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  • Nov032009
    Next hike on 11/14/09

    POSTED AT 05:49 PM

    Well, gang, we haven't had too many regular meetings so far, and it's been difficult to do any kind of group planning for hikes. So, I've decided to make an Executive Decision about our next hike. I think you'll like the idea! 
    Come to the Hiking Club meeting on Thursday Nov 5 to find out about it and get permission slips, etc.
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    Oct062009
    First Hike!

    POSTED AT 03:57 PM

    It's official: our first hike will be Saturday October 17. We will hike to the scenic lookout point called "Brad's Bench". This is on a 1,543 ft. elevation hilltop overlooking southern Montecito and Summerland. We will start the hike at the Romero Canyon Trailhead, and hike up the powerline road to a saddle on the western ridge of Romero Canyon, and from there take a short trail to the bench. It's an easy hike, gaining about 750 feet in a little over a mile of walking. From there we will assess ourselves and decide if we want to take any of several side trip options. The hike starts at 9am at the trailhead, and we're planning to be back by 1pm. Bring food and water!
     
    ++At today's club meeting we passed out the permission slip/medical release form that you MUST have completed and given to me before you can go on the hike!
    ++Start thinking about transportation to the trailhead. If there is interest, I can take 9 people in a school van. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll have to find a way to get yourself to and from the trailhead.
    ++Where is the trailhead, you may ask? Good question! Here are driving directions:
     
    Take US Hwy 101 to Sheffield Dr exit and drive towards the mountains.
    At East Valley Road take a left, drive less than 50 yards.
    At Romero Canyon Road take a right and drive up towards the mountains. Stay to the right when you get to a fork in the road.
    At Bella Vista Lane turn right, and drive about 1/4 mile to the trailhead on your left where the big metal gate is.
     
    If you didn't get a permission slip, come by room E-3 and get one, and let me know if you'll need a ride. I have to reserve the van ahead of time.
     
     
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    Nov062008
    San Marcos Hiking Club

    POSTED AT 02:25 PM

    Welcome to the San Marcos Hiking Club blog page.
    You can post any comments about hikes we've done as a group, or tell us about a hike you did, or make suggestions about future hikes.  You can post a comment by clicking on the "Add Entry", or by clicking "comment". You won't see your post right away, though. It gets sent to me (the "Administrator") in an email and I have to approve it. Feel free to add photos from our hikes. 
     
    We had our first club meeting yesterday, and we will meet EVERY THURSDAY AT LUNCH IN ROOM E-3. Mr. Donnell has agreed to help out on a hike whenever he can. Thanks Mr. Donnell!
    Here are some points from the meeting 9/17.
    +If you have a design idea for the SM Hiking Club t-shirts, let me know either in person or on this blog. We want to get going on those.
    +Katie Shara stepped up and volunteered to keep track of the things we cover at the meetings and to help out with scheduling hikes. Way to go Katie, and congrats for being chosen as one of this year's Homecoming Princesses!
    +It's important to come to meetings and stay in touch with the club members because there is always a certain amount of paperwork necessary for each hike, since they are official School Functions. You don't want to be left behind because of paperwork.
    +Andrew Doss has an email list of everyone who signed up on club day, and he will try to keep everyone informed that way. If you didn't give Andrew an email address that day, find him and just do it!
    +Because of Homecoming and SAT dates in October, our first hike is most likely to be  October 17.
    That's all for now!
    mr T
     
     
     
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