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About Us
Who We Are
What We Believe
Leisure is an essential part of daily life for humans.  It has the capability to expand minds, fulfill
lives, maintain and revive mental and physical health, and much more.  Outdoor adventure and
ecotourism are two vehicles that can deliver all of those qualities.  When done in a responsible
manner, outdoor adventure and ecotourism not only enrich individual human lives, but bring
diverse cultures together and sustain the environments in which they exist.

Seven Leave No Trace Principles
  • Plan ahead and prepare
  • Travel and camp on durable surfaces
  • Dispose of waste properly
  • Leave what you find
  • Minimize campfire impacts
  • Respect wildlife
  • Be considerate of other visitors

From the International Ecotourism Society:
Those who implement and participate in responsible tourism activities should follow the
following ecotourism principles:
  • Minimize impact
  • Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect
  • Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
  • Provide direct financial benefits for conservation
  • Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people
  • Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate
South Bay Trekking Company began in 2008 to offer outdoor experiences to residents and
visitors of Silicon Valley and beyond.   Our programs vary in activity, ability level, and length.  
We focus on safety, environmental sustainability, fitness, and a positive leisure experience for
the entire group.
We are also a full-service authorized provider of Red Cross health and safety courses.  We
specialize in Lifeguard, Water Safety, Emergency Response, Wilderness First Aid, CPR,
AED, and Basic First Aid.
Owner and Chief Exploration Officer Jeff Griffith-Jones brings to the company a
background in many outdoor activities from his youth through his years earning Eagle Scout,
and education from the National Outdoor Leadership School's Outdoor
Educator-Mountaineering course and  degree in Commercial Recreation, Tourism, and
Business at San Jose State University.
All South Bay Trekking Company guides and instructors are fully trained in our proprietary
guide education in risk management, competence in the field, and environmental awareness.  
Guides are certified in CPR and First Aid.
South Bay Trekking Company is licensed and insured.
Vision
Mission
Our mission is to explore, educate, and sustain.
Our vision is to be recognized throughout the Bay Area as the
leader in outdoor adventures, ecotourism, and life-enriching leisure
experiences.
View of the Half Dome Trail from Glacier Point, Yosemite
Jeff Backcountry Skiing Near Castle Peak
Mt. Shasta Approach Trail
Chris and Nick Double Checking the Tie-In
Danielle in Tuolumne Meadows
Preparation for the Peter Grubb Hut Trek
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