Happy Monday Fam,
I got asked this week, At what point does a trip get canceled?, in reference to extreme cold. My response was based on how safely I can get fam to a destination. If I’m not able to drive our van safely (i.e. a few inches of snow on the ground, black ice everywhere), I would cancel. And that’s about the only reason…
Extreme cold and heat can be managed with layering, pace, snacking and proper hydrating. And if you booked a trip, you probably read all the trip info, analyzed my welcome email and heard my safety brief, so you know you’ll be ready.
That same guest pointed out that the volume of information provided was the reason she booked since it was obvious I knew what I was doing. Thank you fam for trusting me with your safety and outside fun. I promise, even though it doesn’t always seem like it, safety is always my first and second rule.
See you out there fam!
-Al
P.S. Check out the new section below, What’s Good in the ‘Hood and send me ideas and feedback please.
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Al Berrios
Chief Safety Officer/ VP, Not Enough/Too Much Information Balancing/ Ambassador, Side Missions
This Week
Friday Feb 13* - Rydeshare to Mohawk, Make it a long weekend. Get dropped off on Friday and get picked up on Sunday’s Rydeshare.
Saturday Feb 14 - Winter Hike at South Mountain’s Fairy Trail, Water falls, abandoned ruins with graffiti and tiny wooden fairy homes - what’s not to like about this trail. Also, it’s Valentine’s Day and if you want to trash talk this fake commercial holiday, I’m here for that.
Sunday Feb 15* - Rydeshare to Mohawk, One of Connecticut’s hidden ski gems.
*Use code RYDETHEWEEKEND at checkout for a 10% discount when you book both Friday and Sunday. Offer ends this week.
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Next Week
Friday Feb 20 - Rydeshare to Big Bear, Make it a long weekend. Get dropped off on Friday and get picked up on Sunday’s Rydeshare.
Saturday Feb 21* - Rydeshare to Blue Mountain (Poconos), Snowtubing! Kids welcome.
Sunday Feb 22 - Rydeshare to Big Bear, A locals hill in the Poconos, we hear it’s beginner friendly.
*This is a one-off change in scheduling. We will resume to group hikes the following week.
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From this past weekend
Feb 7 2026 - Winter Group Hike to Pine Meadow Lake in Harriman was brick 🥶 but still better than working behind a desk all day.
Apr 14 2018* - Spring Group Hike to Lake Stahahe, the legendary Ike Hike! (Video)
*I’m slowly migrating 300+ blogs from my last 13 years hosting trips. Many of them have videos that are unlisted on YouTube so the only way to see them are here.
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What’s Good in the ‘Hood
Things you should know about the neighborhoods where we pickup.
Today’s feature, coffee shops open by 7a or earlier near our Washington Heights pickup! All links are to Google Maps. Click the map for even more.
☕️ Starbucks, No bathrooms, but a good place to wait.
☕️ Dunkin. It’s Dunkin’ and they’re open at 5:30am.
☕️ Forever Coffee, Alternative that opens at 7am.
☕️ McDonalds, It’s McD’s and open 24/7. Stay alert.
SPOTLIGHT
This week, Private Groups.
Private Group bike and vineyard tour 📸 Aug 2021
You know you want to get your team outside. But you’d rather make one call instead of 20. Private Groups is for you. Just one call and you’re all set.
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