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Upcoming Adventures

may

26mayallday28alldayBig Sur Memorial Day Camping AdventureActivity:Camping,CoedLevel:BeginnerDays:3Capacity:8-10Availability:Early Bird

Event Photos

Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground by Ryan Tuttle

Big Sur River Gorge by Ryan Tuttle

Ewoldson Trail by Ryan Tuttle

Time

may 26 (Saturday) - 28 (Monday)

Location

Big Sur State Park

Event Details

Experience 4 California parks — Pfeiffer Big Sur, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, Andrew Molera and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve — and get a taste of everything the Big Sur coast has to offer for the ultimate Memorial Day Weekend road trip!

Explore ancient redwood groves, remote beaches and gushing waterfalls, enjoy back-to-back dinner parties at our cozy campsite, and fall asleep to the burble of the Big Sur River.

Join our supportive community of Shoestring Warriors and take back your weekend!

Photos by Triptographer Ryan Tuttle on our Big Sur Camping Adventure

Highlights For This Adventure

Get a taste of everything the Big Sur coast has to offer — redwood groves, remote beach access and bluff views
Explore 3 California state parks — Pfeiffer Big Sur, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, Andrew Molera — and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Take in the iconic view of 80-ft McWay Waterfall

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

Learn from our Wilderness First Responder/CPR certified trip leaders, no matter your level of experience
Connect with our community of like-minded people through Meetups and happy hours
Join our free Ambassador-led group hikes to train for your adventure
Borrow gear at no cost if you don’t have your own
Enjoy gourmet camp meals—everything tastes better outdoors
Get professional photos to remember your adventure from our Triptographers
Get your Shoestring Warrior Adventure Kit with curated souvenirs
Leave the planning to us—permits and campground reservations included

Shoestring Adventures operates with special use permits. A portion of your ticket goes toward protecting and preserving these parks for future generations.

Your Journey

Day 1: We’ll meet at our campground at 2pm for orientation, followed by a 2-mi hike on the Valley View Overlook Trail. Get to know your new friends over a hearty dinner, followed by a campfire-building lesson.
Day 2: After coffee and breakfast, we’ll enjoy a 4-mi hike around Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, which offers a taste of everything the Big Sur coast has to offer — redwood groves, remote beach access and bluff views. After a picnic lunch, we will take in the iconic view of 80-foot McWay Waterfall, followed by a 1.5-mi hike to Partington Cove.
Day 3: After breakfast and camp breakdown, we’ll take an easy 2-mi stroll through the understated Andrew Molera State Park. We’ll relax on the beach, enjoy a light picnic lunch, and dip our toes in the Pacific Ocean one last time before we depart.

Total: Approx. 10 miles

Schedule subject to change due to weather, camper ability/injury, natural events or park restrictions. Shoestring Warriors should be in good physical shape, but we will hike at an easy pace and take breaks as needed.

Your Guides

Trip Leader Canyon Grove graduated from San Diego State University with an degree in Recreation Tourism Management. With over half a decade spent as a head coach for high school lacrosse, he has a strong belief in teamwork when it comes to groups in the outdoors. He loves leading for Shoestring, not only for the personal opportunities to travel, but the opportunity to foster a welcoming community, enjoy delicious food, and make new friends in the great outdoors! He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and avid outdoor adventurer. He lives in Ocean Beach, San Diego. If he isn’t surfing, climbing, or backpacking, he’s working as a cellar person at a micro brewery and a guide for beer tours. LEARN MORE

Triptographer Shani Leead is an LA based photographer and content creator with a bad case of the doodle bug. She spends her working days connecting communities and organizations through the power of social media and the web. She loves traveling, hiking, camping, and beachin’! When she’s not outside, you can find her at comedy shows, concerts, or the movies. Her favorite fictional character is Walter Mitty (of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) and, if you haven’t already, she highly recommends that you watch it! LEARN MORE

Trip Level

While previous camping experience is not required, Shoestring Warriors must be physically fit and prepared to hike up to 4-miles. Check out our upcoming schedule of community hikes to train with us!

First Time Shoestring Warrior?

After registration, you will receive a Welcome Kit with a customized package list, introductions to your fellow campers, weather forecast and everything else you need to know to prepare for our trip.

Gear List

Provided by Shoestring Adventures

group first aid kit
group cooking gear
stoves and fuel

Required Gear (provided at no additional cost if you don’t have your own)

sleeping bag
sleeping pad
headlamp and spare batteries
tents (2 and 3-person tents will be shared with 1-2 other campers of the same gender)

Required Clothing

daypack
bandana
beanie
camp shoes
gloves
hat
sunglasses
insulating layer
rain shell
hiking pants or shorts
hiking shirt
hiking boots or shoes (broken in)
hiking socks
undergarments
long underwear/pajamas
bathing suit

Required Personal Items

ID & health insurance card
water bladder or bottles with minimum 3L capacity
SPF chapstick and sunblock
Toothbrush/toothpaste
deodorant
unscented baby wipes
small towel
contacts/solution
comb/hair band
bug repellant
hand sanitizer
prescription medications
personal bathroom kit: toilet paper, ziplock bags, personal wipes, hand sanitizer

Optional

camera and accessories
trekking poles (highly recommended for balance and to help reduce strain on knees)
small pillow
small multi-tool
camp chair

Transportation

Transportation is not included. While you are responsible for getting to and from Shoestring Adventures locations, we will help coordinate carpools for Shoestring Warriors leaving from Los Angeles. Passengers are expected to contribute to their driver for gas and wear & tear.

Getting There

Traveling from out of town? The closest airport is Monterey Airport—30 minutes from the Big Sur Valley. Most major airlines flying into San Jose and San Francisco International Airports have commuter flights to Monterey Airport.

If you plan to fly in the night before, you can find a place to stay on Airbnb. We will meet at 2pm on Day 1. We will leave Big Sur around noon on Day 3, so plan your flight accordingly.

Weather

Typical coastal climate in Big Sur during late spring includes daytime temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s, and nighttime temperatures in the 30’s and 40’s.

Health & Safety

Supporting the health and safety of participants is among our top priorities. All Shoestring Adventures trip leaders hold Wilderness First Responder/CPR, Leave No Trace and Food Handling certifications. In remote destinations, we carry a DeLorme inReach Explorer Satellite Messenger to contact authorities in case of emergency.

On the trail, we encourage campers to stay together, wear sun protection and stay hydrated. We minimize risk by keeping groups together while hiking, encouraging everyone to drink water and apply sunscreen, and making sure we’re prepared with gear appropriate to weather and our activities.

Not Included

Transportation is not included.
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for trip leader and photographer
Meal at local restaurant
Park entrance fees

Policies

Participants must complete our Registration Form and sign a Liability Waiver & Media Release. Please read our FAQ for more information and our cancellation policy.

Registration and Payment

We don’t want finances to be a barrier to the outdoors. To request a custom payment plan, email alyx@shoestringadventures.com.

Member Pre-Sale: $395
Early Bird: $440 (Begins March 2)
Regular: $485 (Begins April 27)

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Price $440.00 – $485.00

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june

08junallday10alldaySold Out!Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Backpacking AdventureActivity:Backpacking,CoedLevel:BeginnerDays:3Capacity:6-8Availability:Early Bird

Time

june 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)

Location

Yosemite National Park

Event Details

Join us for a 3-day backpacking adventure along the north shore of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, a 13.8-mile round trip journey featuring Tueeulala, Wapama and Rancheria Falls and the best springtime wildflower show in the park. This adventure has been added to our 2018 line-up upon special request from Shoestring Warriors Curtis & Allison.

Hetch Hetchy was once a majestic glacier carved valley rivaling the scenic beauty of Yosemite Valley. But in 1913, the United States allowed San Francisco to build a dam to provide water and power for the city. The controversy over the dam sparked our nation’s conservation movement, and no such intrusions in our parks have been allowed since. While we’ll never know what once was, we can still enjoy the awe inspiring beauty that remains.

Join our supportive community of Shoestring Warriors and take back your weekend!

Highlights For This Adventure

Explore Hetch Hetchy’s north shore with two of North America’s tallest waterfalls, Wapama and Rancheria Falls
Experience the best springtime wildflower show in Yosemite, featuring lupine, buttercups, monkey flowers and columbines
Pitch your tent beside Rancheria Creek and stargaze far away from city lights
Learn essential backcountry skills in a judgement-free learning environment

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

Learn from our Wilderness First Responder/CPR certified trip leaders, no matter your level of experience
Connect with our community of like-minded people through Meetups and happy hours
Join our free Ambassador-led group hikes to train for your adventure
Borrow gear at no cost if you don’t have your own
Enjoy gourmet camp meals—everything tastes better outdoors
Get professional photos to remember your adventure from our Triptographers
Get your Shoestring Warrior Adventure Kit with curated souvenirs
Leave the planning to us—permits and campground reservations included

Shoestring Adventures operates with special use permits. A portion of your ticket goes toward protecting and preserving this park for future generations.

Your Journey

Day 1: Depart from the campground at 9am. Our journey begins from O’Shaughnessy Dam on a gentle trail lined with oak trees and wildflowers, while Kolana Rock towers 2,000 feet on the other side of Hetch Hetchy reservoir. We’ll pass under 800-foot Tueeulala Falls, the first of three waterfalls on this trail. Around 2.5-miles, we’ll feel the spray and thunder of 1,000-foot Wapama Falls. From there, we’ll begin to climb above the lake, around Hetch Hetchy Dome and over Tiltill Creek, until we reach Rancheria Creek cascading into the reservoir over Rancheria Falls. We’ll set up camp here, then prepare a delicious backcountry dinner. (Total: 6.9-miles, 800-feet elevation gain)
Day 2: Over coffee and breakfast, we’ll decide how to spend our free day: explore the scenic Tiltill Valley, climb LeConte Point for a birds eye view of Hetch Hetchy reservoir, relax by Rancheria Creek, or all of the above? We’ll end the day with another delicious backcountry dinner.
Day 3: After a power breakfast, we’ll break down camp and hike out 6.9-miles toward O’Shaughnessy Dam, where our journey began. We’ll meet up for a victory lunch at a local restaurant before returning home.

Total: Approx. 13.8 miles minimum

Hetch Hetchy Valley Flora & Fauna

California newts aka “water dogs”, black bears, bats, lupine, wallflower, buttercups, monkey flowers, columbines, gray pine, incense cedar, California black oak and manzanita

Your Guides

Trip Leader Graham has a Master’s degree in Recreation Management at California State University-Northridge and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Health, and Exercise from the University of Nebraska. He has a collective of 7 years working for Outward Bound and various other collegiate outdoor recreation programs. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder, has taken his Avalanche 1 course and is working towards his AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification. He is an avid climber, surfer, backpacker and backcountry skier. He is absolutely stoked to live on the West coast where he can share his outdoor passions with others. LEARN MORE

Triptographer Lindsey is a professional photographer, artist, and barista, uprooted Southern California surfer at heart, and avid outdoorswoman. When not behind her camera or slinging lattes, she is usually behind a book or a map, plotting her next adventure. She also really loves mac n cheese.

Trip Level

While previous backpacking experience is not required, Shoestring Warriors must be physically fit and prepared to hike up to 7-miles. Check out our upcoming schedule of community hikes to train with us!

First Time Shoestring Warrior?

After registration, you will receive a Welcome Kit with a customized package list, introductions to your fellow campers, weather forecast and everything else you need to know to prepare for our trip.

Gear List

Provided by Shoestring Adventures

group first aid kit
group cooking gear
stoves and fuel
group bathroom trowel

Required Gear (provided at no additional cost if you don’t have your own)

backpack (60 liters or more) with rain cover
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
headlamp and spare batteries
tents (2 and 3-person tents will be shared with 1-2 other campers)
bear canister

Required Clothing

bandana
beanie
camp shoes
gloves
hat
sunglasses
insulating layer
rain shell
hiking pants or shorts
hiking shirt
hiking boots or shoes (broken in)
hiking socks
undergarments
long underwear/pajamas

Required Personal Items

backpacking cup, bowl, utensils
ID & health insurance card
water bladder or bottles with minimum 3L capacity
SPF chapstick and sunblock
Toothbrush/toothpaste
deodorant
unscented baby wipes
small towel
contacts/solution
comb/hair band
bug repellant
hand sanitizer
prescription medications
personal bathroom kit: toilet paper, ziplock bags, personal wipes, hand sanitizer

Optional

camera and accessories
trekking poles (highly recommended for balance and to help reduce strain on knees)
small pillow
small multi-tool
camp chair

Transportation

Transportation to Yosemite National Park is not included. While you are responsible for getting to and from Shoestring Adventures locations, we will help coordinate carpools for Shoestring Warriors leaving from Los Angeles. Passengers are expected to contribute to their driver for gas and wear & tear.

Getting There

Traveling from out of town? San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Reno/Tahoe International Airports are approximately 4 hours drive from Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance Station. Click here for a complete list of airports. You will need to rent a car to get from the airport to the park.

Weather

Typical late spring to summer climate in Yosemite Valley is warm to hot, with occasional rain (usually as afternoon thundershowers, especially at the higher elevations) with average daytime temperatures in the 80’s and nighttime temperatures in the 50’s.

Health & Safety

Not Included

Transportation is not included.
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for trip leader and photographer
Meal at local restaurant
Park entrance fee

Policies

Participants must complete our Registration Form and sign a Liability Waiver & Media Release. Please read our FAQ for more information and our cancellation policy.

Registration and Payment

We don’t want finances to be a barrier to the outdoors. To request a custom payment plan, email alyx@shoestringadventures.com.

Member Pre-sale: $395
Early Bird: $440 (Begins March 16)
Regular: $485 (Begins May 11)

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Highlights For This Adventure

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

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Your Guides

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First Time Shoestring Warrior?

Weather

Health & Safety

Not Included

Policies

Registration and Payment

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Time

Location

Event Details

Event Details

Highlights For This Adventure

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

Your Journey

Hetch Hetchy Valley Flora & Fauna

Your Guides

Trip Level

First Time Shoestring Warrior?

Weather

Health & Safety

Not Included

Policies

Registration and Payment

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Time

Location

Event Details

Event Details

Highlights For This Adventure

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

Your Journey

Your Guides

Trip Level

First Time Shoestring Warrior?

Weather

Health & Safety

Not Included

Policies

Registration and Payment

Ticket Section Title

Time

Location

Event Details

Event Details

Highlights For This Adventure

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

Your Journey

Hetch Hetchy Valley Flora & Fauna

Your Guides

Trip Level

First Time Shoestring Warrior?

Weather

Health & Safety

Not Included

Policies

Registration and Payment

Ticket Section Title

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