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  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Our Past & Present
    • Leaders
    • Join Our Mailing List
  • School Programs
    • Coastal Science >
      • Point Reyes National Seashore
      • Pescadero Coast & Redwoods
      • Pt Lobos/Monterey Bay
    • Gold Rush History
    • Middle School Expeditions >
      • Introduction to the outdoors
      • Gaining Confidence
      • Wilderness Leadership
  • Individual Programs
    • Enrolling Now >
      • Spring Break Backpacking
      • Pod Programs
    • Spring Break Trips
    • Summer Programs
    • Winter Break Trips
  • Program Details
    • Camping
    • Curriculum
    • for Teachers
    • for Chaperones
    • School Camping Fees
    • Fieldguides and COVID
    • Support
  • Contact Us

Lost Coast Backpacking

Los Padres National Forest, California
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. 
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Our Staff

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. ​
Meet Our Hike Leaders
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What's provided and what you need

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. 
Equipment List and Rental Gear
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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.
What We're Doing About Covid
Questions? Contact us: FIELDGUIDES INC. (650)969-6325 info@fieldguides.org
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