John Loftus sailed to a 24-second victory in Wednesday's Nite Moves 5k, beating out Carpinteria's Ricky Ho with a time of 16 minutes and 40 seconds. It was a large turnout with 220 competitors and male heavy at the top, with Ventura's Carrie Welther being the first female finisher in 29th place. After Ho came Steve Harding, Justin Whittet and Aaron Kleefisch. Chris Arntz shot to the front of the aquathon for the fourth straight week, but fell off his pace slightly from the week … [Read more...]
Arntz blitzes to third straight aquathon win
Thursday, July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Colorado's Troy Herrera earned the title of fastest human at Wednesday's Nite Moves, crossing the 5k finish line first in 16 minutes and 53 seconds. Local 14-year-old Bryan Fernandez scooted past everyone but Herrera, coming in second with a time of 17:42. … [Read more...]
Reef & Run, Nite Moves Recap
Friday, July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Nite Moves and this year's new Reef & Run series completed the 12th of 20 installments in the weekly swim/run event season that runs until September 8.The Nite Moves 5k run was its busiest since June 24, with 264 runners participating. The top echelon had a major teenage presence as 18-year-olds Chris Braden and Matthew Bailey finished 1 and 2 respectively. Braden's winning time was 16 minutes and 21 seconds.Last week's winner, Ricky Ho, 33, finished in third but another 18 … [Read more...]
Nite Moves marks Semana Nautica’s start
Thursday, July 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wednesday's Nite Moves officially kicked off the 72nd edition of Semana Nautica, starting a 12-day stretch jam-packed with events associated with the summer sports festival. The weekly run/swim routinely attracts hundreds of local athletes to Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park for a casual evening of exercise and socializing.Click Here for results from Wednesday's Nite Moves.This weekend is especially busy with the annual 15k run, which was pushed off its normal 4th of July weekend … [Read more...]
Red Rock more than a just a spot to chill and grill
Thursday, June 4, 2009 By 4 Comments
Red Rock is known for its riverside parking and being perfect for BBQs as well as the epic – yet unadvisable – cliff jumping. However, this valley destination has much more to offer the casual hiker if they are willing to make a short expedition deeper into the wilderness. The parking areas can be crowded on the weekends with families cooking up burgers and college kids enjoying the sun. To enjoy the wilderness in peace, try taking a stroll down the trail at the final parking lot. … [Read more...]
City hiking trails burned out, remain closed indefinitely
Sunday, May 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
To be sure, the city of Santa Barbara’s hiking-friendly front country has been transformed into a moonscape of desolate land and devastated trails as a result of the Jesusita Fire.As of Wednesday the US Forest Service lifted its closure of the burn area, yet the Jesusita Trail, Tunnel Road Trail, and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - under the jurisdiction of the County Parks and Recreation Department - remain closed indefinitely. The County is keeping the trails closed due to fear of rock slides … [Read more...]
Coal Oil Point offers leisurely, interesting tour
Friday, May 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I woke up Saturday morning ready for some sort of adventure, although one which did not require a tremendous amount of exertion. My final quarter at UCSB is winding down, and I was in need of some outdoor activity to get me out of the library.After spending the last four years living in Santa Barbara — and no more then half a mile from the Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve — it occurred to me that I really knew nothing about it. So I signed up and headed out on one of the monthly guided … [Read more...]
Gaviota Peak offers breathtaking views, hot springs
Monday, April 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A weekend with fair weather and a couple days off of work prompted my girlfriend and I to head north to explore the famed Gaviota Peak and its hot spring. While the spring may have been rather tepid, the hike was refreshing and the view gorgeous. The trail head is a short 30-minute drive north of downtown Santa Barbara on US 101. While this drive may seem like a stretch compared to the proximity of Seven Falls or other local hikes, it is well worth it. Not only is the hike beautiful, but … [Read more...]
