Our chapter serves the entire Coachella Valley not just Palm Springs. We are an incorporated, non-profit, all-volunteer organization sponsoring outdoor and social activities predominately for LGBTQA+ people. Our chapter (with over 400 members) is one of five chapters covering most of the Southern California region which has more than 750 members.

Our activities include weekend camping trips, day hiking, backpacking, 4x4 off-road trips, social gatherings, pool parties, game nights and other interesting events.

Each chapter sponsors many different events. At any one time, there are a number of activities to choose from all over. All Great Outdoors chapters promote inter-chapter unity, encourage fellowship and exchanging of ideas. Please click on the various links at the top of this page to find out more details about our Chapter.


Joint hike with members from the Great Outdoors and the Coachella Valley Hiking Club in Red Canyon led by Philip Ferranti (center), author of the best selling "140 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs.” Phil, who has hiked most of the Western United States over the last 30 years has spent most of his time exploring the trails in and around Palm Springs culminating in his best selling book which is now in its 25th Anniversary Edition. He is the founder of the Coachella Valley Hiking Club and has been a strong supporter of the Great Outdoors over the years. 

If you have any questions for the PS Chapter, please email us.


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