Nursing torn tendons in my foot and hand, we’re hiking 100 kilometres along California’s volatile San Andreas Fault, climbing and descending more than 3500 metres, ever alert for rattlesnakes, ticks, poison oak, sheer cliffs, earthquakes, tsunamis and mountain lions. Why on earth are we having so much fun?
Because it’s all about extremes, pain and
They may require a plane, train, or boat to reach, but once you arrive, 2 feet will be enough to enjoy these worldly fitness adventures.
For a side of San Francisco most people skip, cross the Golden Gate for some of the most beautiful views Marin County has to offer. The self-guided Wine Country Trekking
Summer weather means a mass exodus from the gym in favor of the beach, the trail, or the playing field…
THE CHALLENGE: Just north of San Francisco, this route starts in Sausalito and takes you through picturesque Marin County–from Muir Woods (with its stunning views of the Pacific) through redwood forests to Mount Tamalpais and,
Eight years ago, Glen Ellen residents Greg and Mary Guerrazzi took an adventurous trek in the Dolomites, a mountainous region of Italy.
“My wife and I are avid hikers,” Greg said. “We thought it was great to walk from village to village, enjoying food and lodging as we went, having our baggage waiting for us
Sonoma Valley Runner’s Trek, Sonoma County, CA. What it is: A five day adventure for those who love to run and drink wine (but not at the same time). What you get: Eight to 11 mile self-guided morning runs through state parks, ending with splendid views and a picnic lunch; afternoon vineyard tours and cave
Come back from vacation feeling like a new person after one of these active escapes…Sonoma Valley Runner’s Trek, Sonoma County, California. This is the trip for runners (and winos)! This five day journey will take you through beautiful wine country USA, where you’ll end some of the most scenic runs of your life with a
Travelers walk, run and hike through different locations in California’s wine country, and sample the famous wines along the way.
From “Wine Country Trekking” in Fox Business News (April, 2011)
Wine-loving walkers take notice: Now you can blend your passion for vineyard hopping with a healthy hike. San Francisco-based Wine Country Trekking offers self-guided tours that take you from city streets into the heart of California wine country. Tours are designed for walkers and runners, from the fabulous fit to the weekend day-tripper.
From “Wine
“…I’m here for an adventurous four-day, 42 mile run through Marin County, a place with a reputation for fearsome hills and arguably the country’s best trail running…The parks contain forests of towering redwoods, a coastline where elephant seals bellow on secluded beaches, and hills harboring Tule elk and half the bird species in North America…The
“Face it: You’re never hiking the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail, even if it’s one of the ultimate child-free vacations. But a wine-tasting hike you can do. Luxury outfitter Wine Country Trekking sends clients on self-guided walks through wooded trails, country lanes, and hilly vineyards about 30 miles northwest of San Francisco. On one of its best-priced
