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Activity Level

Beginner
Total beginner and can meet the standards below. Class Time: 2-4 hours per day Distances: Can walk/ hike/ paddle 3 miles in a 2-4 hour time period on the surface and elevation types listed below Surfaces: Flat, even "on trail" or calm water paddling Water Exposure: None unless it's raining Altitude: Course location may be at elevations up to 7,000 ft Elevation Change: Little to none Equipment Used: Hiking shoes, hydration and day / fanny pack
Active
New to outdoor adventure but participates in a regular exercise program 2-3 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Very few committing areas where paddling, rappelling or climbing may be required. Class Time: 4-6 hours per day (possible camping) Distances: Hike/ paddle up to 5 miles in a 4-6 hour time period on the surface and elevation types listed below Surfaces: Steep, even "on trail" hiking. Some beginner climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls or calm water or class I currents if paddling Water Exposure: Shallow wading or stream crossing Altitude: up to 8,000 ft Elevation Change: up to 2,000 ft per day Equipment Used: Kayaks, hiking shoes, hydration, small pack, harnesses, ropes and helmets
Moderate
Some outdoor experience and regular fitness program 3-4 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Several committing areas where paddling, rappelling or climbing will be required. Class Time: 6-8 hours per day Distances: Hike/ paddle up to 8 miles in a 6-8 hour time period on the surfaces and elevations listed below some camping living in the back country Surfaces: Steep uneven "on and off trail" hiking with some scrambling using hands for pulling and balance. Some beginner to intermediate climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls. Some waves or class II currents if paddling Water Exposure: Waist deep wading and or multiple shallow stream crossings with a pack on Elevation Change: up to 3,000 ft/day Altitude: up to 10,000 ft Equipment Used: Kayaks, hiking / climbing shoes, hydration, small pack, harnesses, ropes and helmets, fall protection gear and advanced layers, simple rope systems for climbing and rappelling
Vigorous
Some outdoor experience and regular fitness program 4-5 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Very committing program with no options for early egress but certain obstacle evasion points along the course. Class Time: 8-10 hours per day Distances: Hike/ paddle up to 12 miles most days and live in the back country Surfaces: Very steep uneven "on and off trail" hiking with a lot of scrambling using hands for pulling and balance. Intermediate to advanced climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls. Abundance of waves or strong Class III currents if paddling Water Exposure: Must be able to swim under supervision in Class I current with a backpack Elevation Change: up to 4,000 ft/day Altitude: up to 14,000 ft. A doctor's release may be required Equipment Used: Hiking and climbing shoes, hydration, small pack, harnesses, ropes and helmets, fall protection gear and advanced layers, PFD, advanced rope systems for climbing and rappelling
Strenuous
Very experienced with outdoor adventure and regular fitness program 5-6 times per week which includes cardiovascular and active movement training. Very committing program with no options for early egress or obstacle evasion at any point. Class Time: 10-14 hours per day Distances: Hike/ paddle 12+ miles per day on the surfaces and elevations listed below and be able to live in the back country Surfaces: Very steep uneven "on and off trail" hiking with a lot of scrambling using hands for pulling and balance. Intermediate to advanced climbing or rappelling on steep rock faces and or water falls. Abundance of waves or strong Class IV currents if paddling Elevation Change: up to 4,000 ft/day Water Exposure: Constant, deep pools, fast current swimming up to class II possibly unsupervised for brief moments. Altitude: may exceed 14,000 ft A doctor's release may be required

Adventure Details

Sequoia Explorer (Activity Level - )

Our Sequoia Explorer destination gets you up close and personal with the largest trees in the world. Throughout this week of adventure, you will have a chance to visit high alpine lakes, rock climb up granite cliffs, explore deep caves, and pay homage to the mighty Sequoia trees. Our expert guides will take you from one adventure to the next and give you a real feeling of the wilderness playground so beloved by John Muir.

Price: $1550

Days: 7

Dates: September 6-12, 2009

Locations: Sequoia National Park, CA

2009 MultiSport Schedule
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DAY 1:

This is a travel day. Participants will arrive to a central meeting location in Los Angeles. LAX is the best airport for this adventure. Once our group is together, we'll travel to our camping site for the night in the mountains near Ojai.

DAY 2:

After a delicious morning breakfast, we'll drive a short distance to our climbing area. After a general introduction to the sport, we'll spend a day on the rocks doing top-rope climbing. Our routes will range in difficulty, allowing more experienced climbers to be challenged as well. After tiring ourselves out, we'll head off to our camping area in the Foothills of Sequoia.

DAY 3:

We'll head into the park first thing in the morning to start witnessing the beauty of the Sierra. The morning will be spent doing several local day hikes and seeing some of the famous sites including the General Sherman (the largest tree in the world). In the afternoon, we'll travel deep beneath the earth for a tour of Crystal Cave. This mammoth cave holds amazing formations and is well worth the visit. Our camp that night will be in the park.

DAY 4:

It's time to see the backcountry! After a general introduction to gear and packing techniques, we'll gear up for an overnight backpack trip into the highlands. This trail climbs steeply out of the valley offering incredible views of the meadows and waterfalls below. We'll take our time enjoying the sites knowing our campground waits at the top. After passing several lakes, we'll find our destination surrounded by a ring of peaks, most of which will still have snow on them. An incredible place to rest for the night.

DAY 5:

A relaxing morning of stretching and hanging out by the lake will leave time for those who choose to "grab" a local peak. Once everyone is ready, we'll head back down the trail from the day before, taking an alternate exit route. Being seasoned backpackers, it'll be a different story to enjoy the views from the day before. Back at the car before dark, we'll head back to our camping area from two nights before.

DAY 6:

This day marks our last full day in the park. We'll travel to more of the incredible locations that we missed at the beginning of our trip. Memorable waterfalls, beautiful meadows, and more await us throughout the day of easy hiking.

DAY 7:

This is a travel day. Back in Los Angeles first thing in the morning will allow people to catch early afternoon flights home. Although our journey is over, the memories will surely last a lifetime.

Note on Itinerary:

This course is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and other conditions.

Important Information about Air Travel:

Contact Sport Chalet Adventures prior to purchasing your airline tickets to confirm the trip has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

Price Includes:

Professional instruction; all meals; camping gear upon request; technical climbing equipment, and a Leave No Trace ethics card (see gear list for details).

Not Included:

Transportation from your hometown to the group meeting point; lodging before or after the trip, insurance of any kind; gratuities and items of a personal nature. Note: alcoholic beverages are not allowed at this trip.

Transfers:

If you require a transfer from the closest airport, just let us know and we'll arrange transportation for a small surcharge (typically $50-$100 depending on airport location).

Qualifications:

Participants must be prepared to hike 3-4 miles over uneven terrain while wearing a backpack at elevation (6000-9000 ft above sea level).

Weather:

Temperatures can range from 50 - 80° F during the day to 30 - 60° F at night depending on course location and time of year. Upon registration, a seasonal and location specific gear recommendation list will be sent electronically. Participants should arrive prepared for all possibilities by following the gear recommendations. This is a base version of our to-bring list. Items may be added depending on the time of year.

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