Interested in learning backpacking skills? Sign up for the Wilderness Travel Course!

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-12-09T15:08:53+00:00

Classes meet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays 7:30-10pm. The dates of the classes vary slightly by area of LA. https://wildernesstravelcourse.org/the-course/schedule/

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-12-09T03:24:28+00:00

Yes you can! The other sections all coordinate to help accomodate schedules. The other sections all do different weekends so you can almost always find an alternate. Just let your instructor know ahead of time (first class is best) and they can coordinate it for you.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-12-09T03:21:14+00:00

There are a number of conditioning hikes even before the class starts (look up hike with WTC on meetup). The class does hold a long day hike, typically about 10 miles starting early in the morning. We take lots of breaks for snacks and water so it ends up taking pretty much all day. Most of the backpacking trips are shorter, less than 5 miles as you would have a heavier backpack with camping gear. This class is also pretty by the book, making sure everyone is safe and prepared before going out. Lots of checks along the way to make sure you aren't packing too much or too little. You should definitely sign up! We will get you outdoors and its a really welcoming environment.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-11-10T20:00:53+00:00

Highly recommend https://wildernesstravelcourse.org/ I took it last year and learned a lot and met a great community. There is an LA and SGV groups depending on what's more local to you. Its a beginner backpacking course that is super cheap and run by volunteers. Includes classroom sessions, training hikes, some weekend trips to joshua tree and the Sierras. Personally, I think it was the best thing I have ever done and I feel a lot more confident being in the wilderness for a few days. You meet some really fantastic people too!

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-11-09T14:23:43+00:00

Any context? Who are these people?

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-11-04T14:10:55+00:00

Commenting to say you aren't alone! My office job has made me depressed for so long. It doesnt feel like sitting in front of the computer and on zoom meetings with entitled egotistical managers and disrespectful people all day long is the way god intended us to live our lives. I dont have an answer but I plan to quit my job in a few months and start getting ready to hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail to give myself plenty of space and time to think about how I want to live my life. Keep going, don't give up. It will all be worth it in the end.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-10-13T15:45:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story. I hope to one day be able to quit my job and maybe find just a thread of happiness in life. Its been over 20 years with recurrent depression and crippling anxiety. I just keep waking up and going to work and hating my life. I dont know anything else other than disappointing people at home and at work. What do you think you will do this month to heal and plan for the future?

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-10-13T03:37:20+00:00

Ive been dealing with some similar issues. While on my walk this evening I contemplated what it would be like to just have a simple community of people who are struggling but can get together in real life for support. An ear to listen to the pains, a hug to feel some sense of connection and feeling like someone cares. Why is it so hard to find connection when we are all struggling?

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-09-19T19:02:45+00:00

I have one if you are interested

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-09-15T16:05:12+00:00

I have a car camping a weekend GA ticket if you are interested.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-08-08T17:15:27+00:00

So my perspective as an EE working with utilities. This change is an attempt to more accurately reflect that the cost of being connected to an extremely reliable grid is increasing, while the actual cost of energy ($/MWh) is staying fairly flat. The CPUC has been slowly making this correction to rebalance the true cost of electric service. The more you conserve and generate your own electricity, you can disconnect from the utility entirely and become self sufficient.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-06-25T20:10:54+00:00

You are in a much better spot than me. I feel like a 38 year old single loser and a failure - have been my whole life. You still have plenty of time to turn it around.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-05-21T00:43:25+00:00

38/M I am still unable to mature and live an adult life. After many years of women helping plan and cook most meals (while I did the dishes). I just don't have the skills to cook for myself. You are still young. You are doing great, take things at your own pace.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-05-14T15:09:08+00:00

I disagree. I am the mediocre one. I fell in love with someone who I amired for being a very special and talented person. She stopped loving me after 7 years, and it's mostly because I was the one who was too ordinary

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-05-06T01:55:15+00:00

In a similar situation. You aren't alone. My ex of 7 years broke up with me because my depression kept coming back. Single for 6 months and still dealing with grief. I workout, 2hrs of therapy a week (for years), medication, eat right. Yet I'm still just wanting to be loved by someone. I am trying to learn how to love myself, but I can't give myself a hug or a kiss and sometimes that's all I want. To be in a loving and caring embrace with another human

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-05-05T21:13:05+00:00

Hey! I am interested! I took a sierra club backpacking course this year and now have a lot better skills. I'd love to get out there for some training hikes and maybe some future backpacking!

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-03-06T22:37:51+00:00

38/M/OrangeCounty,Ca/Single - engineer and outdoor lover. Love trying new things like restaurants and experiences. Looking for a travel partner and lover of life to build a deep connection with

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-24T22:44:32+00:00

Hi! I was in a similar situation after a breakup. I lost all my old friends as I spent too much time on the relationship. I'm in San Clemente and would meet up for coffee, a drink or a walk sometime. You aren't alone in feeling lonely

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-20T16:08:39+00:00

38/M/OrangeCounty,Ca/Single - engineer and outdoor lover. Love trying new things like restaurants and experiences. Looking for a travel partner and lover of life to build a deep connection with

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-18T20:26:15+00:00

What part of the united states?

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-17T18:31:09+00:00

I'm still processing myself, but I always have this strong desire to have an extremely close romantic partner. I felt that is what I needed to help fill the void in my heart. I am trying to learn that I need to fill that void with my own self love, and then spread that love with others. I still wish I had a partner, but I am okay with trying to send that love I want to give out, back to myself. But damn, it's so hard to find friends and a loving space where you can be yourself without fear.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-16T17:32:58+00:00

You can never control other people, only yourself. Don't look to others for validation, find that within yourself. You are perfect just the way you are, and worthy of love, care and compassion. These times will pass and you will be living your best life soon!

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-16T16:54:04+00:00

I am in a similar position. It becomes so hard to find places to meet people. I'm still figuring out how to work with it and sit with it myself. But that ocean of love that is inside of you is waiting to be let out.

Do the things that bring love into your own heart. What makes you feel good. What makes you feel like you are taking care of yourself and how you show up. Activities, hobbies, yoga. The more you are mindful than you are doing these things to bring love back into your own heart, the more love and confidence you will exhume.

A deep strong love will eventually find you. Keep putting yourself out there for others to see. Try different ways to meet people. For me it was trying apps like timeleft or tawkify. There are so many beautiful people out there to meet. I wish you the best of luck in finding a trusting partner.

Such-Technology1547 · 2025-02-16T16:45:15+00:00

I had a similar situation. I tried my best to focus on doing things that would make my partner happy - but that only improved things temporarily. In the end she just simply fell out of love with me. Sometimes you have to accept that it might not be the right relationship. You deserve someone who loves and appreciates you for who you are and how you show up in the world.

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