Adventure 16

In January 1986 Gareth Wood became the first Canadian to reach the South Pole by foot. 7 years later, almost to the day, A16er (another Canadian) Sunniva Sorby skied to the Pole as part of the first all-women 4 person team to complete the journey. We'd sure like to think that their A16 Bomber Hats helped contribute to their success.

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MT WHITNEY. Learn best practices for a successful hike or climb to the summit. Whether you're planning to climb this famous & formidable mountain for the first time, or you've been there - done that, don't miss this opportunity to learn what you should know to prepare and make your round-trip journey successful and safe.
FREE presentation Wed, May 28. Hosted by A16 and held at Helix Brewing Co. 8101 Commercial St., La Mesa California. 6:30 Meet, Eat n' Drink. 7:00 - 8:30 Presentation.
If you can't make it, you can catch the video at Adventure 16 Online Videos.

Why not bring your Mom to the A16 Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange? Here's my Mom, Marty Mead sportin my Dad's camp clothing in San Diego's Back Country in 1953. If you enjoyed the A16 Mother's Day Backpacker's SWAPMEET back in the day, you're gonna love the Gear Exchange at Helix Brewing Co. in La Mesa's East County. Saturday, May 10, 9 - Noon. Related Factoid: A16 was founded by Boy Scouts in a garage in La Mesa in 1962. And the rest, as they say, "is..................................."
Adventure 16

Our friends from Las Tias will be serving up delicious Breakfast Burritos and other yummy breakfast dishes from their Food Truck on Saturday morning at the GREAT OUTDOOR GEAR & CLOTHING EXCHANGE at Helix Brewing Co. Coffee and juices too. As of today 40 Sellers will fill the parking lot with rare deals on just about everything you need to outfit your summer adventures.

Vintage Gear will be on display and/or FOR SALE at the A16 Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange at Helix Brewing Co. in La Mesa, CA this Saturday morning. The photo is of a c1971 tent made by Gerry Outdoors. Gerry was founded by Gerry & Ann Cunningham. They were major innovators and highly influential designers in the Outdoor Industry from 1946 through the early 70s. Come check out other interesting vintage gear at this San Diego Outdoor Community Event.

I feel fortunate to own this Gregory Cassin pack made by Wayne Gregory himself in 1977. It was built prior to him having any labels to brand it. Fortunately Wayne recently gave me a label from the first batch of labels along with a Certificate of Authenticity for the pack. Here is Wayne at 77+- holding my pack. He's still passionate about design & building things. If you live in So Cal and want to meet Wayne, he'll be attending A16's Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange at Helix Brewing Co in La Mesa, CA on May 10. 9-Noon. BTW, Wayne and his wife Suszy were among A16's first paid employees in the late 60. Before that, factory workers were volunteers including Boy Scouts. I think that might have been pre child labor laws in the states. The good ole' days!

Come to the A16 GEAR EXCHANGE for the super great deals on outdoor gear and stay for the people. The married couple in the center first met at the A16 SWAPMEET in the late late 80s, then came to every Swapmeet thereafter to celebrate. It's not nearly as interesting, but you'll meet the two bookends. L. Jeff Sheets from Trailhead Sales & R. John D. Mead, Trail Boss at A16.
May 10 Brewing Co. 9 - Noon

Check out who you're gonna meet at the A16 GREAT OUTDOOR GEAR & CLOTHING EXCHANGE at HELIX BREWING IN La Mesa, CA on May 10.
Stefanie Miao is a Volunteer & Leader Extraordinaire with the San Diego Sierra Club and its super successful Wilderness Basics Course. Thank you Stefanie for all you've done to lead mountaineering courses and for Keepin It Wild!