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Our Chapter has enthusiasticallyendorsed the Rural Lands Initiativefor Clean Water and Forests, to beplaced on the ballot in March of 2004

andwe need the collective help of ourmembership. This initiative, fromSave Our Forests and Ranchlands, isalso endorsed by water quality advo-cates San Diego Bay Keeper andSurfrider Foundation. It will providevoters with a voice in protecting someof the most sensitive wilderness landsin San Diego County from beingunnecessarily developed and willlimit the traffic, water pollution, andair pollution resulting from unwisedevelopment in these distant rural

areas. When compared to the pro-posed County General Plan Update2020, the initiative greatly improvesprotection of rural resources locatedmostly in lands east of the CountyWater Authority line (CWA). Theseare ground-water dependent areas,where wells were drying up in recordnumbers just last year, -where we

have important source waters for localwater supplies, where we have the forestsand rich biodiversity and rich scenic val-ues.

In 1993, voters approved theForest Conservation Initiative (FCI)which is due to sunset in year 2010.Already developers are planning to urban-ize parts of these forests when the FCIterminates. This new initiative extends theprotection of the FCI lands to year 2023and it increases the level of protectionthere. We must focus our limited infra-structure dollars on solving existing urbantraffic congestion and infrastructure defi-cits. We cannot afford to continue to sub-

sidize highly inefficient and costly urbansprawl in distant rural areas. The initiativehelps us concentrate infrastructure invest-ment in urban areas where we will need itmost as we grow. We do not have to wasteour rural scenic serenity, watersheds, agri-culture, and wildlife as Los Angeles andOrange Counties have done. We must sayno to sprawl once and for all!

PLEASE HELP!In order to qualify the initiative, the CleWater & Forests Committee needs to gathsignatures from 66,000 San Diego Coun

registered voters, and we only have twmonths left. We need your help!

Please call Martha Coffman at 61299-1741 for more info on how you can heIf you cant help gather signatures, pleaconsider making a substantial contributitoward this effort. Make check payable Sierra Club 3820 Ray St. San Diego, 921and write Stop Sprawl in the memo spaThank you for your prompt action!

BYERICBOWLBY, CO-CHAIR, SMARTGROWTHTASKFORCE

SAYNO TOURBANSPRAWL!

On October 31 through November2nd, 2003 a Wilderness First AidCourse will be held at Foster Lodge.This training is the equivalent ofAdvanced First Aid and is espe-cially recommended for Sierra ClubCOL Outings Level II leaders. It ful-fills the three year renewal require-ment for Standard First Aid for COLI leaders. Instruction will be led byGeorgia Villaflour, a highly qualifiedWilderness EMT and is conductedin accordance with the WildernessMedical Associates protocol. Students must have com-pleted a current standard first aidcourse to enroll. The class buildson these basic skills and includespractice in how care for illnessesand injuries when medical facili-ties are more than four hours away.Featured segments are recognitionof acute medical conditions, stabi-

lization of fractures, wound clean-ing, extraction of a victim withoutcausing further harm, transporta-tion techniques and much more. Two overnight stays arerequired at Foster Lodge or atthe campground and some hotmeals will be provided by a vol-unteer cook staff. The fee is $100for COL II level, $115 for COLI. The Outings Committee mayreimburse a portion of this feeupon request. If space is avail-able, non-outings leader membersof the Sierra Club may enroll for$125. For non members, the feeis $150 and includes Sierra Clubmembership. If interested, pleasefill in the application at right andreturn by October 1st, 2003. CallEllen Shively at (619) 4798-3412or email [email protected] forfurther information.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS OFFERED!

COL WILDERNESS FIRST AIDAPPLICATION

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, Sponsored by theSan Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club

Name:_______________________________

Phone: ____________________________

Date Completed SFA (include photocopy)

______________________________

Sierra Club Member #____________

Address: ____________________________

_________

CIRCLEONE:

COL I ($115) COL II ($100)

Non-COL SC Member ($125)

Non-SC Member ($150)

Please send this application along with your check to:Ellen Shively, Sierra Club, 3820 Ray Street,

San Diego, CA 92104-3623.

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SANDIEGOCANYONS& CREEKSCAMPAIGNPAGE

The chaparral canyon at the end of myNormal Heights street is calling again.

Though one highway of civilization endswhere white sage and laurel sumac begins,it would be blindness to mistake this sacredportal to our native universe for a deadend. This rare point of entry, where cityconcrete yields to the enchantment of greenand golden earth, pulses with a thousandlive beginnings for all my thoughts andsenses.

The scent of wild herbs wafts aheady incense in the warming air. TheStereophonic sound of our currently play-ing songbird orchestra peals from everydirection in a symphony of infectiousmirth. How could I not be pleased andthankfulthat such a vibrantly surging veinof our citys original terrain (here beforeSan Diego was yet a twinkle in Spains eye)beckons, ringing manifold kingdoms of lifenear my doorstep? The new freeway has notdisturbed it. Car wheels humming on pave-ment in the distance only seem to sharpenthe relationship between human and non-human worlds.

Today my morning adventurebegins anew, as it has for hundreds of morn-ings since I moved into the neighborhoodnine years ago. At the backyard gate, myaging but eager border collie arrives for her

collar to be slipped in place. The anticipationof our ready escapade is electric betweenus. No two visits to the canyon have beenalike. Something startling is always found,some fresh magic that no previous day hadrevealed. Like our discovery of the well-preserved but abandoned trap-door spiderhouse, exhumed and washed down from acliff side after recent rains. The exquisitelywoven silk tunnel, capped by a precision-fit-ted, hinged door might move a city engineerto genuflect before such superior workman-ship. Or, the recent discovery of a stand

of yellow-blossoming barrel cacti hiddenbeneath elfin shrubbery on a south-facing

slope.Seasoned with memory layers of

previous sojourns, our morning walk bringsus to roads termination, and we descend thesloping hill toward the canyons edge. Uponthe wide flat overlook, we move through aritual training ground for helmeted neigh-bor kids on stunt bikes. Their expertlycrafted dirt ramps and racing paths nowcuriously coexist with the conical shapedtwig dwellings of native wood rats. Thehelmet heads and the wood rats go abouttheir business side by side, and it all lookslike nature to me. My dog and I reach our

favorite sacred spot to perch and observe.Local history has christened this sandstoneravine the Devils Sandbox. Squint youreyes, and you might see the outlines of agrimacing skull upon the white bluff. Itis an outcrop of ancient sea floor, exposedlike a freeze frame from the past. How doI know? I have found the teeth of a greatwhite shark, gigantic prehistoric versions,washed into the gullies at the canyons base.At bluffs crest I have brushed clean a fos-silized whale vertebrae and part of a heftyjaw, now mineralized bone turned to brownstone. Three million-year-old shells of clamand sea snail have left their scalloped and

spiraled impressions here.Though the ocean has long ago

receded, my awareness of its presence insuch recent geologic time brings reverencefor the slow moving heartbeat of the ancientearth. I sit and commune with somethinglarger into which my mind is swallowed,lost in the canyon of my deepest thoughts.I marvel at these arteries of ageless beautyflowing through our neighborhoods. Here,today, I feel the capillaries of the universepulsing in the place where my street ends.

RUFFIN CANYON IS DEDICATED FOOPEN SPACE NATURAL PARKOn Saturday, May 3rd, The Friends of RuffCanyon and the Serra MesaCommunity celebrated the dedicatioof Ruffin Canyon as an open space naturpark. In December last year, Council meber Donna Frye, had made the motion at CCouncil and the dedication was approveThis designation adds a layer of protection fthe open space requiring a 2/3rd vote of tpeople of San Diego to allow any other use the land.

Congratulations to the Serra MeCommunity and Town Council, to the RufCanyon Friends group, and to all those wworked so hard to accomplish this communmilestone. If you would like to begin the prcess of dedication for city-owned open spain your area, please visit our website to viean outline of the process.

GUIDED TOURS COMING TO YOURNEIGHBORHOOD CANYON OR CREEKThe County of San Diego is home to hundreof urban canyons and creeks that provihabitat for native and endangered speciThese canyons also offer passive recreationopportunities and serve as nature-classroomfor local children. They help filter pollutrunoff before it reaches our coastal wateUnfortunately, these precious habitat areface many threats, including invasive plaspecies, erosion, urban growth, and infrstructure uses.

The Canyons Campaign has built new canyon friends groups over the last feyears by leading free, naturalist-guided touin canyon or creek communities and enroing the residents into organized guardians ftheir neighborhood habitat areas. New friengroups we anticipate building in the co

ing months include the Mt. Etna (TecolotSpruce, Buchanan, Rolando, Kensingtoand Norfolkcanyon areas. Existing groups wanticipate strengthening will be the ChollCreek, Cottonwood Creek, Hedionda Creeand Escondido Creek areas. Contact Ericyou would like to be notified of these up-coing events and/or if you would like to join oof these friends groups

Eric Bowlby, Canyons Preservation Coordinat

619-284-9399 or [email protected] Access:sandiego.sierraclub.org/canyo

BYERICBOWLBY, CANYONS& CREEKSCAMPAIGNCOORDINATOR

JOHN RAIFSNIDER LEADS THE WAY DOWN TSTEEPSLOPEOFDEVILSSANDBOX, PHOTOBYP

HAYHU

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Words From a Canyon,By John Raifsnider

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Inner City

Outings(ICO)Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community out-reach program of the Sierra Club dedicated toproviding positive experiences in the wildernessto under served youth. The goal is to open theminds of youth, helping them to appreciate thewilderness and develop a desire to protect it.

ICO LEADERSPOTLIGHT:HEATHERTATTON!

BYDEBBIETARCZY

If youve been with ICO for any length oftime, youve probably already met HeatherTatton. In fact, Heather is likely to be oneof the first people one will meet when join-ing our group. Heather is one of the mostactively involved volunteers with Inner CityOutings. Youre likely to find her helpingout with an orientation, leading your hike,attending a publicity event, or helping withfund-raising. She currently holds the posi-tions of Leader, Agency Coordinator, part-time Web mistress, and was our InterimPublicity Coordinator until we recentlyfilled that position. But, that doesnt fill theplate - Heather has literally had a hand in allfacets of our organization. She was aroundfrom our groups infancy, and is certainly

one of the driving forces. The wide rangeof experiences that she brings to our group,along with her willingness to jump in to anyarea where help is needed, is truly an asset.

Heather has a wide range of interests includ-ing swimming, running, and yoga. Shes aserious runner and ice-skated competitivelyin her younger days. But Heather is really inher element when you see her out there withthe youth on outings! Heather really enjoysgetting in there and letting go - from

wading in knee deep water at Mission TrailsPark to snowball fights at Foster Lodge. Shehas a wonderful rapport with the youth andgets to know each one individually. Heatheralways goes the extra mile to make sure thatthe hikes are well-prepared, and that there issomething unique on each outing for the chil-dren to enjoy. In Heathers own words, she

became involved in ICO because:

There are so many reasons why Iam involved and why I love being a part ofICO. But, there are two primary reasons thatcome to mind. The first is that I want everychild to know that they can be anything theywant to be. As a part of growing up weimpose limits on ourselves. I want to infuseself-confidence in every youth I work with sothat they feel empowered to try new thingsand let go of their boundaries. The secondreason is that I simply enjoy hanging out withkids. Im a kid myself! When I lead an outing,most often its not about getting to the end ofthe trail or to the top of the mountain. Itsabout discovery. Sometimes that means sit-ting on a rock, eating lunch and talking aboutliking tomatoes or disliking eggplant; favorite

books; sibling rivalry; and other things thatmake us simply human. Sometimes thatmeans stopping to climb a tree or turn overa rock to see whats underneath. Life is anexploration in so many ways. ICO outingsare explorations in a similar way, and itsmore than just the trail to me. I believe thatan appreciation for nature develops directlyfrom positive experiences in nature. And tome, that means having fun out there.

SPONSORANICO YOUTH!Sponsor one youth for a day hike = $25Sponsor one youth for an overnight car camp or

backpack trip = $100

And dont stop at one! Sponsor more thanone! Your contributions are welcome in anyamount. The Inner City Outings programis made possible by volunteers who givegenerously of their time and skills, and bydonations of money and equipment fromfriends and supporters. Financial supportfrom foundations, corporations, and indi-viduals is needed and appreciated. Grantfunding has dropped in 2003. SD ICO is

dangerously close to having to scale back ouroutings due to this decrease. Your contribu-tions are tax deductible through the SierraClub Foundation under section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code. Make yourcheck out to Sierra Club Foundation/San DiegoChapter ICO and send it to:

Debbie Tarczy, 6930 Hyde Park Dr., #108San Diego, CA [email protected] or call 619-667-4471website: www.sierraclub.sandiego/ico

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OutingsGRADINGSYSTEMThe grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. Thefirst part, a capital letter, refers to the difficulty of the trip; the seconpart, a number, states the number of miles that will be traveled on thlongest day; and the last part, another capital letter, refers to the tota

elevation gain or loss for the day.

OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 8587484634OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898(e-mail [email protected])MASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASEHS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Jim McCleary, 760-294-1627(e-mail [email protected] and submit outings to Jim.)

CARPOOLINFORMATIONFor environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends pooling. However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange pools, although members may voluntarily arrange them among theselves. The COL and other trip participants may (or may not) be presat an arranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaders cassume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles. Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guidelinebased on typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passen- 9 cents per mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three psengers - 5 cents per mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile eacTolls, entrance or parking fees should also be split among the passe

gers. If you switch cars, you should still pay your original driver tsuggested round trip cost.ELCAJONCARPOOL- Take I-8 to Los Coches Road. Exit south and thleft on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros. 1252, 1-D, 2001. (Formerly oblock south of I-8 at 2nd St exit.)GROSSMONTCAR POOL - Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and tuleft. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, eJackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Riis next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restauranhalf of the lot).MIRAMESACARPOOL- From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Take tfirst right into the Park & Ride lot.MISSION VALLEY CAR POOL - Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramGo west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Camide la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and Cami

de la Reina.NORTH COUNTY CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway ego west toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behiMcDonalds.RANCHOBERNARDOCARPOOL- Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Roon Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and LaguMountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than froMission Valley.RANCHOPEASQUITOSCARPOOL- Take I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos BlvPoway Rd exit. Go one block west on Rancho Peasquitos Blvd. TPark & Ride is on the south (left) side of the street behind the Uniongasoline station.CARLSBADCARPOOL From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east; tathe first left into the Park & Ride lot.

Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires goin8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.

DIFFICULTY MILEAGE ELEVATION CHANGE

This is the number ofmiles, rounded to thenearest mile, traveledon the longest day ofthe trip.

E EasyM ModerateH HardS StrenuousV Very Strenuous

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

C L A S S I F I E D SCall, E-mail or send us your classifieds - 619-993-8465

[email protected] Club Classifieds: 3820 Ray St, SD, CA 92104-3623

Include your payment information and SC membership#!

CLASSIFIED AD RATES AND INFORMATION:A private party ad of 25 words or less costs $10 for Sierra Club members and$15 for non-members. Additional words cost $.50 each. Business classifiedsof 25 words or less cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members plus $.50for each additional word. Send ad copy and payment with your Sierra Clubmembership number to SIERRA CLUB CLASSIFIEDS, 3820 Ray Street, SanDiego, CA 92104-3623. If you have access to a computer, please also email adcopy to: [email protected].

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JUL 1/TUE/9:00AMSignups for outing leader training begintoday at 9am and continue until the class isfull or September 20, whichever comes rst.See instructions elsewhere in this issue.

JUL 2/WED/M5BLOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128or 858-450-3123Asst: Glenn DunhamAre you ready for a backpack? If youwant training, set your own pace for a fastconditioning hike in Peasquitos Canyonleaving the west end parking lot onSorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30pm sharp.Rain cancels.

JUL 3-6/THU-SUN/M7BJULY 4TH SHADY COVE CAR CAMPLdr: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345Asst: NeededCelebrate on Keller Peak Big Bear.Campsites nestled among pine and r,sharing with Torrey Pines Ski Club.Joint happy hours and potluck dinners.Moderate hikes Friday and Saturday.Group limited to 18. Send a SASE with twostamps, $15.00 per participant (payable toSierra Singles) to: Gwenda Humpherys,P.O. Box 420992, San Diego, CA 92142-0992. National Parks pass on cars used forhiking will also be required. No refundsafter June 23rd.

JUL 5/SAT/M5BELFIN FOREST (MOUNT ISRAEL)DOG HIKELdr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660Asst: NeededJoin Ron and Buster on riparian landscapehike of Escondido Creek, then quickly climbout of canyon to surrounding hillside. Dogsmust be socially behaved and on leash atall times. You are required to pick up afteryour dog. Bring 1-2 quarts of water for you

and your buddy, necessary precautionsfor the elements; wear lug-soled shoes.Call leader for information, sign-up, anddirections. Starts at 8:00am. Rain cancels.

JUL 6/SUN/E8BDEL MAR TO LA JOLLA VILLAGESQUARELdr: Witold Martynowicz 858-558-8327Asst: NeededWe will car shuttle to Del Mar from the LaJolla Village Square area and start hikingback along the bluff in Del Mar, thenthrough Torrey Pines, across Blacks Beachand through the UCSD campus back to ouroriginal meeting point. Wear comfortableshoes; bring water and your lunch. Call forreservations.

JUL 8/TUE/M8CFORTUNA MOUNTAIN EVENINGFAST HIKE AND RUNLdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598

Asst: NeededWell fast-hike and RUN up Suycott Washand then over the tops of North and SouthFortuna Mountains in Mission Trails Park.Steep, FAST, and fun. Our chaparralstudies will be conned to our short breaks.Start 6:30pm, return by headlamp. Callbetween 8pm and 10pm or on weekendsfor required signup. (Leave word how latein the evening I can return your call).

JUL 9/WED/H6BMOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOPLdr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920

Asst: NeededLets take a more scenic (and longer) routeto the top of Mount Woodson tonight! I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos/Poway Rd exit.Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn left,drive 3 miles. Park on side of road. Meetat CDF station entrance. Wear shoes withtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bringjacket, ashlight, and water. We departpromptly at 5:55pm, unless evening raincancels.

JUL 10/THU/E3AMOONLIGHT ON THE BAYLdr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst.: NeededSea turtles, salt mountains, unusual publicart, gorgeous yachts, and spectacularvistas: South Bay has it all! Learn about seaturtles, wildlife refuge, planning processfor Chula Vista bayfront. Exit I-5 at ChulaVista J Street, turn west, left on MarinaWay, right to restrooms (Thos Bros 1329H2). Start time 6:30pm. Bring $2.00 for SDchapter conservation. Rain cancels. Please,no children or pets.

JUL 12/SAT/E5AOCEANSIDE ENVIRONMENT/HARBORLdr: Mac Downing [email protected]: NeededCoasters examine development site San Luis Rey River and observe harb

Morning walk in beautiful area. Briwater, walking shoes or light booOptional sack lunch at hike end. Minner harbor large lot east of Montery BCanners, west of tall building, 1351 HarbDr North, 9am.

JUL 12/SAT/M10BPCT-BIG LAGUNA TRAIL LOOPLdr: Joe Zechman 619 709 6268Asst: NeededTen-mile loop on the PCT (stunning viewand Big Laguna Trail (beautiful meadowLearn about the role re plays in loecology. Call leader for more info, requirsign-up, and car-pool location. We meetcarpool at 6:30am. Parking fee. Limitto 12.

JUL 12/SAT/M6CDALEY RANCHLdr: Doug Nolff 858-442-8711,[email protected]: Kathy NormanEnjoy a wonderful morning hike the Daley Ranch. We will be hiking a moderate pace through a variety habitats and terrain on the Boulder Loand East Ridge trails. There will be a st

in the middle for a snack break under tshade trees at the Ranch House. Pleabring water, hiking boots, snacks, andsmile. Call or email Doug for the requirsign-up.

JUL 13/SUN/M6BLOS PEASQUITOS CANYON-EAAPPROACHLdr: Kathy Norman [email protected]: Doug NolffCome and enjoy a morning hike throusunny meadows, oak-shaded ats and

sycamore-fringed streamside. Midwthrough the preserve, well reach a smset of waterfalls in the canyon bottowhere well stop for a break and shideas on maintaining our environmeBring water and a snack. Well meet 9am. Contact leader July 5-12 for requirsign-up (email preferred).


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JUL 16/WED/M5B

LOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128or 858-450-3123Asst: Glenn DunhamAre you ready for a backpack? If youwant training, set your own pace for afast conditioning hike in PeasquitosCanyon leaving the west end parking loton Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30pmsharp. Rain cancels.

JUL 16/WED/H7BIRON MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededGet some real uphill training on thisconditioning hike and be rewarded at thetop with beautiful views! I-15 to RanchoPeasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Driveeast 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, parkon east side of road. Wear shoes withtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bringjacket, ashlight, and water. We departpromptly at 5:55pm, unless evening raincancels.

JUL 17/THU/E4A

CARLSBAD BEACH WALKLdr: Terry Flood 760-729-8221Asst: NeededCome join us for a walk along the beach atsunset. Directions: From I-5, take Tamarackexit. Drive west, cross Carlsbad Blvd. atlight at bottom of hill. Proceed downhillto parking lot at Tamarack Beach. Wearshoes with traction, (we may walk overrocks), bring jacket, ashlight and water.We depart at 6:00pm, unless evening raincancels.

JUL 18/FRI/S8CBOW WILLOW/ROCKHOUSE LOOPLdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Fred GabbardJuly in the desert? Sure! If you can takethe heat, join us in the re. Desert hikingexperience, 8 quarts of water and thick lugsoles required. Not slow-paced--well hike

as brisk a pace as we can safely sustain. Wewill study the desert in its dormant stateduring our short breaks. Call between 8pmand 10pm or on weekends.

JUL 19/SAT/M4C WOODSONMOUNTAIN HIKELdr: Yaning Gao 858-549-1669,[email protected]: NeededJoin us for a summer weekend morninghike. It will be a pretty good workout.Discover what Indians called this area andwhere the name Woodson comes from.Hiking boots strongly recommended andbring 1-2 quarts water, sunscreen, etc.Meet 8am at trailhead. Call or email leaderto sign up and for details.

JUL 19/SAT/M7ALOWER OTAY LAKELdr: Brett Grimm [email protected]: Anna Grimm

Join us for a moderately paced mornihike along the tree-lined west shore Lower Otay Lake. Learn about this thriviurban ecosystem, the formation of OtValley Regional Park, and opportunitto support the expansion and conservatiof the Chula Vista greenbelt. Wecomfortable shoes, minimum one quart

water. Adults; no pets. Call or email ffurther information and signup. Limit 1

JUL 19/SAT/M7BDALEY RANCH -SECONDARY TRAILSLdr: Donald King 760-747-1155,[email protected]: Kathleen KingDo Crest, Rock Ridge, Diamond BacCoyote Run ring a bell? Explore tsecondary trails of Daley Ranch (moderapace), learn about trail conservatioincluding Escondido Municipal Code-176 and get a little exercise. We depart froDaley Ranch trailhead (adjacent to DixoLake) at 8:30 AM. Allow 3-1/2 hours fcompletion. Remember lug sole footwe2 quarts of water, snack, sunscreen anhat.

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Join Ron and Buster on this hike to summit of Iron Mountain. Dogs mustsocially behaved and on leash at all timBring 1-2 quarts of water for you and ybuddy, and necessary precautions for elements. Wear lug-soled shoes. Call leafor information, sign-up, and directioStarts at 8:00am. Rain will cancel.

AUG 5/TUE/M8CFORTUNA MOUNTAIN EVENINFAST HIKE AND RUNLdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: NeededWell fast-hike and RUN up Suycott Wand then over the tops of North and SoFortuna Mountains in Mission Trails PaSteep, FAST, and fun. Our chaparstudies will be conned to our short breaStart 6:30pm, return by headlamp. Cbetween 8pm and 10pm or on weekefor required signup. (Leave word how in the evening I can return your call.)

AUG 6/WED/M5BLOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128or 858-450-3123Asst: Glenn DunhamAre you ready for a backpack? If ywant training, set your own pace fofast conditioning hike in PeasquCanyon leaving the west end parkingon Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30sharp. Rain cancels.

AUG 6/WED/H6BMOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOLdr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededLets take a more scenic (and longer) roto the top of Mount Woodson tonight!15 to Rancho Peasquitos/Poway Rd eDrive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn ldrive 3 miles. Park on side of road. Mat CDF station entrance. Wear shoes wtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Brjacket, ashlight, and water. We deppromptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rcancels.

SAT AUG 9, 4:15PMCALIFORNIA BEACH DAYSHIKE 1 (SIERRA SINGLES)SHELTER ISLAND WALK E3ALdr: Carol Branch [email protected] youre not up for a major hike, lets taklittle stroll along Shelter Island: just enouto begin socializing and to work up appetite for the potluck bonre to folloWalking shoes, even Teva sandals are ok

JUL 20/SUN/M6BBLUE SKY ECOLOGICAL PRESERVETO RAMONA LAKE DOG HIKELdr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660Asst: NeededJoin Ron and Buster on this hike throughBlue Sky Preserve (Poway area), all theway up to Lake Ramona. Dogs must besocially behaved and on leash at all times.Bring 1-2 quarts of water for you and yourbuddy, and necessary precautions for theelements. Wear lug-soled shoes. Call leaderfor information, sign-up, and directions.Starts at 8:00am. Rain will cancel.

JUL 22/TUE/M6B

COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30 EVENINGHIKELdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: NeededTake a quick, fun hike up the Big RockSide of San Diegos highest point. Learnabout the chaparral world and return byashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket,ashlight, water and a munchie. Callbetween 8pm and 10pm or on weekendsfor required signup. (Leave word how latein the evening I can return your call.)

JUL 26/SAT/M6C

SOUTH FORTUNA MOUNTAINLdr: Doug Nolff [email protected]: Kathy NormanTake a fun hike to the top of South FortunaMountain. We will be doing a loop thatincludes the Suycott Wash and the RimTrail with a medley of habitats and terrains.Boots with good traction are required. Alsobring water, snacks and a happy attitude.Call or e-mail Doug for the required sign-up.

JUL 27/SUN/M6BDALEY RANCH JACK CREEKMEADOW LOOP TRAIL(ESCONDIDO)Ldr: Kathy Norman [email protected]: Doug NolffCome enjoy a late afternoon hike on the

Jack Creek Meadow Loop Trail while weshare ways we maintain local habitats. Thetrail is lined with live oaks and chaparral.Well walk past the Daley Ranch house.Well take a break, so bring a snack andwater. Meet at 4pm. Contact leader July 19-26 for required sign-up (email preferred).

JUL 30/WED/M5BIRON MOUNTAIN(W/O THE MOUNTAIN)Ldr: Donald King [email protected]: Kathleen King

Venture where few travel! Explore thebackside of Ellie Lane Loop at a moderate-fast pace. A short side trip will be takento the Ramona Overlook. Various trail-building/ erosion mitigation techniqueswill be discussed. Allow 2-1/4 hours forcompletion. Wear lug-soled boots andbring 1-quart water. Call leader 7-9 pmfor departure time and location. Limitedto 15.

AUG 2/SAT/M6BMIDDLE PEAK LOOP HIKELdr: Mark Russakoff619-644-5728

[email protected]: Wanda JacksonA moderately paced hike around MiddlePeak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.We will walk up Milk Ranch Road to theHobbit tree, loop around Middle Peak,and return via the Minshall Trail. Carpoolsleave at 8:30. Call leader for signup anddetails. Rain cancels.

AUG 3/SUN/E2ASAN ELIJO LAGOONLdr: Renee Huston (760)730-9899Asst: Needed

This is a morning hike along the SanElijo Lagoon at an easy pace. Bring yourbinoculars as there are many opportunitieson this reserve for birdwatchers. Wearshoes with tread. Rain or shine we go!Limited to the rst 15. Call rst for starttime and directions.

AUG 3/SUN/H7CIRON MOUNTAIN DOG HIKELdr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660Asst: Needed

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No signup necessary. Meet at the gazebojust above the re pits, on Shelter Islandjust past the boat ramp. Thos Bros 1288 C3.

SAT AUG 9, 2:00PMCALIFORNIA BEACH DAYSHIKE 2 (SIERRA SINGLES)

TORREY PINES M3BLdr: George Greer858-679-2518 (days)760-788-5450 (eves)[email protected] to Carmel Valley Rd; west to PacicCoast Hwy 101; south to Torrey PinesReserve; park OUTSIDE the Reservesparking lot. Possible parking on PCH andlot on north side of inlet east of PCH. Meetat kiosk/toll booth and hike up road to atrail back down to the beach; return bysand to kiosk. Wear lug-soled shoes for theroad and trail; bare feet for beach. Bringwater.

SAT AUG 9, 3:30PMCALIFORNIA BEACH DAYSHIKE 3 (SIERRA SINGLES)CABRILLO NATIONAL MonumentBAYSIDE TRAIL E2ALdr: Jim McCleary [email protected] two-mile round-trip trail descendsabout 300 feet through native coastal sagescrub. You will also pass by old coastaldefense searchlight bunkers and enjoysome spectacular views of San Diego Bay.Meet at the trailhead near the visitors

center at 3:30pm, or call leader for carpoollocation and time. Parking is $4 per car.

AUG 9 SAT, 4:00PMCALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS HIKE 4(SIERRA SINGLES)POINT LOMA TIDE POOLS E1ALdr: Doug Nolff [email protected]: Kathy NormanLeisurely walk along Point Loma tidepools. Long pauses to savor cool sea

breeze, surging sea, waves breaking onsandstone cliffs, and the sea life. Bringwater, snacks, appropriate footwear forslippery rocks and trails. Arrive and leavewith a sunshine smile. Turn right on toCabrillo Rd. just before Cabrillo NationalMonument toll booth. Proceed down hillto the rst parking lot for the tide pools.

AUG 9, SAT 3:00PMCALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS HIKE 5(SIERRA SINGLES)LA JOLLA SHORE BEACH HIKE E4ALdr: Gwenda Humpherys [email protected] walk along La Jolla Shores. Enjoythe day together: be part of the summerspirit. Take 52 west and continue on LaJolla Pkwy (Ardath Road), turn right at LaJolla Shores Rd (light), left at Avenida de laPlaya, proceed to stop sign at Camino deOro. Turn right into parking lot or park onstreet. Meet on grass by ag pole on thesouth side.

AUG 9, SAT 6:00PMCALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS(SIERRA SINGLES)FULL MOON BONFIRE &POTLUCK ON SHELTER ISLANDHost: Carol Branch [email protected] ending to fabulous, sun-lled beachday hikes. Meet at rst available re pit onShelter Island for a potluck bonre. The repits are just past the boat ramp across fromHumphreys (Thos Bros 1288 C-3). Noreservations needed. Bring your friends.Come even if you didnt attend the Hikes1-5. Bring warm clothing, food to share,rewood if you can, musical instruments,chairs, tables.

AUG 13/WED/H7BIRON MOUNTAIN SUMMITLdr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededGet some real uphill training on thisconditioning hike and be rewarded at thetop with beautiful views! I-15 to RanchoPeasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Drive

east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, park oneast side of road. Wear shoes with traction,no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket,ashlight, and water. Depart promptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rain cancels.

AUG 14/THU/E4ACARLSBAD BEACH WALKLdr: Terry Flood 760-729-8221Asst: NeededCome join us for a walk along the beach atsunset. Directions: From I-5, take Tamarack

exit. Drive west, cross Carlsbad Blvd. light at bottom of hill. Proceed downhillparking lot at Tamarack Beach. Wear shwith traction, (we may walk over rockbring jacket, ashlight and water. We depat 6:00pm, unless evening rain cancels.

AUG 14-23/THU-SAT/V16EPCT/JMT GRAND SIERRA TOUR

Ldr: Lynn Nebus [email protected]: Starla RiversAmbitious ramble through some of the SieNevadas grandest scenery. Onion Valand Reds Meadow are the start and nishthis approx 125-mile trip through Rae LakLeConte Canyon, Evolution Basin. Shcost of packer-assisted food drop at midpo(TBD). Layover time as daily itinerary alloMaximum 8 t, experienced, adventuresosouls.

AUG 15-20/FRI-WED/H10EMT. WHITNEY BACKPACKLdr: Fred Gabbard [email protected] (preferred)Asst: Marty StevensFive-day backpack to the highest peak in Sierra Nevada range. Horseshoe Meadto Whitney Portal via New Army Pass. Cshuttle required, $15 permit fee. Limited tvery experienced backpackers.

AUG 19/TUE/M6BCOWLES MOUNTAIN6:30 EVENING HIKELdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Needed

Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock Sof San Diegos highest point. Learn abthe chaparral world and return by ashligBring hiking boots, a light jacket, ashligwater and a munchie. Call between 8pm a10pm or on weekends for required sign(Leave word how late in the evening I creturn your call.)

AUG 20/WED/M5BLOS PEASQUITOS CANYONEXERCISE HIKELdr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128or 858-450-3123Asst: Glenn DunhamAre you ready for a backpack? If ywant training, set your own pace for a fconditioning hike in Peasquitos Canyleaving the west end parking lot on SorreValley Boulevard at 5:30pm sharp. Rcancels.

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AUG 20/WED/H6BMOUNT WOODSON NORTH

LOOPLdr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededLets take a more scenic (and longer) routeto the top of Mount Woodson tonight! I-15to Rancho Peasquitos/Poway Rd exit.Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn left,drive 3 miles. Park on side of road. Meetat CDF station entrance. Wear shoes withtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bringjacket, ashlight, and water. We departpromptly at 5:55pm, unless evening raincancels.

AUG 21/THU/H5BBLUE SKY RESERVE TORAMONA LAKELdr: Carolyn Keep 858-675-4458Asst: NeededCome join us for a conditioning througha riparian area and then up a steep climbto the dam at Ramona Lake. Wear shoeswith traction, no aerobic tennis shoes!Bring jacket, ashlight, and water. Callleader before 9:00pm for meeting location.We depart at 6:00pm, unless evening raincancels.

AUG 23/SAT/M3BINDIAN HEAD CANYONLdr: Ann Geierman [email protected]: NeededEarly morning hike along a beautifulcanyon trail. Some sections are short, butsteep, as we climb up to gorgeous vistas.Hiking boots or shoes with good treadrequired. Bring one quart of water and anadventurous spirit. Call or e-mail leaderfor more information.

AUG 24/SUN/M4CWOODSON MOUNTAIN EASTSIDE DOG HIKELdr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660Asst: NeededJoin Ron and Buster on hike up accessroad to summit of Woodson Mountain.Paved road has almost 1,200-ft altitude

gain in 1.5 miles. Dogs must be sociallybehaved and on leash at all times. Bring 1-2 quarts of water for you and buddy, andnecessary precautions for the elements.Wear lug-soled shoes. Call leader forinformation, sign-up, and directions.Starts at 8:00am. Rain will cancel.

AUG 27/WED/H7BIRON MOUNTAIN SUMMITLdr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededGet some real uphill training on thisconditioning hike and be rewarded at thetop with beautiful views! I-15 to RanchoPeasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Driveeast 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, parkon east side of road. Wear shoes withtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bringjacket, ashlight, and water. We departpromptly at 5:55pm, unless evening raincancels.

AUG 30/SAT/E3ASLOW & EASY LAGUNA HIKELdr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst: NeededSlow scenic hike in Laguna Mtn RecArea, altitude 6000 ft. Three miles, gentle

hills, to Lightning Ridge and FosterPoint. Fabulous vistas: mountains,meadows, desert. Learn about nativeplants, parkland acquisitions. Bringlunch, water, jacket, sturdy shoes, sunprotection. Parking and carpool expensesshared. Snack stop after hike. Limited to16 adults; beginners OK. To register, callleader 7-9pm beginning Mon., August 25.

SEP 20/SAT/ 9:00 PMAbsolute deadline to sign up for outingleader training is 9pm tonight. However,if you wait until this deadline the class

may be full. See instructions elsewherein this issue.

NOV 1-2/SAT-SUNINDIAN PASS WILDERNESSMONITORING AND CARCAMPLdr: Larry Klaasen 619-582-7407Explore the Indian Pass Wilderness areain east Imperial County by foot and car, todocument the condition of the wilderness,and any adverse impacts. See next issuefor more information.

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The CNRCC Desert Committees purpose isto work for the protection, preservation, andconservation of the California/Nevada desert;support the same objectives in all desertareas of the Southwest; monitor and work

with governments and agencies to promotepreservation of our arid lands; sponsoreducational and work trips and to maintain,share and publish information about the desert. All Desert Committee activities,unless stated otherwise, are suitable for anyonewho enjoys the outdoors. The average car orhigh clearance vehicle will be adequate for mosttrips; however, many of the roads used are dirt soyou should come prepared. For a good guide todesert travel we recommend the Sierra Club bookAdventuring in the California Desert byLynn Foster. Our study trips and work partiesare designed to help you see the desert in a way

you have not seen it before. We usually have acampre each evening with lots of food (potluck)and camaraderie. For a complete listing ofCNRCC Desert Committee trips, contact CraigDeutsche 2231 Kelton Ave, Los Angeles, CA90064, (310-477-6670). Trips may be receivedvia e-mail: .

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JUL 2-6/WED-SUNCNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABECHAPCoyote Gulch Escalante Backpack: 30 milebackpack requiring wading through ankleto knee-deep water of Coyote Creek andEscalante River. Becomes a very deep, red

canyon with sheer walls and large, cathedral-like alcoves. Limit 12. Send $20 refundabledeposit made to Sierra Club and SASE toDavid Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, NV89004, [email protected].

JUL 3-7/THURS-MONCNRCC DESERT COM / CNRCCWILDERNESS COMEastern Nevada: Mt. Grafton: At 10,990 ft.Mt. Grafton in the Schell Creek Range is thehighest point in Nevada on BLM land. Getfamiliar with this scenically outstandingregion via a planned ascent of the peak

and exploration of the expansive, ruggedsurroundings. Car camping with possibleovernight backpack. Leader Vicky Hoover,(415)977-5527, [email protected]

JUL 12-13/SAT-SUNCNRCC DESERT COMCar camp to monitor the Coso Wilderness:Little-known wilderness area with deepcanyons, hidden springs, extensivehuman history. Driving and walkingthe boundaries, watching for interestinglocations and damaging impacts. Tools:

GPS unit, camera, and notepad. Reportwill be prepared for wilderness specialist inRidgecrest BLM ofce. Ldr: Craig Deutsche,assistant and contact: Terry Frewin, (805-966-3754), [email protected].

JUL 31-AUG 3/THURS-SUNCNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABECHAPWhite Mountains Car Camp: GrandviewCampground with magnicent viewof Sierra Nevada to the west. Kikes toSchulman Grove where oldest bristleconepine grows, 7 lakes loop in Sierras (3000ft gain), and the top of White Mtn. Over14,000 ft (2500 ft gain). Send $20 refundabledeposit made to Sierra Club and SASE toDavid Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, NV89004, [email protected].

AUG 1-3/FRI-SUNCNRCC/ CRESCENTA VALLEY/MOJAVE GROUPAncient Bristlecone Pines/Open Houseat Barcroft Lab: Join us for high-altitudeweekend in White Mountains. Car camping,day hiking, and visit to Barcroft researchlaboratory. Bring camera, camping gear,potluck item, food, water. Sign up by mailonly (no e-mail). Send 2 sases, rideshareinfo, H&W phone, e-mail to Reserv/Co-ldr:Lygeia de Jesus, 1550 N. Verdugo Rd. #40,Glendale, CA 91208, (818) 242-7053. Co-ldr:Bill Spreng, (760) 951-4520.

OCT 10-12/FRI-SUNCNRCC DESERT COM/ ANGELES/TOIYABE CHAPSWrite the Wild Joshua Tree National ParkCarcamp: Chance to explore Joshua TreeNP and learn about writing your personalwilderness experience. Dayhikes, time forjournals, and rousing campre discussions!Bring writing materials, eld journals,and eld guides. For info about sign upsand fees contact Ldr: Roberta Moore,P.O. Box 91, Baker, Nevada 89311. Email:[email protected]. Ldr: JudyAnderson, earthlink.net.

OCT 25-26/SAT-SUNCNRCC DESERT COMMojave History and Prehistory Carcamp:We will travel by car and foot to visit anumber of curious sites in the East Mojave:fossil sites, rock alignments of unknownage, trails and mortars of native Americans,mining relics, pioneer graves, and a moremodern museum and ranch. We meet inShoshone and conclude near Afton Canyonalong I-15. Contact leader Craig Deutsche

(310) 477-6670, [email protected]

OCT 25/SATCNRCC DESERT COM/SANGORGONIO CHAPHidden Cave Dayhike Joshua Tr

National Park: Shuttle hike from JumRocks to Twin Tanks. Interesting placalong the way to little-known HiddCave formed by a very large rock with opictograph in it. Hike is about six milBring two liters of water, lunch, snacand a variety of clothes in your car fweather. Call Ldrs: Al and Ann Murdy(760) 366 2932, [email protected].

OCT 31-NOV2/FRI-SUNCNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABECHAPExploratory Virgin Gorge Carcam

Camp at campground in the gorge I-15 in northern Arizona. Hike throucolorful sandstone canyons, then sthe difference as we wander throulimestone arroyos. Learn about thmajor river that traverses Zion NP. Freservation, send a $20 refundable depocheck made out to Sierra Club and SASELdr: David Hardy, Box 99, Blue DiamonNV 89004, [email protected].

NOV 8-11/SAT-TUECNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABECHAPWest Mojave/Death Valley Explorato

Look for new interesting places of twest Mojave which may include canyoin Death Valley and riparian areas of tsouthern Sierras. Terrain will vary froeasy to difcult; various ecosystemfrom very barren to well-forested. Freservation, send $20 refundable depocheck made out to Sierra Club and SASELdr: David Hardy, Box 99, Blue DiamonNV 89004, [email protected].

NOV 8-9/SAT-SUNMOJAVE GROUP/CNRCC/CRESCENTA VALLEY

East Mojave Primitive Car Camp at KelDunes: Full moon to hike to the topbeautiful Kelso Dunes; desert panoramand sounds of the dunes. During tday, weve got other beautiful deshikes planned. Bring camera, campigear, food, water, etc. For sign up incontact Co-Ldr: Bill Spreng, P.O. B129, Victorville, CA 92393-0129, (76951-4520. Co-Ldr: Lygeia de Jesus, (81242-7053. HS


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LABOR DAY BACKPACK BUS TRIPSEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (SNP) BACKPACKThu-Mon, Aug 28-Sep 1

COORDINATOR: STARLARIVERS, 6460 Convoy Ct #314, San Diego, CA 92117,858-874-6908/[email protected]

Come join us for our last hurrah of the summer 2003 bus trip program. Our Labor Day trip this year will again feature 4 backpacks

in the awe-inspiring Giant Forest of SNP. The bus will depart San Diego at 6pm on Thursday, August 28, and return the evening ofMonday, September 1.

To reserve a space: Send a $25 deposit - or payment in full of $150 if member, $160 if nonmember - with either your email address ortwo SASEs to Starla Rivers, 6460 Convoy Ct #314, San Diego, CA 92117. See refund policy below. Make checks payable to the SierraClub. Payment in full is due by August 1 and bus seating priority is assigned in order of receipt of payment in full. Please include youtrip preference, evening telephone number, email address if any, and Sierra Club membership number.

TRIP1: BIGMEADOWS(M6C)LDR: MARTYSTEVENS, ASSIST: NEEDEDWe will backpack in to Jennie Lake for the first night and then on toClover Creek for the balance of the trip. Day hike to Silliman Pass andTwin Peaks, and explore Ranger and Beville Lakes. Exit via CahoonMeadow and Lodgepole. Longest day with backpack: 6 miles. Longestdayhike: 6 miles.

TRIP#2 - TWINLAKES(H9D)LDR: BLAKECOURNYER; ASSIST: KIRKBELLESWell choose a basecamp location on the hike in, 7-9 miles from theLodgepole trailhead. Adventure lovers will enjoy scenic dayhikesbeyond Silliman Pass (10,165) to alpine lakes and other nearby won-ders, and to Mt. Silliman (11,188) for breathtaking views on either sideof the Kings-Kaweah Divide. Total distance: 18 mi. backpacking, approx.10 mi. dayhiking

TRIP #3 - HIGH SIERRA TRAIL-TABLELANDS-PEAR LAKE. (M10C S5D)LDR: MIKEFRY; ASSIST: STARLARIVERSA long trail day from Crescent Meadow to Buck Canyo(M10C). Cross-country to Tablelands (S5D). Dayhike and movcamp near Pear Lake (M5B). Meet bus at Wolverton (E7DSpectacular scenery, beautiful alpine lakes, challenging croscountry backpacking.

TRIP#4 MOOSELAKE(M7C)LDR: DANANDERSON; ASSIST: NEEDEDFrom Wolverton well hike camp at Alta Meadow, then continue cross-country to camp at scenic alpine Moose Lake. FromMoose, well hike cross-country to camp north of Pear Lakand loop back to Wolverton. Total: 19 miles, 14 trail, 5 croscountry.

SEQUOIACORNLILLY, LABORDAY2002

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having every available space filled. Our photo

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The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, To explore,enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth In orderto more effectively carry out this purpose, we need youas an outing leader. To become a Level I Chapter OutingLeader (lead on-trail dayhikes & car camps) you must:

1. Have been on at least four Sierra Club outings.2. Be a Sierra Club member.3. Be at least 18 years of age.4. Attend all of both days of Level I Chapter Outing Leadertraining.5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid card or equivalent

before proceeding to step 6.6. Plan, publish, and execute, before September 28, 2004,two outings on which you are evaluated by experiencedleaders.

Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involvescompletion of BOTH of the following sessions:

SESSION ONE:Saturday September 27, 9:30 AM to 5:00PM in the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park.Bring a day-pack with the equipment you think a leaderwould carry on a dayhike. You must also bring a lunchthat will t in your daypack, note-taking materials, anda quart of water. We will spend part of the day outside.Persons arriving more than 15 minutes late will not beadmitted.

DIRECTIONSTOTHEVISITORCENTER:From Interstate 8 - Take 8 to the Mission Gorge/Fairmount exit.Turn north onto Mission Gorge Road. Proceed down Mission GorgeRoad for 4.2 miles. Just past the Jackson Drive intersection, look forthe large wooden park sign on Mission Gorge Road. Turn left ontoFather Junipero Serra Trail.

From Route 52 - Take 52 East to the Mast Blvd. exit in Santee. Turnleft on Mast Blvd., go under the freeway to the rst trafc signal(West Hills Parkway) and turn right. Take West Hills Parkway to

Mission Gorge Road and turn right. Proceed down Mission Gorge

Road 2.4 miles (past the Father Junipero Serra Trail entrance to OldMission Dam and Kumeyaay Lake and Campground). Look for thelarge wooden park sign on Mission Gorge Road. Turn right ontoFather Junipero Serra Trail.

Phone number of center is 619-668-3275. Father Junipero SerraTrail is between Golfcrest Drive and Jackson Drive. There is a maponline at http://www.mtrp.org/scripts/mtrp/directions.asp.

SESSION TWO:Sunday September 28, 8:30 AM to abo3:00 PM at a Mission Bay location to be announced durinthe Saturday class. Maps and directions will be handed oat that time.

HOW TO SIGN UP: E-mail (after July

[email protected]. Include your full name, yohome telephone number, and your Sierra Club membnumber (appears above your name on Hi Sierran mailinlabel) in your message. You will receive conrmation your signup. If you do not have e-mail, you may sign up calling (619) 422-3236 between 9 AM and 9 PM beginnin

July 1. The training class will be limited to the rst qualied persons who sign up. Signups will be accept

beginning July 1 and will continue until the class is full until 9 PM Saturday, September 20, whichever comes rs

If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been olong enough to acquire a member number (about tw

months), you may not attend this training. Training held twice a year. The next training will be in spring, 200Information on how to join the Sierra Club can be founelsewhere in this bulletin or online at www.sierraclub.or

No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted for thtraining.

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creative contributionsA showcase for the creative spirit of local

Sierra Club members

Submit your Creative Contribution be it a poem, drawing, photo, orother art form to the editor at [email protected], osend your work to: Hi Sierran Editor, 3820 Ray St, SD, CA 92104. All sumissions will be considered, but will not necessarily be published in theHi Sierran.

1. CLOOTOIL: Within 24 hours of a rainfall the

leaves of the OCOTILLO will burst out and be fully

grown within only five days.

2. LOWLWI: The roots of a desert WILLOW extend

as much as 60 feet below the surface. In late spring osummer, watch for its delicate pink or white flowers.

3. HANDLE BRAVOUS: Blooming from October

through May, the rich floral scent of the Desert

LAVENDAR BUSH attracts hundreds of bees, which

pollinate its flowers.

4. SHARVIN, MEAN SAGAN: Rocks are some-

times painted with live Desert VARNISH, a thin

coating of microscopic bacteria colonies that absorb

MANGANESE and iron from the atmosphere.5. FLAP MAN: The California FAN PALM is the on

one native to California.

6. WAC TALC, MY QUEST IS NO HEE: The spines

on the CATCLAW are curved, and its beans are smal

and kidney shaped; whereas the spines on the HONE

MESQUITE are straight, and its beans are long and

narrow.

7. RABE LA VITE, CLASHO: The BEAVERTAIL

has just as many spines as the CHOLLAS.

8. LUCHALIA, ROOMRETS, TEAMET: The

CAHUILLA Indians ground seeds in holes called

MORTEROs with grinding sticks called METATEs.

BORREGOBOONDOGGLE!Here are the highly-anticipated answers to last issues

puzzle. Thanks to the many members who participated.Congratulations to Pat Klaasen and David Johnson for

being the first to send in the correct answers!

by Ellen Shively

THANKS!SIERRACLUBSANDIEGOWOULDLIKETOTHANKTHEFOLLOWINGPEOPLEFORTHEIRGENEROUSDONATIONS:

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

VOLUNTEERS: Housekeeper (Pleeeaaase!)

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Wild Heritage Act Campaigners

Assistant to Program Chair

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Tania Triana, Clothing for ICO.

Wayne Kenaston, Jr., Clothing and Gear for ICO.

Duncan Williams, Picture of Larry Dumlao.

Ben Wolf, HP Server TC2100 Computer.

Loretta and Tom McCarthy, 5-6 person tent for

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