Santa Barbara-Ventura Basic Backpacking Course

One always needs new gear…

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Almost time to start cooling off

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A blank map is full of possibility. But knowing how to turn it into a backpacking plan you’re excited about? That’s where the fun starts.

CalTopo ambassador Justin Simoni as: The Long Ranger walks through how he uses simple layer combinations, map objects, and tools to build a multi-day backpacking trip from scratch.

Watch Justin's beginner-friendly CalTopo tutorial and start planning your next trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=driEDRYAn3I

Our Memorial Day Sale is now live! Get ready for your summer adventures and save up to 25% off sitewide. Take an additional 10% off on a complete bundle, to bring the comfort of home with you on the trail.

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Check out Catalina while also helping

🥾Join the Los Padres Forest Association and United Water on Sunday, May 17th 9:00am at the Pothole Trailhead on Piru Canyon Road for the ribbon cutting of the improved Pothole Trail, followed by a volunteer day.
(Shuttle will be making trips from Juan Fernandez Parking Lot to the trail head from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

The event celebrates the collaborative effort to improve trail access to the area while bringing the community together for a morning of stewardship, connection, and time in nature!🌳

🌙🎣 Overnight Family Camping is BACK this June! 🏕️✨

Ready to unplug, unwind, and make unforgettable memories under the stars? 🌌 Bring the whole family out for an evening of fishing, camp vibes, and outdoor fun—no experience needed!

🎣 Learn to fish
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for beginners & families
🔥 Camp under the stars
💙 Make memories that last

📅 Event Dates & Locations (Fridays | 6:00 PM):
📍 Whittier Narrows Recreation Area — June 5, 2026
📍 Castaic Lake Recreation Area — June 12, 2026
📍 Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park — June 12, 2026
📍 Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area — June 19, 2026
📍 Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area — June 26, 2026

💲 $15 General Admission
🆓 Kids 13 & under are FREE

Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this fun family night outdoors!

👉 Save your spot now: bit.ly/OvernightCamping