Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft.) can be a life-changing experience. Join us at REI Mountain View to learn all you need to know to complete a multi-day trans-Sierra backpacking trek to Mt. Whitney.
Come explore a slice of local wilderness south Yosemite and north of Kings Canyon. Chris Casado, co-founder of the Hell For Sure Challenge, has spent countless summers camping in secluded lakes basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Join Chris on a digital journey away from the National Park crowds,…
Join us for an inspirational and informative talk on Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney at REI Mountain View. Co-founder of the Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge, Chris Casado is passionate about exploring the Sierra. He’s spent countless summers camping in secluded lakes basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Join Chris…
Join TSX Challenge co-founder Chris Casado for an inspirational and informative talk on Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney, hosted by REI Mountain View.
Co-founder of Trans-Sierra Xtreme (TSX) Challenge, Chris Casado is passionate about exploring the Sierra backcountry. He has spent countless summers camping in secluded lakes basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Join Chris for a presentation of his favorite trans-Sierra adventure, a week-long 75-mile journey across remote sections of Sequoia…
Join Chris Casado and Mike Murphy, co-founders of the Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge at REI Mountain View for a digital presentation of their favorite trans-Sierra adventure.
2016 Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge recap To the participants and volunteers who contributed to our 2016 Trans-Sierra summer treks, thank you for making this summer among our most memorable. Our 3 teams, pictured above and below, ranged from 14 to 74 years old, and overcame obstacles of all sorts, helping each other reach goals some might…
Tomorrow we begin a series of 19 talks at REI locations throughout California dedicated to motivating and inspiring individuals of all ages to set and reach ambitious goals like summiting Mt. Whitney, or hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. You’re invited to join us! Relive the memories and laughs retracing the steps of…
Attend one of our Mt. Whitney classes an REI or Sports Basement near you.
Starts in Clovis or Lafayette, CA
Students age 13 – 17 are invited to embark on a transformative journey through the lake-studded high basins of the John Muir Wilderness on a one-week experiential learning adventure designed to support the development of outdoor leadership, environmental stewardship, and life skills.
Join us to explore the rugged beauty of the Big Sur and the hidden gems inside Los Padres National Forest.
Quickly identify the backpacking gear you need and get it delivered in a few clicks.