Michael Cadigan's first backpack trips were in the beautiful Lakes Basin of the northern Sierra with an adventurous scouting troop -- many seasons ago. He has been a volunteer and trip leader with the San Francisco Sierra Club Inner City Outings Chapter for over 20 years. He has been participating in Knapsack outings and SF Bay Chapter Outings off and on for the last 10 years. Recently retired from high school teaching, Michael is looking forward to more outside adventures -- especially in the Sierra, the Cascades, and the scenic Southwest.