| Description:
Anza Borrego Mud Caves is one of the best kept secrets in Southern California . Awaiting our group of explorers, a series of underground passageways and caves, located in the center of the Carrizo Badlands, snake their way through hillsides and desolate washes. We will navigate the narrow tunnels by headlamp and candlelight continuing further into the desert and exiting in time to take in a magnificent Meteor shower, courtesy of a desert sky with almost no light pollution. The unique desert landscape and vegetation make for a mysterious and magical environment in which to camp.
Brief Itinerary:More Info
Depart Saturday at 3:00p.m. arriving in Anza Borrego by 6:00p.m. to make camp and cook dinner. After feasting on S’mores and telling stories around the fire, we will head to the cave entrances for our night of caving and stargazing. Sunday: Return home after breakfast arriving at noon .
Weather:
Day and night time temperatures vary with the seasons (Fall & Spring), but you can anticipate highs in the 80’s and lows in the 50’s for most of Spring and Fall. We will review the specific packing list and weather forecast at the Pre-Trip meeting.
Cost Includes:
Leadership, transportation, most food (except snacks), group camping gear (stoves, cook kits, safety gear, etc.), campground, entrance and/or shuttle fees, and all specialized equipment related to the activity (i.e. canoes, rock climbing gear, etc.).
Food:
We hope you will be amazed (as many of our trip members have been) by some of the delicious dishes we will prepare together. Examples of common dinner meals include: lasagna, chicken pot pie, enchiladas, chili and cornbread; for breakfast: granola, oatmeal, fruit, muffins, pancakes and fried potatoes; desserts include brownies, cakes, and of course, s’mores! Please let your leader know if you have any dietary restrictions as we can usually accommodate.
Camping/Lodging:
There will be no toilet facilities or running water on this trip.
Health and Physical Conditioning
Participants should be in good physical condition and be capable of carrying a daypack over a moderate grade for a round trip total of 4 to 6 miles.
Risks, Hazards and Safety:
Heat illnesses, dehydration, high winds, desert plants and animals, (rattlesnakes and all kinds of cactus) other campers and possible off road vehicles, extreme heat during the day (possibly over 90), sleeping/camping in the desert-rough terrain, driving on rough roads, cooking on camp stoves, campfires and possible thunder storms. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WILL BE TOLERATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE TRIP (i.e. from the time the trip departs SDSU to the time it returns to SDSU). In addition, we ask that you respect and follow the safety instructions of the leaders.
Phone: (619) 594-6958
Email: aztecadventures@sdsu.edu
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