While we make every effort to remain loyal to our planned itineraries, inclement weather, trail and road conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control sometimes force us to change a trip's destination on short notice. Every backpacking excursion has a mandatory pre-trip meeting during which you will meet your guides and other participants, review clothing and required equipment, and discuss logistical arrangements including trip itinerary and meal planning. Meetings average 1.5 hours in length and are held at the Cal Adventures office the Tuesday prior to your trip. Pre-trips are mandatory. All Cal Adventures backpacking trips offer a loosely structured base curriculum for safety, comfort and efficiency of travel.
All prices listed are community prices.
This trip is for people in good physical condition. The hiking distance is long and the trail changes significantly in elevation. Trip departs Friday evening and returns Monday evening. The Ventana Wilderness is located in the heart of the Santa Lucia coastal mountain range south of the Monterey Peninsula near Big Sur. Elevations range from 200 to 5200 feet.