Nov 2001-2 San Diego Sierra

San Diego Chapter November/December 2001 HI SIERRAN

Why would anyone botherwith skiing in SouthernCalifornia? Did you knowthat our ski season is usually fromearly November to late May?

You can ski for seven months inmost years, and more during El Ninoyears. Our mountains are highenough to hold snow on the northslopes well into the spring.

Why would anyone go intothe mountains in winter? Isn't ittoo cold? Surprisingly, we moreoften have the problem of beingtoo warm. It can be a little trickyto wear just the right amount ofclothing. We wear several light-weight layers that can accommo-date sun, wind, and snow.

The reasons to go into themountains in winter can be foundin your favorite nature calendar.Look at the winter pictures, thebeauty is overwhelming, and it isuncrowded and quiet. The air isclean and crisp. The colors of thesky, the rocks, the trees drapedwith snow are different each visit.The texture of the snow as youglide along is felt through thesoles of your feet.

Your body can be very happygiven the chance to work all yourmuscle groups, not too hard, butenough to release endorphins andmake it even more fun. As yougain skills and get better equipment,you can do the downhill dance of theskier on the snow. We will try to helpyou feel this sense of grace thatkeeps us coming back for more.

The ski section has beenorganizing trips for over 25 years.We offer a wide range of outings fromday tours in the local mountains toluxury ski resorts. All of our outingsare instructional, with beginnerswelcome on most trips through themonth of March. The spring skiseason is wonderful, but morestrenuous than is suitable forbeginners. Our outings are pub-lished in the Hi Sierran (pages 2628

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this issue), in our annual newsletter,on our web page, and by email. Wehave monthly meetings where youcan learn about the sport and seeslides of past trips. Come to ourmeetings early (6 p.m.) for theclothing and equipment lecture. Skiequipment can be rented at UCSDand Norpine Mtn Sports.

This year we have planned 14trips with fixed dates, and we will do

about the same number of im-promptu local trips when the snowpermits.

Those trips are called WSI(where the snow is). Last season weused email to advertise the WSItrips. We send out the trip descrip-tion Wed. or Thurs. and we ski onSat or Sun. We went to San Jacintovia the tram, Blue Ridge (aboveWrightwood) in the San Gabriel Mtns,and San Gorgonio/South ForkMeadows. San Diego did not get

enough snow at times that we coulddo a WSI trip, but the LagunaMeadows did have good skiingaround Christmas.

Our scheduled trips include 7multi-day with lodging, 5 instruc-tional and 4 with camping (car campor snow camp). See our outingnotices in this issue. Most of ourtrips are car pool. Two are bus trips(New Years and Yosemite), and two

could use airlines (Clair TappaanLodge and Oregon).

The two bus trips are excel-lent for skiers of all levels. The NewYears trip to Elk Meadows incentral Utah is high in the TusharMtns where the average snow fall isover 400 inches. Our condos are atthe small downhill resort. You canbuy a lift ticket, or ski with us inthe backcountry.

Because snow in earlyJanuary is risky anywhere in theWest, they will give us a full refundif there is not enough snow. Weneed your sign-up right awaybecause their commitment time is90 days, and that is Oct. 29. Youhave nothing to lose, and lots ofUtah powder to gain.

Our other bus trip is toYosemite on Presidents Dayweekend. This is our most populartrip. The gentle hills aroundBadger Pass are perfect for new

skiers, and the 10-mile groomedtrack out to Glacier Point is free. Theold ski runs from the 1920s atBadger are still thrilling after allthese years. Many on the bus willstay in the Valley one day and enjoyour crown jewel park. Sometimes,after a storm, we can ski on theValley floor. Our rooms are atYosemite Lodge. All the essentialservices operate during the winter,including the evening programs. Thefree shuttle busses connect to theVillage, Ahwahnee and Curry. Theyhave a new cancellation policy that isnot as friendly as before. We needyour sign-up by Nov. 15, or we mayhave to cancel the trip.

Fun skiing is from November to May

Postcard scenes like this one ofa Sierra Club skier in the SanJacinto mountains is one reasonthe ski section remains so active.

HI SIERRAN San Diego Chapter November/December 2001 Page 19

INFORMATION COUPON

Name:______________________________________________________________________ Number of persons:_______________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

City________________________ State__________ZIP______________________________________

Phone: (H)______________________________________Phone: (W)____________________________

Level of Participation (1,2 or 3)_____________________

BICYCLE RIDEto the

ROSE PARADESunday, Dec. 30, 2001 Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002

Join us to usher out the old year and bring in the New Year by viewing the113th running of the world's most famous parade. Dust off your bicycle (or yourcar) and set your plans early to have an experience you'll long remember. You canparticipate in any of 3 levels:

Level 1 - Bicycle the full 250 miles round trip. The 1st and last day are 85miles long. The 2nd and 3rd days are 40 miles long.

Level 2 - Meet us by car where we are staying the 1st night in HuntingtonBeach and bicycle with us the 2nd and 3rd days (80 miles total) Car pools arefeasible.

Level 3 - Meet us in Pasadena by car and camp with us New Year's Eve, ormeet us the morning of the parade. If any car driver would like to SAG (carryour gear) we'll chip in for gas expense.

To apply, send $10 check made out to SIERRA CLUB BICYCLE SECTION and aselfaddressedstamped envelope, and the information coupon filled out to Lee andFern Siegel, 5224 Prosperity Lane, San Diego, CA 92115-2143. For more informa-tion call the leader.

Leader: Lee Siegel 619-583-3261Assistant Leader: Fern Siegel 619-583-3261


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/HS OutingsCoordinator: 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 RanchoParkway exit, go west toward orange-colored plaza. ThePark & 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.

outings continued on next page

Day use: $5 $4 $8 $6Family: $15 included $25 IncludedOvernight: $7 $5 $12 $8Family: $22 included $38 Included

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 Sierra Clubgroups as well as guest groups with a clubsponsor. Please call the events scheduler forreservations if you are interested in rentingthe large cabin. The deposit per night is $140for Sierra Club groups and $240 per night fornon-club groups. This fee covers the first 20people in your group.Both cabins are fully equipped and haveeverything except showers, bedding andfood. Enjoy your weekend!

Members Guests Adults (612) Adults (612)

FEES (with membership card)

To schedule an event at Foster Lodge:Large Cabin - Dianne Peitila 858-274-3100Small Cabin-Susan Parrish 619-478-5188Special Events - Bob Spahle 6192248990Lodge Chair - Patrick Jones 619-469-1608

Foster Lodge

Foster Lodge Closed Weekends- Due to special reserved events, theFoster Lodge Cabins will be closedduring the following weekend in theyear 2001: Dec 1,2,3.

Foster Lodge Committee Meetingsare held the 2nd Tuesday of everymonth. For more information callMary Eggen at 858-453-1615.

WEEKEND WORK PARTIES: CallDan Perkins now at 7606342963to sign up and help out!



National Sierra Club POLICY for OutingsIn order to participate on one of

the Sierra Clubs outings, you willneed to sign a liability waiver. If youwould like to read a copy of thewaiver prior to the outing, please seehttp://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/ or call 415-977-5630.

In the interests of facilitatingthe logistics of some outings, it iscustomary that participants make

carpooling arrangements. The SierraClub does not have insurance forcarpooling arrangements and as-sumes no liability for them.Carpooling, ride sharing or anythingsimilar is strictly a private arrange-ment among the participants.

Participantsassume the risksassociated with thistravel.

NOV 1/THU/M6CFORTUNA MTN EXPLORATORYLdr: Kevin [email protected]: Ensie Pourmalek

Evening hike by moonlight to thetop of Fortuna Mtn. Moderate tohard pace. Bring flashlight, layeredclothing, 1 qt water and sturdyshoes. Call leader for sign-up andinfo.

NOV 3/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDING SE PART OFWARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us in building new trail (noexperience needed) between the Pa-cific Crest Trail (near BarrelSprings) and the CR&HT. We willwork on a hillside with views acrossthe Warner Valley. Meet at the Bar-rel Springs turn out where the PCTcrosses S-22 at 9 a.m. Call Rob fordetails and REQUIRED sign-up.

NOV 3/SAT/E5ALOS PENASQUITOS CANYON -WEST APPROACHLdr: Bob O'Neal858-450-7067 Work760-634-0869 [email protected] (preferred)Asst: Jennifer Louie

Come out for a leisurely hike tothe waterfall in the PenasquitosCanyon. This scenic hike is onmostly level ground. This is a beau-tiful canyon in the middle of urbanSan Diego where we will see birdsand maybe even a deer. The hikestarts at 8:30 a.m. in the parkinglot at the west end of the canyon onSorrento Valley Blvd. Email or callfor directions and more information.

NOV 3/SAT/M8BAGUA TIBIA WILDERNESS/CUTCA TRAIL WORKLdr: Gail Hanna [email protected]: Alan Coles and CharlieKnapke

Join Angeles Chapter friends tomaintain scenic and remote Foresttrail north of Palomar Mtn. We'llclear vegetation in Cutca Valley nearWilderness boundary. Forest Ser-vice provides hand tools, vehiclepasses and optional carcamp site.Energetic novices welcome! Projectcontinues next spring as a back-pack. Join us!

NOV 4/SUN/M6BIRON MOUNTAIN DOG HIKELdr: Becky Graul 619-255-9368Asst: Needed

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon hike withnew two and four-legged friends. Callleader for signup and details.

NOV 4/SUN/H14CCUYAMACA & STONEWALL PEAKSLeader: Rachel Barsman619-448-3128Asst: COL Needed

One of my favorite Cuyamaca hikes.We reach Cuyamaca Peak by way ofthe Conejos Trail, then descend on thefire road to the campground and thenclimb Stonewall Peak. After lunchthere, we go over to the mine beforereturning to the cars. Please callleader for more information on Mon-day Oct. 29 between 6-10 p.m.

NOV 4/SUN/V10EPALMS TO PINESLdr: Byron Cook [email protected]: Mark Brown

Fast paced hike from Palm Springsto the tram station in Long Valley. Carshuttle required. Call or e-mail leaderfor required sign-up.

NOV 7/WED/M9CWED IN MTNSOTAY MTN-WEST APPROACHLdr: Carolyn Jennings619-429-8721Asst: Needed

We will approach Otay Mtn. from thewest with views of Mexico, the endan-gered Tecate Cypress. Take I-805 orI-5 to I-905 east. Take I-905 east pastBrown Field to stop light and exit onOtay Mesa Rd. Stay east on Otay MesaRd to Alta Rd. Turn left (north) onAlta Rd. past State Prison Rd toKuebler Ranch Rd and parking area.

Meet at 9 a.m. Recommend carpoolsMission Valley 8 a.m.

NOV 10-12/SAT-MON/M8BPARKS CYN BACKPACK/ALDERCYN DAYHIKEBackpack Ldr: Pat Klaasen619-582-7407Dayhike Ldr: Larry Klaasen (same #)

Leaving 4WDs or trucks at top ofTurkey Track, we'll hike down the roadinto Coyote Canyon and west intoParks Canyon. Explore after settingcamp. On Sunday's 8-mile dayhike,we'll X-C into Fig Tree Valley and Al-der Canyon seeking Mangalar Spring,Bailey Cabin, Cahuilla village site.Monday explore Tule Canyon. Tripmembers limited by number of suit-able vehicles. Send SASE to leader at4821 Louise Dr., SD 92115 by Nov. 5.

NOV 10-11/SAT-SUN/S12DAGUA CALIENTE CAR CAMPLdr: Kevin [email protected]: Needed

Scenic x-country hikes through thedesert for strenuous and moderatehikers. Saturday's hikes: Whale Peakexploratory S12D (Ldr: KevinWoolworth), Squaw Cyn M7C (Ldr:Bryan O'leary 858-650-6945).Sunday's hikes: Inner pasture explor-atory M8C (Ldr: John Williams 619-444-3735), Inner Pasture exploratoryS9C (Ldr: Kevin Woolworth). Bringbathing suit for the heated jacuzzi atAgua Caliente. Fees $10/person getsyou 1 night at camp ground, optionalFriday night stay, hot springs, show-ers, firewood. Call leader for sign-upinfo.



SAN DIEGONATURAL HISTORY

MUSEUM

NOV 10/SAT/M4BPOWAY LAKELdr: David Kemp [email protected]: Roy Hussak 619-556-1640

I-15 exit at Rancho Bernardo Road.Drive east about 5 miles (turns intoEspola Road) to Lake Poway Road (traf-fic light). Turn left (east) to enterPoway Lake area (possible $4.00 park-ing fee). To avoid fee, turn right (west)at Lake Poway Road and park on ei-ther side of the street. Walk up toPoway Lake. Meet at 8:00 a.m. out-side main building (general store).Wear footwear with good traction andbring a quart of water. Reservationsnot required. Rain cancels.

NOV 10/SAT/H11DCOWLES MOUNTAINCONDITIONING HIKELdr: Bob Butler [email protected]: Bill Edwards

Every trail, every peak, everyswitchback, every creek. See it, do it,know it. Fast. 7 a.m. until aboutnoon. Have lug soles, pre-hydration,1-2 liters water, snack. Limit 10. Tosign up, call or email after Nov 4.

NOV 10/SAT/S18ESAN BERNARDINO EAST PEAKLdr: Rita Ospelt [email protected]: COL Needed

Very scenic hike that follows theridgeline. Expect beautiful views of BigBear Lake, San Gorgonio and SanJacinto. For more info, call or e-mailleader with recent hiking experience.Adventure Pass needed.

NOV 11/SUN/M6BPOWAY LAKELdr: Roy Hussak 858 679-7826Asst: David Kemp 619-392-8566

I-15 exit at Rancho Bernardo Road.Drive east about 5 miles (turns intoEspola Road) to Lake Poway Road (traf-fic light). Turn left (east) to enterPoway Lake area (possible $4.00 park-ing charge). To avoid charge, turnright (west) at Lake Poway Road andpark on either side of the street. Walkup to Poway Lake. Meet at 8:00 a.m.outside main building (general store).Wear footwear with good traction andbring a quart of water. Reservationsnot required. Rain cancels.

NOV 14/WED/M8BWED IN MTNSLdr: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593Asst: Needed

Hike century-old Kelly's Ditch Trailamong oak, pine and cedar. Meet atMilk Ranch Rd parking lot on Hwy 79about 1.5 mile north of Paso PicachoCampground at 9 a.m. Carpools leaveMission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.Rain cancels.

NOV 17-18/SAT-SUN/M5CBOW WILLOW AND ROCKHOUSECANYONS BACKPACKLdr: Marty Stevens 858-673-0891Asst: Jerry Ratajesak

Hike up a sandy wash in the BowWillow Canyon to visit the SombreroPeak Palm Grove. Explore the uppercanyon and streams. Return viaRockhouse Canyon after surveying thearea and visiting the remains of earlycattle ranching. Call the leader fordetails. Reservations are required.Sign-ups are being accepted now.

NOV 17/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDING SE PART OFWARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us in building a new trail (noexperience needed) between the PacificCrest Trail (near Barrel Springs) andthe CR&HT. We will work on a hillsidewith views across the Warner Valleyand of Volcan Mtn. Meet at the BarrelSprings turn-out where the PCTcrosses S-22 at 9 a.m. Call Rob fordetails and REQUIRED sign-up.

NOV 17/SAT/M4BPALOMAR MOUNTAINLdr: Rob Baum [email protected](Emailpreferred)Asst: Mark Eckel

Dark forests of oaks and conifers,shady ravines filled with ferns andazaleas. We will search for the ruinsof Scott's cabin as we hike through theremains of a century old apple or-chard. Best views in the park. Meet at8 a.m. Long pants recommended.

NOV 17/SAT/H8CROCKHOUSE CANYON LOOPLdr: Diane Purkey 619-299-3700Asst: Jack Brady

Follow the desert season back intoAnza-Borrego. We'll hike from BowWillow Canyon up to a high white-sand wash, then scramble cross-coun-

try down to explore the old rockhouse.Loop back on Indian trail and sandwash. Fast paced. Wear sturdy bootsand bring 3 quarts water. Call after-noon or evening, or leave a message24 hours. Optional dinner stop after-wards.

NOV 17/SAT/V21ESAN JACINTO LOOP HIKELdr: Ted Sledzinski [email protected] (preferred)Asst: COL Needed

High mountain exercise before thesnows come. Loop hike to the sum-mit and back. Fast pace. Car shuttlerequired. Daytime: 619-553-2007.

NOV 18/SUN/H7CCORTE MADERA MTNLdr: Blake Cournyer [email protected]: COL I Needed

We ascend moderately 1800 ft to oneof San Diego's premier mountain viewsoverlooking gorgeous mountain mead-ows, Corte Madera Valley and lake,east to the Lagunas and west over theocean. Call leader for sign up and de-tails starting Nov. 12, 9 a.m.3 p.m.or e-mail. Optional breakfast meetingprior to hike. Sturdy boots, 2 quartswater, trail snack, smile and sense ofadventure required. Heavy rain orsnow cancels.

NOV 21/WED/M9BWED IN MTNSLdr: Mac Downing 760-438-8764Asst: Needed

Enjoy November sun in the lowerCuyamacas. Mixed terrain with someviews, and trails through woods andhigh chaparral. Bring water andlunch. Meet at 9 a.m. on Hwy 79 inasphalt lot, 3.6 miles north of Old Hwy80 and 0.6 miles south of Green Val-ley Campground. Carpools leave Mis-sion Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Raincancels.

NOV 23-25/FRI-SUN/S11EDPS: CANYON POINT, PALMER, &GRAPEVINELdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: COL Needed

Climb these three Death ValleyPeaks. Friday we will climb CanyonPoint (5890') S8E then drive to theNevada trailhead for Palmer andGrapevine. Saturday, climb Palmer(7958') S11E. Sunday, climb Grape-vine (8738') S6D and make the longdrive home. Call to sign up.



NOV 23-25/FRI-SUN/V13ESAN GORGONIO BACKPACKLdr: Ted Sledzinski [email protected] (preferred)Asst: COL Needed

Eat your Thanksgiving Tofu-Turkey,and then start to burn off the caloriesby backpacking to a camp high in theSan Gorgonio Wilderness. Explore TheDragons Head, Bighorn Mountain, orother 10,000+ foot peaks. One mileelevation gain (with pack). Moderatelyfast pace. Occasionally rough terrain.Daytime: 619-553-2007.

NOV 24/SAT/M5BHELLHOLE CANYONOPEN SPACE PRESERVELdr: George Greer [email protected]: Bob Morris

Casual morning (9 a.m.) walk on anew trail in Valley Center. Explore anenchanted forest and relive a bit ofhistory. You'll soon see why local resi-dents are working so hard to preserveand expand this special corner of theCounty. For reservations, map anddirections please email or call theleader 6-10 p.m. Limit 16.

NOV 25/SUN/M3CPALOMAR DOUBLE LOOPPART TWOLdr: Bob Morris [email protected]: George Greer

Another casual hike from DoanePond to Scott's cabin ruins. Scott wasone of the early settlers and probablythe planter of the nearby orchard.Hike past the ranger station and upBoucher Hill trail (possible view downPauma Valley to the ocean), then pastthe Cedar Grove Campground andback to the pond. Limit 12 with a sec-ond quart of water (see Part One be-low). Call for reservation.

NOV 25/SUN/M6CPALOMAR DOUBLE LOOP PARTONELdr: George Greer [email protected]: Bob Morris

Casual walk through a mountainmeadow, some gentle climbs, thenalong a creek to an old orchard, pastthe grave of one of the county's earlysettlers, and back to the pond. At thispoint you can visit the observatory,picnic or opt to go on to the secondloop described above. Bring 1 quartof water and sturdy shoes, Limit 12.Call for reservation 7-10 p.m.

NOV 28/WED/E3AMOONLIGHT ON THE BAYLdr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst: Needed

Three flat, easy-paced miles; visitPacific Rim Peace Park. Meet: 6:30p.m., public parking lot, Shelter IslandDr. and Anchorage Lane (1288 C-2).Exit I-5 to airport, west on Harbor, lefton Scott, left on Shelter Island Drive,two more blocks. Restrooms on route,not at parking. $2.00 donation for lo-cal Sierra Club conservation projects,jacket, walking shoes. Rain cancels.Please, no children or pets.

NOV 28/WED/M12BWED IN MTNSLdr: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593Asst: Needed

Scale Corte Madera today. Meet at9 a.m. at Buckman Springs rest stop3 miles east of Sunrise Hwy (S-1) on I-8 for caravan to trailhead. Not a hikefor beginners. Bring lunch, water,boots and jacket. Carpools leave Mis-sion Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.

NOV 30-DEC 2/FRI-SUN/RE-STRICTEDJOSHUA TREEROCK CLIMBING WEEKENDLdr: Byron Cook [email protected]: Dennis Richards

Weekend car camp in Joshua TreeNational Park. This restricted outingis only open to experienced climberswho have their own gear and are Si-erra Club members in good standing.We will set up a variety of top-ropedclimbs ranging from 5.5 to 5.10. E-mail (preferred) or call leader forrequired sign-up. Must provide S.C.membership number and expirationdate, and show membership cardupon arrival at campsite. Small fee forcampsite.

DEC 1-2/SAT-SUN/E2BSMUGGLER CANYON BACKPACKLdr: Marty Stevens 858-673-0891Asst: Ed Spicer

Explore surrounding washes, NativeAmerican sites, and visit theKumeyaay pictographs and morteros.We'll also take a side trip to MarshallSouth's cabin to see how early pio-neers settled this area. Call leader fordetails. Reservations are required.Sign-ups are being accepted now.

DEC 1-2/SAT-SUN/M9CDOMELANDS BACKPACKLdr: Blake Cournyer [email protected]: Laurelle Walsh

Fascinating and diverse desert back-pack. A "must do" hike for all desertadventurers. Backpack to base campwith day outings Saturday and Sun-day. We will explore slot canyons, dryfalls, wind-shaped formations, ancientshell beds and marine fossils. Pos-sible steep climbs and scrambling.Call Leader for sign up and instruc-tions starting Nov. 12th, 9 a.m. - 3p.m. or email. Recent backpack expe-rience required. Pack in water (2 gal-lons minimum).

DEC 1-2/SAT-SUN/H4CWHALE PEAK BACKPACKLdr: Rachel Barsman 619-448-3128Asst: Rachel Burnage

We'll backpack to a dry campsite onthe way up to the peak by the Northapproach, then continue on to thesummit with day packs. This side ofthe peak offers San Diego County'sbest example of the pinyon-juniperwoodland community and an awesomeview when we reach the top. Somerock scrambling with the backpackswill be required. Please call leader formore info.

DEC 1/SAT/E4ASAN ELIJO LAGOON DAY HIKE -FAMILY SECTIONLdr: Edmund Fantino [email protected]: Stephanie [email protected]

This will be a mid-morning hike ex-ploring the coastal wetlands north ofSolana Beach, and will be paced toaccommodate adults and children inthe 5 years and up range. Bring yourbinoculars for bird watching. Phone ore-mail leader for meeting place andtime.



DEC 1/SAT/E5ABIRD WATCH BY THE BORDERLdr: Mark Eckel [email protected]: Rob Baum

9:00 a.m. Bird watch in the County'srichest habitat for birds--Tijuana RiverNational Estuarine Reserve. Over 340bird species have been recorded, someendangered. We will walk 4-5 milesfrom Visitor Center to "Boca Rio" andreturn. Three hours. Bring one quartwater, sun protection, jacket, binocu-lars. Group maximum 10. Rain can-cels. To register, e-mail (preferred) orcall leader between 7 and 9 p.m. be-ginning Nov. 27.

DEC 1/SAT/M5BCONTINUING LEADER TRAININGMap and Compass Training -JacumbaLdr: Nelson CoppAsst: NeededCoord: P. Jeffery [email protected]

This outing is specifically designedto train leaders and assistants for theLand Navigation outing for WBC.Learn how to read a topographic map,orient a map, use landmarks, take abearing, plot a route, and many otherskills to teach WBC students (or useyourself). Open to all potential lead-ers. Priority will be given to currentCOLs and trainees who are interestedin leading for WBC. Call coordinatorto register.

DEC 1/ SAT/M6BDOUBLE PEAK FROMLAKEVIEW PARKLdr: Bob O'Neal858-450-7067 (work)760-634-0869 (home)[email protected] (preferred)Asst: Jennifer Louie

Take a scenic conditioning hike ona Saturday morning. Great views fromthe top of Double Peak are the rewardat the top. The pace for the trip willbe moderate. No long drive for thishike. The trailhead is minutes fromthe 78 in San Marcos. Hiking bootsare required. The hike will startpromptly at 8:30 at the Lakeview Parkon Foxhill Drive in San Marcos. Email or call for directions and moredetails.

DEC 1/SAT/M6BEAGLE PEAKCA WILD HERITAGE CAMPAIGNLdr: Camille Armstrong858-566-5676Asst: Geoffrey Smith

Adventure with us to the top of EaglePeak. Enjoy views of the San DiegoRiver watershed. Discover and pho-tograph the special treasures. Learnabout our Sierra Club efforts to pro-tect this area as federal Wildernessand Wild & Scenic Rivers. Send SASEwith $5 refundable donation check to"Sierra Club" to: Camille, 11572 AlkaidDr., San Diego, CA 92126 by Nov. 26.

DEC 1/SAT/S17ESAN JACINTO WILDERNESS LOOPLdr: Rita Ospelt [email protected]: COL Needed

Leave from Humber Park, head overto the tram and return via WellmansDivide. Great views of Palm Springsfrom the tram station. For more info,call or e-mail leader with recent hik-ing experience. Adventure Passneeded.

DEC 2/SUN/M6APENASQUITOS CANYONLdr: Jonathan Eckhardt619-463-0216Asst: Needed

A 9:00 a.m. start gets us to the fallsand back at a brisk pace, enjoyingsunny meadows and oak woodland allthe way. A great walk for everyone,especially those new to San Diego.Bring water and wear good shoes. Callleader beginning November 24 for re-quired signup. Group size limited to15.

DEC 2/SUN/H8CANZA-BORREGO MAIDENHAIRFALLS & HELLHOLE CANYONLdr: Bill Swartz 619-208-9061Asst: COL Needed

Walk up a desert canyon and en-counter different types of plants andflowers as we gain elevation, passMaidenhair Falls where water plunges25 feet. Then scramble through veg-etation and over boulders into HellholeCanyon and more magnificent poolsof water. This hike is for experiencedhikers who enjoy going off trail. Res-ervations: call Nov. 28, 7-10 p.m.

DEC 5/WED/M7CWED IN MTNSLdr: Dale Laney 619-574-6838Asst: Needed

Climb Cuyamaca Peak via MilkRanch Rd through Conejo Spring.Meet 9 a.m. at dirt parking area atsouth end of Cuyamaca Lake (1 1/2miles north of Paso Picacho Camp-ground off Hwy 79). Bring lunch andwater. Carpools leave Mission Valley8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels.

DEC 8-9/SAT-SUN/M6CNOBLE CANYON BACKPACKLdr: Rachel Burnage [email protected]: P. Jeffery

Wanted: Sturdy hikers with greatattitudes! Before you get bogged downin all the mall shopping, join us on amoderate overnight along the NobleCanyon Trail in fresh air of the LagunaMountains with great vistas of distantpeaks. We'll hike in for about 6 miles,drop our packs, set up camp and thenexplore some of the history of this area.Call or e-mail leader after Nov. 26 be-fore 9 p.m.

DEC 8/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDING SE PART OFWARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us in building new trail (no ex-perience needed), between the PacificCrest Trail (near Barrel Springs) andthe CR&HT. We will work near a gullywith views across the Warner Valley.Work will involve removing brush,building rock walls and constructingnew tread. Meet at the Barrel Springsturn-out where the PCT crosses S-22at 9 a.m. Call Rob for details and RE-QUIRED sign-up.

DEC 8/SAT/E3ASLOW & EASY LAGUNA HIKELdr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst: Needed

Slow, scenic hike in Laguna Mtn RecArea, altitude 6000 ft. Three miles,gentle hills, to Lightning Ridge andFoster Point. Fabulous mountain,meadow, and desert vistas. Bringlunch, one quart water, jacket, sturdyshoes, sun protection. Parking andcarpool expenses shared. Snack stopafter hike. Limited to 16 adults; be-ginners OK. Rain cancels. To regis-ter, call leader 7-9 p.m. beginningMonday, December 3.


DEC 8/SAT/E4ASOUTH POWAY TRAILSLdr: David Kemp [email protected]: Chrissy Magee 760-597-0369

I-15 to Poway Road exit east, rightat Pomerado Road, go 2 blocks andturn left at Metate Lane. Meet 9:00a.m. at 12612 Metate Lane (woodenhouse at Montauk and Metate Lane).Scenic overviews of Poway as we ven-ture along ridges of south Powaymountains. See Mt. Woodson andBlack Mountain; possible local wild-life (i.e. red-tailed hawks, coyotes, rac-coons, opossums). Wear footwear withgood traction; bring quart of water.Reservations not required. Rain can-cels.

DEC 8/SAT/M7ALOS PENASQUITOS CANYONLdr: Mark Eckel [email protected]: Rob Baum

10:00 a.m. Moderate paced hikethrough Los Penasquitos ("the littlecliffs") preserve, steep chaparral-cov-ered hillside, to sycamore-fringedstreamside where we will have lunch.Four to five hours. Bring lunch, onequart water, jacket, sturdy shoes.Group maximum 15. Rain cancels.To register e-mail (preferred) or callleader between 7 and 9 p.m. begin-ning Dec 4.

DEC 8/SAT/H11DCOWLES MOUNTAINCONDITIONING HIKELdr: Bob Butler [email protected]: Rachel Barsman

Every trail, every peak, everyswitchback, every creek. See it, do it,know it. Fast. 7 a.m. until about noon.Have lug soles, pre-hydration, 1-2 li-ters water, snack. Limit 10. To signup, call or email after Dec 2.

DEC 8/SAT/V10EPALM SPRINGSOUTLAW TRAILTRAMLdr: Carl Johnson 619-303-7957Asst: COL Needed

Hike from downtown Palm Springsto the Palm Springs Mt. San JacintoTram. This is a very strenuous, one-day, 6:00 a.m. start, dayhike. Eleva-tion gain is about 8000 feet in 10miles. An incredible once (or twice ormore) in a lifetime hike only for thosein excellent, moderate-paced hikingcondition. Call the leader for requiredreservations and approval. Limited to10 persons.

DEC 9/SUN/E1AFAMILY SECTION HOLIDAY PARTYLdr: Laura Cramer [email protected]

This year we will have an outdoorpicnic/barbecue at San Dieguito Parkin Del Mar on the afternoon of Sun-day, December 9th. We'll have gamesfor all ages, holiday potluck, environ-mentally friendly crafts and gift mak-ing, and door prizes! We'll provideburgers, dogs and beverages. Call oremail at after November 25th for de-tails and directions!

DEC 9/SUN/M6BDOUBLE PEAKLdr: Chrissy Magee [email protected]: Dave Kemp 619-392-8566

If you missed this morning condi-tioning hike last weekend, or enjoyedit so much that you want to do it again,here's your chance. Please bring yourten essentials, and sturdy hikingboots. Email or call for reservationsand directions beginning Nov 28, 6-9p.m. Limited to 15.

DEC 9/SUN/H8EGRANITE MOUNTAINLdr: Blake Cournyer [email protected]: Frank Vanderwall

Peak Baggers and climbing crazies,come and join us as we conquer an-other peak. Semi-exploratory, cross-country hike to Granite Peak (5633').Possible steep and difficult terrain withrewarding panoramic views of SaltonSea to Julian, San Gabriel and SanJacinto Mtns, San Clemente andCatalina Islands (weather permitting).Call or e-mail for sign up and direc-tions starting Nov 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

DEC 12/WED/M9CIRON MOUNTAIN LOOPLdr: Paul Kahn 858-277-2695Asst: Needed

We'll leave from the Ellie Lane park-ing area, off Hwy 67, 0.6 miles northof Poway Rd. at 8:45 a.m. The hiketakes us on a circle route to the top ofIron Mtn. for fine views. Water, lunch,hiking boots essential. Carpools leaveMission Valley 8:00 a.m., El Cajon8:15. Rain cancels.

DEC 15-16/SAT-SUN/E3AINDIAN HILLLdr: Tom Fuller [email protected]: Doug Hansen 858-278-5596

Come and join me on an easy back-pack to Indian Hill. In my opinion, ithas the most history and different ter-rain of any area in the Anza Borregodesert region. The hill is actually alarge rock outcrop where you can havefun exploring it. Send SASE to leaderat 301 W. Vermont Ave. #623,Escondido, CA 92025 for more details.Call or email leader for availability.

DEC 15/SAT/M5BBANKER'S HILLLdr: Rachel Barsman 619-448-3128Asst: Needed

A moderately fast-paced walkthrough Banker's Hill, Maple Canyon,Florida Canyon, and Balboa Park.Optional brunch at Hob Nob Hill af-terward. Meet at Laurel and First Stsin front of RMG by 9:45. Group sizewill be limited to 25 people. Rain can-cels.

DEC 16/SUN/H5COAKZANITA PEAKLdr: Rob Baum [email protected](Email preferred)Asst: Mark Eckel

A pleasant Sunday morning hikethrough a forest of oaks and dense,mature chaparral. Impressive viewsawait us as we climb to the rocky sum-mit. Meet at 9 a.m. E-mail preferred.

DEC 19/WED/M7CWED IN MTNSLdr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242Asst: Carol Murdock

Laguna Mountains along the PCT,from Pioneer Mail to Lucky 5. An easypace along a spectacular mountainvista trail. Car shuttle of 4.5 milesneeded. Trailhead, 9 a.m. at PioneerMail parking lot, Sunrise Hwy (S1) mile#29.3. Adventure Pass needed for thislot. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8a.m., El Cajon 8:15.



DEC 23/SUN/V9ECACTUS TO CLOUDSLdr: Ted Sledzinski [email protected]: COL Needed

Fast-paced exercise hike from PalmSprings to the Tram Station in LongValley. Pre-dawn start. 8000+ feetelevation gain. Conditions may neces-sitate snowshoes and poles or instepcrampons. Car shuttle required. Al-ternate location if conditions prohibi-tive. Fast pace. E-mail preferred.Daytime: 619-553-2007.

DEC 26/WED/E5AWED IN MTNSLdr: Carolyn Jennings619-429-8721Asst: Lois Day

We will walk the Tijuana EstuaryNature Preserve with optional beachwalk and lunch at Tin Fish Cafe onthe fishing pier. Meet at Visitor's Cen-ter at 8:30 a.m. Take I-5 south toCoronado Blvd in Imperial Beach.West to Caspian Way and left to park-ing lot. Recommend carpools leaveMission Valley at 8 a.m.

DEC 28-JAN 1/FRI-TUE/ V16EGRAND CANYON FOR NEW YEAR'SLdr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Byron Cook

And now for something completelydifferent; well take the Tonto Trailfrom Indian Gardens to Hermit Creekvia the Bright Angel Trail down, and

the Hermit Trail up, in this four-nightexploratory backpack. Experienced,very fit, cross-country backpackersonly. $20.74 deposit required (madeout to Mark Brown, refundable only ifreplacement found) to cover NationalPark fee. Call ASAP.

DEC 29/SAT/H16DMORENA BUTTE/HAUSER CANYONLdr: Blake Cournyer [email protected] (preferred)Asst: COL I Needed

R e m o t e , s e l d o m - t r a v e l e dbackcountry exploratory hike intoHauser Canyon, with optional returntrek to Morena Butte. Optional break-fast meeting prior to hike. Sturdyboots, 2 qts. water, lunch, trail snack,smile and sense of adventure required.Heavy rain or snow cancels. Call or e-mail for sign up and directions start-ing Dec. 26, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

DEC 30-JAN 01/SUN-TUE/V13ESAN GORGONIO BACKPACKLdr: Ted Sledzinski [email protected]: COL Needed

Celebrate New Year's on the highestsummit in Southern California. Ex-plore peaks or, conditions permitting,play in the snow. One mile elevationgain (with pack). Moderately fast pace.Snowshoes and poles or instepcrampons may be required. Chainson cars may be needed. E-mail pre-ferred. Daytime: 619-553-2007.

This could be the last of our suc-cessful annual bus trips to Yosemitedue to restrictions in reservation andcancellation policies. Join us for thebest we have to offer: three nights atYosemite Lodge, daily shuttles to theski area. Daily beginner and inter-mediate instruction and ski trips or-ganized by our most experienced staff,downhill and x-country, rentals avail-able, snow shoeing, hiking, loungingand dining in the Historic AhwahneeHotel. You dont even have to ski tohave fun!

URGENT -- NOV. 15 DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UPYOSEMITE X-COUNTRY SKI BUS TRIP

PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKENDFEB 14-18/THU-MON

Coordinator: Afra Roet [email protected] (preferred)

(Oct. 15 to Nov. 4 only: Charles Hansen [email protected])

Cost: $425 (two/room), $345(three/room), $330 (four/room). Two beds perroom. All prices are per person, in-cluding transportation, lodging anddaily instruction. Meals are not in-cluded. Send your $25 nonrefundabledeposit and 3 SASE to: Afra Roet, 1250Cleveland Av. #F305 San Diego CA92013 by Nov. 15. Total amount dueby Jan. 1, 2002. This is a ChapterFundraiser.

BUS TRIPREFUND POLICY

If you are unable to make a tripand can find a replacement, you willreceive a full refund. Also, if the clubcancels the trip or the leader deter-mines that you shouldn't be on thetrip, you will receive a full refund.But, if you cancel and the club findsa replacement for you, you willreceive back all but the $20 deposit.If you cancel and the bus companydoesn't charge us, or charges us onlya partial amount, you will receiveback what the club is not charged.

DEC 22-27/SAT-THUR/S18EGRAND CANYON FOR XMASLdr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Byron Cook

Join us in the continuation of ourtour of the "Esplanade." We will takethe Tonto Trail from Hance Rapids toIndian Gardens via the Grand ViewTrail down, and the Bright Angel up,in this five night exploratory backpack.Experienced, very fit backpackersonly. $25.93 deposit required (madeout to Mark Brown, refundable only ifreplacement found) to cover NationalPark fee. Call ASAP.

NOV 10-11/SAT-SUN/M5BKELSO DUNES

SAND SKIING CAR CAMPLdr: Mike Fry 858-566-3851

[email protected]: Barbara Domurad

Yes, we actually ski on the sand!The Kelso Dunes are beautiful, andone of few in the world that "boom."I have 40 pairs of old skis and bootsin every size. No ski skills neces-sary. We will car camp near thedunes, hike and ski Saturday, hikeat Granite Pass Sunday. Dogs wel-come.


WED-SUN/NOV 21-25THANKSGIVING DAY CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRIPLdr: Mike FryAsst: Barbara DomuradCoordr: Barbara Domurad [email protected]

Come share Thanksgiving and skiing in Mammoth.We stay at comfortable condos in Mammoth Lakes, closeto shopping and entertainment. Estimated price of $185includes lodging and Thanksgiving dinner. Day trips areplanned for skiing or hiking if no snow. For more infor-mation, contact coordinator or send two SASE to: BarbaraDomurad, 10846 Pardale Ave., San Diego, CA 92126.

SUN/JAN 13TELE CLINICLdr: Alvin Walter [email protected]

This clinic will start out with the basic techniquesand progress to private, individualized coaching where youwill be exposed to all the very latest techniques and turnswhich you will never see and do in those "other" resortlessons. Come join us for an opportunity to develop theskills of the masters.

MAR 2-4, 2002 (Sat AM - Mon PM) orMAR 1-5, 2002 with optional pkg.SKI IN SEQUOIA!Ldrs: Craig Denson, Nelson Copp, Mike Fry and Bar-bara Domurad.Coord: Jackie Gray, 858-270-3828, [email protected]

Open to all level skiers, day trips will be designed aroundthe needs of the group.

CrossCountry Ski OutingsMontecito-Sequoia Lodge is an awesome place

to spend time in the winter. Situated at 7500' with manymiles of groomed and back-county trails. Join yourlocal chapter for an awesome skiing experience. Cost:$340. Includes three days of skiing with approved Si-erra Club X/C Ski Outings leaders, delicious meals fromdinner on March 2 through lunch on March 4, two nightslodging (bathrooms in room!), and a small profit for theClub. Optional lodging before and after Montecito-Se-quoia at Grant Grove's new John Muir Lodge is recom-mended (Fri March 1 and Mon March 4) at $50/nightpp/do (2 beds). Car pool.

Info - [email protected], to sign up, send a non-refundable deposit of $35 to Jackie Gray, 4259 FeatherAvenue, San Diego, CA 92117. If you do not haveinternet access, include two legal-sized SASEs.

MAR 28-31/THU-SUNTIOGA PASS WINTER RESORTINTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCEDCoord: Rhea Leptich [email protected]

Join us over Easter for some of the best XC skiing inan isolated area of Yosemite's high country. Ski into asnowed-in lodge equipped with heated cabins and show-ers. The lodge is cozy and the food is outstanding. In-cludes six delicious meals and lodging. Wed night lodg-ing in Bishop extra. Approx. cost is $450.00. Finalprice will be confirmed mid-Oct. Trip is limited to 12.Send a non-refundable $45 deposit and 2 SASE to RheaLeptich, 4017 Mt. Blackburn Ave, San Diego 92111-0318. Chapter fund-raiser.

SKI SECTION OUTINGS AND MEETINGS

Clairemont Community Room.

to teach skiing. Mike Fry, 858-566-3851,[email protected].

Jan 20, Ski lessons for beginners, $15 plus car pooland ski rental. Craig Denson, 858-270-3828,[email protected].

Jan 25-26, SMS Freeheel Clinic, tele-lessons at a localresort. Contact Keith Martin at 310-316-7617 [email protected].

Feb 1-3, 3-5 or Mar 8-10, Ostrander Hut, car pool,ski in with packs, $65. Jim Crouch, 619-223-9084,[email protected].

Feb 9-10, Blue Ridge traverse, car pool, snow camp,free. Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982, [email protected].

Feb 14-18, Yosemite, bus, Yosemite Lodge, $425 (two/room), $345 (three/room), $330 (four/room), Afra Roet,619-296-3459, [email protected].

Mar 2-4 or Mar 1-5 (optional package), Montecito-Sequoia, car pool, lodge, fine meals, groomed trails, $340or add Fri Mar 1 and Mon Mar 4 at $50 per night pp/do(2 beds). Jackie Gray, 858-270-3828, [email protected].

Mar 28-31, Tioga Pass Resort, car pool, ski in, cab-ins, fine meals, $450. Rhea Leptich, 858-277-8123,[email protected].

Apr 6-7, San Gorgonio snow camp, car pool, free.Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982, [email protected].

Apr 11-15, Claire Tappan Sierra Club Lodge, fly, rentalcars, lodge, meals, groomed trails, about $250. Coor-dinator needed.

May? Oregon Telecamp, fly, rental cars, motel, about$400. Craig Denson, 858-270-3828, [email protected].

Hi, Skiers. Here is our abbreviated schedule for the 2001-2002 season. Look for more details in the Hi Sierran. Sendyour e-mail address to [email protected] and receive no-tice of our local trips. Call Barbara Domurad, 858-271-0696, to get our full schedule in the mail, or see our webpage: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/. Come and skiwith us before the globe warms.

MEETINGS:Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9.

OUTINGS:Nov 10-11, Kelso Dunes sand skiing, car pool, car camp,

free. Mike Fry, 858-566-3851, [email protected] 22-25, Thanksgiving at Mammoth, car pool, con-

dos plus food, $185. Barbara Domurad, 858-271-0696,[email protected].

Dec 9, Norpine Demo Day, instruction and gear at SnowSummit. Call Norpine, 619-276-1577, http://www.norpine.com/

Dec-May, Where the Snow Is (WSI), free, one or two-daylocal trips. Send your e-mail address to [email protected].

Dec 28-Jan 1, New Years at Elk Meadows Utah, bus,condos, $325. Alice Fichlander, 619-226-6083,[email protected].

Jan 12-13, Tele Clinic, expert instruction at a local re-sort, carpool, $45. Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982,[email protected].

Jan 19, Leader Training, how to lead ski trips and how


New YearsXCountry Ski

Bus TripElk Meadows, Utah

Dec. 28Jan, 1, 2002/Fri.Tues.Coord: Alice Fichandler 6192266083

[email protected] join us to ski in the New Year at Elk Meadows in southwest Utah.

We will be staying in condos, adjacent to the downhill ski area, giving usopportunities to ski on groomed slopes as well as the backcountry. Thecondos are at 9000' and receive 400" of snow each year. Nearby peaks inthe Tusher Mtns. are above 12000'. The trip is open to skiers at all levels.Beginners are welcome and instruction is provided. A side trip to Zion isalso an option. Your $325 fee includes lodging, transportation and in-struction by our leaders. Please send your $40 deposit as soon as pos-sible to: Alice Fichandler, 4520 Greene St., San Diego, CA, 92107. If thereis no snow, we will cancel and you will get a full refund. This is a Chapterfundraiser.

"Solar San Diego" - something thatwith our sunny climate and highimported energy costs - shouldbecome a no-brainer.

For the first time ever, theMayor's office has an advisory bodyfor environmental issues that isdominated by environmentalists andcommunity members and not devel-opment and industry issues.

The Mayor has also led thecontentious and difficult battle toclose Sorrento Valley Rd. throughPenasquitos Lagoon and eventuallyannex it into Torrey Pines State Parkfor it to become a bicycle and pedes-trian thoroughfare.

Politics is the art of the pos-sible. The art, is in determiningwhat's possible and through whatpeople and processes. We do that bysheer determination and consistentparticipation of our volunteers.

If more people volunteer, we canachieve more success. Becausepolitics at its heart is also a "groupgame." By design, you must work inteams and deploy and inspire groupsand networks of groups to push thesystem. If that network continues togrow in healthy ways, then a lot morewill become possible.

We still need people to phoneand fax and write and attend keyhearings, but e-mail has also made itmuch easier for working people toparticipate and be informed of keyissues.

If you would like to volunteerwith the Political Committee, pleasecontact PolCom Chair Richard Millerat (619) 291-3061 or e-mail:.Meetings are usually the first Tues-day of the month 6:30-8:30.

(Carolyn Chase is a lifetimemember of the Sierra Club and hasserved in the past as Chapter Chair ofthe Executive Committee and Chair ofthe Political Committee. Carolyncurrently is a member of the ChapterExecutive Committee, Political Commit-tee and was appointed by the Mayorof San Diego to chair the MayorsCitizens Environmental AdvisoryCommittee.)

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Saturday November 10Featuring Original Essays and Paintings by Jennifer and Russel Redmond from the

Sea of Cortez Review at the Sierra Club Bookstore

Saturday, December 86 pm 9 pm

Ray Street in North Park comes alive with the sightsand sounds of original music, art, writings and poetry.

Celebrate the richness of the arts with the Sierra ClubBookstore and other merchants of Ray Street as we all

open our doors for an evening of entertainment.

Information: Sierra Club Bookstore, [email protected]

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bookstore


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Outrage Over Outfitters' 'Rights' By Jenny Coyle, of The Planet

Since the days of John Muir,Sierra Club leaders havetaken people to backpack inthe mountains, raft remote rivers,birdwatch in forests and wetlands.How ironic, then, that in the 100thyear of the Sierra Club Outingsprogram, a bill has been introducedin Congress that puts its operation atrisk.

Muir knew that people aremore willing to fight to save a wildplace if they've experienced it first-hand, which is why the outingprogram was launched in 1901.

The Sierra Club Outingsprogram now sponsors more than300 national and internationaloutings each year, combining theexploration of extraordinary naturalareas with the conservation andenvironmental goals of the club.

Additionally, thousands ofchapter and group outings introducemembers to the wild places in theirown backyard.

The Outfitter Policy Act of2001, S. 978, introduced by Sen.Larry Craig (R-Idaho), would grantcommercial outfitter companiespriority rights for recreationalpermits on lands managed byagencies other than the NationalPark Service: national forests,wilderness areas, wildlife refuges andBureau of Land Management lands.

Caught holding the leftoverswould be nonprofit organizationssuch as the Sierra Club, Girl Scoutsand Boy Scouts, church groups,environmental education classes andothers. In places where there arewilderness quotas - such as forrafting or mountaineering trips - thebill would skew the number ofpermits available to the commercialoutfitters.

"The bill basically guaranteesthat outfitters will see financialreturn for being in business, whichcould leave programs like ours out inthe cold," said Dave Simon, theSierra Club's director of outdooractivities.

Not only that, said Simon, butcommercial permits would be auto-matically renewedeven whenoutfitters performed in a substan-dard fashion or when the public, ornew outfitters, sought permits toenter the nation's most popular andheavily used areas.

These permits could be trans-ferred or sold to other outfitters, likelegal property, he said. And thoughthe bill makes it sound like the goalis to preserve the ability to handdown a family business to newgenerations, the permits could besold to a company like Disney.

"The bottom line is that the billelevates the rights of outfitters aboveall others in order to guarantee thema rate of return on their investment,"said Simon. "And land managers willno longer be able to make decisionsbased on what's good for the land,but also what is good for commercialoutfitters."

Rep. Jim Hansen (R-Utah) hasintroduced a companion bill, H.R.2386, in the House.

Take Action: Ask your senators and repre-

sentative to reject S. 978 and H.R.2386, respectively, so that valuablenonprofit and volunteer-led pro-grams conducted on public lands arenot endangered. Take action on-lineby going to www.sierraclub.org/outings and check out Nonprofits'Access to Public Lands Threatened.

"A mulepacker, forinstance, wouldbe certain toguide trips into awilderness everyday, while anational SierraClub outing orInner CityOuting tripmight not get apermit at all. It'san outrage."

Remembered Sierra ClubRemembered Sierra ClubRemembered Sierra ClubRemembered Sierra ClubRemembered Sierra Clubin your will?in your will?in your will?in your will?in your will?

Let us know. We can help you directyour gift to a specific club program or yourhome chapter.

For confidential assistance, contactSage Kuhn, Sierra Club Planned GivingProgram85 Second Street, 2nd floor, SanFrancisco, CA 941053441

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


1.Publication Title: Hi Sierran2.Publication Number: 896-1403.Filing Date: October 1, 20004.Issue Frequency: Bimonthly,5.Number of Issues Published Annually: 66.Annual Subscription Price: $127.Complete Mailing Address of Known Office ofPublication: Sierra Club, San Diego/Imperial CountyChapter, San Diego County, 3820 Ray St., San Diego,CA 92104-3623. (Contact Person: Jackie Main,Telephone: 619-216-0006)8.Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters orGeneral Business Office of Publisher: Sierra Club,San Diego/Imperial County Chapter, 3820 Ray St., SanDiego, CA 92104-3623.

United States Postal Service Form 3526 (October 1999)Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation

13. Publication Title: Hi Sierran 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: September/October 2001.15. Extent and Nature of Circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue______________________ During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date

a. Total Number of Copies (Net Press run) 15,850 16,350b. Paid and/or requested circulation (1) Paid/requested outside-county mail subscriptions stated on Form 3541. 183 179 (2)Paid in-county subscriptions. 13,186 13,910 (3)Sales through dealers carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other non-USPS paid distribution . 0 0 (4)Other classes mailed through the USPS 0 0c. Total Paid/and/or Requested Circulation (sum of 15b. (1),(2),(3),(4)) 14,865 15,527d. Free Distribution by Mail (Samples, complimentary and other free) (1)Outside-County as Stated on Form 3541 (2)In-County as Stated on Form 3541 (3)Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS 72 75e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail 880 700f. Total Free Distribution (15d + 15e) 952 775g. Total Distribution (15c + 15f) 12,554 16,302h. Copies not Distributed _ 33 48i. Total (15g + 15h) 15,850 16,350j. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by 15g times 100) 93% 94%16.Publication of Statement of Ownership will be printed in the Nov./Dec. 02 issue of this publication.Jacquelyn Main, October 1, 2001.

9.Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses ofPublisher, Editor and Managing Editor:PublisherSierra Club, San Diego/Imperial CountyChapter, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104-3623.EditorJackie Main, 2360 Palomira Ct., Chula Vista,CA 91915-1246.Managing EditorHi Sierran Committee, Sierra Club,San Diego/Imperial County Chapter, 3820 Ray St., SanDiego, CA 92104-3623.10.Owner: Sierra Club, San Diego/Imperial CountyChapter, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104-3623.11.Known Bondholders, Mortgagees and OtherSecurity Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent orMore of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, orOther Securities: NONE12.Tax Status: Has not changed during preceding 12months.

The California/Nevada RegionalConservation Committee(CNRCC) has adopted revisedurban growth management policyguidelines, calling for actions at thestate, regional, and local levels tolimit the impacts of growth. Currentprojections indicate that Californiaspopulation may grow by another 25million people by the year 2040.

Among the recommendationsare:

transportation and land useplanning.

Effective regional planningbased on the state comprehen-sive plan.

High standards of services anddesign in all urban areas.

Recognition of the fact thatthere are long-term limits togrowth in California.

The CNRCC will advocate apackage of bills to carry out thesepolicies in the forthcoming sessions

Sierra Clubs new growth management guidelinescall for actions to save the states environment

A state comprehensiveplan, based on analy-sis of growth projec-tions, environmentalconstraints, andinfrastructure require-ments, to guide theconservation anddevelopment of thestate. The plan shoulddetermine whatamount of growth isactually supportable,based on environmen-tal and fiscal limits,not only on economicprojections.

Urban growth bound-aries to define the areaof ultimate urbaniza-tion around all citiesand unincorporatedurban areas.

Strengthening openspace elements ofgeneral plans toinclude biodiversityinventories.

Encouraging infill andcompact developmentwithin urban growthboundaries.

Increasing the supplyof low-income housingthrough new fundingmechanisms.

Requiring the availabil-ity of all needed publicservices and facilitiesbefore a developmentproject can be ap-proved.

Improving air qualityby encouraging transitand coordinating

of the California Legislature. TheCNRCC is also studying a proposalfor an Initiative to mandate a StateComprehensive Plan.

The Guidelines also includepolicies for local growth managementinitiatives that will encourage com-pact, infill development and afford-able housing. These policies will helplocal activists prepare measures thatthe Sierra Club can support.


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.

January/February 2002 dead-line is DECEMBER 1, 2001.

ADVENTUREBISBEE, AZ: KARTCHNERCAVERANS, COPPER QUEENMINE TOURS. Make the RedMetal Miners HOSTEL yourbasecamp for recreation and fun!Located in historic Bisbee, experi-enced, friendly staff will assist plan-ning an exciting and relaxing stay.Also bike touring, mtn. biking; hik-ing; premier birding areas. Non-profit. Availability, brochure:5204326671. wwwgeocities.com//redmetalminer.Email:redmetalminershostel@msncom

CANOE PARTNER wanted. 25day trips, Class I, easy Class IIb, LosAngteles RTS [email protected] or 2137449047. Any location OK.

WALKING TOURS of BankersHill, East Village, Hillcrest, SouthPark & University Heights on Sat-urday mornings. For schedule andprices, check our websitewww.walkingtoursofsandiego.comor call Urban Safaris, 619944WALK (9255)

HELP WANTEDOUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTSwanted for mystery shopper as-signments at top local outdooroutfitters. Earn extra while shop-ping for your outdoor gear.8584814410

RENTALSLOOKING FOR GOOD HOMEto share or care-take or remodel.Im honest, healthy, a young 44with experience in remodeling,landscaping, holistic health andfarming. 1st step, talk. Im Ron at619-445-3526

ROOM FOR RENT in North Park.Non-Smoker. Female preferred.Shared bathroom with daughter.$425 plus utilities. Call Eric: 619-284-9399

SIERRA CLUB FOSTER LODGELARGE CABIN - Enjoy beautifuldays and starlit nights in the La-guna Mountains just 50 minuteseast of San Diego. Rent the FosterLodge Cabin for any group event,including weddings, birthday cel-ebrations, youth group parties, etc.Large Cabin group rates are $240minimum. Call Dianne Pietla to-day at 858-274-3100 to obtain infor-mation and reserve your event.

SERVICESHOUSESITTER AVAILABLE,honest, reliable, flexible person totake care of all your incidentalswhile youre away from home.References available. Please call6193646591.

WHEN 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 childup with piano lessons this fall. Callearly for best times. Safe, secureneighborhood. Experienced teacherwith loads of kids. Call RichardMay, Bachelor of Music, USC.Music Teachers Association.

WANTED: Freethinkers with a re-spect for science and nature, societyand the environment, individuality

and 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.

TRAVELNEW ZEALING-AUSTRALIATOURSWalking, Wildlife,Garden. Small escorted groups orindividual custom itineraries.PACIFIC PATHWAYS 6505952090. www.pacificpathways.com

WHALE WATCHING BY KAYAKwith naturalist. No experience nec-essary. Call Windsport (858)4884642. San Diegos widest selectionof Kayaks & Accessories. Rentals,Instruction, Tours & Social Paddles.Special Discount for Club Members.

PANAMA CANAL CRUISE, SanDiego to Ft. lauderdale, on theCrown Princess, March 1025, 2002.$650 discount on certain inside andoutside cabins.

RIVER CRUISE, VIENNA toAMSTERDAM, from August 1831, 2002, on the Viking Spirit. $200discount on certain cabins. For in-formation call Hans or Diane at8582772911.

TRAVEL TO ITALYIndependentitineraries, including flights, carrental, villas. Reasonable. Italyspecialist Kathy Lamb at6194683231 or CarefreeVacations 6194621000, email:[email protected],Website: Originaltravel.com

Price Qty TotalAfoot and Afield in San Diego County,by Jerry Schad $ 16.95Chapter T-Shirt (S, M, L, XL) $ 10.95Chapter Polo Shirt (M, L, XL) $ 13.95Cloth tote bag with Sierra Club logo $ 6.002001 Wilderness Calendar $ 11.952001 Engagement Calendar $ 12.95

SubtotalLess: 10% members, 20% COLs & chairs < >

Total after discount

Shipping: $3.50 for one item; 7.75% tax $4.50 for 2 - 9 items. Shipping

Total Enclosed__Visa __Mastercard, Expiration Date _______Card # __________________________________________________Signature ________________________________________________Name__________________________ Address__________________City_________________________ St_____ ZIP_______________Phone (____) ____ - _________Mail form with card info or check payable to Sierra Club Bookstore to Sierra Club Bookstore, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104

Sierra Club Bookstore Order FormOrder the popular calendar today! Our shirts, tote

bag and Afoot and Afield book are just a sample ofwhat we offer in our store in North Park. Visit us soon,or purchase online at our site:

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bookstore.

Sierra Club Bookstore

SHOP ONLINE: www.sandiego,sierraclub.org/bookstore

3820 Ray StreetSan Diego, CA 92104

(One block east of 30th, one blocksouth of University,

in the community of North Park)

In addition to our wide selection ofbooks, we also feature: Maps onCDRom, Sierra Club Daypacks,

and Note Cards

M F, 12 noon 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

Sierra ClubEngagement CalendarGift Boxed $12.95

Sierra Club 2002Wilderness Wall Calendar

Gift Boxed $11.95

Discounts: 10% members; 20% COLs and Chairs

(Call before coming down!) (619) 2991797


Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter

COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 921043623 (east of 30th & south of University in North Park) Office hours: MondayFriday, 12-5Serving San Diego & Imperial Counties

Recorded Info and Voicemail System: 6192991744 Adminstrative Office: 6192991743 Fax 6192991742

Ellen Shively (01), Chair, 619-479-3412 [email protected] Gendron (01), Vice Chair, 619-760-2132 [email protected] Jackson (02), Secretary, 858-689-4039 [email protected] Chase (02) 858-272-2930 [email protected] Butler 760-489-8842 [email protected] Huston [email protected] Landon (02) 619-232-6022 [email protected], fax 619-232-6052Richard Miller (02) 619-291-3061 [email protected] Rolfe (01) 619-223-9218 [email protected] Smith (01) 619-286-8905 [email protected] Wilks (02) 619-671-8227 [email protected]

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time*Finance Larry Klaasen 6195827407Focus on Youth Laura Cramer 7603415448 and

Denise Falk 6192314975 **Foster Lodge Patrick Jones, chair 6194691608 2nd Tues**

Large Cabin Events Reservations Dianne Pietila 8582743100 Small Cabin Info Susan Parrish 6194785188Fundraising

Bob McDowell 6192820664 **Gay & Lesbian Sierrans Tom Markel 8584884651 or

Kathryn Vernon at 6192848136 **Hi Sierran Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 2nd Mon 6 p.m.Information Technology Eugene Wilson 7607451158;

[email protected] **Inner City Outings Al Fein 8586797920;[email protected] 3rd Thurs 7:30 p.m.Legal Craig Sherman 6197027892; [email protected] **Membership Wanda Jackson 8586894039;

[email protected] 4th Thurs 6:30 p.m.**Mountaineering Dennis Richards 6192979213; [email protected] **Nature Knowledge Workshop Lee Siegel 6195833261Orientation Jerry Ratajesak (at Tierrasanta Rec Center) 2nd Wed 7 p.m.Outings Jim Matlock 8587484634 **Pacific Crest Trail Rob Langsdorf 8584591726 2nd Tues**Photography Neal Burstein 6195847172;

[email protected] 2nd Thurs**Program Mannie Kugler 6195853773 **Political Richard Miller 6192913061;

[email protected] **Sierra Student Coalition NEEDEDSingles 6192998733 recording or Greg Moll 8586757404 4th Mon. **20s & 30s Single Sierrans Voice Mailbox 6195446124Ski Mike Fry 8585663851 **Treasurer Barbara Amato 8584530244; [email protected] Basics (WBC) Skip Forsht 8582724495;

[email protected](North County Jeff Marchand 760728-8220;[email protected]) **

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time*

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meets 3rd Wed., 6:30 p.m. (Locations listed on page 7.)

**means to call first

Hi Sierran Staff

GROUPS

Email: [email protected] .................................................................Web site: www.sierraclub.orgOffice Manager/Volunteer Coordinator: 6192991743 Cheryl Reiff [email protected] Preservation: 6192849399 Eric BowlbyOrganizer, http://members.dencity.com/canyon Coalition/Conservation Office: 6192991741 Geoffrey SmithConservation Coordinator, [email protected]: 6192991797 (located at chapter office) Geoffrey SmithManager Bookstore Hours: See ads in this newsletter.

North County Group: Chair, David Butler 760-489-8842; email: [email protected] Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. (at RB Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Dr., Rancho Bernardo)Coastal North Group: Robert Payne, 760-632-1961 Meets the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. (at Aviara Oaks Elem. School auditorium, 6900 Ambrosia Lane, La Costa)

Bicycle Section Neil Brooks 8584523905;Terry Fry 6192820425 1st Mon 6 p.m.

Bookkeeper Kellie Lindros 6192991743Bookstore Geoffrey Smith 6192991741;

[email protected] 4th Tues 4 p.m.Bus Trips Mike Fry 8585663851 No reg. mtgs.Conservation Chair Janet Anderson 8585870919 2nd Tues**

[email protected] Chair Jeanne Davies 8584833431;

[email protected] Quality John Wilks 6196718227 (day) **

Border Liz Giffen 6192930350;[email protected] andConnie Garcia 6195434891;[email protected]

Conservation Action Leader John Hartley 6192998870;[email protected] **

Conservation Action Network Janice McKalsen 8582718058 andDiane Smith 8584880342 3rd Mon 7 p.m. **

Conservation, North County Coastal Chair, Deb Schmidt7605982881; [email protected]

Coastal Eric Bowlby 6192849399 and 4th Wed 7 p.m.Joanne Pearson 8584597041

Desert Larry Hogue 8584526654; [email protected] **Energy Dan Perkins 7606342963Forest & Wilderness Camille Armstrong 8585665676;

[email protected] 1st Wed**Land Use Fred Lorenzen 6194356046 & Abby Ackroyd-Rafkin

8585090797 4th Mon**Parks Devore Smith 6192868905; 4th Wed 7 p.m.**

[email protected] NEEDED **Recycling Wade Vernon 7609427517 [email protected] **Transportation NEEDED **Walk for the Environment Fern Siegel 6195833261 **Water Ed Kimura 8585692025; [email protected] **Water Transfer Fred Cagle 6192970931 **Wildlife Renee Owens 6196595871; 4th Thurs. 7 p.m .**

[email protected] Editor Jackie Main fax 6192160066 or or email editor at [email protected] (emergency calls only at ph. 619216-0006)

Committee Chair Pauline Jimenez 6196609898Advertising Representative Ron Porter 6192913706Outings Editor Pauline Jimenez 6196609898Activities Editor Shelley Archer 8586953552

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