10 Mile Hike & Explore: Surf Beach, Sand Dune & Bluff, SpaceX Launch Complex

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 the wait list.

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

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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.