Big Sur Backpacking Overnight

$375 
$200 for BAE Club Members

Overview
We supply experienced guides, delicious meals, the best equipment available, optional transportation on an overnight backpacking trip in Big Sur. The Big Sur Backpacking Expedition is great for beginner skill levels, with moderate physical exertion required. The course is only 5 miles round trip, is mostly flat, and is suited to most healthy adults.

The Trails
You will travel through shaded redwood ravines, with short sections in the coastal hills that overlook views of the ocean. The trails are mostly flat, but there is some up and down hill to cover, as well as occasional stream or fallen tree crossing. Trail length is only 2.5 miles pr day, moving slowly to enjoy the surroundings. Your guide will provide relevant  information on the trail, such as identifying common plants, animal sign, and other points of interest. We will stop often to rest, snack, and cover training and class activities.

Training
We will train you on the trip with instruction and hands on experience to become a better backpacker at any level. Get hands on with our equipment like water filters, camp stoves, GPS and more. Learn trip planning, safety & emergency protocol, wilderness skills.

Outfitting
We supply lightweight, modern, top of the line personal and group equipment. You will be issued a Kifaru Backpack- hand made packs with the best suspension available, Big Agnes Clear View Air Mattress, Headlamp, and a titanium spork and bowl BAE can provide a Big Agnes Encampment sleeping bag for $15. They are rated to 15 degrees, and contain an air mattress inside to prevent you from twisting up in your bag or rolling off of your sleeping pad, and have a pillow case built in that you can fill with your clothing. Click Here to see a video on the Encampments features.

Group Equipment: We will supply a Kifaru Tipi for the group, stoves, headlamps, and water filters & purifiers to resupply water from the creek. Group use sunscreen, wet naps, soap & hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and a garbage bag will be available, but feel free to bring you own in small container sizes.

Transportation
Round-trip transportation from our office in San Francisco to the trail head is available in our luxury off-road SUV's (its like a private jet inside) for an additional $30. We have very limited seating availability.

2012 Dates

3/17/2012
4/14/2012 Full
5/19/2012
6/2/2012
6/16/2012 Full
7/14/2012
8/18/2012

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Sleeping Bag Rental $20

Transportation- Round Trip San Francisco toTrail Head  $30

 

Recommended Packing List

  • Water Carry: You will need to have a container or containers for at least 2 litter of water. Platypus bladders in the 2l range are ideal. Camel backs, nalgenes, canteens, and even disposable bottles will work.
  • Medications: Remember to bring any and all prescription or other medications you may need. If you have crucial medications bring a few extra days supply.
  • Clothing: Pants 1-2 pair Shirts 2 Poison-oak and ticks can be along the trail. Long pants & shirts will help keep them away from your body. Socks 2 pairs. We prefer the Smart Wool running socks for hiking, but any synthetic, silk, or fine wool socks will work. Underwear 2 pair Synthetic, silk, or fine wool underwear
  • Jacket: Fleece or insulated jackets, used in conjunction with warm midlayers is the best way to pack for warmth and weight.
  • Rain Gear- Only bring a rain jackets and pants if you feel there will be the need that particular weekend, or if you are joining a winter time expedition. Rain gear is heavy, and often unused in the field. You can always bring it in the truck just in case.
  • ‘COTTON KILLS'- Cotton clothing is heavy, micro abrasive on the skin, stays wet for long periods of time, and is cold when wet. Synthetic socks and underwear will help keep you from blisters and chafing dry. Synthetic, wool, and silk garments are very light weight, pack down much smaller, dry fast, and are less abrasive than cotton garments. Shoes: A pair of hiking shoes with a pair of back up of running shoes. Shoes must not be new, and not older than a few year.

Cancellation Policy: Bay Area Expeditions reserves the right to cancel trips on short to no notice due to adverse weather conditions. Because we are a small business and there is high demand for our services, and our costs are very high, we must enforce a strict cancellation and no-show policy. For cancellations occurring 14 days or more there is no cancellation fee, and you will be able to reschedule or receive a refund. Cancellations made within 14 days of scheduled arrival are subject to no refund. You will be Required to Print, Sign and Bring a signed copy of our Release of Liability Click Here to view and print.