Sierra Club Yoga and Hiking

Backpacking, Trekking, Lodging, Rafting, Sailing, Biking, Canoe, Kayaking..
The list of activities available with Sierra Club brings you the best of the great Outdoors, without destroying the delicate balance of the Enviroment. Sierra Club is Ecologically Orientated and campaigns to protect and save the deterioration of the the Natural World

Sierra Club Outings was awarded the 2009 Best Travel Companies on Earth by the editors of National Geographic Adventure magazine!

For 2010, Sierra Club has a host of new Adventures in store for you;
Select from distinctive new trips like smokejumping in Montana and women’s beginner backpacking in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, California. Or jump into a tried-and-true classic, like canoeing the Ozarks’ Current River and touring rarely-glimpsed waterfalls in Yellowstone’s “Cascade Corner.”

Part of the largest grassroots environmental organization in the country, Sierra Club Outings provides high-quality outdoor adventures—from Tahoe to Tibet—for people of all ages, abilities, and interests.

Featured Trips in 2010 are;

• Lake Kayaking and Service in the Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina
• Yoga and Hiking in the Redwoods, Marin County, California
• Family Fun Trail Work at Maroon Bells, Aspen, Colorado
• Canadian Rockies Van-Venture: Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, Alberta
• Women’s Beginner Backpack, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California
• Backpacking at Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
• Waterfalls of Yellowstone, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
• Smokejumping into the Beast: Firefighting in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, Montana
• Canoeing Ozarks’ Current River, Missouri
• Phantom Magic, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Below Pics;Yoga and Hiking in the Redwoods, Marin County, California


Join others seeking a union of body, mind, and spirit through yoga practice and hiking in these natural settings. Each day, you'll strengthen your bodies while taking picturesque day hikes that put all of your senses in touch with nature


Trip Itinerary
The trip starts at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 20th and ends at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 26th.
A typical day:
• 7:00-8:00 a.m.: Morning yoga
• 8:15-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
• 9:30 a.m.- mid-afternoon: Hike
• 6:00 p.m.: Social hour and dinner
• 8:00 p.m.: Evening yoga

All hikes and programs are subject to change depending on a variety of factors including trail conditions, weather, and availability of instructors and speakers.

A shuttle to trailheads is included in the price of the trip.

Getting There

For those who are flying in, a shuttle will be available to facilitate transportation of participants from and to the SFO airport. The shuttle will be available at specific times -- please contact the trip leader for specifics. Driving instructions will be sent out once you are approved for the trip.
This trip is based at a rustic but charming lodge in Mill Valley, which is located on the Panoramic Highway and just above Muir Woods. It is furnished with a very large hardwood floor area where we will practice yoga. The lodge also has a large stone fireplace in a comfortable living room, a porch area, and a large outside deck. Sleeping arrangements are in dorms of 4-6 beds, with a few private bedrooms for couples. Bathrooms are shared. Please bring towels, sheets, and a pillowcase, or sleeping bag if you prefer. Blankets and pillows are provided. Participants are not allowed to remain at the lodge during the day unless a leader is on the premises.


Accomodation and Food

Our experienced cook plans healthy, hearty, vegetarian-friendly meals, and following Sierra Club Outings custom we will all assist by taking turns with the preparation and clean-up. We will prepare individual lunches each morning to carry with us on the trail. One evening we will dine at a local restaurant that is known for its excellent food. We will work with you to accommodate specific dietary requirements as much as possible. However, any dietary restrictions must be discussed in detail with the leader well in advance of the trip.
The hikes are designed for agile and active hikers who can comfortably keep a pace of two miles per hour.
View this Vacation; Yoga and Hiking in the Redwoods, Marin County, California

Conservation

San Francisco Bay and its outlying areas contain many wetlands, old-growth forests, and geologic features. Much has been lost to development since the Gold Rush days, but much has been saved, mostly due to the heroic efforts of individuals and local environmental organizations. Marin County is a shining example of this. More than 60 percent of its land is protected in public ownership and easements through national parks, state parks, watershed, county open space, and land trusts. We will experience firsthand this assemblage of public lands and learn some of how much of it came about.