SIGN-UP for 2027 WBC Registration REMINDER
2025-12-02 00:00 - 2026-11-07 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Registration for the 2027 Wilderness Basics Course will open November, 2026

Below is the link to sign up to receive advance notice about registration for the 2026 Wilderness Basics Course, held January to March, 2027. We typically send out the registration reminder in November to alert those on this list when registration will open for the 2027 WBC class.

PLEASE NOTE THIS DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE 2027 WBC COURSE, only a sign-up to receive an email reminding you when registration will open.

Please be aware of the following:

A refund of $15 applies if you are a member of the Sierra Club.

If you cancel after registering, a cancellation fee of $100 will be deducted from your refund.

A refund is only available when cancelling before the second class (except for medical reasons).

You will not be able to sign up for Car Camp until you complete your day hike.

You may participate in Wilderness Basics Course a maximum time of 2 times within a 5 year period.

Snow camp will be 1 or 2 nights in the field; Mammoth is currently planned as an option, however if weather or other reasons prevent this, all snow camp trips will occur in SoCal mountains.

Please review the class schedule and make sure you can attend the main or make-up dates; there are no other dates besides those listed in the schedule.

There is no waitlist; after registration closes, the class is full.

If you have any questions, you can contact registration@wildernessbasics.org.

Wilderness Basics Course - 2026 (sold Out)
2026-01-13 18:30 - 2026-03-17 21:30 | First United Methodist Church – Linder Hall in Mission Valley, 2111 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Registration is Closed

Registration is limited to 150 students & there is no waitlist; after registration closes, the class is full.

Please be aware of the following:

If you have a Sierra Club membership that is active through Mar 31, 2026, you will receive information by the 3rd class on how to receive a $15 discount.

If you cancel after registering, a cancellation fee of $100 will be deducted from your payment.

A refund is only available when cancelling before the second class (except for medical reasons); you must return all course material (book, compass, etc) to receive the refund.

You will not be able to sign up for Car Camp until you complete your day hike.

You may participate in Wilderness Basics Course a maximum time of 2 times within a 5 year period.

Snow camp will be 1 or 2 nights in the field; Mammoth is currently planned as an option, however if weather or other reasons prevent this, all snow camp trips will occur in SoCal mountains.

In the event of a storm during snow camp, students may be required to share a tent for safety reasons.

Please review the class schedule and make sure you can attend the main or make-up dates; there are no other dates besides those listed in the schedule.

There is no waitlist; after registration closes, the class is full.

For additional information about the course, please visit the FAQ page.

For questions about your registration, please contact registration@wildernessbasics.org.

2026 Mammoth Snow Camp Registration
2026-03-13 00:00 - 2026-03-15 23:59
FOR CURRENT WBC STUDENTS ONLY:

This is the registration event to pay for participation in Mammoth Snow Camp and for renting Snowshoes (optional). These fees are non-refundable (with the exception described below).

Please note that paying for Mammoth Snow Camp does not guarantee you will be on the trip you want. If you don’t get on a Mammoth trip, your payment will be refunded promptly in the same manner as you paid. You must qualify for Snow Camp by having been on at least one backpack during class to participate.

To attend snow camp, you will be required to bring a 4 season tent or a sturdy, heavier 3 season tent. Ultralight tents are not sufficient. Here is a checklist outlining required gear: Snow Camp Checklist

Students signed up for Mammoth trips are eligible for a refund if:– All Mammoth trips are full and there is a waitlist– A waitlisted student takes your place (meaning, you get the refund and the waitlisted student pays the fee)– The Mammoth trip is cancelled in its entirety due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance, and WBC is not held responsible to pay for the buses

If the Mammoth trips are not full, no refunds will be given unless trip is cancelled (Mammoth trip is cancelled, or trip leader has to cancel their trip)

Students are eligible for a snowshoe refund if:– No snow on your outing (per leader, snowshoes will not be used)– Leader must cancel outing– For Mammoth trips, if you receive a refund for the bus AND are unable to sign up for a local snow camp trip due to lack of space, or if the only local trips with space exceed your abilities.

2026 Snowshoe Rental Only
2026-03-14 00:00 - 2026-03-15 23:59
FOR CURRENT WBC STUDENTS ONLY:

This is the registration event to rent snowshoes for Snow Camp on March 14-15. This rental fee is non-refundable.
Please see the Mammoth Snow Camp event to sign up for Mammoth.
To rent snowshoes for the alternate weekend (March 21-22), click here.

If you have any questions, please email snowcamp@wildernessbasics.org.

2026 Snowshoe Rental Only Alt Weekend
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59
FOR CURRENT WBC STUDENTS ONLY:

This is the registration event to rent snowshoes for Snow Camp on the alternate weekend (March 21-22). This rental fee is non-refundable.
Please see the Mammoth Snow Camp event to sign up for Mammoth.
To rent snowshoes for the main weekend (March 14-15), click here.

If you have any questions, please email snowcamp@wildernessbasics.org.
