SF Peninsula 30's & 40's Outdoor and Social Activities
San Bruno, CA
**SUMMARY:**
This group is for people in their 30's and 40's who enjoy outdoor activities (such as hiking, camping, backpacking, etc.), active social activities (such as bowling), just hanging out after work over drinks, or grabbing a bite to eat on the weekends. Anyone who's easygoing and finds the previous statement appealing should join! This group is open to people who don't fall in the age range, but the focus is for this age range. If you'd like to know more about this group, and the various expectations of the members, please check out [outdoorsocialmeetup.ianascott.com](https://outdoorsocialmeetup.ianascott.com)
**EVENTS:**
Events will largely be weekend hikes and active social activities after work, with some camping trips, backpacking trips, and other outdoor activities TBD. Outdoor activities will extend past the SF Peninsula (e.g., the North or East bay for hikes, or the Sierras for a week-long backpacking trip). Primarily social activities will be on the SF Peninsula.
**OBJECTIVES:**
* Get outdoors hiking! Get some exercise while socializing!
* Provide a social environment to hang out, make friends, and exchange ideas.
**HIKES:**
Hikes are the majority of the activities of this group. They typically range from a quick 3-mile to an all-day 15+ mile. Almost all hikes will be in the great outdoors. As such, hikers should have the appropriate gear such as hiking shoes, trekking poles, sun protection, layers, water, snacks, etc. Hikers should review the prompt before each hike and make a personal assessment if the hike is for them. Please do not bring guests as we need to manage group size due to trail limitations and the safety of the group! Unless otherwise specified, hikers must be 21+. Some hikes will have an after-hike meal or social hour, which is optional but typically fun!
**CAMPING TRIPS:**
Like hiking? Let’s find a camping spot somewhere with great hikes and spend a few days exploring the area! As with the hikes, campers and hikers must have the appropriate gear for the activity (tents, sleeping bags/pads, etc.). Participants should read the prompt before RSVPing and self-assess their ability to determine if the event is for them! Unless otherwise specified, campers must be 21+.
**BACKPACKING TRIPS:**
Like the minimalist lifestyle? Enjoy not being able to be contacted by work for an extended period of time? Want to test your physical and mental ability? Try a backpacking trip! Trips may be overnight or multi-day (I typically don’t do through hikes that last weeks to months at a time). Like the other activities, participants should read the prompt and self-assess if the trip is for them! Unless otherwise specified, backpackers must be 21+.
**OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:**
Every now and then an after-work activity may pop up. Could be something like bowling, minigolf, or something else! Come out and have some fun in a social environment after work! Read the prompt, decide if the event is for you, RSVP, show up, have fun. Unless otherwise specified, socialites must be 21+.
**SEMINARS:**
Don’t know how to backpack? I’ve introduced quite a few people to the experience. I have a seminar series that is aimed at getting the beginner more knowledge about gear, techniques, and methodologies than they thought they wanted. People with experience also found them helpful! Based on my experience and what people indicate they would like to learn, I may develop and host other seminars.
**ATTENDANCE:**
Please, please, please show up on time to the events you RSVP for! And if something comes up, change your RSVP! If someone is on the waitlist and you’re a no-show (or cancel the morning of), that person can’t magically show up at the event on time!
**LEGAL DISCLAIMER:**
The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides or instructors. By signing up for an event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct, and well-being. You hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with the type of activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards.