Ancient Desert Survival Skills Backpacking Trip
Learn the Native Skills of America's Southwest and Enjoy this Desert Oasis!
-4-Day Trip - ALL INCLUSIVE
-Basic Survival Skills: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food
-Experience the magic of the Desert!
-Expert Instructors - minimum 15 years of experience
-Fully Insured and Permitted School - Don't Settle For Less!
-We teach Men, Women, and Kids - All Ages.
Ancient Desert Survival Skills!
Anza Borrego Desert Survival & Backpacking
This is a great backpacking trip that will introduce participants to the ancient majesty of the desert. The trip will not focus on mileage but rather on the experience of being immersed in the natural world. Participants will sleep under the ancient desert stars and learn indigenous skills such as fire making, stone tools, water and food collection, and preparation. We will explore an ancient desert Palm Tree paradise following a stream into the desert where the Cahuilla Indians once dwelled, hopefully we will see some endangered Borrego or Desert Big Horned Sheep for which the canyon got its namesake.
Click here to see photos from last year's trip!
The final night of the trip will include an optional solo where participants will sleep under the stars without other human presence, but deeply surrounded by the rocks, plants, and animals of the canyon. The backpacking trip has a lot to offer both physically and spiritually for anyone interested in deepening their connection to the desert and learning native skills.
 Day 1:
Arrive at High Desert Camp - welcome to the desert, explore around, cook dinner, sleep under stars. Night 1 includes our introduction to desert survival lesson.
Day 2:
Head out into the Palm Canyon, camp along the stream, eat lunch, and begin survival skills lessons - stone tools and fire-by-friction. Time will be available to explore, get wet, draw/journal, and experience the serenity of the desert.
Day 3:
Hike further into the canyon, establish main camp, and allow participants to search out a spot for thier solo sights (if they choose to participate in the solo). Continue survival skills lessons and end the evening with dinner and ceremony.
Day 4:
Wake up and return to base camp. Breakfast, share stories. Final survival skills lesson. Hike out.
Dates Offered:
April 23 - 26, 2009
Private Trips Offered On Request
Minimum Number Needed For Trip: 3 People
Maximum Trip Size: 8 People
Your trip includes:
Professional and experienced guides/instructors, permits and camping fees. All meals (dinner on day 1, breakfast/lunch/dinner on days 2 and 3, breakfast on day 4). ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION from the San Diego airport is available for a $30 fee. Transportation from the Bay Area is occasionally available upon request (fee depends on number of people).
Your packing list:
You will need to bring all the necessary clothes and backpacking equipment for the trip (pack, sleeping bag, tent, water bottle, etc) - an exact packing list will be provided upon registration. Backpacking equipment is available for rent for additional fees per item.
Directions? Details? How do I sign up?
The trip meets at the Anza Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California. The nearest airport is San Diego (SAN) - please discuss your travel plans with Adventure Out before booking if you are flying or require assistance reaching Anza Borrego. Click the REGISTER button at left and you will be taken to our online reservation system where you can view schedules and locations. Directions, maps, recommended packing lists, and other details will all be provided during the registration process.
If you have any questions, please call or email anytime - survival@adventureout.com - 800-509-3954 (Toll Free)
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