Join REI for a presentation hosted by local partners about walking the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino trekker. Preparations for the journey will be discussed, including backpacking gear needed. Explore with us the many layers of this ancient path…

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking short Caminos of 100KM. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

A presentation on walking short Caminos, (100KM). This event is in-person at REI but also being lived Zoomed.

More than a half-million people will complete a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela this year, while countless others will follow one of the many ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Dave Whitson has explored these paths, and in this conversation, he’ll share why, even amidst concerns about overcrowding, the…

Camino 101 is for individuals planning their FIRST Camino. This discussion-based class, hosted by Camino veterans, will cover everything you want to know – routes, best times to walk, weather, getting there, training, gear, credentials, and more!

Join us for coffee and conversation!

More than a half-million people will complete a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela this year, while countless others will follow one of the scores of ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson have explored many of these routes, and in this presentation they will discuss…

While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all of our hikes/walks, this hike is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We will walk 1.5 miles, level and easy via pedestrian bridge, along north shore and…

First time out with us, or long-time returnees … All are welcome to join us for this lovely out and back walk along the American River. Every “Last Sunday of the Month”, rain or shine, we meet for a lovely 6-ish mile walk along the American River. Up on the levee, we have a route…

More than a half-million people completed a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 2025, while countless others followed one of the scores of ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson have explored many of these routes, and in this presentation they will discuss why, even…