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April 5, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join TSX Challenge co-founder Chris Casado for an inspirational and informative talk on Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney, hosted by REI Concord.

Get inspired to hike Mt. Whitney. Chris Casado, co-founder of the Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge has spent countless summers camping in secluded lakes basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Join Chris for a digital presentation of his favorite high Sierra adventure, a week-long 75-mile journey across remote sections of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to the summit of Mt. Whitney. Learn the nuts and bolts of planning a multi-day backcountry trek, including gear, permits, weather and safety considerations, Leave No Trace principles, and protecting your food from bears. Find out tips for making a wilderness adventure of this magnitude a rewarding experience for all ages.

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Date:
April 5, 2017
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Organizer

REI Concord
Phone
(925) 825-9400

Venue

REI Concord
Willows Shopping Center, 1975 Diamond Blvd #100
Concord, CA 94520 United States
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Phone
(925) 825-9400
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Welcome REI Adventurers

For a limited time, we’re offering a $150 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 Feb 13th

The $150 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 Feb 13th, 11:59pm.