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Protect the California Desert

Paulina DaoFebruary 22, 20180585 views

What do you think of when you hear the word desert? Desolate? Barren? No. The desert is so much more than that. Rugged mountains, spiky trees, dark skies, sharp rock, red cliffs, Native American heritage… these are some of many elements that make the California desert a such place of wonder. These are things worth protecting.

The Department of the Interior and BLM want to reconsider the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, and the California desert needs your help.

A Weekend in Mount Shasta

Paulina DaoFebruary 14, 20180812 views

I’ve never spent much time in the more northern parts of California, save for a flop of a summit attempt and a few days in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It’s only 4.5-5 hours away, nearly the same amount to drive to Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows or Mammoth. Over the Martin Luther King weekend, I tried to rectify this with a trip to Mount Shasta, both a city and a breathtaking, mystical mountain.

Bay Area Climbers Coalition: Why I Volunteer

Paulina DaoNovember 21, 20172552 views

I grew up in a household where it was bad to speak up. I was raised to accept things as they are. To never question authority. To never get involved.…

So iLL 20L Dry Pack

Paulina DaoFebruary 22, 20170536 views

Obnoxious, bright colored things are my thing. When I saw the So iLL 20L Dry Pack in all of its highlighter yellow goodness, it was love at first sight. I envisioned taking it all over the trails, the city, to my favorite rocks. But it didn’t quite end up that way.

Têra Kaia (formerly known as Arêt Basewear) Toura Review

Paulina DaoDecember 12, 201601.7K views

By my standards, a good bra is really hard to find. This reason alone is why I’ve been holding on to the same old ratty sport bras for years on end. I know they work. Are they cute and functional? Would I be psyched to rip off my shirt on a hot day? Not really. When I discovered Arêt Basewear, all those things changed.