Downhill Biking Los Angeles

🚴 5/30 SAT 8:30 AM | KEN BURTON - EL PRIETO | ADV BLUE LEVEL 🚴

**Distance 12+ miles // Elevation 2,000+ feet** The El Prieto Loop, sometimes referred to as ‘JPL’ because of its proximity to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is one of many options for epic riding in the San Gabes. We will climb up Brown Mountain to the saddle, then continue climbing up Brown Mountain to the Ken Burton Trailhead, before descending either Ken Burton or back down to the saddle and taking El Prieto. El Prieto means “The Dark One” in Spanish. The name comes from an early homesteader in 1865 named Robert Owen, an African American, who settled there and became a staple of the developing community. After his death, John and Owen Brown, two brothers and prominent abolitionists who fought for the Union, built a cabin on the adjacent land. Their charisma and love for nature helped to cultivate the mountain community. The peak above El Prieto is named after the Brown boys and Owen’s grave is still visible in El Prieto Canyon. **ADVANCED BLUE** *You have a strong understanding and practice with braking, shifting, cornering, and descending skills. You can navigate variable terrain at a good pace. You are confident and comfortable riding singletrack trails and can easily navigate roots, rocks, mud, sand, and creek crossings. You are capable of a front wheel and rear wheel lift and can put the two together to navigate over obstacles. You are fairly confident on steep climbs and descents, but you may walk sections on Black or Double Black trails.* **[LINK TO RIDE LEVEL CHART FOR MORE DETAILS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lK2QCFW94SM-J3m2cUEvDxXYxsdsMSkvypyenjK2oq8/edit?usp=sharing)** **LIABILITY RELEASE & WAIVER** *If you are new to AMTR, please bring a signed and completed waiver to the ride for the ride leader or email it to: AMTR.Meetup@gmail.com. You will be asked to sign a Waiver if you do not have one on file with us. If you refuse to sign, you will not be allowed to join the meetup event.* **[READ, SIGN, AND EMAIL YOUR WAIVER](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2G2x-3WT9JSdQDOFoEZrtZmtu8sB_BO/view?usp=sharing)** **BIKING ESSENTIALS** *Please bring your own biking essential needs like tools, pump, hydration pack, chain link, gloves, energy gel/bar, snacks, camera, and most importantly a HELMET. Knee and elbow pads are NOT a must, but are suitable for extra protection.* **DISCLAIMER** *The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Volunteers, Ride leaders, and Event Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer(s) is only to organize the meetup. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a ride, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. In addition, you further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Assistant Organizers of the All Mountain Trail Riders Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.*

WsSB MTB Riders Signal Instant Message Board

Get the signal app and join the group! Most plans will be made here. Only organized group functions will be done on Meetup. Get Signal and start making plans to ride! https://signal.group/#CjQKIGCd9_AdJkRk9zsfQf4mZNLJbi8-tfDqkHpjqinGPYd9EhBQJEg900WAcSzIZgmpAXIr

WsSB MTB Riders Signal Instant Message Board

Get the signal app and join the group! Most plans will be made here. Only organized group functions will be done on Meetup. Get Signal and start making plans to ride! https://signal.group/#CjQKIGCd9_AdJkRk9zsfQf4mZNLJbi8-tfDqkHpjqinGPYd9EhBQJEg900WAcSzIZgmpAXIr

Fresh Air - Yoga at Sunset

EOD Fresh Air. 1 Hr of yoga. Heal your body. Chat and yoga, or bring headphones. Yoga concepts will be explained to the best of my ability. Self teaching yoga diagrams will be provided. bring your own mat, you can also just do it on the grass.

Burbank/Chandler Bike Path: Pack Walk

Following a warmup around Whitnall Highway Park, we'll walk the pedestrian lane on a section of the Chandler bike path. Expect to maintain tight proximity as we share the road with moderate traffic, including approaching runners, pedestrians, children, strollers, and other dog walkers. Other distractions will include passing fast-moving bikes, scooters, and skateboards in the adjacent bike lanes. **Please read entire description before you RSVP.** **REQUIREMENTS:** Participants must submit a member form and participant release of liability each year. **[Click here to submit one](https://forms.gle/GzcftLq1MyLZpSG87)**. If you don't recall completing one this year, complete one now. **RULES:** ***First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun!*** All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event. 1. Participants limited. **RSVP is required to hold a spot.** As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events. 2. If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation. 3. Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household. 4. Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask. **MEETING LOCATION:** Gather at the Chandler Blvd. end of Whitnall Highway Park North, where the grass starts just north of the transmission towers. **PARKING:** Residential street parking along Whitnall Hwy and Chandler Blvd. **WHAT TO BRING:** Water for you and your dog. We will do some mental exercises, so bring treats (or your dog’s dinner), or a toy for rewarding them. The path is well lit, but consider bringing lights as the end of our walk will hit twilight hours. **PACK WALK DISTANCE:** About 1.5 miles **TRAIL:** Mix of sidewalk, grass, and paved street. **DIFFICULTY:** Easy **DISTRACTION LEVEL:** Medium - High: There may be periods of high traffic where we will need to share the road with oncoming and passing users of the pedestrian lane. There will also be bikes, scooters, roller skaters, skateboards, etc. passing in close proximity at higher speed, in their own dedicated lane. For nearly all of the route, there is plenty of room to step off the paved path in case you need to create extra buffer space. **LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:** #1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control. #2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction. #3 Please bring doggie poo bags. #4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog. #5 One dog per handler. No exceptions! #6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass. *All breeds welcome. - There will be foot traffic, critters, and several other dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared. *If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct, located at the bottom of [https://www.larpbo.org/faqs-4](https://www.larpbo.org/faqs-4). **RELEASE AND WAIVER:** In consideration of being allowed to participate in LARPBO events posted on the LARPBO Community Meetup group, you agree that: - You are an adult over the age of 18. *You knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, which may arise in connection with your participation in any events, including, but not limited to, injury, illness, property damage including injury to you or your dog, contact with other dogs or spectators at the event, injuries sustained by and through other dogs or participants at the event and assume full responsibility for your participation in the event. - If you feel that you or your dog are unable to safely and comfortably complete the event, you agree to leave. *You hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless LARPBO Community Meetup group, LARPBO – Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners, Inc. and all of their respective officers, organizers, and volunteers. - You understand that at this event or related activities, you may be photographed. You agree to allow your photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event organizers.

21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.

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Challenging STEEP Adventurous Sunset Night Hike: DeBell to top of Verdugo-Loop

Join our Facebook Group!

Looking to meet other people to trade tips and plan trips? Meetup is great but events/members are spread out over a bunch of different groups. To address this -- We created a Facebook group for people across all the different Meetup groups in So Cal to plan trips and trade tips. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/socalsnow/ We're on the mountain every weekend! Join us!

ACH, AFH, Aliso Canyon to Copper Hills BBQ

Top Rope Wednesdays at The Post

🧗 **Hey Climbing Buffs! Ready to conquer gravity?** 🧗‍♀️ Grab your gear and join us every Wednesday night for some epic top roping action at The Post in Pasadena. Whether you’re the next Spider-Man or just looking to stick to walls without glue, this is your playground! **What’s Going Down:** * **Time to Rock:** 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (show up when you can!) * **All Skill Levels Welcome:** Seriously, from “What’s a carabiner?” to “Watch me do this one-handed.” * **Gear Up:** Rentals available or bring your own kit. Just make sure those shoes are snug! * **Get Tipsy:** And by tipsy, I mean tips from our resident rock stars to boost your climbing game. **RSVP—Do It!** Hit that RSVP button like it owes you money. Helps us keep the headcount and make sure there’s enough fun to go around. First-timers, give us a heads-up so we can roll out the red carpet for you. **Climb on, Legends. Wednesday's the day we defy gravity** **Quick Note:** If you’re planning to use my name (Marvin Quitoriano) for the day pass discount, just make sure to message or text one of me ahead of time — I need to be at the front desk for it to work! Also, if you message me on Meetup, please make sure your privacy settings allow replies. I’ve had a couple messages I couldn’t respond to.

Mandeville Canyon Trail

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