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    • Wed, December 11, 2024
    • 6:45 PM
    • 6:45PM at Tavern + Bowl 930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
    • 6
    Register

    Year End Bowling Party!



    Join us for a pre-holiday gathering at Tavern + Bowl from 7PM-9PM. Registration will include 1.5 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and snacks! This is an open invite to both members and non-members but does require an RSVP.

    Start Time and Location: 6:45PM at Tavern + Bowl 930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101. We will meet at the front desk and move to our lanes at 7pm sharp.

    Event Specific Equipment: If you have bowling equipment feel free to bring it but it is not necessary

    Costs involved: $20 per person. This includes lane reservation, shoe rental, and snacks. $10 for attendees not bowling (includes snacks)

    Pets Permitted: No 

    Who to Contact with Questions: Ryan Chambers @ ryan.chambers.media@gmail.com


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sat, December 14, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Cowles Mountain Service Road
    Register

    Great Outdoors San Diego - Cowles Mtn & Pyles Peak

    WhenSaturday 12/14/24 at 1:05 PM (Planning to make this a weekly or regular hike) 

    RequirementAll participants register online.

    Event Description: 

    Join Great Outdoors San Diego for a Hike at Cowles Mtn and Pyles Pk! 

    Join us on Saturday, 12/14 at 1:05 PM (We will start when everyone is ready 15 min) for a hike! A bathroom is provided at the start of the trail.  There is no water. Cowles and Pyles Pk can be strenuous for new hikers. Embark with us on a 7.12 mile hike along the mountain inspired by nature's creatures at Cowles Mtn & Pyles Pk.

    This is a great but challenging hike with magnificent views along the way. Find your inner self and enjoy seeing mini dust tornadoes and other exotic phenomenon before heading back with dusty shoes and inspiration in tow!

    This is a moderately challenging 7.12 mile out-and-back along Cowles Mtn and Pyles Pk in the San Carlos area with continuous views and 2,389 feet in elevation change. It is open to members or non-members.

    DetailsWe’ll take a hike along Cowles Mtn and Pyles Pk at a viewpoint with views.  

    Host:  Jeremiah O’Neal 619-788-9407

    TrailCowles Service Road >> Cowles Mtn >> Pyles Pk >> Cowles Mtn >> Barker Way

    Length: 7.1 miles

    Difficulty: Difficult

    Elevation Gain: 2,389 feet

    RSVP: Please register using this link

    Meeting Location(by Google Map): https://maps.app.goo.gl/KL7Eq9AQzbTreUCbA 

    Note: (Please park on the left side of the road away from the houses)

    Meeting Date & Time: Saturday, 12/14 at 1:05 PM - We will plan to start when everyone is ready (15mins after start time at latest).

    ParkingStreet parking near the chain link fence

    Cost: None

    Time Commitment: Plan for approx 3 hours. However, we will turn back before Pyles Pk if the time to complete the loop exceeds 3 hours which it shouldn’t.

    Useful information: Cowles Mtn is a very popular trail with many hikers. Take caution around children and parents with babies. Allow joggers to pass. Tell people in front when you wish to pass and feel free to say Hi/Good afternoon. Hikers are very friendly here. There are rattlesnakes and the bees in the summer can be aggressive. Bring with you some form of eye protection, water, and some kind of jacket during the colder months and sunscreen during the hot months. Additionally, the banks on either side of the trail are very slippery. Most of all, keep a good pace and you will have a lot of fun.

    Dogs: Though dogs are permitted, signs on trail advise that you do not bring animals on this trail. In addition, rattlesnakes can be found on this trail. Read the warning signs carefully and please use your best judgment. 

    Map of hike: This is the path we will take. Return through Barker Way Trail due to Cowles Service Road being extremely slippery on the return.

    Note: The final portion of Pyles Pk can be extremely slippery on the return. Please be careful.

    Trail Details: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1x8ixPJWePM2qEtzIdv7KeKMuZ8ACbEg&usp=sharinghttps://maps.app.goo.gl/VjUipyfWJK2FJDar9 




    • Sun, December 15, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Poco Montana Vineyards, 23136 Vista Ramona Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
    Register

    Holiday Party at Poco Montana Vineyards & Winery


    Please join the San Diego Great Outdoors holiday celebration, Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at Poco Montana Vineyards & Winery. Bring the holiday cheer with fresh air, friends, and festivities. Possible short hike to tour the property, board games, a white elephant gift exchange, and an ugly sweater contest!

    We will share a holiday meal prepared by Daniel. Tamales, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, meat stuffing, cranberry sauce, and salad. Please bring a holiday themed appetizer or dessert to share and a white elephant gift valued at $20 or less.

    Start Time and Location: 1pm-8pm at Poco Montana Vineyards and Winery, 23136 Vista Ramona Road, Ramona, CA 92065

    Event Specific Challenges (stairs, animals, allergens): Dog on property, stairs, slightly hilly walk from the parking lot to the event space. If you have physical challenges please park in the designated ADA space near the tasting room

    Parking and Directions: The vineyard is located on the east side of Ramona. From Main Street and Tenth Street in downtown Ramona, Travel East 0.7 miles, turn right onto Third Street which turns into West Old Julian Hwy, which then turns into Vista Ramona Road for 2.8 miles. 900 Feet pass Sageland Drive turn left into the Vista Ramona Estate. Continue down the road 0.3 miles to 23136 Vista Ramona Road, Poco Montaña Vineyards & Winery.

    The main parking lot is the first lot and dirt driveway on your left. For ADA parking or those with mobility issues, please continue up to the paved driveway on the left just past all the Italian cypress trees. Follow the drive way up to the tasting room. There are two designated ADA parking spots near the entrance to the tasting patio.

    There is also, limited parking near the tasting room for those with mobility issues without an ADA placard.

    Please Park in the first parking area if able. If you need to drop off passengers or supplies at the tasting room or need more accessible parking, continue along the cypress trees to the main driveway.

    From Temecula: Take the 15 Fwy South to Hwy 78 East into Ramona, turn left onto Main Street.

    From Los Angles Take the 5 South to the 78 East into Ramona, Turn left onto Main Street.

    From San Diego take the 67 East into Ramona.

    From the South Bay Take the 8 East to the 67 into Ramona.

    Costs involved: If able, bring a white elephant gift valued at $20 or less

    What to Bring: a holiday themed appetizer or dessert. If your last name starts with A-J bring an appetizer, if your last name is K-Z bring a dessert! Don't forget your ugly sweaters and your favorite game

    Pets Permitted: Yes

    Who to Contact with Questions: Daniel Castro @ 760-996-7853 or daniel@pocomontana.com


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Thu, December 19, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Register

    Monthly Core Group Meeting

    Smokey and The Brisket BBQ in La Mesa - Bipper Media

    The Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) Core Group meets every month to conduct GOSD business and share a meal together. Members and interested others are welcome to join. If you'll be joining us, please RSVP. If joining, please meet at Smokey and the Brisket BBQ at 6:30pm sharp to order food and walk over to the meeting location at 6:45pm. The meeting will be conducted at a member's home near by at 7:00pm. Feel free to bring your own food or order upon arrival!


    Meet Up Location: 6:30pm Smokey and the Brisket BBQ, 5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Meeting Location: Drive/walk over to Tyler & Eric's Home for 7pm meeting

    Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM, Meet up at 6:30 (Smokey and the Brisket BBQ), drive/walk over to Tyler & Eric's Home for 7pm meeting start time

    Parking: Free on street

    Contact: Tyler Roosden (651.497.1611)

     

    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Wed, December 25, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Penny pines trailhead, 12031 Sunrise Hwy, Mt Laguna
    Register

    Christmas Hike

    Penny Pines Loop in the Laguna Mountain SRA 



    This hike is approx. 10 miles with 1400' elevation gain. Beginning at Penny Pines, we will make a loop that includes parts of the Big Laguna Trail and then we will cross Sunrise Highway and head back to Penny Pines via the Pacific Crest trail. If the weather is clear there will be fantastic views of the desert all the way to the Salton Sea along the Pacific Crest Trail part of the hike.

    Hike Start Time and Location: 9:00am at Penny Pines trailhead

    Hike Length: approx. 10 miles

    Hike Elevation Change: 1400'

    Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate

    Estimated Hike Time: 5 hours

    Hike Type (out-and-back, loop, shuttle): Loop

    Hiking Trail Details (AllTrails or Similar link):  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/big-laguna-mountain-loop-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map for an idea of the general trail conditions

    Parking Information: Adventure pass/National Parks Pass/Federal lands recreation pass required for parking

    Take I-8 East to Sunrise Highway exit, go north 14 miles, park on either side of the Sunrise Highway

    Hike leader Scott is available to carpool from Hillcrest for up to 3 passengers, please make arrangements directly with Scott via text at the phone number below

    Costs involved: Parking pass if not already owned

    Pets Permitted: No

    What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Water, lunch, snack

    Who to Contact with Questions: Trip leader Scott Opis @ scott_opis@hotmail.com, 202-257-2833

    *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

    1. Navigation

    2. Headlamp

    3. Sun Protection

    4. First Aid

    5. Knife

    6. Fire

    7. Shelter

    8. Extra food

    9. Extra water

    10. Extra clothes


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sun, December 29, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Coronado Marriott Wellness Center
    Register

    San Diego Biweekly Outdoor Pickleball!

    Coronado Pickleball | Coronado CA

    You’re invited to join Great Outdoors San Diego's Rainbow Picklers for pickleball! Players from both groups meet up every other Sunday. Newbies are more than welcome! Just bring a pickleball paddle and some water.

    Pickleball courts are located just inside the main entrance of the hotel on the right, next to the wellness center.

    Cost to play is $6.50 per person.

    Parking: You can park for free on the street, or pay $5.00 with validation at the Wellness Center. 

    Registration is open until the Thursday night before games – For example you must register/cancel for Sunday June 30th by Thursday June 27th. This helps us reserve the right number of courts. Any late cancellations or no shows will be expected to cover court costs.

    Come join us!

    Confirmation of attendance must be completed on the Swish App. Download the App and message Brent Sammons to be added to the group.

    If you have any questions, please contact Brent directly at sdlocavore@gmail.com 


    Date: Every other Sunday (eg, games Oct 20, 11/3, 11/17, etc)

    Time: 10:05 – 11:50

    Where: Coronado Marriott Wellness Center

    Cost: $6.50 per person to play. $5.00 for 2.5 hours of parking with validation or park on street for free.


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sun, January 05, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center, 4675 Tecolote Rd, San Diego, CA 92110
    Register

    GOSD Tecolote Canyon and USD Hike

    Join us for our monthly GOSD outing! This month we will be hiking the Tecolote Canyon Trail on Sunday, Jan 5th. This is a moderate 3.5 mile hike with around 500 feet in elevation change. This is an open invite to members or non-members and does not require an RSVP. 

    Details: We will begin at the Tecolote Recreation Center, hike through the neighborhood, up and through the University of San Diego campus, and back through the canyon. 

     

    SoCal Area: San Diego

    HOST: Tyler Roosden, 651.497.1611; Jeremiah O'Neal 619.788.9407

    TRAIL: Tecolote Canyon Trailhead

    LENGTH: 3.5 miles

    DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 

    ELEVATION GAIN: ~512 feet

    RSVP: No RSVP required

    Meeting Location: bv Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pxWB5WmrXaigrgir7 

    Meeting Date & Time:
    Sunday, Jan. 5 @ 9:45am - We will plan to start hiking at 10am

    Parking:
    Parking is available at the trailhead. Plan ahead and get there early to find a spot. Our suggestion is to drive up and look for a spot, if you can’t get one there is plenty of street parking available.

    Cost: Free

    Time Commitment:
    Plan for approx 2-3 hours 

    Dogs:
    The trail is dog-friendly, must be on leash


    Trail Details:

    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tecolote-canyon-trail--2 

    Note: This does not depict the route we will be taking, but provides valuable information


    What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials:

    Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

    1. Navigation

    2. Headlamp

    3. Sun Protection

    4. First Aid

    5. Knife

    6. Fire

    7. Shelter

    8. Extra food

    9. Extra water

    10. Extra clothes


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sat, January 11, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Del Mar Golf Center, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
    • 9
    Register

    GREAT OUTDOORS PUTT-PUTT SOCIAL

    Saturday January, 11 2024 - 11 AM

    Del Mar Golf Center




    Join us on a Saturday afternoon to enjoy some putt-putt golf in Del Mar. $15.00 gets each member 2 rounds of mini-golf (additional rounds can be added as a personal choice at personal expense). After we’re finished at the golf center there are several nearby restaurants where we can grab a bite to eat as a group.


    Location: 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/jv5uNy7kNQj5QKfFA


    Cost: $15/member


    Trip Leader: KJ Archer 619.221.3214


    If this is an event you are interested in but cost is a factor, please reach out to VPO KJ Archer.


    • Thu, January 16, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Register

    Monthly Core Group Meeting

    Smokey and The Brisket BBQ in La Mesa - Bipper Media

    The Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) Core Group meets every month to conduct GOSD business and share a meal together. Members and interested others are welcome to join. If you'll be joining us, please RSVP. If joining, please meet at Smokey and the Brisket BBQ at 6:30pm sharp to order food and walk over to the meeting location at 6:45pm. The meeting will be conducted at a member's home near by at 7:00pm. Feel free to bring your own food or order upon arrival!


    Meet Up Location: 6:30pm Smokey and the Brisket BBQ, 5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Meeting Location: Drive/walk over to Tyler & Eric's Home for 7pm meeting

    Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM, Meet up at 6:30 (Smokey and the Brisket BBQ), drive/walk over to Tyler & Eric's Home for 7pm meeting start time

    Parking: Free on street

    Contact: Tyler Roosden (651.497.1611)

     

    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Sat, January 18, 2025
    • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • IFTC, 5454 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
    Register

    12 Angry Men

    w/member Steve Fitzgerald in the cast!



    Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen people try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decided one boy's fate.

    Boasting a cast with a combined resume of over 900 productions, 12 will make you Angry, will make your admire, and make you think. As it touches on themes that resonate as strongly today as they did when the show premiered in 1957.

    Start Time and Location: Show starts at 7pm at the IFTC 5454 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

    Costs involved: Tickets for students and children are $8.35 and seniors are $13.60. Adult tickets are $16.75 but if you contact trip host Steve Fitzgerald he can provide a discount code to bring it down 25%

    https://innovation-family-community-theatre.ticketleap.com/night-of-drama-2/dates/Jan-18-2025_at_0700PM

    Pets Permitted: No

    What to Bring: Nothing needed

    Who to ask Questions: Trip host Steve Fitzgerald @ steve.thrives@gmail.com


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

    • Mon, February 10, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Fri, February 14, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Wawona Campground, Tuolumne Meadows, CA 95389
    • 11
    Register

    Great Outdoors- San Diego

    Yosemite National Park: Horsetail Fire Falls Campout

    Join Great Outdoors for an amazing week at Yosemite National Park. During this time we will witness the natural phenomena of Yosemite's Horsetail Fire Falls! This trip will include stunning views of the Yosemite Valley, skiing/snowshoeing, the full moon, Horsetail Fire Falls, and more! The area is forested with a diverse mix of ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, white fir, and whiteleaf manzanita, which offers a pleasant combination of sun and shade. The gentle South Fork of the Merced River flows alongside the campground. 

    Campout Start Time and Location: 12 noon at the Wawona Campground 

    Campout Schedule:

    Monday Feb 10th

    12:00pm Arrive to set up camp for the week

    01:00pm Drive to Yosemite Valley for Fire Falls viewing

    02:00pm Set up viewing area

    05:15pm Fire Falls viewing (sunset), 3-4min event

    05:30pm Drive back to camp

    07:00pm Welcome social - drinks and light apps provided


    Tuesday Feb 11th

    08:00am Breakfast on your own, coffee provided

    09:00am Weather dependent: Morning hike/snow shoeing or skiing at Mariposa Grove

    01:00pm Leave for Yosemite Valley (optional, group depending)

    05:15pm Fire Falls viewing

    07:00pm Group potluck

    07:30pm Bonfire 


    Wednesday Feb 12th

    08:00am Breakfast on your own, coffee provided

    09:00am Weather dependent: Morning hike/snow shoeing or skiing at Mariposa Grove

    01:00pm Leave for Yosemite Valley (optional, group depending)

    05:15pm Fire Falls viewing

    07:00pm Bonfire or Full Moon snowshoe at Badger Pass to Mono Pass


    Thursday Feb 13th

    08:00am Breakfast on your own, coffee provided

    09:00am Weather dependent: Morning hike/snow shoeing or skiing at Mariposa Grove

    01:00pm Leave for Yosemite Valley (optional, group depending)

    05:15pm Fire Falls viewing

    07:00pm Bonfire  or Full Moon at the Wawona Meadows


    Friday Feb 14th

    09:00am Breakfast on your own, coffee provided

    10:00am Breakdown camp

    11:00am Campout close

    Campout Type (car parking, group camp, hike-in): car parking, tent only

    Campground Details: The Wawaona campground in Yosemite National Park is a tent-only facility that can accommodate group gatherings. It provides a great mountain getaway for city dwellers to relax and enjoy snowy winter activities like snow shoeing in addition to hiking and gorgeous views of the Horsetail Fire Falls natural phenomena! The site is situated at the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approx. 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000ft. Paved roads, parking spurs, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. A general store and gas station are located about a mile south of the campground

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232446?tab=info

    Campground challenges (temperatures, animals, allergens): food storage lockers provided, likelihood of 1.5-2ft of snow upon arrival for camp and daily highs of 30s-50 degrees. Bring extra layers and bedding for warmth. If able, bring fire wood for our much needed evening fires!

    Equipment Needed:

    • Multiseason/3-4 season tent preferred. Standard tent can be modified for use (tarp for waterproof layer and ground insulation layers. Note: If you are planning on using a standard tent please discuss with Trip Leader and do your research. Being prepared for cold wet or cold dry weather is critical to safety. It is recommended to have a tarp under your standard tent and an insulation layer within your tent in addition to your air mattress/pad. If rainy or snowy weather, an additional tarp may be used atop your tent (caution: this should not be when your tent is wet or your tent will freeze inside).  
    • Tire chains required during this time of year, snow shovel
    • Skiis/snow shoes, if preferred

    Parking Information: limit of 5 of vehicles permitted in camp. 2-3 additional parking spaces available for Loop A on a first come, first serve basis. Overflow parking available at Alder Creek Trailhead, Pioneer History Center, and at the Wawona Store. Note: With 5 parking spots, those driving and parking at camp will need to host at least 3 campers in their vehicle. Parking preference will be given to those who register early and have the ability to organize their carpool.

    Costs involved: $50 for members or $75 for nonmembers. Refunds will be on a case by case basis.

    Pets Permitted: No

    What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: In an effort to stay as green as possible please bring your own plates, cups, mugs, eating utensils, napkins, paper towels, camp soap, etc. There are water spigots located in the camp or in nearby restrooms for washing dishes

    Who to Contact with Questions: Host, Tyler Roosden 651-497-1611

    *Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

    1. Navigation

    2. Headlamp

    3. Sun Protection

    4. First Aid

    5. Knife

    6. Fire

    7. Shelter

    8. Extra food

    9. Extra water

    10. Extra clothes


    Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

    Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.

Past events

Sat, December 07, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sat, December 07, 2024 PS - Hike: Sawtooth Loop Chaparossa Spring
Sun, December 01, 2024 SD - Pickleball on Coronado
Sat, November 23, 2024 SD - Hike - Cuyamaca Peak
Thu, November 21, 2024 SD - Monthly Dinner and Meeting
Sun, November 17, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Fri, November 15, 2024 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Sat, November 09, 2024 SD - Hike - Volcan Mountain Trail
Wed, November 06, 2024 SD - Backpacking - Grand Canyon Tanner/Beamer Trail
Sun, November 03, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sun, November 03, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Sun, October 20, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Thu, October 17, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, October 13, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sat, October 12, 2024 SD - Hike - Bayside Trail Nature and Culture Interpretive Hike
Sun, October 06, 2024 SD - Hike - Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak
Sun, October 06, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Wed, October 02, 2024 SD - Presentation - Kumeyaay Ethnobotany: Shared Heritage of the Californias (Virtual Zoom)
Sun, September 29, 2024 SD - Poco Montaña Vineyards 2024 Harvest Events
Sat, September 28, 2024 SD - Pool Party, Hike and Event Planning
Sat, September 28, 2024 SD - Great Outdoors Archive Visit @ USC Libraries ONE Archives
Sun, September 22, 2024 SD - Hike/Paint - Palomar Mtn
Sun, September 22, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Fri, September 20, 2024 SD - Hike/Paint - Sunset Cliffs
Thu, September 19, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, September 08, 2024 SD - Backpacking - Boundary Waters Canoe Area (MN)
Sun, September 08, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Sat, September 07, 2024 SD - Hike - Mt. Baldy
Sat, August 31, 2024 SD - Hike - Marian Bear Natural Memorial Park
Sun, August 25, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Sat, August 24, 2024 OCLB - A Day At Del Mar Racetrack – Where The Turf Meets The Surf
Sat, August 17, 2024 SD - Social - Migration (2024) Movie in the Park
Thu, August 15, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, August 11, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Fri, August 09, 2024 OCLB - Perseid Meteor Shower! One Night Only Campout! Shady Cove Group Camp
Sat, August 03, 2024 SD - Day Event - Leopard Shark Snorkeling
Sun, July 28, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Sat, July 27, 2024 CORP Great Outdoors - Q3 Board Mtg
Sun, July 21, 2024 SD - Pride Hike and Pool Party!
Sun, July 21, 2024 SD - Sale - Great Outdoors San Diego Shirts!
Sat, July 20, 2024 SD - Hike - San Diego Pride Parade
Fri, July 19, 2024 SD - Social - Pride Party!
Thu, July 18, 2024 SD - Pride Monthly Bonfire
Thu, July 18, 2024 PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride
Wed, July 17, 2024 SD - Pride - Equality Fundraiser Happy Hour
Sun, July 14, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Sun, June 30, 2024 SD - Hike - Seven Bridges Walk & Brunch TIME CHANGE 30 MINUTES
Sun, June 30, 2024 SD - Sports - Biweekly Pickleball
Fri, June 28, 2024 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition
Sat, June 22, 2024 SD - Social - Out At The Fair
Thu, June 20, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Thu, June 20, 2024 SD - Camping - Mount Laguna Campout
Fri, June 07, 2024 SD/SBVC - Santa Cruz Island Campout
Sat, June 01, 2024 SD - Social - Pride By The Beach
Sat, May 25, 2024 SD - Hike - Univ of San Diego and Tecolote Canyon Hike
Tue, May 21, 2024 SD - Engagement - 2024 Pride T-Shirt Design Competition
Fri, May 17, 2024 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition #2 - FULL
Thu, May 16, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, April 28, 2024 SD - Social/Hike - Fiesta Island Dog Walk
Thu, April 25, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sat, April 20, 2024 CORP - Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Sat, April 20, 2024 SD - Hike - Volcan Mountain Trail
Fri, April 19, 2024 SD - Social - Out At The Park (Padres Vs Bluejays)
Fri, April 19, 2024 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition
Thu, April 18, 2024 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Thu, April 04, 2024 SD - Social - Roller Skating
Wed, April 03, 2024 SD - Presentation - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Topics
Sat, March 30, 2024 CANCELLED FOR WEATHER San Diego Safari Park
Fri, March 22, 2024 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Sun, March 17, 2024 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Thu, March 14, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
Fri, March 08, 2024 CANCELLED: SD - Campout - Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Mon, February 26, 2024 SD - Backpacking - Grand Canyon Campout
Fri, February 23, 2024 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike Leader - Trip Leader - Event Mgmt. Training
Sun, February 18, 2024 SD - Social - Pelly's Mini Golf
Sat, February 17, 2024 **DATE CHANGE** SD - Hike - 5 Peak Challenge, North & South Fortuna
Thu, February 15, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
Thu, January 25, 2024 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sat, January 20, 2024 CORP Great Outdoors - Quarterly Board Mtg
Sat, January 20, 2024 SD - Hike - 5 Peak Challenge, Cowles/Pyles Peaks
Sat, January 13, 2024 SD - Volunteer - Coastal Clean-up
Wed, December 13, 2023 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/13
Sat, December 09, 2023 SD - Hike - Eagle Rock Hike
Thu, December 07, 2023 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sun, November 26, 2023 SD - Annie's Canyon Hike
Thu, November 23, 2023 SD - Urban Hike/Social - Thanksgiving @ San Diego Zoo
Fri, November 03, 2023 CORP-ALL CHAPTER JAMBOREE - PALM SPRINGS PRIDE
Sat, October 28, 2023 SD - Social - Great Outdoors Goes Indoors for DRACULA!
Fri, October 20, 2023 PS/CORP - 45th All Chapter Campout and Conference - Lake Perris
Thu, October 19, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, October 15, 2023 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
Sun, October 15, 2023 CANCELLED - SD - Bike Ride - Liberty Station to North Harbor
Thu, September 21, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sat, September 16, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Sun, August 27, 2023 SD - Backpacking - Treasure Lakes Backpacking Retreat! (Intermediate)
Sun, August 20, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Liberty Station to North Harbor
Sat, August 19, 2023 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
Thu, August 17, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Tue, August 15, 2023 SD - Backpacking - Boundary Waters Canoe Area (MN)
Sat, July 22, 2023 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Thu, July 20, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, July 16, 2023 SD - Hike - Torrey Pines (Morning After Pride March)
Sat, July 15, 2023 SD - Hike - San Diego Pride Parade
Fri, July 14, 2023 SD - Social - Pride Party!
Thu, July 13, 2023 SD - Social - Pride Roller Skating
Thu, July 13, 2023 PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride
Sun, June 25, 2023 SD - Bike Road - Mission Trails to the 52W and Back
Sat, June 24, 2023 SD - Hike - Torrey Pines, Guy Fleming, EB Scripps Overlook, Red Butte and Razor Point Loop
Fri, June 23, 2023 SD- Social - Negociant Winery
Thu, June 15, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Fri, June 02, 2023 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Canceled - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Thu, June 01, 2023 GOSD - Yosemite, Whitewater Rafting, Caving, and Gold Country Adventure
Mon, May 29, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Lake Murray Hike & BBQ
Sat, May 27, 2023 SD - Mount Laguna Campout
Mon, May 22, 2023 SD - T-Shirt Design Competition
Thu, May 18, 2023 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sat, April 22, 2023 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Sat, April 22, 2023 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Sat, April 22, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Balboa Park Bike Ride
Fri, April 21, 2023 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition #2 (Add'l Dates!)
Fri, April 14, 2023 SD - Baja Mexico 3-Day Expedition
Sat, March 25, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Chula Vista River Bike Ride (Re-Do!)
Fri, March 03, 2023 SD - Sale - Pride T-Shirts
Tue, February 28, 2023 SD - Hike - Anza Borrego
Mon, February 27, 2023 SD - Hike - Borrego Palm Canyon
Sun, February 26, 2023 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/22
Sat, February 25, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Balboa Park Bike Ride (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
Tue, February 21, 2023 SD - Hike - Daley Ranch
Fri, February 17, 2023 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Thu, February 09, 2023 SD - Kiss a Whale Adventure
Tue, January 31, 2023 SD - Hike – Anza Borrego Palm Canyon Loop
Sun, January 29, 2023 SD - Bike Ride - Chula Vista River Bike Ride
Sat, January 28, 2023 SD - Dana Point Whale Watching
Sat, January 21, 2023 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Wed, January 11, 2023 SD - Core Group Meeting Dinner
Thu, December 22, 2022 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/22
Wed, December 14, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Sat, December 03, 2022 SD - Hike - Eagle Rock Hike
Sun, November 20, 2022 SD - Biking - Mission Beach Ride
Sun, November 13, 2022 SD - Hike - Bayside Trail Nature and Culture Interpretive Hike
Sat, November 12, 2022 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Wed, November 02, 2022 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting
Sun, October 23, 2022 SD - Biking - San Diego River
Thu, October 20, 2022 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sat, October 15, 2022 CORP - Outings Committee Mtg
Sat, October 15, 2022 CORP - Annual Conference and Election of Officers
Fri, October 14, 2022 OCLB/CORP - 44th Annual All Chapter Conference Registration
Sun, October 09, 2022 SD - HIKE - 3 Mile Loop Challenge (Nature Collective)
Sat, October 08, 2022 SD - HIKE - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Sun, October 02, 2022 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
Sat, September 17, 2022 SD - Coastal Clean-up
Thu, September 15, 2022 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Fri, September 09, 2022 SD - Poco Montaña Vineyards 2022 Harvest Events
Sat, August 13, 2022 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
Sun, August 07, 2022 SD - Urban Hike/Social - San Diego Zoo
Sat, August 06, 2022 SD - Biking - Mission Bay Bike Ride
Sat, July 23, 2022 Great Outdoors CORP - Board Mtg
Sun, July 17, 2022 SD - Pride Event - Mission Bay Kayaking/SUP Boarding
Wed, July 13, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Sun, June 26, 2022 SD - Social - The Fifth Element
Sun, June 26, 2022 SD - Hike - Seven Bridges Walk & Brunch
Sat, June 25, 2022 SD - Biking - Coronado Island to Silver Strand
Sat, June 18, 2022 SD - Hike - Torrey Pines, Guy Fleming, EB Scripps Overlook, Red Butte and Razor Point Loop
Wed, June 15, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Sat, June 11, 2022 SD - Social - Pride By The Beach
Sat, June 04, 2022 SD - Biking - Liberty Station to Embarcadero
Mon, May 30, 2022 SD - Hike - Mission Trails Ethnobotany Nature Walk (& Brunch)
Wed, May 25, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Mon, May 23, 2022 SD - T-Shirt Design Competition
Sat, May 21, 2022 SD - Hike - Mission Trails Regional Park Ethnobotany Hike
Fri, May 20, 2022 SD - Social - Fiesta Island Movie Night
Sat, May 07, 2022 SD - Hike - Sunset Trail to Water of the Woods (& Dinner)
Sat, May 07, 2022 SD - Bird Walk in Big Bear Lake
Fri, May 06, 2022 SD - Social - Out At The Park (Padres Vs Marlins)
Fri, April 29, 2022 SD - Catalina State Park Campout
Sat, April 23, 2022 SD - Hike - Volcan Mountain Trail
Fri, April 22, 2022 SD - Social - Cosmic Bowling
Wed, April 20, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Sun, April 17, 2022 SD - Hike - City Heights Canyons Hike + Lunch
Sat, April 16, 2022 CORP - Board Mtg
Sat, April 09, 2022 SD - Social Hike - Fiesta Island Dog Walk
Sat, March 26, 2022 SD - Hike - Iron Mountain
Sun, March 20, 2022 SD - Biking - Mission Bay
Fri, March 18, 2022 SD - Social - St. Patrick's Day Movie Night
Sun, March 13, 2022 SD - Urban Hike/Social - San Diego Zoo
Wed, March 09, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Sun, March 06, 2022 SD - Hike - Ranch Penasquitos Loop
Sat, February 26, 2022 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Wed, February 23, 2022 SD - Biking - Chula Vista River (Cancelled due to bad weather)
Fri, February 11, 2022 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Sun, February 06, 2022 SD - Hike - Balboa Park
Wed, February 02, 2022 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Sun, January 30, 2022 SD - Biking - Coronado Island
Sun, January 23, 2022 SD - Hike - Daley Ranch
Sat, January 22, 2022 CORP - Board Mtg
Thu, December 16, 2021 SD - Social - Gas Lamp Bowling
Sat, December 04, 2021 SD - Hike - Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Wed, December 01, 2021 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Thu, November 25, 2021 SD - Campout - Death Valley National Park
Sat, November 20, 2021 SD - DAY ACTIVITY - MISSION BAY BIKE RIDE
Wed, November 03, 2021 SD - Core Group Meeting Luncheon
Thu, October 21, 2021 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Wed, October 20, 2021 SD - Social Event - Haunted Trail and Experiment Maze of Balboa Park
Sat, October 16, 2021 CORP - Outings Committee Mtg
Sat, October 16, 2021 CORP - Annual Conference and Election of Officers
Thu, September 16, 2021 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, September 12, 2021 SD - Day Event - End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party
Sun, August 29, 2021 SD - Day Hike - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Thu, August 19, 2021 SD - Monthly Bonfire
Sun, August 08, 2021 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
Sun, July 25, 2021 SD - Day Event - Mission Bay Kayaking/SUP Boarding
Fri, June 11, 2021 SD - Mount Laguna Campout
Wed, May 26, 2021 CORP - OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE - HIKING SAFETY
Sat, May 08, 2021 SD - Day Hike - Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak Hike
Thu, April 15, 2021 OCLB - Caspers Wilderness Car Camp
Wed, April 07, 2021 CORP - Reopening Plan Review
Sat, March 27, 2021 CORP - Training - Trip Leader - Outdoors Experience
Wed, March 10, 2021 CORP - Training - Covid Protocols Event Leader
Tue, March 09, 2021 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Sat, January 30, 2021 CORP - Online Training - Outdoor Experiences
Tue, January 19, 2021 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Thu, November 19, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Wed, September 16, 2020 SD - GOSD General Membership Meeting/Election 2020-2021
Fri, August 21, 2020 CORP - Online Training - Outdoors Experience - Interest Survey
Fri, August 14, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Fri, July 10, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Fri, May 22, 2020 Cancelled - SD - Campout - Lake Edison
Fri, May 15, 2020 CANCELLED - CORP - Lake Perris Jamboree
Sat, May 09, 2020 CANCELLED - SD - Day Hike - Cedar Creek Falls: West Approach
Sun, April 26, 2020 CANCELLED - SD - Day Hike - Three Sisters Waterfalls
Fri, March 27, 2020 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Wed, March 11, 2020 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sat, March 07, 2020 SD - Whale Watching
Sat, February 22, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike And Trip Leader Training
Wed, February 12, 2020 SD - Core Group Meeting***Canceled***
Sun, February 09, 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!! SD - Day Hike - Woodson Mountain: West Approach (Potato Chip Rock)
Fri, January 17, 2020 SD - Mojave National Preserve & Mitchell Caverns Campout
Wed, January 15, 2020 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sat, December 14, 2019 SD - Holiday Party/Sleepover/Hike
Wed, December 11, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sun, November 17, 2019 SD - Day Hike Santa Ysabel Preserve West
Wed, November 13, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sun, October 20, 2019 SD - Palomar Mountain Day Hike
Fri, October 11, 2019 SBVC/CORP - 41st Annual GO Conference, Jamboree & Campout
Wed, October 09, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sat, September 21, 2019 SD - Coastal Cleanup Day
Wed, September 11, 2019 SD - Core Group Elections
Sun, August 25, 2019 SD - End of Summer BBQ, Hike and Pool Party
Tue, August 20, 2019 SD - 2020 Event Planning Meeting and Member Appreciation Pizza Party
Sun, August 04, 2019 SD - Day Event - La Jolla Shores Snorkeling
Wed, July 10, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
Thu, July 04, 2019 SD - Kings Canyon National Park
Sat, June 29, 2019 GO - Hike Leader Training - Outdoor Experience
Sun, June 23, 2019 SD - Day Event - Mission Bay Kayaking/SUP Boarding
Wed, June 12, 2019 SD - Core Group Meeting
Sun, May 19, 2019 SD - Dripping Springs Hike (Cancelled due to Weather!)
Wed, April 10, 2019 SD - Monthly Core Group Meeting & Dinner

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