Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy – Mammoth
The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy, held in Mammoth, California, is a three-day program focused on mountain skills education, including touring, ski mountaineering, and avalanche safety. The Academy features clinics led by experienced mountain guides and athletes, tailored for varying skill levels in backcountry techniques and mountain safety. Each evening, attendees gather for films, music, and talks...
Burton Mystery Series Banked Slalom – Bear Mountain
Big Bear Mountain Resort 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, United StatesThe Burton Mystery Series is a global snowboarding event emphasizing community and progression through inclusive banked slalom races. Open to riders of all ages and skill levels, each event features product giveaways, athlete demonstrations, and social gatherings like BBQs or après-ski hangouts. The primary focus is on fostering a fun and welcoming environment rather than...
Elevation Mammoth
Mammoth Mountain 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United StatesElevation Mammoth is an annual LGBTQ+ ski event held at Mammoth Mountain Resort in California. Founded in 2003 by event producer Tom Whitman, it is one of the largest gay ski weeks in North America. The event typically takes place in March and spans several days, featuring daytime skiing and snowboarding, as well as nighttime...
Overland Expo Southern California
Orange County Fair and Event Center Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesOverland Expo SoCal is a large overlanding event in Costa Mesa, California, that features several days of vendor exhibits, demonstrations, classes, and community activities. The organizers host several other versions of the expo in other parts of the country, in Arizona, Colorado, Washington and Virginia. The event featured over 250 exhibitors and offers attendees more...
Van’s Jacks Surfboards Pro Contest
Surf City USA shifts into contest mode each spring when the Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro lands on the south side of Huntington Beach Pier. Sanctioned as a Men’s and Women’s QS 4,000 stop on the World Surf League’s North America Qualifying Series, the event dangles 4,000 valuable ranking points—often the first big haul of the season—at surfers...
Tough Mudder Los Angeles 2025
Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino, CA, United StatesTough Mudder returns to Southern California in 2025, bringing its rugged obstacle course challenge to Glen Helen Raceway.
Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride San Diego 2025
Draft Republic 255 Redel Rd, San Marcos, CA, United StatesThe Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride is a grueling on-road, off-road ultra-endurance cycling event held in San Diego.
Big Bear Jeep Jamboree 2025
Big Bear Lake Elks Lodge 40611 Village Drive 92315, Big Bear Lake, CA, United StatesOff-roading festival that offers a range of group trail outings for off-roading enthusiasts in the San Bernadino mountains.
US Open of Surfing 2025
The U.S. Open of Surfing is a week‑long contest staged each summer on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier in California.
Huntington Beach Longboard Classic 2025
The Huntington Beach Longboard Classic is a longboard‑only contest held each summer on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 – San Luis Obispo
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings a selection of films from the annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to audiences around the world. Known for highlighting stories of exploration, outdoor adventure, and environmental issues, the tour stops in hundreds of locations across more than 40 countries each year. https://youtu.be/dS_GqonkWkw?si=pibSQjwr9Bds0RUI The films,...
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course – Anza-Borrego
The Anza-Borrego Foundation, in partnership with NOLS, is offering a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course in Borrego Springs. The course is intended for individuals who work or recreate in remote environments where access to medical care may be delayed. The hybrid format includes three online modules, each requiring approximately 10 to 15 hours to...