Mid-Week Events

 

Hey SCOA members.  You know that from time to time SCOA tries to give back by providing premium events like: mountain biking and sea kayaking for FREE .  It is time to do it again.  This time, we are asking you, the active SCOA member what do to.

August 8 is the date.  What do you want to do?

Sea kayak: San Luis Obisbo
Sea kayak: Marina Del Rey
Sea kayak: Santa Cruz Island

Mountain bike shuttle: Mt. Pinos
Mountain bike shuttle: Mount Wilson
Mountain bike shuttle: Santa Monica Mountains

In the case of Santa Cruz Island, you will need to purchase a ferry ticket.

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Admit it - you wish you could go canyoneering with SCOA but don't have a clue as to how.  The purpose of this note is to provide specific instructions on how to get involved in canyonering and rock climbing.  Canyoneering like rock climbing is a participatory sport.  The more you put in to it the more you get out. . .

First things first - safety.  You need to learn how to be safe not only to yourself but to thos around you.  You can do that by registering for one of these canyoneering or rock climbing courses designed for beginners.  Want more info - keep reading.
 
SCOA has been inundated with requests for information on how to become involved with canyoneering, rock climbing and 'big' hikes (4+ hours of strenuous climbing).  Quietly, in the background the SCOA crew has been putting together some amazing events.  Starting this weekend - today really - a month of events designed specifically for the beginner are in place.  The goal, to give people an opportunity to learn right, gain skills and confidence so that they can join SCOA on more adventurous activities.  Does that sound interesting?

Rock climbing and canyoneering - at least the way SCOA has them set up requires the participant to be able to safely belay.  While there are other important skills, safely belaying is the foundation to it all and we at SCOA put a great deal of weight on being able to do it properly.

The next belay course will be 07 August in Long Beach.  Space is limited so if you are interested register now.  After completion of this course, you will be qualified to join SCOA on many of our outdoor rock climbing events.

07 August - Indoor Rock Climbing and Belay Class

Now that you can belay, come join us for a day on the rocks 08 Aug at Point Dume.  For those that have never been, Point Dume is a site right on the beach.  When the whales are migrating, you can watch them from your perch high above the waves.  Depending on what you are looking for there are other things to see there too.

08 Aug - Outdoor Rock Climbig at pt. Dume

We have two classes that teach the fundamentals of canyoneering.  The 1 day course will give you the basics so you can safely join a group of canyoneers and not be a liability to the group.  After the class, you will be ready to join SCOA on any number of the canyoneering runs.

Our next 1 day course is 21 August in the Mount Baldy area.  We are limiting the class size to 12.  If you are interested.  Make sure you do not wait to sign up.  ATC's C1 course, covers everything you need to know to safely canyoneer.  They provide all the equipment too.  Normally $165 for SCOA it is $140.

21 August - Beginning Canyoneering

Everyone has a bucket list - right?  Why not join us canyoneering Mount San Antonio with a professional guide service?   The event is all day long.  You will do some hiking and you will get wet and you will have a blast!  We have limited the group size to 12.  We ran this three times last year.  Each time the event filled up and we had to push people away.

14 August - Canyoneering for Beginners

Now that you can safely belay and know how to canyoneer, why not put those skill to use?  We have several upcoming Canyoneering and rock climbing events.  Click on one and sign up!

All of our canyoneering and rock climbing events are listed in our calendar.

Rock Climbing Events 

Canyoneering Events

SCOA wishes to thank Stephen Le and Christian Rightler for their time and expertise.  If you have questions - ask them.  If they do not have the answer they can point you in the right direction!

 

Mid-Week Events

 

It's a sad day for So. Cal. mountain bikers.  The Station Fire hit us hard.  We are still recovering and now along comes the Bull Fire.  Solid information is hard to come by.  Some say the trail is completely gone others say 1/2 gone. Either way, it s going to be awhile before the trail opens again.

Sad as it is, our hearts are heavy for the fire fighters battling the blaze and to those who have lost their homes.  Hopefully they will get this fire under control and keep it away from  homes and animals.  I hope they catch the person responsible for starting the blaze.

Until then, I defininely do not receommend going there for outdoor activity fun.  At the very least, the smoke in the valley will be thick.  Additionally you want to give the crews space to do their thing.  Call your river rafting outfitter frequently and follow their suggestions.

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BLOG - 28 July 2010

Cannell Trail Burning

The Plunge, which is the most famous part of the Cannell Trail, has in fact been burned. Just how much is not exactly known. On Mtbr's blog site someone said it is 3/4 burned as of yesterday. However the pictures show that the canyon north of the trail head is burned but the hill that the trail runs along the north side is not. We Paul provided more comments and pictures here.
 

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BLOG - 27 July 2010

Not Again!

Many of our favorite places are still closed to let Mother Nature do her thing. Mountain bikers have been pushed far and wide to get their 'ride on.' Well we are getting pushed further. This morning the The Porterville Recorder broke another fire - Heat, dry brush fuel Bull Fire to 6,000 acres. I am no expert but due to the terrain, it looks like the Cannell Plunge will be adversely effected.
 

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Don't forget "The Birth of Big Air" is tonight.  Registered SCOA members get in.  I recommend taking the Metro if you can make it work for you.

Canyoneers, SCOA is having a series of canyoneering events starting this weekend.  The focus is on getting the beginners started and providing more indepth training for the experienced person.  The events are posting with the exception 14 August - stay tuned!

Hold on - we got another fire! The Bull Fire is raging near Kernville and our beloved Cannell Plunge is dangerously close.

On a positive note - make sure you take SCOA's Beach House Poll!

BLOG - 27 July 2010

Not Again!

Many of our favorite places are still closed to let Mother Nature do her thing. Mountain bikers have been pushed far and wide to get their 'ride on.' Well we are getting pushed further. This morning the The Porterville Recorder broke another fire - Heat, dry brush fuel Bull Fire to 6,000 acres. I am no expert but due to the terrain, it looks like the Cannell Plunge will be adversely effected.
 

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The mountain biking as well as hiking and fishing communities were hit pretty hard with the Station Fire.  Many of our favorite places are still closed to let Mother Nature do her thing.  Mountain bikers have been pushed far and wide to get their 'ride on.'  Well we are getting pushed further.

MTBOutdoors.com one of SCOA's groups, has been venturing to Kernville to ride the Cannell Plunge some of the best mountain biking on the planet.  It is a long haul but well worth it.  Here is a GPS profile of the ride.

This morning the THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER broke another fire - Heat, dry brush fuel Bull Fire to 6,000 acres.

I am no expert but due to the terrain, it looks like the Cannell Plunge will be adversly effected.  Due to the terrain, wildlife and heat - it is over 100 degrees, there is nothing likely to stop it from burning a lot of Cannell Plunge.

 

 

 

Mid-Week Events

 

We are super proud to announce a very special screening of "The Birth of Big Air" brought to you by ESPN Films and my buddy a Jack Hammer.  The screening is tomorrow and you should get there early to ensure your spot.  I have met Matt Hoffman and deem him a pretty cool guy.  But don't take my word for it - go to the screening!

EVENT - 27 July 2010

The Birth of Big Air Film Screening

Back in the day, I had the opportunity to do a lot of video camera work at the X-Games as an independent shooter. While, the X-Games are part of my past for my buddy Jimmy they are his present. He hooked SCOA up with access to a film screening "The Birth of Big Air". Google Matt Hoffman for background. Note: You will need to be logged in to view and RSVP the event.

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More updates tomorrow!  Do not forget to vote in the venice Beach House Poll!






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Beach House Poll

SCOA is going to the beach!  Will you come join us!

 

 

 

For those of you unfamiliar with Wes Skiles click here for a Google search of his photos then read on.  A prolific and fantaastic photographer, NPR is reporting his death today.  Aparently he passed Thursday but there are no details to the cause.  It is belived to be an accident.  Read adn listen to the full story here - http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/07/22/128704761/skiles

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What Shuttle?

 

I got a couple of calls today for a shuttle this weekend.  Nothing is for sure but we want to see who is interested.  We are going to do things differently though.  We are going to run this through SCOA.  We love MTBOutdoors.com but not the drama that ensues when we do a shuttle.  If you want to be heard or listen in join SCOA.  Joining is free.

A few of us are going to bag a loop at Chantry Flats this evening and then head to the movie screening and BBQ SCOA is throwing.  Come on out there is plenty of room.  Bring your bike, food, bevy and upload your favorite video to SCOA.  We have a fire 'pit',  gas for the barbie, projector and movie screen.

New week look out for a night ride that starts at 8PM most likely in the San Gabes. . .

Event - 21 July 2010

Adventure Movie Screenings, BBQ and mini bonfire! - Single Track Focus

Take a mid-week break from your normal world and come watch your favorite videos under the moonlight at SCOA HQ. We will provide the screen, the projector, the grill and a fire pit. You upload your favorite video to SCOA, bring a beach chair, some grillables, your favorite beverage and of course your appetite for food and adventure video.

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Event - 20 July 2010

Tomorrow - Single Track Focus

To the uninitiated, Chaney Trail is a brutal climb. Even strong climbers are forced to their granny gear within the first mile. It doesn't let up until the road turns to dirt at the Lower San Merrill cut-off about 60 minutes later. But it is worth it. San Merrill and Idelehour Trails are single-track heaven. Descending these technical trails takes some skill. Hard tails and trail bikes will do the best, although all-mountain bikes will do fine.

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EVENT - 24 July 2010

Darkside Mountain Bike Shuttle

It's simple - pick up is in Sierra Madre late morning. You'll get a ride to the observatory or very close. Depending on what gates are open you could hit just about anything on the front side - Wintercreek, Mt. Wilson Trail + others.  You will need to be logged into SCOA to view.  Joining is free.
 

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