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HELP TO EDUCATE OFFICIALS SIERRA CLUB EMPOWERS INVESTORS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING CONCERNED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT WILDLANDS AND RIVERS! People who care about the environment will be able to put their From the north coast's to Death Valley, from the money where their hearts are by investing in a new family of bristlecone pine forests of the White Mountains to Sequoia mutual funds announced by Forward Management, LLC, and and Kings Canyon, California has an amazing array of wild- the Sierra Club, America's oldest, largest and most influential lands. But California is losing our remaining wild areas at a grassroots environmental organization. The Sierra Club Funds rapid rate, and new threats arise every day. Just recently, the will select securities for potential investment based on environ- mental and social criteria established by the Sierra Club. The Bush administration announced plans to drill for oil and gas first Funds to be launched are the Sierra Club Stock Fund and in pristine roadless areas on the central coast! Sierra Club Balanced Fund. The Funds may be available to Sierra Club and other organizations have embarked investors as early as January of 2003. on a campaign to show our state leaders just how important "The Sierra Club has a history of exploring innovative saving our wild lands and free-flowing rivers is to ways to effect positive change for our planet," said Carl Pope, Californians. It's important that we let our leaders, such as Executive Director of the Sierra Club. "With the introduction of Governor Gray Davis and Senator Dianne Feinstein, know the Sierra Club Funds, we are helping people use their invest- how many Californians care about saving our wild heritage. ments to protect our air and water, our health and natural her- We are circulating postcards and petitions throughout the itage. state, collecting signatures of Californians from all walks of "These Funds let citizens hold corporations more life. accountable and give businesses incentive to take their respon- Please help by signing the color postcard included sibility to the environment seriously. People who don't want to with this newsletter! We hope to collect tens of thousands of financially support companies that ignore the environment and, these by the end of 2002. If you'd like to do more, we are cir- as a result, put our country and communities at risk, can now culating petitions with the same message to get signatures. embrace investment opportunities that reward companies that You can also download the petition online by going to: share the vision and values of the Sierra Club." www.californiawild.org/pdf/FeinsteinPetition.pdf. (You will need The Sierra Club Funds represent a unique investment Adobe Acrobat Reader to read it.) option in the crowded mutual fund marketplace. Never before Thank you for helping to save California's wildlands has an environmental organization contributed its brand and and rivers for future generations. Please send in your post- investment evaluation criteria to a family of mutual funds. The card today! For more information, please contact ilysia.shat- combination seemed like a natural fit to Forward Management, [email protected]. the investment advisor to the Funds. For more information about starting a local effort, contact Karen "It is rare that a mutual fund family and its investors Maki at [email protected] or (650)366-0577, or Gary Bailey are passionate about what they are investing in," said J. Alan at [email protected] or (408)732-5499. If you are not able to Reid, President of Forward Management. participate in a committee, send your email address to receive occa- "The Sierra Club Funds allow people to invest in our sional forest related action alerts, and help find some potential com- planet's future. But it's really even more than that – it's an mittee members within your chapter. HS opportunity to unite your personal, social and financial inter- ests. That is how we want to reward our investors." EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & POPULATION In addition, the Funds will help to support the efforts of the Sierra Club. Forward Management has agreed to pay the COMMITTEE TO PRESENT PUBLIC FORUM Sierra Club a fee for its aid in identifying securities that meet the Sprawl is presently the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter’s Club's social and environmental guidelines. The Sierra Club can number one environmental focus. Population fuels sprawl, use those revenues to support objectives that include safe- and “predictions” can become self-fulfilling prophesies. With guarding wildlands, curbing urban sprawl, protecting national that in mind make sure to mark your calenders for Thursday forests and working to stop global warming. evening, March 13, when the Executive Committee will team For more information about the Sierra Club Funds, please visit with the Population Committee to break down SANDAG’s www.sierraclubfunds.com or call (888) 827-0121. Please read the prospectus care- controversial population projections to the year 2020. The fully before investing. A registration statement relating to these securities has event starts at 5:30 pm, and will take place at Coco’s been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior Restaurant at 2644 El Cajon Boulevard. Both Sierra Club to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This (communication) Members and the General Public are invited. Be sure to bring shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall a very good appetite and plenty of questions! there be any sale of these securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation All conservation-minded members are advised to or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securi- attend and bring friends! For more information call Bob ties laws of any such State. Coates or Tom Mullaney, 619-795-1753. 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BUSH SIGNS BIG SUR WILDERNESS BILL of more than 200 conservation, business, faith and community groups working to protect California's remaining wild lands California Wild Heritage Campaign: "Future Generations are the Big and rivers. "This spectacularly beautiful mountain range - with Winners" its steep canyons and waterfalls, virgin redwoods, mountain WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush on Thursday, lion and California condor - will remain in its pristine state for- December 19th signed the Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation ever, thanks to the leadership of Congressman Farr." Act of 2002 (H.R. 4750), adding 56,880 acres of California public The Big Sur Wilderness acreage will be added to the lands to the National Wilderness Preservation System, where (202,503 acres) and they will be protected and enjoyed as wild lands for future gen- (14,500), and Pinnacles National Monument Wilderness. erations. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA), Bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the mountainous passed the House of Representatives and the Senate in geography of this coastal range creates a stronghold of wilder- November. ness in an increasingly metropolitan area of the state. "This is a great first step in protecting our local wild "Nearly three in four California voters support perma- lands for generations to come," said Tom Hopkins, a board mem- nent protection of more wilderness and scenic rivers in our ber of the Ventana Wilderness Alliance. "The areas are protected state," continued Van Thull. "We look forward to working with by this important bill - some of the best in California's northern the California delegation in the next Congress to preserve addi- Santa Lucia mountains - contribute to our quality of life and pro- tional special wild places, to guarantee a lasting wild California vide important habitat for plants and animals alike." legacy." The lands that are protected by H.R. 4750 were also "The Big Sur Wilderness bill is our best bet for ensuring included in a larger bill introduced in the Senate by Sen. Barbara the wild places we enjoy today are passed on to future genera- Boxer (D-CA) in May of this year. That bill - the California Wild tions," remarked Rev. Paul Danielson, a local retired Chaplain Heritage Act of 2002 (S. 2535) - proposes to protect over 2.4 mil- from All-Saints Day School in Carmel Valley. "The extraordinary lion acres of wilderness and 400 miles of river throughout the lands included in this legislation will be protected in perpetuity, state. making certain that others will have the same opportunities for "All Californians - and especially their children and recreation and renewal that we have today." HS children to come, are the big winners today," said Traci Sheehan Van Thull, Campaign Director for CWHC - a statewide coalition * This article courtesy of California Wilderness Coalition.

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the Laguna Mountains 12 mi. north of I–8 on Sunrise Highway, across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground. The lodge consists of two cabins. The small one is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club members and their guests (see fee schedule below). The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club groups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Please call for reservations if you are interested in renting the large cabin. The deposit per night is $200 for Sierra Club groups and $240 per night for non-club groups. This fee covers the first 20 people in your group. Both cab- ins are fully equipped and have everything except showers, bedding Foster Lodge and food. Enjoy your weekend!

LODGE COMMITTEE CHAIR: PATRICK JONES: 619-469-1608 SMALL CABIN FEES (WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD) Members Guests CLOSED WEEKENDS: Due to special reserved events, Adults (6–12) Adults (6–12) (65+) the Foster Lodge cabins will be closed during the Day use: $5 $4 $8 $6 $5 following weekends in 2003: May 3-4, June 7-8, June Family: $15 included $25 included 14-15, and October 25-26. Overnight: $7 $5 $12 $6 $5 Family: $22 included $38 included WORK PARTY DATES FOR 2003: Feb. 8-9 and March 15-16. Call Patrick Jones at 619-469-1608 to sign up * Maintenance Chairperson needed for the Foster Lodge Committee to help organize work parties and repairs to the cabins. Construction or property main- and help out. tenance experience helpful. If interested, call Patrick Jones at 619-469-1608 for more information. • Large Cabin Rental/Reservations – Dianne Pietila * Foster Lodge T-Shirts $14 and Small Cabin overnight coupons $5. Great for 858-274-3100 Gifts! Call Mary Eggen at 858-453-1615 to order. • Small Cabin Info. – Susan Parrish 619-478-5188 * Host Training Class - If you're interested in becoming a new host at the • Fundraiser Events only – Bob Spahle 619–224–8990 Lodge, call Susan Parrish at 619-478-5188 for info. page 22 • San Diego Chapter • January/February 2003 • Hi Sierran NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKES OFFICE! Outings At the December 18 meeting of the Executive Committee, we GRADING SYSTEM welcomed newly-elected mem- The grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part, bers Diane Smith, Ken Smokoska a capital letter, refers to the difficulty of the trip; the second part, a number, and Lynne Anne Baker. Richard states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest day; and the last Miller and John Wilks were wel- part, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day. comed back for consecutive DIFFICULTY MILEAGE ELEVATION CHANGE terms of office. ExCom terms E Easy This is the number of Aless than 500 ft. are 2-years. Also, Glenn Torbett M Moderate miles, rounded to the B 500-1,000 ft. was appointed Treasurer (ad H Hard nearest mile, traveled C 1,001-2,000 ft. hoc member) in November, Richard Miller, New Excom Chair S Strenuous on the longest day of D 2,001-3,000 ft. replacing Barbara Amato. the trip. V Very Strenuous E over 3,000 ft. Alex Landon left the ExCom after serving a single term, having served as chapter Vice-Chair in 2002. Ellen Shively, a con- Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going tinuing member, relinquished the Chairmanship that she held for 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to two years. The position of Chapter Chair is an all-consuming 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day. one, filled with both challenges and significant personal growth OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 858–748–4634 opportunities. Ellen deserves a huge show of thanks for her ded- OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 619–660–9898 ication over the past two years. We at the chapter honor the com- (e-mail [email protected]) mitment that Alex and Ellen have demonstrated during their MASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASE years of service. HS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Jim McCleary, 760-294-1627 The newly seated ExCom elected the following officers, (e-mail [email protected] and submit outings to Jim.) who will serve one-year terms as officers: CAR POOL INFORMATION Richard Miller, Chapter Chair For environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car pooling. Ken Smokoska, Chapter Vice-Chair However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, although members may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL and Lynne Anne Baker, Chapter Secretary other trip participants may (or may not) be present at an arranged car pool Congratulations to each of these exceptional environmentalists, location. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for the we are fortunate to have them to represent our local Sierra Club! drivers or the vehicles. Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is based on typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents per mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents per mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls, entrance or parking THANKS! fees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you should still pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost. Sierra Club San Diego would like to thank EL CAJON CAR POOL - Take I-8 to Los Coches Road. Exit south and the following people for their then left on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros. 1252, 1-D, 2001. (Formerly one block south of I-8 at 2nd St exit.) generous donations: GROSSMONT CAR POOL - Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and turn left. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exit MARK ADRIAN, for HP ScanJet 5p scanner, Jackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Ride is next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restaurant’s software, and SCSI cable. half of the lot). EAN OHAC MIRA MESA CAR POOL - From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Take S B , for 17" monitor. the first right into the Park & Ride lot. DAN ANDERSON, for CPU upgrades and fans, MISSION VALLEY CAR POOL - Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Camino 5 memory modules, network cards, graphics de la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and Camino adapters, computer case, floppy drive de la Reina. NORTH COUNTY CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, go JEANNE DAVIES, Camp stove and west toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behind lantern for ICO. McDonald’s. RANCHO BERNARDO CAR POOL - Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Road WILLIAM BUSICK, for 17" on Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than from ViewSonic PS775 CRT Monitor Mission Valley. and Epson Inkjet Printer. RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Go one block west on Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd. LYNN ELLIOT, for HP ScanJet The Park & Ride is on the south (left) side of the street behind the 2p Scanner, adapter card and Unocal gasoline station. CARLSBAD CAR POOL – From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east; SCSI cable. take the first left into the Park & Ride lot. page 23 • San Diego Chapter • January/February 2003 • Hi Sierran JAN 4/SAT/M7C Hike 1291' Fortuna Mountain in Mission Outings CUYAMACA IN WINTER Trails Regional Park. Grand views of Ldr: Lawrence Carleton 858-578-9427 Santee, Lakeside, and more. Meet 8:30am. [email protected] Take I-15 north; exit East Clairemont Mesa Photo, Mike Fry Asst: COL Needed Blvd, continue to its end and park. With luck there will be a storm the day Carpools leave Mission Valley and El before but roads will be clear and we can Cajon 8am. Heavy rain cancels. hike from Paso Picacho up the macadam JAN 11/SAT/E2A road to see trees white with icicles (unfor- BANKER'S HILL gettable). If roads are bad, we'll do an Ldr: Bil Corry 760-402-1830 alternate hike. Essentials including good [email protected] boots required. Phone or email leader to Asst: Needed register and find out about car pool. Paso Join us for a leisurely morning walk Picacho charges modest parking fee. through historic Banker's Hill. We'll be JAN 4/SAT/M6C pausing often to view and learn about the NEW YEAR HIKE & PARTY historic buildings and to admire the beau- LEADER TRAINING (COL I) Ldr: Cheryl Reiff 619-417-5173 ty of the canyons. There are two foot- IN APRIL! [email protected] bridges we'll be crossing over; those Mark your calendars now for April 26 and Asst: Pat Klaasen uncomfortable with heights may want to 27, and then watch for sign-up instructions Meet at Hoot 'n Holler Ranch in Jamul. reconsider. Comfortable shoes, water and in the March/April Hi Sierran if you want View re-growth of Viejas fire burn area as raingear needed. Contact leader to sign up to be an outing leader. Any Sierra Club you hike beautiful Sloan Canyon. Relax and for more info. Limited to 10. member at least 18 years of age can take and snack by Loveland Reservoir. After JAN 11/SAT/E3A training and lead outings. You don't have the hike, enjoy optional potluck dinner. TRAIL BUILDING to be a super athlete. You should have Acknowledge and celebrate the New Year ON MATAGUAY SCOUT RANCH gone on at least four outings first, so that with a simple cleansing ceremony as we Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 you are familiar with our way of doing party around the campfire. Rain cancels. Asst: Needed things. ASierra Club member number Contact is leader to sign up. Deadline is Jan Join us to rebuild trail (no experience need- required in order to sign up for training. If 2, 9pm. you received this bulletin in the mail, your ed) that was damaged by fire-fighting JAN 5/SUN/E6A member number is right above your name crews last summer. We will work in a high on the mailing label. Don't have a number? LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON meadow with good vistas to construct new There's a membership form somewhere in Ldr: Bil Corry 760-402-1830 tread across a meadow damaged by bull- this bulletin, or you can join online at [email protected] dozers. We will also remove brush from www.sierraclub.org. Join NOW, because it Asst: Needed nearby trail. Meet behind the Mataguay takes weeks to get that number. If you Los Peñasquitos means "little cliffs." Join us Conference Center at 9am. Call Rob for miss this training, the next one is in the fall. as we explore the beauty of the little cliffs - details and REQUIRED sign-up. JAN 1/WED/E5A we'll leisurely hike from the east trailhead JAN 11/SAT/M8C to the waterfalls and back. Bring a snack to TORREY PINES WALK INDIAN CREEK LOOP enjoy at the falls. Sturdy shoes, water and BRING THE DOGS Ldr: Sandy Wilson 858-272-9229 rain gear needed. Contact leader to sign Asst: Arleen Tavernier up and for more info. Limited to 10. Ldr: Jo-Ann Scott-Holden 858-558-0308 Asst: Allen Holden Brisk early morning hike, meeting at 8am. JAN 6/MON/H9C Call for more details. Enjoy a winter day in the mountains -- GOAT CANYON TRESTLE great views. Hike part of the time on JAN 3/FRI/E3A Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 Noble Canyon trail, Indian Creek and then POINT LOMA CABRILLO NAT [email protected] the PCT. Dress according to the weather. MONUMENT BAYSIDE TRAIL Asst: Witold Martynowicz Bring lots of water for you and your dog, Ldr: Shelley Warnick 858-945-3554 From the water tank at old Dos Cabezas and your lunch. It's best if your dog has [email protected] Station, out route goes direct to the trestle had some obedience training and socializa- Asst: Lynda Juniper via benchmark Puff. We return by the old tion with other dogs. Call for reservations Meet at 10am. Enjoy views of San Diego construction road to BM Windy and Indian between 6 and 9pm. Bay on gentle trail. Beginners welcome. Hill. Being on trail by 8am requires a JAN 11-12/SAT-SUN/H9D Experience/learn about the coastal sage 5:30am carpool time from Mission Valley. DESERT CANYON BACKPACK scrub ecosystem, among the most diverse, Yes, FIVE THIRTY AM. First timers with threatened habitats in the world. Then look some desert hiking experience always wel- Ldr: Kirk Belles 619-298-5752 for Pacific gray whales from whale over- come, but contact leader first. [email protected] (preferred) look (binocular loan free with picture ID.) Asst: TBA JAN 8/WED/M8C Explore lush and rocky Sheep and/or Video 12-12:35 about the migrating whales. WED IN MTNS Parking $5/car or $15/ annual pass. Cougar canyons northwest of Borrego Reservation required by Jan. 3 at 8 am. Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774 Springs by day, camp beneath the twin- Asst: Needed kling stars as the rim of the earth shutters page 24 • San Diego Chapter • January/February 2003 • Hi Sierran daylight. Potential visits to the Eye, Square JAN 18/SAT/M6 route. Great loop with a great group! Top, or any number of streams, falls, PENASQUITOS CANYON Carpools leave Mission Valley 5:30am. and/or benchmarks. Cross-country and Ldr: Ann Geierman 760-944-3962 New hikers welcome, but contact leader trail hiking. Contact me for details. [email protected] first. JAN 12/SUN/M5B Asst: Tamara Jones JAN 22/WED/M9D DALEY RANCH ENGELMANN Moderate pace, early morning hike to the WED IN MTNS waterfall and back. Enjoy the wildlife and OAK/COUGAR PASS TRAIL Ldr: Paul Kahn 858-277-2695 solitude. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and Asst: Needed Ldr: Tina Pollock 858-675-2077 bring 1 quart of water. Limited to the first Meet at 8:45am. From I-15 take Rancho [email protected] 12. Call or e-mail to sign-up; deadline Jan. Bernardo Rd (it becomes Espola Rd) east 5 Asst: Daniel Ogas 16, 9pm. Moderate afternoon conditioning hike in miles, turn right on Lake Poway Rd and northern Daley Ranch. See rare JAN 18/SAT/M5C park. We'll pass the lake and climb about Engelmann oaks and scenic views of valley “4" TUNA BY THE LIGHT 2200 ft. to the Mt. Woodson summit for center and Escondido while getting into OF THE MOON great views in all directions. Bring water, shape. Sturdy shoes and 1 quart water Ldr: Michael Roth 619-469-6533 lunch, and warm clothing. Carpools leave needed. Call (7-10pm) or e-mail leader for [email protected] Mission Valley and El Cajon 8am. Rain can- directions sign-up. Limited to 15. Asst: PJ Jeffery cels. JAN 12/SUN/M5C How about a crisp, clear, winter night of JAN 25-26/SAT-SUN/E1A COWLES MOUNTAIN fun? Evening hike in Mission Trails Park - INDIAN PASS WILDERNESS AREA - one of my favorites. Bring water, snacks, Ldr: Cecilia Hernandez 619-286-4542 CARCAMP boots, and jacket, plus the usual 10 things. Asst: Needed Ldr: Greg Moll 619-516-1711 We'll hike, check out the views and look for Groundhog Day hike, this will be a moder- [email protected] waterfalls by moonlight. Contact leader ately fast paced hike from the North East Asst: Edie Harmon for details Jan 7-8 from 5 to 8pm. Inclement side of Cowles, bring water, shoes with Imperial and San Diego Counties Desert weather? Bring an umbrella. traction and a jacket. Contact leader for Committee meeting and overnight car required sign-up. Limited to 12. JAN 18/SAT/H16C camp in Indian Pass Wilderness Area. Join SECRET CANYON JAN 15/WED/M7C us and become informed about desert WED IN MTNS Ldr: Rachel Barsman 619-448-3128 issues and concerns. Short day hike on Asst: COL Needed Sunday in Indian Pass area. Contact leader Ldr: Al Holden 858-558-0308 This one-way hike from Pine Valley to for location and more details. Everyone Asst: Needed Horsethief Canyon takes us alongside Pine welcome. Redondo Flat, optional scramble on Gasp and Espinosa Creeks, and in and out of oak Ridge. Walk ridge above trailhead for JAN 25/SAT/M6C groves that were overgrown with poison views; then old Indian trail down to scenic KELLY DITCH (JULIAN) DAY oak the last time I was there. There will be valley, artifact sites. I-8 east to HIKE, FAMILY SECTION a short car shuttle, and all cars will need Campo/Boulevard exit; south 1/2 mile to Adventure Passes. The hike will take Leader: Bob Muldrew 858-292-8405 Old Hwy 80; 1.9 miles east on Hwy 80 to approximately 8 hours. Call leader for Asst: COL Needed McCain Valley Rd. Drive 2.5 miles to end more information starting on Jan. 12th We'll do this famous (and remote) hike of pavement and 0.4 miles on dirt road to between 6-10pm. from Lake Cuyamaca to Heise County big sign "Sacatone View Point". Right on Park — the easiest direction. Acar shuttle Sacatone Rd, 2 miles to mine tunnel and JAN 18/SAT/S10D is involved; you'll need to arrange your park. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8am, EL CAJON MOONLIGHT HIKE own carpool at the starting point. Children El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels. Leader: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 must be at least 8 years old, or have the JAN 17-20/FRI-MON/H15C [email protected] leader's specific approval to go. Bring GRAND CANYON-HAVASU Asst: Needed snacks/lunch. Phone for details and reser- Evening hike by moonlight to the top of El vations. Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830 Cajon Mountain. Bring flashlight, layered Asst: Byron Cook JAN 29/WED/E5A clothing, 2 quarts water and sturdy hiking We'll camp at the falls, take a day off, then WED IN MTNS shoes. Call leader for sign-up. make a day trip to the (or Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884 as far as we feel like) on this 3-night back- JAN 19/MON/M11B Asst: Lois Day pack. $60.00 deposit required made out to CARRIZO - Aslow-paced walk on level trails. We'll Mark Brown, refundable only if replace- BOW WILLOW CANYON LOOP enjoy the views and each other's compan- ment found, to cover Havasu Reservation Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 ionship. Take the West Bernardo Drive off fee. Open to 6. Call ASAP. Any excess [email protected] I-15 East. Go left on Highland Valley Road funds collected will be transferred to the Asst: Gail Hanna and immediately turn right to dirt parking Outings Committee treasury for donation Parking at Carrizo-Rockhouse Canyons lot. Hike starts at 9:00am. Car pools leave to the chapter. junction, we go North into Bow Willow Mission Valley at 8:30am. Rain cancels. Canyon and return by the "single palm" (more outings next page)

page 25 • San Diego Chapter • January/February 2003 • Hi Sierran good walking shoes. To sign up and get FEB 8/SAT/E3A Outings directions, call leader 7-9pm beginning Tuesday, January 28. Adults only please, Ldr: Ann Geierman 760-944-3962 and no pets. [email protected] FEB 2/SUN/S11E Asst: Jennifer Bleha EL CAJON MOUNTAIN Gentle walk ideal for spotting waterfowl and other wildlife. Wear comfortable Ldr: Cecilia Hernandez 619-286-4542 shoes and bring 1 quart of water. Call or e- Asst: Needed mail leader to sign up, deadline Feb. 4, Join us in one of the best conditioning 9pm. hikes in Lakeside, lots of ups and down, about 4,000 feet gain. This is a strenuous FEB 12/WED/M7B hike for experienced hikers. The pace will WED IN MTNS photo, Mike Fry be about 2 miles per hour. Bring lunch and Ldr: AL Holden 858-558-0308 JAN 29/WED/M8B essentials. Contact leader for more details. Asst: Needed WED IN MTNS FEB 3/MON/H9C Myer Valley, based on Schad's hike in his "Afoot and Afield in San Diego County," Ldr: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412 RAINBOW CANYON but with more time and territory for Asst: Needed Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 searching out Native American artifacts. Meet at I-8 Buckman Springs Rest Stop (3 [email protected] Carpools leave Mission Valley 8am, El miles east of S-1 Sunrise Hwy) at 9am to Asst: Witold Martynowicz Cajon 8:15. Take I-8 to Mountain Spring caravan to trailhead and Lake This scenic canyon goes east from S-2 at exit. Go down off-ramp, turn left and wait Morena/Boulder Oaks Trails. Carpools mile 27.5, offering fine exploring within its for caravan to trailhead. Questions? leave Mission Valley 8am, El Cajon 8:15. drainage area. Includes Ghost Mountain to Contact leader. FEB 1-2/SAT-SUN/M9C view the Yaquitepec Ruins. We'll use FEB 15/SAT/E4A SMOKE TREE BACKPACK curiosity routes going back. New members should enjoy this. Contact leader first. PIEDRAS PINTADAS - Ldr: Pat Klaasen 619-582-7407 Carpools leave Mission Valley 5:30am. LAKE HODGES Asst: Larry Klaasen This is a relatively easy but waterless back- FEB 5/WED/E8A Ldr: Tina Pollock 858-675-2077 pack, only 400’ gain in 2 miles to camp. SCRIPPS RANCH LAKE [email protected] Our Sunday exploratory day hike is more MIRAMAR Asst: Daniel Ogas adventuresome. We’ll visit the tinajas, Ldr: Shelley Warnick 858-945-3554 Join us for an evening moonlight hike past then find the trail to the Moly Mine and [email protected] a waterfall and up to a scenic view. Poles Palo Verde Canyon, and attempt the climb Asst: SC Member Needed and headlamp recommended. Ano host wine and cheese gathering will follow. to the spring. Call leader to sign up, leave Our primary goal is exercise, but we’ll also Call or email leader Feb 7-14 to 10pm for phone number and e-mail address. learn a little about chaparral ecosystem. If trailhead and directions. Limited to 20. FEB 1-3/SAT-MON/M10C you’ve attended Nature Knowledge YOSEMITE SKI BACKPACK Workshop, bring handbook. Paved, wheel- FEB 15-16/ SAT-SUN/ M4B chair accessible. No reservations. Meet YAQUI WELL DESERT CAR CAMP Ldr: Fred Gabbard 619-297-6471 near restrooms 3pm. From I-15, proceed [email protected] (preferred) Ldr: Karen Smith, 619-422-3236 east on Mira Mesa Blvd 2 blocks, right on [email protected] Asst: Rob Baum Scripps Ranch Blvd, left on Scripps Lake Leaving from Badger Pass, we'll camp near Asst: Needed Drive to entrance on left. Rain cancels; call Primitive desert camping at Yaqui Well. Bridal Veil Creek for 2 nights and do vari- after 1:00 if unsure. No pets. ous day tours in the area, possibly includ- Easy, slow-paced hikes to Plum Canyon ing Glacier Point, Dewey Point, Ghost FEB 5/WED/M7B (M3B, colorful canyon, great view), Yaqui Forest, and Ostrander Lake. The skiing will WED IN MNTS Well Nature Trail (E2A, birds, plants, water, ghost story), Kenyon Trail (E1A, be mostly novice-level. Winter camping Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412 great vista). Pot luck Saturday night. experience and use of a bear cannister are [email protected] Signup deadline 8pm Sunday, February 9. required. Limited to 9. E-mail leader for Asst: Needed Directions will be mailed. Group max 14 sign up or more information. Trek northernmost reaches of Cuyamaca persons, adults only, no pets. FEB 2/SUN/E3A Rancho State Park along meandering sec- FEB 17/MON/H10C BALBOA PARK GARDEN WALK tions of the Calif. Hiking and Riding Trail to Pedro Fages Monument in tne Lagunas - GRAPEVINE AND SENTENAC PEAKS Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 - with halts at nature interpretives and Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 Asst: Needed Stonewall Mine. Car shuttle return to trail- [email protected] Beat the Saturday crowds - early morning head. Carpools leave Mission Valley at Asst: Gail Hanna slow-paced walk through several of Balboa 8am. Rendezvous 9am at Hwy 79 trail- Trailhead is Plum Canyon turnout at mile Park's gardens. We'll see two desert gar- head parking 1.1 miles north of Paso 74, Hwy 78. Route goes into Bitter Spring dens, a lush, palm-filled ravine, a rare Picacho campground. Contact leader if Canyon and up to Grapevine Peak. We kauri tree, and a butterfly garden. Wear severe winter conditions threaten. lunch at a high viewpoint and go down an page 26 • San Diego Chapter • January/February 2003 • Hi Sierran easy ridge to cross Hwy 78. Then it's (swimming anyone?). Come along for a MAR 8-9/SAT-SUN/V10E straight up to Sentenac's summit to work taste of spring. Bring lunch and snacks, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, its ridge down to the trailhead. This popu- boots, 2 quarts water, jacket, plus the usual BOUNDARY PEAK lar hike is good for newcomers, but contact 10 things. Call/e-mail leader for details Feb SKI MOUNTAINEERING SECTION leader first. Carpools leave Mission Valley 5-6, 5 to 8pm. Inclement weather? We'll Co-Ldrs: Alvin Walter and Reiner Stenzel at 5:30am. find a restaurant with hot chocolate. [email protected] FEB 19/WED/M9C FEB 22/SAT/H8C TI: Boundary Peak, Nevada's highest. Ten WED IN MTNS DEVILS SLIDE TRAIL miles, 5,000 feet round trip. Intermediate or better skiing ability and stamina Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242 BRING THE DOGS required. Send e-mail with experience to Asst: Needed Ldr: Jo-Ann Scott-Holden 858-558-0308 co-leaders. Ellie Lane saddle and Iron Mountain on a Asst: Allen Holden different trail. From I-15, go east on Enjoy a winter day in the mountains great MAR 23/SUN/E5A Scripps Poway Pkwy, north on Hwy 67, to views. Hike the Devils Slide Trail and more. SANTA ROSA PLATEAU trailhead 80 yards south of the Poway Rd Dress according to the weather. Bring lots Ldr: Chris Landa 858-586-1346 intersection. Park on the east side of Hwy of water for you and your dog, and your Asst: Needed 67. Meet at 9:00am, bring water and lunch. lunch. It would be better if your dog has Join us for a pleasant stroll through grass- Car pools leave Mission Valley and Los had some obedience training and socializa- lands and oaks in Riverside County. If Coches at 8:00am. Heavy rain cancels. tion with other dogs. If there is snow there, lucky, we will see endangered Chocolate FEB 22-23/SAT-SUN/E1A we will think of something else. Call to Lilies and many other wildflowers. Lunch INDIAN PASS WILDERNESS AREA reserve between 6 and 9pm. at an adobe ranch house under a great oak CARCAMP FEB 26/WED/E5A tree. $2 donation to the Nature Conservancy. Call the leader for more Ldr: Greg Moll 619-516-1711 WED IN MTNS details and reservations. [email protected] Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Edie Harmon Asst: Needed APR 17-22/THU-TUE/S13E Imperial and San Diego Counties Desert Aslow-paced hike on Daley Ranch in chap-GRAND CANYON FOR EASTER Committee meeting and overnight car arral, meadow and trees. Take I-15 to El Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830 camp in Indian Pass Wilderness Area. Join Norte Pkwy, East to La Honda Dr, and 1 Asst: Byron Cook us and become informed about desert mile to main gate and parking. Meet at Join us in the continuation of our tour of issues and concerns. Short day hike on 8:45am. Carpools leave Mission Valley and the "Esplanade." We'll take the Boucher Sunday in Indian Pass area. Contact leader El Cajon at 8am. Trailhead at Hermit's Rest to the Tonto for location and more details. Everyone FEB 26/WED/M9C Trail to South Bass Trailhead in this 5-night welcome. WED IN MTNS exploratory, 40-mile backpack. Experienced, very fit backpackers only. FEB 22-23/SAT-SUN/E2A Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774 Required $30 deposit made out to Mark “POCKETS" OF THE NORTH Asst: Needed Brown, refundable only if replacement WILDERNESS Afirst! See the NW Daley Ranch in the found, to cover National Park fee. Open to Ldr: Howard Kellogg 760-344-7346 Cougar Ridge area. Open country, multiple six. Call ASAP. Any excess funds collected [email protected] views, varied terrain. From El Norte will be transferred to the Outings Asst: Pauline Jimenez Pkwy/Broadway in Escondido, drive north Committee treasury for donation to the Escape into the emerald landscape of a 4.3 miles to Cougar Pass Rd. Go 1.3 miles on chapter. palo verde/ironwood forest on a merry the Cougar Rd to the Daley parking area backpack into the eastern edge of the (Thomas 1089 H4). Meet 8:45. Bring lunch, MAY 23-26/FRI-MON/V10E Algodones Dunes Wilderness. Great water, boots, jacket. Carpools leave Mission SKI MOUNTAINEERING, opportunity for wildlife sightings and pho- Valley 8am. Rain cancels. TABOOSE BASECAMP tography in the dunes environment. Climb MAR 8/SAT/E2A SKI MOUNTAINEERING SECTION, SPS the dunes for the passing of "el sol," then TRAIL BUILDING SE PART skitter down to storytelling around a OF WARNER RANCH Co-Ldrs: Reiner Stenzel and Alvin Walter buddy burner campfire. Beginner back- [email protected] packers welcomed. Contact leader begin- Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 TI: Taboose Basecamp: Ski and climb ning 2/10. Asst: Needed Cardinal, Striped, Gooddale, Split, Join us in building trail (no experience Vennacher Needle. For experienced back- FEB 22/SAT/M8C needed), between Barrel Springs and the AGUA CALIENTE CREEK - country skiers. E-mail experience, address CR&HT. Come see how quickly new and h/w phones to co-leaders. AN EARLY ITCH FOR SPRING growth is coming up in the burned areas as Ldr: Michael Roth 619-469-6533 a result of recent rains. We will probably [email protected] repair tread that was damaged by this past Asst: PJ Jeffery summer's flash flood. Call Rob for Come scratch that itch -- warm sunny day REQUIRED sign-up and directions to meet- in winter (maybe), shaded cottonwood ing point (somewhere on Thomas Guide trail (sometimes), small stream crossings p 409 L9).

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