Category: Issue 85

California Brewing: Session Beers

Just what is a “session beer” anyway? Terms like Saison, Hefeweizen, IPA and now session beer entering our beer vocabulary can be confusing to those just looking for something good to drink. Session beer makes things even worse because the term is rather vague and subjective.

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Liquid Imagery: Adam Replogle

We were all kooks at one time in the surf. We didn’t wake up ripping. We all could do a better job of helping the entry level surfer. Maybe you give someone a pointer or some good advice to help them out. We could give a few more waves to other fellow surfers and spread the stoke. Just a thought!

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Destination: San Luis Obispo

On the 101 just about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the old mission town of San Luis Obispo (also known as just San Luis or the even simpler SLO) has mountains, wine country, a year-round farmer’s market, and easy access to stunning beaches. It’s also got some amazing year-round weather, and no matter what level you’re at in just about any outdoor adventure, you can find a way to challenge and indulge yourself in and around SLO.

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Athlete Profile: Patti Bauerfiend

Thousands of tourists flock to the Monterey Bay to sail, surf, and explore. Patti Bauerfiend comes to swim. “I think some people stand at the bottom of a cliff and wonder if it can be climbed,” Patti told me. “The first time I stood on the shore in Santa Cruz and looked across at the Monterey peninsula, I just wondered if I could swim to the other side.”

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Headlands Race recap! September 13-15 2024.

📸 credits: @ellasuring @alex.d.short

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✨Have you picked up our Fall Issue yet? ✨

🆓 We believe in the healing power of nature, and thanks to our partners, this issue is packed with outdoor inspiration — available for free!

📔 Our cover story explores the rich history of the south face of Yosemite’s Half Dome. This iconic wall has shaped climbing history with dramatic accidents, daring rescues, and legendary climbs by figures like Warren Harding, Galen Rowell, Steve Bosque, Mike Corbett, and John Middendorf.

📸 Cover photo of Tobias Wolf and Oliver Schmidt celebrating with a high five after the first free ascent of Karma on the south face of Half Dome. Photo by Tobias Wolf via time-lapse.

🧗 Also in this issue, Doug Robinson, known as the “Father of Clean Climbing,” returns with part two of his clean climbing manifesto. His revolutionary ideas, first introduced in the 1972 Chouinard catalog, challenge climbers to reflect on their impact on nature.

📜Building on this theme of responsible climbing, we also highlight the Yosemite Climbing Associations Climber’s Credo, a grassroots agreement developed to address the proposed nationwide fixed anchor prohibition in Wilderness areas. This initiative promotes ethical climbing practices and aims to influence future regulations to preserve access.

🌲 Other stories include the Inyo Mountain Wilderness, solo bikepacking in the Lost Sierra, the indigenous-led effort to restore and paddle the Klamath River, climbing Mexico’s volcanoes, and the return of great white sharks along California’s coast.

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Join @ellasuring and @uponward as they discuss the upcoming Headlands 27K trail race in Marin, CA that’s part of the Golden Trail World Series. Head to our bio 🔗 to learn more about this race and the environmental and gender equity steps they’re taking along the way. ⛰️

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We caught up with Allyson Gunsallus to talk about her project Hand Holds — an interview series to help climbers understand the transition to parenting and parenthood. 🧗‍♂️

Though the series uses climbing as a lens, it is meant to be useful for all athletes and people transitioning into their new role as a parent. 🧑‍🧒

Click the link 🔗 in our bio to watch the full interview with @yosguns. 🎬
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Who else is already looking forward to the weekend? ⛰️✨

Mammoth Mountain offers the perfect weekend getaway! Enjoy breathtaking hikes, 80 miles of singletrack, guided roped climbs, kayaking, and more. 🚴‍♀️🧗‍♂️

Ready to plan your escape? Click the link 🔗 in our bio for tips on planning your perfect itinerary. 😎

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