Founder and Hike Leader
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Lu is self taught naturalist and has been an outdoor enthusiast
all her life. She has been hiking, camping, running, skiing and
bicycling throughout her child and adulthood, primarily in her
native state of Oregon, prior to her move to California in 1990.
Living in the Bay Area, it is fascinating to find the secluded
forests of the East Bay Regional Parks only 20 to 30 minutes
from everyone's doorstep! The parks offer such an opportunity for
outdoor recreation and she has been hiking or biking in most of
the 50 parks within the East Bay system.
Prior to her "hike consultant and coordinating" career Lu spent 10
years as a teacher and then 10 years with a large corporation in
sales management. Coupled with her work world, was raising and
running after her two very energetic sons, which has certainly
contributed to her stamina and high energy level.
Health and fitness has always been a priority to for Lu. She is
not at all fond of stationary exercise, so she must find ways to
move around in the outdoors to help remain heart healthy, in shape
and exercised. Hiking is definitely one of her favorites because
while exercising, she is also inspired by the incredible natural
beauty, renewed by the peacefulness and feel as if she's been on
a "getaway" from the city-life.
Lu has taken a first-aid course and CPR training. She considers
it her responsibility to see that no one in the group is hiking
beyond their fitness level. She also takes responsibility for
clear and simple directions to hike locations as well as taking
each group on interesting, out-of-the-ordinary and appropriate
trails.
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