New students...if you missed the orientation...

Welcome new students!  If you missed the orientation, you'll need to know the following:

1.  All the hike information is in the blog post previous to this one.  I will post photos and follow-up information after each hike. I'll also post changes and reminders, if any are necessary.  Therefore, please check this blog before each class!  Our first class is at Wunderlich park, and the details are in the post previous.

2.  Please wear long pants to your first class, until you get a sense for how much poison oak is near the trail.  Please wear rugged shoes and be prepared for sun and/or cool temperatures.  Please bring water, a snack, and anything else you may need to be comfortable.

3.  Carpooling is recommended!  Since you missed the orientation, hopefully you can make friends during the first class so that you may carpool to the remainder.

4.  The three main hazards one may encounter in our area are ticks, poison oak, and rattlesnakes.  At this time of year wasps can be, if not hazardous, certainly an annoyance.  If you are allergic to bees and need an epi-pen, please bring one with you on the hikes.  To prevent effects from ticks and poison oak, it is recommended to shower, wash your hair, and wash all your clothes after each hike.

5.  Please let me know if you are going to be absent, so that we don't wait for you at the trailside.  Please know that I cannot give you credit for hours you did not attend.

6.  Hikes are generally between 3-5 miles, include a snack break, and are good exercise but not overly strenuous.

I look forward to seeing you Saturday!  Email me if you have any questions.