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REI Used Gear Sale

January 2, 2009

If you don’t have your hiking plans finalized for Sunday Saturday yet, you may want to drop by the Santa Monica REI for the first Used Gear Sale of 2009.
The REI Used Gear Sales are a great way to replace some of your not-so-gently used items with upgrades, without spending all of your holiday cash. [...]

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Weekend Activities 12/12

December 12, 2008

… if you’re not hiking, of course, which I’ll assume you are. But hey — you’ve got to come back into town SOMETIME. And maybe you’ll want to spend more time near some warmth, what with that arctic blast headed our way and all.
I found two options on the west side this Saturday:
If [...]

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Treasured Lands Exhibition

September 8, 2008

I was honored to attend Quang-Tian Long’s “Treasured Lands” exhibition at Santa Monica’s Bergamont Station this weekend.
Long is a trained scientist and gifted photographer who fell in love with Yosemite on a visit and decided he had to see all of the National Parks. His exhibition consists of 58 large prints — one from [...]

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Hiking Solstice Canyon

September 5, 2007

A picturesque, shaded canyon hike. A popular, well-maintained trail with opportunities for less-traveled spurs. Highlights include a small waterfall, the oldest still-standing stone building in Malibu, and the ruins of a burned-down mansion.

The Basics:
- Distance: 6 miles. A full trek down the Deer Valley Loop would have made this [...]

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Hiking Runyon Canyon

August 16, 2007

A short, relatively easy trail loop in one of the most accessible areas of Los Angeles’ mountains. Quick access and very dog-friendly, although the crowds may leave you longing for something a bit further in the wilderness.

The Basics:

- Distance: 3 miles
– Elevation Gain: About 675 feet.
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Hiking the Grotto Trail

April 17, 2007

A short hike to one of Southern California’s classic hiking destinations. An easy route that can extend as far as you want, with great opportunities for climbing and a wonderful place to refresh your bouldering skills.

The Basics:
- Distance: A bit under 3 miles to the Grotto and back, although you [...]

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Hiking Mishe Mokwa Trail to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak

December 18, 2006

An easy hike for ‘intermediate beginners’ and novice hikers looking for a challenge. Great scenery, well-maintained trails, and lots of opportunities to branch out and explore. This is definitely one of my favorite trails in all of Los Angeles, and a fantastic way to introduce non-hikers to the joys of hiking.
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