Anza Borrego Desert Mud Caves and Meteor Shower

Phone: (619) 594-6958

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

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FOOD

We provide breakfast, dinner, and desserts. Participants are responsible for meals while on the road as well as SNACK FOOD. Please let your leader know if you have any dietary restrictions as we can usually accommodate.

EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING

Participants must have sturdy hiking boots or tennis shoes with good support. Expect temperature range from 50's at night to 90's during the day. We will review your gear list at your pre-trip meeting!

PRE-TRIP MEETING

MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIRED! Our pre-trip meetings take place the MONDAY before your trip leaves at 6:00pm in the AMC rooms, right outside the front door of the ARC.

RISKS/HAZARDS

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.

RULES OF CONDUCT & SAFETY POLICIES

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.

PHYSICAL ABILITY/PREREQUISITES

Participants should be in good physical condition and be capable of carrying a daypack over a moderate grade for a round trip total of 2 to 4 miles. Also caves can be very narrow and constricting. If you are claustrophobic, please talk to your leaders at the Pre-Trip meeting.

OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

Plan on being a contributing member of a group of 12 to 14. We will make decisions as one group, travel as one group, camp as one group, and share the work to be done equally as one group. Please note: If you are the independent type that prefers to do things alone then this trip is not appropriate for meeting your needs.

LODGING/FACILITIES

There will be no toilet facilities or running water on this trip.

COST $225

Included in the Cost: Leadership, transportation, most food (except road meals & 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.).

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(619) 594-6958
aztecadventures@ sdsu.edu