The intent of this group is to provide and to share objective information about how regular, every day folks can prepare for the types of scenarios one may encounter here in the Bay Area. This group is meant for people interested in learning:   1) What are the basics of Preparation, Readiness, and Disaster planning? 2) What does one need to know in order to safeguard loved ones and personal property? 3) How to make sense of all the various "survival" approaches and confusing array of products? 4 …

What would it be like to own your home in a thriving community, close to work and school? Cohousing is housing created with the design input of the residents, according to common goals such as sustainability, community, and simply living well by sharing more. It includes individual homes supplemented by shared facilities and common areas. Management is consensus-driven and done by the residents. There are over two dozen cohousing communities in the Bay Area to date, and it’s about time …

This group is intended to be an open network of mostly experienced backpackers, of the boomer age (you can use your own definition, but 45 to 60 plus or minus is my concept).  Generally trips should be moderately paced, 6 to 8 miles a day, up to 1500 feet of gain. Everyone in the group is welcome to organize a trip, and the settings for the group allow anyone to do that.  So, if you have a trailhead reservation and want some companions, feel free to post a trip. A few suggested groundrules.  Fi …

… Courses will not be marked. Self-sufficiency as well as the ability to work well with others. Positive attitude. Trail runners of all levels are welcome, however you must be able to run the distance specified for each meet. Carry your own water and fuel. Wear appropriate trail running attire and shoes. You must be age 21 or older. You and your guests assume all risk associated with participating in these activities.   Membership fees   $2 upon joining, plus $2/year due the first of January. P …

If you enjoy being surrounded by the immense beauty of nature... If you dream about life in the great wide open... Or if you simply need to get away from IM and Twitter... ...Then join us for a Hikeadelic experience. This group was formed for those who like to be out in nature as much as possible, whether on a nice, warm, sunny day or a rainy and windy morning. There is no absolute standard of fitness required (each hike will have its own subjective rating). All we ask is that you bring a posi …