Events

Dec 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Get a jump start on making 2026 awesome! If you're a planner, you'll love some of the ideas and pro-tips we'll share. If you'd like to plan an adventure,  this session will give you the inspo and tools to rock your calendar. Bring your wish list, calendar, and a notepad. 

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Nov. 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm

We'll talk about how to get there, things to see and do on the island, hiking, backpacking the Trans-Catalina-Trail, Bison, island history, and many fun facts. Use Discount code "Nov15ecotour" for 15% off when booked through Catalinaconservancy.org. 

Oct. 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm:

Included topics: family friendly locations, snowy activities, planning: from weather to gear, car safety, gear maintenance, snow hiking & shoeing, and snow camping. 

Sept. 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm:

Learn about the best deal in town. A ten week course that includes four outings and multiple backpacking trips. You'll learn about the ten essentials of hiking, gear selection, camping needs, trip planning, topo and digital navigation, first aid, nutrition, and much more. A panel of staff and alumni will answer audience questions. 

August 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm:

No trail? No problem! Learn to chart your course using digital topo maps, create routes, mark waypoints, obtain stats and spot weather, and download printable maps and GPX files.

July 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm:

Know before you go, scene size-up, physical and environmental hazards, little and big critters to watch out for, food and water born illnesses. What is treatable in the field and what warrants an emergency. getting help, curating your 1st Aid kit, Red Cross App, and resources for learning more. 

June 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm:

Sick of granola bars and meat sticks? Lets get creative with our snacks while delivering energy and having fun. Freeze dried food is convenient, sure, but we'll show you some simple budget and weight friendly, easy to prep gourmet snacks and meals. There will be live demos. We'll share recipes and samples. 

May 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm:

Be a tourist in your own backyard. Find interesting and affordable activities and destinations, get the 411 on free entrances to great venues, learn to create budget getaways, and run-off with a birthday hauls. 

April 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Intro to creating a digital map, GPX, spot weather, smart watches, sos devices and apps for satellite communication, permits, first aid, and identifying stars, plants, and critters, 

March 19, at 6:30 pm:

Learn the parts of a compass and to use them. Understand topo lines and recognize what they tell you. Use map and compass together to set your course or find your location.