Welcome OC Hiker's & Backpacker's!

Hike Safe & Inspire! from - SUKI REED - OC HIKING CLUB President and OC Register columnist. See our main website at www.OC-HIKING.com.

#1 Hiking Club in Orange County & Southern California - A Social Hiking & Backpacking Group whose purpose is to get people of all ages outdoors - with over 100 hikes per month. See your doctor before you swap the TV for hiking boots; hiking can be daannngerouusss! Then, go pick a walk or a hike and start the adventure.

=== SUKI'S OC REGISTER ARTICLES ON MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP ===

I. Climb mountains with leadership
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/mountain-incidents-whi...
II. Conditioning to reach the peak
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/training-hikes-hiking-...
III. Avoid panic at the peak
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/altitude-wilderness-co...

=== CALIFORNIA TRAIL CONDITIONS ===

---> FLASHLIGHTS: The sun is setting early; carry a small headlamp or flashlight.

Take care of your fellow hiker - never leave a hiker alone or unaccompanied on the trail.

===== OC HIKING CLUB DIRECTORY =====

HIKING PROGRAMS
* New member Print & Hike: http://www.oc-hiking.com/orange_county_hikes.htm
* Volunteer: http://www.oc-hiking.com/volunteers.htm
* Kids in Need: http://www.oc-hiking.com/kids_in_need.htm
* Educational Events: http://www.oc-hiking.com/training_events.htm
* Trail Ecology: http://www.oc-hiking.com/ecology.htm
* Wall of fame: http://www.oc-hiking.com/wall_of_fame.htm
* Newsletter: http://www.oc-hiking.com/orange_county_hiking_and_backpac...
* Event calendar: http://www.meetup.com/OC-HIKING-com/calendar/
* Photo contests: http://www.oc-hiking.com/photo_contest.htm
* Photo gallery: http://www.meetup.com/OC-HIKING-com/members/
* Meet us: http://www.oc-hiking.com/meet.htm
* Photo contest - Photo of the week: http://tinyurl.com/ochcfacebook

HIKING TIPS
* Hike Brochures: http://www.oc-hiking.com/orange_county_hikes.htm
* OC Weather: http://www.oc-hiking.com/orange_county_hiking_and_backpac...
* HikeSafe tips in CA: http://www.oc-hiking.com/california_hike_safe.htm
* California Tidepools: http://www.oc-hiking.com/california_tidepools.htm
* So Cal hike links & phone numbers: http://www.oc-hiking.com/links.htm

FIND US
* Main website: http://www.OC-HIKING.com/
* Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/OC-HIKING-com/
* Facebook: became a fan, OC HIKING CLUB http://tinyurl.com/ochcfacebook

NEW MEMBER INFO
* Fill out profile info with full name and picture to join
* FAQ: http://www.meetup.com/OC-HIKING-com/messages/boards/threa...
* Member names: Please use first + last name or abreviation such as - Peggy P - We ask for this: 1) in case of a trail emergancy 2) to help identify you amongst our many members
* By posting photos you waive your rights to and agree they can be used at the discretion of OCHC

NO BLAME WAIVER
* By joining this group you agree to our No Blame Waiver
* Please print sign and fax: http://tinyurl.com/OCHCWaiver
* If you disagree with our waiver go to Profile and delete yourself from the club immediately

ABOUT US
* A social hiking and backpacking group
* Getting people of all ages and ablities outdoors!
* OC Hiking Club/Hike Everywhere is a nonprofit 501c3
* Our hikes are led by the nicest people you've ever met aka our OCHC volunteers

SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS ONLY
* Thank your for support ! http://www.oc-hiking.com/donations.htm

~~~~ Hike Safe & Inspire! ~~~~

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