Car Camping San Francisco

Yosemite - Easy Backpacking to May Lake and Camping

Easy overnight backpacking to a scenic, alpine May lake in Upper Yosemite on Saturday. **Epic campsite next to an alpine lake, overlooking the granite walls and Mt Hoffman, close to some fun hiking trails:). Prior backpacking or camping experience is required for this trip. I may join later in the afternoon or skip this altogether, so people need to be self-sufficient as well as team player :)** If anyone wants to camp in the Yosemite Valley on Friday, you'll have access to the backpackers' campground with this permit. $8 pp Please respond to all the questions when you RSVP and I'll shortlist people for the lottery based on those who meet the pre-reqs. Prior camping experience is highly recommended. Also, it can get cold at higher elevations - 8000' to 9000' at our camping and backpacking spot. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed after you confirm via venmo/zelle** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the requisite level of details. Please be specific if you can only go with a carpool. * ***Trail:*** *\~2.5 miles r/t, \~500'+ elevation gain* * **Plan:** Backpacking on Saturday with optional summit hike * **Cost**: $15 pp for Backpacking permit * **Carpool**: based on confirmed people and carpool availability * **Trip confirmation:** Your participation is confirmed after you have answered the pre-req questions, made the payment, and get a confirmation from me * **Waitlist:** Feel free to DM me if you have any issues with getting on the Waitlist As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquette Rain or shine :) If you do not know about the "Leave No Trace" policy, please search for it, or this event is not suitable for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organisers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. When you RSVP or attend any event, you agree to WAIVE any and all LIABILITY. The hosts and organizers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse and misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group

Nevada City Foraging Campout

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) This retreat includes 3 nights of camping with hot showers, all meals with farm and foraged fresh ingredients, and 4 days of Sierra Nevada ecological and foraging programming, including: * swimming in the Yuba River * edible & medicinal plant foraging * basket weaving from gourds & pine needles * making natural sodas * acorn & bay nuts We'll be camping together on a beautiful ranch with a sauna that's 5 minutes from the river All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

Homoto's Queer Biker Invasion of Death Valley! (On road route - 3 days)

Some Off-Highway riding before and at Homoto's QBIDV

Camp Django Presents: Gypsy Jazz Live

This concert celebrates the music and legacy of the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt by presenting some of the most accomplished international stars in the world of jazz manouche (more commonly known as gypsy jazz). Meetup members have seen most or all four of these musicians in various combinations and settings over the years and likely recall how good they are! The musicians, on guitar and violin, are: Jimmy Grant, Paulus Schäfer, Eva Slongo, and Tim Kliphuis. They will be preceded by an opening set by the Modern Jazz Hot Club. The concert is about two hours long, with a brief intermission after the opening set. Note that this event is on a TUESDAY night. SEATING is General Admission, except for VIP-priced seating in the first row. TICKETS: **Buy your own tickets.** *NOTE that you can save money on the ticket prices by teaming up with others to buy 2 or 4 tickets at a time.* Prices range from about $25 to $43 per person, depending on whether you buy individually or in groups. Feel free to use the Meetup Event Page to coordinate with others on joint ticket purchases. MORE INFO: https://events.humanitix.com/camp-django-presents-gypsy-jazz-legends-live-berkeley TICKET PAGE: https://events.humanitix.com/camp-django-presents-gypsy-jazz-legends-live-berkeley/tickets LOCATION is the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 2619 Dwight Way. It's a one-mile walk (somewhat uphill) from downtown Berkeley BART. Folks also have the option of taking AC Transit from either downtown Berkeley BART or Rockridge (Oakland) BART to a bus stop near the church. WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: Let's aim to meet inside the venue when the doors are scheduled to open, at 6:15 p.m. (about 45 minutes before showtime). HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with short, salt-&-pepper hair and glasses. (See my pic with my Meetup profile.) I'll send my phone number to RSVPers before the show, and will post a Comment on the Meetup Event Page when I get seated. MORE INFO: https://jimmygrant.net/ https://www.evaslongo.com/en/music/ https://stringsmagazine.com/violinist-tim-kliphuis-on-playing-gypsy-jazz/

6 Days 5 Nights Vegas Grand Canyon Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Trip

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DHbwKJH7NdV2KqDs3BO7Q2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DHbwKJH7NdV2KqDs3BO7Q2) Thu Oct 22 Day 1 : Meet and Stay in MGM Grand Resort Mixed Shared Room or Similar Fri Oct 23 Day 2 : Drive Grand Canyon and stay in the Motel of the Town Page Mixed Shared Room Sat Oct 24 Day 3 : Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Band stay in the Motel of the Town Page Mixed Shared Room Sun Oct 25 Day 4 :Hear Back to Vegas and Stay in MGM Grand Resort Mixed Shared Room or similar Mon Oct 26 Day 5:Have fun in Vegas. Stay in New-York Hotel Mixed Shared Room or similar. Mon Oct 27 Day 6:Take the flight head to where you come from. **Reserve Carpool or Driver** [https://www.extremelyshy.com/sanfrancisco&bo4dj8](https://www.extremelyshy.com/sanfrancisco&bo4dj8) * Carpool: You will be assigned to a vehicle and receive the driver‘s info from email. Let the driver scan your QR code to access your carpool service. Keep a group with your driver. * Driver: You will receive driver instruction in your confirmation email. Scan the QR code from the passenger to provide your carpool service to get paid under the [Payout Policy](https://extremelyshy.com/pages/pricing) **What’s included** * Gas, Vehicle Rental, Driver Effort, 5 Nights Accommodation **Liability** * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. * You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. * All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

Zion and Bryce Hiking and Glamping

Unreal hoodoos? Check. Slot canyons? Majestic overlooks? Check. All this and more (like heated tents with electricity) await you during our Women’s Hiking and Glamping in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon weekend adventure! **BRYCE CANYON HIKING AND BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CANYONEERING** Escape to prehistoric Utah where you’ll hike stupid-pretty trails in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. Wade through the Virgin River below 1,500′ canyon walls in the Narrows. Spend an entire day exploring Bryce Canyon National Park. Ghost the tourists as you wander deep into orange hoodoos. Explore areas of Zion so remote, they can only be reached by rappelling, scrambling, and down-climbing on a beginner-friendly canyoneering route. **ZION NATIONAL PARK’S SCOUT LOOKOUT** Beastmaster up the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout and enjoy some of the best views in Zion National Park. You’ll hike through Refrigerator Canyon, and shimmy up all 21 of Walters Wiggles to Scout Lookout with panoramic views of Zion Canyon and Virgin River. Afterward, dry your pits as you descend the trail to an easier hike around the scenic streams of Upper and Lower Emerald Pools. **GLAMPING** Every night you’ll rest your head in Insta-worthy glamping tents bordering Zion National Park. Kick it by the campfire under a diamond sky with goddesses who aren’t afraid to get dirty. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Shenandoah Hiking, Winery, And Sunsets Weekend

**Summits And Sips** Imagine finally treating yourself to a girls’ weekend. Only instead of sitting on someone’s living room floor fielding texts from your partner (“WHERE IS MY PRESCRIPTION NASAL SPRAY”) you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail. Eating picnics you didn’t have to pack. And tossing back Virginia wine with women who make you laugh until a you pee a little. Trade the daily hustle for mountain magic with the ultimate long weekend hiking in Shenandoah National Park. This is a more laid-back hiking adventure––active without being hardcore. We’ll explore sections of the Appalachian Trail by day, including Mary’s Rock, Whiteoak Canyon, and Hawksbill Mountain. And we’ll savor golden sunset hikes to Bearfence and Stony Man before our evening PJ parties. Our SHE-nanigan Shuttle will be conveniently parked to save us from sweary uphill climbs, whisking us away to our trailheads, an afternoon wine tasting, and our picturesque lodges with local, chef-made meals. This much beauty and sisterhood in one long weekend will feel illegal. But we promise the park rangers won’t kick us out. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-shenandoah-hiking-winery-and-sunsets-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-shenandoah-hiking-winery-and-sunsets-weekend/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

San Francisco Roundabout Part 1 (of 3)

Moab Hiking, Rappelling, And Off Road Weekend

Your salt lamp is trying its best to inspire but sometimes, you need the real thing. Escape into the russet vistas and sublime arches of this 4-day women’s multisport adventure in stunning Moab, Utah. This is your golden ticket to lace up those hiking boots and leave real life behind as we explore both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Marvel at the colossal swoops of sandstone that frame the breathtaking landscapes like a picture. Summon your inner mountain goat as you scramble up slick rock and skip across sand dunes. Escape the crowds to discover an otherworldly quiet no meditation app can inspire. Slip into a realm that seems plucked from another dimension, brimming with rock dunes, fins, and hidden slot canyons. Suit up, tie in, and prepare to rappel over 100 feet to the secret canyon floor below. Then do it all over again (AND AGAIN) on a beginner-friendly canyoneering adventure. You’ll scramble, downclimb, and maybe even wade through gorgeous, remote slot canyons. End the day with a stunning sunset hike to the most iconic spot in all of Utah. Show off those sick carpool skills as you climb into the driver’s seat of an off-road vehicle. Let the sand slap your face and the wind tangle your hair as you become one with ancient desert lore. Unearth ancient relics and dinosaur bones while navigating tunnels, ravines, hills, and arches. We’ll explore the unique town of Moab and check out the funky shops, food truck park, and restaurants all tucked in between two National Parks. Every day is a new adventure followed by the promise of the best night’s sleep of your life. Your unforgettable Moab Multisport Weekend starts with a breezy rendezvous at an airport hotel in Salt Lake City followed by a 3 night stay in our private Explorer Chick House. Hop in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle and let your guides handle the rest. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Big Laguna Lake

This hike is a "lollipop" on Big Laguna Trail at Mount Laguna. We'll start on Sunrise Highway, hike to Big Laguna Lake, do a circuit around the lake, and then return by the same route. The total distance is about six miles. The hills are small, so I'd consider this a long, moderate hike. This is a favorite hiking, equestrian and mountain biking area, and we've done similar hikes before. We did this hike about a year ago. For information, including some photographs, see [www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/311697988](https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/311697988/) Leashed dogs are permitted. **Meet at 9:15AM** at the **Penny Pines** parking area on **Sunrise Highway** near mile 27.3 (N 32 54.35 W 116 27.45). A parking pass is NOT required to park at Penny Pines. At 9:30 AM we'll start to hike. SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Take **I-8 east** about 40 miles to the Sunrise Highway exit. Turn north and follow **Sunrise Highway** (also known as County Highway S1) about 14 miles to the **Penny Pines** parking area just beyond a **cattle guard**. Wear good hiking shoes and suitable layered clothing, use sun protection, and take water. Take a camera if you wish. You might also want to take a snack. Call, send E-mail or post messages here if you have questions. The **weather** forecast (at weather.com) calls for unseasonably hot temperatures almost everywhere in the San Diego area, but somewhat cooler, with lots of sunshine, up in the Lagunas. It should be reasonable hiking weather. Keep your fingers crossed! CONTACT: Philip Erdelsky cell *619-866-8512* e-mail: *pje@efgh.com* Cell phone service is spotty and unreliable in the Mount Laguna area, but there is usually service at Penny Pines. There are no rest rooms at Penny Pines (and that's why there is no parking fee), but there are some along Sunrise Highway. The closest are at the Visitor Center at Los Huecos Rd. The above picture of Big Laguna Lake was taken several years ago, when the climate was wetter. The lake is smaller now. Blame climate change.

Smoky Mountain Boots and Roots Hiking

**OVERVIEW** Are you into endless views? Old-growth forests? Mist bouncing off a 100-foot waterfall hitting your face? Then spend a long weekend with a small group of women hiking the best trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (including parts of the Appalachian Trail). Channel your inner goat girl as you stroll through iconic scenery and listen to stories of the women who helped shape the Smokies. Take a brief break from the trail living out your pottery fantasies throwing clay on the wheel and sculpting your very own mug. Then kick back like a queen with nightly glamping near Gatlinburg, TN. **BOOTS = HIKING** Get your blues and greens in on three stunning hikes that don’t even look real. The views from Charlies Bunion and Ramsay Cascades are complete madness. Wind your way through pine trees and over classic creek crossings that make you momentarily consider a coonskin hat. (But not really, because animals ♥️) **ROOTS = HER-STORY** Did you know a woman was the first settler to move to the Smoky Mountains? You didn’t? That’s because Martha Jane Huskey Ogle’s husband called dibs on the fame. Learn about the deliciously woman-heavy history of a wilderness that man tried real hard to claim as his own. Your Explorer Chick guide will drop all the juicy gossip, connecting you to the goosebumpy sisterhood who walked before you. Deep dive into Appalachian crafts straddling a wheel and molding a coffee mug with your very own hands. Local artists will guide you through the entire pottery process and only help when needed. After 10 weeks of drying, firing, and glazing, your mug will show up at your doorstep. Surprise! Relive the SHE-nanigans of your Smokies trip. **YOU FEELING MAX COMFY WHILE GLAMPING** Put your feet up in total Insta-worthy digs at our adorable glamping site minutes from Gatlinburg. You will sleep in a tent that has been tastefully decorated and luxuriously appointed with WiFi and temperature control – with meals freshly prepared at camp by your Explorer Chick guides. You only have one task after hiking: RELAX. **ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS:** * Hike the Appalachian Trail to the sweeping panaromic views from Charlies Bunion * Get up close and personal with the Smokies tallest waterfall, Ramsey Cascades * Learn how to work clay on a wheel as you create your one of a kind glazed coffee mug * Kick back at camp with breakfasts and dinners cooked by your Explorer Chick guides. * Sleep easy at our Glamping site with canvas tents outfitted with all the creature comforts. * Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes the logistics, transportation, navigation, meal planning, lodging, and everything between easy. * Geek out with supportive and encouraging Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour. **See the website for full details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)