A mild spring has blessed the Pacific Northwest, which means there have been fewer reminders that the season will progress, the heat will come, and it's time to make plans now.
Our calendar is a great place to start, and we've got trips planned through the year. And also, don't miss these other opportunities to hit the trail. From kids camps with the Y to a stewardship campout at Sunset Bay, the opportunities are wide.
There are no more excuses. Get out your calendar, check out these few highlighted opportunities, and sign up. If you have an activity you'd like for us to include, please email info@siskiyoumountainclub.org with details.
Kids camps: Backpacking, camping, outdoor leadership, natural science
Rogue Valley YMCA offers rafting, overnight camping trips
Join them for intro to rafting, an overnight camp at their new camp on the banks of Elk Creek, or a couple of campouts. Scholarships are available. Read more and register here.
Ashland YMCA planning youth backpacking trips
Cover up to 12 miles a day, build wilderness skills and see some amazing country. Planned for 6/29 - 7/4 and again 7/6 - 7/11. Read more and register here.
Summer adventure course for kids 14 - 18
Join Siskiyou Field Institute June 16 - 21 for a backpacking adventure into the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and a whitewater kayaking trip on the Rogue. The cost is $1,000 and includes all food and gear. There are scholarships available. Learn more and register here or email edmanager@thesfi.org.
Hands on natural sciences camp for all ages
The South Slough Reserve is hosting a series of camps for kids of all ages. The hands-on activities extend from the beach to the forest. Read more about the camps and register here.
Volunteer on the PCT, Oregon Coast, Siskiyou Mountains
Southern Oregon Trail Alliance gains traction
The Grants Pass-based nonprofit has had a major leadership transition and is planning another work party on the Mule Mountain Trail this Saturday, May 17. Read more and subscribe for updates here.
Hit the PCT
The PCTA is planning trips on May 27 and June 6 - June 8 in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Read more and sign up here.
Klamath Trails Alliance work parties
The Klamath Falls-based group has work parties planned May 21, May 24. Learn more about those here, and learn more about KTA here.
Sunset Bay campout with TKO
A Portland-based trails group is planning a work party at Sunset Bay July 11 to 14. Campout for free and spend each day brushing, logging, and treading out the nearby network of trails that extends to Cape Arago. Read more and sign up here, or check out TKO's full calendar.