This morning’s Mercury News has a couple nice stories exploring the contrasts among those whose homes were destroyed in 2008 wildfires. Those hit by the Trabing Fire in Larkin Valley near Santa Cruz are getting their households back together. Tough,…
In the news
Hiker survives two nights lost in Henry Cowell Redwoods
by tom • December 14, 2008 • 1 Comment
A hiker took her dog hiking in the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The dog got her lost, but also kept her alive. The woman, Darlene Luckenbach of Santa Cruz, spent the first night snuggled with…
Gear
We have a winner!
by tom • December 12, 2008 • 0 Comments
The lucky draw in the KEENFOOTWEAR.COM contest is one Peter Duthoy of Frederick, Maryland. Peter has 48 hours to reply to an e-mail I just sent him. If by some chance he doesn’t reply, I’ll do another draw Sunday morning.
Hiking
Last contest update before the winner is chosen
by tom • December 11, 2008 • 0 Comments
Response to the KEEN giveaway has been excellent. Tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. Pacific Standard Time I will stop taking entries and pick a winner soon after. Go here to get the details on the contest. And by the way:…
Blogs
Mucho hiking blog linkage
by tom • December 10, 2008 • 3 Comments
Way Points: Park Advocacy Day 2009 Camping Blogger: Give the Gift of Ansel Adams. Cactus Eaters: Reading tonight at S.F. Library’s Mission Bay Branch. Calipidder: Warm Springs Canyon. Timecheck: Patagonia – Torres del Paine – Trip Planning Stream of Consciousness…
Fitness
What does it take to get kids interested in hiking?
by tom • December 8, 2008 • 12 Comments
One scene I cannot forget: I was five miles into a hike to Berry Creek Falls at Big Basin Redwoods when I noticed a toddler, maybe 14 months old at best, wandering around in his diaper with his admiring mom…
Blogs
Neat North Coast blog: Walking Fort Bragg
by tom • December 6, 2008 • 0 Comments
Ron Bloomquist wanders around the Redwood Coast burg of Fort Bragg and takes pictures of the stuff he sees along the way. Ron’s bio: I’m in my sixties but going on 12 and learning all the time! My blood pressure…
Gear
Quick contest update
by tom • December 5, 2008 • 0 Comments
Responses have been pouring in for the contest to win a freebie of your choosing from KEEN footwear. Check out the contest post if you’re interested.
Blogs
Latest local bloggers’ travels
by tom • December 5, 2008 • 1 Comment
Folks have been posting up a storm this week. Highlights: Flirty n’ Dirty got some miles in down Santa Barbara way. Knapp’s Castle(Snyder Trail- Knapp’s Castle- Snyder Trail) (6.4 miles-if the run is completed) Knapp’s Castle is a little bit…