Year Round Volkswalk Event |
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Year Round Volkswalk Event |
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| Sponsor: | Central Coast Peregrine Pathfinders Volkssport Club (AVA 876/CA 59) |
| Sanction Nr: | YRE 1623 |
| Start/Finish
Location: |
Visitor Center (30th Security Forces Squadron)
California Boulevard just before the Main Gate Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 805-606-7662/7663 |
| Hours: | Hours of the Start/Finish Point are 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Walk only between dawn and dusk. Some segments of the route have neither streetlights nor sidewalks. |
| Trail
Information: |
 The
primary
route (AVA rating 1) wanders through base housing, along an urban
reforestation area, and though the "Community Loop" containing the Base
Exchange. It includes a Korean War era tank, a Minuteman III ICBM, and the
Headquarters of the 14th Air Force (Flying Tigers) & 30th Space Wing (host unit
for the base). Participants will finish by walking down the Boulevard of
Flags.There is also alternate route (AVA rating 1+) outside of the main area of the Base. This will allow our non-military friends to complete the event regardless of the Base's security posture. Participants will drive from the Start/Finish point a couple of miles, and then walk along lightly traveled rural roads. |
| Directions: | From the South: Take US-101 to the Vandenberg AFB/CA-1
exit shortly after the Gaviota Tunnel. Go west (left) toward Lompoc.
When the road dead-ends at Ocean Avenue just north of town, turn left (west)
into Lompoc. Follow CA-1 as it passes through Lompoc (turning right
on "H" Street & then left at the stoplight after leaving town) to the
Vandenberg AFB main gate. Turn left into the Base. The S/F
is on the right before you come to the guard shack.
From the North: Take US-101 to the Betteravia Road exit on the south side of Santa Maria. Go west (right) to the fifth stop light, Broadway (CA-135). Go left (south) out of town. The road merges with CA-1. A few miles later, follow the signs to the right when the two highways separate. After going straight through the light at the VAFB entrance, turn into the Visitor Center on the right. |
| Awards: |
 For
2005, the CCPP is offering the same patch at all of our events. It
features our mascot Pooter, the peregrine falcon, stepping out with a walking
stick. In the background is the patio on the Santa Maria city hall.
Both the patio and the nearby courthouse where Michael Jackson has been standing
trial are parts of the Santa Maria YRE route. Santa Barbara county is
highlighted in red since Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara county. The other
six counties are listed in blue.The location boxes are optional. You can earn an "uncut" patch by walking for IVV credit at at total of five of our locations in at least two different counties. To see the application for the "uncut" version of the patch, click here. The Pooter Patches from 2001 (showing Pooter along the Solvang YRE route), 2002 (showing Pooter walking in La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, site of our March 2002 event), 2003 (showing Pooter walking by the Minuteman III ICBM along the VAFB YRE route), and 2004 (showing Pooter walking by a map of California with "our" counties highlighted) are available as "B" awards; however, the city tabs are no longer available. To see a complete list of your "B" award choices, click here. |
| Fees: | Ask for the "volksmarch book" at the desk. Every participant
must register, sign the liability waiver, carry a start card, and turn
the start card in at the end of the event. Fees are:
* "A" patch & IVV Credit $7.00 * "B" award & IVV Credit $4.00 * Location Tab Additional $1.00 * IVV/AVA Credit Only $3.00 * Participation Only Free Note: Awards are not kept at the start/finish. They will be mailed to you at no additional cost. |
| IVV Credit: | You are eligible for IVV Individual Achievement Awards program event credit only once during each half year (January - June and July - December). Of course, you earn distance credit every time you complete the course. |
| Special
Instructions: |
The event may be canceled with little or no notice because of military
exercises or operations. All participants should carry a photo ID
card, such as a drivers license. The following entry procedures apply:
* Non-DOD affiliated US citizens should call the start point (805 606-7662/7663) one day in advance for clearance. * Non-US citizens must call the start point (805 606-7662/7663) two weeks in advance for clearance. This applies whether or not they are in the company of US citizens. |
| Miscellaneous: |
 Water
and restrooms are available at the Start/Finish point, in the Burger King,
in the Base Exchange, and in the public buildings (open during the work
week) along the route. Children under 12 should be accompanied by
an adult. Dogs are welcome but owners should clean up after them.
Every reasonable effort has been taken to make this event safe and enjoyable
for everyone. However, the CCPP and US Air Force cannot be held responsible
for any lost of stolen articles, accidents, or injury of any kind. |
| Weather: |  We
won't try predicting the weather for your walk. However, if you would
like information on current conditions and a five-day forecast, visit The
Weather Channel. |
| Point of
Contact: |
Our Trail Master for this event is John & Annette Fletcher 805-736-8531 (work), or via e-mail webmaster@ccpp-funwalkers.org |
| Host City
Information: |
 Vandenberg
AFB, CA, covers nearly 100,000 acres of sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, streams, woodlands,
and industrial areas. It boasts 42 miles of coastline, 771 miles of roads,
1,969 houses and 1,843 other buildings. It contains over 1,000 recorded archeological
and historic sites, and is home to 13 federally listed endangered, threatened,
and proposed species (meaning they will likely be listed within one year)
of animals and plants. Its paved runway is 15,000 feet long.
According to a study by the UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project,
in 2000 the base employed 11,404 people (33.5% military; 12.4% DOD civilian;
54.1% contractor).
In case you wish obtain more information about Vandenberg AFB, its mission,
and its people:
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Registration Log: (Hometowns
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This event opened on July 1, 2000, and already it has attracted participants
from the locations shown below. Over 100 people participated in 2001!
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If you have questions or wish to find out more about our club or about volkssports, you can e-mail us by clicking here.
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Copyright © 1998-2004 by the Central Coast Peregrine Pathfinders.
Vandenberg
Air Force Base is responsible for all Department of Defense space and missile
launch activities on the West Coast. All U.S. satellites destined for near
polar orbit are launched from Vandenberg. Units on VAFB support R&D
tests and launch range operations for DOD, USAF, and NASA space, ballistic
missile, and aeronautical systems and commercial space launches.
Vandenberg is the only Air Force base that provides flight test support
for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles systems. The base is host
to facilities and essential services for more than 36 aerospace contractors.
The host unit is the 30th Space Wing, which is part of Air Force Space
Command. The base was originally Army's Camp Cooke, which was activated
October 1941. It was taken over by USAF June 5, 1957 and was renamed
for Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, USAF's second Chief of Staff.