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A16 Blog

Thursday, January 24, 2013
Locations: Siurana Spain, Barcelona Spain, Montpellier France, La Turbie France, Arco Italy, Bergamo Italy, Paris France
by Pete Muffoleto, A16 Climbing Buyer
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
by Heather Christianson
Adventure 16 Assistant manager, West LA
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Palm Springs to Mt. San Jacinto
by Katy Andrade, Adventure 16 Wholesale Sales
Friday, November 30, 2012
by Laurel Grinnell, Assistant Manager A16 San Diego

Saturday, November 10, 2012
This great medium-intensity hike takes you to two different lakes, both of which are fishable!
By James Almon, Adventure 16 Manager of Information Systems
Monday, November 5, 2012
Try this trail when you're looking for a moderate mountain hike with some great views!
By James Almon, Adventure 16 Manager of Information Systems
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Five Classic Peaks In Eighteen Days
by Kevin Lee, A16 Wholesale Buying, Sales & Marketing Manager
Thursday, August 2, 2012
By Tanner Jackson, A16 San Diego Store Assistant Manager
Saturday. May 19 - Sunday, May 20

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Angeles National Forest
by Heather Christianson
Assistant Manager, A16 West LA Store
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
On May 12, 2012, Adventure 16 held our 50th Anniversary Swapmeet & Sale in the San Diego Store Parking lot. As part of the celebration, we displayed vintage outdoor clothing and gear, and held a Vintage Gear Contest. Take a look at the winners and their gear.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
by Ryan Collins
Buyers Assistant
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
by Katie Heineman
Manager--A16 Tarzana Store
Sunday, May 13, 2012
by Tanner Jackson
Assistant Manager A16 San Diego Store
Sunday, April 15, 2012
by Laurel Grinnell
Assistant Manager
Adventure 16, San Diego
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
By Kevin Lee
Adventure 16 Wholesale Buying, Sales & Marketing Manager
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Some Reflections, by Katie Heineman, A16 Tarzana Store Manager
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
by Kevin Lee, Wholesale Buying, Sales & Marketing Manager
Monday, October 10, 2011
by Ben Reade
A16 San Diego Store Manager
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
by Erik Funk
Sales Associate, A16 San Diego Store

Monday, August 8, 2011
by Laurel Grinnell, Assistant Manager, A16 San Diego Store
July 13th, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Palm Springs to Mt. San Jacinto, June 19, 2011
By: Katie Heineman, Assistant Manager-Tarzana


Thursday, July 14, 2011
by Tanner Jackson
Assistant Manager, A16 San Diego store
Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
by Jay Golien, A16 Art Director
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
by Tanner Jackson, Assistant Manager, A16 San Diego Store

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
by Steve Stone, Adventure 16 Assistant Buyer
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
by Heather Christianson



Monday, January 10, 2011
By: Brett Jellen
Adventure 16 Sales Associate, WLA store

Wednesday, December 8, 2010
By Shian Sung, Adventure 16 Wholesale Sales
Palm Springs Art Museum Trailhead
Monday, December 6, 2010
by Mike VanAartsen A16 Assistant Manager, West LA
October 5 - 7,
Browns Millpond Campground, Bishop, CA

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Congratulations!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
By Kevin Lee, A16 Wholesale Sales and Marketing Manager
September 9, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
by Katie Heineman, Assistant Manager, A16 Solana Beach
July 8-15, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
by Martha Paddock, A16 Buying Assistant
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September 15, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
A16 is visited by furry guys in horned helmets
Monday, August 16, 2010
Congratulations to A16 employee Shian Sung for making it to the Halfway Point!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
By Andy Collins, Assistant Buyer Wholesale Division
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
July 11, 2010
by Andy Collins, Assistant Buyer Wholesale Division
Friday, July 2, 2010
Whitney & Forrester Pass Down!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
By Joshua Rinig, A16 Oceanside Assistant Manager
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
by Kevin Lee, Wholesale Division Buying, Sales & Marketing Manager
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
By Jay Golien, A16 Art Director
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Zero in Agua Dulce!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Rest day after 100 miles on the trail!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
by Gregg Bakalian, WLA Sales Associate
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
by Heather Christianson, A16 WLA Sales Associate
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
by: Michelle Rusin, Sales Associate, San Diego A16 Store
Monday, September 28, 2009
by Kevin Lee, Adventure 16 Sales & Marketing Manager
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
June 12-June 17, 2009
Muir Camp, Mount Rainier
by Christo Kuzmich, A16 Hardgoods Buyer
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
By Heather Christianson, WLA Adventure 16

I recently spent nine days backpacking in the high Sierra with my friend and coworker, Katie. It was a marvelous trip filled with excitement, stunning scenery and our fair share of adventure.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Entry fees will be waived at National Park System sites across the country during the weekends of July 18 - 19 and August 15 - 16.
Monday, April 27, 2009
by Gregg Bakalian -- Adventure 16 WLA Store shipping and receiving
Thursday, April 16, 2009
A16 sales associate, Martha Paddock, is on the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit weekly to follow her progress!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Planning a trip to the high country in Yosemite this summer? Check out this great spot!
by Heather Christianson, Adventure 16, WLA
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cold Water Campground–Mammoth Lakes Basin (Eastern Sierra)
By Jeanie Dessel, A16 Operations Manager
Monday, April 13, 2009
The 8000 Meter Challenge: 38 miles and 11,000' Elevation Gain of Serious Fun!
By Shian Sung, A16 WS Customer Service & Sales
Sunday, April 12, 2009
More on the 8,000 Meter Challenge
by Kevin Lee, A16 WS Manager
Saturday, April 11, 2009
I drove up early afternoon on Wednesday to the Mt. Baldy lodge in the San Gabriel Mountains to get settled in for the 8000 Meter Challenge hosted by Jansport the next morning. The goal was to summit the following three southern California peaks: Mt. Baldy, San Gorgonio, and San Jacinto all in the same day.
by Matt Duerr, Adventure 16 Sales Associate
Friday, April 10, 2009
424 Days Around the World
by Garrett Mincks and Bradon Young
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Kayaking & Climbing Vancouver and Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

By Molly Ewen, A16 Apparel Buyer
Monday, April 6, 2009
DESCRIPTION OF TRIP
My brother Justin and I traveled to San Gorgonio for a two-day backpacking trip. We left from the Vivian Creek trail head and hiked up to High Creek Camp to spend the night. The next day we awoke and made it to the summit, went back to camp packed up and headed down the mountain.
By Jason Morgan, Adventure 16 Sales Associate
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Location: Bishop Ranch Regional Open Space and Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Both of these outdoor parks are located in San Ramon, CA. San Ramon is in the heart of the San Ramon Valley and is located about 30 miles east of San Francisco in the East Bay Area.
By Noyan Suel, Adventure 16 Assistant Manager, Oceanside
Saturday, April 4, 2009
This hike-in trail camp, located on a 6-mile round trip section of the PCT, is my favorite overnight getaway when I only have one night to spend in the wilderness.
By Patti Kulesz, Adventure 16 Sales Associate, WLA Store
Friday, April 3, 2009
In addition to surfing, San O. offers three miles of beautiful sand beaches for hiking, beach-combing and tide pooling. There are fire rings, picnic tables and restrooms available making it family friendly.
By: Jay Golien, Adventure 16 Art Director, Corporate Office
Thursday, April 2, 2009
My girlfriend, Natalie, and I drove about 5 miles outside of Julian, CA to Pinezanita Campground. We were there for relaxation and a little hiking around the campground.
By Eric Backous, Adventure 16 Outerwear Buyer
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
I have backpacked off and on over the past 20 years, but this trip was a standout! The trail was jaw-dropping gorgeous, the weather was perfect, the scouts and other adults all got along great, but best of all, all my gear REALLY performed!
by Terri Embrey, Adventure 16
Sunday, May 4, 2008
SPOT Check OK. I'm in southern California near Idyllwild and heading north to Big Bear. All is well. - Martha
Monday, April 21, 2008
April 13 - April 14, 2009
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
April 3 - April 7, 2009
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
SPOT Check OK. I have officially started my thru hike and all is well.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March 15 - March 30, 2009
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