We'll empty our pack and show you exactly what we take on each trip.

More people than ever are walking and hiking during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll talk some science and share ideas for hiking safe.

Whether you're a beginner or advanced backpacker discover fresh ideas for road trips, day hikes, and 20-50 mile loops in the Central Sierra.

Decompress with others off the trail. We'll take a moment to reconnect and share the challenges (Thorns) and positives (Roses) of our day or week.

Join us to explore off-trail routes in a relatively unknown slice of heaven south of Yosemite and north of Kings Canyon.

What should you include in your backpacking 1st aid kit? We'll show you what we include in ours and share ideas.

We'll share personal stories of things that have gone wrong on the trail and how you can avoid them.

Informal meet up with past and future TSX participants to catch up on what's new and share some Thorns & Roses from our day or week. BYOB!

Learn how your kids can join a TSX small group wilderness backpacking youth trek this summer.

Pick up some fresh meal ideas as well as tips on how to plan and prep for your next backpacking adventure.

If you've never been backpacking, start here! Get a brief intro to gear, logistics and safety and get your questions answered.

Get tips from our team and share ideas with past and future participants on how to train for a multi-night backpacking trek with TSX.

Get inspired to walk among glaciers, volcanoes and more with tips, pictures and stories on how to explore Patagonia on a budget.

Get inspired to complete a Trans-Sierra trek to the highest peak in the contiguous U.S, Mt. Whitney (14,505').

Join us for a fresh, fun interactive mixer as we attempt to crowd source the best Bay Area hikes!

Join us for a fresh, fun interactive mixer as we attempt to crowd source the best hikes in Southern California !

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and want to share it with others? Learn from us and build confidence to start your own business.

Informal happy hour for past and future TSX participants to catch up on what's new or get your pre-trek questions answered. BYOB!

Not sure what to bring on your summer trek? Bring your questions and let's talk gear.

Looking for a long-weekend backpacking outing? Get to know Kings Canyon's Rae Lakes loop.