Hiking & Cocktails

INGREDIENTS 2 ounces tequila 4 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce grenadine syrup Orange slice, for garnish Cherry, for garnish DIRECTIONS Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the tequila and orange juice and stir. Top with the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a layered effect. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry. Serve and enjoy. -Course | Garnet Peak via PCT Trailhead: 12031 Sunrise Hwy, California Length/Est/ Difficulty: 4

If someone asks me where the most beautiful mountain in Southern California is, I will choose San Jacinto Peak without hesitation. Standing at 10,834 feet with an amazing view of the deserts surrounding Palm Springs and Los Angeles County, this mountain has a vantage point that is unmatched by any other mountain in the world. Our team, at 8 am in the morning, gathered at the trailhead with a slightly refreshed look. Today was the first challenge for most members in climbing a

INGREDIENTS 3 mint leaves 1/2 ounce simple syrup 2 ounces white rum 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed Club soda, to top Garnish: mint sprig, lime wheel DIRECTIONS Lightly muddle the mint with the simple syrup in a shaker. Add the rum, lime juice and ice, and give it a brief shake. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with the club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel. -Course | Eagle Rock via the PCT Trailhead: 31049 CA-79, Warner Springs, CA 92086

Corte Madera Mountain is a hidden gem in San Diego. It was selected as one of this year's San Diego Six Pack of Peak Challenge, making it a mountain that more and more people visit. It is also nicknamed San Diego's Half Dome because the view from afar resembles the Half Dome of Yosemite National Park. The first 30-40 minutes of this trail is not very different from other places, but when you turn around, you will be surprised at how beautiful the scenery is standing behind yo

INGREDIENTS 2 ounces bourbon whiskey 1 ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce simple syrup or brown sugar Garnish: Angostura bitters, Orange peel and a cocktail cherry DIRECTIONS Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white (if using) to a cocktail shaker. Fill with a handful of ice and shake until very cold. Strain into a coupe glass. Serve with ice, an orange peel and a cocktail cherry. -Course | San Antonio Ski Hut Trailhead: 901-993 Falls Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759 Length/Es