Out like a lion, in like a lamb. Springtime adventure is here!

We cant believe that its already mid-March and already the spring flowers are blooming, the waters are warming and we have once again dusted off our outdoor adventure gear for a brand new season of fun in the sun! While winters fleeting snow cover was somewhat of a bummer- we love our Tahoe powder weekends- we are switching from winter to summer mode post haste.  

Mother nature is blessing us with some sweet weather here on the flat-land and the early sunshine is creating some awesome outdoor conditions.  Here are our TOP 3 PICKS FOR WEEKEND FUN:

1.  Ditch the wheels, the traffic & crowds and get off the beaten path with a backpacking trip

Conditions are ideal this spring for a weekend getaway to the coast.  Pt. Reyes is forecasting sunny & temps of 72 degrees- perfect weather for a trip to these famous ocean cliffs.  We love that the moon is still partially full, making for great visibility at night, perfect twilight hiking conditions and excellent low tides to explore some of the tidal pools along the beaches.  Urban Diversion's beginners backpacking trip is a great way to explore this area & become familiar with this amazing National Seashore.

 2.  Celebrate "Pi Day" with free admission at the Exploratorium

While not technically "outdoors"... we cant resist a quirky SF celebration like "Pi Day" (get it... 3/14? ha ha ha).  We love the Exploratorium for their hands-on exhibits, fun & casual atmosphere and great location right on the Embarcadero.  Give this place a try this weekend- free admission - and see what all the fun is about!

3.   Channel your inner spiderman and hit the rock wall

The record breaking freestyle climb of Yosemite's El Capitan last month by two Berkeley residents caught the world by storm and sure reminded us how fun rock climbing is.  Whether you have never stepped on "belay" or are an expert at the "5.10's", Urban Diversion wants to share the spirit of climbing achievement with a weekday evening night of climbing.  We will cover the basics of roping, safety & belay as well as advanced climbing techniques in this local indoor gym.  

With the whole Eastern seaboard buried in snow & ice- now is a great time to celebrate living in sunny California and take advantage of the Bay Area's gentle microclimate.  March is a prefect month to get back on track with all the resolutions you made for 2015 and try new things!