You may not recognize all the faces in the photo above. That’s because some of them are members of the Rotaract Club of San Luis Obispo, our neighbors to the north.
It’s time to get back on the trail, and we’re boldly going where no Rotaract Night Hike has gone before: Snyder Trail.
If you’ve clicked that link you might be intimidated. Don’t be. We’re not hiking the whole thing. We like night hikes for the fresh air, the good company and the evening exercise.
We’ll walk up the trail, using our flashlights to admire the wildflowers and trying our best to take artsy photos of the moon while talking about good places to eat and how to save the world. Then, when we get tired, we’ll turn around and walk downhill.
We don’t plan to go to the top … this time.
Show up at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in front of the Panda Express at La Cumbre Plaza. We’ll carpool from there to the trailhead to minimize the number of adventure passes we need and our carbon footprint.
Tips:
- Bring a flashlight or headlamp
- Bring water and a light snack. If you’re prone to hunger, eat before we meet.
- Wear sensible shoes and layers for the cold night air
- Optional, but enjoyable: Bring a camera, your well-behaved dog, your mostly well-behaved friends
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com with your phone number so we know who to wait for before leaving for the trailhead. Plan on about 3 hours overall, including drive time.
Emily and Courtlin show off their white elephant gifts at the Rotaract holiday party.
Thanks to all who attended the Rotaract Holiday Party, the party organizers and California Pasta for donating dinner.
Here’s to 2010! The fun starts with our first meeting on Tuesday, January 5, at 6:30 PM at Silvergreens in Santa Barbara.
There will be no meeting on Tuesday, December 15.
Instead, we will celebrate together at our annual holiday party on Friday, December 18.
We don’t plan to share the party details with the worldwide Interweb, but you can find out more by emailing lucille@sbrotaract.com.
The Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara holiday party is home to one of the three best white elephant gift exchanges in town, tasty morsels and lots of fabulous 20-somethings. If you make the party your first Rotaract event, I assure you it won’t be your last one. You’ll be back for more. Just introduce yourself to Lucille via email first. lucille@sbrotaract.com.
Sorry to report, but tonight’s hike is off.
It’s time for another night hike!
This will not be a hike with a full moon, so please bring flashlights or headlamps and dress warmly.
We will meet at 6:30 PM in front of the Panda Express in La Cumbre Plaza on Thursday, Dec. 10. From there, we’ll carpool to a trailhead. The hike destination will vary depending on weather conditions. For example, we may go to Cielo Vista trail to enjoy great views of Santa Barbara’s night lights, or we may go enjoy the bluffs and beach of the Douglas Preserve.
You can bring friends and dogs.
Weather: If it’s a little rainy, we’ll still go. If it’s a lot rainy, we won’t. We’ll probably hike for no more than 2 hours.
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com with your phone number so she’ll know to expect you.
If you do not RSVP but plan to attend, be sure to check the Rotaract Website at 5 PM on Thursday to confirm that the hike is still on. If you RSVP to Liz, she’ll contact you if plans change.
Looking forward to hiking with you!
Night hike cancelled!
Rotaract will lead its monthly night hike tonight, November 11. We’ll meet at Old Mission Santa Barbara at 6 p.m. and carpool to a trailhead. Beginners welcome.
Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, warm layered clothes and water. Friends and dogs are also welcome.
If you want to make sure we’re waiting for you, please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com.
Who: You, Rotaractors, Your Friends, Your Dog
What: An easy hike
When: 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8
Where: Meet at Panda Express at La Cumbre and then we’ll carpool to the trailhead at Lizard’s Mouth.
Why: Lizard’s Mouth is a great spot. We’ll have beautiful views of the city. There are geat boulders to frolic on and nooks to explore.
Bring: A flashlight or headlamp and water. Sensible shoes, layered clothes and a camera are recommended.
Thank you to all the Rotarians who have supported the club through these formative years and to the Rotaractors who make it so much fun.
We had a fantastic party at the Dos Pueblos Ranch beach. Thanks to our wonderful hosts and caterer Lori Cordova of the Vandenberg Village Rotary Club. See more photos of the 2009 anniversary party here.
