Off the Map: A High Sierra Wilderness Adventure
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Arrive at Florence Lake registration site. Participants need to observe the 10:00 am check in time. This allows time for the 30 minute ferry ride to pack station corrals at the trail head, lunch and the 4 mile hike to reach base camp by 5pm. Luggage will be transporte...
Orientation walk around camp area, Native American camp site, introduction to our Library on Sierra Nevada natural history and human history.
Guided hikes to local points of interest, free time, showers, social hour (snacks, wine and non-alcoholic beverages prov...
Guided natural history field hikes (choice of available options)
Longer hikes continue, most return to camp by 2pm. Optional art activities (instruction and materials provided) or walk to local hot springs/lake available for participants who are interested, free...
Choice of several hikes to local points of interest ( ranging from longer, challenging hikes to low impact walks) or in camp activities.
Longer hikes continue. Participants returning from shorter hikes have the afternoon free to relax, read, etc. (optional art a...
Guided natural history field hikes (choice of available options)
Longer hikes continue, most return to camp by 2pm. Optional art activities (instruction and materials provided) or walk to local hot springs/lake available for participants who are interested, free...
After breakfast participants carry their personal gear to the packing area beside the campsite and begin the return hike to Florence Lake with their guides.
Participants take the ferry across Florence Lake, pick up their personal gear at a designated spot near t...
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- Number of Lunch: 6
- Number of Dinner: 5
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