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SUMMARY:Oregon Backpacking - Spring Break
DESCRIPTION:This trip will be a multi-day road trip and backpacking experience through California and Southern Oregon\, blending a few major city stops with some of the most scenic landscapes on the West Coast. We’ll break up the drive with stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco\, then continue north along the Pacific Coast Highway (US-101) into Oregon. While there\, we’ll explore coastal cliffs and beaches in the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor (the picture)\, hike the Trail of Ten Falls\, where you can literally hike behind the waterfalls\, backpack into the old-growth forests of Opal Creek Wilderness\, (here we’ll swim\, cliff jump\, and see some amazing waterfalls)\, check out some amazing views of Crater Lake National Park\, and finish with a proper night’s sleep and some real food nearby in the town of Klamath Falls (which has natural hot springs btw). There are some costs for sure\, but it will be 1\,000\,000% worth it and I’m super excited! \nThe full itinerary (with costs) is below. \n\n📅 DAY 1 | Fri\, Mar 6\n🚗 Tempe → Los Angeles → Central CA Dispersed Camp (near I-5) \n•   9:00 am – Depart Tempe•   ~3:00–4:00 pm – Arrive at Los Angeles (6–6.5 hrs)•   Flexible LA hang (beach\, walk\, food optional)•   Major grocery stop in LA (food for Days 3–4 + backpacking food for Days 5–6)•   ~6:00–7:00 pm – Leave LA•   ~8:30–10:00 pm – Arrive at dispersed camp near I-5 (3 hrs) \nShowers: Optional truck stopDay 1 total (per person): $20–62 \n\n📅 DAY 2 | Sat\, Mar 7\n🌉 Central CA → San Francisco → US-101 (Pacific Coast Highway ⭐) → Southern Oregon \n•   6:30 am – Depart camp•   ~11:30 am–12:30 pm – Arrive at San Francisco (3 hrs)•   1–2 hr SF stop (overlook\, short walk\, lunch optional)•   1:30–2:00 pm – HARD departure from SF•   ~2:00 pm – Begin driving north on US-101 (Pacific Coast Highway)•   ~8:30–9:30 pm – Camp near Brookings\, OR (7 hrs) \nShowers: Optional truck stop (Eureka or Crescent City)Day 2 total (per person): $10–37 \n\n📅 DAY 3 | Sun\, Mar 8\n🌊 Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor – Day Hiking \n•   8:00 am – Wake up•   9:00 am–4:30 pm – Drive + park + hike day with coastal overlooks\, a longer coastal trail\, and one beach-access hike•   5:00–6:00 pm – Sunset overlook•   Dinner and camp near Brookings \nShowers: None (solar shower optional)Day 3 total (per person): $10–15 \n\n📅 DAY 4 | Mon\, Mar 9\n💦 Brookings → Silver Falls State Park → Reposition Inland \n•   6:30 am – Depart coast•   ~12:30 pm – Arrive at Silver Falls State Park (6–6.5 hrs)•   1:00–5:30 pm – Trail of Ten Falls hike (7.4 mi\, 4–5 hrs)•   Evening dinner and short drive toward Opal Creek; camp nearby \nShowers: Strongly recommended truck stopDay 4 total (per person): $22–34 \n\n📅 DAY 5 | Tue\, Mar 10\n🌲 Opal Creek Wilderness – Backpacking Day 1 \n•   Morning – Sleep in\, pack overnight gear•   ~12:30–1:00 pm – Start hiking•   Backpack 5–7 miles through old-growth forest•   ~5:45–6:30 pm – Set up camp near sunset (stove-only cooking) \nDay 5 total (per person): $10–18 \n\n📅 DAY 6 | Wed\, Mar 11\n🎒 Hike Out → Nearby Dispersed Camp \n•   7:30–8:00 am – Wake up•   Late morning to early afternoon – Hike out (5–7 miles)•   Short drive (1–2 hrs max) toward Crater Lake•   Camp\, dry gear\, rest \nShowers: Optional truck stopDay 6 total (per person): $10–32 \n\n📅 DAY 7 | Thu\, Mar 12\n❄️ Crater Lake National Park → Klamath Falls \n•   Morning drive to Crater Lake National Park•   2–4 hrs at viewpoints and snowy rim (no hiking required)•   Early afternoon drive to Klamath Falls (1 hr)•   Arrive before sunset•   Hotel/Motel check-in\, shower\, change•   Dinner and drinks out together \nDay 7 total (per person): $62–112 \n\n📅 DAY 8 | Fri\, Mar 13\n🚗 Klamath Falls → Halfway South → Dispersed Camp \n•   8:00 am – Depart Klamath Falls•   Long drive day (~12 hrs with stops)•   Camp halfway south on CA desert / BLM land \nShowers: Optional truck stopDay 8 total (per person): $10–32 \n\n📅 DAY 9 | Sat\, Mar 14\n🏠 Halfway Camp → Phoenix \n•   9:00 am – Depart camp•   ~3:00–4:00 pm – Arrive at Phoenix (6 hrs) \nDay 9 total (per person): $10–15 \n\n⛽ Gas (estimated per person\, total trip): $140–190💵 Total cost (per person\, including gas): $315–465 \nCLICK TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arizonaoutdoorsclub.com/trips_and_events/oregon-backpacking-spring-break-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Sargent":MAILTO:rpsargent2@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Race to Big Sur
DESCRIPTION:Two teams/cars race in an epic battle of wits\, skill\, and luck. First to make it to Point Sur Lighthouse wins!  \n  \nTeams will start with 5 cards\, cards can be powers or debuffs to throw against your opponents. Every 50 miles teams will draw a new card. When one team is physically passing the other the team in the rear must successfully land a slice of American cheese on there opponent’s car to enact a heed to head battle. Teams will then pull off to a convenient location and face off in one of the many location specific dual. The winning team will get a 5 minute head start  \n  \nFirst to make it to the Point Sur Lighthouse wins! \n \n  \nIn the last hour of the day the team in the lead will find a camp and time how long it takes the trailing team to arrive. The next day the leading team will get this much head start.  \n  \nRough plan of phases/days  \n\nThe Desert: Tempe to Palm Springs \nLos Angeles Area: Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo\nThe Coast: San Luis Obispo to Big Sur \n\n  \nGame will last roughly 6-8th. 9th we will start the drive back making any cool detours. The plan is to be back to Tempe before Tuesday 10th @ 5pm so Justin doesn’t get fired! \n  \nCLICK TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arizonaoutdoorsclub.com/trips_and_events/the-amazing-race-to-big-sur/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Weidmann":MAILTO:justinweidmann2@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:New Mexico Road Trip – Desert Peaks\, Caves\, & White Sands (SPRING BREAK)
DESCRIPTION:This trip is a 6 day\, 1500 mile scenic road trip through Southern Arizona\, Texas\, and New Mexico\, focused on iconic desert landscapes\, rugged mountain hikes\, massive cave systems\, and 4 surreal national parks. We’ll start by cutting through Saguaro National Park\, hike among towering rock spires in Chiricahua National Monument\, summit the highest point in Texas at Guadalupe Peak\, descend deep underground at Carlsbad Caverns\, wander through historic mountain towns and alpine forests\, and wrap it all up with sunset at White Sands National Park—one of the most unique landscapes in the U.S. \nWeather: \n\nDaytime high: 80 °F (26°C)\nNighttime low: 40°F (5°C)\n\nBring both warm and cold weather clothing! While we will be in the desert most days\, we may encounter snow in our high-elevation destinations! There will also be some difficult hiking on this trip so be prepared! \nTotal Cost: ~$115 \nItinerary (subject to change): \n\n📅 DAY 1 | Sun\, Mar 8\n🌵 Tempe → Saguaro National Park → Chiricahua Mountains \n• Meet at the APMA building• 10:00 am – Depart Tempe• Scenic drive through Saguaro National Park• Afternoon drive toward Chiricahua National Monument• Evening arrival and camp outside the park in the Coronado National Forest \n⏱ Drive time: ~4.75 hours🏕 Camp: Dispersed camping in the Chiricahua Mountains \n\n📅 DAY 2 | Mon\, Mar 9\n🪨 Chiricahua National Monument → Franklin Mountains → New Mexico \n• 6:15 am – Leave camp• Morning hike: The Big Loop in Chiricahua National Monument (rock spires\, hoodoos\, unreal formations)• Drive through Franklin Mountains State Park near El Paso• Evening arrival at dispersed camp in southern New Mexico \n⏱ Drive time: ~6.75 hours🏕 Camp: Mile 10 Dispersed (NM) \n\n📅 DAY 3 | Tue\, Mar 10\n⛰ Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Summit Day \n• 8:00 am – Leave camp• Drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park• Hike Guadalupe Peak (highest point in Texas)• Return to the same dispersed camp for the night \n⏱ Drive time: ~1 hour total🥾 Big hike day🏕 Camp: Mile 10 Dispersed (NM) \n\n📅 DAY 4 | Wed\, Mar 11\n🦇 Carlsbad Caverns → Roswell → Sierra Blanca \n• 9:00 am – Depart camp• Timed-entry visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park• Drive through Roswell and see ALIENS!• Evening drive toward the Sierra Blanca area• Camp on BLM land near the mountain \n⏱ Drive time: ~3.25 hours🏕 Camp: West Mesa Trailhead (BLM) \n\n📅 DAY 5 | Thu\, Mar 12\n🏞 Mountains → Forests → White Sands Sunset \n• 9:00 am – Depart camp• Scenic drive through Sierra Blanca• Visit Bonito Lake and do a hike• Drive through Lincoln National Forest (Cloudcroft area)• Stop at Benson Ridge• Arrive at White Sands National Park for sunset• Evening drive to camp near the Organ Mountains \n⏱ Drive time: ~4.75 hours🏕 Camp: Baylor Canyon Rd Spur (BLM) \n\n📅 DAY 6 | Fri\, Mar 13\n🥾 Organ Mountains → Tempe \n• 8:00 am – Leave camp• Morning hike in the Organ Mountains (right next to camp)• Late morning / early afternoon drive back to Tempe \n⏱ Drive time: ~6 hours🏠 Trip ends in Tempe \nCLICK TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arizonaoutdoorsclub.com/trips_and_events/new-mexico-road-trip-desert-peaks-caves-white-sands-spring-break/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jaddison Jordan":MAILTO:jbjorda4@asu.edu
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