Wilderness Basics Course

2009 CONDITIONING HIKES ...

Being in the right physical and mental condition is the best way to enjoy this class.  These hikes are "extra credit", and are provided as a way of getting some physical conditioning on those weekends when we're not out on official outings.

View the conditioning hikes here

THE OUTINGS ...

The are the descriptions for the 2008 outings.  The final versions for 2009will be distributed in class and then updated here.

Desert Car Camp Trips for 2009

Desert Backpack trips for 2009

MT. WOODSON

Mt. Woodson is one of the local peaks.  As part of the class, we ask that all the students hike up it while we record your time.  Only you and the leaders will know your time, but it's a good way to see how your level of fitness compares with the rest of the class.  You can then choose the most appropriate outings.

Chart of Woodson times for 2009 class

2008 Woodson hike write-up

CLASS HANDOUTS

2009 Class Handbook  (caution, it's a big file, but it's in COLOR!).
2009 Class Schedule
FOOD! (we got a whole page on food ...)
Gear checklist/prices (Excel)
Gear weight spreadsheet (Excel)
2008 discount program information
Gear for Women.
Re-union letter

POSTERS

Download and printer posters for class.  Convince your friends to join you!

Poster 1

Poster 2

Sleeping bags and pads
Stoves
The weather
Backpacking on the cheap.
Compass basics
Leave no trace

One of the best ways to keep using your new skills is to join the Sierra Club.  There are many hikes every month as well as specialized groups you can join. 

Also, Jaye (our Social Director) publishes a newsletter with fun events around San Diego as well as some unofficial outings your leaders are going on that you can join.  You can find it at:
NC WBC Weekly notes on Yahoo.

The Natural History Museum sponsors a group called the Canyoneers that also has hikes you can join.