Push your limits climbing the desert's rock faces or clock your downhill speed on a mountain bike. Bring your tent, running shoes, bike, hand warmers and marshmallow roasting device.

Tell your friends! (You do not have to have diabetes to attend this event.)

Mountain Biking: Insulindependence will help facilitate mountain bike tours. You'll ride through a pristine desert landscape where you can choose from a multitude of trails.  Expert guides will cater the route to suit your ability level, from beginner to expert.  The trails go through washes or along ridgelines and vary from sandy to rocky.  Guides will be able to teach you some new skills or you can test yours on the desert playground.  Ride as long as you like.

Rock Climbing Lessons: Have you always wanted to learn to climb? There are opportunities for intensive rock climbing lessons on December 10th. One-day rock climbing instruction curriculum begins with "ground school", where we will go bouldering (rock climbing low to the ground) learning and implementing spotting, precision footwork, refining balance , weight transfering, awareness and usage of rock features (hand holds and foot holds), energy conservation techniques and choreographing individual moves. This confidence building exercise in footwork, balance and trust are key to your individual progress and enjoyment.

Followed by our "Bouldering Session" we continue with our ground school. This includes explanations on rock climbing equipment and its proper use and care. Two variations of the figure 8 knot, belaying (a rock climber's safety system), communication signals and climbing terms are also taught during ground school. The rest of the day you are practicing your belaying/lowering and climbing skills on top-rope protected climbs up to 80 feet. Learning to rock climb in a place with incredible natural beauty make for an unforgettable quality experience.

Insulindependence can help you get there if you are interested in making this part of your Wilderness Festival adventure. 

Brief Weekend Itinerary:

Friday:

Arrive late afternoon and set up camp at Black Rock Campground in Joshua Tree National Park.

Twilight dinner and campfire

Saturday:

Morning group hike

Choose an activity from above

Twilight dinner and campfire

Sunday:

Morning group hike

Afternoon departure

If you are interesting in joining us for this event, please let us know HERE and we will be in touch when we have the details set!