2026 Night of High Adventure

Join us for our annual black-tie gala of fine dining, camaraderie, and amazing adventure stories told firsthand at the Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles 2026 Night of High Adventure.

This year’s celebration will be held at the beautiful San Pedro Elks Lodge overlooking the historic port of Los Angeles.

Keynote Speaker- Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson is a record-setting long-distance hiker, author, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Known on the trail as “Anish,” she is the only woman to complete the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails three times each- a Triple-Triple Crown.
In 2018, she became the first woman to hike all three in a single calendar year, covering nearly 8,000 miles between March and November. She holds the female self-supported record for fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail and Has logged more than 40,000 miles on foot.
She is the author of three adventure memoirs including 2026’s Farther: 8 Months on America’s Triple Crown Trails.

Schedule

• 6:00 Doors Open: Silent Auction, Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails
• 7:00 Opening Remarks
• 7:05 Ringing of the Bell
• 7:10 The Traditional Four Toasts
• 7:15 New Member Inductions
• 7:25 Introduction of the Class of 2026
• 7:40 Dinner Served
• 8:15 Introduction of Keynote Speaker
• 9:15 Silent Auction Concludes
• 9:30 Adventurer of the Year Award
• 9:45 Auction Winners Announced
• 9:55 Closing Remarks
  
  

  Fundraising

  The Night of High Adventure serves as the club’s primary fundraiser. Members and guests are encouraged to participate in our silent auction featuring a curated set of experiences.

This program was organized by Rich Mayfield #1211.