"The mountains are calling & I must go"
John Muir
- Payton Fitzpatrick
Past Trips
23 excursions.
19 different locations.
8 national parks.
One. Awesome. Club.
Welcome to our excursion page.
Browse below to check out the forests, deserts,
mountains, and oceans we've explored as a club.


Fall 2025
Anza Borrego/Julian
Our first excursion of the school year, whats better than a desert & dessert in the same weekend!


Spring 2025
Kings Canyon National Park
Our final excursion of the school year included not one but two national parks.


Spring 2025
Sequoia National Park
We spent the weekend climbing mountains, exploring waterfalls, and hugging some big trees!


Spring 2025
Santa Paula Punchbowls
Our staff and members took a day trip up to Santa Barbara, where they hiked to the Santa Paula Punchbowls to take a dip!


Spring 2025
Point Mugu
This 12-mile hike has amazing scenic views, with the ocean on one side and the valley on the other.


Spring 2025
Malibu Creek
Malibu Creek boasted lots of greenery as our staff and members hiked through the valley to get to the famous swimming pools.


Spring 2025
Marina Del Ray Kayaking
Our final kayaking excursion of the year included several kayak races, sea lion spottings, and even a sting ray.


Spring 2025
Mammoth Mountain
This spring mammoth trip included skiing, snowboarding, and swimming in some local hot springs.


Spring 2025
SoCal Challenge 2025
Excursion Club hosted the second annual SoCal Challenge with Snow Team and Surf Club, and once again, 50+ members completed the full challenge!


Winter 2025
Marina Del Ray Kayaking
More kayaking! This time our members were lucky enough to spot some sea lions up close.


Winter 2025
Mammoth Mountain
First ski trip! Our staff and members hit the slopes at Mammoth in February.


Winter 2025
San Simeon State Park
Our club's first major wildlife spotting occurred at San Simeon, where we watched hundreds of elephant seals gather on the shore.


Winter 2025
Morro Bay State Park
Our excursion to Morro Bay included a pit stop at Ostrichland in Solvang, beachcombing, and enjoying the sea.


Winter 2025
Joshua Tree National Park
At Joshua Tree for the second time, club members explored Skull Rock and the Cholla Cactus Garden.


Fall 2024
Marina Del Ray Kayaking
Our first day trip excursion- a peaceful kayaking voyage complete with a rainbow.


Fall 2024
Death Valley National Park
On our second club trip to Death Valley, we explored the dried salt flats and the endless sand dunes.


Fall 2024
Joshua Tree National Park
Our trip leads kicked off the school year with a trip to Joshua Tree, taking members on an oasis hike and even spotting a desert tortoise.


Spring 2024
Yosemite National Park
We ventured to Yosemite to take in the famous views of Half Dome and enjoy the roaring waterfalls.


Spring 2024
Bryce Canyon National Park
A spontaneous addition to our Zion adventure, this two-hour detour proved well worth it as we hiked among towering orange hoodoos.


Spring 2024
Zion National Park
Our first out-of-state trip! This group navigated the Narrows and traversed Angel's Landing, earning some stunning views of the canyon.


Spring 2024
SoCal Challenge 2024
Excursion Club teamed up with Ski and Board Club and Surf Club to complete the legendary SoCal Challenge-- surfing, skiing, and camping all in one day.


Spring 2024
Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles offered cave explorations, rock formations, and condor viewing.


Winter 2024
Death Valley National Park
Our very first excursion to Death Valley National Park. We visited the Artists Palette, Badwater Basin, and the Devil's Golf Course.