Joshua Tree Backpacking

Contact the Guides:

kevin.fry@scoutfitters.org (858) 353-2283

ryan.moreno@scoutfitters.org (541) 740-9121

Meet: 2647 Orchard Ave @ 1:00pm

Return: 7:00pm

Activity: Backpacking

Member: $53 Non Member: $67 Participant Driver(x1): $32

If the beginning of Spring semester has you lost in the sauce, then come get lost in Joshua Tree with Kevin and Ryan. Joshua Tree has 1,235 mi² of untamed wilderness; we want to explore the unexplored, i.e OFF TRAIL ADVENTURING. Expect 20-30 miles of backpacking over two days, using the sun, moon, and stars for navigation. And maps just in case. But mostly the sun. Desert poker will be played.

This trip is open to all levels of experience, but please understand that we will be hiking 12-15 miles a day, so sign up appropriately.

What to Bring:

• hiking boots/trail runners

  1. Full water bottles with enough space to hold 5-6 L

  2. Cold weather layers

     • Expect weather in the 30’s at night

       • Jackets, warm socks, long tees

  3. Headlamp

  4. Plate/Bowl/utensils (chop sticks work well!)

  5. Hiking clothes (no cotton, synthetic workout clothes are great)

     • Expect weather in the 50-60’s in the day

  6. Backpacking backpack (not school backpack)

  7. Sleeping bag

  8. Sleeping pad

  9. Sense of adventure and direction

  10. Sun screen and other toiletries

  11. Hat and sunnies

***participant drivers will be refunded the difference in ticket prices after the trip is complete