What we’re about
Welcome to Adventure People! This group is for everyone who loves to hike, kayak, rock climb, and anything that gets us outdoors. We have a great team of organizers who schedule local outdoor activities, social events, and weekend camping trips. We also do small group trips to destinations around the world.
Some of the things we've done include watching the Northern Lights in Iceland, hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, rappelling down waterfalls in Costa Rica, trekking on a glacier in Argentina, hiking the W Trek in Chile, climbing a volcano in Hawaii, visiting the country's national parks, exploring the world's most spectacular caves in Vietnam, salsa dancing lessons in Cuba, and that's just a few.
Adventure People all have one thing in common, we want to travel the world and have fun doing it. We're explorers, not tourists. Regardless of where you go and what you do, it's the people you share the experience with that you'll remember the most. What you'll find in Adventure People is that we're a fun, active, adventurous, welcoming group of friends. By joining our community and participating in our local and international trips, you'll not only have a new group of friends but new travel companions with whom you'll want to share more experiences. That's why you'll always see repeat travelers on all of our trips!
Join the official community at: https://community.adventurepeople.net/
Welcome, we look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events
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Havana for New Year's!
Santa Barbara Airport, 500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, USJoin Adventure People in Cuba for New Year's! Step into the vibrant streets of Havana for a 4-day, 3-night adventure that immerses you in Cubaʼs rich culture, history, and artistry. From classic car rides and mojito-making lessons to exploring Old Havana, Afro-Cuban art, organic farms, and the rhythms of Buena Vista Social Club descendants, this journey offers an authentic, unforgettable experience that supports and connects you with the Cuban people.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Guided walking tour of Old Havana (UNESCO)
- Convertible car rides to El Morro Fort and through Havanaʼs vibrant districts
- Farm-to-table experience at Rancho Vista Hermosa
- Mojito-making class overlooking the rooftops of Havana
- Visits to Callejón de Hamel, Fusterlandia, and the Havana Rum Museum
- Live music with Legendarios del Guajirito
- Local guides, cultural immersion, and responsible travel at every step
To see the full itinerary and book your spot, please visit https://adventurepeople.net/trip/viva-havana/
I'll be hosting a Cuba Q&A on Thursday 10/23 at 6:30pm
Or feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vxr-jpxd-qtb
Or dial: (US) +1 508-686-7646 PIN: 361 955 947#1 attendee
Mycology Exploring, Wild Mushroom Foraging, Snyder Trail, Chumash Painted Cave
Snyder's Trailhead, Paradise Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, USThe hidden world of fungi fascinates me. Wherever there are suitable substrates of almost any imaginable materials, they are there but often less noticeable. And when the growing conditions are favorable, the fruiting bodies can be found emerging in various colors and forms, such as vibrant lilac wood blewit, yellow chanterelle, bright orange sulfur shelf, black trumpet, bright red fly agaric, indigo milk cap, salmon apricot jelly.
On this trip, I am combining mycology field discovery, to document & photograph various new and fascinating species; foraging for wild choice edible such as cantharellus californicus, pleurotus ostreatus, agaricus bitorquis, clitocybe nuda, amanita calyptroderma, amanita velosa, boletus barrowsii, armillaria mellea, agaricus augustus; and searching for fungi with healing potential, such as hericium erinaceus and trametes versicolor.
On this exploring trip, I expect to find lots of amanita ocreata/ western destroying angel, and maybe some amanita phalloides/ death cap. These are some of the most deadly fungi to humans and animals. However, there is nothing to fear unless ingesting them. Photographing, touching, and smelling them are all fine. They are part of the ecosystem for millions of years, and exist in nature for their own reasons.
This is also an exploring and socializing hike in beautiful nature. I am taking the Snyder Trail through Los Padres National Forest, and on to visit Chumash Painted Cave.
If you are also fascinated by the amazing world of fungi, passionate about hiking & exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & vitality, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to submit your intent to join. 🙂
Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, intellectually curious, having sense of adventure, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude
Personality & Character: 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, forest exploring
Distance & Climb: up to 13 mile, 2600’
Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night descent
Trailhead: Snyder 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, well being, 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.12 attendees
Bishop Peak: Boulder & Tree Climbing, Hiking, Exploring, Sunsetting
Bishop Peak & Felsman Loop Trailhead Patricia Street Entrance, 787 Patricia Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, USBishop 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. Frequently there are other hikers along the trail going up and down, and quite often I had encountered other hikers and climbers that brought meaningful conversations on top of the boulders.
For this trip, I also want to check out Felsman Loop for tree climbing and mycology field exploring. There will be some bushy traverse, including encountering poison oaks. The main focus is on the boulder climbing at the peak, and watching the sun setting on a prominent boulder with 360 panoramic views.
Post hike dinner at Firestone Grill in SLO. I hardly eat out, but will make an exception for a good jalapeño burger and vibrant atmosphere.
Check out photos & video clips from previous trips.
To join, you must have effective safety acumen and adequate boulder climbing skills, penalty for mistakes and negligence is serious injuries or permanent comatose.
If you are also enjoying 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 submit your intent to join. 🙂
Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, 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 10 mile, 2500’ climb & descent
Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for night descent
Trailhead: Patricia Dr 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, 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.4 attendees
Santa Barbara Mission To Arlington & Cathedral Peaks
The Old Mission, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA, USSanta Barbara Mission, Rose Garden and the vicinity is beautiful and exciting. The hike & climb to Arlington & Cathedral Peaks is some of the most scenic and amazingly fun workouts. The 360 panoramic views on top of Cathedral Peak have always been stunning, especially at sunset.
This hike combined scenic sightseeing walks and strenuous workouts in beautiful nature.
If you are also passionate about hiking & exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to submit your intent to join. 🙂
Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude
Personality & Character: authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, good sense of humor, cordial and pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent
Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking, exploring & boulder climbing adventure, mentally & emotionally sound
Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, navigate urban street & traffic safely, carry on meaningful conversation
Experience & Skill: urban walking, rocky terrain hiking, scrambling, boulder climbing, bush whacking
Estimated Distance & Climb: up to 10 mile, 3000’
Supply & Equipment: adequate & proper hydration, proper food, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night descent, navigation apps, first aid kit
Start: Fountain @ Santa Barbara Mission
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.5 attendees
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