Price: $150 (All Inclusive) $85 (Trip Only)  Participants: 8 total (All inclusive – 6 maximum)

Refund Policy: $25 non-refundable service fee.  Remainder refundable up to 30 days before event.

Weather Dependent: This trip will cancel if rain is forecasted with full refunds provided

This women’s only backpacking excursion will take us on a 5.5 mile trek to Wildcat Camp in Point Reyes.  The trail offers great ocean views with moderate elevation gain.  This adventure is appropriate for all skill levels.  Once at the group camp ground, we will set up camp, where there is potable water and pit toilets.  We will enjoy an afternoon at the beach with a 1 mile walk to Alamere Falls which is a tidefall waterfall that drops into the ocean.   Our evening will be spent under the stars with plenty of time to socialize before settling into our tents for the night. The following morning we will enjoy the sunrise, have breakfast, break down camp and head back down the trail  between 10:00am and Noon depending on the preferences of the group.

Beginner participants will learn about properly packing and wearing a backpack, locating an appropriate campsite, tent set up, sleeping systems, water filtration, meal prep, fire making (if permitted), and leave no trace principles.

Participants will meet at the Palomarin Trailhead Parking Lot https://goo.gl/maps/dbuNfojkjU655RAZ8 at 8:30 am.  There we will distribute gear to all inclusive participants, pack our packs, and set off.

Skill Level:  No backpacking experience required.  Participants should have some hiking experience in hills.  This trip does require that you be able to walk with a pack, weighing 25-30 lbs, for a short distance.

Each participant will carry their own pack with their personal belongings.  Provided equipment, and group food/cooking equipment will be split among the participants to distribute the weight.

What is included in the “All Inclusive” Price:  Trip planning and guide, tents (double occupancy), campground permit, sleeping bags (zero degree), sleeping pads, backpacks, hiking poles (if desired), shared water filtration system, head lamps, Day 1 dinner, Day 2 breakfast, tea/coffee, hot cocoa.

What is included in the “Trip Only” Price: Trip planning/guide, and campground permit.  If you are missing some gear items, I do have rentals and if you want me to provide dinner/breakfast, just message me and we can discuss the price.

What is not included:  Transportation to/from the trailhead, trail snacks/lunch for day 1 and 2, lunch Day 2.

It is important to remember that carrying 25-30 pounds on your back is much easier than carrying it in your arms.  Packs are designed for the bulk of the weight to sit on your hips with your legs doing the work.  Equally important is to remember that we have to carry anything we are taking so being selective in what we take is important.  Participants will be provided a detailed packing list, prior to the event, with a virtual meeting 2 weeks prior to the event to iron out specific details.