Lost Coast Backpacking
Los Padres National Forest, California
October 22nd-25th, Ages 12-17
October 22nd-25th, Ages 12-17
This program is currently ON HOLD due to wildfires near Los Padres National Forest.
Our Fall 2020 Los Padres Backpacking program will take place in the Los Padres National Forest. The trip will involve three-nights and four days of backpacking. The hiking difficulty will be moderate and accessible to a wide range of hikers. The primary focus of the Los Padres Backpacking Program will be on gaining wilderness skills and engaging in life-long physical activity. Participants will gain experience in route planning and preparation, backcountry cooking, and tarp setting. Trailheads and route TBD.
Our Fall 2020 Los Padres Backpacking program will take place in the Los Padres National Forest. The trip will involve three-nights and four days of backpacking. The hiking difficulty will be moderate and accessible to a wide range of hikers. The primary focus of the Los Padres Backpacking Program will be on gaining wilderness skills and engaging in life-long physical activity. Participants will gain experience in route planning and preparation, backcountry cooking, and tarp setting. Trailheads and route TBD.
Our Staff
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Like with many things in life, it's all about the people. What sets FIELDGUIDES apart is its amazing team of hike leaders. All our staff are well trained in wilderness living and backcountry skills, with knowledge of the local terrain, and have exceptional skills working with youth in the outdoors. Additionally, many staff members hold degrees related to each of our educational enrichment components. Each hike will have a certified lifeguard and all staff are CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified, or higher. Equally important, they are engaging, caring, and fun individuals who take great joy in the work they do. Their enthusiasm sets the tone for all Fieldguides adventures.
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What's provided and what you need
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Fieldguides will provide all food and group gear needed for the hikes. We also have personal gear to loan out to participants who need it, including backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, ground cloths, fleece jackets, rain jackets, warm hats, and sun hats. All loaner gear will be cleaned and sanitized before being given to participants. There is no cost to rent gear. Check out our full packing list here. Families are responsible for getting their participant(s) to and from the trailheads.
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To learn about how FIELDGUIDES is approaching the risks of operating guided backpacking trips for youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to view our policies, plans, and guidance from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Camp Association, visit our FIELDGUIDES AND COVID page.
Questions? Contact us: FIELDGUIDES INC. (650)969-6325 info@fieldguides.org
