VIDA students learn mountain safety and hike to Echo Mountain.

Saturday April 11, 2015, 3:36 PM LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, Sheriff

Community: VIDA students learn mountain safety and hike to Echo Mountain.   Altadena station VIDA program youths and deputies, with help from the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team lead 22 kids into the Angeles National Forest. The group hiked almost 6 miles from Altadena to Echo Mountain. The students saw some amazing scenery this morning, and learned about hiking safey and basic first aid.  Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a structured 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 17½. Through collaboration between the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, community-based organizations, volunteers, schools and families, the program teaches youth the value of effective decision-making and taking responsibility for their futures. If you want more information visit:  http://www.vida.la For full details, view this message on the web.

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