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Excursions

Whitney Clinic and Anza-Borrego Movie at A16

February 3, 2010

In case you missed the last Whitney clinic at REI, our local outfitters at Adventure 16 will be holding their version in the West LA store on Friday, February 5th. Whitney expert Kurt Wedberg will be leading the informational session in store, and they’ll have permit applications on hand just in case you [...]

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First-Person eHiking

January 26, 2010

The web curators over at Urlesque have put together a small compilation of what they call “Virtual Reality Hiking” – first-person perspective videos of hikers on dangerous and harrowing treks around the world.
Some of the videos – like Spain’s El Camino Del Rey – have been around for a while, but that doesn’t make watching [...]

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Stay in Yosemite for Cheap!

January 20, 2010

If you’ve wanted to view Yosemite National Park in all its wintry splendor, but aren’t quite ready to snowcamp yet, the park is offering reduced rates at its Valley lodgings right now on selected dates through the end of March.
The Ahwahnee Lodge rates are as low as $199 a night, while the Yosemite Lodge at [...]

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LA Times’ Four Favorite SoCal Getaways

January 14, 2010

The LA Times Daily Travel & Deal Blog just posted its four favorite Southern California weekend getaways, and managed to tailor them for both the budget-conscious and the outdoorsy Angelenos.
There’s great hiking at three of the four destinations, which include Channel Islands National Park and the town of Idyllwild, which is right at the doorstep [...]

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Kilimanjaro Talks and Sales at Adventure 16

November 16, 2009

If you’re at all interested in learning more about joining an expedition to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll want to head to your local Adventure 16 this week.
The local chain will be hosting slideshow presentations by Kurt Wedberg, the founder of Sierra Mountaineering International and a veteran climb leader on Kilimanjaro. [...]

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Stop What You’re Doing

April 3, 2009

And go to northern California right now.
The wildflowers are AMAZING.
Yes, the Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve says they’re at their peak now, but they also say it’s going to be a moderate to poor year at best.
I just got back from the Pinnacles National Monument, where I swear I felt like I was walking [...]

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New Zealand Wants to Complete Nation-long Trails

March 19, 2009

Alright, New Zealand. I get it. You want me to come visit. I’m working on it, already! You don’t have to try so hard.
Apparently, New Zealand is not immune from the global economic meltdown, and recently had a nation-wide brainstorming session to try to come up with ideas that would boost [...]

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Hike 5 Prominent California Peaks

March 19, 2009

If you’ve been looking for a list of big mountains to hike this year that are a bit outside of the LA area, the San Francisco Chronicle’s got your back. They just posted a list of 5 prominent California peaks, along with some helpful links for more information on planning your trip, choosing a [...]

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Milford Track Restores Hiker’s Faith

February 26, 2009

New Zealand is known for its unbelievable hiking, even though for some reason they insist on calling it “tramping.”
With a nationwide system of trails, maintained camping huts, and backpacker-friendly travel services, the Land of Peter Jackson has a well-deserved reputation. But one hike in particular – The Milford Track – a.k.a “the finest walk [...]

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Steam Wells Petroglyphs

February 9, 2009

Texas-based writer and publisher Harry Helms has a personal blog detailing his travels and experiences. And luckily for us, he seems to take an intense interest in the ghost towns and lesser-known areas of the California-Nevada high desert.
His most recent post gives some directions and descriptions to an area called Steam Wells — near [...]

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