For so much of Fin Fadick’s life, the Coast to Crest Trail Challenge created memories for the girl and her family. Like that time on the Clevenger Canyon South Trail, when she and her oldest brother, Nathan, peeled off so they could climb to the top of a supersized boulder. Like so many times when her mother, Cindy, would rally the family to pack up for a day outdoors. Even if the teenage kids didn’t snap to, “they were good sports about it,” Mrs. Fadick said. Or Fin’s father, Scott, beaming...

We are so excited Crystal Trull is removing the “interim” from her title as she has accepted the permanent Executive Director role for the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. She came aboard as interim ED in October. “It’s an organization with an amazing reputation,” Crystal said, “and a 40 year history of incredible work.” In the Conservancy, Crystal says she has found a Board of Directors and staff that are determined to move the organization forward. And ready to do the work. As...

A few spaces are still open and training has started for the Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge, a unique San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy journey to the top of Africa's tallest peak. Far from the San Dieguito watershed and at 19,341 feet above sea level, hikers can explore the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge as this faraway group hike returns for a second, epic adventure during summer 2026. In February 2025, a group of a dozen hikers completed the first “Climb for the Conservancy: Mt....