Events offer tips on BritRail, long-distance hikes and other travels

BRITAIN

Presentation

Distant Lands rail agent Susan Hickman will discuss the British train system and help you decide which, if any, BritRail pass is best for your trip.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

HIKING

Workshop

Learn the basics of planning your hike on the John Muir or other long-distance trail, including how to schedule resupplies and logistics.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205

TRAVEL

Workshop

Angel Castellanos will share his travel tips and tricks to improve your excursion.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Los Angeles store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266 for Tarzana, (310) 473-4574 for Los Angeles.

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.