Events

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Check out our online & in-person events for the long-distance hiking community! Click on each event below to register (for open non-member events) or to view access codes (for member events).

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Pacific Crest Trail Q&A

Ask and answer questions in real-time about the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A with new and experienced hikers. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Preparation: Putting Safety into the Doing." This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!

Continental Divide Trail Q&A

Ask and answer questions in real-time about the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)! This format will be an informal open discussion Q&A with new and experienced hikers. Topics can include gear, tips, strategy, resupply, food, and much more.

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Executing: Daily Safety is Built in." This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!

Trail Talk Tuesday: International Hiking

Let's talk about international hiking! Have you backpacked internationally and have some stories and experiences you'd like to share? Or maybe you're looking to backpack internationally and want some tips? Join in to share and get some great information - with maybe some laughs along the way.

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Exposure: Weather & the Elements." This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!

Hiker Happy Hour: Stay Healthy On Trail

Join fellow long-distance hikers and hiker hopefuls in this fun and themed meetup! Both new and experienced/alumni hikers are welcome. This meetup will allow experienced hikers to share their tales from trail, and will give new hikers some insight into trail life. Subjects can include injury prevention, preparation tips, nutrition, & more.

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Snow Safety (Part 1): "The Foundations of Safe Snow Travel." This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!

Trail Talk Thursday: Health On Trail

Join us for a hiker to hiker discussion about staying healthy on trail. Open to new and experienced hikers - come and share your stories and wisdom or listen in and bring your questions!

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Snow Safety (Part 2): "How to Safely Snow-Hike ." This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Snow Safety (Part 3): How to Navigate Your Campsite" This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!

Safety Sunday With Ned Tibbits

Meeting Subject: "Creek Crossings (Part 1)." This online meetup features Ned Tibbits of Mountain Education. We'll focus on safety in the backcountry, and will have an open Q&A at the end. Great for anyone taking on a long-distance hike!