What we’re about
"Let's hike the Morongo Basin and beyond."
Let's experience the beauty around us hiking on and off trail. Adventurous social hikes are our aim. If you want to hike, join us. We will hike in the Morongo Basin from 29 Palms to Morongo Valley and beyond.
By joining the group you agree to:
*Post a clear profile picture of yourself on Meetup
*Attend at least one hike within three months of joining, and one hike every three months thereafter (Snowbirds, vacationing, military service, etc. just let us know.)
*Follow Leave No Trace Principles
*Come prepared for the hike. A good place to start is "The Ten Essentials."
www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm
*Be courteous and respect fellow hikers on the trail and by canceling 24 hours before an event
*Use the group's hike rating system to determine the hikes you want to attend
*Get others' permission to post their picture(s) on social media
*Pay $5 annually to defer Meetup costs (Please pay Ken or your hike leader at your first event.)
Waiver of Liability: The organizer of this group, co-organizers, and event leaders will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur while getting to an event, during, or after an event. When you attend an event, you are acknowledging that you freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages that might occur before, during, and after said event.
Hike rating system:
Easy -- Mostly flat hike using a trail or path. Suitable for all hikers.
Moderate -- Suitable for all physically fit hikers.
Hard -- Long length, substantial elevation gain and/or difficult terrain. Suitable for experienced hikers.
EXTREME -- Long length, climbing boulders, difficult terrain, high elevation, day long hike.
In addition, hike leaders may include a description of the hike and for whom the hike is suitable.
If you're not sure about the suitability of a hike for you, message the leader.