Happy Monday Fam,
Our ski trips got rained out this past weekend (snow melts, refreezes and turns to ice or slush; not worth paying for that).
Our hike was awesome tho. All the snow melt and rain turned the whole trail muddy and it was dope. Let’s hope we get similar conditions this weekend. (I wouldn’t mind snow, tho 😅 ).
Either way, snow or no snow, I’m getting you outside.
See you out there fam!
-Al
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Al Berrios
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This Week
Friday Jan 16 - Rydeshare to Bousquet Ski Resort, Make it a long weekend. Get dropped off on Friday and get picked up on Sunday’s Rydeshare.
Saturday Jan 17 - Winter Hike at Ramapo Valley Reservation, Lake and mountaintop views all in one.
Sunday Jan 18 - Rydeshare to Bousquet Ski Resort, a bit farther and smaller than the others we’ll be visiting, but 100% local vibes and beginner-friendly!
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Next Week
Friday Jan 23 - Rydeshare to Shawnee, Make it a long weekend. Get dropped off on Friday and get picked up on Sunday’s Rydeshare.
Saturday Jan 24 - Winter Hike at Hubbarb Park, Another small-city park with a big climb and big views, but at just 3-miles, doable by anyone at a slow pace.
Sunday Jan 25 - Rydeshare to Shawnee, perfect for beginners. That family vibe is in full effect, too. So if you’re going to learn, this is a good place to start.
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Fam News 🙌
Every trip, I ask fam to share some good news about themselves that happened to them in the last week. This new section is for that.
Ike on an Intermediate Overnight Backpacking at Slide Mountain
It’s rough out there in the job market. So I want to give a shout out to Ann and anyone else who survived holiday layoffs and other assorted company “reorgs”. Survivor’s guilt sucks. So, ask for more pay. Especially if you’re the last person standing and you’re now doing all the work. F_ck ‘em, they can fire you too if they don’t pay you right.
April had a baby! The most adorable baby girl in Brooklyn was born this past October (shout out to Travis!) Without exaggerating, April’s experience leading up to and after her daughter being born was absolutely harrowing, like a crazy Netflix special. But despite everything, she still managed to bring her friends and family together for a Coney Island polar plunge on her birthday on Jan 1. All moms deserve big props. But April is my new hero. Give her a shout out in the Whatsapp if you see this @princess_polarbear87
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From the Winter Hike at the Fairy Trail
Jan 10 2026 - Winter Hike at South Mountain’s Fairy Trail.
Jan 1 2026 - Happy 2026! And Happy Birthday April! (See Fam News above).
Sep 15 2019 - Come with me on a wine tour with unlimited tastings… on bikes* (Video)
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