What we’re about
Interested in backpacking but not sure where to start? Looking for inspiration for your next big goal? Interested in connecting with like minded adventurers? Welcome to our TSX Challenge Meetup Group where we hold regular, online classes and events on backpacking and the outdoors that are free to join, informative, and open to all ages and experience levels. You can join our group from anywhere across the country, or the world, and get inspired for your next big adventure.
About TSX Challenge:
TSX Challenge leads guided backpacking experiences through the Sierra, Grand Canyon, Lost Coast and beyond, for all ages and experience levels. Each backpacking challenge traverses breathtaking terrain and is completely unplugged. While our treks can be intense, no prior backpacking experience is required. Just bring your mental toughness, positive attitude and be ready for an experience that will inspire you for the rest of your life.
Our Online Classes & Events:
We provide free online classes and events on a weekly basis via Zoom to help educate and inspire people about backpacking. Whether you are new to the outdoors or an experienced adventurer, get inspired by joining a TSX online event that’s right for you!
Take a look at our event schedule and register.
Check out our website for more details or if you are interested in signing up for an organized trek: https://tsxchallenge.com/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Uh Oh! Stories of Things That Have Gone Wrong on the TrailLink visible for attendees
The more you backpack, the more problems you’re bound to face. Join TSX co-founders Chris and Mike for personal stories of things that have gone wrong over decades of backpacking. Get tips on how you can hike smarter and safer by learning from these experiences. Space is limited. Please register to receive Zoom invite link.
We’ll share personal stories of things that have gone wrong when backpacking and how you can avoid them.
*Important Registration Details
For enhanced security of our online events, two step registration is required. Please RSVP on Meetup and then follow the event link and complete registration on our website. Zoom link will be sent to verified participants only. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are doing our best to keep our events FREE while also mitigating the disruption of Zoom bombers trolling Meetup. In addition, voice and video verification will be required upon joining our events, and no individuals will be permitted to join after 5 minutes from event start time. - Hell For Sure, Mt. Goddard & The LeConte DivideLink visible for attendees
Join us to explore off-trail routes in a relatively unknown slice of heaven south of Yosemite and north of Kings Canyon.
Join us for a fun, interactive experience led by TSX Challenge co-founder Chris Casado to explore on- and off-trail routes into John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park from the west. We’ll introduce you to remote terrain including Red Mountain Basin, Bench Valley, Black Cap Basin and Goddard Canyon. This talk is designed for backpackers in search of new adventure, or those considering a Hell For Sure Challenge or Mt. Goddard trek with TSX. Space is limited. Please register to receive Zoom invite link.
*Important Registration Details*
For enhanced security of our online events, two step registration is required. Please RSVP on Meetup and then follow the event link and complete registration on our website. Zoom link will be sent to verified participants only. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are doing our best to keep our events FREE while also mitigating the disruption of Zoom bombers trolling Meetup. In addition, voice and video verification will be required upon joining our events, and no individuals will be permitted to join after 5 minutes from event start time.
