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The Lightning Bolts at Pali Retreat: climbing, high ropes, and lawn games.

September 18–20, 2026

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Mountain air. Big adventures. Time with Dad.

Trip details See the weekend
Trip memories—September 18–20, 2026
The crewDads + sonsLightning Bolts
Our home basePali RetreatRunning Springs

Here’s the plan.

Mountain air, cabin time, and a weekend of adventures together.

Arrival & departure

30778 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA

Friday starts at noon. Kickoff lunch at 12:15 PM. Cabins open at 4 PM. Sunday cabin checkout is 9 AM, before the zip line.

Leave the cooking to Pali. Buffet meals at Huckleberry Hall.

Cabins & crew

Cabin assignments, the crew directory and your saved trip checklist are together in the cabin guide.

Open the cabin guide ↗

The weekend.

Friday

Out of the car. Into the adventure.

  1. 12:00 PM
    Arrive at Pali

    Drop bags and meet the crew. Cabins open at 4 PM.

  2. 12:15–1:15 PM
    Kickoff buffet lunch

    Huckleberry Hall

  3. 2:15–3:45 PM
    Pool + inflatable water slide

    Swimming pool and The Field

  4. 4:00–5:30 PM
    Rock climbing

    Lower Coyote Ridge ropes course

  5. 5:30–6:30 PM
    Buffet dinner

    Huckleberry Hall

  6. 7:30–9:00 PM
    Sunset nature walk + night hike

    Meet at The Field

  7. 9:00–10:30 PM
    Campfire, s’mores + movie night

    Acorn Hollow fire pit · Movie above Cabin 47

Saturday

A full day of going for it.

  1. 7:00–8:00 AM
    Hot buffet breakfast

    Huckleberry Hall

  2. 9:00–10:30 AM
    Archery + tomahawk throwing

    Hilltop Archery Course

  3. 12:15–1:15 PM
    Buffet lunch

    Huckleberry Hall

  4. 2:15–3:45 PM
    Archery tag

    The Field

  5. 4:00–5:30 PM
    Inflatable water slide + obstacle course

    The Field

  6. 5:30–6:30 PM
    Buffet dinner

    Huckleberry Hall

  7. 7:30–9:00 PM
    Campfire + s’mores

    Overlook fire pit

  8. 9:00–10:30 PM
    Movie night

    Classroom above Cabin 47

Sunday

One last big send-off.

  1. 7:00–8:00 AM
    Buffet breakfast

    Huckleberry Hall

  2. Before 9:00 AM
    Pack up the cabins

    Pali lists 9 AM checkout. Confirm luggage drop with Sean.

  3. 9:00–10:30 AM
    800-foot dual-racer zip line

    One last mountain adventure

  4. After the zip line
    Closing circle + head home

    Goodbyes, a few more photos, and stories for the drive.

The good stuff.

What to pack.

Use the saved checklist in the cabin guide, alongside your room and arrival details.

  • Pick up a bottle for the campfire.
  • Pack bedding, a pillow & towels.
  • Swimsuit, warm layers & closed-toe shoes.
  • Pack your Bolts swag.
  • Water bottle, sunscreen & flashlight.
  • Save the route and check your cabin.
  • Complete Pali’s activity waiver.
Open my saved checklist ↗
Activity guidelines for our younger Bolts

Pali lists the dual-racer zip line for ages 6 and up, over 65 lb and under 285 lb, with a secure harness fit. Archery tag is listed for ages 8 and up. Check the linked activity pages and follow Pali staff’s guidance for your Bolt.

Zip-line requirements ↗Archery-tag requirements ↗

Good stories. Great company. One more s’more.

Our campfire tradition

Dads: bring a favorite wine or spirit to share for the Bolts campfire tasting. Pali’s hosted bar is scheduled Friday 9–10 PM at Acorn Hollow and Saturday 7:30–8:30 PM at Overlook. The boys have s’mores and movie night to look forward to.

Trip reference.

This September trip has wrapped up. The cabin guide and original details remain available for the crew.

Cabins & crew ↗

Keep the weekend handy.

September 18–20, 2026

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