Upcoming events

    • 24 Feb 2012
    • 26 Feb 2012
    • Shaver Lake/China Peak
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    That's right YPNG, it's time to start gearing up for our annual Winter Weekend Escape Trip!  In the grandest and greatest of traditions, we will once again ascend to the beautiful Shaver Lake area where we will spend two fun-filled nights in two luxurious neighboring cabins.  In a YPNG tour-de-force, we will take on the most mind-blowing destination spot ever imagined....the new and improved China Peak Resort!


    Tickets include Friday and Saturday night accommodations and Saturday night's Family Dinner


    Some highlights of the event:

    • We will be raffling off (4) SLO Xtreme Beer Festival tickets

    • Free Ski and Snowboard lessons

    • Fun and games Friday and Saturday night

    • The chance to make some great friends


    Whether you are an avid skier/snowboarder or just the type of person who likes to relax indoors by a roaring fire, enjoying a cup of joe, this trip is not to be missed!  Don't hesitate, jump aboard this metaphorical snowmobile of fun, partake in the biggest high altitude block party ever conceived, the best snow, and of course, the opportunity to meet amazing new friends and take home some long lasting memories.  Tickets include accommodations and Saturday night's Family Dinner. Group discount lift tickets will also be available.


    Even if you have never participated in an YPNG event before, this will be a great trip that you will not soon forget. So gather your friends and let’s hit the slopes!!

    More details about the event 


    Cabins and rooms available. 

    Please note in your event registration your room preference. 


    Hot tub Time Machine

    http://www.shaverlakerentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=18769&ad

    Master Bedroom Downstairs / King- Occupancy 2 (FULL)

    Bedroom Upstairs / Queen – Occupancy 2 (FULL)

    Bedroom Upstairs / Queen - Occupancy 2 (FULL)

    Bunk Room Downstairs / Twin/Double x 2, Full – Occupancy 5 (4 Spots open)

    Couch Crusader / Couch - Occupancy 1 (FULL)


    EQUIPMENT RENTALS

    Equipment rentals are available at Mountain Air Sports on Marsh St. for reasonable weekend prices.  I would suggest reserving anything you may need now.  Rentals are also available at Sierra Summit but are more expensive and will have to be coordinated individually.


    SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS

    For anyone that is new to skiing or snowboarding and is looking to have a Saturday morning lesson, we have a former instructor on the trip that has graciously offered up his time.  I did not want to say anything, but he is kinda a big deal! If you would like a ski lesson, contact Dan Phares at dphares@hotmail.com.


    FOOD / DRINK
    This year we are stepping it up in the food department.  Prepare yourself for a delicious and significant Lasagna Family Style Dinner on Saturday night, including appetizers and dessert. We will also be providing light snacks and water for the weekend, but if you are a hearty breakfast and lunch person, I would recommend bringing your own food or purchasing at the resort. YPNG cannot provide alcohol but you are more then welcome to bring your own cocktail of choice. I would highly recommend coordinating with the people in your carpool and share in your own party favors for the weekend.  Remember...sharing is caring.


    LINENS AND THINGS

    Here are some important things to remember to bring....

    1)  All beds come with linens.  Make sure to pile your linens at the foot of your bed at the conclusion of the weekend.

    2)  Be sure to bring a towel of your own.  Towels are limited and some cabins do not even have them provided.

    3)  If you want to be a part of the hot tub in Cabin #1, be sure to bring your string bikini and speedo.  

    4)  Bring playing cards, extra inflatable mattresses, games, boom boxes, and whatever other fun toys you think would benefit the group.


    Questions?  Email our new Outdoors Director Rob Frew! outdoors@ypng.org

    • 29 Feb 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • MindBody (corner of Broad and Tank Farm in SLO)

    Join us for our February YPNG Professional Development Seminar: Maximizing Productivity and Communicating Effectively in the Workplace. This seminar will touch on ways to effectively communicate with peers and clients within the workplace in order to create a more productive environment. Our featured speakers are Diane Auten of Competent Communications and Erin Hoffman of Optimum Productivity. We hope to see you there!

     

    This event is free to YPNG members and $5 for non members but all are welcome to make a donation at the door in support of our four charities.

     

    About Our Speakers

    Diane Auten specializes in a variety of trainings and keynote topics such as: diversity trainings on gender and cross-generational communication, the power of first impressions, preparing presentations, email etiquette, and more. Diane also consults with clients one-on-one, to help them prepare and present effective speeches, as well as creating and executing effective elevator speeches. Inspiring, fun, and always engaging, Diane brings a wealth of fresh, interactive techniques to every audience.

     

    Erin Hoffman is dedicated to helping busy professionals and businesses save time and get more done. Backed with more than a decade of corporate office and professional training experience, Erin gets to the heart of what is plaguing offices today and offers practical, real world solutions.

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • SLO City Softball Fields
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    Registration is closed

    This is for the WOMEN'S SIGN-UPS only! We've extended registration to try and fill another team so get your spot while they last.


    Break out your cleats and glove…coed softball is back!  All skill levels are welcome, no experience required.  For $45 you get 10 fun filled games and a YPNG Tee-shirt.  League Champions get the coveted City of SLO Tee-shirt.  This is a great way to get some exercise, have fun, and meet some good people.  You must be a YPNG member to register.  For more details and FAQs, CLICK HERE.  


    Please read these comments before signing up:

    • 07 Mar 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Pappy McGregor's SLO
    Join your fellow YPNGers at Pappy’s for our monthly social! Pappy McGregor's has an authentic Irish Pub theme, with the smell and taste of delicious food. Pappy McGregor's is the happening place for Wednesday with their regular Pint Night Special and Irish Band performance, and Pappy’s has reserved the outside patio area and extended Happy Hour prices to YPNG attendees. This event is free and open to non-members. Questions? Contact Jess at socials@ypng.org. Hope to see you there!
    • 14 Mar 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Irish Hills in SLO

    Come join us for the last night hike of the winter up the Irish Hills. Meet at the Madonna Road Trail-head: From Highway 101, take the Los Osos Valley Road north towards Los Osos. Turn left on Madonna Road. Follow the street to the end Fun, easy night hike. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, hiking shoes, water, and a friend! Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

     

    Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

    Peak Elevation: 1,100 feet

    Distance: 3 miles round trip

    Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours

    • 04 Apr 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 11 Apr 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Avila Ridge Trail

    This is a very scenic hike that has an even more amazing sunset. We will meet in the parking lot at the end of Cave Landing Road. To get there from SLO, take the 101 south to Avila Beach Drive exit. Turn right towards Avila and travel approximately 2 miles then take a left on Cave Landing Road. Follow that to the parking lot at the end. Bring a headlamps or flashlight, hiking shoes, water, jacket, and a friend. Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

     

    Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

    Elevation: 100-648 feet

    Distance: Approximately miles round trip: 3.2

    Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

    • 25 Apr 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Join us for our YPNG Professional Development Seminar. We hope to see you there!
    • 27 Apr 2012
    • San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    Join us for an upscale evening event of gaming, dancing, good food and good company. There is a photo booth to capture the evening as well as raffle prizes that will be given away at the end of the night. YPNG Monte Carlo Night is open to the public and we welcome all members of the community to join us in a fun-filled evening to raise money for a great cause.
    • 02 May 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 09 May 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • East Cuesta Ridge

    This ride is a super easy, relatively flat ride on a dirt road out East Cuesta Ridge. Will give a great view of SLO and is for all skill levels! You'll Like this one! We will meet in the dirt parking lot. Drive on Hwy 101 North to the top of the Cuesta Grade. Veer right off the highway when you reach the top of the grade. Don’t forget to bring your bike & helmet! Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

     

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Elevation: 1,400-2,600 feet

    Distance: Approximately miles round trip: 9.6

    Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

    • 06 Jun 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 13 Jun 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • San Luis Reservoir Canyon Trail

    A longer more adventurous hike, starting off at a scenic waterfall the trail then follows the stream south through a tree covered canyon and eventually cuts west bringing you to a series of switchbacks up the canyon dropping you at the top of a ridge providing a panoramic view of SLO and East Cuesta Ridge. Bring a light jacket, snack in case you get hungry, a camera and water. This is a great hike and we promise you will have a blast! Meet at the Reservoir Canyon Trail Head.

     

    Take US 101 North. Go one mile past the city limits (Monterey Street exit) and turn right on Reservoir Canyon Road. Drive to the end of the road (about 1/2 mile) and part in the dirt lot. Please try to carpool, the parking area is small. Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

     

    Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

    Elevation: 400-1,715 feet

    Distance: 6.4 miles round trip

    Estimated Time: 2.5-3 hours

    • 23 Jun 2012
    • TBD
    You can expect an exciting day filled with wine tasting (at three local wineries), lunch, a commemorative wine glass and raffle prizes. You’ll be sure to come home with some great stories and new friends so plan for a full day of laughter and fun. The space is limited with this event so be sure to watch for an email with more details on signing up as June approaches.
    • 27 Jun 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Join us for our YPNG Professional Development Seminar. We hope to see you there!
    • 03 Jul 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Just for July...we're meeting on a Tuesday and we hope to see you there!
    • 11 Jul 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Cal Poly "P" & Up

    Bring back those old college memories, or check out a new hike on the Cal Poly Campus. Fun, fairly steep hike up to the Poly "P" and then up to the top with a great view of the Cal Poly Campus. Meet at the upper most parking lot behind the redbrick Cal Poly Dorms. The trail head starts at the locked gate. Bring hiking shoes, water, and a friend. Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

    • 18 Jul 2012
    • San Luis Obispo
    Details to follow! Any questions? Email Stephen at community@ypng.org.
    • 28 Jul 2012
    • TBD
    Fun day out with YPNG! Any questions? Email Agni at sports@ypng.org.
    • 01 Aug 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 08 Aug 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Johnson Ranch Trail Head

    Join us for a nice evening stroll along Johnson Ranch Trail located off Ontario Road in south San Luis Obispo. Meet at the Johnson Ranch Trail Head. Follow South Higuera to the end. The ranch gate is to the right before entering the freeway. Fun, short, three-mile hike. Great for all abilities!! Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

     

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Elevation: 320 feet

    Distance: 3.5 miles round trip

    Estimated Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

    • 17 Aug 2012
    • San Luis Obispo
    This is an outdoor event held at the Historic Jack House in downtown San Luis Obispo. Members vote on the movie selection and YPNG creates a spectacular night! You can expect a fun evening with popcorn, sweets and raffle prizes, all benefiting the SLO County Food Bank.
    • 29 Aug 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Join us for our YPNG Professional Development Seminar. We hope to see you there!
    • 05 Sep 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 08 Sep 2012
    • 09 Sep 2012
    • TBD
    Come join us on the lake! Any questions? Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org.
    • 12 Sep 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Tower Ridge Trail

    Great fun, steep, and challenging hike with a final view of the San Luis Obispo City. To reach the trail head, take California Blvd. south until it dead ends at San Luis bay Dr. Turn left onto San Luis Bay Dr., go about a mile past the houses and park at the end of the culdesac. Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org if you have any questions.

    • 03 Oct 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 10 Oct 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Bishops Peak

    Great way to kick off our first run of night hikes! Meet at the trail head off of Foothill Blvd. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, hiking shoes, water, and a friend! Questions? Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org

     

    Difficulty: Difficult

    Elevation: 1,546 feet

    Distance: 4 miles round trip

    Estimated Time: 2 hours

    • 24 Oct 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Join us for our YPNG Professional Development Seminar. We hope to see you there!
    • 27 Oct 2012
    • San Luis Obispo
    All skill levels welcome! Any questions? Email Agni at sports@ypng.org.
    • 07 Nov 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 09 Nov 2012
    • San Luis Obispo
    Come celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Join your fellow YPNGers in a night filled with dancing, food and fun and launch us into another year of great YPNG memories.
    • 14 Nov 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Islay Hill

    Fun, easy night hike for beginners. It's a quick one - bring a flashlight or headlamp, hiking shoes, water, a jacket and a friend! Meet in the parking lot at Islay Hill Park off Orcutt. Questions? email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org

     

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Elevation: 775 feet

    Distance: 2 miles round trip

    Estimated Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

    • 05 Dec 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • San Luis Obispo
    Hope to see you there!
    • 12 Dec 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Madonna Mountain Holiday Hike

    Time for the Annual Holiday Night hike up Madonna Mountain to check out the BIG Christmas Tree! A great hike for everyone leading you to a 360 degree view of SLO City lights. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Marsh, next to the 101. Dress warm and bring a headlamp or flashlight. Questions? Email Rob at outdoors@ypng.org.

     

    Difficulty: Moderate Peak

    Elevation: 780 feet

    Distance: Roughly 2 miles round trip from the trailhead

    Estimated Time: 1 hour

    • 19 Dec 2012
    • San Luis Obispo
    Details to follow! Any questions? Email Stephen at community@ypng.org.
 


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