D&T Gents: Point Reyes Backpacking

Men 13+

All creeds welcome

Participant Min/Max: 7/24

Point Reyes is one of the moodiest places we know. Cool, damp, sometimes windy, and often overcast, it’s a place for contemplation and exploration.

Late fall is also the beginning of the rainy season, but don’t let that scare you. Being outside is always an exercise in coming to terms with our condition. And while we understand that God holds all the cards, we’ve done everything we can to stage a remarkable coastal wilderness adventure.

It’s worth the risk because the wilderness diversity of Point Reyes is unparalleled. Five broad ecosystems can be explored within its boundaries: prairies and grasslands, sand dunes and wetlands, marshes and rivers, forests, and the vast, rugged coastline of the great Pacific.

This is male-bonding at its most mysterious.

It all starts with a 7-mile hike in. There will be plenty of adventure along the trail as we make our way to a gorgeous, bluff-top camp overlooking a secluded beach. Once we’ve pitched our tents, the opportunities for exploration are endless, and that’s what we’ll be doing for the rest of our time together. Less than an hour’s hike away is Alamere Falls which tumbles off the nearby cliffs and into the ocean. But if we want to see Alamere from the beach, we’ll have to time it right so that we don’t get trapped by the rising tide.

And that is only one of many breathtaking sites to discover, insha Allah.

If you’re ready to be lulled to sleep by crashing waves and the ethereal calls of Tule elk, this is the adventure for you.

Included:

• Two nights of camping
• Three days of exploration and adventure
• Circle reflections
• Point-by-point itinerary, packing list, and personalized assistance with logistics
• Commemorative D&T keepsake to honor our time together
• New friends and a lifetime of memories!

You are responsible for your food, transportation, clothing, and gear (limited rentals are available).

This event will cancel if fewer than seven registered participants by 11/21.

Inclement weather will not be grounds for either cancellation or refund except in cases of extreme severity.

Book your spot with a $200 deposit that is refundable up to 21 days prior to our trip (refund deadline Saturday 11/8/2025).

Don’t want to hassle with food? We’re happy to put together a 2000 calorie/day vegetarian meal bundle to get you through the weekend. The bundle includes pasta and quinoa-based entrees, oatmeal, granola, and lots of chocolate, nut-butters, and fat-rich coconut strips to fuel your adventure.

No money, no problem. Learn about no-cost participation through our Standby Program.

Questions? Drop them in the comments below or send us a message through our Contact Page