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Destinations:


* Morro bay: [http://www.trails.com/activity.aspx?area=15068 hiking ], [http://www.kayakhorizons.com/ kayaking ], surfing, and [http://www.caladventures.com/jjriding.htm horseback riding ] on the beach. This might involve camping, if we can't find cheap lodging.  
* Backpacking in San Gorgonio wilderness (with option of climbing to the top of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gorgonio_Mountain San Gorgonio ], Southern California's highest peak).
* Camping at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gorgonio_Mountain San Gorgonio ]: It's the highest peak in Southern California, we'll do some intense [http://www.sgwa.org/trails2.htm hiking].
** This will be a 2-night, 3-day backpacking trip. Don't worry if you haven't done this before. We'll make sure you have the right gear (we will rent from the Caltech Y) and we'll plan the hikes so that everyone can enjoy them.
 
* Camping near the beach in Montana de Oro state park, near Morro bay: [http://www.trails.com/activity.aspx?area=15068 hiking ], [http://www.kayakhorizons.com/ kayaking ], surfing (including lessons from Sawyer), and [http://www.caladventures.com/jjriding.htm horseback riding ] on the beach.  
** This will be a more leisurely option with little mandatory hiking. We will do the various activities as excursions from our campsite.

Revision as of 00:15, 7 April 2010

Elisa and Sawyer are organizing a Murray-group summer trip.

Please let us know your preferences on the type of trip and the dates by April 10.

Options

Dates: Richard's availability is for the following week-ends.

  • 15-16 May
  • 22-23 May
  • 4-5 June
  • 18-19 June

Destinations:

  • Backpacking in San Gorgonio wilderness (with option of climbing to the top of San Gorgonio , Southern California's highest peak).
    • This will be a 2-night, 3-day backpacking trip. Don't worry if you haven't done this before. We'll make sure you have the right gear (we will rent from the Caltech Y) and we'll plan the hikes so that everyone can enjoy them.
  • Camping near the beach in Montana de Oro state park, near Morro bay: hiking , kayaking , surfing (including lessons from Sawyer), and horseback riding on the beach.
    • This will be a more leisurely option with little mandatory hiking. We will do the various activities as excursions from our campsite.