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Aztec Adventures

For three decades, Aztec Adventures has been the outdoor adventure education and recreation program at San Diego State University. We hope to advance environmental preservation by providing small group experiences where participants are educated in both Leave No Trace Principles and introductory level skills in outdoor activities.

Simply put our mission is to EAT GOOD FOOD (all successful expeditions throughout history depended on this) BE KIND (to the natural environment and to each other) TELL THE TRUTH (be honest about our abilities and limitations) and MAKE A DIFFERENCE (we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our participants and staff through rewarding outdoor travel).

All Aztec Adventures outings include transportation, food, group equipment, safety gear, campground fees, permits, and highly trained outdoor leaders to guide your experience.

Registrations are accepted in person at the Aztec Recreation Center Member Services Desk, Online, or by phone at 619.594.6958.

Outings by Date (PDF)

Backpacking

Date Year Location
Sept 24-272009Backpacking Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite National Park (RTM 305, 489, ENS 138
Oct. 2-42009Backpacking & Summit Attempt, Mt. San Jacinto (ENS 138, RTM 489, 305)
Oct. 23-252009Backpacking--Intermediate, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138, RTM 489)
Nov. 13-152009Backpacking Intermediate, Anza Borrego Desert State Park (ENS 138, RTM 305, 489)
Feb. 26-282010Backpacking, Anza Borrego Desert State Park (ENS 138, RTM 305)
March 4-62010Backpacking, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138, RTM 305)
April 16-182010Backpacking, Anza Borrego Desert State Park (ENS 138, RTM 305)
April 30-5/22010Backpacking & Summit Attempt, Mt. San Jacinto (ENS 138, RTM 305)
June 26-7/102010Backpacking Expedition, Sierra Nevada Traverse (Fresno to Bishop via Kings Canyon Nat. Park)
Aug. 2-62010Backpacking, Leave No Trace Master Educator’s Course, Sequoia National Park

Camping & Hiking

Date Year Location
Sept. 24-272009Camping & Hiking Exploration Yosemite National Park (RTM 305, 489)
Oct. 30-312009Camping Overnight, Anza Borrego Mud Cave (RTM 305)
Nov. 10-112009Camping Overnight, Anza Borrego Mud Caves, Veterans Day Holiday (RTM 305)
Nov. 24-2920094th Annual “World Famous” National Parks Road Trip Grand, Bryce, Zion, & More! (GEOG 499)
March 3/26-3/2920101st Annual “Spring Break” Arizona Nat. Parks & Indian Country Road Trip (GEOG 499)
April 29-5/22010Camping & Hiking Exploration, Yosemite National Park (RTM 305)
June 1-72010First Annual “Summer” California National Parks Road Trip

Canoeing

Date Year Location
Oct. 8-112009Canoeing the Colorado River, Black Canyon Hot Springs Exploration (RTM 305, 489)
Oct. 30-11/12009Canoeing the Colorado River, “Haunted” Mountains Halloween Float (RTM 305, 489)
Nov. 25-282009Canoeing the Colorado River, Black Canyon Hot Springs Exploration (RTM 305, 489)
Dec. 4-62009Canoeing the Colorado River, Black Canyon Hot Springs Exploration (RTM 305, 489)
Feb. 18-212010Canoeing the Colorado River, Black Canyon Hot Springs Exploration (RTM 305, ENS 138)
March 12-142010Canoeing the Colorado River, Chocolate Mountains (ENS 138, RTM 305)
March 3/30-4/22010Canoeing the Colorado River, Black Canyon Hot Springs Exploration (ENS 138, RTM 305)

Family Camping

Date Year Location
June 12-132010Family Camping Overnight, Campus Children’s Center, Dos Picos County Park
July 10-112010Family Camping Overnight, Campus Children’s Center, Dos Picos County Park
Aug. 7-82010Family Camping Overnight, Campus Children’s Center, William Heise County Park

Horseback Riding

Date Year Location
Oct. 9-112009Horseback Riding & Sustainable Tourism, Rancho La Mentada, Baja California (RTM 470 & 404)
Nov. 13-152009Horseback Riding & Sustainable Tourism, Rancho La Mentada, Baja California (RTM 470 & 404)
Nov. 20-222009Horseback Riding & Sustainable Tourism, Rancho La Mentada, Baja California (RTM 470 & 404)
April 16-182010Horseback Riding & Sustainable Tourism, Rancho La Mentada, Baja California (RTM 470)
April 23-252010Horseback Riding & Sustainable Tourism, Rancho La Mentada, Baja California (RTM 470)

Mountain Biking

Date Year Location
Oct. 2-42009Mountain Biking & Cabin Stay, Idyllwild (ENS 138)
Oct. 16-182009Mountain Biking & Cabin Stay, Idyllwild (ENS 138)
Nov. 5-82009Mountain Biking Intermediate & Cabin Stay, Idyllwild (ENS 138)
March 4-62010Mountain Biking & Cabin Stay, Idyllwild (ENS 138)
March 18-212010Mountain Biking & Cabin Stay, Idyllwild (ENS 138)
March 3/27-3/292010Mountain Biking & Cabin Stay, Idyllwild (ENS 138)

Outdoor Leadership Training

Date Year Location
Sept. 142009 First Leader Meeting – New Leader Orientation – FREE All Welcome 7:30pm Classrooms in front ofARC
Oct. 3-42009High Ropes Course Training at Kroc Center (ENS 138)
Nov. 7-82009High Ropes Course Training at Camp Stevens, Julian (ENS 138)
Jan. 3-142010WEA Out. Leadership, Canoeing & Backpack Black Canyon & Grand Canyon
Feb. 12010First Leader Meeting – New Leader Orientation – All Welcome
March 13-142010High Ropes Course Training at Kroc Center (ENS 138)
April 23-252010High Ropes Course Training at Camp Stevens, Julian (ENS 138)

Rock Climbing

Date Year Location
Oct. 32009Rock Climbing, Mission Gorge (ENS 138)
Oct. 42009Rock Climbing Vertical Hold (ENS 138)
Oct. 102009Rock Climbing, Mission Gorge (ENS 138)
Oct. 16-182009Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park (RTM 305, 489, ENS 138)
Nov. 6-82009Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138, RTM 305, 489)
Nov. 72009Rock Climbing Vertical Hold (ENS 138)
Nov. 112009Rock Climbing, Mission Gorge (ENS 138)
Nov. 112009Rock Climbing, Vertical Hold (ENS 138)
Nov. 142009Rock Climbing Mission Gorge (ENS 138)
Nov. 20-222009Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138, RTM 305, 489)
Feb. 272010Rock Climbing, Vertical Hold (ENS 138)
March 12-142010Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138, RTM 305)
March 142010Rock Climbing Vertical Hold (ENS 138)
March 19-212010Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138, RTM 305)
April 9-112010Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park (ENS 138)
April 172010Rock Climbing, Mission Gorge (ENS 138)
April 182010Rock Climbing, Vertical Hold (ENS 138)
April 242010Rock Climbing, Mission Gorge (ENS 138)

Sea Kayaking

Date Year Location
Oct. 23-252009Sea Kayaking, Los Arbolitos, Baja California (RTM 305, 489)
April 9-112010Sea Kayaking, Los Arbolitos, Baja California (RTM 305)
April 23-252010Sea Kayaking, Los Arbolitos, Baja California (RTM 305)
May 23-312010Sea Kayaking Expedition, Circimnavigation of Isla Angel de la Guarda, Baja California

Whale Watching

Date Year Location
Feb. 18-212010Whale Watching, Laguna Ojo de Liebre, Baja California Sur (RTM 470 only)
Feb. 25-282010Whale Watching, Laguna Ojo de Liebre, Baja California Sur

White Water Rafting

Date Year Location
July 26-8/12010White Water Rafting Expedition, Salmon River, Idaho

Yoga Retreat

Date Year Location
Oct. 16-182009Yoga Retreat & Hot Springs, Rancho Agua Caliente, Baja California
Dec. 4-62009Yoga Retreat & Hot Springs, Rancho Agua Caliente, Baja California
April 16-182010Yoga Retreat & Hot Springs, Rancho Agua Caliente, Baja California
May 7-92010Yoga Retreat & Hot Springs, Rancho Agua Caliente, Baja California

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