Leon Logothetis on his new book, wilderness survival tips and a family-friendly hike

TRAVEL

Presentation

Leon Logothetis will discuss his new book “Live, Love, Explore: Discover the Way of the Traveler, a Road Map to the Life You Were Meant to Live.”

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

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

SAFETY

Workshop

Learn about skills and equipment that hikers and backpackers need to survive an unplanned stay in the wilderness.

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

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

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

REI experts will discuss how to apply for a permit, plan a route and choose proper equipment and food.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Woodland Hills, 6220 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 703-5300

HIKING

Guided walk

Discover habitat, wildlife and more on a easy, family-friendly hike up George FCanyon.

When, where: 9 a.m. Saturday George F Canyon Preserve and Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 547-0862, www.pvplc.org

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