic than a Beyonce Met Gala look. Hike past giant Hoodoo rock formations and stunning basalt columns that might turn you into a giant geology nerd. We’ve got sneaky waterfall stops. Choose-your-own adventure hikes. Secret trails… along with Yellowstone classics––like a Hoodoo hike into Mammoth Hot Springs, a friggin wildlife safari in the Lamar Valley, and a canyon walk into Artist’s Point at sunrise. And to top it all off, we’ll slip into a hot spring as the sun sets, letting those adventure muscles soak while you bask in some serious golden-hour goddess vibes. We could see grey wolves, grizzlies, bison, eagles, and more. We’ll enjoy hearty meals and our own private shuttle that blasts Stevie Nicks. Plus daily free time for introvert recharging and comfy lodge beds to rest our happy bones. Give us your overworked bodies for one long weekend, and we’ll give you back your feral souls. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/yellowstone-womens-hiking-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/yellowstone-womens-hiking-weekend/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

FAMILY FUN AT ECHO LODGE

Quad 4 hike: Muir Woods from Bootjack

Join docent Franklin Young for an interpretive hike to Muir Woods from Bootjack. On a Wednesday morning, we hope to enjoy a peaceful stroll among the majestic redwoods. Please note this hike has 1500 ft of elevation gain over 5.5 miles. **Hike Route** 5.5 miles / 1500 feet elevation gain Start at Bootjack Parking Lot; Matt Davis to Stapelveldt to Ben Johnson; cross Redwood creek to Bootjack back to Bootjack Parking Lot Pace: Moderate but steady Recommended: water, sturdy shoes, hiking poles, snack, layers Sign up is required PARKING: Bootjack parking requires an $8 cash fee. There may be a barcode option to pay by credit card, but only if there is cellular service CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check this Meetup event or the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for updates:*[ https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTa](https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam)* PROTECTION : Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant. Sunscreen is needed for some hikes HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP) Quad 4 hikes are four epic hikes that start/end at the Pantoll/Bootjack Campground. Together they are 21 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation. Individually they are 4.5 – 6.5 miles long with 500 – 1,500 of elevation. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you can request a badge of Honor.