Travel films and programs

LOS ANGELES

Slide show

Former Times staffer Julie Sheer, author of “Take a Hike Los Angeles,” will share area hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. Details include public transportation options and directions on how to reach trailheads.

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

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

MT. WHITNEY

Hiking

Interested in discovering what the highest peak in the lower 48 has to offer? REI experts will discuss details of the permit process and how to get ready for your trip.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (909) 646-8360.

SAFETY

Workshop

Allen Giernet, founder and director of the So Cal Snow Avalanche Center, will provide an overview of avalanches, how they happen, how to travel in avalanche terrain, what conditions are cause for concern and what to do if you are caught in an avalanche.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd.,

and Friday at the Adventure 16 store in Los Angeles, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

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

TRAVEL SHOW

Presentation

Planning your next vacation? Learn where to go and what to see at the 16th annual Los Angeles Times Travel Show. Arthur Frommer, Adam Richman, Henry Rollins and Alyssa Milano are among the speakers.

When, where: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

Admission, info: $10 admission at the door; children 16 and under are free, one per paid adult admission. Save $2 by buying online at latimes.com/travelshow. Use promo code TRAVEL4. L.A. Times members save 50%.

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