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Hiking With Ace Club

Hiking With Ace Club
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

We organized a club hike at Loch Lomond in Silicon Valley and swam in the
lake for half an hour. Perfect weather. We happened upon this wood nymph as
we were walking back.

Mirassou Cellars Champagne Tasting

Mirassou Cellars is in Saratoga, CA.

Hedonist Hike at Russian Ridge

Russian Ridge, in Silicon Valley, CA.  I called these hikes Hedonist Hikes because we brought champagne and chocolate and goodies for the pit stop.

Nephew Christopher & Cheryl @ First Friday Mixer in Berkeley

We hired a magician for this event.  

First Friday Mixer

The hosting team at the First Friday Fun Professionals Mixer, an event I started running in Silicon Valley in 2000.  

60s Hippy Party

In San Jose, CA

60s Hippy Party, Steve and Grace

Steve and Grace show up for the 60s party, in San Jose, CA.

Sailing San Francisco Bay

Marin Hike

One of my favorite hikes on the planet.  North of San Francisco, off Muir Beach, there's a steep climb that takes you cliff side, and back round to the Pelican Inn.  

Hiking Black Mountain

Hiking Black Mtn with good friends, Barry, Miho, Kevin, Uwe

Hike Rancho San Antonio

Rancho San Antonio is the the most popular hiking area in Silicon Valley.

Swimming in the Reservoir

It was hot on the Rancho San Antonio hike so Uwe Parl and I took a dip to cool off.

Charity Dance in Silicon Valley

Mission Peak Hike