Outdoor Adventures
Backpacking Trips
Our backpacking program is designed to make backpacking accessible for everyone. On all trips, transportation will be by carpool, with arrangements made at the pre-trip meeting. If you don't own a car, or don't have some of the equipment, don't worry! We'll arrange carpooling, meals and equipment during the pre-trip meeting. Any rentals that you need are 50% off of our regular prices.
Weekend trips will leave as early as possible on Friday afternoon, unless otherwise noted. It is essential that everyone attend the pre-trip meetings so we can arrange cook groups, car pools and equipment needs.
Backpacking the Lost Coast
Look for upcoming dates in our Spring 2010 Catalog!
The “Lost Coast” of southern Humboldt County is unique to the entire coast of California. It is the largest roadless area on this coastline, with 25 miles of dynamic ocean views and uncrowded beaches. This trip takes place on the northern segment of the Lost Coast Trail. Though the trail is moderately level, the soft sand and traverse rocks make it an ideal challenge for any backpacker. Food and carpool expenses will be discussed at the pre-trip meeting.
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 120
Program Fee: $55 HSU Students, $69 All Others
Program fee includes: instruction, camping and permit fees, as well as instructional materials. Transportation will be by carpool.
Registration Deadline: TBA
Backpacking in the Trinity Alps
Look for upcoming dates in our Spring 2010 Catalog!
Clear streams, grassy meadows, waterfalls, swimming holes, alpine lakes await in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. This backpacking trip offers the experience of back country exploration and the opportunity to meet other backpackers. The trip will consist of moderate high country terrain and cover 10-12 miles round trip. The specific trailhead and destination will be determined at the pre-trip meeting.
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 120
Topics Include:gear, clothing, food, packing and backpacking basics
Program Fee: $55 HSU Students, $69 All Others
Program fee includes: instruction, camping/permit fees, and instructional materials. Transportation will be by carpool.
Registration Deadline: TBA
Backpacking the Sinkyone Wilderness
Look for upcoming dates in our Spring 2010 Catalog!
The Sinkyone Wilderness offers hikers an alternative to the northern section of the popular Lost Coast Trail. This section is known for its varied terrain, dense old-growth forests, coastal bluffs and beaches. This trip is great for beginning backpackers who are looking for a bit of a challenge with plenty of magnificent ocean views! Carpool expenses are divided among class participants.
Pre-trip planning meeting is mandatory. Topics include: gear, clothing, food, packing and backpacking basics
Pre-trip planning meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 120
Program Fee: $55 HSU Students, $69 All Others
Program fee includes: instruction, camping/permit fees, and instructional materials Transportation will be by carpool.
Registration Deadline: TBA
News & Events
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper - the Banff Mountain Film Festival Radical Reels tour is coming to Arcata!
Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2009 Radical Reels Tour comes to Arcata on September 23, 2009. Hurtle down steep untouched powder, feel the cold spray of stomach-dropping kayak first descents, fly high with the world?s wildest BASE jumpers, and much more in extreme mountain sports.
