SF's Outdoor Adventure Club is for nature-loving urbanites.

We've got special pricing on excursions.

Get ready to summit like a pro. Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) offers a refreshing (and wildly efficient) antidote to the “we should go camping sometime” text thread that never materializes. Founded in 1996 by a group of avid adventurers, the OAC has grown into one of the Bay Area’s best-kept secrets for outdoor lovers. Think of it as your hyper-organized, gear-savvy, nature-obsessed best friend—who also happens to own kayaks, snowshoes, and a satellite phone.

Membership gets you access to a curated calendar of guided trips across Northern California and beyond—everything from mellow hikes in Marin to backcountry snowboarding weekends and whitewater rafting trips on the American River. All adventures are led by professional guides, many of whom are certified wilderness first responders and seasoned locals who know the land like the back of their glove. And yes, they bring the gear. All of it.

These aren’t cookie-cutter excursions or Instagram-fueled retreats—they’re real-deal, get-your-boots-dirty adventures with enough polish to keep the stress level at zero. Transportation? Covered. Permits? Handled. Group dynamics? Thoughtfully managed, with small, like-minded groups where introverts and extroverts alike can find their groove. While solo travelers are common, many members end up making lifelong friends—or partners—along the trail. Both new hikers and seasoned mountaineers are welcome.

7x7 Social Club members get $50 off any rock climbing or backpacking trip in July + August. If you’re not already a member, upgrade to paid to access this perk + more.