The Wilderness Basics Course

An Ongoing Heritage of Education, Exploration and Preservation

By Skip Forsht

o you lack the experience and knowledge to venture into the wilderness? Do you want to improve your current wilderness skills, explor e new areas and meet fellow hikers? Then do what several thousand others have done over the past forty years; let the dedicated, experienced, volunteer staf f of the Wilder ness Basics Course (WBC) help you achieve a better understanding

offered across the country and its textbook, Wilder ness Basics is sold inter nationally. This compr ehensive course consists of lectures, demonstrations, films and slide shows on such subjects as selecting the pr oper equipment, food preparation, filtering water, clothing, animal encounters, map and compass use, physical conditioning and first aid. The course also includes five outings held every other weekend to such places as Anza Borrego Desert, Jacumba Mountain, San Jacinto, and the Mammoth mountain areas. Through the outings, students lear n how to car camp, backpack and even to camp in the snow where they will have a choice of lear ning either snow shoeing or cross country skiing. The WBC is designed for both experienced backpackers and beginners. Each student has a choice of appr oximately twenty different trips to choose from for each weekend outing. The trips are divided into categories from the very easy to extremely challenging, making sure that all students are able to find trips that match their physical abilities. T o help students get in shape for the outings, there are conditioning day hikes as well. WBC students are also eligible for discounts on equipment purchased at several local suppliers. The WBC is offered once a year to

both Sierra Club members and nonmembers alike at two locations; the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley and San Pasqual High School in Escondido. Classes are held every Tuesday night for 10 weeks, starting Jan. 23rd, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The cost of the course is $95 (cash or personal check). Because the class is limited to the first 300, students are encouraged to pre-register , by calling 858-272-9229 for the Mission Valley course or 760-728-8220 for the Escondido course. Registration is also available on the first night of class.

Come join us to learn about exploring and preserving our wilderness areas. Be a part of our ongoing heritage!

of how to enjoy and explore the wilder ness. The Wilder ness Basics Course began in 1957 and was originally called the Basic Mountaineering Course. It was created by the Sierra Club, in conjunction with the City of San Diego, in response to an alar ming number of citizens who became lost, injured or killed in local wilder ness areas. Its ongoing mission is to provide people with the skills to survive, enjoy and pr eserve the wilder ness. Since that early beginning, the WBC curriculum is now

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Car Pool Information

For environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car pooling. However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, although members may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL and other trip participants may (or may not) be pr esent at an arranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles. Please of fer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is based on typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents per mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents per mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. T olls, entrance or parking fees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you should still pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost. El Cajon Car Pool. Take I-8 to Second Street exit. Go south one block to Oakdale Avenue. Park on Oakdale. We meet on the SW corner of Second and Oakdale. Grossmont Car Pool. Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and turn left. At the next light, tur n right to Murray Drive. Fr om I-8 west, exit Jackson Drive and go straight acr oss the intersection. The Park & Ride is next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restaurants half of the lot). Mira Mesa Car Pool. From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Take the first right into the Park & Ride lot. Mission Valley Car Pool. Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Camino de la Reina. Meet near the SE corner of Camino del Este and Camino de la Reina.

Grading System
The grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part, a capital letter , refers to the difficulty of the trip; the second part, a number , states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest day; and the last part, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day.
Difficulty Elevation Change E Easy This is the number of miles, A less than 500 ft. M Moderate rounded to the nearest mile, B 500-1,000 ft. H Hard traveled on the longest day C 1,001-2,000 ft. S Strenuous of the trip. D 2,001-3,000 ft. V Very Strenuous E over 3,000 ft. EXAMPLE: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day. Mileage

Outing Leaders Contacts

Outings Chair: Jim Matlock 8587484634 Outings Editor: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 (email hiknlady@aol.com) Master Calendar/COL Data Base/HS Outings Coordinator: Jim McCleary 8582788737 (email jim@jimmc.com)

North County Car Pool. Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, go west toward orange-color ed plaza. The Park & Ride is behind McDonalds. Rancho Bernardo Car Pool. Meet 200 yar ds east of Pomerado Road on Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains, leave Rancho Ber nardo 10 minutes earlier than from Mission Valley.

JAN 3/WED/M9B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Wanda Zack 858-292-9136 Asst: Needed Meet 9 a.m. at West Mesa trailhead (second paved parking lot north of Park HQ) on Hwy 79. A moderate hike to Arrowmaker Ridge, rich in Cuyamaca history. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels.

JAN 5/FRI/H7C CORTE MADERA MTN. Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: COL Needed EXPLORATORY, moderately paced hike to one of SD county's prime panoramic views, beautiful lake, canyon, oak studded meadows. Elevation 1750'. Just meet 8 a.m. at El Cajon Park & Ride listed in this publication. Limited to 25 EXPERIENCED hikers.

JAN 6-7/SAT-SUN/E4B AGUA CALIENTE CAR CAMP - FOY Ldr: Denise Falk 619-231-4975 Asst: Needed We'll watch the full moon rise (and set, if you're an early riser). We'll hike in the canyons and soak in the (kids') pool and (adults') jacuzzi. Central commissary. F.O.Y. provides sites, food, and equipment for cooking the food. Price: $40 for one-adult family, $46 for two-adult family. To reserve, send SASE, check payable to Sierra Club - FOY and names/ages of children to leader at: 1827 Bancroft St., San Diego, CA 92102-1225.

JAN 6/SAT/E2A TRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCH Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building new trail (no experience needed), between the Pacific Crest Trail near Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. We will work in various locations removing brush and roots as we begin to build a new section of trail. Meet at the junction of Highway S-2 (San Felipe) and S-22 (Montezuma Valley Road) (Thomas Guide p 409 L9) at 9 a.m. Call Rob for details and REQUIRED sign-up.

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JAN 6/SAT/H5C MC GINTY MTN. Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Needed Conditioning-paced hike, climbing one of the prettiest view smackin' hills I know! Elevation gain of 1400'. Some pretty houses to see, too. Views of Tecate Peak to San Miguel Mtn. Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, and lug-soled boots. Meet at El Cajon Park & Ride (location listed in this publication), at 8 a.m. Limited to 25 experienced hikers. JAN 6/SAT/S10D MYER VALLEY/VALLEY OF THE MOON LOOP Ldr: Tom Hoffman 760-631-6111 Asst: COL Needed Beautiful trek through Myer Valley up several canyons to Valley of the Moon. Palm oasis, spectacular rock formations, illegal alien shrine, beautiful washes and canyons, numerous challenging dry waterfalls, rock and boulder scrambling. Challenging, steep peak ascent. Bring 3-4 quarts of water, lunch, flashlight, and hiking boots. Fast paced, 12 hiker limit. For reservations, call leader from 6:00 9:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Heavy rain cancels. JAN 7/SUN/H11C LOCAL WILD RIVERS EXPLORATORY Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711 Asst: Kevin Woolworth Remote, stunningly beautiful streams and canyons, both part of the proposed Eagle Peak Wilderness. Depending on conditions, see either upper Cedar Creek to the Inaja border, or loop through lower Boulder Creek to 'the turtle pond' and portions of the Eagle Peak Ridge. Must be a seasoned hiker with an adventurous attitude! Some bouldering and brushy hiking required. $5 donation to the wilderness expansion effort requested but not required. Call leader for details and signup.

JAN 8/MON/E2A WALK THE TALK! Ldr: Geoff Smith 619-299-1741 Asst: Needed Meet at 6 p.m. at the Chapter Office and Bookstore for a short, 14-minute video about the Sierra Club, followed by a brisk 1-hour walk around the neighborhood. We'll get to know each other, and I'll describe some of the ways you can become involved in issue work in our chapter. We'll conclude our walk at a local coffee shop, then walk back to the office for a wrap up. Please RSVP to Geoffrey Smith, Conservation Coordinator. I look forward to meeting and working with you! JAN 10/WED/M8C WED IN MTNS Ldr: Mac Downing 760-438-8764 Asst: Needed Hike 1291' Fortuna Mtn in Mission Trails Regional Park. Grand views of Santee, Lakeside, and more. Meet 8:30 a.m. at corner of Colina Dorada and Calle de Vide in Tierrasanta. Take I-15 North; exit East Clairemont Mesa Blvd; continue to right turn on Colina Dorada. Carpools leave Mission Valley & El Cajon 8 a.m. JAN 13/SAT/M5B DESERT DELIGHTS #1 Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 ksmith@adnc.com Asst: Ellen Feeney Little hikes too good to miss! Visit plentiful water at Big Spring, stop at ABDSP Visitor Center, experience badlands at The Bench, see glorious desert view from Bill Kenyon Trail. 2WD OK. Optional primitive camp Saturday night near Yaqui Well. Sign-up deadline is 8 p.m., Sunday, January 7. Directions will be mailed. Group maximum 12 persons, any age OK. See also January 14, February 3-4. JAN 13/SAT/M6B IRON MOUNTAIN Ldr: Becky Graul 619-255-9368 Asst: Needed Great views await ambitious hikers on top of Iron Mountain. Call leader to make reservation and to receive details. Rain cancels. Well-mannered dogs and owners welcome. JAN 13/SAT/M6C

CUYAMACA PEAK DAY HIKE--FOY Ldr: Edmund Fantino efantino@ucsd.edu Asst: Stephanie Fantino 858-755-1978 Climb to the top of the most renowned and prominent peak in San Diego County. On a clear day, you can see the ocean to the west and the desert to the east. Bring a lunch to eat on the top. Children 8 and up, and adults who enjoy hiking with children, are welcome. JAN 13/SAT/M14A LAKE HODGES MTN BIKE RIDE Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 woolhike@san.rr.com Asst: Needed Scenic mountain bike ride around Lake Hodges, including dirt roads, single track trails and hills. Bring mountain bike, helmet, water and spare inner tubes. Meeting time 9 a.m. Call or e-mail leader for sign-up and meeting location. JAN 13/SAT/H5C BIG ROCK TRAIL Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Needed Brisk-paced hike up most scenic and challenging trail to Cowles Mtn., 1400' elev. gain. Meet at Santee's Big Rock Park at 8 a.m. Take Rt. 52 to Mission Gorge, left on Mesa Rd. all way to Prospect. Bring 2 quarts water, lugsoled boots, lunch. Limit 25 hikers. JAN 14/SUN/E3A DESERT DELIGHTS #2 Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 ksmith@adnc.com Asst: Ellen Feeney Visit Kumeyaay village site and explore Mescal Bajada (E1A), learn about geology at Narrows Earth Trail (E1A), visit the Cactus Garden (E1A). 2WD OK. Optional primitive camp Saturday night near Yaqui Well. Sign-up deadline 8 p.m. Sunday, January 7. Directions will be mailed. Group limited to 12 persons, any age OK. See also January 13, February 3-4. JAN 14/SUN/H6C

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LAWSON & GASKILL PEAKS Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Needed Brisk-paced hike up a pretty and interesting peak with a cave to explore, then on for a bit of rock climbing near Gaskill Peak. Views of Lawson Valley, Barrett Lake, and Cleveland's Rock N' Roll museum. Gee-willikers, we're gonna have a good time! Bring boots, lunch, 2 quarts water, jacket? Rain cancels. Open to 25 fit hikers. Just meet 8 a.m. at the El Cajon Park & Ride, listed in this publication. JAN 17/WED/M8B WED IN MTNS GARNET PEAK Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412 pibroch@home.com Asst: Edmonda Bowen Ascend Garnet Peak from the PCT connector, then loop back to trail head over frosty fields and through crisp forests. Two quarts water, foulweather gear and lug-soled boots required. Call or e-mail leader for details. JAN 19/FRI/H8C MORENA BUTTE Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: COL Needed EXPLORATOR Y hike from Lake Morena campground to a photogenic, three-peaked plateau overlooking diverse landscape of V-shaped canyons, rock-strewn ridges, and pastures. Limited to 25 experienced hikers, Main Chapter. Simply meet 8 a.m. at the 711 at Lake Jennings Park Rd. exit off I-8 in East County. JAN 20/SAT/H7C CORTE MADERA MTN. Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: COL Needed Moderately paced hike to one of SD County's prime panoramic views, beautiful lake, canyon, oak-studded meadows. Elevation 1750'. Just meet at 8 a.m., El Cajon Park & Ride listed in this publication. Limited to 25 EXPERIENCED hikers. JAN 20/SAT/V16E 6582 "DAWN'S PEAK" DAY HIKE Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830 Asst: Byron Cook Join us for our 4th trip up this fabulous mountain (high point on the Santa Rosa Ridge between Rabbit and

Our carpool leaves early from Mission Valley. Please call either leader. Toro.) We'll go up a ridge we just love and come down via Rock House Canyon. All cross-country with some relentless elevation gain (5800' total). This is an advanced day hike and only open to the hardiest. Call leader 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, January 9-10 only. JAN 21/SAT/INT TELEMARK CLASS Ldr: Alvin Walter 858-586-1982 Asst. Ellen Feeney For intermediate to advanced crosscountry skiers. Improve your turning skills. Estimated cost $45 for lessons and lift ticket. Car pool. JAN 21/SUN/E5B TORREY PINES DAY HIKE - FOY Ldr: Ana de Vedia 858-573-0946 Asst: Needed Moderate hike up to the park and down to the beach at low tide. Beautiful views and some tide pools to delight children of all ages. Bring water, lunch, shoes with traction and inclement weather clothing. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. For reservations call before 9:00 p.m. and leave message. JAN 21/SUN/H5C OAKZANITA PEAK Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Needed My favorite hike in the county. Brisk pace to really pretty Kodak moments. Elevation gain of 1200'. Bring 2 quarts water, lug-soled boots, and lunch. Rain cancels. Simply meet 8 a.m. at the 7-11 at Lake Jennings Park Rd. exit off of I-8 in East County, or 8:30 at trailhead, mile marker 3.1 on Hwy 79. Let's have dinner at a great Italian restaurant afterwards! Open to 25 hikers. JAN 22/MON/M8C DOMELANDS /YUHA DESERT Ldr: Gail Hanna 858-272-5141 Asst: Wit Martinowicz 858-558-8327 Join the Monday hiking group for a fascinating scramble in SW Imperial County. Explore slot canyons, dry waterfalls, arches, windcaves and discover ancient fossilized sea creatures. JAN 24/WED/M10B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593 Asst: Needed We'll hike ancient Indian trails and see many morteros in Cuyamaca State Park. Meet at West Mesa trailhead off Hwy 79 for this 6-hour hike. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels. JAN 27/SAT/E2A X-C SKI LEADER TRAINING Ldr: Mike Fry 858-566-3851 mnfry@home.com Asst. Craig Denson 858-270-3828 Training for ski outing leaders, but all winter travelers are welcome. Topics: beginner ski instruction, avalanche danger and rescue, equipment repair, and leading ski outings. We will go the best snow in Southern California. Call or e-mail Leader.

JAN 27/SAT/E1A TRAIL BUILDING ON MATAGUAY SCOUT RANCH Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us to construct more new trails (no experience needed). We will be working on a trail in an oak-filled canyon. Exact work location will depend upon the size of the crew. Meet behind the Mataguay Conference Center. Call Rob for details and REQUIRED signup. JAN 27-28/SAT-SUN/M7C FASCINATING WEEKEND IN THE DOMELANDS Ldr: Wanda Jackson 858-689-4039 wanda24@hotmail.com Asst: Tom McLoughlin Fabulous weekend exploring natural treasures of both past and present. Backpack will include intriguing day hike through sheer-walled canyons filled with abundant marine fossils, an evening astronomy presentation (at the time of the new moon), and an early morning tracking class. Doug Hansen will be conducting the programs. For required reservations and weekend itinerary, contact leader by phone or e-mail.

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JAN 27/SAT/H12A SAN CLEMENTE & ROSE CYN MTN BIKE RIDE Ldr: Kevin Woolworth woolhike@san.rr.com 858-874-3644 Asst: Needed San Clemente Canyon and Rose Canyon Mtn Bike ride. Varied terrain from single track to dirt road, to some technical. Bring mountain bike, helmet, water and spare inner tubes. Meeting time 9:00 a.m. Call or e-mail leader for sign-up and meeting location. JAN 27/SAT/S7D PINYON MOUNTAIN LOOP Ldr: Tom Hoffman 760-631-6111 Asst: COL Needed Rigorous mountain climb up from Nolina Wash. Beautiful washes and canyons with dry waterfalls, rock and boulder scrambling. Challenging, steep 700-foot climb up a nearly continuous rock chute with very long, steep hillside ascents and descents. Abundant Pinyon Pines and spectacular panoramic summit view. Bring 34 quarts of water, lunch, flashlight, and hiking boots. Fast-paced, 12 hiker limit. For reservations, call leader from 69 p.m. starting Monday, Jan. 22. Heavy rain cancels. JAN 27-28/SAT-SUN/V14E SANTA ROSA MTN. BENCHMARK ODYSSEY Ldr: Terry Flood 760-729-8221 Asst: Dennis Richards Strenuous backpack out of Coachella Valley into remote and difficult terrain via Barton Canyon to gain the main Santa Rosa ridgeline and bag Ruth, Zosel, Crab, Alice and Dawn benchmarks. This hike would be for experienced climbers in excellent physical condition looking for a long, tough workout in this rugged but incredibly gorgeous desert terrain. Please call leader 7-9 p.m. with previous experience for more info. JAN 28/SUN/E3A BEGINNER SKI LESSONS Ldr: Craig Denson 858-270-3828 cdenson@cts.com Asst: Nelson Copp, et al. Would you like to learn to crosscountry ski? This is your opportunity! Many leaders will offer expertise and undivided attention to help you understand the basics of XC skiing. In-

struction is geared for rank beginners, alpine skiers coming over from the dark side or rusty granola munchers needing a brush-up. Call or e-mail leader for details. JAN 28/SUN/M4A BLOSSOM VALLEY HIKE AND SUPER BOWL PARTY Ldr: Paul Gardner IGUANAPHD@cs.com 619-390-1914 Asst: Becky Graul Hike through one of SD's most picturesque communities meeting new friends then relax and have fun: Suberbowl /TV, board games, count the hawks on the boulders above the jacuzzi (bring suit) and ping pong, basketball. Meet 1 p.m. at 9991 Possum Creek Lane in Blossom Valley (Thomas Bros. 1232 G2) or e-mail for directions. Bring something special to eat for five, BYO beverages. Meet at 1 p.m. with hiking shoes. Sierra Club fund raiser donation of $5, please. JAN 28/SUN/H11C DOMELANDS Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 Asst: COL Needed Adventurous, semi-exploratory hike through a desert region which exposes its geologic past. We'll encounter windshaped formations, marine fossils, oyster beds, steep narrow canyons, anticlines, declines and more. Be prepared to scramble over steep, loose, rocky slopes and hike up and down steep canyons. Bring 3-4 quarts water, 10 essentials and boots. Call to sign up starting Monday, Jan 16. JAN 31/WED/E5A WED IN MTNS Ldr: Lois Day 619-290-1747 Asst: Needed

Stroll on urban paths in Scripps Ranch woods. For directions see above. JAN 31/WED/M7B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242 Asst: Needed A loop hike through the canyons and forests of Scripps Ranch. Meet at Hoyt Park at 9 a.m. From I-15 take Pomerado/Miramar Rd. exit and go east on Pomerado Rd. Left on Scripps Ranch Blvd. (second stop light). Right on Aviary Dr. (second Stop sign). Left on Canyon Lake Dr. and park here next to Hoyt Park. Thomas 1209: H5. Car pools leave Mission Valley 8:15 a.m., El Cajon 8 a.m.

FEB 3/SAT/E4A DESERT DELIGHTS #3 Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 ksmith@adnc.com Asst: Ellen Feeney See pictographs, morteros, and spectacular view on slow hike in Smuggler's Canyon (E3A), then visit Rainbow Canyon (E1A), a miniature botanical garden amid colorful rocks. 2WD OK. Optional primitive camp Saturday night in Blair Valley. Signup deadline 8 p.m. Sunday, January 28. Directions will be mailed. Group max 12 persons, any age OK. See also February 4. FEB 3-4/SAT-SUN/E2B DESERT CAR CAMP - FOY Ldr: Laura Cramer 760-341-5448 We will either be along the Colorado River (near Yuma,) or at a less-frequented site in Anza Borrego. Reservations are pending. Exact location on message machine by January 1st. Cost: $35 for 1-adult families, $40 for

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Have you remembered Sierra Club in your will?

Let us know. We can help you direct your gift to a specific club program or your home chapter. For confidential assistance, contact Sage Kuhn, Sierra Club Planned Giving Program85 Second Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 941053441 Or call 415-977-5639 or e-mail planned.giving@sierraclub.org.

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2 adults or for 3 or more children. Trip fees include Saturday dinner and campfire snack, all beverages, Sunday breakfast and a craft activity. Central commissary. To reserve, send check made out to Sierra Club-FOY, names and ages of those under 18, and SASE to the leader at 74313 Chicory St., Palm Desert, CA 92260. FEB 3/SAT/H8C MORENA BUTTE Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: COL Needed EXPLORATOR Y hike from Lake Morena campground to a photogenic, three-peaked plateau overlooking diverse landscape of V-shaped canyons, rock-strewn ridges, and pastures. Limited to 25 experienced hikers. Simply meet 8 a.m. at the 7-11 at Lake Jennings Park Rd. exit off I-8 in East County. FEB 3/SAT/V10E INDIAN HEAD Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 Asst: Bryan O'Leary Adventurous cross-country hike filled with terrific views of the desert. Very steep ascent and descent over rocks and boulders. Part of the hike will be through a palm tree-studded canyon with a year round flowing stream. Sturdy, experienced and prepared desert hikers only. Call starting Monday, January 22 to sign up. FEB 4/SUN/M4B DESERT DELIGHTS #4 Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 ksmith@adnc.com Asst: Ellen Feeney Slow pace takes us on rocky desert trails to Moonlight Canyon (E2A) and two groves of native palms (M2A). 2WD OK. Parking fee. Optional primitive camp Saturday night in Blair Valley. Sign-up deadline 8 p.m. Sunday, January 28. Directions will be mailed. Group maximum 12 persons, any age OK. See also February 3. FEB 4/SUN/M3C COWLES MTN SUNSET HIKE - FOY Ldr: Ana de Vedia 858-573-0946 Asst: Needed Moderate hike up our local mountain to watch the sunset and the city lights. On the return, we'll let the waxing moon light our way down. Children that can handle the steady, up-

ward trail are welcome. Bring water, snacks, flashlight, shoes with traction, and inclement weather clothing. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to15. For reservations, call before 9:00 p.m. and leave message. FEB 5/MON/E2A WALK THE TALK! Ldr: Geoff Smith 619-299-1741 Asst: Needed Meet at 6 p.m. at the Chapter Office and Bookstore for a short, 14-minute video about the Sierra Club, followed by a brisk 1-hour walk around the neighborhood. We'll get to know each other, and I'll describe some of the ways you can become involved in issue work in our chapter. We'll conclude our walk at a local coffee shop, then walk back to the office for a wrapup. Please RSVP to Geoffrey Smith, Conservation Coordinator. I look forward to meeting and working with you! FEB 7/WED/M10C WED IN MTNS Ldr: Paul Kahn 858-277-2695 Asst: Needed We'll leave 9 a.m. from the parking lot in Hellhole Canyon County Park near Valley Center, hike down into the canyon and up good, but steep, trails to a ridge with beautiful views. Good boots, lunch and water needed. Take I-15 to Via Rancho Pkwy, east 6 miles to Lake Wolford Rd then east 3.3 miles to Paradise Mtn Rd, then east about 1/2 mile to Kiavo Rd and north 1/2 mile to Reserve entrance. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels. FEB 10/SAT/S8D UPPER MYER VALLEY LOOP Ldr: Tom Hoffman 760-631-6111 Asst: COL Needed Beautiful trek through several spectacular canyons. Palm oasis, lush vegetation, spectacular rock formations, beautiful washes and canyons, numerous challenging dry waterfalls, rock and boulder scrambling. Challenging steep peak ascent. Bring 3-4 quarts of water, lunch, flashlight, and hiking boots. Fast-paced, 12 hiker limit. For reservations, call leader from 69 p.m. starting on Monday, February 5. Heavy rain cancels.

FEB 14/WED/M7C WED IN MTNS Ldr: Pat Gifford 858-453-4595 Asst: Al Hofstatter Docent led hike through a variety of ecosystems including the dramatic Temecula Gorge in Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve. Limited to12 people; $5 donation. Call leader for reservations and directions. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m. Rain cancels. FEB 15-19/THU-MON YOSEMITE XC SKI BUS TRIP See page 27 for details. FEB 17-19/SAT-MON/M6B JOSHUA TREE CAR CAMP Ldr: Carol Murdock 619-463-1279 Asst: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412 Day hike and explore the rockrimmed Indian Cove area to such sights as Rattlesnake Canyon, 49 Palms and Sneakeye Spring. Dry camp with reserved sites at $10/person for the weekend. Call leader for information and send SASE with $10 check made to leader for trip sheet to: 6250 Lk Apopka Pl, San Diego CA 92119. Any excess funds will be donated to Outings Section. FEB 18/SUN/E3B TORREY PINES DAYHIKE - FOY Ldr: Denise Falk 619-231-4975 Asst: Needed Enjoy a hike along Torrey Pines State Park. We'll walk up the hill, hike down the bluff, and beach walk back. Bring sturdy shoes, water, daypack, and shoes for the tide. All ages welcome. Call leader for sign-up and meeting location. Rain cancels. FEB 21/WED/M10B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412 Asst: Needed Lunch at summit of Stonewall Peak this week. We start from Milk Ranch Rd on Hwy 79. Park on dirt area 1 1/ 2 miles north of Paso Pichacho Campground at 9 a.m. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain or heavy snow cancels.

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FEB 23-25/FRI-SUN/V8E MT BALDY TO WRIGHTWOOD SKI TRAVERSE Ldr: Alvin Walter 858-586-1982 Asst: COL Needed Ambitious weekend of climbing and skiing on rarely skied slopes. We may be able to use the Baldy Hut for the evenings. We will carpool up to the trailhead Friday evening about 4 p.m. FEB 24/SAT/E5A TORREY PINES DAY HIKE - FOY Ldr: Stephanie Fantino sfantino@psy.ucsd.edu Asst: Edmund Fantino 858-755-1978 Torrey Pines morning hike for adults and children, seven years and older. We will explore several of the trails within the reserve. FEB 24-25/SAT-SUN/H12C HAUSER CANYON BACKPACK Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711 Asst: COL Needed Hauser Wilder ness Guide and 'Adoptee': Glenn TorbettStart early from Lake Morena and pack into remote Hauser Wilderness along rugged portions of heavily wooded Cottonwood Creek and remnants of the old San Diego water flume. Explore newly proposed Hauser Wilderness extension. Camp under the stars in a large field past the Marine Memorial. Return probably a shorter route, along the service road. Donation of $5 to wilderness expansion effort requested, but not required. Call leader for details and signup. FEB 24/SAT/S14D PINTO CANYON LOOP Ldr: Tom Hoffman 760-631-6111 Asst.: COL Needed An exploration of Pinto Canyon, adjacent to the U.S./Mexican border. Picturesque views, pictographs, narrow canyons, rock and boulder scrambling, challenging dry waterfalls, and lush palm oases, often with flowing water. Bring 3-4 quarts of water, lunch, flashlight, and hiking boots. Fast-paced, 12 hiker limit. For reservations, call leader between 6 and 9 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 19. Heavy rain cancels.

FEB 28/WED/E5A WED IN MTNS Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Needed A leisurely stroll in the Laguna Meadows and ponds. Meet 9 a.m. at the Information Station on Sunrise Hwy (S-1) See directions above. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. FEB 28/WED/M8B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Dale Laney 619-574-6838 Asst: Needed A loop hike on Sunset and Big Laguna trails in Laguna Mtns. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Information Station on Sunrise Hwy(S-1) 5 miles north of I-8. Bring rain gear and warm clothes. Adventure Pass or $5 per car required. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Snow cancels. MAR 2-5/FRI-MON/M5B VALLEY OF FIRE CARCAMP Ldr: Gwenda Humpherys 760-724-7698 Asst: Needed One of the most beautiful areas of the west, a "hidden natural wonder." See Sunset Fire Canyon, Silica Dome, Petroglyph Canyon, Elephant Rock and the White Domes. The area is located 55 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada. Group site is planned. Camp from Friday until Monday; join the group for all or part of the time. A $5.00 fee per car per day will be collected at the park. To reserve, send 2 SASE's and $10.00 check, payable to Sierra Singles, to leader at 1665 York Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Limited to15 people. MAR 3/SAT/E2A TRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCH Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building new trail (no experience needed, between the Pacific Crest Trail near Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. We will work on a hillside with views across the Warner Valley. Meet at the junction of Hwy S-2 (San Felipe) and S-22 (Montezuma Valley Road, Thomas Guide p 409 L9) at 9 a.m. Call Rob for details and REQUIRED signup.

MAR 3/SAT/M5A SAN SEBASTIAN MARSH Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 ksmith@adnc.com Asst: Carol Murdock Slow-paced trip near Salton Sea to BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern: year-round water, artifacts, pupfish, tiniest waterfall ever seen, history (Anza expeditions), Harper's Well, the Abominable Sandman. Sense of adventure required: this hike can be a muddy bushwhack. 4WD recommended. Call or e-mail for reservation; deadline 9 p.m., February 25. Limited to 16 adult hikers. MAR 4/SUN/E4A SAN CLEMENTE CANYON DAY HIKE - FOY Ldr: Denise Falk 619-231-4975 Asst: Needed We will hike and stop to enjoy flora and fauna of the stream area preserved between Clairemont and University City. Call leader for details and reservations. All ages welcome. MAR 10/SAT/E3A SUNSET CLIFFS (OCEAN BEACH) PARK BEACH WALK - FOY Ldr: Bob Muldrew 858-292-8405 Asst: Needed This late afternoon hike (before and after a very low tide) will start at Ladera Street and walk toward Point Loma (and back). There will be time for some tide pool exploration too. Contact leader for details and reservations. MAR 17/SAT/M5B CANYON SIN NOMBRE - FOY Ldr: Edmund Fantino efantino@ucsd.edu Asst: Stephanie Fantino 858-755-1978 Late morning hike, suitable for adults and children 8 and older, in a scenic canyon in the Anza-Borrego State Park. Bring a lunch and be prepared to enjoy fantastic desert scenery.

Outings continued on next page

OFFICE CLEANUP PARTY 1st Friday EVERY month Call Cheryl Reiff at 2991743 and offer to help!

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MAR 23-25/FRI-SUN BIG BEAR / LODGE WEEKEND Ldr: Laura Cramer 760-341-5448 Join us at the Sierra Club's Keller Ski Hut, located across the street from the Snow Valley ski area and adjacent to Green Valley cross-country ski area. The "hut" sleeps 25, and meals will be provided from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen. Leader is lodge host with information on local activities, but will not be leading organized outings. Note: Four-wheel drive vehicle or tire chains are required! Lodge fee is $5/person per night, plus $20 for each adult, $15 for each "teen," and $10 for kids (ages 10 and under) for meals. Send check made out to Sierra Club-FOY and SASE, names/ages of those under 18 to leader at: 74313 Chicory St. Palm Desert, CA 92260. APR 6-8/FRI-SUN/V8E SAN GORGONIO SNOW CAMP Ldr: Alvin Walter 858-586-1982 Asst: Ellen Feeney Strong inter mediate/advanced. Hike and ski with packs to the southernmost glacier cirques in the U.S. This is the premier southern California backcountry ski area. We will carpool up to the trailhead Friday evening about 4 p.m. APR 7-8/SAT-SUN/E4B AGUA CALIENTE CAR CAMP - FOY Ldr: Denise Falk 619-231-4975 Asst: Needed Moonlight in the flowering Anza Borrego desert. We may smell desert lavender on a warm breeze. We probably will see ocotillo and other cacti in bloom. Hot springs warm a children's pool and an adult hot tub. This is a central commissary trip: you bring kids, tent, sleeping bags. We arrange sites, food, large equipment. Price: $40 for a one-adult family; $46 for twoadult family. To reserve, send SASE, check made out to Sierra Club - FOY and names/ ages of children to leader at: 1827 Bancroft St., San Diego, CA. APR 28-29/SAT-SUN LEADER TRAINING (COL I) Save these dates if you want to lead outings. Details in March-April bulletins.

BUS TRIP REFUND POLICY

Our trip cost does not include a mark-up for refunds. Note that sickness or injury does not play a part in refunds (see "Trip Insurance" below). Full Refund: 1. W e cancel the trip; 2. The leader determines you shouldn't be on the trip; or 3. Y ou find your own r eplacement and they reimburse you. Partial refund: 1. W e find your r eplacement for you and keep only your deposit; or 2. W e can't replace you, but we get a refund (or are not charged) by our providers because of your absence. In this case, you get whatever we get back. No Refund: You cancel at the last minute and we can't replace you. (In this case, there is no avoided cost to us. The bus cost is the same, whether the seats are empty or full.) Trip Insurance: You may purchase trip insurance from any travel agent. They usually cover sickness, injury, family emer gencies, lost luggage, etc.

MEMORIAL DAY BUS TRIP 2001 MAY 25-28/Fri-Mon

Coordinator: Steve Rotchstein 619-461-2919 (not after 8:30 p.m.)

stever@cts.com
Enjoy four days of bus camping, something a little different this year. We will ride via Sundance Stage Lines to Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. Here we will stay in a group camp and explore via bus and day hikes. The area has several state parks very close and we'll be near Red Rock State Park. There will be several strenuous and hard hikes along with many easy hikes, something for everyone. As more information comes available, I will post and share it. Please be looking ahead to the end of May and plan on joining forty-six Sierra Club brothers and sisters for a fun, challenging adventure. The bus will depart San Diego at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 24, and return about 7 p.m. Monday, May 28. For more information, send one SASE to Steve Rotchstein, 1865 El Dora Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945. To reserve a space, send a $20 deposit (or payment in full of $135 if member, $145 if nonmember) with two SASEs. Make checks payable to the Sierra Club. Please include your evening phone number and Sierra Club membership number.

Office Wish List

New Year 2001 Office Wish List
Carrying Case for our Laptop (padded). Electric Hole Punch Monkey Wrench Vise Grips Non-toxic, Enviro-safe Paint (light color) Money! - We need $$$ to pay for environmental projects and for a new server for our computer network! Maintenance Person Cleaning Person Bookstore and Office Volunteers - we train you-no experience neededperfect for retirees, students, others w/free time who want to make a difference!

Reach our 15,000-plus strong membership and get on our web pages too by purchasing a display ad.
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FOURTH OF JULY BUS TRIP, YOSEMITE BACKPACKS JUNE 29-JULY 4 / FRI-WED

Coordinator: Marty Stevens 858-673-0891
For this extended holiday weekend, we are heading to the grandeur and beauty of Yosemite's rugged uplands. We have scheduled eight trips of varying difficulties. Trips 14 set out from Tioga Road and take the hiker through enchanted forests and verdant meadows with meandering streams dropping off into powerful, thundering waterfalls. Some trips are base camps, which enable groups to explore surrounding peaks and tributaries. Trips 58 are in the northern half of the park and take the hiker over nosebleed passes, through old-growth forests, and across lakelaced terrain. The access to these four trailheads is through Bridgeport. We will leave from San Diego about 6 p.m. Friday, return late Wednesday. Trip descriptions are below. Trips are tentative and subject to availability of permits. Leaders and assistants are needed. Stevens. Please contact Marty

For more information, send one SASE to Marty Stevens, P.O. Box 70077, San Diego, CA 92167, or email him at marty.stevens@mindspring.com. To reserve a space, send trip preferences and a $20 deposit (or payment in full of $150 if member, $160 if nonmember) with two SASEs. Make checks payable to the Sierra Club. Please include your evening phone number and Sierra Club membership number. When mailing payments, you may include your email address in lieu of two SASEs. To reserve or sign-up online, go to www.sierraclub.org/ chapters/sandiego/bookstore and follow the directions.

Trip 1: Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River/H10D Ldr: Starla Rivers, 858-673-0886 Assist: Needed This multi-day backpack has it all: exciting geology, a wild and scenic river with glorious waterfalls, a wide variety of flora and fauna, and just enough challenge to give our hardy troop a warm sense of accomplishment. Total distance is 31 miles. Trip 2: Valley Rim/E4C Ldr: TBD. This is a popular backpack from Porcupine Flat to a base camp on the wooded north rim of Yosemite Valley. Optional day hikes to Eagle Peak, North Dome, Indian Rock, Yosemite Point, and Yosemite Falls. This trip has scenic woodlands, unusual flora, and lofty promontories offering magnificent views of the valley. This area is also a popular grazing area for deer. Difficulties of day hikes range from E4B to S12D. Trip 3: Polly Dome Lakes/E3B Ldr: TBD. This is a short backpack to a base camp in the Polly Dome area. Optional day hikes to May Lake and Mount Hoffman (M6D), Glen Aulin (E4B), Waterwheel Falls (H13D), or Ten Lakes. This is a very picturesque trip with calendar-like views and plenty of variety: peaks, forests, lakes, meadows, streams, and waterfalls. Trip 4: Vogelsang/H12D Ldr: Lynn Nebus, 619-283-8781 Assist: Needed. The backpack in to our camp will be about eight miles. This is a base camp trip for those who enjoy day-long hikes to beautiful and scenic places (no camp potatoes). Possible campsite near Boothe Lake with one optional move for change of scenery. Visit viewful ridgetops and passes, alpine lakes, and a peak or two with favorable snow levels.

Trip 5: Horse Creek/V8E Ldr: Jim Crouch, 619-223-9084 Assist: Needed Backpack in from Twin Lakes to a base camp on Horse Creek. Explore the surrounding ridges and valleys, and make a third class climb of Whorl Mountain and Matterhorn Peak. All off-trail. Limited to eight people. Please contact the leader before signingup. Trip 6: Rancheria Creek - Matterhorn Canyon Loop/ S14D Ldr: TBD. This is a loop trip for the well conditioned who want to see a lot of country. The trail goes from Twin Lakes to Kerrick Meadow, over Seavey, Benson, Buro, and Mule Passes, and back to Twin Lakes. Very varied terrain from alpine slopes to deep canyons, old-growth forests, and lush meadows. The trail runs over snowfields, across several streams, and along the north shore of Benson Lake, the Riviera of northern Yosemite. Total distance is 48 miles. Trip 7: Twin Lakes to Virginia Lakes/H9D Ldr: Mike Fry. Assist: Needed. This is point-to-point backpack from Twin Lakes, across Mule and Burro Passes, down Matterhorn Canyon, up Virginia Canyon, and past Summit Lake into the Virginia Lakes area. The trail runs across a narrow isthmus between two lakes, over two snowfields and through primeval forests. The varied topography and diverse biomes make this trek a Hobbitlike adventure. Total distance is 35 miles. Trip 8: Virginia Lakes/M8C Ldr: TBD. Backpack in to a base camp in the lake-pocketed area of Virginia Lakes. Explore the surrounding lakes, peaks, and mountain passes on optional day hikes.

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XC SKI OUTINGS
MEETINGS: Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10(planning), Clairemont Community Room (4731 Clairemont Dr, on Lakehurst Lane, between Vons and Pick & Save, Clairemont Town Square). OUTINGS: CFR'chapter fund raiser, WSI=where the snow is. Jan 6,7,13,14,20, WSI - Craig Denson, 858-270-3828. Jan 21, TELEMARK CLASS - Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982. Jan 27, LEADER TRAINING - Mike Fry, 858-566-3851. Jan 28, BEGINNER CLASS - Craig Denson, 858-270-3828. Feb 3,4,10,11, WSI - Mark Vogt, 858-831-0067. Feb 15-19, YOSEMITE, bus trip - Chuck Hansen, 619224-3086, CFR. Feb 24-25, MT BALDY TO WRIGHTWOOD, snow camp Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982. Mar 3-11, METHOW VALLEY(WA), lodges & hut - Jackie Gray, 858-270-3828, CFR. Mar 18-21, PEAR LAKE, ski backpack to hut - Jim Crouch, 619-223-9084. Mar 29-Apr 1, TIOGA PASS WINTER RESORT, ski to lodge - Rhea Leptich, 858-277-8123, CFR. Apr 6-8, SAN GORGONIO, snow camp - Alvin Walter, 858586-1982. Apr 14,15, WSI - Mike Fry, 858-566-3851. Apr 20-23, SIERRA NEVADA SKI CAMP, WSI - Mike Fry, 858-566-3851. May 17-21, SHASTA & LASSEN, motel and/or snow camp - Craig Denson, 858-270-3828.

SKI SECTION CHAPTER FUNDRAISERS

For more information, look for the write-ups in the Hi Sierran, the Ski Section newsletter, or our web page: http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/sandiego/xcski.html. To get on our mailing list, contact Barbara Domurad, 10846 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA, 92126, tel. 858-271-0696, domurad@msn.com. FEB 15-FEB 19/THU-MON YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK XC SKI BUS TRIP BEGINNER TO ADVANCED Leaders: TBA Coordinator: Chuck Hansen 619-224-3086; CHASHANS@prodigy.net Spend Presidents Days in Yosemite. Price includes 4 nights lodging (3 nights at Yosemite Lodge) and bus transportation. The removal of cabins in Yosemite Valley has forced our use of more expensive and upgraded accommodations at Yosemite Lodge. Prices are $295 quadruple occupancy, $325 triple occupancy, and $380 double occupancy. Each room has 2 double beds, one rollaway bed can be added. Add $25 for non-Sierra Club members. Bus space is limited. Seating priority will be assigned as full payment is received. For reservations, please send $25 non-refundable deposit and 3 SASE (or email address) to Sierra Club, c/o Chuck Hansen, 4574 Adair Street, San Diego, CA 92107. For additional information send 1 SASE. Limited to 47. MAR 3-MAR 11/ WINTER WONDERLAND! NORTH CASCADES, METHOW VALLEY, WA Coordinator: Jackie Gray 858-270-3828 Leader: Craig Denson jackpots@cts.com The Methow Valley is one of the nation's premier X/C ski areas with a community trail linking three separate trail systems to equal over 200 km of groomed trails. Located on the eastern side of the ridge, the combination of dry snow and abundant sunshine make this valley a desirable destination for winter play. Join your local chapter for an awesome skiing experience. Cost: $615 includes: 8 nights lodging (6 in lodges and 2 in trail huts) transportation to/from airport at Wenatchee, and Sierra Club Outings Leaders for intermediate outings. Does not include airfare ($250 at last check), food, trail passes or transportation within the valley. Due to the hut-to-hut skiing planned mid-valley, this trip is open to intermediate skiers with a strong history of winter experience. Please let me know what your past experience has been (include Sierra Club trips and leaders where applicable). If enough interest, a no-hut option could be available for an additional cost. To reserve your space, send 2 SASEs (legal sized please or email address) with your phone number and a deposit of $100 (fully refundable until January 3, 2001) to: Jackie Gray, 4259 Feather Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117. If you'd just like information, send 1 SASE with your questions. MAR 29-APR 1/THU-SUN TIOGA PASS WINTER RESORT LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED Coordinator: Rhea Leptich 858-277-8123; rleptich@hotmail.com Join us for some the best cross-country skiing in an isolated area of Yosemites high country. Ski into a snowed in lodge equipped with heated cabins, showers, etc. The food is outstanding, lodge is cozy and the company is great! Cost is $400 per person. Includes 6 delicious meals and lodging. Trip is limited to 12. Send a non-refundable, $40 deposit with 2 SASE to Rhea Leptich, 4017 Mt. Blackburn Ave., San Diego, CA 92111-3818 or call for more info.

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CNRCC Desert Committee Outings

The CaliforniaNevada Regional Conservation Committee (CNRCC) Desert Committee's purpose is to work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the California/Nevada desert; support the same objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with governments and agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor educational and work trips; encourage and support others to work for the same objectives; maintain, share and publish information about the desert. Special physical conditioning is not necessary. The average car or high clearance vehicle will be adequate for most trips; however, many of the roads used are dirt and, as with all desert travel, you should come prepared. For a good guide to desert travel we recommend the Sierra Club book "Adventuring in the California Desert" by Lynn Foster. We want you to enjoy our study trips and work parties. They are designed to help you see the desert in a way you have not seen it before. We usually have a campfire in the evenings with lots of food (potluck) and camaraderie. For a complete listing of CNRCC Desert Committee trips, send a large SASE with 55 cents postage to Letty French, 14140 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Jan 13-15/Sat-Mon CNRCC Desert Com/ Kern-Kaweah/Santa Lucia Chaps Carrizo Plain Study Trip & Car Camp, SE San Luis Obispo County
Join us and naturalist to explore and photograph the proposed Caliente Mtn Wilderness area. Explore Soda Dry Lake and San Andreas fault zone. Trip will include: visitor center, Painted Rock (pictographs) and easy hike to Caliente Mtn (5,106 ft) if conditions allow. Star gazing with small telescopes, weather permitting. Dry camp with shared social hour, campfire, sing-a-long. Trip extended through Mon, if enough interest. Send large SASE, h&w phones, rideshare info to Ldr: Joe Fontaine, Box 307, Tehachapi, CA 93581, call 661-821-2055, email joe.fontaine@sierraclub.org. Asst: Cal French, call 805-239-7339, email ccfrench@tcsn.net.

Jan 27-28/Sat-Sun CNRCC Desert Com/Toiyabe Chap Lake Mead National Recreation Area Carcamp
Basecamp at Las Vegas Wash Campground within easy reach of Las Vegas and Boulder City. Plan on two day hikes. Sat. we'll visit Cleopatra Wash - a rugged wild canyon showing a volcano torn by crustal stretching. On Sun we'll brave the congestion of Hoover Dam to reach our trailhead to Fortification Hill in Arizona. High clearance vehicle or 4x4 drive needed. Plan on paying $5 park entrance fee and $10 campground fee. For information and reservation, send SASE to Ldrs: Howard and Ursula Booth, 1518 Sandra Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005. 702-293-7774.

We will also visit the Shoshone Museum where the Shoshone mammoth is now on display, China Ranch, and other points of interest in the Death Valley area. Bring your own food and plenty of water. For reservations contact Carol Wiley at 760245-8734 or cwiley@victor.cc.ca.us.

Mar 10-11/Sat-Sun CNRCC Desert Com/Loma Prieta Chap Saline Valley Wilderness Protection Work Party
Come help Death Valley National Park keep off-road vehicles out of the Saline Dunes. Help place 8-foot signs across old vehicle routes and/or distribute rocks across the routes. Bring work gloves and all camping equipment, food and water for two days. 2WD OK, high clearance vehicle preferable. Send SASE with name, address, phone #s to Ldr.: George Barnes, 960 Ilima Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2617, 650-4948895. No dogs.

Jan 20-21/Sat-Sun CNRCC Desert Com/ San Gorgonio Chap Corn Springs Car Camp
Weather should be pleasantly warm (can even be hot) during the day, cool at night. Pictographs, maybe wildflowers, day hike to old mine if wanted. Kick back, relax in the desert, and take some short hikes. Halfway between Indio and the Colorado River off of I-10. Car camp; water and toilets; BLM camping fee. Children of all ages welcome. Subject to relocation or cancellation due to weather. Contact Steve Bryant at shbryant@csupomona.edu (or 909-989-5145 only if you don't have email).

Feb 10/Sat CNRCC Desert Com/ San Gorgonio Chap Wonderland of Rocks Dayhike
A good introduction to Joshua Tree National Park. This hike has a couple of remarkably well-preserved pictograph sites and we'll pass by some of the most spectacular formations in the wonderland of rocks. Limiting this to the first fifteen callers but please don't call before the two weeks preceding the hike date. Bring food for about four hours worth of hiking and a quart plus of water. It can be cold in February here. Al and Ann Murdy 760-3662932.

Mar 16-19/Thur-Sun CNRCC Desert Com/SF Bay Chap Old Woman Mountains Service Carcamp
The CNRCC Wilderness Committee will again join with the S.F. Bay Chapter Wilderness Committee for a spring equinox trip to the Bay Chapter's adopted desert wilderness area, the Old Woman Mountains. Cost of FOOD - $12. For reservations, send check (made out to Sierra Club) and SASE (or phone # and e-mail address) to Ldr: Vicky Hoover, 85 2nd St, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 vicky.hoover@sierraclub.org.

Jan 27-28/Sat-Sun CNRCC Desert Com/ San Gorgonio Chap Joshua Tree National Park, Pinto Mountain Backpack
Pinto Basin lies just north of the Kaiser open-pit mine dump site at the southern end of JTNP. Easy backpack, cross country, in the low desert wilderness area to camp at foot of Pinto Mountain (2.5 miles). Carry all water. Sunday optional climb 2,500 feet to summit of Pinto Mtn. (3,983 feet)--strenuous, 2,500 foot elevation gain-panoramic view of wilderness area. Loop back to camp. Contact via e-mail or mail SASE to Ldr: BILL ENGS, Drawer 3248, Crestline CA 92325-3248, 909-338-1910, engs@juno.com.

Feb 17-19/Sat-Mon CNRCC Desert Com/ SAN DIEGO CHAPTER Anza Borrego Desert State Park Sampler
We will primitive carcamp in or immediately around the Park. Moderate X-country dayhiking, up to 9 miles/day. Bring all camping equipment, food and water for three days. Potluck dinner Sat. night. 2WD OK, high clearance vehicle preferable. Send SASE after January 1 with h & w phone to Ldr.: Nick Ervin , 4781 Mt. St. Helens Dr., San Diego, CA 92117. 858-5659582. Co-ldr. needed. No dogs.

Mar 17/Sat CNRCC Desert Com/ San Gorgonio Chap Contact Wash Dayhike
We tried this last year and everyone enjoyed, as did we. This will be a five-hour hike down a wash that is very steep but equally spectacular. Go to bed early the night before, get a good night's sleep, and drink a strong cup of coffee. Wear good boots and protective clothing. Two quarts of water and sufficient food. We are limiting this to 10 people who have a spirit for adventure. Please call no sooner than two weeks before the hike date. Ldrs: Al and Ann Murdy 760-366-2932.

Mar 3-4/Sat-Sun CNRCC Desert Com/ San Gorgonio Chap Amargosa River Carcamp and Hike
The Amargosa River is nominated for Wild and Scenic Rivers designation and is one of the few rivers in the Mojave Desert.

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The Foster Lodge is in dire need of additional funds to make numerous maintenance repairs. Our cabin rentals schedule and work party weekends are:

News from Foster Lodge

FOSTER LODGE HOLISTIC WEEKEND Fundraiser Event May 4-5-6.
Activities include music, yoga, nutrition, massage, angel walks, hikes acupunture, sprouting, and good food. For reservations call Bob Spahle, 619-224-8990.

Foster Lodge

To schedule an event at Foster Lodge: Events - Dianne Pietila 8582743100 FOSTER LODGE WORK PARTY WEEKENDS Small Cabin - Susasn Parrish 8585607502 It takes a lot of effort to keep the cabins in good shape. Don't miss Special Events - Bob Spahle 6192248990 out on the fresh air, good exercise, excellent food and camaraderie at Lodge Chair - Patrick Jones 8585657733 the work parties scheduled for: January 12-13-14; March 9-10-11; FEES (with membership card) May 11-12-13; and July 13-14-15. Call Dan Perkins now at 760-6342963 to sign up. Members Guests

FOSTER LODGE CLOSED WEEKENDS

Due to special reserved events, the Foster Lodge Cabins will be closed during the following weekends in the Year 2001: March 30-31, April 1; May 4-5-6; June 1-2-3, June 8-9-10; October 26-27-28; December 12-3.

Adults (612) Adults (612) Day use: $3 $2 $6 $4 Overnight: $5 $4 $10 $5 Family max: $14 $25

Volunteers of the Month

OCTOBER Jim Matlock - Outings Chairmanship increased interaction and communication with other chapter entities Wanda Jackson - Getting Singles reactivated as well as being a dedicated and longterm COL, new Singles Chair Richard Miller - New ExCom Board member, new Wildlife Committee member- defending the chapter's political process NOVEMBER John Wilks - Multifaceted education and participation in aspects of Chapter - Dedicated prep for ExCom service Debbie Westcott - Dedicated longterm service as Orientation refreshments chair and new service on Membership Committee Connie Garcia - Conservation and Border work

Sierra Singles
Single Adults
Wilderness Outdoor Social

Join the Sierra Club Photography Section

2nd Thursday each month at 7 p.m. Please call our hotline for activity & meeting details! 6192991744, mailbox #2070.

Activities
619299TREE
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles/

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the Laguna Mountains 12 miles north of I8 on Sunrise Highway, across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground. The lodge consists of two cabins. The small one is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club members and their guests (see fee schedule above). The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club groups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Please call the events scheduler for reservations if you are interested in renting the large cabin. The deposit per night is $100 for Sierra Club groups and $200 per night for non-club groups. This fee covers the first 20 people in your group. Both cabins are fully equipped and have everything except showers, bedding and food. Enjoy your weekend!

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ADVENTURE
WHALE WATCHING BY KAYAK with naturalist. No experience necessary. Sa Diegos widest selection of Kayaks & Accessories. Rentals, Instruction, Tours & Social Paddles. Special Discount for Club Members. Call Windsport 8584884642

CLASSIFIEDS
CLASSIFIED ADS RATES
A private party ad of 25 words or less cost $10 for Sierra Club members and $15 for nonmembers. Additional words cost $.50 each. Send ad and payment with your Sierra Club membership number to SIERRA CLUB CLASSIFIEDS, Jackie Main, 2360 Palomira Ct., Chula Business classifieds of 25 words Vista, CA 91915. or less cost $15 for members March/April 2001 deadline is and $20 for nonmembers plus February 1, 2001. $.50 for each additional word. ends available in 2001. Call Dianne Pietla today at 858-274-3100 to obtain information and reserve your event. WANTED: Freethinkers with a respect for science and nature, society and the environment, individuality and community, the rational and the spiritual. IS THIS YOU? If so, contact Andrew at amillard@ucsd.edu or 858457 2959. The Earth is Sacred; The Universe, Divine.

TRA VEL
SKI TOURS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: New book on crosscountry skiing in the local mountains. See www.ski.drydog.com. By club member Dan Anderson. NEW ZEALANDAUSTRALIA NIFTY OVER FIFTY TOURS. Walking, wildlife and garden for groups and individuals. PACIFIC PATHWAYS 6505952090. VILLAS IN TUSCANY, ITALY for rent. Close to historical sights and Florence. Reasonable. Car rentals, flights available. Good rates. Call Kathy Lamb at 6194683231 or Travel Connoisseur 6194621000, email: Klamb@originaltravel.com, Website: Originaltravel.com

FOR SALE
WONDROUS GIFTS! Sparkling geodes, crystals, amber fossils, tumblers, carvings and bookencds. Also gemstone eggs, spheres and boxesoutrageous jewelry, ancient Roman glass bottles, etc.! Webers Minerals 7604364350 AZURITE TO ZIRCON! Thousands of finest colorful mineral specimens! Fossil trilobites, ammonites, teeth, plants, seeds, dinosaur eggs, shells and more! Webers Minerals, 605 San dieguito, Encinitas. Ph. 7604364350 WEBERS MINERALS has eye popping unusual jewelry! Gems and ancient coins in gold and silver, genstone and pearl necklaces, amber. Also all unset gemstones. 40% off.! 7604364350

SERVICES
SKI TOURS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: New book on crosscountry skiing in the local mountains. See www.ski.drydog.com. By club member Dan Anderson. NATURAL FLOORS. Pure, all natural, chemical free wool carpet and pad. Cork, bamboo, linolleum, salv aged hardwood and other recycled/renewable floor coverings. Wade 7609457517. WHEN YOU NEED A REALTOR, use Marc Myers of Century 21 Award. I care about your best interests and our environment. Serving all of San Diego County. Call me tollfree 6192658886. References available. PIANO LESSONS. 6192805656. Kensington studio. Start your chld up with piano lessons this fall. Call early for best times. Safe, secure neighborhood. Experienced teacher with loads of kids. Call Richard May, Bachelor of music, USC. Music Teachers Association.

Book Reviews
By Natalie Coller, Sierra Club Bookstore
**AnzaBorrego A to Z: People Places, and Things Written by Diana Lindsay This interesting and useful book is an alphabetical listing of every canyon, mountain, spring and wash in AnzaBorrego Desert State Park, with its history and description in detail. Also listed are the many people who have been associated with the area over the centuries, many of whom lent their names to the various landmarks Though the book is described as a companion to Lindsays previous work, The AnzaBorrego Desert Region, it is worth owning on its own, for those interested in the history and topography of this fascinating area of Southern California. **Journey With a Baja Burro Written by Graham Mackintosh A wellwritten book of the authors thousand mile journey from Tecate to Lareto on foot, his burro, Mission, is his only traveling companion. The reader will find his story easy reading, a hardtoputdown adventure tale from a slightly different perspective. Mackintosh is also the author of Into a Desert Place, the record of his walk around the perimeter of Baja, California. Be sure to check out the bookstore selection of childrens books also. NOTE: These books are available at the San Diego Chapter Bookstore, located at the chapter office, 3820 Ray Street. The telephone number there is 6192991797.

RENTALS
ROOM FOR RENT in North Park. Non-Smoker. Female preferred. Shared bathroom with daughter. $425.00 plus utilities. Call Eric: 619-284-9399 FOSTER LODGE CABIN. Sierra Club Foster Lodge Cabin - Enjoy beautiful days and star-lit nights in the Laguna Mountains just 50 minutes east of San Diego. Rent the Foster Lodge Cabin for any event, including weddings, birthday celebrations, youth group parties, club parties, etc. Many week-

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Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter

Serving San Diego & Imperial Counties
3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 921043623 (east of 30th & south of University in North Park) Office hours: MondayFriday, 12-5
Email: san-diego.chapter@sierraclub.org Web Page: sandiego.sierraclub.org Recorded Info and Voicemail System: 6192991744 Adminstrative Office: 6192991743 Fax 6192991742 Cheryl ReiffOffice Manager/Volunteer Coordinator, admin@sierraclubsandiego.org Canyon Preservation: 6192849399 Eric BowlbyOrganizer, http://members.dencity.com/canyon Coalition/ Conservation Office: 6192991741 Geoffrey SmithConservation Coordinator, conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org Bookstore: 6192991797 (located at chapter office) Geoffrey SmithManager Bookstore Hours: See ads in this newsletter.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meets 3rd Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the chapter office.
Sharon Boskovich (02) 619-558-6967; email...sboskovi@sdccd.net Bonnie Gendron (01) 619-445-4067 email...surtsey@mailbox2.cts.com Wanda Jackson (02) 858-689-4039 email...sc9chair@aol.com Alex Landon (02) 619-232-6022; email...negall1018@aol.com, fax 619-232-6052 Richard Miller (02) 619-291-3061 email...lostyourmarblestoo@juno.com Allison Rolfe (01) 619-223-9218 email...arolfe@sw-center.org Ellen Shively (01) 619-479-3412 email...olenska@pacbell.net Devore Smith (01) 619-286-8905 email...devore@cts.com John Wilks (02) 619-671-8277

GROUPS

North County Group: David Butler 760-489-8842; email: davangie@sdcoe.k12.ca.us Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at RB Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Dr., Rancho Bernardo Coastal North Group: Robert Payne, 760-632-1961 Meets the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. at Aviara Oaks Elem. School auditorium, 6900 Ambrosia Lane, La Costa

COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time* Committee
Bicycle Section Neil Brooks 8584553979; Hotline 6193388420 1st Mon 6 p.m. Bookkeeper Kellie Lindros 6192991743 Bookstore Geoffrey Smith 6192991741; conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org 4thTues 4 p.m. Bus Trips Mike Fry 8585663851 No reg. mtgs. Conservation Chair Janet Anderson 8585870919 2nd Tues** Vice Chair Jeanne Davies 8584833431; janeta@inetworld.net Air Quality John Wilks 6196718227 (day) ** BorderConnie Garcia 6195434891; garcia_connie@hotmail.com Lori Saldaa 8584569035; lsaldana@netconnection.com Conservation Action Leader (CAL) John Hartley 6192998870 ** Conservation Action Network (CAN) Janice McKalsen 8582718058 & Diane Smith 8584880342 ** Conservation Outings Camille Armstrong 8585665676 ** Coastal Eric Bowlby 6192849399 & Joanne Pearson 8584597041 4th Wed 7 p.m. Energy Dan Perkins 7606342963 Forest & Wilderness Camille Armstrong 8585665676; 4camille@san.rr.com 1st Wed** Land Use Fred Lorenzen 6194245508 & Terry Weiner 6195430757 4th Mon** ParksNola Woods 6192841590 4th Wed 7 p.m.** Population Margaret Liles 7607499513 ** Recycling Wade Vernon 7609427517 wadev_99@yahoo.com ** Transportation Abby Ackroyd-Rafkin 8585090797; ackroydrafkin@aol.com ** Walk for the Enviroment Fern Siegel 6195833261 ** Water Ed Kimura 8585692025 ** Water Transfer Fred Cagle 6192970931 ** Wildlife Renee Owens 6196595871; renee@wildlife-tours.com 4th Thurs. 7 p.m .** Focus on Youth Laura Cramer 7603415448 & Denise Falk 6192314975 ** Foster Lodge Patrick Jones, chair 8585657733 1st Thurs**

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ContactPhoneEmail

Meeting Day/Time*

Large Cabin Events Reservations Dianne Pietila 8582743100 Small Cabin Info Susan Parrish 8585607502 Fundraising Bob McDowell 6192820664 ** Gay & Lesbian Sierrans Tom Markel 8584884651 or Kathryn Vernon at 6192848136 ** Hi Sierran Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 2nd Mon 6 p.m. Information Technology Lee Olsen 8582743392; leefolsenITC@hotmail.com ** Inner City Outings Robert Blakeslee 8587556243 or 3rd Thurs 7:30 p.m. Al Fein 8586797920 Legal Alex Landon 6192326022; fax 6192326052; negall1018@aol.com ** Membership Richard Miller 6192323061 4th Thurs 6:30 p.m.** Mountaineering Dennis Richards 6192979213; gohfrit@earthlink.net ** Nature Knowledge Workshop Lee Siegel 6195833261 Outings Jim Matlock 8587484634 ** Pacific Crest Trail Rob Langsdorf 6194591726 2nd Tues** Photography Neal Burstein 6195847172; nealburstein@aol.com 2nd Thurs** Program Mannie Kugler 6195853773 ** Political Lon Gillette 7609437035 ** Sierra Student Coalition NEEDED Singles 6192998733 recording or Wanda Jackson 8586894039 ** 20s & 30s Single Sierrans Voice Mailbox 6195446124 Ski Mike Fry 8585663851 ** Treasurer Fred Lorenzen 6194245508 Wilderness Basics (WBC) Skip Forsht 8582724495 email skipforsht@worldnet.att.net (North County Jeff Marchand 760728-8220; jeffmmarch@aol.com) **

Hi Sierran Staff
Editor Jackie Main fax 6192160066 or or email editor at jjmain@home.com (emergency calls only at ph. 619216-0006) Committee Chair Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 Advertising Representatives Ron Porter 6194790308 Gary Crawford 8586421826 Outings Editor Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 Activities Editor Marty Stevens 8586730891

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2001 CALENDARS
Visit our Bookstore at 3820 Ray Street in San Diego to see and purchase our beautiful calendars, or use the form below.

Sierra Club 2001 Engagement Calendar

This nature calendar shows stunning images of flora and fauna, from panorams to closeups, with a week-by-week format with 57 fullcolor photographs. Giftboxed for the holidays.

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