While I like most of you enjoy the heat, when we are out adventuring in it common sense must prevail.  Several LA and San Diego hiking groups canceled their evening hikes yesterday and today due to heat.  We snuck in a long mountain bike ride this morning and I am here to tell you at 6:40 it was 85 and we suffered. (Check out the video.)  The So.Cal. forecast calls for a cooling trend this weekend - still be heads up.

Here is a reasonably comprehensive article on staying hydrated - http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-recreation/how-to-stay-hydrated-while-hiking. 

It should go without saying you need to bring a bladder of some sort.  If you are wanting to keep your money local, check out a new company Vapur . Consider 'liking' them.  They are having a contest for free bottles today.

Speaking of cool things to do, this weekend do not miss the FrogTown Art Walk .  SCOA's very own Matt Jones is one of the featured artists.   Check out his work and keep an eye on this guy.  Earlier this year he was on the short list for this year's Glow.  Remember the night time art exhibit in Santa Monica two years ago?  Well it is back!

Last fall we did several mountain bike shuttles at Nobel Canyon.  Located between the cool, gorgeous coastline of San Diego and the searing heat of El Centro.  It is a gorgeous place to ride it is just hot at times. Dan Chusid and Julis from SD MTB have a shuttle on Sunday.  If you cannot make Cannell go check this one out! Nobel Canyon MTB Shuttle

Finally, thanks for posting the amazing photos of your adventures.  If you haddn't noticed already - we change the photos almost daily.  Who knows maybe your talents are being highlighted today?