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The S ie r ra C lub F os te r Lodge is in theLaguna Mo unta ins 12 m i . nor th o f I8 onSunr ise H ighway , ac ross f r om M t . Laguna/E lP rado ca m pground . The lodge cons is ts o ftwo cab ins . The sm al l one is ope n f rom 10a.m.. Sat . to 2 p.m. S un. for S ier ra Clubm embers and the i r gues ts ( see fee sch edu leabove) . Th e la rge cab in is fo r use by S ie r ra

C lub g roups as we l l as gues t g roups w i th ac lub spon sor. P lease ca l l the e ventsschedu le r fo r r eserva tions i f you a rein te res ted in ren t ing the la rge cab in . Thedepos i t per n igh t i s $100 fo r S ie r ra C lubgroups and $2 00 per n igh t fo r no n-c lubgroups . Th is fee co vers the f i r s t 20 peop le inyour g roup . B o th ca b ins a re fu l l y equ ippedand have eve ry thing except showers ,bedd ing and food . En joy your weekend!

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Foster Lodge

Holistic Weekend

May 1214The Foster Lodge Committee has created a safe space for you to

explore new possibilities, relax, have fun, meet new friends and share lotsof hugs.

The terms allopathic and holistic are used a lot these days. Allo-pathic refers to a practitioners use of medications and/or surgery to affecta cure of symptoms. Holistic refers to a focus on the human being andhuman experience for body, mind, spirit and emotions.

Holistic practitioners use various techniques to support empower-ment and self-exploration. Both systems can compliment one another.

We have invited a cross section of different holistic perspectives togive you information and experience.

ENJOY THE JOURNEY at the Foster Lodge Holistic Weekend May 12,13 and 14. This is a perfect event for those who wish to camp out or stayin the lodge. Many of the events will be held outside under the LagunaMountain pines. Members who have attended in previous years arealready signing up for this special event. The event is put on by BobSpahle and has continued to improve over the last five years.

The food will be presented by Christine Cuprys who receives highpraise for her ability to feed 90 to 100 attendees. The workshops includemassage, talks on food for healing and energy, alphabiotics, yoga,aromatherapy, and healing touch. The cost is only $75 and includes asmany workshops as you can attend plus good food.

Foster Lodge is a perfect setting for this type of event. Located in theLagunas at 6,000 feet, it is only 12 miles off I-8 and 25 miles east ofAlpine. This is a local destination for most San Diego Club members,however others are welcome.

Friday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. Bring a tent inside bunk space islimited. Five meals included (three on Saturday, breakfast and lunch onSunday).

Located at Mile Marker #26, across from the Laguna El Prado Camp-ground on Sunrise Highway.

Only $75.00 per person. RSVP to Bob Spahle, 619-224-8990.Send a self addressed stamped envelope for a list of phone numbers tocarpool and other information.

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO FOSTER LODGE and SEND TO:

BOB SPAHLE5076 SARATOGA AVE., #8SAN DIEGO, CA 92107

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Diffic ult y Mileage Ele vat ion

Change

EEasy This is the number of miles, Aless than 500 ft.MModerate rounded to the nearest mile, B 500-1,000 ft.HHard traveled on the longest day C 1,001-2,000 ft.SStrenuous of the trip. Do not include D2,001-3,000 ft.VVery Strenuous leading zeros. E over 3,000 ft.

EXAMPLE: M8 Cis a m oderate ly difficult day hike which requiresgoing 8 m iles on the longest day, and which could climb or descendup to 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.

Out ings Chair:Jim Matlock 8587484634

Outings Editor: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898(e-mail [email protected])

Mast er Calen dar/ COL Data Base: Lynn Nebus

6192838781 (e-mail [email protected])

HS Outings Coordinator:Jim McCleary 8582788737 (email [email protected])

Grading Syst emThe 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.

Out ing Leaders Contac ts

MAY 1 / MON/ H5C

SAN PASQUAL SOUTH DOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As s t: Need ed

I-15 to Via Rancho Pkwy. Drive eastto San Pasqual Rd. Turn right. Driveto intersection with Hwy 78; turn right.After passing Wild Animal Park en-trance, drive 5.4 mi. to parking areaon right. Wear shoes with good trac-tion. Bring jacket, flashlight, and wa-ter. Dogs allowed, on leash, friendly,and socially behaved. We depart at 6p.m..

MAY 2 , TUES, 9 p. m .DEADLINE FOR LEADER TRAININGSIGNUP

See details on page 25 in the Hi S i -e r r a n or contact Karen Smith,[email protected], 619-422-3236. Nolate signups will be accepted.

MAY 3 / WED/ M7 B

WED IN MTNSLeader: Carol Murdock619-463 -1279

Join us for this hike in the In-Ko-Pah Mtns.Views of unusual rock for-mations and Smugglers Cave await usin Jacumba Outstanding Area. TakeI-8 east for about 75 miles to the In-Ko-Pah exit. Meet at the frontage roadsouth of the freeway at 9 a.m. Can bewindy! Carpools leave Mission Valley7:45 a.m., El Cajon 8. Call leader ifgoing directly to trailhead.

MAY 3 / WED/ H5BBLUE SKY RESERVE TO RAMONADAMLeader: David Butler 760-489-8842Asst: Angie Butler

I-15 to Rancho Bernardo Rd. exit.Drive east (becomes Espola Rd.) about4 miles. Park in lot on east side of road.Wear shoes with good traction. Bringjacket, flashlight, and water. We de-part at 6 p.m., unless evening raincancels.

MAY 3/ WED/ S1 4EBALDY VILLAGE TO BALDYLeader: Mark Brown 6 19 -98 0-683 0Asst: Byron Cook

Exploratory altitude and enduranceconditioning hike. Baldy Village to OldBaldy 2 (Mount San Antonio 10,064').Elevation gain/loss is 6000/6000'.Fast and intense. Call leader MON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m.

MAY 5 / FRI/ M5 CHOOKY DAY: 3 SISTERS FALLS/DEVILS PUNCHBOWLLeader: Paul Gardner 61 9-3 90-19 1 4As s t.: Jean i Allardice

Trust me. The Boss wont even knowyou didnt show up. Exploratory,AEOROBIC PACED hike to waterfallsthat slide 50' into an 80' long, 10' deepkidney shaped pool. Meet 8 a.m. atDennys, Los Coches exit off I8 (pastEl Cajon) Or, call for a FAX with thedirections. Bring 1-2 quarts water,food, lugsoled boots, bathing suit?Limited to 25 hikers.

Car Pool Informa tionFor 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 present at anarranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaderscan assume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles.

Please offer 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.

Gros sm ont Car Pool.Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson

Drive 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 Mes a Car Poo l.From I-15, go west at Mira MesaBlvd. Take the first right into the Park & Ride lot.

Miss ion Valley Car Poo l.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-colored plaza. The Park &Ride is behind McDonalds.

Rancho Be rnardo Car Poo l. 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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OFFICE CLEANUP

PARTY

1st Friday

EVERY month

(May 5 and June 2)

Call Cheryl

White

at 2991743

and offer to

help!

HaveyourememberedSierraClubinyourwill?

Let us know. We can help you direct your gift to aspecific 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 41 5-977-563 9 o r e-mai [email protected].

XC Ski OutingsMAY 5-8/ FRI-MON/ M8 C-S10 E

MT SHASTA XC

SKI TOURSLeader: Craig Denson

858-270 -3828

Asst: Mike Fry

Mt Shasta is THE most awesomeski destination in California. Comewith us on tours geared for inter -mediate to advanced XC skiers. Daytrips are based out of Shasta City.Estimated cost of air, rental van &lodging is $230. For info and reser-vations call leader.

MAY 5-7 / FRI-SUNNORTHERN DEATH VALLEYEXPLORATORY AND PEAKBAGGING CAR CAMP(San Gorgonio Chapter)

Check out Ubehebe Crater, theRacetrack, and other Death Valleywonders. Opportunity to bag twoClass 1 peaks in the area (DesertPeaks Section list): Sandy Point(7062')11 miles round trip, crosscountry with 2700' gain; and LastChance Mountain (8456')5 milesround trip, cross country with 3000'gain. Car camp Fri and Sat nights.High clearance not required exceptfor 3.5 miles to Last Chancetrailhead. Park entrance fee andcampground fee. E-mail or send

SASE with H&W phones andrideshare info (and conditioning infoif planning to bag the peaks) to Ldr:George Wysup, 9774 Peach Tree Ln,Alta Lo ma, CA 91737.

MAY 6-7 / SAT-SUNCHAPTER OUTING LEADERTRAINING Se e p age 2 5 .

MAY 6/ SAT/ E3 ABALBOA PARK (HORSE TRAILS)FOY DAYHIKELeade r: Bob Muld rew

858-292 -8405We will meet in the morning on the

west side of Balboa Park and hikethe (former) horse trails. An optionalbring-your-own bag lunch follows.

MAY 6 -14 / SAT-SUN/ M8 BESCALANTE, UTAH BKPKLeader: Carol Murdock619-463 -1279As s t: Need ed

This will be a loop trip down Fence

Canyon to explore Neon Canyon & sev-eral side canyons. Much hiking in theriver with time to relax, explore & pho-tograph. Will exit via 25 Mile Wash &up Egypt Bench to cars. Also trip to50 Mile Creek. Bring own food, etc.For trip sheet, send SASE to leader.6250 Lk Apopka Pl, S.D. 92119.

MAY 6/ SAT/ M15 CPACIFIC CREST TRAIL FROMSHRINE CAMP NORTH TOCUYAMACALeader: Jan Craven 858-455-9229As s t: Need ed

Local Pacific Crest Trail spring con-ditioning hike for those who want toadd miles, prepare for long-distancesummer hiking or begin "section-hik-ing" the PCT. Leader approval re-quired: e-mail or phone leader before9:00 p.m. Limited to 12.

MAY 6/ SAT/ H6 CMOUNTAIN PALM SPRINGS (ANZABORREGO DESERT )Leader: Paul Gardner 61 9-3 90-19 1 4As s t: Alan Sche pps

Rugged loop cross country trail overrocks, around cacti, through palm

groves, up a boulder laden mountainwith far and wide desert views. Shouldbe in bloom too. Bring lugsoled boots,3 quarts water, grub, protective cloth-ing, sunscreen, shades. Meet (7:30a.m.) at El Cajon Park and Ride listedon page 19. Experienced desert hik-ers only; Limited to 25 hikers.

MAY 7 / SUN/ M7 APALOMAR MT. DAY HIKELeader: Ann M. Willard619-276 -0749As s t: J eff Bratt

Come join us on a relatively flat, 7mile hike through meadows and woodsin the Palomar Mt. State ParkCarpools leave at 8:30 a.m. from north

San Diego. Two quarts of water, bootshat, and a light jacket are advisedBring a sack lunch, we will eat by astream. Light rain will not cancel. Firs15 will go; call to reserve a spot.

MAY 7 / SUN/ H4BELFIN FOREST DOG HIKELeader: Ron Lawrence858-484 -1660As s t: Need ed

I-15 to Valley Pkwy exit. Drive west0.3 miles to Ninth St.; turn right; go0.3 miles; turn left on Hale. Go 0.3miles to Harmony Grove Rd., turn

right. Drive 0.3 miles to left at inter-section with Enterprise, (cont. on Har-mony Grove Rd.!), 0.4 miles to KauanaLoa Rd., turn left (cont. on HarmonyGrove Rd. again!), 2.7 miles to parking area on left. Wear shoes with trac-tion; bring water. Dogs allowed, onleash, friendly, and socially behavedMeet at 8 a.m.

MAY 7 / SUN 7:30 AM/ H14 CCUYAMACA TO STONEWALL PEAKLeader: Rachel Barsman619-237 -1124As s t: Need ed

A moderately fast paced hike fromthe Middle Peak parking area toCuyamaca Peak by way of the ConejosTrail; down the fire road to StonewalPeak, and over to the Mine. Group sizewill be limited to 12 people. Please calTuesday May 2nd between 6-10 p.mfor more information and reservations

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VOLUNTEER HELP

WANTED

FOR PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

maintenance from Barrel Spring to

Warner Springs School. Most anyday of the week available.

Call Jim (858) 4874963.

MAY 7/ SUN/ S14 EOAK GROVE TO HIGH POINTLeader: Mark Brown 61 9 -980 -683 0Asst: Byron Cook

Exploratory conditioner. HikePalomar Mountain from bottom to topand back. Elevation gain/loss is 3600/3600'. Fast and intense. Call leader

MON-THUR 2 to 7.

MAY 8 / MON/ M7BSCRIPPS RANCHLeader: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242As s t: Wanda Zack

Loop hike through the forests andcanyons of Scripps Ranch. Streetcrossings, but 98% is on trails. Meetat Hoyt Park 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 here

next to Hoyt Park. Thomas 1209: H-5

MAY 1 0 / WED/ M8 BWED IN MTNSLeader: Ellen Shively 6 19 -47 9-34 12As s t: Need ed

Meet at I-8 Buckman Springs RestStop (3 miles east of S-1 Sunrise Hwy)at 9 a.m. to caravan to trailhead &Lake Morena/Boulder Oaks Trail.Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m.,El Cajon 8:15.

MAY 1 0 / WED/ M5 CELLIE LANE LOOP

Leader: Rich Willis 76 0-7 89 -147 0As s t: Need ed

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd./Poway Rd. exit. Head east throughPoway on Poway Rd. to Hwy 67. Turnleft on Hwy 67 for about a mile to EllieLane. Turn right on Ellie Lane andpark in parking corral on right. Wearshoes with good traction. Bring jacket,flashlight, and water. We depart at 6p.m., unless evening rain cancels.

MAY 1 0 / WED/ V2 1 EPALM SPRINGS TO SAN J ACINTOPEAK TO TRAMLeader: Mark Brown 61 9 -980 -683 0Asst: Byron Cook

Altitude and endurance condition-ing hike. Hike the entire mountainthen back to the Tram. Elevationgain/loss is 11,000/2,500'. Greatestelevation gain, 660-10804', of any trailin the lower 48 states. Call leaderMON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m.

MAY 1 3 -14 / SAT-SUN/ E4BWILLIAM HEISE PARK CAR CAMP-FOCUS ON YOUTHLeader: Denise Falk 619 -23 1-4975As s t. Kari Elliott

A waxing moon at the heigh t of

spring; there should be yucca and li-lac blooming! This is a Mothers Dayweekend trip in tende d to pampermothers (and their children). All agesvery welcome. Price includes sites andmeals. Please reserve by calling leader(Space limited).

MAY 13 / SAT/ H1 1CKELLY DITCH TRAIL (FAST PACEDHIKE)Leader: Paul Gardner 6 1 9-39 0-19 14As st : Jan Fleetwood

Most beautiful trail in theCuyamaca-Julian area? Park-like

meadow, oak trees, sugar pines,bracken firs, flowers should be a-bloomin. Bring 2-3 quarts water, food,protective clothing (poison oak alert).Meet at William Heise County Park at8:15 a.m. or meet other hikers to ar-range your own carpools from RanchoPenasquitos Park and Ride (listed onpage 19) at 7 a.m. but I will not beable to be there. Limit 25 fit hikers.

MAY 14 / SUN/ H9CDALEY RANCHLeader: Joseph Godfrey

760-757 -4122As st : Need edWell hike the Boulder, Central Val-

ley, and Jack Creek trails. Take I-15to El Norte Parkway exit (northEscondido). Go 3 miles east to DixonLake sign. Turn left on La Honda; goup hill , park in large parking lot out-side main entrance. Wear shoes withgood traction. Bring sun protection,lunch, snacks, and water. We departat 9 a.m., unless rain cancels.

MAY 15 / MON/ M4 BDOUBLE PEAK DOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As s t: Need ed

Wear shoes with tract ion, bring aquart of water, jacket, and flashlight.Dogs allowed, must be on leash,

friendly, and socially behaved. TakeHwy 78 to Twin Oaks Valley exit in SanMarcos. Head south on Twin Oaks for.6 miles. Turn right on Craven Rd. for.6 miles; turn left on Foxhall. Drive .3miles; park in Lakeview Park lot. Wedepart at 6 p.m., unless rain cancels.

MAY 1 7 / WED/ E5AGOODAN RANCHLeader: Angie Butler 76 0-4 89 -884 2Asst: David Butler

This is a beautiful hike down intoSycamore Canyon. Wear shoes withtraction; bring jacket, flashlight, and

a quart of water. I-15 to PeasquitosBlvd/Poway Rd exit. Head eastthrough Poway five miles to GardenRd. Turn right; drive one mile to Sy-camore Canyon Rd. Turn right; drive2.3 miles to parking area. We departat 6 p.m., unless evening rain cancels.

MAY 1 7 / WED/ M1 1 AWED IN MTNSLeader: Pat Gifford 85 8-45 3 -4595

Expansive vistas, spring flowers andrare cactus await us. Take I-805South to the Bonita Rd exit. Turn left(East) on Bonita Rd. After about 4miles , where Bonita Rd turns left overa bridge, go straight ahead on SanMiguel Rd another 1 1/2 miles to theSweetwater Regional Park and Camp-ground (left on Summit Meadow Rd).Park in day use area. Meet at 8:45 a.m.Carpools leave Mission Valley & ELCajon 8 a.m.

MAY 2 0 / SAT/ H7CWEST MES A LOOP: CUYAMACA ST.PARKLeader Paul Gardner 619 -39 0-19 14Asst: Ian Cotton

Fast paced hike through forest andmeadow, rolling hills, swaying grass,flowers in bloom. Lunch atop a vistaoverlook. 1-2 quarts water, food,lugsoled boots. Meet at Dennys, LosCoches exit off I-8 (past El Cajon) 8a.m., or at parking area at mile 7.3 onHwy 79 at 8:40ish. Limit 25 hikers.

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MAY 20 / SAT/ H7 CSAN DIEGO RIVER GORGELeader: Kevin Woolworth858-874 -3644woolh ike @s an.rr.comAss t: needed

Wet & Wild. Adventurous hike alongthe San Diego River gorge. Poison oakdodging, boulder hoping & rockscrambling are the norm. One hun-dred foot waterfall with pool, so bringswimming suit. Requirements: scram-bling ability, poison oak resistance(long sleeve shirt and pants), recenthiking resume (verbal). Call leader forsignup/details starting May 9.

MAY 20 / SAT/ V17 EMARTINEZ MOUNTAINLeader: Mark Brown 61 9-98 0-683 0Asst: Byron Cook

Exploratory cross country bag of thisdesert peak 6425' (behind Toro and

6582). Elevation gain/loss is 5000/5000'. This ones for fun and curios-ity. Limit is 9 hikers. 4WD helpful. Callleader MON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m.

MAY 21 / SUN/ E4APIEDRAS PINTADASLeader: Helen Rose berryAs st : Need ed619-531 -3448

Join in for an interpretive trail hikealong Lake Hodges with views of thelake, waterfowl, botanicals and a smallwaterfall. Well behaved dogs are wel-come, but must be on leads. From I-

15, take West Bernardo Dr. exit andhead west, turn right at RanchoBernardo Community Park. Meet at 2p.m. in the first lot on the left next tothe basketball courts. Wear footwearwith good traction and bring a quartof water. This hike will take two hours.Limited to 25 hikers; no reservations.Rain cancels.

MAY 22 / MON/ M5 CELLIE LANE LOOP DOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As st : Need ed

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd./Poway Rd. exit. Head east throughPoway on Poway Rd. to Hwy 67. Turnleft and drive about a mile to EllieLane. Turn right and park in parkingcorral. Wear shoes with good traction.Bring jacket, flashlight, and water.Dogs allowed, must be on leash,friendly, and socially behaved. We de-part at 5 p.m.

MAY 2 4 / WED/ H7BIRON MOUNTAINLeader: Rich Willis 7 60 -789 -14 70As s t: Need ed

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd./Poway Rd. exit. Drive east 8.8 mi. to

Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east sideof road. Wear shoes with traction, noaerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket,flashlight, and water. We depart at 6p.m., unless evening rain cancels.

MAY 24 / WED/ S1 6 ESAN GORGONIO VIA VIVIAN CREEKLeader: Mark Brown 61 9-98 0 -683 0Asst: Byron Cook

Altitude and endurance condition-ing hike. Well hike from Vivian Creekat 5500' to the summit (11,490', high-est in Southern Calif.) In 8 miles, thenout the way we came. Call leader MON-

THUR 2 to 7 p.m.

MAY 2 7 -JUN 2 / SAT-FRI/ H12 CCANYON DE CHELLY SPRING TRIPAND TAMARISK WORK PARTYLeader: Corky KingCoordinator & Asst: Larry Klaasen619-582 -7407

Immerse yourself in canyonlandbeauty, ruins, and rock art of ancientAnasazi, the culture and hospitality ofmodern Navajos. Daily hikes from ourbasecamp (regardless of weather) of10-12 miles, gain/loss 2000'. In ad-dition to hiking, we will spend several

days eradicating tamarisk. Must be inexcellent condition and able to handleclass 3 scrambling with exposure.Pre-trip meeting 4/27 Cost $167 +transportation and expenses en route.Call the coordinator for info and toreserve a spot. Limited to 12.

MAY 27 / SAT 6:30 a.m./ V20 ESAN JACINTO PEAK LOOP HIKELeader: Steve Faus set619 -221 -4686As s t: Need ed

Feeling fit? Soar above the clouds,at altitude, bagging Idyllwilds 10,804'peak. Gain then lose 5,200' elevationwhile cruising a loop at a fast pace.Great views out to San Gorgonio, thedesert floor, and Idyllwild. Meet at 6:30a.m. Bring 5 quarts water, flashlight,lunch, boots, National Forest Adven-ture Pass for vehicles, etc. Optionaldinner stop after. Sign-up Mon May22, 6-9 p.m. only.

MAY 2 9 / MON/ H5BBLUE SKY RAMONA DAMDOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As s t: Need ed

I-15 to Rancho Bernardo Rd. exitDrive east (becomes Espola Rd.) abou4 miles. Park in lot on east side of roadWear shoes with good traction. Bringjacket, flashlight, and water. Dogs al-lowed; must be on leash, friendly, andsocially behaved. We depart at 6 p.m

MAY 3 1 / WED/ M9 B & M6 AWED IN MTNSLeader:Dale Lane y, M9 B619-574 -6838Leade r:Lois Day, M6 A619-280 -1747

Both groups meet at Sweetwaterbr idge parking lo t on Hwy 79 inCuyamaca Statt Park at 9 a.m. Dale

will lead to Granite Springs via HarveyMoore Tra il. Lois will explore aroundGreen Valley Campground. Carpoolsleave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon8:15.

MAY 3 1 / WED/ M5 BDALEY RANCH COUGAR PASSLeader: David Butler 760-489-8842Asst: Angie Butler

Take I-15 to E l Norte Parkway exi(north Escondido). Go 1 mi. east tostoplight at Broadway. Turn left onBroadway and drive 4.2 miles to Cou-gar Pass Rd. Turn right on Cougar

Pass Rd. (dirt) and drive 1.2 miles togate on right. Park along road. Wearshoes with good traction. Bring jacketflashlight, and water. We depart at 6p.m., unless evening rain cancels.

MAY 3 1 / WED/ V2 1 EPALM SPRINGS TO SAN J ACINTOPEAK TO TRAMLeader: Mark Brown 61 9 -980 -68 30Asst: Byron Cook

Heat, altitude and endurance conditioning hike. Hike the entire moun-tain then back to the Tram to preparefor our backpack this next weekend

Elevation gain/loss 11000/2500Greatest elevation gain660 to10,804' of any trail in the lower 48states. Call leader MON-THUR 2 to 7p.m.



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JUN 2-4/ FRI-SUN/ M6BLAGUNA MTS GROUP CARCAMPLeader: Gwenda Humpherys, email:[email protected] 76 0-7 24 -76 98Asst:needed

We have a group site in the LagunaMountains for Friday and Saturdaynights. Join us at anytime during the

weekend. Bring you own tent or sleepin your car. No, RVs allowed. This isa great first campout with daily hikesand campfires. To sign up send acheck for $15 (payable to SierraSingles) along with 2 large SASEs withname, address, phone number and email address to leader at 1665 YorkDrive, Vista , CA 92084. Camp infor-mation will be mailed or emailed. Norefunds after May 20. Trip limited to25.

JUN 3/ SAT/ M8BSTONEWALL PEAK/ AZALEA GLEN

Leader: Paul Gardner 6 19 -39 0-191 4As s t: Need ed

Moderate/fast paced hike up one ofSDs most scenic mountains. Azaleasare hopefully a bloomin sight to be-hold. Bring 2 quarts water, food, bootswith a jazz beat. Clarinets and saxo-phones optiona l. Take I-8 to LosCoches exit. Just Meet at Dennys 8a.m., or at Paso Picacho Campgroundin Cuyamaca State Park (off Hwy 79)at 8:45 a.m.

JUN 3/ SAT/ V16 E

SUICIDE ROCK - MT. SAN J ACINTOLOOP HIKELeader: Jan Drover 619-294-9077J androver@aol. comAs s t: Kevin Woolwort h

This strenuous, scenic mountainhike will begin at Suicide Rock, wind-ing through Strawberry Junction andDeer Springs to San Jacintos 10,804'spectacular summit. After bagging thepeak and brown-bagging, well circleback via Wellmans Cienega and spi-ral down Devils Slide (5,000' gain/5,000' loss). Requirements: advanced,fast-paced hiking ability. Shared day

use fee. Call leader for details andsign-up starting May 15.

J UN 3 -4/ SAT-SUN/ V6 EMT. LANGLEY SIERRA BACK PACKLeader: Mark Brown 61 9-9 80 -683 0As s t: Byron Coo k

Exploratory Class 2 via Tuttle Creek(up east side from the Ashram) to thisWhitney Brother 14,025'. Gain/loss7100'. Sleep on top with billions ofstars on this breathtaking moonlessnight and watch the earth turn. Driveto Lone Pine FRI after work. 4WD help-ful. Limited to 9. Call leader MON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m.

JUN 5/ MON/ M5CELLIE LANE LOOP DOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As st : Need ed

See May 22 outing for a full trip de-scription.

JUN 7/ WED/ M8B

WED IN MTNSLeader: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242

A loop hike on Sunset and Big La-guna trails in Laguna Mtns. Meet at 9a.m. at the info station on Sunrise Hwy(S-1) 5 miles north of I-8. AdventurePass or $5 per car reqd. Carpools leaveMission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.Rain cancels.

JUN 10 -11 / SAT-SUN/ E3 BAGUA DULCE BEGINNING BACK-PACK FOYLeader: Denise Falk 61 9-23 1-4975As st : Kari Elliott 76 0-7 36 -15 86

This is a true beginners backpackappropriate for all ages. An easy walkinto a beautiful high mountainmeadow to a camping area with wa-ter, tables and pit toilets at the site.Sign up early. Space is limited to 15people. Price is $8 per person withpartial deposit refunded at trailheaddependent on cost of trip . AdventurePass (parking permit) needed per car.Call leader for information and signup.

JUN 10 / SAT/ E2AWALKING TOUR OF THE UCSDSTUART ART COLLECTIONLeader: Liz Gabrych 7 6 0-48 9-9 06 8

As st : Need edWhat do singing trees, a giant red

shoe, TV watching Buddhas andMiltons Pa ra dise Lostall have in com-mon? All are featured outdoor sculp-tures of the Stuart Collection on theUCSD campus. A moderately pacedwalking tour of the entire collectionvisits five campuses and takes 2-3hours. Well meet at 1 p.m. on cam-pus at the NE corner of Parking LotP207. Call for sign-up and directions.

JUN 1 0/ SAT 6 :30 A.M./ V24 ESAN GORGONIO PEAK LOOP HIKELeader: Steve Faus set619 -221 -4686As s t: Need ed

Killer hike dudes! Meet at 6:30 a.m.to bag this 11,499' peak. Fast-paced,high altitude, exploratory, loop hikepassing both Dry and Dollar Lakes,

with 360 views out to San Jacintofrom above the clouds. Bring 5 quartswater, flashlight, lunch, boots, Na-tional Forest Adventure Pass, etc.Optional dinner stop. Sign-up Mon.June 5, 6-9 p.m. only.

JUN 1 1/ SUN 8A.M./ M11 CKELLY DITCHLeader: Rachel Barsman6192371124As s t: Need ed

One of the shadiest and most beau-tiful trails in the park. Well hike at amoderately fast pace to William HeisePark for lunch. The return trip will bemostly uphill. Group size will be lim-ited to 15. Please call starting on Tues-day June 6th between 6-9 p.m. formore information and reservations.

JUN 11 / SUN/ H5BBLUE SKY RAMONA DAMDOG HIKELeader: Ron Lawren ce858-484 -1660As s t: Need ed

See May 29 outing for a full trip de-scription.

JUN 14 / WED/ E8BWED IN MTNSLeader: Mac Downing619-276 -8532

Do the PacificCrest Trail. VisitFosters Point and eat lunch at BigLaguna Lake. Meet at the HorseHeaven Campground on S-1 north ofmilepost 25 at 9 a.m. Adventure passor $5 per car reqd. Carpools leave Mis-sion Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.

JUN 1 4/ WED/ M5CELLIE LANE LOOPLeader: Rich Willis 7 6 0-78 9 -14 70As s t: Need ed

See May 10 outing for description.

JUN 17 / SAT/ V19 EDEVILS SLIDE TO JACINTO PEAKLOOPLeader: Byron Cook 619-804-3061As s t: Mark Brown

Altitude and endurance condition-ing hike. Humber Park to the top10,804' via Wellman Divide then loopback on the PCT. Elevation gain/loss5000/5000'. Fast and intense. Callleader MON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m.


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JUN 17 / SAT/ V14 ESAN GORGONIO MTLeader: Kevin Woolworth858-874 -3644woolh ike@s an.rr.comAsst: Jan Drover

Oooh lets shake it out! Shorteststeepest trail to the summit (138,024"or 3,505,809.6 mm) of San Gorgoniovia the Vivian Creek Trail. Beautifulviews along the 14mile trail , 5300'gain/5300' loss. Requirements: longhaul peppy paced hiking ability,shared day use fee, recent hiking re-sume (verbal). Call leader for signup/details starting June 6.

JUN 17-18 / SAT-SUN/ S6 EWAUCOBA PEAK (1 1 ,1 2 3 ') CLIMB &DESERT PEAKS CELEBRATION(Angeles Chapter)Leader: Sue HollowayCo-Leader: Gail Hanna

Join Desert Peaks Section as Sue

finishes DPS List (6 miles round trip,3,200' gain, moderate pace). Non-hik-ers welcome at party / primitive campeast of Big Pine in Inyo Forest. Sun-day options: Saline Valley Hotspringsor Bristlecone Pines trek. Send SASEwith phone, email, vehicle (4WD help-ful) to Gail at 4076 Crown Point Dr.,San Diego 92109 before 12 June.

JUN 19 / MON/ H7BIRON MOUNTAIN DOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As s t: Need ed

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles toHwy 67. Turn right, park on east sideof road. Wear shoes with good trac-tion. Bring jacket, flashlight, and wa-ter. Dogs allowed; must be on leash,friendly, and socially behaved. We de-part at 6 p.m.

JUN 21 / WED/ M5BDALEY RANCH COUGAR PASSLeader: David Butler 760-489-8842Asst: Angie Butler

See May 31 outing for details.

JUN 21 / WED/ H7BIRON MOUNTAINLeader: Jon Naugle 760-743-5981Asst: Sue Naugle

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd./Poway Rd. exit. Drive east 8.8 milesto Hwy 67. Turn right, park on eastside of road. Wear shoes with goodtraction. Bring jacket, flashlight, andwater. We depart at 6 p.m., unlessevening rain cancels.

JUN 21 / WED/ S14 EBALDY VILLAGE TO BALDYLeader: Byron Cook 61 9-8 04 -306 1As s t: Mark Brown

Great altitude and endurance con-ditioning hike in the San GabrielMountains north of Ontario. Baldy

Village to Old Baldy 2 (Mount SanAntonio 10,064'). Elevation gain/loss6000'. Fast and intense. Call leaderMON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m.

JUN 23 / FRI/ H5CBIG ROCK-COWLES MTN.Leader: Paul Gardner 61 9-3 90-19 1 4Asst: Jeani Allardice

Aerobically paced hike up most sce-nic and challenging trail to Cowlessummit. Meet at Santees Big RockPark at 8 a.m.. Take Rt. 52 to MissionGorge exit, south on Mission Gorge.Left on Mesa Rd. all way to Prospect.Just be there 8 a.m. 1-2 quarts water,lugsoled boots, lunch. Limited to 25hikers.

JUN 2 4-25 / SAT-SUN/ E3APALOMAR MOUNTAIN FOYCAR CAMPLeader: Denise Falk (61 9) 231 -49 75

We will spend the weekend in themountains relaxing under shade treesand exploring the ponds and naturetrails. This will be a central commis-sary trip. F.O.Y. provides sites, foodand equipment for cooking the food.Call leader for prices and further in-formation. To reserve, send SASE,check made out to Sierra Club - FOYand names and ages of children toleader at: 1827 Bancroft St., San Di-ego, CA 92102.

JUN 24-25 / SAT-SUN/ S4ELONE PINE PEAK SIERRA BACKPACKLeader: Mark Brown 61 9 -980 -68 30Asst: Byron Cook

Exploratory up Meysan Lake Trail(out of Whitney Portal) then Class 2 tothis Whitney Sister 12,944'. Gain/

loss 5,100 feet. Spend the night on topwatching the sunset, stars then theWorld in half-moonglow. Drive to LonePine FRI after work. Call leader MON-THUR 2 to 7 p.m. Limit is 9.

JUN 25 / SUN/ E4APIEDRAS PINTADASLeader: Helen Rose berryAs s t: Need ed619-531 -3448

See May 21 write-up.

JUN 25 / SUN/ M6BBLOSSOM VALLEY HIKE ANDPOTLUCKLeader: Paul Gardner 6 19 -39 0-19 14As s t: Jan Fleetwood

Enjoy a moderate paced hike alongrolling hills in one of San Diegos mospicturesque communities. Our horsetrail joins the Flume (rim) Trail foroutstanding views, including El CajonMtn, ranches and farms in the valleybelow. Bring water, snack, solid footwear. Potluck lunch poolside amidsboulders and hawks. Bring somethingspecial for 4. Beverages provided ($3Sierra Club donation please). Meet atEl Cajon Park and Ride (listed on page

19) at 8 a.m. or 9991 Possum CreekLane at 8:15 a.m. (Thomas Bros 1232G-2.) Directions by [email protected]. No RSVP; alwelcome.

JUN 26 / MON/ H5CSAN PASQUAL SOUTH DOG HIKELeader: Karen Land es760 -967 -1137As s t: Need ed

See May 1 outing for a full trip description.

JUN 28/ WED/ E3A

DIXON LAKELeader: Jos eph Manrique760-744 -5370Asst: Darlene Kruswick

Take I-15 to E l Norte Parkway exi(north Escondido). Go east 3 miles toDixon Lake sign. Turn left on LaHonda; go up hill. Park in large parking lot outside main entrance. Wearshoes with good traction. Bring jacketflashlight, and water. We depart at 6p.m., unless evening rain cancels.

J UL 8 -15 / SAT-SAT/ M7 CGARNET LK MULE TRIP

Leader: Carol Murdock619-463 -1279As s t: Need ed

Mules carry camping gear/food asyou day hike along river trail fromAgnew Meadow to Garnet Lake near1000 Island Lake. Day hikes to sur-rounding lakes, fish or just enjoy scenery. Individual commissary. Cost$100. To reserve spot, send check de-posit of $25 (payable to leader) & SASEto: 6250 Lk Apopka Place, S.D. 92119If cancel, deposit returned when yourreplacement found.


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MAY 25-29/THU-MON

BIG PINE BACKPACKS

MEMORIAL DAY BUS TRIPCoord: Steve Rotchstein 619-461-2919 (not a fter 8:30 p.m.)[email protected]

You will not want to miss this trip. Once again we willadventure to the east side of the High Sierras. We will bebackpacking in the Palisade Glacier area just south ofBishop, California. The trip will offer four separate back-packs. Two groups will go up the North Fork of Big PineCreek, and two will go up the South Fork. One trip willbe strenuous, one hard, and two trips wil l be of moder-ate difficulty. Most trips will have layover days.

This trip has classic east side scenery with 14,000-foot peaks on the horizon and the Palisade Glaciers. We

will not travel on the glaciers; but they will be in clearview, depending on the weather. The spectacular week-end can be yours for $125, so be sure to sign up early.Send a $20 non-refundable deposit (payable to SierraClub) to: Steve Rotchstein, 1865 El Dora St, Lemon Grove,CA 91945. Include two SASE and your trip preference.Bus departs Thursday about 6 p.m.

Trip descriptions are tentative and itineraries subjectto snow conditions and changes in the field.

Trip #1

Big Pine Lake s Loo p/ S10 E

Ldr: Mike Fry Asst: TBAThis trip will make a loopstarting South of Big PineCreek and returning via theNorth Fork. Mike will haveseveral side trips to keep ev-erybody busy!

Trip #2

Brainerd Lak e/ H1 1D

Ldr: Starla RiversAsst: TBA

This trip will hike up toBrainerd Lake (or as far as

weather permits) and estab-lish a base camp for dayhikes throughout the area.

Trip #3

Black Lake/ M7D

Ldr: Pauline JimenezAsst: Jerry RatajesakDepending on snow, we'll

see waterfalls, milky tur-quoise lakes and spectacu-lar views. Come trace thepath of ancient glaciers ona lake-hopping adventurebeneath the jagged crestsof the Palisades. Bringyour camera!

Trip #4

First Lake/ M6C

Ldr: Steve RotchsteinAsst: TBAThis trip will hike to First

Lake (or so) and establisha base camp and REST forthree days while doing afew easy day hikes near ourcamp.

SEP 16 -20 / SAT-WED/ V10 DBEAR LAKES BACKPACKLdr: Jim Crouch 61 9-22 3-90 84

jam es crou ch@delp hi. comAs s t: Mike Fry

Exploratory. Over Piute Pass to near Mesa Lake, thenN-NW cross-country to Lake Italy. Visit remote lakesand passes west of the Humphreys Basin and climbSeven Gables (13,080+). Car shuttle required. Experi-

enced backpackers for Class 2-3 scrambling withpacks. Dramatic scenery and, possibly, weather. Limit8 people. Signup no later than August 31.

May12 - 2000SIERRACLUB S

AWARDSEVENTOur annual Chapter Awards Ceremony is going

to be held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday May 12, 2000 atthe San Diego Zoos Otto Center. Please call ourChapter office at 619-299-1743 for registration andinformation.

If you know of enthusiastic volunteers whom youthink have made a di fference in the last year, pleasecontact the office immediately. We are still compilingnominees for 1999 awards. We can send a form toyou via e-mail, fax, or snail mail; or you can pick oneup at the office weekday afternoons and most eve-nings.

If you would like to volunteer to help out withthis very inspiring event, please contact the office assoon as possible. It would be great if you could takesome time to help out on this once-a-year opportunityto honor our volunteers and make this a special 2000

event. Call 619-299-1743.

Do it now!

May 12 6-10 p .m.at theSan Diego Zoos

Otto Center


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AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 4

Thursday Monday

ROCK CREEK BACKPACK

LABOR DAY BUS TRIP

Coordinator: Marty Stevens / 858-673-0891

We are returning to Rock Creek in the Inyo NationalForest. Enjoy trailheads above 9,000 feet and four daysin this classic High Sierra country. Leave fromPenasquitos about 6 p.m. Thursday, return late Monday.

Itineraries are subject to leader decisions and fieldconditions. Leaders and assistants are needed. ContactMike Fry, Bus Trips Chair, 858-566-3851.

For more information, send one SASE to Marty

Stevens, P.O. Box 70077, San Diego, CA. 92167. Toreserve a space, send trip preferences and $20 depositpayable to Sierra Club Bus Trips (or payment in full of$145 if member, $155 if nonmember) with two SASEs.

Trip 1: Mono Pass/S7D, Ldr: TBA. Go over MonoPass into Mono Creek, explore beautiful Pioneer Basinand maybe Fourth Recess.

Trip 2: Little Lakes Valley/E5B, Ldr: TBA. This is abase camp with layover and optional day activities.Possible Class Three climb of 13,716 ft Mount Abbot.

Trip 3: Tamarack Lakes/H6D, Ldr: TBA. Climb to a

base camp near or above 11,000 ft. Activities includeexploring, loafing, and possible peak climbing.

Trip 4: Hilton Creek Lakes/M7C, Ldr: TBA. Basecamp to relax, fish, and explore in the Hilton Creekdrainage.

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MAY 24/WED/M8-10C

WED IN MTNS

Leader/Coordinator: Lois Day

619-280-1747

Popular annual one-day bus trip to the SanJacinto Mtns. We'll take the Palm Springs Tram andhike to Humber Park where the bus will pick us up.Some uphil l, but mostly downhill; choose an 8- or 10-mile hike. Bring lunch and water; be prepared forpossible rain or snow.

Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Penasquitos Park &Ride west of the Penasquitos-Poway exit. Go left at thesecond traffic signal (Paseo Montril) off PenasquitosBlvd and park behind McDonalds. Bus returns about6:30 p.m. Trip limited to 45 hikers.

Send check for $40 (payable to Sierra Club) to

Lois Day, 4654 Glacier Ave, SD 92120 before May 10.Include phone number. Refundable only if your placecan be filled.

Sept 23 - Oct 1

Canyon de Chelly Bus TripTravel to another world, another time. Thousand-

foot sheer sandstone cliffs accent cool streams, smallfarms, sandy washes, and living Navajo culture. This trip,which has been offered many times for the Chapterduring the past 20+ years, has a traveling base camp andtruck-transported gear. Navajo guides lead us on Indian

trails to ancient Anasazi, Hopi, and Navajo sites, picto-graphs, and other archeological treasures. Our guidesoffer a special perspective on the canyon history andcontemporary Navajo culture.

We will camp on Navajo farms on the canyon floorand sample the pleasures of a very different life style. Theday hikes will be as much as ten miles per day withoptional hikes for varied interests and physical capabili-ties. Although much of the time will involve easy hiking,the trip still requires good physical conditioning. Acentral commissary will be provided and shared with ourNavajo hosts.

The trip cost of $710 includes round trip airfarefrom San Diego to Albuquerque, bus transportation tothe canyon, all meals in the canyon, equipment transpor-tation, fees for camping and Navajo guides, all tips, andhotel room in Albuquerque on the last evening. Allmoneys remaining after the trip will be donated to theSan Diego Sierra Club Chapter Outing Fund. The trip isopen to Sierra Club members only.

For further information and a trip application, senda legal size (4x9) SASE to Debra Copp, Canyon de Chelly,2105 Redgap Ct., Encinitas, CA 92024. Trip organizersinclude Nelson Copp, Glenn and Jeanne Dunham, andGary Hein.


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Stylish green polo and tee-shirts now available at the Sierra Club Bookstore. Tee-shirt has art-work on back, and both shirts have front left chest logo -- all original art-work by Valley Centerelementary 4th grade class. Use the mail-order coupon, or visit the Sierra Club Bookstore.

SEPT 22-24 FRI-SUN

CRESENTA VALLEY20S & 30s/Orange County Sierra Singles

ANNUAL MEGA CATALINA ISLAND

RESORT MINI-VACATIONtent, ground cloth, foam pad, etc) orlimited wood cabins w/electricaloutlets (sleep 8, $20 per person extrafor 2 nights), hot showers, flushtoilets, campfires, leader led hikes,plus catered meals from Friday lunchto Sun (omelets) brunch. You have3-5 days review of our 1st SASE flyer,if not satisfied, we will return yourcheck, see flyer for further details re:later cancel.

Send discounted $126 check

w/Sierra Club membership number($139 check non-member), add $15 ifpostmarked after 8/20, add $20 foroptional cabins made to SierraClub, 2 Business SASE, D/Nphones to 20s & 30s / CV 4 STARRes/ldr: Madeline Katz, 1330 N.Gardner #202, Los Angeles 90046-4151 (323) 876-1594.

OCSS/Riverside/San DiegoRes/leader: Marta Nunez, 760 W.Lambert Rd #2, La Habra, 90631-6790 (562) 694-4931. Leaders: SteveFeld & Martin Tatz, Asst: John

Lajeuness, Andrea Lim, DanPachrolski & Gary Osborn

Cresenta Valley rendezvouswith other Sierra Club entities.Twenty-six miles across the sea,sleep at Camp Emerald Bay on cotw/mattress in platform tents.Snorkel, swim, hike, canoe or justkick-back & sunbathe. CHECK OURWEB SITE: www.s-4.com/hike/catalina.

Weve hired a caterer to prepareall out meals (no meal prep, clean-up, or KP) served in the camp dining

room.Friday- game night and Satur-

day, after a delicious Prime Ribdinner, Music & Dancing, and ofcourse, Martys Pub. The scout campis situated on the northern portion ofthe island with many beautifulbeaches and views.

We board early Friday morningfrom either Marina del Rey or DanaPoint w/duffel bag and return fromCatalina Sunday afternoon. Trip feeincludes R/T Catalina boat, camp &landing fees for two nights, use of

platform tent w/bed and mattress(you dont need to haul around a

We are looking for: profes-sio nals in: water quality,

civil engineerin g, hydrol-

ogy and sedimentation, and roadsafety s tandards to donate their

expertise in an effort to help save thewildlife corridor into Torrey PinesState Park.

Currently, the city of San Diegois planning to re-open a section ofSorrento Valley Road that has beenclosed for almost 4 years. This iswhere deer and other large animalsfrom the Multiple Species Conserva-tion Plan habitat areas east of I-5,are crossing SV road after passingunder the I-5 bridge and entering thePenasquitos Lagoon and even TorreyPines State Park.

There are also other issuessuch as:a) safety for bicyclists and pedestri-

ans now commuting on the road,b) federally endangered lightfooted

clapper rails are now habitating inthe area, and

c) the lagoon is a listed "impairedwater body" which is protectedfrom additional pollutant loadsunder the Clean Water Act.

If you are interested and canhelp, please call give me a call.Thank you,

Eric Bowlby, Chair, ExecutiveCommittee (PH# 6192849399).

Help save . . .

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One Store,

Every month, WE, as a groupare spending tens of thousands ofdollars purchasing our everydaypersonal care products, household,

nutraceuticals, functional foodsand pharmaceutical products fromassorted stores who are making allthe money.

WE, now have a choice ofkeep buying the same old way andmake the stores richer or simplyswitch stores and buy online or by1800# our personal care productsand this unique store will profitshare directly with you. We hopeyou will join others who are DO-NATING part of their profits di-rectly to our chapter.

WE have this ONE STORE,ONE CHANCE to join together andbuy our needed products, receivea monthly profit sharing check anddrastically increase our donationsto our chapter.

Remember we are each cur-rently spending our money on likeitems each and every month andthis is a golden opportunity to raise$10,000 to $12,000 each and ev-ery month in donations for ourchapter. Can our chapter afford tolose this new found money everymonth? Your portion is in your

hands.NOW WE CAN RAISE THIS

AMOUNT OF DONATIONS EACHMONTH by simply transferring ourmoney that we are currently spend-ing on like items, start using theseenvironmentally safer productsand share part of the m onthlyprofit sharing checks with ourchapter or do not change and lose$120,000 to $144,000 per year!!

Simply switch and shoponline or by 1800# up to 200 en-vironmentally safer, chemically free

products for you, our waterways,ocean and club to benefit.

ONE STORE, ONE CHANCEto use this unique opportunity tohelp make our club financiallystable.

The few minutes of any ques-tions and paperwork for you toswitch stores can be done over thephone or by fax with Ken Kiser at17607418795 or [email protected]

One ChanceJUNE 29-JULY 4/THU-TUE

YOSEMITE BACKPACKS

JULY4BUSTRIPAn unusual trip! Two buses

provide five days in the YosemiteHigh Country. Four backpackstravel between the Tioga Road and395 north of Lee Vining, crossing theSierra Crest. The other four back-packs provide a variety of Yosemitescenes. Trips leave from thePenasquitos Park & Ride on Thurs-day at about 6 p.m.; return lateTuesday.

Trip descriptions are tentativeand itineraries subject to snow

conditions and changes in the field.Both Tioga and Hwy 395 trailheads

are firm. Some assistants areneeded. Contact Mike Fry, Bus TripsChair, at 858-566-3851.

To reserve a space, send trippreferences and $20 deposit payableto Sierra Club Bus Trips (or pay-ment in full of $145 for members,$155 for non-members) with twoSASEs to: Mary Watson, 907 CornishDr, Encinitas, CA 92024. Forinformation only, send one SASE.

Coord: Mary Watson 760-632-8751

*BUS ONE*TRIP #1:Whit e Wolf to Twin Lake s/ S12E

Ldr: Mike FryAsst : TBA

Scenic 50-mile backpack for experi-enced, hardy backpacker s. Experience

Tuolumne River's Grand Canyon beauty.Explore Rodgers Canyon and cross SeavyPass.

TRIP #2:Polly Dom e to Virginia Lake s/ M8C

Ldr: Paul ine Jim ene z 619-660-9898Asst: Bob Butle r

Polly will take you past Tenaya Lakeand the Polly Dome, stopping near Glen

Aulin to visit some of the spectacular fallsin the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River.

Then we'll turn north up Cold Canyon andVirginia Canyon. Possible side tr ips couldinclude Miller and McCabe Lakes. Greatscenery with lots of variety.

TRIP #3:Tuolom ne Mdws to Agne w Mdws/ H11D

Ldr: Starla Rivers 858-67 3-08 86Asst: Dan Anderson

This challenging backpack takes usfrom Yosemite south to Mammoth Lakes.

We wi ll t ravel up L ye ll Canyon, ov erDonahue Pass, and down into Agnew Mead-ows. No layover days.

TRIP #4 : Valley Rim / M4CLdr: Brad Buffe tt

Asst : TBACamp above Lehamite Falls, 1,000 feet

below Porcupine Flat trailhead. Optionalexploratory hikes M4B-S13D to NorthDome, Yosemite Point/Fall s, and EaglePeak. Grand views, majestic groves.

*BUS TWO*TRIP #1Twin Lakes t o Whit e Wolf/ S12 E

Ldr: Gre g Mol lAsst : TBA

Mostly reverses Bus I Trip 1.

TRIP #2

Virginia Lake s/ M8CLdr: Marc y Stint on

Asst: Bob Stint onThis exciting trek through the

spectacular Northern part of Yosemite willstart at Virginia Lakes trailhead, thenover the pass to Summit Lake, proceeddown Virginia Canyon/Return Creek to

Pacific Crest Natl Scenic Trail, then ontothe Pacific Crest/Tahoe/Yosemite Trail toGlen Aulin. We will continue on to

Tuolmne Falls, and finally out toTuolumne Meadows Trailhead. No layoverdays are scheduled, but this could changedepending on trail conditions, weatherand trail miles. No central cook group,individuals can form cook groups at theplanning meeting.

TRIP #3

Green Creek to Twin Lake s/ H9CLdr: Lynn Ne bus

Asst : Mary Watso nOur trail begins in the Hoover Wilder-

ness, passing the many sights of the Vir-

ginia Lakes region and on thru MatterhornCanyon, reputed to be the most spectacu-lar in northern Yosemite. Semi-loop trip,new camp each day, 39 trail miles. Ourpace will allow us to enjoy some exploringalong the way. For experienced backpack-ers in good condition.

TRIP #4Buckeye Creek/ E8A

Ldr: Mike BrownAsst : TBA

An easy trip up Buckeye Creek; one ormore layover days.

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BASIC COL

STANDARD FIRST AID

The next Standard First Aid class will be held May27, 2000 from 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. at the auditorium ofthe American Red Cross Headquarters, 3650 FifthAvenue (Hillcrest Area). This class is intended for ChapterOutings Leaders who lead day hikes and week-end trips,but others may enroll as space is available. The charge is$25 for outings leaders and $40 for non-leader membersof the chapter. Trainees must pay the full fee and applyfor a reimbursement when they are fully qualified asleaders.

The class covers Red Cross Standard First Aid withthe addition of subjects specific to outdoor situations.Also learn how and when to call for help and whatinformation to include for an emergency rescue.

To enroll, mail application to Ellen Shively, 6011

Cumberland St., San Diego, CA 92139. Include yourcheck made out to the Sierra Club and two selfad-dressed, stamped envelopes.

Fee will be forfeited for those who do not notify theinstructor of a cancellation two days prior to the class.

Certified Red Cross First Aid instructors are alwaysneeded to help with this class. If you would like to help,please leave your name and phone number at the chapteroffice or call Ellen Shively at (619)479-3412.

COL STANDARD FIRST AID APPLICATION

Name

_____________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________________________

Sierra Club # _______________________________________

Address

________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Circle: COL Trainee Other

Mail to: Ellen Shively 6011 Cumberland St. San Diego, CA 92139-3116

Enclose a check for the appropriate amount made out toSierra Club and two SASEs.

MAY 6-7/SAT-SUN

CHAPTER OUTING LEADER(COL)TRAINING

Registrar: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 [email protected]

The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, "Toexplore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth..."In order to more effectively carry out this purpose, weneed you as an Outing Leader. To become a Level IChapter Outing Leader ( lead day hikes and car camps),you must:

1. Have been on at least four Sierra Club outings.2. Be a Sierra Club member.3. Be at least 18 years of age.4. Take the Level I Chapter Outing Leader training.5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid card orequivalent.6. Plan, publish, and execute (within one year after theclassroom training) two outings on which you are

evaluated by experienced leaders.

Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involvescompletion of BOTH of the following sessions:

SESS ION ONE:Saturday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. in the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park.Bring a day pack with the equipment you think a leaderwould carry on a day hike. You must also bring a lunchthat will fit in your day pack, note-taking materials, yourSierra Club membership card, and a quart of water. Wemay spend part of the day outside.

Directi on s to the Visitor Center:

F r om I n t er s t a t e 8 : Take I-8 to the Mission Gorge/Fairmount exit. Turn north onto Mission Gorge road. Proceeddown Mission Gorge Road for 4.2 miles. Just past the JacksonDrive intersection, look for the large wooden park sign onMission Gorge Road. Turn left onto Father Junipero Serra Trail.

F rom Rou t e 52 : Take 52 east to the Mast Blvd exit inSantee. Turn left on Mast Blvd, go under the freeway to the firsttra ffic signal (West Hills Pkwy) and turn right. Take West HillsPkwy to Mission Gorge Rd and turn right. Proceed downMission Gorge Rd 2.4 miles (past the Father Junipero Serra Trailentrance to Old Mission Dam and Kumeyaay Lake and Camp-ground). Look for the large wooden park sign on Mission GorgeRoad. Turn right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. (Father

Junipero Serra Trail is between Golfcrest Drive and Jackson

Drive.)There is a map online at http://www.mtrp.org/scripts/

mtrp/directions.asp. The Visitor Center phone number is 619-668-3275.

SES SION TWO:Sunday, May 7, early morning toearly afternoon. Exact place and time will be announcedat the Saturday session.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING, send e-mailto [email protected] or call Karen Smith at 619-422-3236. (Call 9 a.m. to 9 p.m . only, please.) Include yourfull name and your home telephone number in yourmessage. DEADLINE to register is 9 p.m. Tuesday, May2, 2000. No late registrations will be accepted.


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at Foster LodgeSaturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25

The Sierra Photo Section again brings you a weekend in the

beautiful setting of the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodge in the LagunaMountains. It will be packed with instructive and entertaining

workshops on a variety of photographic topics.

All levels of photographic experience are welcome: If youvebeen wanting to improve your outdoor photography skills, or evenif you are a complete photographic novice, then this workshop

weekend is for you.

Activities will include such topics as:Outdoor photography for the absolute beginnerWhat equipment do I need?Understanding exposurePhotographic compositionClose-up photographyMaking flash work for youAll about filtersIntroduction to large-format photography

ALSO:Local hiking and photographingSaturday evening slide-sharing and critiqueSaturday pot luck dinnerSunday morning breakfast, provided by thePhoto Section

This is limited to 40 participants, so reserve early. The fee is$40 for general public, $30 for Sierra Club members, and $25 forPhoto Section members. Truly a bargain. Older children are

welcome. (Sorry, no pets.) For more information, please call DonRidgway: 619-588-1099. We will send you an informational flyeron receipt of your reservation.

SIGN ME UP!for the Photo Section Lodge Weekend

My check for $__________ , payable to Sierra Photo Section, isenclosed. IMPORTANT!Enclose a stamped, self-addressed enve-lope so we can mail your confirmation. Please mail to SCPS Lodge

Weekend, c/o Don Ridgway, 659 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA92020

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip__________________________________________________

Ph. #________________________ Membership #_____________________

PHOTO WORKSHOP

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Bequests have played akey role in the Sierra Clubsenvironmental success overthe years.

Planning now may makeyour give more meaningfuland reduce taxes on your

estate. We have many giftoptions available. We caneven help you plan a gift foryour local Chapter. For moreinformation and confidentialassistance, contact:

Sage Kuhn, Sierra ClubPlanned Giving Program,85 Second Street, 2nd Floor,San Francisco, CA 94105(419) 9775639 or e-mail:[email protected]

Bike rides on road and trailWeekends at Anza Borrego

& Warner SpringsPotluck suppers and more...

For a free newsletter,phone our hotline 6193388420

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Bicycle Section


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EMPLOYMENT

EDITOR/DESKTOP PUBLISHERfor theHi Sierran . See job descrip-tion on page 9.

FOR SALE

WEBERS MINERALShas won-derful jewelry of gold, silver, gem-stones, pearls, amber, Roman glass,etc. Tumblers, geodes, bookends,carvings, antiquities. Great gif ts,unusual objects. (760) 4364350.

DEAD FISH AND OTHER FOS-SILS.Ferns, teeth, bones, leaves,plants, amber, trilobites, ammo-nites, eggs, crinoids, seeds, birdtracks, shells. Beautiful condition!Webers Minerals, 605 San DieguitoDrive, Encinitas. (760) 4364350.

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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 members

and $20 for nonmembers plus$.50 for eachadditiona l word.

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

Vista, CA 91915.

Jul y / Aug . 2000 deadl ine i s

June 1 , 2000.

SERVICES

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 8882912416. Referencesavailable.

TRAVEL

NORTHERN IRELAND, SEPT. 8-24, $2,490 and COSTA RICA NOV.7-20, $2,175. Both include airfare,taxes, transfers, accommodations,transportation, breakfasts, dinnersand most entrance fees. Call Hansor Diane (858) 2772911 for bro-chure. cst 101460940.

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VILLAS IN TUSCANY, ITALY forrent. Close to h istorical sights andFlorence. Reasonable. Car rentals,

flights available. Good rates. CallKathy Lamb at6194683231 orTravel Conn oisseur6194621000,[email protected],Website:Originaltravel.com

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D i s c o u n t s : 1 0 % m e m be r s ; 2 0 % CO Ls a n d C h a irs

3 820 Ray St reet

San Diego, CA 92 1 04(One block east of 30th, one block south of University,

in the community of North Park)I n a d d it i o n t o o u r w i d e s e l e c t i o n o f bo o k s , w e a l s o

fea t u re : Ma p s o n CD R o m , S i erra C l u b D a y p a c k s ,

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M F, 12 noon 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 3 p.m. (Call before coming down!)

(619) 2991797

BOOKS: for free catalog of usedand rare mountaineering, polar,skiing, central Asia, expedition

books, contact J.P. Books, Box 10884,Portland, OR 97296; tel/fax: (503)2273308.

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RENTALS

FOSTER LODGE CABIN. Enjoyglorious days, starfilled nights,and the beauty and serenity of t heLaguna Mountains, just one hourdrive from San Diego. Rent theFOSTER LODGE for your familyand friend parties, weddings orHolidays for only $200 for the first20 people. For information and res-ervations, call Mary Eggen (760)4531615.

DidYouForget?

In March we sent out an appeal to each ofour members, asking for contributions directly

to your chapter.

These contributions really do make a differ-

ence to us, and are an important part of ourchapters budget.

When you make a donation to the chapter,you support the Sierra Clubs work in your

own backyard. You allow us to continue our

work to protect wilderness and wildlife, toimprove the quality of life in our cities, and to

promote the enjoyment of nature.

Please be as generous as you are able

remember, these funds directly affect yourway of life in your neighborhood.

Thank You

Weve looked everywhere for your

response to our March appeal

Shop On-line!www.sierraclub.org/ cha pters/ sandiego/ BOOKSTORE


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You have a personal invitation to join us for aweekend that may influence the rest of yourlife. This annual event, Nature Knowledge

Workshop (NKW), is one of the two big Sierra Club events

of each year (the other is the Wilderness Basics Course).It combines educational and appreciation of our preciousand dwindling natural resources with a sharing andbuilding of new friendships. We hope you will leave theweekend with a renewed vigor towards a society respect-ing and preserving all living cohabitants.

Location: The Sierra Club's scenic Foster Lodge on Mt.Laguna (el. 5800 feet, San Diego County.)Date: Friday evening through Sunday noon. Pick eitherweekend June 24 or June 911.Cost: $80 per Sierra club member. $90 per nonmember.This covers:

1. Six full and nutritious meals created by Sheena

Bradbury Myers and staff.2. Two nights' lodging either in the Lodge or tentingon the grounds

3. A complete naturalist manual.4. Bluegrass concert Friday evening.5. Evening workshops on a variety of subjects given by

biologists and laybiologists. Subjects includeplants, mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, Indianhistory/lore, ecology/conservation, astronomy andmore.

6. Daytime nature hikes led through chaparral, forestand meadow ecologies.

7. Yoga and meditation.8. A NKW Tshirt to each participant.

Need further proof? Ask anyone who has previouslyparticipated. The NKW usually fills up early (followed by along waiting list). Please apply promptly. For moreinformation, call Lee Siegel at 6195833261.

To register, send the following to Lee Siegel , 52 24Pros perity Lane, San Diego, CA 92 11 521 43 :

Names (s)__________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________________ State______________ ZIP______________

Phone (home)______________________________(work)_________________________________

Amount sent ($80 member, $90 nonmember, payable to Sierra Club):_______________

WHICH WEEKEND? June 24 June 911

Sierra Club membership number(s):_______________________________________________

Age_____________ Where did you grow up?________________________________________

Occupation (or previous if retired)_________________________________________________

FridaySunday: Jun e 24 OR Jun e 911WORKSHOP 2000

1. This filledout coupon (one coupon for each personapplying).

2. A check $80 per Sierra Club member, $90 pernonmember, payable to Sierra Club.

3. Two selfaddressed, stamped envelopes (for twoseparate mailings).

Walk for theEnvironment

Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 8:30 a.m.

Walk begins and ends at 6th and Laurel in

San Diego's Balboa Park

Win a prize . . .

Thermometer zipper pull to first 50 entrants Water bottle for ALL entrants Tshirt for all those who raise at least $50 Prize for the walker who raises the most money

Please plan to join us for this beautiful 5K walkand fundraiser on beautiful trails through BalboaPark. We'll be walking on the magnificent bridle trailwhere you can enjoy the lush greenery, trees, birdsand other creatures who live in our environment.

Call the Sierra Club office at 619-299-1743 forinformation on how you can volunteer for this annualWALK to raise funds for our San Diego Chapter.

Mail this completed form with the donations to theSierra Club, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 921043623or bring with you to the WALK.

Mail this participant form to Sierra Club, 3820 RaySt., San Diego, CA 921043623 with selfaddressedstamped envelope and check payable to Sierra Club, SanDi ego Ch a pter.

Na me________________________________________________________

Telephone____________________________________________________

Add ress______________________________________________________

Ci t y , Sta te, Zip ________________________________________________

I am w a lki n g a s a m ember of t he _______________tea m.

Enclosed is my registr at ion fee w hich is not tax ded uct ib leto cover expen ses.

$10 adu lt preregistra t ion

$ 15 adu lt d ayofevent

$ 5 ch ild ages 816 preregis tr ation

$ 10 chil d a ges 81 6 d a yofthe even t

I can't particpa te. Ins tead, h ere's m y taxdeductible contri-

but ion of $______________pay abl e to the Sierra Clu b Found at ion.

I can a lso volunteer: Pr eevent (office, d is tribu ti on, etc.)

Da y of th e Walk for the Environment

My goal is to raise $________________in t axd ed uctibl e

contributi ons t o the Sierra Club , San Diego Chapt er.

Sierra Club, San Diego Chapte r 52 Years

NATURE KNOWLEDGE

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