Santa Barbara-Ventura Basic Backpacking Course

09/07/2026

Great trail clothing at affordable prices. Give them a try

Terignota

09/06/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and on the trail, preparedness starts with the Ten Essentials.

Before you hit the trail, run through this list. It's not about assuming the worst, it's about being ready for anything, so a small mishap stays small.

🎒 Navigation (map, compass, or GPS)*
☀️ Sun protection
🧥 Extra clothing
🔦 Illumination
🩹 First-aid supplies
🔥 Fire
🛠️ Repair kit and tools
🍎 Extra food
💧 Extra water
⛺ Emergency shelter

Pack it, know how to use it, and you're set for whatever the day brings.

*A quick note on navigation: a map and compass are essential, but a GPS device or satellite communicator (like a Garmin inReach) can be a lifesaver when things go wrong. It can call for help even without cell service. If you hike in areas with unreliable signal, this is one essential worth investing in.

Save this post for your next trip, and tag a hiking partner who needs the reminder.

09/04/2026

Two weeks out. Save your seat under the oaks. 🌳 Our Annual Fundraiser is Saturday, September 20 at Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta in Ojai - dinner, live music, and prize drawings on items donated by businesses and friends from all over the valley and well beyond.
This is the night that keeps an all-volunteer team in the field. And this year we’re kicking off a $100,000 campaign for a new mobile command post: a truck built to reach our toughest terrain and carry the mapping, satellite, and radio tech behind nearly every rescue we run.
🎟️ Tickets + donations at the link in our bio.
Boccalis SantaPaula

09/03/2026

Our 2026 Online Silent Auction is back September 23–October 4, and you’re going to want to see what’s up for grabs!

Returning favorites include a Fletcher Chouinard Designs: FCD Quiver, a Lake Arrowhead getaway, and an Island Packers, plus exciting new offerings from Spectre Dive Boat, with an unforgettable Channel Islands diving and snorkeling adventure, and RAREFORM, makers of stylish, one-of-a-kind bags crafted from repurposed billboards.

There’s something for everyone, and every bid supports the wild places we all love.

👀 Take a sneak peek at this year's incredible donors: https://ow.ly/WFAS50ZHq8Q

08/20/2026

A rechargeable whistle

08/17/2026

BBC class of 2027 is right around the corner

https://www.vice.com/en/article/americans-spend-93-of-their-time-indoors-a-doctor-explained-what-thats-doing-to-us/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATvdJJwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMrwqw3IvLhZssDweE2lxg8qAC1Y3WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR65J24xStW5BOXLs2J8q5zo6hnFla3Qcv7dVqxO5wxJQiH3MxmajNfV1z9COg_aem_5ZNhu543C-1Cvtoj-ii-3w

Most people don’t describe their problem as being indoors too much. They say they’re exhausted. Anxious. Wired at night and foggy.

08/12/2026

THRU-HIKING THE CONDOR TRAIL, 8/15 - 12PM

LPFA’s Wheeler Gorge Summer Interpretive Programs wrap up this Saturday, August 15th with a presentation by Addison Jerlow on his 2025 thru-hike of the Condor Trail! The talk begins at 12pm inside the center and donations are welcome.

Join us for a family-friendly presentation on the 420-mile Condor Trail that traverses the Los Padres Forest from Lake Piru to Monterey. Addison will be sharing photos and stories from his FKT-setting thru-hike of the trail, as well as sharing tips and answering questions for those interested in planning their own hike on the Condor Trail. Bring your friends and family, and we’ll see you SATURDAY at the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center!

08/06/2026

onX just added 24/7 emergency rescue coordination directly into its navigation apps — no extra hardware, no claims process, no out-of-pocket costs. Would you add this before your next backcountry trip?
https://www.active.com/outdoors/articles/onx-sos-emergency-assistance-launch?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=onx-sos-aug

07/30/2026

Join us at our next monthly hike to Two Trees! Come spend your Saturday morning exploring Ventura’s hills with good people and even better views.

Click the link to register and reserve your time slot. We look forward to seeing you on the trail!

https://givebutter.com/two-trees-hike-saturday-aug-15-2026