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“For 35 years, an able body was my passport to
adventure. My horizons seemed limitless, until multiple sclerosis put
me in a wheelchair. My wandering days seemed at an end. Or so I
thought. ETC rousted me into the outdoors again, with the equipment,
staff and experience to adapt to my changing needs. Imagination.
Flexibility. Fellowship. ETC's amazing volunteers have brought me back
to the campfire circle.”
-- Mathew Soyster, participant
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Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) opens the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventures to people with special needs. Every year over 2,000 people of all abilities join us to raft whitewater rivers, ski across alpine meadows, sea kayak the waters of the Golden Gate and sleep beneath the open sky. ETC trips enable participants to access the wilderness, gain environmental awareness, and share the adventure. We invite you to join us on a trip. Groups and individuals of all abilities are welcome to participate in our sea kayaking, rafting and cross-country skiing programs. Download the ETC Brochure |
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ETC Happenings...
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Upcoming in 2010 |
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SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Oct. 17th!
ETC & Sea Trek 29th annual Regatta & Paddle-a-thon!
Schoonmaker Point Marina
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For registration & more info please visit the Regatta website or call (415) 474-7662 ext 28
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South Fork of the American River - Individuals Trip!
Sept. 4th & 5th, 2010
$100 for one day, $190 for two days. Includes rafting gear, instruction & guides. Sliding scale rates available.
| Come raft one of California's most celebrated whitewater runs! The South Fork American River is lively and playful, offering a blend of relaxing calm Class II and thrilling class III rapids. In the heart of Gold Country, this river is perfect for beginners or seasoned whitewater veterans. ETC's accessible campground at the river's edge provides the perfect stage for either a day trip or a multi-day adventure. |
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Moonlight Dinner Paddles
$135, includes dinner, kayak gear, instruction & guides. July 24, Sept. 25, Oct. 23. Additional trips can be scheduled for groups of 10 or more. |
Launch from Sausalito in the late afternoon for a sunset paddle to Sam's Anchor Cafe in Tiburon and enjoy a sumptuous meal. After dinner, we'll enjoy a stunning paddle home under the light of the full moon with unforgettable views of the Golden Gate and the San Francisco skyline. |
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Mendocino Kayak Adventure
Oct. 8-10
$350, includes meals, paddle instruction, kayak gear & campsites.
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Enjoy the stunning Mendocino coast as we paddle up the Big River and explore the sea caves on the open ocean. We will stay at Jughandle Creek Farm, in a quaint 120 year old farmhouse with excellent access to coastal trails. |
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Yuba River Salmon Tours
Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, & Nov. 13. Additonal dates available for school groups.
$65, with discounts for SYRCL members, ETC volunteers, and children ages 8-12. Includes gear and guides. |
ETC has joined forces with environmental educators from the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) for a float trip on the Yuba to see endangered Chinook salmon return to their ancestral spawning waters, one of the last remaining wild salmon runs in California. This trip offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history and aquatic ecology of the Yuba watershed. |
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Paddle the Golden Gate
Sept. 26, 2010
$125, includes paddling gear, instruction & a delicious picnic lunch. Prior kayaking experience necessary. |
On this memorable adventure, we'll paddle along the Sausalito waterfront enroute to the Golden Gate Bridge. Weather conditions will determine whether we kayak out the gate and land at Kirby Cove or at Horseshoe Cove for a picnic lunch. This is a magnificent way to experience the San Francisco Bay. |
photo by Allerina & Glen MacLarty |
Tomales Bay Paddle & Oysterfest
Oct. 24, 2010
$135, includes paddling gear, guides, instruction & a delicious picnic lunch. |
Tomales Bay is a kayaker's paradise! We will paddle along the exquisite Pt. Reyes shoreline, home to prolific populations of harbor seals, tule elk, cormorants, buffleheads and other shore birds. A gourmet picnic lunch will include Cowgirl Creamery cheeses and fresh local oysters! |
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2011 Baja Kayak Expedition
Mar. 20-27, 2011
$1350, includes 2 nights hotel stay, 6 days paddling & camping, scrumptious meals, kayaks, gear, instruction and outstanding guides. |
Beautiful beaches, warm water, abundant wildlife, and local Baja culture and cuisine will leave you exhilarated and inspired. Join us for a glorious week of paddling along the spectacular shoreline of Espirito Santo Island. Book your trip early to take advantage of cheap airfares! |
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ETC in the News!
Bay Nature Magazine
Environmental Traveling
Companions
Fort Mason Center
Landmark Bldg. C
San Francisco CA 94123
Telephone:
(415) 474-7662
Fax: (415) 474-3919
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