sep 2000-2 san diego sierra

San Diego Chapter September/October 2000 HI SIERRAN

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

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in theLaguna Mountains 12 mi. north of I8 onSunrise Highway, across from Mt. Laguna/ElPrado campground. The lodge consists oftwo cabins. The small one is open from 10a.m.. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Clubmembers and their guests (see fee scheduleabove). The large cabin is for use by SierraClub groups as well as guest groups with aclub sponsor. Please call the eventsscheduler for reservations if you areinterested in renting the large cabin. Thedeposit per night is $100 for Sierra Clubgroups and $200 per night for non-clubgroups. This fee covers the first 20 people inyour group. Both cabins are fully equippedand have everything except showers,bedding and food. Enjoy your weekend!

Members Guests Adults (612) Adults (612)

FEES (with membership card)

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

Foster LodgeJoin us for the Holistic Week-

end fundraiser on Oct. 27, 28 and29 in the Laguna Mountainstwonights three days in the LagunaMountains and five great vegetarianmeals for only $75 per person.

Attend many great workshops:Choose from angel walks, alterna-tive eating lifestyles, acupuncture,healing touch, alphabiotics, yoga,aromatherapy, blood analysis, herbsfor health and many more.

There will also be a Halloweencostume party with live 50s/60smusic and music around the campfire.

This is a fundraiser for main-taining the Sierra Club FosterLodge.

What to bring:

Tent (if sleeping outside)Jacket and GlovesBoots/Sneakers for hikesCameraTray to carry food on (card

board box top)Re-usable Plates and UtensilsSleeping Bag/Blankets Pillow

and TowelPocket Flashlight Costume for party at danceSweats for sleep and YogaGallon of water for cleaning

place setting

Where else could you go for$75 and get treated this well?

For more information call BobSpahle (619) 224-8990.

Holistic Weekendat Foster Lodge

Please accept my application and check forHolistic Weekend October 27, 28, 29, 2000

Send a $75 check made out to Foster Lodge with one SASE to:Bob Spahle, 5076 Saratoga Ave. #8, San Diego, CA 92107.

Print Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

Phone number and email:________________________________________________

A Big Congratulations toCamille Armstrong from theSan Diego Chapter! We arevery proud of you, Camille!

Thanks for all you do!!!!!

July 27, 2000

Dear Camille,

On behalf of the Sierra Club, itis my pleasure to inform you thatyou have been selected to receive theclub's 2000 One Club Award. Thisaward was created in 1998 to honorclub members at any level who haveused outings as a way to protect orimprove public lands, instill aninterest in conservation, increasemembership in the Sierra Club, orincrease awareness of the SierraClub.

You are invited to receive theaward at the Club's annual dinner inSan Francisco on Saturday, Septem-ber 23. It will be held at the ArgentHotel, 50 Third Street. Or, if youprefer, we will arrange for a represen-tative from the Sierra Club to presentthe award to you at an appropriateevent in your area.

Congratulations on this honorand thank you for your many yearsof work to protect the environment.

Sincerely,Ellen Mayou,Chair, Sierra Club Honors and

Awards Committee

Natl Sierra Clubhonors our Camille

HI SIERRAN San Diego Chapter September/October 2000 Page 19

Difficulty Mileage ElevationChange

E Easy This is the number of miles, A less than 500 ft.M Moderate rounded to the nearest mile, B 500-1,000 ft.H Hard traveled on the longest day C 1,001-2,000 ft.S Strenuous of the trip. D 2,001-3,000 ft.V Very Strenuous E over 3,000 ft.

EXAMPLE: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requiresgoing 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descendup to 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.

Outings Chair: Jim Matlock 8587484634Outings Editor: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898(email [email protected])Master Calendar/COL Data Base: Lynn Nebus6192838781 (email [email protected])HS Outings Coordinator: Jim McCleary 8582788737 (email [email protected])

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

Outing Leaders Contacts

Car Pool InformationFor environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly

recommends car pooling. However, for insurance reasons,COLs cannot arrange car pools, although members mayvoluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL andother trip participants may (or may not) be 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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SEP 3/SUN/E8BDEL MAR to UTCLdr: Witold Martynowicz858-558-8327Asst: Needed

We will car shuttle to Del Mar fromthe UTC area and start hiking backalong the bluff in Del Mar, then acrossthe Torrey Pines and Blacks Beaches,up the bluff and through the UCSDcampus back to our original meetingpoint. Wear comfortable shoes. Phonefor time and meeting place.

SEP 3/SUN/E4AMISSION VALLEY DAYHIKE/PADRES BASEBALL GAME - FOYLdr: Bob Muldrew 858-292-8405

We will hike 2 miles to the stadiumwhere we will watch a Padres base-ball game from the outfield bleachers- $5. We will stuff our fat faces whilesitting together/rooting as our PadresWHUP (sic) the PITIFUL PittsburghPirates (dem bums). Finally, we willbeat the parking lot traffic jam by hik-ing back to our cars.

SEP 5, TUE, 9 PMLEADER TRAINING SIGNUPDEADLINE

Deadline to register for ChapterOuting Leader training is today at 9p.m. No late signups or walk-ins willbe accepted.

SEP 6/WED/H5BMOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOPLdr: Rich Willis 760-789-1470Asst: Needed

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos/PowayRd. exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy67. Turn left, drive 3 miles to parkingarea on the right side of road. Wearshoes with traction, no aerobic tennisshoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, andwater. We depart promptly at 6 p.m.,unless evening rain cancels.

SEP 8/FRI/H5COAKZANITA PEAKLdr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Fast paced hike following oakshaded Descanso Creek. Moderate

uphill grade through dense chaparral.Lunch and impressive views ofCuyamaca peaks, meadows at sum-mit. Simply meet 8 a.m. at Dennys,Los Coches exit off I-8 (20 miles eastof Mission Valley), or 8:40 a.m. at mile13.1 off Hwy 79, 3.1 miles north ofOld Hwy 80 near Descanso. Limitedto 25 fit hikers.

SEP 9-10/ SAT-SUNCHAPTER OUTING LEADERTRAINING, LEVEL IRegistrar: Karen [email protected]

We need YOU as a Chapter OutingLeader. For details, see article on page26 in this issue. Deadline to registeris 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5; no latesign-ups or walk-ins will be accepted.Call 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. only, please.


OFFICE CLEANUPPARTY

1st FridayEVERY month

Call Cheryl Reiffat 2991743 and offer to help!

SEP 9/SAT/E4AGUAJOME REGIONAL PARK - VISTALdr: Renee Huston 760-730-9899Asst: Needed

Join us in a light hike around thelake, great for birdwatchers. Take Hwy76 to North Santa Fe, heading east,Guajome Regional Park is just a shortdistance on your left. Free parking onthe road, parking inside is $2. Wearshoes with tread, bring water. Callleader to reserve your spot. Well meetin the parking lot at 10 a.m.

SEP 9/SAT/H7BIRON MOUNTAINLdr: Blake [email protected]: Kirk Belles

Start your weekend morning withexercise hike to the summit of IronMountain where we will enjoy viewsfrom the coast to the Cuyamacas, signthe register, snack and return to ourvehicles about noon or before. Startsat 8 a.m. Wear shoes with traction (notennis shoes) and bring water. Call ore-mail leader for sign-up before 10 p.m.

SEP 9/SAT/H8CINDIAN CREEK (LAGUNA MTNS)Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Fast, aerobic-paced, very scenichike. Shady woodlands, spice-scentedchaparral, sage-dotted meadows,desert and canyon views. Two quartsH2O, food, boots. Just meet 8 a.m. atDennys, Los Coches exit off I-8 (20miles east of Mission Valley) or 9 a.m.at mile 27.3 (Penny Pines Trailhead)on Sunrise Hwy. Ice Cream Social inPine Valley afterwards. Limited to 25fit hikers.

SEP 10/SUN/M5BOAK RIDGE PRESERVE(DEBUT HIKE)Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

DOCENT led, leisurely-paced hike inSan Diego Countys newest Preserve(near Crest). Learn about this formerIndian hunting ground while walking

amidst this woodland habitat ladenwith boulders, morteros, and ridgeviews. Bring lunch, H2O, boots andKumeyaay curiosity. Just meet 8:15a.m. at McDonalds, Greenfield exit offI-8 (18 miles from Mission Valley).Limited to 25 hikers.

SEP 10/SUN/M4CWOODSON MOUNTAINEAST APPROACHLdr: Blake [email protected]: Kirk Belles

Start your Sunday morning withsocial hike to the summit of Mt.Woodson where we will enjoy viewsfrom the coast to the Cuyamacas andreturn to our vehicles well before noon.Start 8 a.m. Wear shoes with tractionand bring water. Call or e-mail leaderfor required sign-up before 10:00 p.m.

SEP 13/WED/M6ALOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Jeanne Dunham619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123Asst: Glenn Dunham

A fast conditioning hike inPenasquitos Canyon leaving the westend parking lot on Sorrento ValleyBoulevard at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Raincancels.

SEP 13 /WED/M8BWED IN MTNSLdr: Edmonda Bowen858-277-5593

We begin a new season with our tra-ditional potluck lunch on Middle Peakin the Cuyamacas. Bring food toshare. Meet at 9 a.m. at dirt parkinglot on the right, 1.5 miles north of PasoPicacho Campground where Hwy 79makes a sharp turn to the right.Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m.,El Cajon 8:15.

SEP 13/WED/H5CSAN PASQUAL SOUTHLdr: David Butler 760-489-8842Asst: Angie Butler

I-15 to Via Rancho Pkwy. exit. Driveeast to San Pasqual Rd. Turn right.Drive to intersection with Hwy. 78.Turn right. After passing Wild Ani-mal Park entrance, drive 5.4 miles toparking area on right. Wear shoes withtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes!Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. Wedepart at 6 p.m., unless evening raincancels.

SEP 14/THU/M3BTORREY PINESLdr: Jaye Gleyzal 760-598-9863Asst: Needed

Take I-5 to Carmel Valley Rd. exit.Drive west to Pacific Coast Hwy 101;turn left. Drive to Torrey Pines StateReserve entrance, park on right, out-side entrance. Wear shoes with trac-tion, no aerobic tennis shoes! We de-part at 6 p.m., unless evening raincancels.

SEP 14/THU/H3BCOWLES MTN (NIGHT HIKE)Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Aerobic-paced conditioning hike,950' elevation gain on San Diego cityshighest peak. Bring flashlight, food,H2O, lug-soled boots, jacket. Justmeet 6:30 p.m. at Golfcrest and Na-vajo trailhead. Take I-8 to College Ave.exit. Proceed north on College, turnright on Navajo, to Golfcrest. Limitedto 25 hikers.

SEP 15-17/FRI-SUN/M4BFOCUS ON YOUTHNATURE KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOPFOR KIDSLdr: Laura Cramer760-341-5448

Our annual Focus On Youth au-tumn workshop may be just the op-portunity youve been wanting for yourchildren or grandchildren ages 8 andup.

It is a fun-packed weekend held atrelaxing Foster Lodge in the LagunaMountains. Activities on plant life,animals, Native American wisdom andmodern conservation are provided bySierra Club outings leaders and otherlocal experts who enjoy learning withchildren. This is a family outing withparents involved in all activities.

Six meals (Friday supper - Sundaylunch) are included. Reserve soon, asspace is limited. Call leader for details.Price: Adults $50, Teens 12-17 $40,and children 6-11 $35. Price reduced$5 per person for tent sleeping.

To reserve, send SASE and checkpayable to Sierra Club/F.O.Y. Pleaseinclude names and ages of those un-der 18. Mail to leader at: 74313Chicory St., Palm Desert, CA 92260.




Have you rememberedHave you rememberedHave you rememberedHave you rememberedHave you rememberedSierra Club in your will?Sierra Club in your will?Sierra Club in your will?Sierra Club in your will?Sierra Club in your will?

Let us know. We can help you direct your gift to aspecific club program or your home chapter.

For confidential assistance, contact Sage Kuhn, SierraClub Planned Giving Program85 Second Street, 2nd floor,San Francisco, CA 941053441

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

We are into some very excitingtimes with ideas that mixour fundraising activitieswith our goals as a chapter and club.

As I said in the last column, weare working on a special fundraisingchallenge grant given us by thenational chapter. One of our grantideas include creating a specialcampaign for the Back Country LegalDefense Fund. Our goal would be (aswith our Canyon Campaign) togenerate the funds necessary for thisimportant project to protect ourbackcountry against unrestraineddevelopment. I see this campaign asone that, once funded, could be apowerful force for preserving muchthat is unique about San Diego andan opportunity to join with othercommunity groups.

We also have talked aboutworking on getting one of the sec-tions to take on some fund raising forthe Sorrento Valley Road Campaign.We were thinking of maybe having adinner and silent auction. Is yoursection interested?? The Inner CityOutings Committee is alreadystarting to try and do some indepen-dent fund raising for this veryworthwhile activity.

In addition, we will be lookinginto ways to make it easier formembers to donate and the possibil-ity of receiving matching funds forthose donations from their employers.

Finally, a question has come uprepeatedly, which I want to answer inthis column and will likely be anongoing interest to members.

If you are thinking aboutmaking or requesting that peoplemake a memorial donation to ourchapter, for example in lieu offlowers, or for a birthday or some

other special occasion, the procedureis fairly simple. What you do is askthat they write their checks to TheSierra Club, San Diego Chapter, andmail it to the office at 3820 RayStreet, San Diego, CA 92104. Theyshould identify it as a Memorial Giftin either a note on the check or in aletter and name the person beingmemorialized. What you need to do iscontact me and let me know thatthese donations will be coming in.

What I will do is write a thankyou letter to donors thanking themand acknowledging the gift. If youwish, I will write a letter to you givingyou the name and address of thedonor but not the value of the gift.

As a special note, if you wantthe money to come to the localchapter, you need to be specificwhen asking for the donations andtell people to send them to ouraddress, otherwise people will oftensend the donation to the nationalchapter instead.

One more note: I am planningto list the donors that have madedonations over the past year to ourchapter and the people who have hadmemorial gifts made on their behalfin the newsletter. As this will be newfor our chapter, I want to givedonors who do not want theirname listed the option of lettingme know (call 6192820664).

Next year, the March Appealwill have a box for checking theoption of remaining anonymous ifyou wish. My goal is not to putanyone in a spot or give you recogni-tion you dont want. We just want toacknowledge the people who give sothis chapter can be here and be aforce for the environment.

By Bob McDowell, chapter Fundraising Committee chairFundraising news . . .SEP 15/FRI/H5C

McGINTY MOUNTAINLdr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Fast-paced hike climbing upthrough a whole bunch of botany.Panoramic view expands with the1400' elevation gain, encompassingmost of the border region peaks fromTecate Peak to San Miguel Mtn. On alucky day, possibly see the ocean.Bring 2 quarts H2O, food, lug-soledboots. Just meet 8 a.m. at the ElCajon Park N Ride (listed in this pub-lication). Limited to 25 hikers.

SEPT 16/SAT/M6APENASQUITOS NATURAL HISTORYDUSK HIKELdr: Brian Swanson760-749-5453Asst: Needed

Learn about the natural history ofSan Diegos most beautiful coastalcanyon. Our goal is the waterfall (thereal goal is the hike itself). Deer, bob-cats, and snakes are frequently seen.Bring sturdy boots, flashlight, a warmshirt to ward off the evening chill, andwater for this brisk hike. Limited to20. Hike 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call afterSept. 16 for required reservation anddirections.

SEP 16/SAT/M6BTORREY PINESLdr: Bill SwartzAsst: Needed

We will meet at 8 a.m. at the drivingrange off Torrey Pines Road. Thegroup will walk along the old highway,visit the museum, walk down to thebeach and walk back up the road tothe driving range. Bring water for thistwo to three-hour hike. Call leader forreservations Wednesday, Sept. 13.

SEP 16/SAT/M7CAZALEA GLEN/CUYAMACA PEAKLdr: Alice Fichandler619-226-6083Asst: Bill Eddy

We will be hiking at a moderate pace,combining the Azalea Glen andCuyamaca Peak trails with the scenicConejos Spring trail. Bring plenty ofwater, hiking shoes with good tractionand a picnic lunch. We will meet at7:45 a.m. at the Grossmont Park &Ride or 9 a.m. at the trailhead. Lim-ited to 15. To sign up, call leader be-tween 8 - 10 p.m. beginning Sept. 10.Rain cancels.

Thank

you.

San Diego Chapter September/October 2000 HI SIERRANOutings continued on next page.

SEP 16-24/SAT-SUN/M6BESCALANTE SIDE-CYNSCAR CAMP, UTAHLdr: Carol Murdock 619-463-1279Asst: Needed

Car camp along historic Hole-In-The-Rock road and day hike side can-yons to see Phipps Arch, Cedar WashArch & Wagon Wheel Natural bridge.Explore Red Breaks, Peek-a-Boo andSpooky Canyons with final stop atBatty Pass Caves. This is dry camp-ing, so you must bring large contain-ers for water.

SEP 16-20/SAT-WED/V10DBEAR LAKES BACKPACKLdr: Jim Crouch [email protected]: Mike Fry

Exploratory route over Piute Pass tonear Mesa Lake, then N-NW cross-country to Lake Italy. Visit remotelakes and passes west of theHumphreys Basin and climb SevenGables (13,080+). Experienced back-packers for class 2-3 scrambling withpacks. Dramatic scenery and, possi-bly, weather. Limit 8 people. Carpool.Car shuttle required. Sign up no laterthan Aug. 31.

SEP 17/SUN/H12CWEST MESA TO MIDDLE PEAKLdr: Rachel Barsman 619-237-1124Asst: Needed

This will be a moderately fast-pacedhike from the West Mesa trailhead toMiddle Peak and back. Although thesetrails are some of the shadiest inCuyamaca State Park, be prepared forhot weather with loose clothing andplenty of water. We will pass the springon our way to Middle Peak and back.Limit 12 hikers. Call leader for reser-vations, car pool location on Tuesday,Sept. 12 between 6-9 p.m.

SEP 20/WED/M4BELLIE LANE LOOPLdr: Rich Willis 760-789-1470Asst: Needed

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd. exit. Head east throughPoway on Poway Rd. to Hwy 67. Turnleft on Hwy 67 to Ellie Lane. Turn righton Ellie Lane and park in parking cor-ral on right. Wear shoes with trac-tion, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bringjacket, flashlight, and water. We departat 6 p.m., unless evening rain cancels.

SEP 20/WED/M8BWED IN MTNSLdr: Caroline Jennings619-429-8721

Meet at 9 a.m. at West Mesa park-ing lot in Cuyamaca Rancho StatePark on Hwy 79 for a jaunt includingSoapstone Grade. Carpools leave Mis-sion Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.

SEP 23-24/SAT-SUNBLAIR VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMPLdr: Edward Earl 858-635-9361Asst: Pat Gifford

This primitive desert car camp willfocus on observing celestial wondersthrough binoculars and telescopes.Features include planets, star clus-ters, galaxies, nebulae, and the spec-tacular summer Milky Way. Callleader for information. Sign-up beginsSept. 12.

SEP 23-24/SAT-SUN/M4BALTA SECA BENCH BACKPACKLdr: Larry Klaasen 619-582-7407Asst: Pat Klaasen

View the desert and the Santa Rosasfrom the ridge off Toro Peak. We cross-country hike down the ridge to campin the pines at 7200' elevation. Ex-plore the high desert canyons lookingfor old Indian trails. Mail $10 deposit,refunded at trailhead, car status, andSASE to leader, 4821 Louise Dr, SD92115. Group limited by number ofhigh clearance vehicles needed for ridefrom Hwy 74 to Toro Peak.

SEP 23/SAT/M5CSOUTH FORTUNA MTNLdr: Rachel Burnage [email protected]: Needed

Conquer this mountain and still gethome in time to do your Saturdaychores! Well hike from Tierrasanta onthe west side of Mission Trails Park,push through Suycott Wash beforetaking in the great view atop SouthFortuna. Moderate pace, not fordudes. Two quarts water and sturdyboots. Call 6-8 p.m. Sept. 18-20 ONLYfor information and sign up.

SEP 23/SAT/S11ESAN JACINTO PEAKLdr: Kevin [email protected]: Kirk Belles

One of the shortest, steepest routesto the top of Idyllwilds 10,804' peak(4800' gain/loss). We dont waste any

time getting to the top to enjoy thegreat view of San Gorgonio and thedesert below. Bring 4 quarts of H2O,10 essentials, boots, Forest Pass etc.RSVP with leader starting 9/18. Peppypace hikers only.

SEP 27/WED/E5AWED IN MTNSLdr: Lois Day619-280-1747

West Mesa trail in CuyamacaRancho State Park. Meet 9 a.m. atsecond paved parking lot (West Mesa)north of Park HQ on Hwy 79. Carpoolsleave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon8:15.

SEP 27/WED/M10CWED IN MTNSLdr: Dale Laney 619-574-6838

Cuyamaca Peak in CuyamacaRancho State Park. Meet 9 a.m. atsecond paved parking lot (West Mesa)north of Park HQ on Hwy 79. Carpoolsleave Mission Valley at 8 a.m., El Cajon8:15.

SEP 27/WED/H3BMOUNT WOODSONLdr: Angie Butler 760-489-8842Asst: David Butler

I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos/PowayRd. exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy67. Turn left, drive 3 miles to parkingarea on right. Wear shoes with trac-tion, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bringjacket, flashlight, and water. We de-part at 6 p.m., unless evening raincancels.

OCT 1/SUN/M6CIRON MOUNTAIN HIKELdr: Liz Gabrych 760-489-9068Asst: Needed

The trail up to the 2700 summit ofIron Mountain offers some sightseeingsurprises, a few physical challenges,and outstanding views into the SanDiego backcounty. Hike will be ap-proximately 3 hours. Call ahead forsignup and directions to trailhead.

OCT 2/MON/H7BIRON MOUNTAIN HIKELdr: Jill Hacker 760-438-2768Asst: Paul Hacker

This is a great conditioning hike withbeautiful views of San Diego. Take I-15 to Rancho Penasquitos Blvd./Poway exit. Drive east 8.8 miles toHwy 67. Turn right. Loop around topark on east side of the road. Wellmeet there at the trailhead at 6 p.m.sharp. Wear shoes with traction. Bringlight jacket, flashlight and water.



OCT 4/WED/M14CWED IN MTNSLdr: Pat Gifford858-453-4595Asst: Al Hofstatter

A good trail to Barker Valley andheadwaters of the San Luis Rey River.From Mission Valley, take I-15 northto Scripps Poway Pkwy east to Hwy67, then north through Ramona toSanta Ysabel. Turn left onto Hwy 79toward Warner Springs. Meet atPalomar Divide Rd #9507, 6.5 milesnorthwest of Warner Springs (mile41.9) at 9:45 a.m. Carpools leave Mis-sion Valley 8 a.m. Sturdy, high-clear-ance vehicles needed. Hiking bootsand 2-3 quarts water required. Callleader if going directly to trailhead.

OCT 6/FRI/S10EEL CAJON MOUNTAINLdr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

This is an EXPLORATORY hike. Seethe write-up for Oct 21 for details.Meet 8 a.m. by the Rodeo/Windchime.

OCT 7/SATDIXON LAKECLIMBING SAFETYCHECK-OFF FOR COLSCo-Ldrs: Mike Brown 760-743-2928Dennis Richards 619-702-1362

Climbing safety check-off for Chap-ter Outings Leaders (COLs) who wishto lead climbing trips. Please note thatwe will not be providing instruction.We will be checking for pre-existingknowledge. All participants must beSierra Club members in good stand-ing and must sign the clubs liabilitywaiver. Call Mike for details and sign-up.

OCT 7/SAT/H8CCUYAMACA PEAK(VIA CONEJOS TRAIL)Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Jan Fleetwood

Fast-paced hike to San Diegos sec-ond-highest peak with 1650' elevationgain, great meadow and mountainviews. Look for wild turkeys, but bestto bring own lunch, two quarts water,lug-soled boots. Just meet 8 a.m. atDennys off I-8 Los Coches exit, (20miles from Mission Valley) or 8:45 a.m.at Trout Pond trailhead at mile 10.7on Hwy 79 in Cuyamaca State Park.Limited to 25 fit hikers.

OCT 7/SAT/V21EMTBADEN-POWELL AND 4 MOREDAY HIKELdr: Steve Fausset 619-221-4686Asst: Needed

Attention fast, fit Boy and GirlScouts. Do your duty, shake yourbooty! Bag five 8K and 9K peaks aswe climb the Boy Scout founders9,399' peak! Additional merit badgesearned on Mts. Burnham, Throop,Hawkins, & Islip. Sorry, no CubScouts or Campfire Girls allowed.Eagle Scout status attained duringroute reversal. Be prepared! Callleader Mon. Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m. only.

OCT 8/SUN/M7APALOMAR MT. DAY HIKELdr: Ann M. Willard 619-276-0749Asst: Jeff Bratt

Come join us on a relatively flat,seven-mile hike through meadows andwoods in the Palomar Mtn. State Park.Carpools leave at 8:30 a.m. from northSan Diego. Two quarts of water, boots,hat, and a light jacket are advised.Bring a sack lunch, we will eat by astream. Light rain will not cancel.First 15 will go, call to reserve a spot.

OCT 11/WED/M8BWED IN MTNSLdr: Wanda Zack 858-292-9136

Hike century-old Kelly Ditch Trailamong oak, pine and cedar. Meet be-hind fire station on Hwy 79 about twomiles north of Paso Pichaco Campgroundat 9 a.m. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels.

OCT 12/THU/H3CCOWLES MTN/BARKER WAYFULL MOONLdr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Fast-paced conditioning hike on aminimally used, scenic trail to Cowlessummit. A full moon, candlelight din-ner. Bring something special to shareup top. Also a flashlight, jacket, goodboots. Simply meet at trailhead 6:30p.m. Take I-8 to College exit. Northon College, right on Navajo for 3 miles,left on Cowles Mtn. Blvd., left on Boul-der Lake to the fence. Limited to 25fit hikers.

OCT 13/FRI/H9CIRON MTN/ELLIE LANELdr: Paul Gardner 619-39-1914Asst: Needed

Aerobic-paced hike up Iron Mtn.Bring two quarts water, boots and a

priest if you get yourself lost. Take I-15 to Poway Rd. exit, east throughPoway to Hwy 67, turn RIGHT. Trail/parking area is 300' from intersection.Just meet 8 a.m. sharp. Limited to25 fit hikers.

OCT 14/SAT/E1ATRAIL BUILDING ON MATAGUAYSCOUT RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us to construct more new trail(no experience needed). We will beputting finishing touches on a trail inan oak-filled canyon and work on somenew side trails. Meet behind theMataguay Conference Center. Call Robfor details and REQUIRED sign-up.

OCT14/SAT/M6APENASQUITOS NATURAL HISTORYDUSK HIKELdr: Brian Swanson 760-749-5453Asst: Needed

Learn about the natural history ofSan Diegos most beautiful coastalcanyon. Our goal is the waterfall (thereal goal is the hike itself). Deer, bob-cats, and snakes are frequently seen.Bring sturdy boots, flashlight, a warmshirt to ward off the evening chill, andwater for this brisk hike. Limited to 20.Hike 58:30 p.m. Call after Oct. 2 forrequired reservation and directions.

OCT 14/SAT/M2BGARNET PEAKLdr: Laurelle Walsh 619-297-1353Asst: Beverly Gallagher

Enjoy a short, late-afternoon hike toGarnet Peak and take in a spectacu-lar panorama of the Anza-BorregoDesert. Watch the sun set before wehead back to the cars. Carpool fromGrossmont Park & Ride. $5 AdventurePass required for parking, wind-resis-tant clothing and flashlight required.Call leader Oct. 9-11, 7-9 p.m.

OCT 14/SAT/H6BVOLCAN MTN-WARLOCK MINELdr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Needed

Two hikes in one! Hike the Old Ban-ner Toll road to the Warlock Mine, thendrive a few miles north to climb Volcan,a mountain crowned with magnificentforests of oak, pine and cedar. No StarTrek outfits, please. Bring lunch,H2O, boots. Simply meet 8 a.m. bythe Lakeside Rodeos Worlds LargestWindchime. Hwy 67 to Mapleviewexit, or at the Julian Cafe (in heart ofJulian) 9 a.m. Limited to 25 fit hikers.


OCT 15/SUNDEADLINE FOR SIGN-UPSKI PEAR LAKE HUT in 2001Ldr: Jim Crouch [email protected]: Level II Needed

Great back-country skiing in clas-sic setting. Will (again) enter the Se-quoia NP lottery for three nights atPear Lake Ski Hut with dates (Sun-day-Wednesday) Mar. 4-7 and Mar. 18-21 as choices. Intermediate back-country skiers, limited to 10. Explor-atory (H6D): pack-in 6 miles with food,fuel, sleeping bag. Carpool, Saturdaynight lodging. Estimated hut cost $50,paid in advance. Contact leader byOct. 15, 2000 for details and sign-up.

OCT 15/SUN/M10BBIG LAGUNA TRAILLdr: Rachel Burnage619-291-8022 [email protected]: Needed

Enjoy this moderately strenuoushike, which combines the gentle, roll-ing hills of Laguna Meadow, with afour-mile section of the PCT. Scenicvistas of the desert while escaping theheat. Well pass chokecherry bushes,but bring your own lunch anyway,three quarts water and sturdy boots.Call 6-8 p.m., Oct. 9-11 ONLY for in-formation and sign up. Space limitedto 12 upbeat people.

OCT 18/WED/M6ALOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Glenn Dunham619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123Asst: Jeanne Dunham


OCT 18/WED/M10AWED IN MTNSLdr: Dale Laney 619-574-6838

A loop hike on Sunset and Big La-guna trails in Laguna Mtns. Meet at9 a.m. at the Information Station onSunrise Hwy (S-1) five miles north ofI-8. Adventure Pass or $5 per car re-quired. Carpools leave Mission Valley8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.

OCT 21/SAT/S10EEL CAJON MOUNTAINLdr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914Asst: Marty Stevens

This Mother of all local hikes is forslightly masochistic, aerobically fit,seasoned hikers. Superb views up five

miles with a 4000' elevation gain. Nogoin fast on this one. Bring lug-soledshoes, three quarts water, food andyour own psychiatrist. Meet 8 a.m. atthe Windchime at the Lakeside Ro-deo where Hwy 67 meets Mapleviewexit in Lakeside. Limited to 25 very fithikers.

OCT 21/SAT/M34DLAGUNA TRIANGLEBIKE RIDE WITH A LIFTLdr: Raymond Hilbert858-565-0445

This beautiful, 34-mile ride is partof the Bicycle Section Fall Lodge Week-end, but anyone may ride. We willmeet in Pine Valley to be shuttled toFoster Lodge. By avoiding the 12-milehill, riders will enjoy a 2,500' net el-evation loss. Shuttle fee for you andyour bicycle will be $7 ($12 for tan-dems). Call the leader for RESERVA-TION and start information.

OCT 21/SAT/H26DCUYAMACA LAKE BIKE RIDELdr: Ron Manherz 858-587-0272

Meet at the Lodge for a ride over toCuyamaca Lake. Well dine at the lakebefore the big climb back along thesame route to the Lodge. Call leaderfor RESERVATION and start informa-tion. Rain cancels.

OCT 21/SAT/S45ELAGUNA TRIANGLEHARD CORE BIKE RIDELdr: Sandy Sanders 760-804-0931

Well ride our bikes the entire 45-mile triangle ccw beginning with a 12-mile ascent up Sunrise Hwy. Expecta moderate to brisk pace. This is nota ride for beginners. Bring money forlunch at Cuyamaca Lake. Meet at 8:45a.m. at the Pine Valley County Parknear the intersection of Pine ValleyRoad and Old Highway 80.

OCT 22/SUN/M20BJULIAN LOOP BIKE RIDELdr: Ron Manherz 858-587-0272

Meet at 10:30 a.m. in Julian centerby the museum. Well enjoy one steephill and the fall colors along beautifulWynola Rd and the Pine Hills area.Then, apple pie anyone? Rain cancels.

OCT 25/WED/E5AWED IN MTNSLdr: Carol Murdock 619-463-1279

Meet at East Mesa parking lot (seeabove) for a slower hike along the East

Mesa and West Mesa Trails. Car poolsleave Mission Valley at 8 a.m., and ElCajon at 8:15. Rain cancels.

OCT 25/WED/M6ALOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Jeanne Dunham619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123Asst: Glenn Dunham


OCT 25/WED/M8CWED IN MTNSLdr: Paul Kahn 858-277-2695

Oakzanita Peak in Cuyamaca StatePark with lunch on the rocky summit.Meet at 9 a.m. at East Mesa parkinglot 0.5 miles south of Green ValleyCampground. Car pools leave Mis-sion Valley at 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.Rain cancels.

OCT 26-29/FRI-SUNJOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARKROCK CLIMBING CAR CAMPCo-Ldrs: Dennis Richards619-702-1362Mike Brown760-743-2928

A fun weekend of campfires, com-panionship and climbing. Climbers ofall abilities are welcome. Basic knowl-edge is preferred as we will not be giv-ing instruction. Cost of $5 to $10 perperson to cover camping fees. All par-ticipants must be Sierra Club mem-bers in good standing and must signthe Clubs liability waiver.

OCT 28/SAT/E2ASLOW & EASY CUYAMACA WALKLdr: Karen Smith619-422-3236Asst: Needed

Very slow, scenic walk with disabledleader near Stonewall Mine inCuyamaca Rancho State Park. Oneto two miles, frequent stops, on soft,dusty, nearly flat horse trails. Moun-tain and lake vistas, lots of history,possible fall color. Any age/abilitywelcome. Sorry, but no wheelchairs,pets, or working animals. Parking fee.Group maximum 16. Rain cancels.To register, call leader 7-9 p.m. begin-ning Tuesday, Oct. 24.



Oct 28-29/Sat-SunCARRIZO FALLSTAMARISK BASH CARCAMPLdrs: Larry & Pat Klaasen619-582-7407

See article pg 10, limited by spacein 4WD, call for info and reservation.

OCT 28/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDINGSE PART OF WARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: Needed

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

OCT 28-29/SAT-SUN/M7CEAST MESA CUYAMACA BACKPACKLdr: Lee Siegel 619-583-3261Asst: Fern Siegel

Grand tour of the East Mesa area ofCuyamaca Rancho State Park. Start-ing at the Sweetwater River bridge, wefollow the Harvey Moore Trail over roll-ing meadows, down through the can-yon of Harper Creek, camping at Gran-ite Springs. Scenic variety: oaks,pines, chaparral, meadow and grass-lands. The largest deer herd in thecounty resides there. Call for reser-vations, information, and car pooling.

OCT 29/SUN/H12CDESCANSO TOGREEN VALLEY FALLSLdr: Rachel Barsman 619-237-1124Asst: Needed

This is a moderately fast loop hikestarting out in beautiful downtownDescanso. Well cover fire roads andsingle trails to get to Green ValleyCampground and the falls where wellhave lunch. Hike is open to 12 peoplewith a good attitude and the SinglesSection. Call leader for reservations,car pool location, and more informa-tion on Tues. Oct. 24 between 6-9 p.m.

NOV 4/SAT/M8BAGUA TIBIA WILDERNESSTRAIL WORKLdr: Gail Hanna [email protected]: Alan Coles & Charlie Knapke(Angeles Chapter)

Join Angeles Chapter friends tomaintain rugged trails in scenic Wil-derness north of Palomar Mtn. Long

day hike today to complete brushing/clearing of route between CrosleySaddle and top of Cutca Trail. ForestService provides hand tools, vehiclepasses and optional campsite. Pleasecall by Oct. 31.

NOV 4/SAT/V10EPALM SPRINGS TO TRAMLdr: Byron Cook 619-888-2831Asst: Mark Brown

This is a great trail from RamonRoad in Palm Springs up to the Tram(where well ride down free). Originallybuilt by the Tram builders and nowmaintained privately. Elevation gain8000'. Call leader 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

NOV 6/MON/H10CTHE THIMBLE (5779')Ldr: Gail Hanna 858-272-5141Asst: Wit Martynowicz858-558-8327

We resume the tradition of greatMonday hikes pioneered by Al Holden.Todays cross-country scramble in-cludes San Ysidro Mtn (6147') andoptional peaklets north of Ranchita.Moderate-plus pace. Early carpoolfrom Mission Valley. Call either leader.Join us!

NOV 10-12/FRI-SUNBLACK CANYON CANOE TRIPLdr: Greg MollAsst: Gwenda [email protected]

Join us in the Fifth Annual CanoeTrip down this beautiful canyon withhot pools and waterfalls. Trip starts7:30 a.m. Fri. at the Hoover Dam nearLas Vegas, spending three days andtwo nights on the river. Boating expe-rience with ability to swim is required.Send information sheet on water ex-perience, check for $70.00 payable toSierra Singles, and two SASEs to 1665York Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Reser-vations will be screened and trip sheetsent to those on trip. Trip fee is non-refundable unless replacement isfound. Fee includes canoe, life vestand permit. Trip limited to 16.

NOV 11-12/SAT-SUN/M3BKELSO DUNES XC SKI CAR CAMPLdr: Mike Fry 858-566-3851Asst: Barbara Domurad858-271-0696

Ski the sand dunes with old ski gearthat we have collected for this trip. Carcamp about one mile from the dunes.Bring water. No ski skills are required.

The skis make walking on soft sandmuch easier. The Kelso Dunes are 80miles east of Barstow, about 4.5 hoursdrive from San Diego.

NOV 10-11/FRI-SAT/M12DHORSE CANYON BACKPACKLdr: Pat Klaasen 619-582-7407Asst: Larry Klaasen

Starting at the locked gate at the top(Anza) end of Coyote Canyon, we takethe road down the Turkey Track andturn north into Horse Canyon, whichwell further explore after settingcamp. Saturdays eight-mile +/- 1300'dayhike will go up White Wash to asaddle with a superb overlook of DryWash, Jackass Flat, Butler Canyon,and Clark Valley far to the SE. SendSASE to leader at 4821 Louise Dr., SD92115, by Nov. 6.

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ANNUAL MEGACATALINA ISLAND

RESORT MINI-VACATIONSD Chapter please contact

Mary Watson, 760-632-8751

Cresenta Valley rendezvous with other Sierra Clubentities. Twenty-six miles across the sea, sleep at CampEmerald Bay on cot with mattress in platform tents.Snorkel, swim, hike, canoe or just kick back and sun-bathe. CHECK OUR WEB SITE- www.s-4.com/hike/catalina.

Weve hired a caterer to prepare all-out meals (nomeal prep, clean-up, or KP) served in the camp diningroom. Friday game night and Saturday, after a deliciousprime rib dinner, there is music and dancing, and ofcourse, Martys Pub. The scout camp is situated on thenorthern portion of the island with many beautifulbeaches and views.

We board early Friday a.m. from either Marina delRey or Dana Point with duffel bag and return fromCatalina Sunday afternoon. Trip fee includes round tripCatalina boat, camp and landing fees for two nights, useof platform tent with bed and mattress (you dont need tohaul around a tent, ground cloth, foam pad, etc.) orlimited wood cabins with electrical outlets. Sleepeight($20 per person extra for 2 nights), hot showers,flush toilets, campfires, leader-led hikes, plus cateredmeals from Fri. lunch to Sun. (omelets) brunch.

You have 3-5 days review of our first SASE flyer, ifnot satisfied, we will return your check, see flyer forfurther details re late cancellations. Send discounted$126 check (payable to Sierra Club) with Sierra Clubmembership number ($139 for non-member), add $15 ifpostmarked after 8/20, add $20 for optional cabins, twobusiness SASE, day and night phone numbers to: 20s &30s /CV 4 STAR Res/Ldr: Madeline Katz, 1330 N.Gardner #202, Los Angeles 90046-4151. Phone: 323-876-1594.

OCSS/Riverside/San Diego Res/Ldr: Marta Nunez,760 W. Lambert Rd #2, La Habra, 90631-6790. Phone:562-694-4931. Ldrs: Steve Feld and Martin Tatz, Assts:John Lajeuness, Andrea Lim, Dan Pachrolski and GaryOsborn.

SEPT 9-10/SAT-SUNCHAPTER OUTING LEADER TRAINING, LEVEL IRegistrar: Karen Smith [email protected]

The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, "To ex-plore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth." Thisis what Sierra Club outings are about, and of course abouthaving fun in the process. There is a place for you as aChapter Outing Leader. We especially need people whowant to lead slow to moderate dayhikes. To become aCOL I (lead car camps and on-trail dayhikes) you must:

1. Have been on at least four Sierra Club outings.2. Be a Sierra Club member and at least 18 years of age.3. Take the COL I training.4. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid card or equiva-

lent.5. Plan, publish, and execute, within one year after the

classroom training, two Type I outings on which youare evaluated by an experienced leader.

COL I Training involves completion of BOTH of the fol-lowing sessions.

SESSION ONE: Saturday September 9, 9 a.m. to about5 p.m. in the library classroom at Southwestern College inChula Vista. Bring your lunch, something to take noteswith/on, your Sierra Club membership card, and your firstaid card if you have one.

The college is at the corner of H Street and Otay LakesRoad, about 4 miles east of I-805. Buy a $1.00 all-dayparking permit from one of the yellow machines and parkin any student lot. The library is the two-story buildingat the center of the campus. The classroom is upstairs;there is no elevator. The library may not be open yet at9:00 a.m.; if it is closed, meet your trainer outside thefront door. Please be on time.

SESSION TWO: Sunday, September 10, early morningto early afternoon. Exact place and time will be announcedat the Saturday session.

To register for this training, call Karen Smith at 619-422-3236 or e-mail [email protected]. Leave your nameand your home telephone number. Deadline to register is9 p.m. Tuesday, September 5; no late signups or walk-inswill be accepted. Call 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. only, please.

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Sept 23-Oct 1CANYON DE CHELLY

Bus TripTravel to another world, another time. Thousand-foot,

sheer sandstone cliffs accent cool streams, small farms,sandy washes, and living Navajo culture.

This trip, which has been offered many times for theChapter during the past 20+ years, has a traveling basecamp and truck-transported gear. Navajo guides lead uson Indian trails to ancient Anasazi, Hopi, and Navajo sites,pictographs, and other archeological treasures. Our guidesoffer a special perspective on the canyon history and con-temporary 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 with op-tional hikes for varied interests and physical capabilities.Although much of the time will involve easy hiking, thetrip still requires good physical conditioning. A central com-missary will be provided and shared with our Navajo hosts.

The trip cost of $710 includes round trip airfare fromSan Diego to Albuquerque, bus transportation to the can-yon, all meals in the canyon, equipment transportation,fees for camping and Navajo guides, all tips, and hotelroom in Albuquerque on the last evening. All monies re-maining after the trip will be donated to the San DiegoSierra Club Chapter Outing Fund. The trip is open to Si-erra Club members only.

For further information and a trip application, senda legal size (4x9) SASEto Debra Copp, Canyon de Chelly,2105 Redgap Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024. Trip organizers in-clude Nelson Copp, Glenn & Jeanne Dunham, & Gary Hein.

CHANNEL ISLANDS CRUISESept 22-25 Fri-MonReservations are now being accepted for Sierra Club

California's popular fundraising trip to Channel IslandsNational Park. This, the 7th annual cruise aboard the 68foot, twin diesel Sundown, will depart Ventura Harbor at9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, and will return late Mondayafternoon, Sept. 25, visiting Anacapa, Santa Cruz, SantaRosa, and San Miguel Islands.

Each island has its own special charm and charac-ter. Anacapa has steep cliffs, a picturesque lighthouseand panoramic views; Santa Cruz, mountainous peaksand a spectacular coastline; Santa Rosa, rolling grasslandsand a stand of rare Torrey pines; San Miguel, a beautifulharbor with a white sand beach from which visitors canclimb a steep trail to a grassy plateau or hike to the Cali-che Forest. All shorelines are rugged and dotted with seacaves and are inhabited by an abundance of marine mam-mals and sea birds.

On previous trips our captain, a knowledgeable crew,and an on-board naturalist-ranger have delighted passen-gers with their expertise on all forms of sea life and withnumerous, close-up whale and dolphin sightings. Otheractivities include guided island hikes, beach walks, swim-ming, snorkeling, kayaking, and a visit to the famousPainted Cave of Santa Cruz Island.

This cruise is strictly informal. Each guest is pro-vided with a bunk and shares two bathrooms and a showerwith 20 to 22 participants. Delicious, generous meals andsnacks are served in the comfortable galley-lounge.

The $550 cost includes bunk space, all meals, andguided tours. To reserve space, send a $100 check (pay-able to Sierra Club California) to leaders: Joan Jones Holtz& Don Holtz, 11826 The Wye, El Monte, CA 91732-1450.For more information, call (626) 443-0706.


WILDERNESSFIRST AID SEMINAR

NOV 35 / FRI-SUNYou are a chapter outings leader (COL) on a three

day trip into the eastern Sierras. Suddenly, you hear aloud noise. You look back and part of the trail is obliter-ated from a rockslide. Several members on the hike arescattered under the rubble, moaning in pain. What areyou to do? The well prepared leader will have someanswers if he/she has taken the Wilderness First Aidseminar offered by our chapter for COLs. The training isprimarily for outings which take you more than fourhours from the trailhead. It is highly advised for Level IICOLs and highly recommended for Level I day hikeleaders as an advanced Standard First Aid course.

A new curriculum will be offered under the capabledirection of Georgia Villaflor, a certified WildernessMedical Associates instructor. Georgia travelsextrensively offering First Responder courses forfirefighters, lifeguards and search-and-rescue teams.

Topics covered will include general concepts,advanced patient assessment, review of critical systems,lots of assessment drills and splints. Also planned areenvironmental topics, practice moving victims andsimulations where the student must initiate appropriatetreatments for a scenario. Special topics such as heatand cold injuries, anaphylaxis and lightening injuries willround out the week-end.

The course will be located in an urban settingthis year, allowing students to return home at night. Itwill run Friday evening 6-9 p.m., Saturday from 8 to 6and Sunday from 9 to 3 p.m.

The cost is $90 for COLs, $100 for non-leadermembers of the local chapter and $110 for all others.COLs will have preference in the enrollment. Current SFAis a mandatory pre-requisite. The class is limited to 24students. Enroll early for this excellent course.

APPLICATION FOR WFA SEMINAR

Name:________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Phone # :______________________ E-mail :_____________________

Sierra Club membership number: (required)___________________

SFA : (please photocopy)______________________________________

Circle: COL I or II Trainee Member only Other

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

Enclose a check for the appropriate amount made outto Sierra Club, a photocopy of your SFA card and twoSASEs. Application must be postmarked by October 20th.

Are you fresh out of the COL training and anxiousto lead your first hike? Are you already a COL? Beforeyou make further plans, check the validity of your firstaid training. If you have taken the course in the last threeyears, proceed with the plans for your outing. If you needcertification, then sign up for the course offered by thelocal chapter.

The class covers Red Cross Standard First Aid withthe addition of subjects specific to outdoor situations.Geared toward Chapter Outings Leaders who lead dayhikes and short backpacks, we cover how and when tocall for help and what information to include for anemergency rescue when miles from the trailhead. Theclass is intended for Chapter Outings Leaders, but othersmay enroll as space is available.

The next class will be held Saturday, October 7,2000 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the west auditoriumof the American Red Cross Headquarters, 3650 FifthAvenue (Hillcrest). The charge is $25 for outings leadersand $40 for non-leader members of the chapter. Traineesmust pay the full fee and may apply for a re-imbursement when fully qualified as a leader.

To enroll, mail the application below. Include a checkmade out to the Sierra Club and two self addressed,stamped envelopes. Fee will be forfeited for those who donot notify the instructor of a cancellation four days priorto the class.

Certified Red Cross First Aid instructors are alwaysneeded to help with this class. If you would like to help,please call Ellen Shively at (619)479-3412.

COL STANDARD FIRST AID APPLICATION

Name:________________________________________________________

Phone # :______________________ E-mail :______________________

Sierra Club membership number: (required)_____________________

Address:______________________________________________________

Circle: COL Trainee Member Other

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

Enclose a check by Sept. 25 for the appropriate amount made outto the Sierra Club

STANDARDFIRST AID for COLs

OCT 7 / Saturday


.Sep 2-4/Sat-MonTwin River Loop Backpack,Toiyabe Range, Central Nevada

Lets explore this lovely, little-knownarea of Central Nevada and learnabout the riparian botany and wild-life. First, well ascend the S. TwinRiver trail which meanders in and outof a beautiful stream surrounded bylush vegetation. Then well cross theridge with views of Arc Dome (11,773)and descend the N. Twin River trailwhich winds through a dramatic,steep-walled canyon. Moderate, 14miles round trip; 3,000 ft. elev. gain.Send SASE, h&w phones, rideshareinfo. to Co-Ldr: SHARON KIEL, 50Suda Way, Reno, NV 89509, (775)322-2465, or. Co-Ldr:LELIA HEADING, (775) 331-5631,.

Sept 30/SatMorongo Corridor Study

Hike into the Joshua Tree NationalPark - San Gorgonio Wilderness gapand its North/South canyon transi-tion zone with BLM & NPS staff andnaturalists. Discuss protection op-tions in the Morongo ACEC, learnabout birds and wildlife that use thecorridor. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at PiersonRd and HWY 62 west of Desert HotSprings. Bring lunch water, daypack,camera, binoculars. For reservation,send 2 SASEs to Ldr: Judy Anderson,4134 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose, CA91020, (818)248-0402. Asst: RobinIves.

Sept 30 - Oct 1/Sat-SunWater Or Dust?Owens River Study Carcamp

The Owens River Supplies Los An-geles with water, leaving a dusty, drylakebed. Particulate dust is swepteastward by prevailing winds. We willexplore the riparian corridor and learnwhat is supposed to be done to allevi-ate this problem. Mike Prather willshare his knowledge of the area withus on Sat. Sun may be a visit to CerroGordo, or an easy hike in the area.

area on Fri & Sat. Possible hiking bothon trail and X-country. Possible peakclimb. Visit the small wildlife refugehere to observe local wildlife usage.Learn about this treeless ecology withcreosote and blackbrush up to thedesert pines. See the 2 species of pineswith huge pinecones and pinenuts.Most of the roads are accessible byordinary car; high clearance vehicleswill enlarge the possibilities. Bring allfood, water, firewood, and campinggear. For reservation; send $20 (re-fundable at roadhead) and 2 SASEsto Ldr: David Hardy, PO Box 99 BlueDiamond, NV 89004, (702) 875-4549.

Oct 28-29/Sat-SunRed Rock Canyon SPBackcountry exploration weekend.

Well dry-camp in or adjacent to LastChance Canyon in the colorful east-ern part of the park added by the 1994California Desert Protection Act. Mod-erate hikes of 4-6 miles round tripeach day to mines/geological/ar-chaeological sites (lug soles required).High clearance vehicles required (4x4preferred). Send SASE or email withcar pool info, H&W phones to Ldrs:Bob & Maureen Cates, 140 Healy Trail,Chatsworth 91311-7026, (818) 883-2165.

Oct 28/SatJoshua Tree National Park -Split Rock, Pinto Wye Arrasta Hike

An arrastra is a device miners con-structed to break stones into smallerones and look through the particlesfor valuable minerals. We start at SplitRock, go through Johns Camp andend at the arrasta where, along thenearest paved road, well have ourshuttle cars waiting. Meeting place:Southwest corner at the parking lotfor the Park Center which is a privatebusiness and unrelated to the JTNP.Call for time. Ldrs: Al and Ann Murdy,(619) 366-2932 or email.

CNNRCC Desert Committee OutingsThe CaliforniaNevada Regional Conservation Committee (CNRCC) Desert Committee's purpose is to

work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the California/Nevada desert; support thesame objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with governments and agencies topromote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor educational and work trips; encourage and supportothers to work for the same objectives; maintain, share and publish information about the desert. AllDesert Committee activities, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for anyone who enjoys the outdoors

Birdwatching, maybe Tule elk viewing.Improved campground, possible entryfee. High clearance vehicles alwaysbetter. For more information, sendSASE to Ldrs: Cal and Letty French,14140 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Rob-les, CA 93446-9793, (805) 239-7338.

Oct 13-16/Fri-MonDiamond DesertExploratory Carcamp

Spend a weekend in the beautifulhigh desert of Nevada. The DiamondDesert is part of the Nevada wilder-ness proposal and we will experienceits solitude and special ecology. Weplan on finishing the ongoing inven-tory and climb one of the peaks in thisextensive mountain range. Plan onprimitive camping; travel like a turtlebringing everything with you. For res-ervations and information contact Ldr:Vicky Hoover Sierra Club, 85 SecondSt 2nd floor, San Francisco 94105-3441 .

Oct 14-15 (Or 21-22)/Sat-SunDeath Valley In The Fall

Our New National Park is proposinga unique settlement with the TimbishaIndian tribe which will recognize tra-ditional Indian use of part of the park.We will learn about the areas affectedby the settlement as well as other con-cerns within the NP. Enjoy a week-end in this historic valley. Carcampingwith a few amenities available, somemoderate hiking, NP entry and camp-ing fees. For reservations & informa-tion, send 2 SASEs to Ldr: LoisSnedden, 6093 Carriage House Way,Reno, NV 89509-7323, (775) 827-2353. (Leader will be away for severalmonths before trip, will check mail pe-riodically.)

Oct 26-29/Thurs - SunPaiute Mountains & Kelso ValleyExploratory Carcamp

Meet Thursday night for a primitivecarcamp near Inyo-Kern. Explore andlearn about this West Mojave desert

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continued from page 29Nov 24-26/Fri-SunCarrizo Gorge/Coyote Mtns/Sawtooth MtnsWilderness Areas Carcamp

Systematic field study and explora-tion of remote canyon and mountainareas of the southern CA desert, visit-ing a different BLM Wilderness Areaeach day with LOWELL & DIANALINDSAY, authors of The Anza-Borrego Desert Region: A guide to theState Park & Adjacent Areas of the W.Colorado Desert, published by Wil-derness Press. Bring your land navi-gation skills a compass or GPS.

Moderate-strenuous x-country hik-ing. Primitive carcamp two nights inCarrizo Wash with camp fire, potluck& camaraderie. 2WD high clearancevehicles

OK, 4WD better. Group size limited.Send two 4x9 SASE, h&w phones, e-mail, vehicle type, rideshare info toReservationist/Co-ldr: Jim Kilberg,8418 Naylor Ave, LA, CA 90045, (310)215-0092, [email protected]. Co-ldrs:Geoffrey Smith, (858) 566-5676,[email protected] &Camille Armstrong (SD Chapter).

NOV 22-26/WED-SUNTHANKSGIVING CROSS COUNTRYSKI TRIPCoordinator: Barbara [email protected]: TBA

Traditionally we rent a condo in Mam-moth and have a home-cookedThanksgiving dinner. Skiing is usuallyavailable on the mountain or - if weare lucky like last year - in thebackcountry. Snow or no, this is agreat way to spend Thanksgiving. Callcoordinator for details.

NEW YEARS BEAR VALLEYCROSS COUNTRY SKI BUS TRIPTHU-MON/DEC 28-JAN 1, 2001Coordinator: Alice Fichandler619-226-6083

Ski in the New Year at Bear Valley,CA (approximately 25 miles NW ofYosemite). We will be skiing tracks,groomed slopes and in thebackcountry. Price includes fournights in furnished cabins in theArnold area, transportation and in-struction. Skiers at all levels are wel-come. Cost: $275. To register, pleasesend a $25 non-refundable depositand 3 SASEs to coordinator at 4520Greene St., San Diego, CA 92107.This is a Chapter fundraiser.

MARCH 3-11, 2001WINTER WONDERLAND!NORTH CASCADES, METHOWVALLEY, WACoordinator: Jackie Gray858-270-3828Leader: Craig Denson

The Methow Valley is one of thenations premier X/C ski areas with acommunity trail linking three separatetrail systems, to equal over 200km ofgroomed trails. Located on the east-ern side of the ridge, the combinationof dry snow and abundant sunshinemake this valley a desirable destina-tion for winter play. Join your localchapter for an awesome skiing expe-rience.

Cost: $615 includes: 8 nights lodging(six in lodges and two in trail huts)transportation to/from airport atWenatchee and Sierra Club Outingsleaders for intermediate outings. Thisis a fund-raising trip. Does not includeairfare ($350 at last check), food, trailpasses or transportation within thevalley.

Due to the hut-to-hut skiing plannedmid-valley, this trip is open to inter-mediate skiers with a strong historyof winter experience. Please let meknow what your past experience hasbeen (include Sierra Club trips andleaders where applicable). If enoughinterest, a no-hut option could beavailable for an additional cost. To re-serve your space, send 2 SASEs (legalsize, please). Include your phonenumber and a deposit of $100 (fullyrefundable until January 3, 2001) to:Jackie Gray, 4259 Feather Avenue,San Diego, CA 92117. If youd justlike information, send 1 SASE withyour questions.

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Self portrait of the girls at the office. Theyare testing the computer camera. Left to rightare interns Toya Woodson and Aisha Kittlingand Office Manager Cheryl Reiff. Toya andAisha, summer interns from OccupationalTraining Services, are learning how to run abookstore and assist in an office as they help usout, making this a winwin summer for us all!


RENTALSFOSTER LODGE CABIN. Enjoyglorious days, starfilled nights, andthe beauty and serenity of the La-guna Mountains, just one hour drivefrom San Diego. Rent the FOSTERLODGE for your family and friendparties, weddings or holidays foronly $200 for the first 20 people. Forinformation and reservations, callDianne Pietila 8582743100.

SERVICESWHEN YOU NEED A REALTOR,use Marc Myers of Century 21Award. I care about your best in-terests and our environment. Serv-ing all of San Diego County. Callme tollfree 6192658886. Refer-ences available.

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

CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIED ADS RATES

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

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

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

Nov./Dec. 2000 deadline isOct. 1, 2000.

Sierra Club Bookstore

Discounts: 10% members; 20% COLs and Chairs

3820 Ray StreetSan Diego, CA 92104

(One block east of 30th, one block south of University,in the community of North Park)

In addition to our wide selection of books, we alsofeature: Maps on CDRom, Sierra Club Daypacks,

and Note Cards

M F, 12 noon 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 3 p.m. (Call before coming down!) (619) 2991797

All profits benefit the San Diego Chapter

Operated bySierra Clubvolunteers.

WANTED: Freethinkers with a re-spect for science and nature, societyand the environment, individualityand community, the rational and thespiritual. IS THIS YOU? If so, con-tact Andrew at [email protected] 8584572959. The Earth is Sa-cred; The Universe, Divine.

TRAVEL

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

VILLAS IN TUSCANY, ITALY forrent. Close to historical sights andFlorence. Reasonable. Car rentals,flights available. Good rates. Call

Kathy Lamb at 6194683231 orTravel Connoisseur 6194621000,email:[email protected],Website: Originaltravel.com

Did You Forget?Did You Forget?Did You Forget?Did You Forget?Did You Forget?

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 our

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

own backyard. You allow us to continue ourwork to protect wilderness and wildlife, to

improve the quality of life in our cities, and topromote the enjoyment of nature.

Please be as generous as you are ableremember, these funds directly affect your

way of life in your neighborhood.

Thank You

Weve looked everywhere for yourresponse to our March appeal

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

Join our 'One Club' listservmailing list, send an email

message as followsTo: [email protected]: (leave blank)Message:subscribe sandiego-oneclub-forumYourFirstName YourLastName

Foster Lodge needs yourdonations, material andlabor. Call Patrick Jones at8585667733.


Official Ballot 2000San Diego Sierra ClubMembership Number____________________________Joint Membership? YES

Fold Fold Fold

Fold Fold Fold

All votes are secret. Membership numbers are verified, but the name of the voter is never disclosed. If yournumber is not on the ballot, the ballot will be disqualified. Membership#: If you misplaced yourmembership card with your number, check either the Hi Sierran or the Sierra magazinelabel which should include your 8digit membership number. (As a last resort, call the officeat 2991743 and they can look it up on the computer for you.) See pages 16 through 17 for candidatesstatements.

This ballot elects new members to the San Diego Chapters Executive Committee. The Executive Commit-tee governs and acts on behalf of the Chapter. Four (4) candidates will be elected to serve a twoyear term.VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN Four (4). Writein candidates are allowed. Membership numbers arerequired. Ballots without membership numbers will be invalid.

For election committee only:Membership number verified?

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Official BallotVote for no more than 4.Make sure you have written your membership number at top of page.

please print writein candidate clearlyplease print writein candidate clearly

Voter #1 Voter # 2 if joint membership

John Wilks_ John Wilks Robert T. Nanninga Robert T. Nanninga Richard Miller Richard Miller Alex Landon Alex Landon Sharon Boskovich Sharon Boskovich OTHER _______________ OTHER _______________

All ballots must be received by 5 p.m., Sunday, October1, 2000. Fold and put in an envelope addressed to ExComElections, Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter, 3820 Ray St.,San Diego, CA 92104.

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