Backpacking, Rockclimbing

Hiking, Snowshoeing

Kayaking, Mountaineering

Our Services
Join us and start Embracing the Backcountry...

Friendly, Professional, Experienced staff with optimal client/staff ratios.

Learning Outdoor Skills to any level of experience in amazing environmental settings.

Easy, online enrollment; Private/Group Instruction available

Learn techniques in wilderness navigation, backcountry and snow travel. Possess skills in planning, preparation, equipment and wilderness safety to take into the backcountry for any season, and making connections with people who share your interest in the outdoors.

Expect this to happen...

  • Experience the freedom of the wilderness
  • Leave No Trace values
  • Backpack with confidence and comfort
  • Stay warm in cold weather conditions
  • Understanding types of fabrics
  • Lighten pack weight
  • Invest your recreation budget wisely
  • Share fun times and make new friends/partners
  • Navigate with map and compass
  • Protect yourself and travel safely from nature's dangers
  • Understand high altitude acclimatization

Requirements of enrollment:

Be physically fit and able to hike 5-10+ miles with pack

Acquire appropriate/recommended gear

Complete all required forms

 

Upcoming Clinics

Rock Climbing & Bouldering

 
Big Bear
Joshua Tree
Sierras
Bouldering 101

Level 1 1-Day
$65 pp (incl. gear)

Apr. - Sept. Apr. 4 - Jun
TBA
Beginning Rock Climbing
Level 1 1-Day
$130 pp (incl. gear)
Apr. - Sept. Apr. - Jun
N/A
Beginning Rock Climbing
Level 2 1-Day
$150 pp
Apr. - Sept. Apr. - Jun
TBA
Anchor Skills
Level 2 1-Day
$155 pp
TBA

Backpacking, Camping and More!

 
Big Bear
Joshua Tree
Sierras
Beginning Backpacking

Level 2 2-Day
$245 pp

May - Oct Sept - June
May - Aug
Wilderness Backpacking
Level 3 4-Day
$485 pp
May - Oct TBA
May - Aug
Winter Camping
Level 2 2-Day
$255 pp
Dec - March N/A
Dec - Mar
Map and Compass
Level 1 1-Day
$75 pp
TBA
N/A N/A
Avalanche Awareness
Level 2 1-Day
$85 pp
Jan - March N/A N/A
Avalanche Awareness
Level 3 2-Day
$375 pp
TBA

Rental Equipment & Rates

Gear
1st Day
Add'l Nite
Snowshoes w/Poles
$15.00
$8.00
Trekking Poles
$3.00
 
Climbing Shoes
$10.00
$4.00
Crash Pads
$25.00
$13.00
Bear Canister
$10.00
$4.00
Sleeping Bags +20    
Sleeping Bags -0    
Backpacks    
Tents - 2-person
$15.00
$3.00
Tents - Family
$30.00
$8.00
Deposits are required for all rentals - no exceptions



We can guide you for:
  • Rock Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Wilderness Backpacking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Kayaking (rec. touring and whitewater)
  • Mountaineering
  • Adventure Racing
  • Backcountry Ski & Snowboarding
  • Group Outings
  • Team Building



Outdoor Adventure Services in Big Bear, California