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Old Car got you down?Do you have a vehicle you havewanted to get rid of but don’twant to hassle with selling it?Why not donate it to the San Diego Chapter of the SierraClub? You can do this by visiting www.cars4causes.net, orcalling (800)766-2273, or by sending an email to:c4c@cars4causes.net. Make sure to tell them that thedonation is for the Sierra Club Foundation, San DiegoChapter so we receive the funds. Thank you!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: GEOFFREY SMITH, 619.299.1741

2nd Saturday Each MonthSIERRA CLUB BOOKSTORE from 6-9 pm

Ray Street in North Park comes alive with the sights andsounds of original music, art writings and poetry. Celebratethe richness of the arts with the Sierra Club Bookstore and

other merchants of Ray Street as we all open our doors for anevening of entertainment.

UPCOMING EVENTS: MARCH 8 - Thomas Kerrigan shows a collection of his

ceramic art.APRIL 12 - Landscape painter Joan Boyer shares her oil and

watercolor work.

The Sierra Club Bookstore is open M-F from 12-5 pm619.299.1797

GALLERY@SIERRACLUBSANDIEGO.ORGHTTP://WWW.SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/GALLERY

LESSONS AVAILABLE!

www.houseofstrings.com619-280-9035 • 3411 Ray St.,

San Diego, CA 92104

HOUSE OF STRINGS MUSICDulcimers • Mandolins • Guitars

Fiddles • Banjos • Harps

FOR MORE INFO., PLEASE CALL MARTHA AT 619-299-1741

Hi all, One of the goals I’ve had since I first took this job was to havea balanced knowledge of the Chapter and all of its aspects.After 5 years of scheduling conflicts I finally managed to takethe Chapter Outings Leader (COL), Level I, training course. Iwas totally impressed by the knowledge, skill, and organizedefforts of Karen Smith, our COL Trainer. She and her assistantswere awesome! We are extremely fortunate in this chapter tohave so many leaders with such dedication and skill. Theymake our chapter the best!

Part of the requirement for becoming a COL is to leadtwo evaluated outings. My first was a New Years’“Conservation Awareness” hike through some recoveringchaparral country in NE Jamul, followed (unofficially) by apotluck and campfire fun.

We hiked through an area that had been burned a cou-ple of years before in the Viejas fire, and observed the post-fireplant recovery. It was amazing to see plants growing at all,considering that they are coping with the effects of four yearsof drought, as well as the fire. Some of the plants are so deli-cate and fragile looking that it is hard to believe they are reallythere. Nature is a wonder! We even saw Mountain Lion tracksright on our trail! It was fun trying to determine the size of theanimal.

We were joined by two biologists, one from Fish andGame and one from the Navy. I was graciously assisted by PatKlaasen, and evaluated by expert Larry Klaasen. Both areexperienced, knowledgeable, and versatile COLs. All of myhikers were knowledgeable folk as well. We were very fortu-nate to have such a great wealth of knowledge amongst us andenjoyed sharing our expertise and learning from each other.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, and with Larry’scoaching, learned even more things about COL-ing. All in all Ihave been thoroughly proud to be part of such an exceptionalprogram and group of people. Thanks to you all who makethis possible. I am lucky to even hope to follow in your foot-steps! We are an awesome chapter, everyone!!!!

Happy Trails, Cheryl

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE… A COL!

By Cheryl Reiff, your Chapter Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator

CHERYL (CENTER RIGHT) AND THE GANG TAKE A BREAK IN SLOAN CANYON

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OutingsGRADING SYSTEM

The grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part,a capital letter, refers to the difficulty of the trip; the second part, a number,states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest day; and the lastpart, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day.

OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 858–748–4634OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 619–660–9898(e-mail hiknlady@aol.com)MASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASEHS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Jim McCleary, 760-294-1627 (e-mail jim@jimmc.com and submit outings to Jim.)CAR POOL INFORMATION

For environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car pooling.However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, althoughmembers may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL andother trip participants may (or may not) be present at an arranged car poollocation. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for thedrivers or the vehicles.

Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is basedon typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents permile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents permile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls, entrance or parkingfees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you shouldstill pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost.EL CAJON CAR POOL - Take I-8 to Los Coches Road. Exit south andthen left on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros. 1252, 1-D, 2001. (Formerlyone block south of I-8 at 2nd St exit.)GROSSMONT CAR POOL - Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and turnleft. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exitJackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Rideis next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restaurant’shalf of the lot).MIRA MESA CAR POOL - From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Takethe first right into the Park & Ride lot.MISSION VALLEY CAR POOL - Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp.Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Caminode la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and Caminode la Reina.NORTH COUNTY CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, gowest toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behindMcDonald’s.RANCHO BERNARDO CAR POOL - Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Roadon Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and LagunaMountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than fromMission Valley.RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Rancho PeñasquitosBlvd/Poway Rd exit. Go one block west on Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd.The Park & Ride is on the south (left) side of the street behind theUnocal gasoline station.CARLSBAD CAR POOL – From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east;take the first left into the Park & Ride lot.

Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.

DIFFICULTY MILEAGE ELEVATION CHANGEThis is the number ofmiles, rounded to thenearest mile, traveledon the longest day ofthe trip.

E EasyM ModerateH HardS StrenuousV Very Strenuous

A less than 500 ft.B 500-1,000 ft.C 1,001-2,000 ft.D 2,001-3,000 ft.E over 3,000 ft.

THANKS!Sierra Club San Diego would like to thank thefollowing people for their generous donations:

WANTED!Your Chapter is in desparate need of the following:

VOLUNTEERS:Housekeeper (Pleeeaaase!)Maintenance & RepairCoordinatorBookstore & Office - Misc Wild Heritage ActCampaignersAssistant to Program Chair

INNER CITY OUTINGS:- 2-3 Inner tubes (large size forkids to float on (to use as safetytow for snorkeling next year)- Life vests - all sizes - Pans (with calphalon bottom ortitanium)- Lanterns for car camps - Fix-it person for Peak I stoveand Coleman Lantern - Tupperware (or other brand oflarge plastic containers with tightlids for food at sandwich makingor tostado making feast). - Binoculars 1 or 2 pair- 2-way radios for leader safety - Nalgeen water bottles - Remote back-country firstaid kit - Utility knife- Trowels (plastic is okay, but weneed several heavy duty metaland/or combo shovel/pick-D). - Spare large stuff sacks- Polaroid cameras and film- One large cleaning bucket

Gavin Wong, for Pentiumcomputer, HP CD burner,SCSI card and cables,Fujitsu optical drive,CalComp tablet, modem,MAG CRT monitor.

William Busick, forToshiba Satellite laptop,carry case, external HP CDburner, extra Windows98SE license; and for coldweather clothing donationsto Inner City Outings.

- Backpack covers and/or largebox of unused heavy trash bags- Sun/rain hats with chin straps - Lighters for stoves- Space bags (for bivouac sacs)- Gaiters (about 10 pairs)

COMPUTER ITEMS NEEDED:* Must be approved by Rob Morrisvia email: <rmorris@san.rr.com>

- Microsoft Office 2000(Professional, full license)- WordPerfect Office 2000 or2002, with Dragon NaturallySpeaking (full or upgrade license) - FileMaker Pro, Version 5.0, 5.5or 6.0, full or upgrade license- Adobe Acrobat, full license- PC speakers, small 2-speaker sys-tems - SCSI adapter cards and cables,prefer Adaptec cards from older Dell and Gateway Pentium systems(Adaptec 2940, 2940U, 2940W or2940UW) - Toshiba CD-ROM, external unitfor Toshiba laptop - Windows 2000 operating sys-tem, full license.

Eric Bowlby, for OmniPagePro optical character recog-nition software, AdobePageMaker and MicrosoftWord 97 software.

Lennet Daigle,for a wonder-ful, 20" RCATV.

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MAR 1/SAT/9AM

Signups for outing leader training begintoday at 9 AM and continue until the classis full or April 20, whichever comes first.See instructions elsewhere in this issue.

MAR 2/SUN/M4B

DALEY RANCH -

CHAPARRAL LOOP TRAIL

Ldr: Augusto Alvarez 760-752-1444Asst: Jaye GleyzalWBC conditioning hike. Meet at the DaleyRanch parking lot. We depart at 9:00am.Allow 3 hrs for completion. To get to DaleyRanch, take I-15 to El Norte Parkway.Head east on El Norte Parkway for 4 milesto La Honda Dr. Turn left on La Honda Dr.Street ends at main entrance. Wear shoeswith traction. Call leader for reservation.

MAR 3/MON/H13C

PINYON MOUNTAIN LOOP

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308alholdenhiker@yahoo.comAsst: Witold MartynowiczFrom the Native American village site inMine Wash, the route goes up BighornCanyon and over to the Nolina drainage tocheck out a superb dry waterfall. Then, goon to Pinyon Mountain for lunch at thesummit and down the ridge with athrilling, knife-edge section back to thetrailhead. First timers with this leadermust contact him. Carpools leave MissionValley at 5:30am.

MAR 5/WED/E5A

WED IN MTS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747Asst: NeededUnderstand coastal chaparral flora andecology; identify wintering/resident birds.

Emphasis on conservation of this uniquebiome. Meet at 8:30am at entrance toMission Trails Regional Park ball fieldparking lot (entrance near Park RidgeBlvd/Murray Park Dr). Carpools leaveMission Valley at 8:00am. Bring water andsnacks. Rain cancels.

MAR 8/SAT/E2A

TRAIL BUILDING

SE PART OF WARNER RANCH

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededJoin us in building trail (no experienceneeded), between Barrel Springs and theCR&HT. Come see how quickly newgrowth is coming up in the burned areas asa result of recent rains. We will probablyrepair tread that was damaged by this pastsummer's flash flood. Call Rob forREQUIRED sign-up and directions tomeeting point (somewhere on ThomasBros. Guide pg. 409 L9).

MAR 8/SAT/M5A

FALLBROOK: SANTA MARGARITA

RIVER

Ldr: Shelley Warnick 858-695-3552 shell@san.rr.comAsst: Alicia CobbExploratory walk (approx. 2.5 hours) nearSouthern California's last free-flowing(undammed) coastal river. Use all yoursenses to observe, enjoy this wildlife habi-tat and corridor. Meet at Park 'n Ride at I-15/Mira Mesa Blvd. mid-morning.Required: water, lunch, sun protection,good traction shoes or boots (no tennisshoes), sense of humor, flexibility.Recommended: insect repellent.Reservation required by March 6, 9pm.Rain cancels.

MAR 8/SAT/S17D

TAQUITZ AND RED TAQUITZ

Ldr: Rita Ospelt 760-945-4672 LOVE2FLY@SDCOE.K12.CA.USAsst: COL NeededWe will follow the South Ridge trail toTaquitz Peak. Then we traverse LittleTaquitz Valley and take the PCT downtowards Spitler Peak, enjoying magnificentviews as we pass Red Taquitz and severalother peaks. Just before reaching SpitlerPeak, we leave the PCT and take the SpitlerPeak trail back to the cars. Involves carshuttle. Adventure Pass required. Limitedto 12 experienced hikers.

MAR 8-9/SAT-SUN/V10E

SKI MOUNTAINEERING -

BOUNDARY PEAK

Ski Mountaineering SectionTI: Boundary Pk: Ski Nevada's highest. Tenmiles, 5,000 feet round trip. Intermediate orbetter skiing ability and stamina required.Send e-mail with experience to co-leaders:REINER STENZEL, ALVIN WALTERawalter@pacbell.net

MAR 9/SUN/H8C

LAGUNA MTN DOGGIE HIKE

Ldr: Rob Baum 619-462-7250 robcarrie@netzero.netAsst: NeededJoin us for a scenic hike in the beautifulLaguna Mountains where you and yourfour-legged friend(s) will sample a varietyof appealing environments -- shady wood-lands, spice-scented chaparral, and sage-dotted meadows. Everybody welcome (nodog required). Contact leader for moredetails. E-mail preferred.

MAR 12/WED/M10B

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593Asst: NeededMeet at Sweetwater Bridge 1/2m north ofGreen Valley campground on Hwy 79 at9am. We will climb the Harvey Moore trailto Granite Spring and return via Harpercreek. Carpools leave Mission Valley8:00am, El Cajon 8:15am.Heavy rain or snow cancels.

MAR 15/SAT/M5B

LA JOLLA SHORES

Ldr: Betty Rose 858-454-2024Asst: Needed"Secret pathways" into La Jolla ShoresHeights, great ocean views near the BirchAquarium over an architecturally signifi-cant footbridge. Bring water, layered cloth-ing, sturdy shoes, and $$ for optionalrefreshments. Meet at 9:00am at Avenidade la Playa and Paseo del Ocaso (Thos.Bros. Guide 1227-H5). No bathroom facili-ties. Allow extra driving time for touristtraffic and scarce parking. No reservationsand no calls, please. Limit 25 hikers.

MAR 15-16/SAT-SUN

IMPERIAL/SAN DIEGO COUNTIES

DESERT COMMITTEE MEETING

and CAR CAMP

Leader: Greg Moll 619-516-1711sandiegokayaker@cox.netAsst: NeededOvernight car camp in Imperial County.

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Join us and become informed about desertissues and concerns. Contact leader forlocation and details. Everyone is welcome.

MAR 15-16/SAT-SUN/M8C

UPPER CEDAR CREEK

BEGINNER BACKPACK

CONSERVATION OUTING

Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711iokuok2@hotmail.comAsst: NeededAwesome section of California WildHeritage Campaign’s Wild and ScenicRiver proposals. Backpack less than a milemostly on dirt road. Saturday, hike downto Cedar Creek and “river scramble” up toa 30-foot waterfall, then to a punchbowl fora swim! Return through a gorgeous oakforest and mountain meadows. Sunday,bag Sunshine Mountain and Eagle Peak,including a glimpse of Three SistersWaterfall and Boulder Creek Gorge.

MAR 15/SAT/S20C

AQUA TIBIA WILDERNESS LOOP

Ldr: Rita Ospelt 760-945-4672 LOVE2FLY@SDCOE.K12.CA.USAsst: COL NeededFast-paced hike to Aqua Tibia Mountain.The trail winds up scrub-covered slopeswith great views of Vail Lake, San Jacinto,San Gorgonio and Baldy in the distance. Aswe get closer to the peak, the vegetationchanges to a forest of pine and oak trees.Descend on the back side of the mountainwith glimpses of Lookout Tower and thePalomar Observatory. Adventure Passrequired. Limited to 10 experienced hikers.

MAR 16/SUN/M7C

CUYAMACA HOPE FOR RAIN!

Ldr: Lawrence Carleton 858-578-9427lrcarleton@aol.comAsst: COL NeededLet's try Cuyamaca from Paso Picacho inan unusual season. With luck there will bea storm the day before but roads will beclear and we'll get to see trees white withicicles. If roads are bad, we'll do an alter-nate hike. Essentials including good bootsrequired. Phone or e-mail leader to registerand find out about the car pool. PasoPicacho charges modest parking fee.

MAR 17/ MON/E3A

MOONLIGHT ON THE BAY

Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst: Needed6:30pm. View and discuss environmental-ly-themed public art at airport, then strollalong bay for postcard-quality views of fullmoon over city. DIRECTIONS: Exit I-5 at

San Diego Airport exit. Follow airportsigns; stay in left lane. Turn left at SpanishLanding sign (Thos Bros 1288 E-1) at trafficlight. Bring $2.00 donation for local SierraClub conservation projects. Rain cancels.No pets, please.

MAR 17/MON/H13C

PINTO CANYON

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308alholdenhiker@yahoo.comAsst: Gail HannaA huge dry waterfall, palm trees, water,unlimited smooth granite, and the best setof petroglyphs yet await us in beautifulPinto Canyon. New hikers must see this.Carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30 amand reassemble at I-8 Mountain Springexit. We try to finish before dark.

MAR 19/WED/M9B

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412pibroch@cox.netAsst: NeededWinter's End trek along the Pacific CrestTrail from Kwamiiyi Point south (with pos-sible side ascent to Monument Peak, site ofCold War early warning radar link) toBurnt Rancheria Campground's natureinterpretive preserve. Adventure Passrequired for vehicle parking. Meet at BurntRancheria parking 9am. Car pools leaveMission Valley 8am, El Cajon 8:15am.Vehicle shuttle to trailhead. Contact leaderin case of severe weather.

MAR 22/SAT/E4A

TAMARISK BASH WORK PARTY

Ldr: Larry Klaasen 619-582-7407klaasen_L@juno.comAsst: Pat KlaasenEasy day of cutting tamarisk at the head ofJacumba Jim Canyon, finishing work fromlast year. From the middle of McCainValley, we'll hike in through Lost Valley, ontrail and old ranch roads to the top ofJacumba Jim Canyon. Wonderful viewinto desert and Carrizo Canyon. Optionalcar camp Sat. night at CottonwoodCampground. Call or e-mail leader forsign up and directions.

MAR 22/SAT M5A

TORREY PINES EXTENSION

Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774Asst: COL NeededThis Coasters moderate walk visits theeastern natural area saved in 1964–1970.Changing terrain and ocean views. Bringwater, lunch, boots or walking shoes. Meet9am east end of Del Mar Scenic PKWY, off

Carmel Valley Road, Thomas 1207-H1.Rain cancels.

MAR 22/SAT/H16C

PCTS: HWY 74 TO TULE SPR (B5-4)

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededHelp me complete my hiking of the PacificCrest Trail through San Diego andRiverside Counties with today’s segment.We will cover the distance from Highway74 south over Table Mountain to TuleSpring (at the head of Coyote Canyon).Enjoy great vistas. Call for required signup.

MAR 22-23/SAT-SUN/H6D

ARIZONA DESERT PEAKS

DPS ROCKCLIMB/CARCAMP

Ldr: Dennis Richards 619-296-6620gohfrit@earthlink.net (preferred)Asst: Byron CookJoin us to climb two great peaks north ofYuma, Arizona. This restricted outing isopen only to Sierra Club members whohave some rock climbing experience andtheir own equipment. Drive Friday nightafter work. Sat climb exposed 3rd Classroute on Castle Dome Peak. Sun climb 5.4route on Signal Peak. Car camp withpotluck dinner on Sat night.

MAR 23/SUN/E5A

SANTA ROSA PLATEAU

Ldr: Chris Landa 858-586-1346Asst: NeededJoin us for a pleasant stroll through grass-lands and oaks in Riverside County. Iflucky, we will see endangered ChocolateLilies and many other wildflowers. Lunchat an adobe ranch house under a great oaktree. $2 donation to the NatureConservancy. Call the leader for moredetails and reservations.

MAR 26/WED/E5A

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747Asst: NeededSavanna, rolling hills and wild flowers onSanta Rosa Plateau. Lunch at an historicadobe rancho. Take I-15 north pastTemecula; at the I-215 split stay left on I-15.Ten miles past Temecula, exit on ClintonKeith Road west. At 6 miles the road turnssharply to the right. Continue to parkinglot and gate at 9:30am. Carpools leaveMission Valley and El Cajon at 8am. $2entrance fee.

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APR 5/SAT/M10A

SANTA ROSA PLATEAU LOOP

Ldr: Rita Ospelt 760-945-4672 LOVE2FLY@SDCOE.K12.CA.USAsst: NeededSanta Rosa Plateau Ecological reserve isknown for its Chocolate Lilies whichbloom in spring. Let's look for them andother wildflowers while hiking throughoak woodlands, native grasslands, coastalsage scrub and chaparral. Bring water,snack and hiking boots. Limited to 12 hik-ers. There is a $2.00 fee to enter the reserve.

APR 5/SAT/M2A

UPPER CEDAR CREEK PICNIC

CONSERVATION OUTING

Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711iokuok2@hotmail.comAsst: NeededStunning glimpse of one of the CaliforniaWild Heritage Campaign’s Wild and ScenicRiver proposals. We’ll walk a half miledown a dirt road, then plunge right intoCedar Creek for a short distance to our pic-nic spot. Do lunch, explore moreupstream, and return. Dry change ofclothes required. Narrow gorge, so gettingwet is not optional! Stream depth up tofour feet. Call leader for details.

APR 5/SAT/S9E

EL CAJON HIKE

Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644woolhike@san.rr.comAsst: COL II NeededRock scramble (Class 3) up the south faceof El Cajon Mountain and hike down thewest side trail. Experienced, adventurousand cooperative participants only. Callleader for sign-up.

APR 7/MON/S14E

MOUNTAIN PALM SPRINGS

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308alholdenhiker@yahoo.comAsst: Witold MartynowiczFrom Pygmy and Southwest Groves, wewill work the ridge westward to our goals:Sombrero Peak Palm Grove and the sum-mit, 4229 ft. Return is via Indian Valley andthe cut-across trail through SurpriseCanyon Grove. The route can be adjustedfor time and group unity concerns. Newjoiners contact leader. Carpools leaveMission Valley at 5:30am.

APR 9/WED/E5A

WED IN MTS

Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884Asst: NeededOak Oasis is a county open space preservelined with wild lilac, thick chaparral and

MAR 26/WED/M7B

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884Asst: NeededA Nature Conservancy area on the SantaRosa Plateau. View California as the earlySpanish saw it. Lunch at the old adobehouse. See above for directions to trail-head.

MAR 29-30/SAT-SUN/E0A

BLAIR VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMP

Ldr: Edward Earl 858-635-9361esquared@k-online.comAsst: Peter ThomasThis primitive desert car camp will focuson observing celestial wonders throughbinoculars and telescopes. Featuresinclude planets, star clusters, galaxies, andnebulae. Call leader for information. Sign-up begins March 18.

MAR 29/SAT/M6B

DYAR SPRING/JUAQUAPIN LOOP

Ldr: Edmund Fantino 858-755-1978efantino@ucsd.eduAsst: Stephanie Fantino A pleasant loop trail in Cuyamaca StatePark. Adults and children eight and abovewelcome. E-mail or phone leaders fordetails.

MAR 29-30/SAT-SUN/H7C

AGUA TIBIA WILDERNESS SPRING

BACKPACK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Ldr: Gail Hanna 858-272-5141gailwh@peakbagging.comAssts: Alan Coles and Charlie KnapkeJoin Angeles Chapter friends for our ongo-ing effort to improve the Cutca Trail in sce-nic wilderness north of Palomar Mtn. We'llclear brush and obstacles beyond wilder-ness boundary and enjoy a secludedstreamside campsite. Forest Service pro-

vides hand tools and support. Energetichikers from recent WBC class are especial-ly welcome – join us! Contact any leader.

MAR 29-30/SAT-SUN/S10E

RABBIT PEAK

EXPLORATORY BACKPACK

Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644woolhike@san.rr.comAsst: COL II NeededExploratory backpack up the southwestface of Rabbit Peak. Class 3 desert hikingand backpacking. Fit, experienced andcooperative participants only. Call leaderfor sign-up.

APR 2/WED/M8B

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774Asst: NeededEnjoy spring with a comfortable pace onthe Pine Ridge Trail in the Cuyamacas.Meet at Sweetwater Bridge parking lot onHwy 79 in the Cuyamaca Mountains at9am. Lunch at Arroyo Seco. Bring water,lunch, wear hiking shoes. Call leader ifgoing directly to trailhead. Carpools leaveMission Valley 8am, El Cajon 8:15am. Raincancels.

APR 4-7/FRI-MON/M6B

VALLEY OF FIRE CAR CAMP

Ldr: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345 GwendaAnn@aol.comAsst: NeededGroup site 55 miles north of Las Vegas.Hiking to Sunset Fire Canyon, Silica Dome,Petroglyph Canyon, Elephant Rock. Bringall camping gear and food. No RV'sallowed. To reserve, send $15.00 checkpayable to Sierra Singles ($5.00 daily feeper car also collected at the park). Limit 16people. Send check with 2 SASE's toGwenda Humpherys, P.O. Box 420992, SanDiego, CA 92142-0992. No refunds afterMarch 22.

APR 5/SAT/E2A

TRAIL BUILDING

SE PART OF WARNER RANCH

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededJoin us in building Trail (no experienceneeded) between Barrel Springs and theCR&HT. Come see the new growth comingup in the burned areas. We will probablyrepair tread that was damaged by this pastsummer’s flashflood and construct somenew trail. Call Rob for REQUIRED sign-upand directions to meeting point (some-where on Thomas Guide p 409 L9).

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lovely shading old oaks. Lakeside. FromHwy 67 exit east on Mapleview. Turn leftto Ashwood. Becomes Wildcat Canyon Rd.Meet at 9am, 12620 Wildcat Canyon Road -about 2.5 miles past Stelzer Pk. Bringlunch and water. Carpools leave MissionValley at 8am, El Cajon 8:15am. Rain can-cels.

APR 9/WED/M9C

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412Asst: NeededHike service road on Otay Mountain withsweeping scenes of Mexico and neighbor-ing peaks. Unique flora, including endan-gered Tecate Cypress. Car pools recom-mended; Mission Valley 8am. Drive southon I-5 to 905 (Otay Mesa Rd). Stay on OtayMesa Rd after split from 905. Continue toAlta Rd; turn left past Donovan Prison toKuebler Ranch Rd. Short, unpaved road toparking. Call leader if going directly totrailhead. Rain cancels.

APR 12/SAT/M6B

PINE CREEK SPLASH AND DASH

CONSERVATION OUTING

Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711iokuok2@hotmail.comAsst: NeededExplore a beautiful section of one of theCalifornia Wild Heritage Campaign’s Wildand Scenic River proposals. We’ll hikedown the Espinosa Trail, then “experience”several good swimming holes for a mileupstream. Return via a side canyon to theSecret Canyon Trail. River bouldering,slides, water depth up to 8 feet; so plan ongetting wet! Change of dry clothesrequired. Call leader for details.

APR 12/SAT/M5B

MAIDENHAIR FALLS

Ldr: David Sommer 858 549-3733sommertime@san.rr.comAsst: NeededDesert hike up Lower Hellhole Canyon tofern grotto at Maidenhair Falls. Includessome cross country and boulder scram-

bling. Sturdy shoes and long pantsrequired. Carpool early morning fromSabre Springs Park and Ride located easton Poway Rd. Left on Sabre SpringsParkway. First left into shopping plaza.Right inside plaza on the north side of thelot. Call or email leader for details.

APR 16/WED/E5A

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884Asst: NeededMeet at 9:00am at San Elijo Lagoon for awalk along the south side trail. There is aBlue and Snowy Heron heronry to be seen.Take I-5 north to Lomas Santa Fe exit west.Continue 6 blocks to Rio St. Right turn anddrive to end of street. Bring lunch andwater. Carpools leave Mission Valley at8:30am.

APR 16/WED/M4C

COWLES MTN. MOONLIGHT

DOGGIE HIKE

Ldr: Rob Baum 619-462-7250 robcarrie@netzero.netAsst: NeededGot the mid-week workin' blues? Well,have we got a remedy for you! Bring yourpooch and come join us as we enjoy the fullmoon atop Cowles Mountain. Moderatelypaced hike. Please bring a flashlight andthe usual essentials. Contact leader formore information (e-mail preferred). Dogsare welcome (but not required).

APR 16/WED/M5B

LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON

EXERCISE HIKE

Ldr: Glenn Dunham 619-298-9128 / 858-450-3123Asst: Jeanne DunhamAre you getting ready for a bus trip intothe Sierras? If so, this is the hike for you.Set your own pace for a fast conditioninghike in Peñasquitos Canyon leaving thewest end parking lot on Sorrento ValleyBoulevard at 5:30pm sharp. Rain cancels.

APR 19-20/SAT-SUN

IMPERIAL/SAN DIEGO COUNTIES

DESERT COMMITTEE MEETING

and CAR CAMP

Ldr: Greg Moll 619-516-1711sandiegokayaker@cox.netAsst: NeededOvernight car camp in Imperial County.Join us and become informed about desertissues and concerns. Contact leader forlocation and details. Everyone is welcome.

APR 19/SAT/H8C

CUYAMACA RANCHO STATE

PARK

Ldr: Curtis Carlson 858-278-9608Asst: NeededJoin us in the southern Cuyamacas. We'llhike up to Oakzanita Peak and enjoy theview. The hike begins on Hwy. 79, one-halfmile south of the entrance to Green ValleyFalls Campground. Call the leader forsign-up, starting time and directions. Thehike will be limited to ten participants, andshould take about 5 hours. Rain cancels!

APR 20/SUN/ 9:00PM

Absolute deadline to sign up for outingleader training is 9:00pm tonight.However, if you wait until this deadlinethe class may be full. See instructions else-where in this issue.

APR 21/MON/H9D

WHALE PEAK

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308alholdenhiker@yahoo.comAsst: Gail HannaParking in Little Blair Valley, we take thetrail to the pictographs. From here we sim-ply take a bearing on the summit and go toit. After a relaxing lunch, we will headdown Smugglers Canyon. The MondayDesert Explorers are in their tenth seasonand always welcome new hikers. Contactthe leader. Carpools leave Mission Valleyat 5:30am.

APR 23/WED/M8B

WED IN THE MTNS

Ldr: Carol Murdock 619-749-2467Asst: NeededLearn about the effects of erosion and thefragile environment of the rare Torrey Pinetrees. We will hike up and down steep cliffswith lunch at the beach and final return tocars at low tide. Meet 9am at North TorreyPines State Beach parking on CarmelValley Rd. Car pools leave Mission Valley8:30am and Los Coches 8:15. Bring lunch &water.

APR 26-27/SAT-SUN/E5A

ANNUAL JOHN MUIR CAR CAMP

Ldr: Carol Murdock 619-749-2479 1mtnmom@cox.netAsst: Edmonda Bowen 585-277-5593Join our group as we celebrate John Muir’sbirthday with a pot luck dinner and whiteelephant gift exchange. Easy day hikes,music and campfire at Los Coyotes Indiancampground. Nightly fee of $12 and$5/day. Send SASE to leader for trip sheetto 9960 Jay Court, Santee, CA 29071 or e-mail above address.

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APR 26/SAT/S12E

MARION MOUNTAIN TRAIL

TO SAN JACINTO PEAK

Ldr: Cecilia Hernandez 619-286-4542Asst: Kevin WoolworthModerately fast-paced hike with an eleva-tion gain of 4,600 feet in 5.7 miles.Fit and experienced hikers only, limited to12. Bring plenty of water, lunch and essen-tials. Call or leave message for requiredsign-up.

APR 27/SUN/E3B

POINT LOMA LIGHTHOUSE HIKE

Ldr: Cheryl Reiff 619-445-7433cherylness@hotmail.comAsst: Pam HayhurstEntrance fee required, $5/car or $3/walk-in, for park admittance. Meet mid-morn-ing to enjoy spring flowers and learn aboutnative coastal vegetation as we hike alongthe bay side of the Point Loma peninsula.Rain cancels. Call or e-mail for details andsign-up. Deadline is April 26th, noon.

APR 30/WED/E5A

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747Asst: NeededInterpretive hike on Oak Creek Trail inMission Trails Regional Park to observeecology of sage chaparral community.Emphasis on identification of flora, aware-ness of need for protection and conserva-tion. Meet at 8:30am at Mission Dam park-ing lot trailhead. Take Mission Gorge Rd toPadre Junipero Serra Trail. Drive pastVisitor Center to the dam. Carpools leaveMission Valley and El Cajon at 8am. Bringwater and snacks. Rain cancels.

APR 30/WED/M5B

LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON EXER-

CISE HIKE

Ldr: Glenn Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123Asst: Jeanne DunhamAre you getting ready for a bus trip intothe Sierras? If so, this is the hike for you.Set your own pace for a fast conditioninghike in Peñasquitos Canyon leaving thewest end parking lot on Sorrento ValleyBoulevard at 5:30pm sharp. Rain cancels.

APR 30/WED/M1A

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242Asst: NeededConservation project to improve the VisitorCenter Trail in Mission Trails RegionalPark. Trail needs some brush pruning andtread maintenance. Tools for the treadwork will be furnished. Bring gloves,

pruning shears, lunch, and water. RangerThompson will assist us. Meet at parkheadquarters (Junipero Serra Trail andMission Gorge Rd) at 8:30am. Car poolleaves Mission Valley at 8:00am.

MAY 5/MON/H9D

TORO PEAK TRIANGLE HIKE

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308Asst: Witold MartynowiczOn Cinco de Mayo, we confront Toro theBull for the tenth time. The Toreadors thenmarch along the ridge to subdue SantaRosa Mountain before returning to theirbase. Trailhead is 4 miles up a rough road,6,200 ft requiring high clearance vehicles.This cross-country adventure is good forall fit hikers. Carpools leave MissionValley at 5:30am.

MAY 8/WED/M7C

WED IN MTNS ON MCT

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededMission Valley Carpool contact needed.Hike the Mataguay Connector Trail fromMataguay to Barrel Springs to see theprogress on this construction project andthe impact of last summer’s fire. We willpass through oak-filled canyons and enjoymountain vistas. Meet on the east side ofDudley’s Bakery in Santa Ysabel at 9:10am.Carpools leave Mission Valley at 8am. Callleader if going.

MAY 23-26/FRI-MON/V10E

SKI MOUNTAINEERING -

TABOOSE BASECAMP

Ski Mountaineering Section, SPSTI: Taboose basecamp: Ski and climbCardinal, Striped, Gooddale, Split,Vennacher Needle. For experienced back-country skiers. E-mail experience, addressand h/w phones to Co-Ldrs: REINERSTENZEL; ALVIN WALTER awalter@pac-bell.net

AUG 14-23/THU-SAT/V16E

PCT/JMT GRAND SIERRA TOUR

Ldr: Lynn Nebus 619-291-8781LNEBUS@cts.comAsst: NeededAmbitious ramble through some of theSierra Nevada's grandest scenery. OnionValley and Red's Meadow are the start andfinish of this approx 125-mile trip throughRae Lakes, LeConte Canyon, EvolutionBasin. Share cost of packer-assisted fooddrop at midpoint (TBD). Layover time asdaily itinerary allows. Max 8 fit, experi-enced, adventuresome souls.

Hi skiers, here are the last ski outingsof this season. Go to our web pagefor the full listing. http://sandiego.sierr-aclub.org/ski/

We still hope to have local ski outingsif the El Niño permits. Those tripswill be announced via email. Sendyour email address to Mike Fry atmnfry@cox.net

Our March 13 meeting will have anintro lecture at 6pm. Our April 10meeting is a pot luck party and plan-ning session. See theActivity/Meeting page.

MAR 21-24 ROCK CREEK LODGE

FRI/MON

Fred Gabbard: 619-297-6471,FredGabbard@hotmail.com, $220 for food and lodging.

APR12-16 EVOLUTION BASIN SKI

EXPEDITION SAT/WED

Jim Crouch: 619-223-9084,jim@saraitlim.comIntermediate or better skiers withmountaineering experience.

APRIL 25-28 CLAIR TAPPAAN

LODGE FRI/MON

Valerie SanFillipo: 619-715-1849, san-fiv@cws.state.ca.usAbout $350 (airfare, shuttle, lodging,meals).

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