On a beautiful (and early) Sunday morning of Halloween weekend, I set out with guides Danny Coorsh and Katie Peters and our group of adventurers to the Santa Anita Canyon. The hike immediately took us into a lush forest, with greenery, stands of trees, and the sounds of running water surrounding us. Our group enjoyed …
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A group of amazing adventurers met Friday night at Tro Gro to embark on an ambitious journey: a sunrise summit of the second highest peak in Southern California, San Jacinto. After a long drive (made even longer by LA traffic) and a delicious dinner at In ‘N Out (where else?), we made it to our …
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On October 8th and 9th, seven participants and three guides explored the landscapes of Ojai in the Los Padres National Forest. The group swiftly traversed a 5-mile trail, nestled into the mountainside and overlooking the Sespe Creek. After setting up camp, the group continued on in search of a swim spot at the famous, but elusive, …
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The morning began outside of Tro Gro at 630 in the morning. The air was cool and the sun began to turn the sky blue again. We met up in a circle and introduced ourselves in the normal fashion, first names then last names followed by the crucial info: favorite Pokémon, favorite outdoor activity, and …
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The Devil’s Chair trip started out early, with 2 guides and 7 students headed out into the wilderness on some scenic and curvy desert highways. After spending almost 2 hours driving there, everyone was eager to get on their feet and do some hiking. The clear weather and cool breezes kept everyone going up the …
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A grand adventure was had twain days past. Treasure we sought! And treasure we found! Ere this blog is through you shall share the joy which shivers me wicked bones. ‘Twas a fair morn which broke on the day of the great hunt. We two captains of the great vessel Sir Douglas Clifford the Second …
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Ten awesome students and three guides set out to take on Mt. Baldy on Saturday the 23rd. The early morning started with some unexpected hurdles, but everyone kept their cool and the group got on the trail just as the sun came out. Blue skies and the advice of some friendly hikers helped lead them …
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One Saturday morning, three guides + eight adventurous souls assembled in front of Tro Gro to tackle a great grievance. We had been subject to a bad case of gravity for far too long. Luckily, the solution was not far out of reach. As the sun rose over Parking Structure X, we embarked on what …
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The adventure began at the wee hour of nine o’clock in the morning. Twelve brave participants dared to embark on the journey of a lifetime. ”Yes!” they said, “We will conquer…. ESCONDIDO FALLS.” And with that, their valiant guides proceeded to take them on an excursion that would forever change them. The journey started out easy enough. After a …
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The morning started off uncomfortably early at 4 am. Connor and Adam ran about town trying to throw the last bits of logistical planning together. At 5:30 am the guides met the participants outside of Tro Gro. We introduced ourselves and shared a few laughs as we waited for our last and latest participant, Daniel …
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