ABOUT US
The Wilderness Basics Course is a comprehensive hiking and backpacking course offered once a year by the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter
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Welcome to the Wilderness Basics Course!

In Person Classes
10 classes are held on Tuesday nights for the duration of course. These series of lectures, presentations, and tutorials will guide you to experiencing the outdoors safely and responsibly.

Weekend Trips
Put what you leaned in class to practice! You will go on 4 different weekend outings lead by the Sierra Clubs experienced Outing Leader team. They will guide you as you lean how to navigate the wilderness.

Comunity
You will be taking the course with others who are also looking to learn how to backpack and explore nature. WBC has been the foundation for many friendships and travel companions.
“The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go.”

John Muir
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