High Sierra Camping Adventures

Wilderness Basecamp Backpacking for families and individuals, and women only.

Inspiration, renewal, fellowship and adventure surrounded by some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in the world - these trips are designed to provide maximum enjoyment with minimum discomfort for beginning or experienced backpackers.

Staffed by experienced leaders, a group of 15 persons hikes to a base camp high on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada. Camp equipment and food are carried by pack animals; participants carry only their own personal gear. Ten pounds per person may be carried by the mules at no extra charge; additional gear may be carried for an additional fee.  A base camp is established about 5 miles from the trailhead at about 10,500 feet. During the week, participants explore and enjoy the area.

Each person may experience the wilderness in his or her own way--day hikes, fishing, painting, relaxing, reading, observing wildlife, watching billowing clouds or an approaching storm. Breakfast and dinner are shared community meals. Trail lunches allow participants the flexibility to enjoy each day individually or in smaller groups. Evenings are community times to share experiences, sing and worship together.  

 

Women's Trip    July 11-18 Black Lake

Leaders: Vicki Bergstrom, Robin Widyolar

 
At about 10,500 feet, a base camp is established at Black Lake which is about 5 miles from the Big Pine Creek trailhead, near Big Pine in the eastern Sierra. Participants gather at the trailhead campground on Friday evening preceding the Saturday departure, and return to the trailhead the following Friday in late afternoon.This session is designed for women 18 and older. Cost: $410.

 

 

 

For Families and Individuals    July 19-26 Black Lake

Leaders: Peter & Vicki Bergstrom, Revs. Bryan Jones & Amy Pringle

At about 10,500 feet, a base camp is established at Black Lake which is about 5 miles from the Big Pine Creek trailhead, near Big Pine in the eastern Sierra. Participants gather at the trailhead campground on Saturday evening preceding the Sunday departure, and return to the trailhead the following Saturday in late afternoon.This session is designed for family groups, or for individuals 18 and older. The minimum age for children is 6 years. Cost: $410 for ages 9 and older, $300 for ages 6-9.

 

For more information call Vicki at Camp Stevens 760.765.0028 or email vicki@campstevens.org.

 

To register, send names and ages of all participants and a non-refundable deposit of $50/person to: Camp Stevens, P.O. Box 2320, Julian, CA 92036.