NATURAL RESOURCES TAKE A LOAD OFF.Nothing is worse than overstuffing a backpack for an afternoon hike. That extra weight you're lugging around could be avoided, says the Ultra- Light Hiking.com Web site (http://ultralight-hiking.com). If you want to break down exactly how heavy each item is that you stuff into your pack, this site covers every ounce. They don't mince words when it comes to bringing unnecessary equipment either. ``It is hard for us to accept that we just spent 500 miles (or whatever) of hiking with equipment of which half we never used; and we could have been a lot more comfortable. ``Taking that 8-pound stove along the trail was maybe not so wise after all!'' There is, by the way, a section detailing which lightweight stove will cause you the least grief. And back pain. --Save the fish: Improving ``the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems'' is the mission of the American Fisheries Society, whose Web site (www.fisheries.org) details its cause. Founded in 1870 and the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists, the AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System is in the business of keeping aquatic life healthy and in strong numbers. The Web site mentions overfishing Overfishing occurs when fishing activities reduce fish stocks below an acceptable level. This can occur in any body of water from a pond to the oceans. More precise biological and bioeconomic terms define 'acceptable level'. has played a role in the ``extinction of several aquatic species.'' Salmon are among the fish quickly decreasing in numbers in numbered parts; as, a book published in numbers. See also: Number . - Chris Cocoles A TWO-WHEEL TOUR ``Mountain Bike! Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Revised Edition'' By David Story (Menasha Ridge Press), $15.95 ``For mountain bikers, Southern California is a gigantic playground,'' writes authors Laurie and Chris Leman lem·an n. Archaic 1. A sweetheart; a lover. 2. A mistress. [Middle English leofman, lemman : leof, dear (from Old English in the preface to the first edition of this comprehensive trail guide, now available in an updated and revised version Revised Version n. A British and American revision of the King James Version of the Bible, completed in 1885. Revised Version Noun . Looking over the new edition, it's clear this is truer than ever. Mountain bikers are becoming more accepted on local trails, and bike groups have spent hours maintaining existing trails and building new ones. The authors have included rides from San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. County to Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra. A handy feature is an index of rides grouped by interest groups. Family, novice, intermediate and advanced riders can find suggested routes, along with rides that feature wildlife viewing, loops or technical-riding challenges. Each of the 100 rides described are rated by technical and aerobic difficulty, scenery, length and configuration. A detailed map of the ride accompanies a narrative description and what you'll see. General location, suggested riding season, services and potential hazards are included. I'm not sure if I'm glad or sad that some of my favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. single-track trails are not described here, but that's just a tribute to the tremendous variety in Southern California. Classic rides such as the Santa Ana River The Santa Ana River begins in San Bernardino County, California in the San Bernardino National Forest. Its highest source lakes are Dollar Lake (9220') and Dry Lake (9065'), both on the northern flank of San Gorgonio Mountain (11,502') in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Trail and many others are here. This is an excellent guide to the vast variety of mountain-bike riding available in Southern California. Just remember to keep the rubber side down while enjoying our playground. Grade: A - Bill Becher CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (color) no caption (``Mountain Bike! Southern California Revised Edition'') Box: ON THE TUBE |
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