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Adventure 16

Don’t Forget – Anza-Borrego Event at A16 Tonight

February 24, 2010

I’m still neck-deep in New Zealand photos, and it will be a little while before I can give a full update, but I just wanted to remind everyone about the free Anza-Borrego event at the West LA Adventure 16 tonight at 7PM.
The night will start with a wine and cheese happy half-hour, then show three [...]

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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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Mount Whitney Classes

January 13, 2010

I already posted this on Twitter and Facebook, but if you’re interested in learning more about tackling the tallest mountain in the lower 48, you’ll want to head to the Santa Monica REI tonight at 7PM for a free presentation on the basics, including gear, food, routes, and how to best snag one of those [...]

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Icebreaker Wool on Sale at Adventure 16

December 18, 2009

If you’re looking for some new baselayer shirts or pants, you might want to head to the West LA Adventure 16 this weekend, because they’re having a sale on Icebreaker wool.
The New Zealand merino garments have been picking up in popularity over the past few months, although I haven’t yet had a chance to try [...]

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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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Planning For Whitney, Drinking Wine

March 25, 2009

Adventure 16 just announced the second part of their free, informational series on climbing Mount Whitney.
Kurt Wedberg of Sierra Mountaineering International will offer tips for gear and trip planning, as well as show some visuals of the various approaches and offer tips on how to climb the mountain even if you didn’t make [...]

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Mount Whitney Prepwork

February 3, 2009

If you’re even beginning to think about attempting to climb Mount Whitney — the tallest peak in the Lower 48 — you may want to take some time out to head to one of Adventure 16’s free clinics this week.
Not only is there a ton of prep work you should be doing before you go [...]

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8000 Meter Challenge

September 23, 2008

Some 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 [...]

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Hiking Author at Adventure 16

August 15, 2008

Over 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, [...]

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