Jan 2001-2 San Diego Sierra

San Diego Chapter January/February 2001 HI SIERRAN

The Wilderness Basics CourseAn Ongoing Heritage of Education, Exploration and Preservation

By Skip Forsht

Do you lack the experience andknowledge to venture intothe wilderness? Do you wantto improve your current wildernessskills, explor e new areas and meetfellow hikers? Then do what severalthousand others have done over thepast forty years; let the dedicated,experienced, volunteer staf f of theWilderness Basics Course (WBC) helpyou achieve a better understanding

of how to enjoy and explore thewilderness.

The Wilderness Basics Coursebegan in 1957 and was originallycalled the Basic MountaineeringCourse. It was created by the SierraClub, in conjunction with the City ofSan Diego, in response to an alar m-ing number of citizens who becamelost, injured or killed in local wilder-ness areas. Its ongoing mission is toprovide people with the skills tosurvive, enjoy and preserve thewilderness. Since that early begin-ning, the WBC curriculum is now

offered across thecountry and its text-book, WildernessBasics is sold inter na-tionally.

This compr ehen-sive course consists oflectures, demonstra-tions, films and slideshows on such subjects

as selecting the proper equip-ment, food preparation, filteringwater, clothing, animal encoun-ters, map and compass use,physical conditioning and firstaid. The course also includesfive outings held every otherweekend to such places as AnzaBorrego Desert, JacumbaMountain, San Jacinto, and theMammoth mountain areas.Through the outings, studentslearn how to car camp, backpackand even to camp in the snowwhere they will have a choice oflearning either snow shoeing orcross country skiing.

The WBC is designed forboth experienced backpackersand beginners. Each studenthas a choice of approximatelytwenty different trips to choosefrom for each weekend outing.The trips are divided into catego-ries from the very easy to ex-tremely challenging, making sure

that all students areable to find trips thatmatch their physicalabilities. To helpstudents get in shapefor the outings, thereare conditioning dayhikes as well. WBCstudents are alsoeligible for discountson equipment pur-chased at several localsuppliers.

The WBC isoffered once a year to

both Sierra Club members and non-members alike at two locations; theScottish Rite Center in Mission Valleyand San Pasqual High School inEscondido. Classes are held everyTuesday night for 10 weeks, startingJan. 23rd, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.The cost of the course is $95 (cash orpersonal check). Because the classis limited to the first 300, studentsare encouraged to pre-register, bycalling 858-272-9229 for the MissionValley course or 760-728-8220 forthe Escondido course. Registration isalso available on the first night ofclass.

Come join us to learnabout exploring

and preserving ourwilderness areas.

Be a part of our ongoingheritage!

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Difficulty Mileage ElevationChange

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 requiresgoing 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descendup to 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.

Outings Chair: Jim Matlock 8587484634Outings Editor: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898(email [email protected])Master Calendar/COL Data Base/HS OutingsCoordinator: Jim McCleary 8582788737(email [email protected])

Grading SystemThe grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of theouting. The first part, a capital letter, refers to the diffi-culty of the trip; the second part, a number, states thenumber of miles that will be traveled on the longest day;and the last part, another capital letter, refers to the totalelevation gain or loss for the day.

Outing Leaders Contacts

Car Pool InformationFor environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly

recommends car pooling. However, for insurance reasons,COLs cannot arrange car pools, although members mayvoluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL andother trip participants may (or may not) be pr esent at anarranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaderscan assume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles.

Please of fer to help reimburse your driver. A sug-gested guideline is based on typical total operating expenses(not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents per mile; two pas-sengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 centsper mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls,entrance or parking fees should also be split among thepassengers. If you switch cars, you should still pay youroriginal driver the suggested round trip cost.

El Cajon Car Pool. Take I-8 to Second Street exit. Gosouth 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 JacksonDrive and turn left. At the next light, turn right toMurray Drive. From I-8 west, exit Jackson Drive and gostraight across the intersection. The Park & Ride is nextto the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in therestaurants half of the lot).

Mira Mesa Car Pool. From I-15, go west at Mira MesaBlvd. Take the first right into the Park & Ride lot.

Mission Valley Car Pool. Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Wayoff-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park onCamino del Este near Camino de la Reina. Meet near theSE corner of Camino del Este and Camino de la Reina.

North County Car Pool. Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkwayexit, go west toward orange-color ed plaza. The Park &Ride is behind McDonalds.

Rancho Bernardo Car Pool. Meet 200 yards east ofPomerado Road on Oaks North Drive. For hikes in thearea of Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains, leave RanchoBernardo 10 minutes earlier than from Mission Valley.

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JAN 3/WED/M9BWED IN MTNSLdr: Wanda Zack858-292-9136Asst: Needed

Meet 9 a.m. at West Mesa trailhead(second paved parking lot north ofPark HQ) on Hwy 79. A moderate hiketo Arrowmaker Ridge, rich inCuyamaca history. Carpools leaveMission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.Rain cancels.

JAN 5/FRI/H7CCORTE MADERA MTN.Ldr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: COL Needed

EXPLORATORY, moderately pacedhike to one of SD county's prime pan-oramic views, beautiful lake, canyon,oak studded meadows. Elevation1750'. Just meet 8 a.m. at El CajonPark & Ride listed in this publication.Limited to 25 EXPERIENCED hikers.

JAN 6-7/SAT-SUN/E4BAGUA CALIENTE CAR CAMP - FOYLdr: Denise Falk619-231-4975Asst: Needed

We'll watch the full moon rise (andset, if you're an early riser). We'll hikein the canyons and soak in the (kids')pool and (adults') jacuzzi.

Central commissary. F.O.Y. providessites, food, and equipment for cook-ing the food. Price: $40 for one-adultfamily, $46 for two-adult family. Toreserve, send SASE, check payable toSierra Club - FOY and names/ages ofchildren to leader at: 1827 BancroftSt., San Diego, CA 92102-1225.

JAN 6/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDINGSE PART OF WARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us in building new trail (no ex-perience needed), between the PacificCrest Trail near Barrel Springs and theCR&HT. We will work in various loca-tions removing brush and roots as webegin to build a new section of trail.Meet at the junction of Highway S-2(San Felipe) and S-22 (MontezumaValley Road) (Thomas Guide p 409 L9)at 9 a.m. Call Rob for details andREQUIRED sign-up.



JAN 6/SAT/H5CMC GINTY MTN.Ldr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Conditioning-paced hike, climbingone of the prettiest view smackin' hillsI know! Elevation gain of 1400'. Somepretty houses to see, too. Views ofTecate Peak to San Miguel Mtn. Bring2 quarts water, lunch, and lug-soledboots. Meet at El Cajon Park & Ride(location listed in this publication), at8 a.m. Limited to 25 experienced hik-ers.

JAN 6/SAT/S10DMYER VALLEY/VALLEY OF THEMOON LOOPLdr: Tom Hoffman760-631-6111Asst: COL Needed

Beautiful trek through Myer Valleyup several canyons to Valley of theMoon. Palm oasis, spectacular rockformations, illegal alien shrine, beau-tiful washes and canyons, numerouschallenging dry waterfalls, rock andboulder scrambling. Challenging,steep peak ascent. Bring 3-4 quartsof water, lunch, flashlight, and hikingboots. Fast paced, 12 hiker limit. Forreservations, call leader from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Jan.2. Heavy rain cancels.

JAN 7/SUN/H11CLOCAL WILD RIVERS EXPLOR-ATORYLdr: Cindy Buxton619-516-1711Asst: Kevin Woolworth

Remote, stunningly beautifulstreams and canyons, both part of theproposed Eagle Peak Wilderness. De-pending on conditions, see either up-per Cedar Creek to the Inaja border,or loop through lower Boulder Creekto 'the turtle pond' and portions of theEagle Peak Ridge. Must be a seasonedhiker with an adventurous attitude!Some bouldering and brushy hikingrequired. $5 donation to the wilder-ness expansion effort requested butnot required. Call leader for detailsand signup.

JAN 8/MON/E2AWALK THE TALK!Ldr: Geoff Smith619-299-1741Asst: Needed

Meet at 6 p.m. at the Chapter Officeand Bookstore for a short, 14-minutevideo about the Sierra Club, followedby a brisk 1-hour walk around theneighborhood. We'll get to know eachother, and I'll describe some of theways you can become involved in is-sue work in our chapter. We'll con-clude 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 for-ward to meeting and working with you!

JAN 10/WED/M8CWED IN MTNSLdr: Mac Downing760-438-8764Asst: Needed

Hike 1291' Fortuna Mtn in MissionTrails Regional Park. Grand views ofSantee, Lakeside, and more. Meet8:30 a.m. at corner of Colina Doradaand Calle de Vide in Tierrasanta. TakeI-15 North; exit East Clairemont MesaBlvd; continue to right turn on ColinaDorada. Carpools leave Mission Val-ley & El Cajon 8 a.m.

JAN 13/SAT/M5BDESERT DELIGHTS #1Ldr: Karen [email protected]: Ellen Feeney

Little hikes too good to miss! Visitplentiful water at Big Spring, stop atABDSP Visitor Center, experience bad-lands at The Bench, see glorious desertview from Bill Kenyon Trail. 2WD OK.Optional primitive camp Saturdaynight near Yaqui Well. Sign-up dead-line is 8 p.m., Sunday, January 7. Di-rections will be mailed. Group maxi-mum 12 persons, any age OK. Seealso January 14, February 3-4.

JAN 13/SAT/M6BIRON MOUNTAINLdr: Becky Graul619-255-9368Asst: Needed

Great views await ambitious hikerson top of Iron Mountain. Call leaderto make reservation and to receive de-tails. Rain cancels. Well-mannereddogs and owners welcome.

JAN 13/SAT/M6C

CUYAMACA PEAK DAY HIKE--FOYLdr: Edmund [email protected]: Stephanie Fantino858-755-1978

Climb to the top of the most re-nowned and prominent peak in SanDiego County. On a clear day, youcan see the ocean to the west and thedesert to the east. Bring a lunch toeat on the top. Children 8 and up, andadults who enjoy hiking with children,are welcome.

JAN 13/SAT/M14ALAKE HODGES MTN BIKE RIDELdr: Kevin [email protected]: Needed

Scenic mountain bike ride aroundLake Hodges, including dirt roads,single track trails and hills. Bringmountain bike, helmet, water andspare inner tubes. Meeting time 9 a.m.Call or e-mail leader for sign-up andmeeting location.

JAN 13/SAT/H5CBIG ROCK TRAILLdr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Brisk-paced hike up most scenicand challenging trail to Cowles Mtn.,1400' elev. gain. Meet at Santee's BigRock Park at 8 a.m. Take Rt. 52 toMission Gorge, left on Mesa Rd. all wayto Prospect. Bring 2 quarts water, lug-soled boots, lunch. Limit 25 hikers.

JAN 14/SUN/E3ADESERT DELIGHTS #2Ldr: Karen [email protected]: Ellen Feeney

Visit Kumeyaay village site and ex-plore Mescal Bajada (E1A), learn aboutgeology at Narrows Earth Trail (E1A),visit the Cactus Garden (E1A). 2WDOK. Optional primitive camp Saturdaynight near Yaqui Well. Sign-up dead-line 8 p.m. Sunday, January 7. Di-rections will be mailed. Group limitedto 12 persons, any age OK. See alsoJanuary 13, February 3-4.

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LAWSON & GASKILL PEAKSLdr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Brisk-paced hike up a pretty andinteresting peak with a cave to explore,then on for a bit of rock climbing nearGaskill Peak. Views of Lawson Valley,Barrett Lake, and Cleveland's Rock N'Roll museum. Gee-willikers, we'regonna have a good time! Bring boots,lunch, 2 quarts water, jacket? Raincancels. Open to 25 fit hikers. Justmeet 8 a.m. at the El Cajon Park &Ride, listed in this publication.

JAN 17/WED/M8BWED IN MTNSGARNET PEAKLdr: Robert [email protected]: Edmonda Bowen

Ascend Garnet Peak from the PCTconnector, then loop back to trail headover frosty fields and through crispforests. Two quarts water, foul-weather gear and lug-soled boots re-quired. Call or e-mail leader for details.

JAN 19/FRI/H8CMORENA BUTTELdr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: COL Needed

EXPLORATORY hike from LakeMorena campground to a photogenic,three-peaked plateau overlooking di-verse landscape of V-shaped canyons,rock-strewn ridges, and pastures.Limited to 25 experienced hikers, MainChapter. Simply meet 8 a.m. at the 7-11 at Lake Jennings Park Rd. exit offI-8 in East County.

JAN 20/SAT/H7CCORTE MADERA MTN.Ldr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: COL Needed

Moderately paced hike to one of SDCounty's prime panoramic views,beautiful lake, canyon, oak-studdedmeadows. Elevation 1750'. Just meetat 8 a.m., El Cajon Park & Ride listedin this publication. Limited to 25EXPERIENCED hikers.

JAN 20/SAT/V16E6582 "DAWN'S PEAK" DAY HIKELdr: Mark Brown619-980-6830Asst: Byron Cook

Join us for our 4th trip up this fabu-lous mountain (high point on theSanta Rosa Ridge between Rabbit and

Toro.) We'll go up a ridge we just loveand come down via Rock House Can-yon. All cross-country with some re-lentless elevation gain (5800' total).This is an advanced day hike and onlyopen to the hardiest. Call leader 7 to9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, January9-10 only.

JAN 21/SAT/INTTELEMARK CLASSLdr: Alvin Walter858-586-1982Asst. Ellen Feeney

For intermediate to advanced cross-country skiers. Improve your turningskills. Estimated cost $45 for lessonsand lift ticket. Car pool.

JAN 21/SUN/E5BTORREY PINES DAY HIKE - FOYLdr: Ana de Vedia858-573-0946Asst: Needed

Moderate hike up to the park anddown to the beach at low tide. Beauti-ful views and some tide pools to de-light children of all ages. Bring water,lunch, shoes with traction and inclem-ent weather clothing. Heavy rain can-cels. Limited to 15. For reservationscall before 9:00 p.m. and leave mes-sage.

JAN 21/SUN/H5COAKZANITA PEAKLdr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: Needed

My favorite hike in the county. Briskpace to really pretty Kodak moments.Elevation gain of 1200'. Bring 2 quartswater, lug-soled boots, and lunch.Rain cancels. Simply meet 8 a.m. atthe 7-11 at Lake Jennings Park Rd.exit off of I-8 in East County, or 8:30at trailhead, mile marker 3.1 on Hwy79. Let's have dinner at a great Ital-ian restaurant afterwards! Open to 25hikers.

JAN 22/MON/M8CDOMELANDS /YUHA DESERTLdr: Gail Hanna858-272-5141Asst: Wit Martinowicz858-558-8327

Join the Monday hiking group for afascinating scramble in SW ImperialCounty. Explore slot canyons, drywaterfalls, arches, windcaves and dis-cover ancient fossilized sea creatures.

Our carpool leaves early from MissionValley. Please call either leader.

JAN 24/WED/M10BWED IN MTNSLdr: Edmonda Bowen858-277-5593Asst: Needed

We'll hike ancient Indian trails andsee many morteros in Cuyamaca StatePark. Meet at West Mesa trailhead offHwy 79 for this 6-hour hike. Carpoolsleave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon8:15. Rain cancels.

JAN 27/SAT/E2AX-C SKI LEADER TRAININGLdr: Mike [email protected]. Craig Denson858-270-3828

Training for ski outing leaders, butall winter travelers are welcome. Top-ics: beginner ski instruction, ava-lanche danger and rescue, equipmentrepair, and leading ski outings. We willgo the best snow in Southern Cali-fornia. Call or e-mail Leader.

JAN 27/SAT/E1ATRAIL BUILDINGON MATAGUAY SCOUT RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us to construct more new trails(no experience needed). We will beworking on a trail in an oak-filled can-yon. Exact work location will dependupon the size of the crew. Meet behindthe Mataguay Conference Center. CallRob for details and REQUIRED sign-up.

JAN 27-28/SAT-SUN/M7CFASCINATING WEEKEND IN THEDOMELANDSLdr: Wanda [email protected]: Tom McLoughlin

Fabulous weekend exploring natu-ral treasures of both past and present.Backpack will include intriguing dayhike through sheer-walled canyonsfilled with abundant marine fossils, anevening astronomy presentation (atthe time of the new moon), and anearly morning tracking class. DougHansen will be conducting the pro-grams. For required reservations andweekend itinerary, contact leader byphone or e-mail.



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Or call 415-977-5639 ore-mail [email protected].

JAN 27/SAT/H12ASAN CLEMENTE & ROSE CYN MTNBIKE RIDELdr: Kevin [email protected]: Needed

San Clemente Canyon and RoseCanyon Mtn Bike ride. Varied terrainfrom single track to dirt road, to sometechnical. Bring mountain bike, hel-met, water and spare inner tubes.Meeting time 9:00 a.m. Call or e-mailleader for sign-up and meeting loca-tion.

JAN 27/SAT/S7DPINYON MOUNTAIN LOOPLdr: Tom Hoffman760-631-6111Asst: COL Needed

Rigorous mountain climb up fromNolina Wash. Beautiful washes andcanyons with dry waterfalls, rock andboulder scrambling. Challenging,steep 700-foot climb up a nearly con-tinuous rock chute with very long,steep hillside ascents and descents.Abundant Pinyon Pines and spectacu-lar panoramic summit view. Bring 3-4 quarts of water, lunch, flashlight,and hiking boots. Fast-paced, 12hiker limit. For reservations, callleader from 69 p.m. starting Monday,Jan. 22. Heavy rain cancels.

JAN 27-28/SAT-SUN/V14ESANTA ROSA MTN. BENCHMARKODYSSEYLdr: Terry Flood760-729-8221Asst: Dennis Richards

Strenuous backpack out ofCoachella Valley into remote and dif-ficult terrain via Barton Canyon togain the main Santa Rosa ridgelineand bag Ruth, Zosel, Crab, Alice andDawn benchmarks. This hike wouldbe for experienced climbers in excel-lent physical condition looking for along, tough workout in this ruggedbut incredibly gorgeous desert terrain.Please call leader 7-9 p.m. with previ-ous experience for more info.

JAN 28/SUN/E3ABEGINNER SKI LESSONSLdr: Craig [email protected]: Nelson Copp, et al.

Would you like to learn to cross-country ski? This is your opportunity!Many leaders will offer expertise andundivided attention to help you un-derstand the basics of XC skiing. In-

struction is geared for rank beginners,alpine skiers coming over from thedark side or rusty granola munchersneeding a brush-up. Call or e-mailleader for details.

JAN 28/SUN/M4ABLOSSOM VALLEY HIKE ANDSUPER BOWL PARTYLdr: Paul [email protected]: Becky Graul

Hike through one of SD's most pic-turesque communities meeting newfriends then relax and have fun:Suberbowl /TV, board games, countthe hawks on the boulders above thejacuzzi (bring suit) and ping pong,basketball. Meet 1 p.m. at 9991 Pos-sum Creek Lane in Blossom Valley(Thomas Bros. 1232 G2) or e-mail fordirections. Bring something specialto eat for five, BYO beverages. Meetat 1 p.m. with hiking shoes. SierraClub fund raiser donation of $5,please.

JAN 28/SUN/H11CDOMELANDSLdr: Kevin Woolworth858-874-3644Asst: COL Needed

Adventurous, semi-exploratory hikethrough a desert region which exposesits geologic past. We'll encounter wind-shaped formations, marine fossils,oyster beds, steep narrow canyons,anticlines, declines and more. Be pre-pared to scramble over steep, loose,rocky slopes and hike up and downsteep canyons. Bring 3-4 quarts wa-ter, 10 essentials and boots. Call tosign up starting Monday, Jan 16.

JAN 31/WED/E5AWED IN MTNSLdr: Lois Day619-290-1747Asst: Needed

Stroll on urban paths in ScrippsRanch woods. For directions seeabove.

JAN 31/WED/M7BWED IN MTNSLdr: Al Hofstatter858-271-1242Asst: Needed

A loop hike through the canyons andforests of Scripps Ranch. Meet at HoytPark at 9 a.m. From I-15 takePomerado/Miramar Rd. exit and goeast on Pomerado Rd. Left on ScrippsRanch Blvd. (second stop light). Righton Aviary Dr. (second Stop sign). Lefton Canyon Lake Dr. and park herenext to Hoyt Park. Thomas 1209: H5.Car pools leave Mission Valley 8:15a.m., El Cajon 8 a.m.

FEB 3/SAT/E4ADESERT DELIGHTS #3Ldr: Karen [email protected]: Ellen Feeney

See pictographs, morteros, andspectacular view on slow hike inSmuggler's Canyon (E3A), then visitRainbow Canyon (E1A), a miniaturebotanical garden amid colorful rocks.2WD OK. Optional primitive campSaturday night in Blair Valley. Sign-up deadline 8 p.m. Sunday, January28. Directions will be mailed. Groupmax 12 persons, any age OK. See alsoFebruary 4.

FEB 3-4/SAT-SUN/E2BDESERT CAR CAMP - FOYLdr: Laura Cramer760-341-5448

We will either be along the ColoradoRiver (near Yuma,) or at a less-fre-quented site in Anza Borrego. Reser-vations are pending. Exact location onmessage machine by January 1st.Cost: $35 for 1-adult families, $40 for


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2 adults or for 3 or more children.Trip fees include Saturday dinner andcampfire snack, all beverages, Sundaybreakfast and a craft activity. Centralcommissary. To reserve, send checkmade out to Sierra Club-FOY, namesand ages of those under 18, and SASEto the leader at 74313 Chicory St.,Palm Desert, CA 92260.

FEB 3/SAT/H8CMORENA BUTTELdr: Paul Gardner619-390-1914Asst: COL Needed

EXPLORATORY hike from LakeMorena campground to a photogenic,three-peaked plateau overlooking di-verse landscape of V-shaped canyons,rock-strewn ridges, and pastures.Limited to 25 experienced hikers. Sim-ply meet 8 a.m. at the 7-11 at LakeJennings Park Rd. exit off I-8 in EastCounty.

FEB 3/SAT/V10EINDIAN HEADLdr: Kevin Woolworth858-874-3644Asst: Bryan O'Leary

Adventurous cross-country hikefilled with terrific views of the desert.Very steep ascent and descent overrocks and boulders. Part of the hikewill be through a palm tree-studdedcanyon with a year round flowingstream. Sturdy, experienced and pre-pared desert hikers only. Call startingMonday, January 22 to sign up.

FEB 4/SUN/M4BDESERT DELIGHTS #4Ldr: Karen [email protected]: Ellen Feeney

Slow pace takes us on rocky deserttrails to Moonlight Canyon (E2A) andtwo groves of native palms (M2A). 2WDOK. Parking fee. Optional primitivecamp Saturday night in Blair Valley.Sign-up deadline 8 p.m. Sunday,January 28. Directions will be mailed.Group maximum 12 persons, any ageOK. See also February 3.

FEB 4/SUN/M3CCOWLES MTN SUNSET HIKE - FOYLdr: Ana de Vedia858-573-0946Asst: Needed

Moderate hike up our local moun-tain to watch the sunset and the citylights. On the return, we'll let the wax-ing moon light our way down. Chil-dren 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. Forreservations, call before 9:00 p.m. andleave message.

FEB 5/MON/E2AWALK THE TALK!Ldr: Geoff Smith619-299-1741Asst: Needed

Meet at 6 p.m. at the Chapter Officeand Bookstore for a short, 14-minutevideo about the Sierra Club, followedby a brisk 1-hour walk around theneighborhood. We'll get to know eachother, and I'll describe some of theways you can become involved in is-sue work in our chapter. We'll con-clude 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 for-ward to meeting and working with you!

FEB 7/WED/M10CWED IN MTNSLdr: Paul Kahn858-277-2695Asst: Needed

We'll leave 9 a.m. from the parkinglot in Hellhole Canyon County Parknear Valley Center, hike down into thecanyon and up good, but steep, trailsto a ridge with beautiful views. Goodboots, lunch and water needed. TakeI-15 to Via Rancho Pkwy, east 6 milesto Lake Wolford Rd then east 3.3 milesto Paradise Mtn Rd, then east about1/2 mile to Kiavo Rd and north 1/2mile to Reserve entrance. Carpoolsleave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon8:15. Rain cancels.

FEB 10/SAT/S8DUPPER MYER VALLEY LOOPLdr: Tom Hoffman760-631-6111Asst: COL Needed

Beautiful trek through several spec-tacular canyons. Palm oasis, lushvegetation, spectacular rock forma-tions, beautiful washes and canyons,numerous challenging dry waterfalls,rock and boulder scrambling. Chal-lenging steep peak ascent. Bring 3-4quarts of water, lunch, flashlight, andhiking boots. Fast-paced, 12 hikerlimit. For reservations, call leader from69 p.m. starting on Monday, Febru-ary 5. Heavy rain cancels.

FEB 14/WED/M7CWED IN MTNSLdr: Pat Gifford858-453-4595Asst: Al Hofstatter

Docent led hike through a variety ofecosystems including the dramaticTemecula Gorge in Santa MargaritaEcological Reserve. Limited to12people; $5 donation. Call leader forreservations and directions. Carpoolsleave Mission Valley 8 a.m. Rain can-cels.

FEB 15-19/THU-MONYOSEMITE XC SKI BUS TRIP

See page 27 for details.

FEB 17-19/SAT-MON/M6BJOSHUA TREE CAR CAMPLdr: Carol Murdock619-463-1279Asst: Ellen Shively619-479-3412

Day hike and explore the rock-rimmed Indian Cove area to suchsights as Rattlesnake Canyon, 49Palms and Sneakeye Spring. Dry campwith reserved sites at $10/person forthe weekend. Call leader for informa-tion and send SASE with $10 checkmade to leader for trip sheet to: 6250Lk Apopka Pl, San Diego CA 92119.Any excess funds will be donated toOutings Section.

FEB 18/SUN/E3BTORREY PINES DAYHIKE - FOYLdr: Denise Falk619-231-4975Asst: Needed

Enjoy a hike along Torrey PinesState Park. We'll walk up the hill, hikedown the bluff, and beach walk back.Bring sturdy shoes, water, daypack,and shoes for the tide. All ages wel-come. Call leader for sign-up andmeeting location. Rain cancels.

FEB 21/WED/M10BWED IN MTNSLdr: Ellen Shively619-479-3412Asst: Needed

Lunch at summit of Stonewall Peakthis week. We start from Milk RanchRd on Hwy 79. Park on dirt area 1 1/2 miles north of Paso Pichacho Camp-ground at 9 a.m. Carpools leave Mis-sion Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rainor heavy snow cancels.


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FEB 23-25/FRI-SUN/V8EMT BALDY TO WRIGHTWOODSKI TRAVERSELdr: Alvin Walter858-586-1982Asst: COL Needed

Ambitious weekend of climbing andskiing on rarely skied slopes. We maybe able to use the Baldy Hut for theevenings. We will carpool up to thetrailhead Friday evening about 4 p.m.

FEB 24/SAT/E5ATORREY PINES DAY HIKE - FOYLdr: Stephanie [email protected]: Edmund Fantino858-755-1978

Torrey Pines morning hike for adultsand children, seven years and older.We will explore several of the trailswithin the reserve.

FEB 24-25/SAT-SUN/H12CHAUSER CANYON BACKPACKLdr: Cindy Buxton619-516-1711Asst: COL Needed

Hauser Wilderness Guide and'Adoptee': Glenn TorbettStart earlyfrom Lake Morena and pack into re-mote Hauser Wilderness along ruggedportions of heavily wooded Cotton-wood Creek and remnants of the oldSan Diego water flume. Explore newlyproposed Hauser Wilderness exten-sion. Camp under the stars in a largefield past the Marine Memorial. Re-turn probably a shorter route, alongthe service road. Donation of $5 towilderness expansion effort requested,but not required. Call leader for de-tails and signup.

FEB 24/SAT/S14DPINTO CANYON LOOPLdr: Tom Hoffman760-631-6111Asst.: COL Needed

An exploration of Pinto Canyon, ad-jacent to the U.S./Mexican border.Picturesque views, pictographs, nar-row canyons, rock and boulder scram-bling, challenging dry waterfalls, andlush palm oases, often with flowingwater. Bring 3-4 quarts of water,lunch, flashlight, and hiking boots.Fast-paced, 12 hiker limit. For reser-vations, call leader between 6 and 9p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 19.Heavy rain cancels.

FEB 28/WED/E5AWED IN MTNSLdr: Lois Day619-280-1747Asst: Needed

A leisurely stroll in the LagunaMeadows and ponds. Meet 9 a.m. atthe Information Station on SunriseHwy (S-1) See directions above.Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m.,El Cajon 8:15.

FEB 28/WED/M8BWED IN MTNSLdr: Dale Laney619-574-6838Asst: Needed

A loop hike on Sunset and Big La-guna trails in Laguna Mtns. Meet at9 a.m. at the Information Station onSunrise 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/M5BVALLEY OF FIRE CARCAMPLdr: Gwenda Humpherys760-724-7698Asst: Needed

One of the most beautiful areas ofthe west, a "hidden natural wonder."See Sunset Fire Canyon, Silica Dome,Petroglyph Canyon, Elephant Rockand the White Domes. The area is lo-cated 55 miles north of Las Vegas,Nevada. Group site is planned. Campfrom Friday until Monday; join thegroup for all or part of the time. A$5.00 fee per car per day will be col-lected at the park. To reserve, send 2SASE's and $10.00 check, payable toSierra Singles, to leader at 1665 YorkDrive, Vista, CA 92084. Limited to15people.

MAR 3/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDINGSE PART OF WARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us in building new trail (no ex-perience needed, between the PacificCrest Trail near Barrel Springs and theCR&HT. We will work on a hillside withviews across the Warner Valley. Meetat the junction of Hwy S-2 (San Felipe)and S-22 (Montezuma Valley Road,Thomas Guide p 409 L9) at 9 a.m. CallRob for details and REQUIRED sign-up.

MAR 3/SAT/M5ASAN SEBASTIAN MARSHLdr: Karen [email protected]: Carol Murdock

Slow-paced trip near Salton Sea toBLM Area of Critical EnvironmentalConcern: year-round water, artifacts,pupfish, tiniest waterfall ever seen,history (Anza expeditions), Harper'sWell, the Abominable Sandman.Sense of adventure required: this hikecan be a muddy bushwhack. 4WDrecommended. Call or e-mail for res-ervation; deadline 9 p.m., February 25.Limited to 16 adult hikers.

MAR 4/SUN/E4ASAN CLEMENTE CANYON DAY HIKE- FOYLdr: Denise Falk619-231-4975Asst: Needed

We will hike and stop to enjoy floraand fauna of the stream area pre-served between Clairemont and Uni-versity City. Call leader for details andreservations. All ages welcome.

MAR 10/SAT/E3ASUNSET CLIFFS (OCEAN BEACH)PARKBEACH WALK - FOYLdr: Bob Muldrew858-292-8405Asst: Needed

This late afternoon hike (before andafter a very low tide) will start at LaderaStreet and walk toward Point Loma(and back). There will be time for sometide pool exploration too. Contactleader for details and reservations.

MAR 17/SAT/M5BCANYON SIN NOMBRE - FOYLdr: Edmund [email protected]: Stephanie Fantino858-755-1978

Late morning hike, suitable foradults and children 8 and older, in ascenic canyon in the Anza-BorregoState Park. Bring a lunch and be pre-pared to enjoy fantastic desert scen-ery.

OFFICE CLEANUPPARTY

1st FridayEVERY month

Call Cheryl Reiffat 2991743 and offer to help!


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MAR 23-25/FRI-SUNBIG BEAR / LODGE WEEKENDLdr: Laura Cramer760-341-5448

Join us at the Sierra Club's KellerSki Hut, located across the street fromthe Snow Valley ski area and adjacentto Green Valley cross-country ski area.The "hut" sleeps 25, and meals will beprovided from Friday dinner to Sun-day breakfast in the fully equippedkitchen. Leader is lodge host with in-formation on local activities, but willnot be leading organized outings. Note:Four-wheel drive vehicle or tire chainsare required!

Lodge fee is $5/person per night,plus $20 for each adult, $15 for each"teen," and $10 for kids (ages 10 andunder) for meals. Send check madeout to Sierra Club-FOY and SASE,names/ages of those under 18 toleader at: 74313 Chicory St. PalmDesert, CA 92260.

APR 6-8/FRI-SUN/V8ESAN GORGONIO SNOW CAMPLdr: Alvin Walter858-586-1982Asst: Ellen Feeney

Strong intermediate/advanced.Hike and ski with packs to the south-ernmost glacier cirques in the U.S.This is the premier southern Califor-nia backcountry ski area. We willcarpool up to the trailhead Fridayevening about 4 p.m.

APR 7-8/SAT-SUN/E4BAGUA CALIENTE CAR CAMP - FOYLdr: Denise Falk619-231-4975Asst: Needed

Moonlight in the flowering AnzaBorrego desert. We may smell desertlavender on a warm breeze. We prob-ably will see ocotillo and other cacti inbloom. Hot springs warm a children'spool and an adult hot tub. This is acentral commissary trip: you bringkids, tent, sleeping bags. We arrangesites, food, large equipment. Price: $40for a one-adult family; $46 for two-adult family.

To reserve, send SASE, check madeout to Sierra Club - FOY and names/ages of children to leader at: 1827Bancroft St., San Diego, CA.

APR 28-29/SAT-SUNLEADER TRAINING (COL I)

Save these dates if you want to leadoutings. Details in March-April bul-letins.

MEMORIAL DAYBUS TRIP 2001

MAY 25-28/Fri-MonCoordinator: Steve Rotchstein

619-461-2919 (not after 8:30 p.m.)[email protected]

Enjoy four days of bus camping,something a little different this year.We will ride via Sundance Stage Linesto Coconino National Forest nearSedona, Arizona. Here we will stayin a group camp and explore via busand day hikes. The area has severalstate parks very close and we'll benear Red Rock State Park. There willbe several strenuous and hard hikesalong with many easy hikes, some-thing for everyone. As more infor-mation comes available, I will postand share it.

Please be looking ahead to the endof May and plan on joining forty-sixSierra Club brothers and sisters fora fun, challenging adventure. Thebus will depart San Diego at 6 p.m.,Thursday, May 24, and return about7 p.m. Monday, May 28.

For more information, send oneSASE to Steve Rotchstein, 1865 ElDora Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.

To reserve a space, send a $20 de-posit (or payment in full of $135 ifmember, $145 if nonmember) withtwo SASEs. Make checks payable tothe Sierra Club. Please include yourevening phone number and SierraClub membership number.

Office Wish ListNew 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 newserver for our computer network!

Maintenance Person Cleaning Person Bookstore and Office Volunteers - we

train you-no experience needed-perfect for retirees, students, othersw/free time who want to make adifference!

BUS TRIP REFUND POLICYOur trip cost does not include a

mark-up for refunds. Note thatsickness or injury does not play apart in refunds (see "Trip Insurance"below).

Full Refund:1. We cancel the trip;2. The leader determines you

shouldn't be on the trip; or3. You find your own replacement

and they reimburse you.

Partial refund:1. We find your replacement for you

and keep only your deposit; or2. We can't replace you, but we get a

refund (or are not charged) by ourproviders because of your ab-sence. In this case, you getwhatever we get back.

No Refund:You cancel at the last minute andwe can't replace you. (In thiscase, there is no avoided cost tous. The bus cost is the same,whether the seats are empty orfull.)

Trip Insurance:You may purchase trip insurancefrom any travel agent. Theyusually cover sickness, injury,family emergencies, lost luggage,etc.

Call (619) 299-1743 or(619) 216-0006. NOW!

Reach our 15,000-plusstrong membership and geton our web pages too bypurchasing a display ad.


For this extended holiday weekend, we are heading tothe grandeur and beauty of Yosemite's rugged uplands.We have scheduled eight trips of varying difficulties. Trips14 set out from Tioga Road and take the hiker throughenchanted forests and verdant meadows with meanderingstreams dropping off into powerful, thundering waterfalls.Some trips are base camps, which enable groups to ex-plore surrounding peaks and tributaries. Trips 58 are inthe northern half of the park and take the hiker over nose-bleed passes, through old-growth forests, and across lake-laced terrain. The access to these four trailheads is throughBridgeport.

We will leave from San Diego about 6 p.m. Friday, re-turn late Wednesday. Trip descriptions are below. Tripsare tentative and subject to availability of permits. Lead-

Trip 5: Horse Creek/V8ELdr: Jim Crouch, 619-223-9084Assist: Needed

Backpack in from Twin Lakes to a base camp on HorseCreek. Explore the surrounding ridges and valleys, andmake a third class climb of Whorl Mountain andMatterhorn Peak. All off-trail. Limited to eight people.Please contact the leader before signingup.

Trip 6: Rancheria Creek - Matterhorn Canyon Loop/S14DLdr: TBD.

This is a loop trip for the well conditioned who want tosee a lot of country. The trail goes from Twin Lakes toKerrick Meadow, over Seavey, Benson, Buro, and MulePasses, and back to Twin Lakes. Very varied terrain fromalpine slopes to deep canyons, old-growth forests, and lushmeadows. The trail runs over snowfields, across severalstreams, and along the north shore of Benson Lake, theRiviera of northern Yosemite. Total distance is 48 miles.

Trip 7: Twin Lakes to Virginia Lakes/H9DLdr: Mike Fry.Assist: Needed.

This is point-to-point backpack from Twin Lakes, acrossMule and Burro Passes, down Matterhorn Canyon, up Vir-ginia Canyon, and past Summit Lake into the VirginiaLakes area. The trail runs across a narrow isthmus be-tween two lakes, over two snowfields and through prime-val forests. The varied topography and diverse biomesmake this trek a Hobbitlike adventure. Total distance is35 miles.

Trip 8: Virginia Lakes/M8CLdr: TBD.

Backpack in to a base camp in the lake-pocketed area ofVirginia Lakes. Explore the surrounding lakes, peaks, andmountain passes on optional day hikes.

Trip 1: Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River/H10DLdr: Starla Rivers, 858-673-0886Assist: Needed

This multi-day backpack has it all: exciting geology, awild and scenic river with glorious waterfalls, a wide vari-ety of flora and fauna, and just enough challenge to giveour hardy troop a warm sense of accomplishment. Totaldistance is 31 miles.

Trip 2: Valley Rim/E4CLdr: TBD.

This is a popular backpack from Porcupine Flat to a basecamp on the wooded north rim of Yosemite Valley. Op-tional day hikes to Eagle Peak, North Dome, Indian Rock,Yosemite Point, and Yosemite Falls. This trip has scenicwoodlands, unusual flora, and lofty promontories offeringmagnificent views of the valley. This area is also a popu-lar grazing area for deer. Difficulties of day hikes rangefrom E4B to S12D.

Trip 3: Polly Dome Lakes/E3BLdr: TBD.

This is a short backpack to a base camp in the PollyDome area. Optional day hikes to May Lake and MountHoffman (M6D), Glen Aulin (E4B), Waterwheel Falls (H13D),or Ten Lakes. This is a very picturesque trip with calen-dar-like views and plenty of variety: peaks, forests, lakes,meadows, streams, and waterfalls.

Trip 4: Vogelsang/H12DLdr: Lynn Nebus, 619-283-8781Assist: Needed.

The backpack in to our camp will be about eight miles.This is a base camp trip for those who enjoy day-long hikesto beautiful and scenic places (no camp potatoes). Pos-sible campsite near Boothe Lake with one optional movefor change of scenery. Visit viewful ridgetops and passes,alpine lakes, and a peak or two with favorable snow levels.

ers and assistants are needed. Please contact MartyStevens.

For more information, send one SASE to Marty Stevens,P.O. Box 70077, San Diego, CA 92167, or email him [email protected]. To reserve a space, sendtrip 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 includeyour evening phone number and Sierra Club membershipnumber. When mailing payments, you may include youremail address in lieu of two SASEs.

To reserve or sign-up online, go to www.sierraclub.org/chapters/sandiego/bookstore and follow the directions.

FOURTH OF JULY BUS TRIP, YOSEMITE BACKPACKSJUNE 29-JULY 4 / FRI-WED

Coordinator: Marty Stevens 858-673-0891


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, 619-224-3086, CFR.Feb 24-25, MT BALDY TO WRIGHTWOOD, snow camp -Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982.

Mar 3-11, METHOW VALLEY(WA), lodges & hut - JackieGray, 858-270-3828, CFR.

XC SKI OUTINGSXC SKI OUTINGSXC SKI OUTINGSXC SKI OUTINGSXC SKI OUTINGS

FEB 15-FEB 19/THU-MONYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK XC SKI BUS TRIPBEGINNER TO ADVANCEDLeaders: TBACoordinator: Chuck Hansen 619-224-3086;[email protected]

Spend Presidents Days in Yosemite. Price in-cludes 4 nights lodging (3 nights at Yosemite Lodge) andbus transportation. The removal of cabins in YosemiteValley has forced our use of more expensive and upgradedaccommodations at Yosemite Lodge.

Prices are $295 quadruple occupancy, $325 tripleoccupancy, and $380 double occupancy. Each room has2 double beds, one rollaway bed can be added. Add $25for non-Sierra Club members.

Bus space is limited. Seating priority will be as-signed as full payment is received. For reservations, pleasesend $25 non-refundable deposit and 3 SASE (or emailaddress) to Sierra Club, c/o Chuck Hansen, 4574 AdairStreet, San Diego, CA 92107. For additional informationsend 1 SASE. Limited to 47.

MAR 3-MAR 11/WINTER WONDERLAND!NORTH CASCADES, METHOW VALLEY, WACoordinator: Jackie Gray 858-270-3828Leader: Craig Denson [email protected]

The Methow Valley is one of the nation's premierX/C ski areas with a community trail linking three sepa-rate trail systems to equal over 200 km of groomed trails.Located on the eastern side of the ridge, the combinationof dry snow and abundant sunshine make this valley adesirable destination for winter play. Join your local chap-ter for an awesome skiing experience.

Cost: $615 includes: 8 nights lodging (6 in lodges

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, 858-586-1982.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.

MEETINGS: Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10(planning), Clairemont Community Room (4731Clairemont Dr, on Lakehurst Lane, between Vons and Pick & Save, Clairemont Town Square).

OUTINGS: CFR'chapter fund raiser, WSI=where the snow is.

SKI SECTION CHAPTER FUNDRAISERSSKI SECTION CHAPTER FUNDRAISERSSKI SECTION CHAPTER FUNDRAISERSSKI SECTION CHAPTER FUNDRAISERSSKI SECTION CHAPTER FUNDRAISERSFor 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, contactBarbara Domurad, 10846 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA, 92126, tel. 858-271-0696, [email protected].

and 2 in trail huts) transportation to/from airport atWenatchee, and Sierra Club Outings Leaders for interme-diate 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 his-tory of winter experience. Please let me know what yourpast experience has been (include Sierra Club trips andleaders where applicable). If enough interest, a no-hutoption could be available for an additional cost.

To reserve your space, send 2 SASEs (legal sizedplease or email address) with your phone number and adeposit of $100 (fully refundable until January 3, 2001)to: Jackie Gray, 4259 Feather Avenue, San Diego, CA92117. If you'd just like information, send 1 SASE withyour questions.

MAR 29-APR 1/THU-SUNTIOGA PASS WINTER RESORTLEVEL: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCEDCoordinator: Rhea Leptich 858-277-8123;[email protected]

Join us for some the best cross-country skiing inan isolated area of Yosemites high country. Ski into asnowed in lodge equipped with heated cabins, showers,etc. The food is outstanding, lodge is cozy and the com-pany is great! Cost is $400 per person. Includes 6 deli-cious meals and lodging. Trip is limited to 12. Send anon-refundable, $40 deposit with 2 SASE to Rhea Leptich,4017 Mt. Blackburn Ave., San Diego, CA 92111-3818 orcall for more info.


CNRCC Desert Committee OutingsThe 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 desertareas 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, shareand publish information about the desert. Special physical conditioning is not necessary. The average car or highclearance vehicle will be adequate for most trips; however, many of the roads used are dirt and, as with all deserttravel, you should come prepared. For a good guide to desert travel we recommend the Sierra Club book "Adventuringin the California Desert" by Lynn Foster. We want you to enjoy our study trips and work parties. They are designedto help you see the desert in a way you have not seen it before. We usually have a campfire in the evenings with lotsof food (potluck) and camaraderie. For a complete listing of CNRCC Desert Committee trips, send a large SASE with55 cents postage to Letty French, 14140 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Jan 13-15/Sat-MonCNRCC Desert Com/Kern-Kaweah/Santa Lucia ChapsCarrizo Plain Study Trip & CarCamp, SE San Luis Obispo County

Join us and naturalist to explore andphotograph the proposed Caliente MtnWilderness area. Explore Soda Dry Lakeand San Andreas fault zone. Trip will in-clude: visitor center, Painted Rock (picto-graphs) and easy hike to Caliente Mtn(5,106 ft) if conditions allow. Star gazingwith small telescopes, weather permitting.Dry camp with shared social hour, camp-fire, sing-a-long. Trip extended throughMon, if enough interest. Send large SASE,h&w phones, rideshare info to Ldr: JoeFontaine, Box 307, Tehachapi, CA 93581,call 661-821-2055, [email protected]. Asst: CalFrench, call 805-239-7339, [email protected].

Jan 20-21/Sat-SunCNRCC Desert Com/San Gorgonio ChapCorn Springs Car Camp

Weather should be pleasantly warm (caneven be hot) during the day, cool at night.Pictographs, maybe wildflowers, day hiketo old mine if wanted. Kick back, relax inthe desert, and take some short hikes.Halfway between Indio and the ColoradoRiver off of I-10. Car camp; water and toi-lets; BLM camping fee. Children of all ageswelcome. Subject to relocation or cancel-lation due to weather. Contact SteveBryant at [email protected] (or909-989-5145 only if you don't have e-mail).

Jan 27-28/Sat-SunCNRCC Desert Com/San Gorgonio ChapJoshua Tree National Park, PintoMountain Backpack

Pinto Basin lies just north of the Kaiseropen-pit mine dump site at the southernend of JTNP. Easy backpack, cross coun-try, in the low desert wilderness area tocamp at foot of Pinto Mountain (2.5 miles).Carry all water. Sunday optional climb2,500 feet to summit of Pinto Mtn. (3,983feet)--strenuous, 2,500 foot elevation gain--panoramic view of wilderness area. Loopback to camp. Contact via e-mail or mailSASE to Ldr: BILL ENGS, Drawer 3248,Crestline CA 92325-3248, 909-338-1910,[email protected].

Jan 27-28/Sat-SunCNRCC Desert Com/Toiyabe ChapLake Mead National RecreationArea Carcamp

Basecamp at Las Vegas Wash Camp-ground within easy reach of Las Vegas andBoulder City. Plan on two day hikes. Sat.we'll visit Cleopatra Wash - a rugged wildcanyon showing a volcano torn by crustalstretching. On Sun we'll brave the con-gestion of Hoover Dam to reach ourtrailhead 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 andreservation, send SASE to Ldrs: Howardand Ursula Booth, 1518 Sandra Dr., Boul-der City, NV 89005. 702-293-7774.

Feb 10/SatCNRCC Desert Com/San Gorgonio ChapWonderland of Rocks Dayhike

A good introduction to Joshua Tree Na-tional Park. This hike has a couple of re-markably well-preserved pictograph sitesand we'll pass by some of the most spec-tacular formations in the wonderland ofrocks. Limiting this to the first fifteen call-ers but please don't call before the twoweeks preceding the hike date. Bring foodfor about four hours worth of hiking and aquart plus of water. It can be cold in Feb-ruary here. Al and Ann Murdy 760-366-2932.

Feb 17-19/Sat-MonCNRCC Desert Com/SAN DIEGO CHAPTERAnza Borrego Desert State ParkSampler

We will primitive carcamp in or immedi-ately around the Park. Moderate X-coun-try dayhiking, up to 9 miles/day. Bring allcamping equipment, food and water forthree days. Potluck dinner Sat. night.2WD OK, high clearance vehicle preferable.Send SASE after January 1 with h & wphone to Ldr.: Nick Ervin , 4781 Mt. St.Helens Dr., San Diego, CA 92117. 858-565-9582. Co-ldr. needed. No dogs.

Mar 3-4/Sat-SunCNRCC Desert Com/San Gorgonio ChapAmargosa River Carcamp and Hike

The Amargosa River is nominated forWild and Scenic Rivers designation and isone of the few rivers in the Mojave Desert.

We will also visit the Shoshone Museumwhere the Shoshone mammoth is now ondisplay, China Ranch, and other points ofinterest in the Death Valley area. Bringyour own food and plenty of water. Forreservations contact Carol Wiley at 760-245-8734 or [email protected].

Mar 10-11/Sat-SunCNRCC Desert Com/Loma PrietaChapSaline Valley Wilderness ProtectionWork Party

Come help Death Valley National Parkkeep off-road vehicles out of the SalineDunes. Help place 8-foot signs across oldvehicle routes and/or distribute rocksacross the routes. Bring work gloves andall camping equipment, food and water fortwo days. 2WD OK, high clearance vehiclepreferable. Send SASE with name, address,phone #s to Ldr.: George Barnes, 960 IlimaWay, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2617, 650-494-8895. No dogs.

Mar 16-19/Thur-SunCNRCC Desert Com/SF Bay ChapOld Woman Mountains ServiceCarcamp

The CNRCC Wilderness Committee willagain join with the S.F. Bay Chapter Wil-derness Committee for a spring equinoxtrip to the Bay Chapter's adopted desertwilderness area, the Old Woman Moun-tains. Cost of FOOD - $12. For reserva-tions, 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 [email protected].

Mar 17/SatCNRCC Desert Com/San Gorgonio ChapContact Wash Dayhike

We tried this last year and everyone en-joyed, as did we. This will be a five-hourhike down a wash that is very steep butequally spectacular. Go to bed early thenight before, get a good night's sleep, anddrink a strong cup of coffee. Wear goodboots and protective clothing. Two quartsof water and sufficient food. We are limit-ing this to 10 people who have a spirit foradventure. Please call no sooner than twoweeks before the hike date. Ldrs: Al andAnn Murdy 760-366-2932.


The Foster Lodge is in dire need of additional fundsto make numerous maintenance repairs. Our cabinrentals schedule and work party weekends are:

FOSTER LODGE HOLISTICWEEKEND

Day use: $3 $2 $6 $4Overnight: $5 $4 $10 $5Family max: $14 $25

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is inthe Laguna Mountains 12 miles north ofI8 on Sunrise Highway, across fromMt. 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 Clubmembers and their guests (see feeschedule above).

The large cabin is for use by SierraClub groups as well as guest groupswith a club sponsor.

Please call the events scheduler forreservations if you are interested inrenting the large cabin.

The deposit per night is $100 forSierra Club groups and $200 per nightfor non-club groups. This fee coversthe first 20 people in your group.

Both cabins are fully equipped andhave everything except showers,bedding and food. Enjoy your week-end!

Members Guests Adults (612) Adults (612)

FEES (with membership card)

To schedule an event at Foster Lodge:Events - Dianne Pietila 8582743100Small Cabin - Susasn Parrish 8585607502Special Events - Bob Spahle 6192248990Lodge Chair - Patrick Jones 8585657733

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Section2nd Thursday each monthat 7 p.m. Please call ourhotline for activity &meeting details!6192991744,mailbox #2070.

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OCTOBER Jim Matlock - Outings Chairmanship -

increased interaction and communica-tion with other chapter entities

Wanda Jackson - Getting Singlesreactivated as well as being a dedi-cated and longterm COL, new SinglesChair

Richard Miller - New ExCom Boardmember, new Wildlife Committeemember- defending the chapter'spolitical process

NOVEMBER John Wilks - Multifaceted education

and participation in aspects ofChapter - Dedicated prep for ExComservice

Debbie Westcott - Dedicated longtermservice as Orientation refreshmentschair and new service on MembershipCommittee

Connie Garcia - Conservation andBorder work

Volunteers of the Month

Fundraiser EventMay 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 WORK PARTY WEEKENDSIt takes a lot of effort to keep the cabins in good shape. Don't miss

out on the fresh air, good exercise, excellent food and camaraderie atthe work parties scheduled for: January 12-13-14; March 9-10-11;May 11-12-13; and July 13-14-15. Call Dan Perkins now at 760-634-2963 to sign up.

FOSTER LODGE CLOSED WEEKENDSDue 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 1-2-3.


ADVENTUREWHALE WATCHING BY KAYAKwith naturalist. No experience nec-essary. Sa Diegos widest selectionof Kayaks & Accessories. Rentals,Instruction, Tours & Social Paddles.Special Discount for Club Members.Call Windsport 8584884642

FOR SALEWONDROUS GIFTS! Sparklinggeodes, crystals, amber fossils, tum-blers, carvings and bookencds. Alsogemstone eggs, spheres andboxesoutrageous jewelry, ancientRoman glass bottles, etc.! WebersMinerals 7604364350

AZURITE TO ZIRCON! Thou-sands of finest colorful mineralspecimens! Fossil trilobites, ammo-nites, teeth, plants, seeds, dinosaureggs, shells and more! Webers Min-erals, 605 San dieguito, Encinitas.Ph. 7604364350

WEBERS MINERALS has eyepopping unusual jewelry! Gemsand ancient coins in gold and silver,genstone and pearl necklaces, am-ber. Also all unset gemstones. 40%off.! 7604364350

RENTALSROOM FOR RENT in NorthPark. Non-Smoker. Female pre-ferred. Shared bathroom withdaughter. $425.00 plus utilities.Call Eric: 619-284-9399

FOSTER LODGE CABIN. SierraClub Foster Lodge Cabin - Enjoybeautiful days and star-lit nightsin the Laguna Mountains just 50minutes east of San Diego. Rentthe Foster Lodge Cabin for anyevent, including weddings, birth-day celebrations, youth group par-ties, club parties, etc. Many week-

CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIED ADS RATES

A private party ad of 25 wordsor less cost $10 for Sierra Clubmembers and $15 for nonmem-bers. Additional words cost $.50each.

Business classifieds of 25 wordsor less cost $15 for membersand $20 for nonmembers plus$.50 for each additional word.

Send ad and payment withyour Sierra Club membershipnumber to SIERRA CLUBCLASSIFIEDS, Jackie Main,2360 Palomira Ct., ChulaVista, CA 91915.

March/April 2001 deadline isFebruary 1, 2001.

ends available in 2001. Call DiannePietla today at 858-274-3100 to ob-tain information and reserve yourevent.

SERVICESSKI TOURS IN SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA: New book on cross-country skiing in the local moun-tains. See www.ski.drydog.com. Byclub member Dan Anderson.

NATURAL FLOORS. Pure, allnatural, chemical free wool carpetand pad. Cork, bamboo, linolleum,salv aged hardwood and other re-cycled/renewable floor coverings.Wade 7609457517.

WHEN YOU NEED A REALTOR,use Marc Myers of Century 21Award. I care about your best inter-ests and our environment. Servingall of San Diego County. Call metollfree 6192658886. Referencesavailable.

PIANO LESSONS. 6192805656.Kensington studio. Start your chldup with piano lessons this fall. Callearly for best times. Safe, secureneighborhood. Experienced teacherwith loads of kids. Call RichardMay, Bachelor of music, USC. Mu-sic Teachers Association.

WANTED: Freethinkers with a re-spect for science and nature, soci-ety and the environment, individu-ality and community, the rationaland the spiritual. IS THIS YOU? Ifso, contact Andrew [email protected] or 8584572959. The Earth is Sacred; The Uni-verse, Divine.

TRAVELSKI TOURS IN SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA: New book on cross-country skiing in the local moun-tains. See www.ski.drydog.com. Byclub member Dan Anderson.

NEW ZEALANDAUSTRALIANIFTY OVER FIFTY TOURS.Walking, wildlife and garden forgroups and individuals. PACIFICPATHWAYS 6505952090.

VILLAS IN TUSCANY, ITALY forrent. Close to historical sights andFlorence. Reasonable. Car rentals,flights available. Good rates. CallKathy Lamb at 6194683231 orTravel Connoisseur 6194621000,email: [email protected],Website: Originaltravel.com

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We prefer copy to be on a zip disk or in Word, textor ASCII (MAC or PC) and art work in a tiff or eps formatby the first of the month prior to publication or to be sentas E-MAIL attachment to editor: [email protected](include a copy of your text, name and daytime phonenumber in the body of the e-mail message; same if yousnail mail.) Or MAIL photos, disk or copy to: Hi SierranEditor, Jackie Main, 2360 Palomira Ct., Chula Vista, CA91915. Material cannot be returned unless a stamped,self-addressed envelope is provided. If you do not havea computer, FAX to 619216-0066 or mail to aboveaddress.

LETTERS to Editor Policy: Letters under 200words. Editor reserves the right to trim or revise forreasons of clarity, space or libel. See paragraph aboveto submit.

ADVERTISING Policy: All changes must be inwriting. Hi Sierran reserves the right to reject anyadvertising that it deems not in keeping with the policiesor standards of the Sierra Club. Hi Sierran assumes noliability for errors in key numbers, or if it becomes neces-sary to omit an advertisement.

Book ReviewsBy Natalie Coller,Sierra Club Bookstore

**AnzaBorrego A to Z: People Places, and ThingsWritten by Diana Lindsay

This interesting and useful book is an alphabeticallisting of every canyon, mountain, spring and wash inAnzaBorrego Desert State Park, with its history anddescription in detail. Also listed are the many people whohave 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 toLindsays previous work, The AnzaBorrego DesertRegion, it is worth owning on its own, for those interestedin the history and topography of this fascinating area ofSouthern California.

**Journey With a Baja BurroWritten by Graham Mackintosh

A wellwritten book of the authors thousand milejourney from Tecate to Lareto on foot, his burro, Mission,is his only traveling companion. The reader will find hisstory easy reading, a hardtoputdown adventure talefrom a slightly different perspective.

Mackintosh is also the author of Into a DesertPlace, the record of his walk around the perimeter ofBaja, California.

Be sure to check out the bookstore selection ofchildrens books also.

NOTE: These books are available at the San DiegoChapter Bookstore, located at the chapter office, 3820 RayStreet. The telephone number there is 6192991797.


Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter

Bicycle Section Neil Brooks 8584553979; Hotline 6193388420 1st Mon 6 p.m.

Bookkeeper Kellie Lindros 6192991743Bookstore Geoffrey Smith 6192991741;

[email protected] 4thTues 4 p.m.Bus Trips Mike Fry 8585663851 No reg. mtgs.Conservation Chair Janet Anderson 8585870919 2nd Tues**

Vice Chair Jeanne Davies 8584833431; [email protected] Quality John Wilks 6196718227 (day) **

BorderConnie Garcia 6195434891; [email protected] Saldaa 8584569035; [email protected]

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 7606342963Forest & Wilderness Camille Armstrong 8585665676;

[email protected] 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 [email protected] **Transportation Abby Ackroyd-Rafkin 8585090797;

[email protected] **Walk for the Enviroment Fern Siegel 6195833261 **Water Ed Kimura 8585692025 **Water Transfer Fred Cagle 6192970931 **Wildlife Renee Owens 6196595871; [email protected]

4th Thurs. 7 p.m .**Focus on Youth Laura Cramer 7603415448 & Denise Falk 6192314975

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Foster Lodge Patrick Jones, chair 8585657733 1st Thurs**

COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 921043623 (east of 30th & south of University in North Park) Office hours: MondayFriday, 12-5 Email: [email protected] Web Page: sandiego.sierraclub.org

Serving San Diego & Imperial Counties

Editor Jackie Main fax 6192160066 or or email editor at [email protected] (emergency calls only at ph. 619216-0006)

Committee Chair Pauline Jimenez 6196609898Advertising Representatives Ron Porter 6194790308

Gary Crawford 8586421826Outings Editor Pauline Jimenez 6196609898Activities Editor Marty Stevens 8586730891

Recorded Info and Voicemail System: 6192991744 Adminstrative Office: 6192991743 Fax 6192991742Cheryl ReiffOffice Manager/Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]

Canyon Preservation: 6192849399 Eric BowlbyOrganizer, http://members.dencity.com/canyon Coalition/Conservation Office: 6192991741 Geoffrey SmithConservation Coordinator, [email protected]

Bookstore: 6192991797 (located at chapter office) Geoffrey SmithManager Bookstore Hours: See ads in this newsletter.

GROUPSNorth County Group: David Butler 760-489-8842; email: [email protected] Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at RB Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Dr., Rancho BernardoCoastal 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

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time*Large Cabin Events Reservations Dianne Pietila 8582743100

Small Cabin Info Susan Parrish 8585607502Fundraising 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;

[email protected] **Inner City Outings Robert Blakeslee 8587556243 or 3rd Thurs 7:30 p.m.

Al Fein 8586797920Legal Alex Landon 6192326022; fax 6192326052; [email protected] **Membership Richard Miller 6192323061 4th Thurs 6:30 p.m.**Mountaineering Dennis Richards 6192979213; [email protected] **Nature Knowledge Workshop Lee Siegel 6195833261Outings Jim Matlock 8587484634 **Pacific Crest Trail Rob Langsdorf 6194591726 2nd Tues**Photography Neal Burstein 6195847172; [email protected]

2nd Thurs**Program Mannie Kugler 6195853773 **Political Lon Gillette 7609437035 **Sierra Student Coalition NEEDEDSingles 6192998733 recording or Wanda Jackson 8586894039 **20s & 30s Single Sierrans Voice Mailbox 6195446124Ski Mike Fry 8585663851 **Treasurer Fred Lorenzen 6194245508Wilderness Basics (WBC) Skip Forsht 8582724495 [email protected] (North County Jeff Marchand 760728-8220;

[email protected]) **

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time*

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMeets 3rd Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the chapter office.

Sharon Boskovich (02) 619-558-6967; [email protected] Gendron (01) 619-445-4067 [email protected] Jackson (02) 858-689-4039 [email protected] Landon (02) 619-232-6022; [email protected], fax 619-232-6052Richard Miller (02) 619-291-3061 [email protected] Rolfe (01) 619-223-9218 [email protected] Shively (01) 619-479-3412 [email protected] Smith (01) 619-286-8905 [email protected] Wilks (02) 619-671-8277

**means to call first

Hi Sierran Staff


Price Qty TotalAfoot and Afield in San Diego County,by Jerry Schad $ 16.95Chapter T-Shirt (S, M, L, XL) $ 10.95Chapter Polo Shirt (M, L, XL) $ 13.95Cloth tote bag with Sierra Club logo $ 6.002001 Wilderness Calendar $ 11.952001 Engagement Calendar $ 12.95

SubtotalLess: 10% members, 20% COLs & chairs < >

Total after discount

Shipping: $3.50 for one item; 7.75% tax $4.50 for 2 - 9 items. Shipping

Total Enclosed__Visa __Mastercard, Expiration Date _______Card # __________________________________________________Signature ________________________________________________Name__________________________ Address__________________City_________________________ St_____ ZIP_______________Phone (____) ____ - _________Mail form with card info or check payable to Sierra Club Bookstore to Sierra Club Bookstore, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104

Sierra Club Bookstore Order FormTry our new dark green Sierra Club Chapter Tshirts and Polo

shirts featuring original chest and back art; Jerry Schads popularguide book; and 2001 Calendars.

Shop Online!www.sierraclub.org/chapters/sandiego/bookstore

2001 CALENDARSVisit 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 CalendarThis nature calendar shows stunning images of flora and fauna,

from panorams to closeups, with a week-by-week format with 57fullcolor photographs. Giftboxed for the holidays.

Stylish green polo and tee-shirts now available at

the Sierra Club Bookstore. Tee-shirt has artwork

on back, and both shirts have front left chest logo

-- all original art-work by Valley Center elemen-

tary 4th grade class. Use the mail-order coupon,

or visit the Sierra Club Bookstore.

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Shop for Books and Bus Trips On-line!www .sierraclub.org/chapters/sandiego/BOOKSTORE

Bookstore hours are MF, noon to 6 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call before coming down.

(619) 2991797

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