Films & programs: Preparing for Half Dome; wilderness survival skills
HALF DOME
Workshop
REI experts will talk about the routes, gear and training needed to ascend Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
When, where: 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the REI store in Burbank, 1900 W. Empire Ave.
Admission, info: Free. (818) 847-9509
HIKING
Workshop
Learns skills and equipment every hiker and backpacker needs to survive during an unplanned stay in the wilderness.
When, where: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574
Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.