Santa Barbara Adventure People

I am fascinated and captivated by life within the context of the universe, and therefore also with our collective effort in space exploration - a beginning step of life going beyond the confines of Home Planet Earth and its atmosphere.

SpaceX Rocket Launch Complex is within Vandenberg Space Force Base, and roughly 3.5 miles south of the Surf Beach Train Station. I plan to hike & explore the beach at low tide, hike and explore the pristine and scenic sand dunes on the way to check out SpaceX, from a publicly accessible area.

Tentatively this hike is scheduled for Saturday Jan 17 and may be adjusted to fit the schedule of SpaceX Launch and low tide prediction when Surf Beach is more accessible.

Photos & video clips from previous hikes:
https://youtu.be/d6BzUCz2sdw?si=QbFdjYJScttNnYqP
https://youtube.com/shorts/ipCsWj4M_7A?si=tUiRHkcOT2fvPPxV

If you are also passionate about space exploration, hiking & exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, cordial and pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for strenuous hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversation

Experience & Skill: uneven terrain hiking, casual & fast pace sandy beach walking & sand dune hiking, bush traverse

Distance & Climb: up to 10 mile, 1000’

Supply & Equipment: binoculars, camera with telephoto lenses, adequate hydration, food, headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night descent and cold windy conditions

Trailhead: Surf Beach Parking Lot

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, events organized by me would not be announced. If my adventures align with your interest, you will have to proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.

The lovely rain season is here. Whatever Nature offers, I accept and adapt, shine or rain, being out exploring in beautiful nature would go on.

Bishop Peak is my favorite spot in San Luis Obispo for some exciting boulder climbing and consistent great panoramic views of SLO and the surrounding areas, especially at sunset. The hiking trail itself is relatively narrow and steep, rocky, making it less mundane and more exciting to hike. The forested area in the lower section with boulder outcrops is very scenic.

For this trip, I would also explore Felsman Loop for tree climbing and mycology field exploring. There will be some bushy traverse, including encountering lovely toxicodendron species that are known by some as poison oaks.

The main focus of this trip is on the boulder climbing at the peak, and watching the sun setting on a prominent boulder with 360 panoramic views.

Video clips from previous shine & rain day exploring adventures.
https://youtu.be/tuovhD5WhcU?si=nUWGNQDHdpsuJIQ2
https://youtube.com/shorts/jxYncrVZEkI?si=gdPwQyzFfciTo577
https://youtube.com/shorts/28ywbU9QJ4k?si=TgcNBOu17G-nRcEI

To join, you must have effective safety acumen and basic boulder climbing skills, penalty for mistakes and negligence is serious injuries or permanent comatose. However, under exceptional circumstance, I may be willing to guide friends that are eager to learn.

If you also enjoy boulder climbing, passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for boulder climbing, hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: boulder climbing, wild bush traverse, uneven terrain hiking

Distance & Climb: up to 8 mile, 2000’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for night descent

Trailhead: Patricia Dr Trailhead

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, events organized by me would not be announced. If my adventures align with your interest, you will have to proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.

This lovely hike & explore would take place in the lovely nature on the north side of Cerro San Luis Obispo.

With the recent heavy rains, I am curious to discover what species of the fungi kingdom emerge from the hidden and mysterious underground mycelia network. Many of these mycorrhizal fungi species, such as amanita ocreata, amanita smithiana, boletus barrowsii and cantharellus californicus, form symbiotic partnerships with oak species in this area, mainly coast live oak/ quercus agrifolia.

Fungi are a unique kingdom of organisms distinct from plants and animals, playing a critical role in Earth’s ecosystems. They decompose organic materials, recycle nutrients, and form symbiotic relationships with plants through mycorrhizal networks that enhance water and mineral absorption. Without fungi, ecosystems would be jeopardized under accumulated waste.

I am combining mycology field discovery with a few hours of exploring and working out in beautiful nature. I expect this hike to be lovely and exciting.

If you are also fascinated by the fungi kingdom, passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, respectful, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: uneven terrain & relatively fast pace 3 mph walking, hiking & exploring

Distance & Climb: up to 8 mile, 1000’ climb & descent

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration & food

Trailhead: Rock Garden Trailhead

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, most events organized by me would not be announced. If my adventures align with your interest, you will have to proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.

Note: to minimize spamming the general memberships of Santa Barbara Adventure People, most events organized by me would not be announced. If my exploring adventures align with your interest, you will have to proactively check the site. My events may also show up on search & recommendation algorithms.

This hike & explore is an exception and would be announced.

Flores Peak, at 3340’ above sea level, is a beautiful hilltop with great views of the cities and ocean below. And quite often there are para-gliders circling above the sky and over the horizon. This is also one of Santa Barbara's most exciting places for hiking and exploring. There is rocky terrain and scrambling involved. You should get a great workout in beautiful nature.

We will start the hike from Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, hiking and exploring through the creek for about a mile, then connect to the regular trail and Gibraltar Rd to get to Flores Peak and Gibraltar Rock. Rattlesnake Canyon Creek should be flowing beautifully after the recent rains. The creek traverse is done by exciting boulder hopping or wading, depending on skills and preference.

Previous creek traverse through Rattlesnake Canyon Creek:
https://youtu.be/LoLDlWM9H7o?si=12p4JES7Wd1dNWse
Previous Flores Peak Hike:
https://youtu.be/ytvcdEn5Ens?si=OdmsbtNVB1tiUcps
https://youtu.be/ml0iObtRsEE?si=WRDjNxHlSx74QyVJ

If you are also passionate about exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversations

Experience & Skill: rocky & uneven terrain hiking, scrambling, creek crossing and creek traverse by boulder hopping or wading

Distance & Climb: up to 7 miles, 2500’

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration & food based on weather and individual need

Trailhead: Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.