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THIS IS A PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT. GET YOUR NAME ON THE "WANNA GO" LIST TO BE NOTIFIED AND HAVE FIRST DIBS AT REGISTRATION AND THE EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT. For all the details and to put your name on the "wanna go" list, go here: https://www.1000treks.com/trips/italy-wine-tasting-dream--tuscany--cinque-terre--venice-and-rome Highlights: - Visit several of Italy's beautiful and famous cities and areas, such […]
On the first Tuesday of every month, we hike Mt. McCoy. We'll meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Madera and Royal, just south of the Donut Delite. We'll walk from there to the trailhead at 2 Washburn St. where it meets Los Amigos Ave. This event is cross-posted with the Rancho […]
How to Clean a Hydration BladderFebruary 27, 2020 - 5:16 pmYou might be thinking, “how does something we fill with clean water ever need cleaning?” But bacteria and mold are resourceful little buggers, and will inevitably find their way into your CamelBak, Platypus or other brand of hydration reservoir. Your best defense is to clean your system regularly. It’s not hard to do, but the shapes are […]
How to Go Hiking in the RainJanuary 17, 2020 - 7:30 amBefore you grumble about a gray forecast, it’s worth remembering that giant redwoods, colorful wildflowers and grandiose canyons were all made possible by the relentless pitter patter of a billion raindrops.