Join the Sierra Club San Gorgonio Chapter for our Wilderness Adventure Course, a six-week program designed to help you build confidence and skills for exploring the outdoors. Learn the essentials of backcountry travel, including Leave No Trace principles, the Ten Essentials, navigation, trip logistics, and planning. The course includes classroom sessions and three guided outings where you’ll put your skills into practice. Perfect for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge!
There will be one classroom session each week for six weeks, held in Redlands, CA. Each classroom session will be two hours long, with topics led by San Gorgonio Chapter Outings Leaders. Every other week, there will be a practical where participants can put their newfound skills to the test. The first practical will be a hike with intro to navigation, the second will be a car camp, and the third will be an intro to backpacking.
Please visit our website for full course details and schedule.
Wilderness Basics Course Website
Have Questions? Get in Touch! Email us at socalwilderness@gmail.com