L u m b er ja Faye 2 Grand B-Side Players at The Alley Canyon N ick Wood Etcetera Editor Ita& sin t IPre yd-ryr different, with the relatively straight-up rock of "Souldier" coexisting with the Latin-jazzy "Baila" and the rave-up title track. Their live show is rumored to be explosive, with all seven members of the winters The B-Side Players are one of the best bands in recent memory to revive the group playing multiple instruments and adding vocal harmonies to the dense­ classic "East L.A.'' sound of the '70s, when it was the signature of acts like ly layered sound. The players have toured with Ben Harper and Papa Roach, A i j j s o x Toth WAR and Santana. giving clues to the versatile pature of the band Etcetera Writer Slightly Stoopid is the and the live show. If they can impress taciturn top act on Skunk Ben Harper fans as well as the rock kids at a Flagstaff, moreover the records, the label that Roach show, then they are probably worth a look. entire northern portion of brought Sublime to Adding more fire to the show will be the Arizona, is a very popular the masses. This SoCal punk-reggae sound of Slightly Stoopid. site for outdoor sports. Thursday, Jan. 31, The core members. Miles (guitar and vocals) and The Grand Canyon, an both of these musical­ Kyle (bass and vocals), will be performing with enormous natural structure ly diverse acts will various other musicians who will provide the along the northern border of plav at The Alley. beats and additional instrumentation. One can Arizona, attracts many visi­ The B-Side Players never predict urtfil the day of the show how tors each year. Sedona and released their first many members will be in the band, so showing Oak Creek Canyon, just album, "Movement," up is the only way to find out. south of Flagstaff, are popu­ this past September, The Slightly Stoopid sound makes it obvious lar sites among campers and so it was somewhat wfrvy they share a label with Sublime and the hikers. During the winter overlooked in the lx>ng Beach Dub All Stars. The now-famous mix­ season, however, those who wake of the events of ture of dub, punk and endemic to enjoy the outdoors fear the the month. Once dis­ Southern California was made famous through possibilities are limited. This covered, however, it's the efforts of Sublimed late frontman, Bradley is quite false; the possibilities not easily forgotten. Nowell. Nowel I discovered Slightly Stoopid, and for outdoor activities during Their sound is very signed them to his nascent label, where they fit the winter an* numerous. reminiscent of early right in with Sublime, then the undisputed stars Students making the deci­ WAR, and they even of their brand of Californian genre-mixing. sion to attend the Mountain cover the classic The band has toured with acts like , Campus most likely consider “Spill the Wine" on the album. For more contemporary influences, one has to , Black Eyed Peas and The Vandals, who all dug the "Stoopid" sound the landscape and outdoor dig a little deeper, but the B-Side Players are very reminiscent of current East enough to invite them on the road. recreation possibilities before L.A. bands like and Los Mocosos. The crowd at Thursday's show should be pretty varied, with MEChA types coming here. Camping, fish­ "Movement" is a fairly straightforward collection of Latin-tinged and rubbing shoulders with tattooed punks. Tickets for the show will be available ing, hiking, rock climbing, rock tunes with recurring themes of unity, peace and "brown pride." What dis­ at Gopher Sounds and at the door for S12. skiing and snowboarding are tinguishes the B-Side Players, though, is the quality of the songs. Every tune is among the many choices one has for outdoor recreation activities. The growing pop­ ularity of such interests cre­ ates a business in Flagstaff for outfitter companies and outdoor supply stores. Canyon Fix pi orations, How much methane, per year, does a cow produce? communication tor some people. Inc., a Flagstaff company -MacGamet Becker Before I give my advice on this question, 1 am first going to give an example of a authorized by the National DearMacGarret, couple. An old friend — wellcall h a Sharon— met a boy named Pete. Sharon had Park Service, conducts expe­ At -first, I was a little taken aback by this question due to its obviously humorous been using the Internet one night when she found herself talking to-Fete online. The ditions to the Grand Canyon. intent. But it is my job to answer your questions, no matter what I could not find two found that they had a lot of common interests and deckled to start "Instant The outfitter company brags how much methane one single am produces becausc of the vast amounts of cows Messaging* each other on a regular basis. After months of "talking" and getting to of its renowned tours, recent­ that exist, which all have different diets. But I did find some other interesting infoi- know each other oniine, they worked up toa phone relationship, and then to an actu­ ly noted in The Chicago mation that I thought would be helpful in discovering the truth about cows and their al dating relationship in person. It has been two years now, and the couple is still T ribune. Canyon methane production. together and madly in love. This story shows that love has a mind of its own,and we Explorations, Inc. offers After a bit of research, I discovered a true concern behind a cow's gas. Methane b do not choose love— it chooses us. hikes and two-week-long is an extremely strong gas that is 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide in caus­ However, when talking to someone online, be cautious beca use you never know adventures throughout the ing global warming. This is an important environmental factor to consider to saving if the other person is being honest or not. Do your research and use your instincts. Grand Canyon. our ozone layer. Cattle produce approximately 100 million tons of methane per year Time is important. Do not tell your Bfe story in one evening. Also, be safe and do not Canyon Outfitters supplies This is making environmentalists very nervous, causing them to run different teS the person where you live or even your last name. Ordfoe encounters have ended its customers with a free dietary tests to reduce the amount of methane produced by cows. The methane is to murder, so use your head. Check out the person's profile and if something does Sleeping Gear Unit for the created by microoi^anisms in the cow's stomach, breaking down the fodder the ani­ not sound right or you fed that they are pushing you too hand, then getaway and overnight trip as well as mule mal has eaten. Most often the gas is released through their mouths, not the other end, disconnect. If enough time has passed, this person checks out and you feel read} to serv ice for approximately $50. so get the laughs out now. By changing the type of food served to cows, the amount meet them, then choose a public place and do not go alone. Abo, let people know Grand Canyon tour guide of methane created from the microorganisms can be reduced. Ihis inayiedhxe glob­ where you are going and with whom you are going to be meetn%. Remember this • John Shkolnik offers his cus­ al warming in the end. oouid be either the love of your life, or a serious danger. tomers day and overnight hik­ Is it OK to dale someooe you meet online? In any relationship, judgment is required. You have to listen to your instincts and ing options. -Heather Hammons determine if this is someone you are really interested in. Generally, people tend to Dear Heather, rash into relationships and not think thing* through, and Ws snot a situation where you can just act now aid think later. This is a question that many peopteare unsure about Today acoMB to the Internet see Canyon, is becoming more and more common. From emails becoming more useful than Write to Annie a t Annie AnswersJo c The Lumberjack P.O. Box 6600 Flagstaff, AZ 86011. * page 3 Anyone with a seriousproblem should consult with a psychologist P a g e 3 J a n . 3 0 F k b . 5 , 2 0 0 2 Grand Canyon time is now Hot times in the cold continued from page 2 C a ssa n dr a K n ud sen ' trail that heads off to the right alongside the river. Follow These tours are more geared for families and those Etcetera Contributor it a quarter mile and you'll come to another river crossing. who do not have the experience of frequent hiking. Day You're gently resting up against the rock wall, your This one is narrow hikes take place entire body — with the exception of your head — sub­ and shallow, but it on Cedar Ridge merged in what feels like heaven. There are no lights, but has a very fast cur­ down the south an infinite number of stars are above. You're taking a hot rent that can knock trail of the Grand bath out in the midcfle of the woods. The naked hippies you down. Follow Canyon. Options who were at first strangers are now friends. • the path again for for weekend If this sounds like a fantasy you'd like to make a reali­ another five min­ hikes depend on ty, then go do it. The winter is one of the best times to take utes until you see a the experience of advantage of Arizona's many natural hot springs. small rock pile that the hiker. For According to the Flagstaff locals, there are hot springs marks a hardly those who have ranging from warm springs of about 70 degrees noticeable trail off less experience, Fahrenheit to steam springs above 150 degrees to the left. Take this the South Kaibab Fahrenheit. The springs are within a four-hour drive from for just a few min- Trail is used; Flagstaff. Although there are several to choose from, the • utes and it will hit however, if you local favorite seems to be Verde Hot Springs with its aver­ the river one last are an experi­ age temperature of 104 degrees Fahnrenheit and its short time. It is recom­ enced hiker, the driving time of just under two hours. mended that here Bright Angel "It's absolutely amazing, entrancing, memorable, and a you shed all clothes Trail is a better learning experience. I can't believe it, man," said Flagstaff that are intended to option. resident Trip Sheehan. "The cold sucked, but it was more be kept dry and Whichever your than worth it." hold them over preference, one To get there, take 1-17 south and get off at the Camp your head as you must travel three Verde exit by McDonald's. Go east on.the main road and cross the chest- miles down the turn left at the stoplight after you get through town. Take high ice water. It's canyon in order a right on Fossil Springs Road towards Childs. Follow the a short cross and then you have arrived. to see the Colorado River. Tours throughout the Grand sign that says “Verde Hot Springs," which will be a right- As for the longer and less-cold route, just ask your fel­ Canyon are promised not to disappoint the hiker. hand turn heading down into the canyon. Don't be low campers. I don’t want to give away too much of the Local outdoor supply stores have become popular thrown off by the good 45 minutes of driving on the dirt mystery of what you will find, but it is guaranteed that among those who enjoy outdoor activities Babbitt's, locat­ roads alongside of a fatal cliff to your right. This road can the encounter will be well worth the journey. It is an ed in downtown Flagstaff, sells outdoor gear from camp be dangerous: It's narrow and winds around sharp unspoken rule that this route should only go by word-of- ing equipment to rock climbing ropes and outdoor cloth­ curves. The road ends near a campsite. Pitch your tent, mouth. ing necessities. Because of Flagstaff's closeness to the cook your Ramen and then prepare for the journey. "Time stands still there and it is immaculate. It's a Grand Canyon, several other stores throughout the city of It's quite a task to find the actual springs, but there are haven — it's beautiful,” said Kevin Dobbin, a camper Flagstaff specialize in outdoor gear. two ways to get there: the long, not-so-cold way or the who found the hot springs on his own after searching the Flagstaff is a great city to live in. The numerous possi­ short, borderline-suicidal route. For all you "Mission: Web. "There are hills and a waterfall and trees, and every­ bilities of an outdoor Flagstaff are just around the comer; Impossible" buffs, your trek begins at the river's edge one is so chill. I'm not alone when I claim that there is no whether you enjoy the Grand Canyon or, to the south, Oak next to the campgrounds. It's about a 30-yard-cross better place to relax and catch a warm piece of mind in the Creek Canyon, NAU is an ideal place to be a student. through thigh-high, ice-cold water. Once you reach the middle of winter than the Verde Hot Springs. There you shore, walk a few steps uphill until you see a small dirt are free to be who you are." How to survive winter camping

J fjsmfeh M illiga n Etcetera Writer teach the course. expected to give interested participants a great time and some "Where the class will take place really depends on the useful information, Wood said. The idea of camping under a pile of freezing ice doesn't snow conditions, " Wood said. "Here we send out scouts and "He is a phenomenal instructor and is going to be great on sound like the summer cam pouts with the family back home, look for the perfect location." the trip, " Wood said. but after a winter survival class with NALJ's Outdoor Not only does the class teach the physical things that can The only question one might ask is what would be the ben­ Recreation program, it can be an enjoyable experience. be done to survive in the wintertime, but it also informs stu­ efit of camping in the snow, instead of waiting for the sum­ The program offers a winter survival class that can help dents of winter ecology and natural history. mertime? any individual be more environmentally conscious and self­ The trip costs $106 for students, $116.60 for-faculty mem­ Because it is a different experience. Wood explained. He sufficient in any winter setting. bers and 5127.20 for community members. The cost includes said the feeling of being in a surrounding that is different and "You're definitely going to leam the basics and be pre­ food, transportation, instruction, snow shovels, saws

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