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Backpacking the Grand Canyon

December 17, 2024 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

Why join?

Join us for a fun, informative digital presentation covering all you need to know to complete a multi-night Grand Canyon backpacking trek.

About this talk

No matter your age, backpacking the Grand Canyon can be a life changing experience. Join us for a fun and informative digital presentation exploring some of the Canyon’s least TSX Challenge co-founder Chris Casado. Learn the nuts and bolts of preparing for a multi-day Grand Canyon trek, including permits, trail options, gear, Leave No Trace, safety and weather considerations. Learn tips on making your Grand Canyon experience rewarding for families and individuals of all ages. Space is limited. Please register to receive Zoom invite link.

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Group size limit

50 participants

Format

Live Zoom call, 40 minute interactive presentation, 20 minute Q&A

Your host

Christopher Casado

Chris is the co-founder of TSX Challenge. He’s been backpacking remote destinations the across the west since the early 90s and loves inspiring others to step outside their comfort zone and do the same. He lives in Orinda, Ca with his growing family.

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Welcome REI adventurers

For a limited time, we’re offering a $200 REI gift card to new participants who join one of our 2025 backpacking experiences. With REI Adventures now closed, we invite you to join us at TSX Challenge. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your trek
2. Use coupon code “REI” at checkout
3. Make $500 deposit by Jan 30th

The $200 gift card will be issued to you 60 days before your trek start date via email. Trek must be paid in full prior to issuance. This offer may not be combined with other offers. Promotion ends January 30th, 11:59pm.