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New on the website .....

2009 Conditioning hikes added in "Course Goodies".

What is WBC?
The perfect way to learn how to backpack!  This is a
10 week course, with lectures starting on January 12, 2010, and meeting every Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at San Pasqual High School in Escondido. In addition to these lectures, you will go on 4 overnight trips, guided by experienced Sierra Club Chapter Outings Leaders. The course has introduced thousands of women and men to safe, comfortable wilderness experiences. After completing the course, you will be experienced in hiking and backpacking, and will be able to do it confidently and safely.
Along the way, you'll meet some nice people, see some beautiful places right here in San Diego County, and may surprise yourself with what you can do.

The cost of the course is just $100 (cash or check only), and includes a compass, guidebook, notebook, handouts, and admittance to all outings.

There is no pre-registration for the North County WBC.  Just sign up the first night of class.  Registration starts at 6:30.

Which WBC?
This website describes the WBC course put on in the North County, in Escondido.  There is a sister course that is given in Mission Valley that starts one week later.  Find out more about the differences by clicking here, or go directly to the Mission Valley classes website.

 

 

January 21, 2009

What's  the North County Group?

The North County Group is an entity of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club.  We are particularly concerned with conservation and environmental issues in North County. Once every year, our all volunteer staff conducts the Wilderness Basics Course. 

Key Dates (all in 2010!)

bulletJanuary 12 -- First class
bulletJanuary 16 -- Conditioning hikes start
bulletJanuary 23 or 24 -- evaluation hike
bulletJanuary xx, A-16 night
bulletJanuary xx -- REI night, Kearny Mesa
bulletJan 30 - 31 -- Desert Car Camp
bulletFebruary 13 - 14 -- Desert Backpack
bulletFeb 27 - 28 -- Mountain Backpack
bulletMarch 6 -- evaluation hike make up
bulletMarch 13 - 14 -- Snow Camp Backpack
bulletMarch 16 -- Last class
bulletMarch 23 -- optional "11th" class
bulletApril 10 -11 -- Reunion at the Lodge

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