Category: Destinations

Emerald Bay Scout Camp

A short drive to the San Pedro Terminal, and we join a line of more than 450 Scouts in uniform, snaking around the building, waiting to board the ferry. We move forward slowly, like refuges, pushing our duffel bags in front of us, pulling our backpacks, and trying to keep touch of lunches, water bottles, hats, and sleeping pads across the terminal and eventually onto the ship. Finally the gang blanks are raised and engines start to vibrate as we ease out into the channel for our one hour passage to Emerald Bay, near Two Harbors on the island of Catalina.

August 2, 2010 1 Comment

First Practice Hike

The first practice hike is a critical event. It reveals the level of Troop aptitude and enthusiasm for backpacking. It also shows which Scouts and Adults are in good enough shape to actually consider a long-term adventure. Here is our story at Briones.

April 30, 2010 2 Comments

Fall Backpacking – Ventana Wilderness

In Northern California, there are only a few places to backpack in the Fall (unless you like snow) and the Monterrey area is one of the best. There are hundreds of trails, many overgrown and unmaintained, and lots of scenic views and interesting history. A huge fire ripped through the Ventana Wilderness Area a couple of years back, but it has just been reopened to backpackers.

November 14, 2009 6 Comments

Pt. Reyes National Seashore

Pt Reyes north of San Francisco is a great place for a day hike or an overnight outing. Scouts have been camping there for decades, but not always with an exciting hike up a waterfall.

October 14, 2009 No Comments

Hiking Through Yosemite

Scout backpacking from White Wolf to Tuolumne Meadows through Glen Aulin.

August 28, 2009 1 Comment

Coastal Hiking Areas

Northern California backpacking doesn’t get any better than these parks near the Pacific Ocean. Pt Reyes National Seashore – Hiking from Palomarin Trailhead to Wildcat Campsite

July 17, 2009 2 Comments

East Bay Scout Backpacking

These destinations are great for San Francisco or San Jose area Boy Scout Troops looking to do a practice hike or an overnight backpacking trip.

July 17, 2009 6 Comments

Sierra Nevada Wilderness Areas

Here are some great destinations for West Coast Troops – or any Troop that like to travel. Ansel Adams Just south of Yosemite, this wilderness

July 17, 2009 1 Comment

Lake Tahoe

There are many places around Lake Tahoe for Scouts to have fun. In the winter, there is skiing (cross country and downhill), boarding, and snow camping –

July 17, 2009 1 Comment

Emigrant Wilderness

Emigrant Wilderness is one of the most popular places for Northern California groups to complete a 50 mile backpacking trip. There are so many trailheads, lakes, and

July 17, 2009 8 Comments

Yosemite

There is no place in the world like Yosemite! Whether you are driving around the Valley, wandering through the giant sequoias in the Mariposa Grove,

July 17, 2009 10 Comments

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