Style Magazine April 2020

Take a Hike
ask the expert
THUNDER MOUNTAIN SUMMIT
BY RYAN MARTINEZ
LOCATED IN: Kirkwood. Google
Thunder Mountain Trailhead.
DISTANCE: 7.6 miles out and
back; 1,800 feet elevation gain.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This
popular trail features rough
terrain that can be tough for
dogs. There is a steady incline all
the way up to the summit.
FUEL UP: Stop in Pine Grove on
the way home for a combination
plate and margarita at Las
Top photo by Kathy Brown; bottom left photo by Whiteney
Taylor; bottom right photo by Behrooz Badie, @bbadie of
Capture the Moment Photography
Minas Mexican Restaurant
(lasminasrestaurant.com).
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WHY WE LOVE IT: Beautiful
views with amazing wildflowers
that accompany you up the
ridgeline. The steady, moderate
incline is a great way to get into
shape for bigger and longer hikes.
TRAIL NOTES: Wear shoes with
traction, adequate clothing
(dress in layers), and sunscreen;
learn and practice “Leave No
Trace” ethics; if you pack it in,
pack it out; arrive early to get
parking.
SURVIVAL KIT
While most of the time hiking is
nothing but amazing, situations can
happen and you should be prepared
for them. Here is a quick “survival
gear” checklist of items to bring in
your pack.
First-aid kit
Map and compass
Space blanket
Waterproof matches
Fire starter + kindling
Multi-tool + knife
Headlamp + extra batteries
Water Purification tablets
Whistle
Cordelette + duct tape
Rain poncho
Non-perishable snacks
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ALLTRAILS.COM/TRAIL/US/
CALIFORNIA/THUNDER-MOUNTAIN-SUMMIT.
Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN COSMETIC
SURGERY AND PLASTIC
SURGERY?
A: Plastic surgery is a specialty
some doctors enter after
medical school, so they can
offer both reconstructive
surgeries, which return injured
body parts back to normal,
and cosmetic surgeries, which
take normal body parts and
enhance them. An example
of reconstructive surgery
would be the creation of a
new breast for a woman who
had a mastectomy, whereas
cosmetic surgery would be
a woman who had a breast
augmentation to enhance her
shape and appearance. The
same comparisons apply to
the face and rest of the body.
Some plastic surgeons offer
both, whereas some only offer
cosmetic surgery, due to its
profitability and popularity. It’s
important to note that for the
same reasons, many non-plastic
surgeons offer and perform
cosmetic surgery. When
looking for a doctor, do your
research online, gather as much
information as you can, ask
questions, get referrals, and of
course, meet the doctor.
—Arnold Almonte, FACOS, DO,
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
The Almonte Center
1420 Blue Oaks Boulevard, Suite
100, Roseville, 916-771-2062,
dralmonte.com
Plastic surgery image ©serhiipanin - stock.adobe.com.
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