Advanced Backpacking Course * Evolution Basin * August 2-10, 2025
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Date: Sat Aug 02, 8:00 AM PDT - Sun Aug 10, 5:00 PM PDT
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Ambassadors,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers,
  • Cadettes

 

 

Evolution Basin is one of the prettiest places on Earth. This 36-mile moderate trip begins with a ferry ride across Florence Lake, then slowly climbs from 7,000' up to 10,000' to the Basin. We will make a base camp and have 2 layover days for hikes into the upper reaches of Darwin Bench, Muir Pass (12,000'), or around The Hermit, the iconic monolith that dominates Evolution Valley. This trip would meet the pre-requisites for Whitney, 2026.

 

Leader: Val Ross

First aider/co-leaders: Ann Funk, Lisa Sanchez, Allie Coulter

Trip date: Aug. 2 - Aug. 10, 2025

Permit Limit: 15

Distance: 36 miles (plus day hikes), rated Moderate

Trailhead: Florence Lake, Western Sierra National Forest

Broad Itinerary: Ferry across Florence Lake, connect to the John Muir Trail, and backpack south to Evolution Valley for a base camp. 2 day hikes up into Evolution Basin and Darwin Bench.

Estimated Cost: $150

 

Pleaste note : 85lbs is the minimum weight for all participants and the prerequisite of being able to carry 25-35lbs (20% of body weight) for this program*

 

Required Dates:

 

January 30th, 2025 7-9pm Planning Meeting ( Balboa Campus)

March 27, 2025 7-9pm Planning Meetings ( Balboa Campus)

May 4, 2025 8:30-4pm Mt Laguna

July 31, 2025 7-9pm Pack Check ( Balboa Campus)