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8000 Meter Challenge

Published on September 23, 2008 in Excursions, hiking and motivations. 0 Comments

nullSome of the folks from Adventure 16 - a wonderful SoCal chain of outdoors stores - recently conquered the 8000 Meter Challenge — a back to back to back hike of Mount Baldy, Mount San Gorgonio, and Mount San Jacinto all in 24 hours. In total, it involves 38 miles of hiking and over 11,000 feet of elevation gain.

To put it lightly, it’s an effin’ monster of a hike.

The crew wrote up their experience, as well as details on all the gear they were using and tips for hikers who’d like to eventually test themselves with this challenge as well (like me, for instance).

Read all about it at the A16 blog.

image by V.H.S.

Hiking Author at Adventure 16

Published on August 15, 2008 in City Life, The Great Outdoors, camping and hiking. 0 Comments

nullOver the next few weeks, SoCal outdoor outfitters Adventure 16 will host Allan Riedel — author of the guidebook 100 Classic Hikes in Southern California. Riedel will offer tips on his favorite local trails, hidden camping spots, and good family trips at all seven Southern California branches of A16:

- Tarzana Store: Thurs., Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
- West Los Angeles Store: Thurs., Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
- Torrance Store: Thurs., Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
- Costa Mesa Store: Thurs., Sept. 25, 7 p.m.
- Oceanside Store: Thurs., Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
- Solana Beach Store: Thurs., Oct. 9, 7 p.m.
- San Diego Store: Thurs., Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

No word on whether or not punch and pie will be served, but we can assume CLIF bars and iced tea are likely.