Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was able to get out for some awesome hikes over the long weekend. It’s hard to believe, but it’s already December. The holidays mean different things to different people, but to me its all about getting more time off work to go hiking!

If you haven’t seen the weather forecast for this week, looks like we’re going to get some actual rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hopefully this is a sign of a wet winter ahead!

Ready to start planning next weekend? How about checking out the Red Hill Nature Hike at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park. Join a ranger-led hike at Red Hill featuring a mild 1.5 mile walk. The ranger will point out interesting topics, history, native plants, and points of interest. Bring water, a hat, a walking stick and binoculars. Groups and clubs welcome. Meet at the flagpole next to the ranger station. Check out the County Parks & Recreation Activity and Program Guide for more information, or visit our Events Page to find even more activities going on next weekend.

Well, today is Cyber Monday, which apparently means you’re supposed to buy stuff. If you’re in the market for some new hiking gear or photography equipment, you should be able to score some nice deals today. Here’s a couple deals we spotted at Amazon that might pique your interest:

• $20 Off $100: ALPS Mountaineering Products
• Save up to $125 on Manfrotto Tripods & Bags
• Save $420 on the Nikon D5200 Digital SLR Two Lens Bundle
• Up to 40% Off Top Rated Compression Clothing
• Yoga Gifts Under $25
• Spend More, Save More on Select Cold-Weather Clothing
• Carhartt Women’s Gear Under $40

Here’s some more Cyber Monday deals and codes from other retailers:

• Altrec.com: Shop our Cyber Monday Sale and save up to 60% on tens of thousands of products! Only at Altrec.com!
• DiscountMags.com: Cyber Monday Sales at DiscountMags.com! Pick 3 for $12, 5 for $18, or 10 for $30!
• Eddie Bauer: Cyber Monday: 30% Off Your Entire Purchase + Free Shipping & Returns on All Orders. Use Code FROSTY.
• RockyMountain.com: Hiking Gear up to 50% off
• Teva: Teva Holiday Offer! Get one free pair of Men’s or Women’s Mush® II flip flops with any purchase of $75 or more plus receive Free Shipping on all orders!
• Under Armour: Limited Time: Free Shipping, No Minimum. Get the gear that’s on every athlete’s list.

Have a good week!