TO BE, OR NOT TO BE

COL!

By Cheryl Reiff, your Chapter Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator

2nd Saturday Each Month

SIERRA CLUB BOOKSTORE from 6-9 pm

Ray Street in North Park comes alive with the sights and sounds of original music, art writings and poetry. Celebrate the richness of the arts with the Sierra Club Bookstore and other merchants of Ray Street as we all open our doors for an evening of entertainment.
CHERYL (CENTER RIGHT) AND THE GANG TAKE A BREAK IN SLOAN CANYON

UPCOMING EVENTS: MARCH 8 - Thomas Kerrigan shows a collection of his ceramic art.
APRIL 12 - Landscape painter Joan Boyer shares her oil and watercolor work.

The Sierra Club Bookstore is open M-F from 12-5 pm 619.299.1797 GALLERY@SIERRACLUBSANDIEGO.ORG HTTP://WWW.SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/GALLERY

Old Car got you down?

Do you have a vehicle you have wanted to get rid of but dont want to hassle with selling it? Why not donate it to the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club? You can do this by visiting www.cars4causes.net, or calling (800)766-2273, or by sending an email to: c4c@cars4causes.net. Make sure to tell them that the donation is for the Sierra Club Foundation, San Diego Chapter so we receive the funds. Thank you!

FOR MORE INFO., PLEASE: CALL MARTHA AT 619-299-1741 FOR MORE INFORMATION GEOFFREY SMITH , 619.299.1741

HOUSE OF STRINGS MUSIC

Dulcimers Mandolins Guitars Fiddles Banjos Harps

LESSONS AVAILABLE!
www.houseofstrings.com
619-280-9035 3411 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104

Hi all, One of the goals Ive had since I first took this job was to have a balanced knowledge of the Chapter and all of its aspects. After 5 years of scheduling conflicts I finally managed to take the Chapter Outings Leader (COL), Level I, training course. I was totally impressed by the knowledge, skill, and organized efforts of Karen Smith, our COL Trainer. She and her assistants were awesome! We are extremely fortunate in this chapter to have so many leaders with such dedication and skill. They make our chapter the best! Part of the requirement for becoming a COL is to lead two evaluated outings. My first was a New Years Conservation Awareness hike through some recovering chaparral country in NE Jamul, followed (unofficially) by a potluck and campfire fun. We hiked through an area that had been burned a couple of years before in the Viejas fire, and observed the post-fire plant recovery. It was amazing to see plants growing at all, considering that they are coping with the effects of four years of drought, as well as the fire. Some of the plants are so delicate and fragile looking that it is hard to believe they are really there. Nature is a wonder! We even saw Mountain Lion tracks right on our trail! It was fun trying to determine the size of the animal. We were joined by two biologists, one from Fish and Game and one from the Navy. I was graciously assisted by Pat Klaasen, and evaluated by expert Larry Klaasen. Both are experienced, knowledgeable, and versatile COLs. All of my hikers were knowledgeable folk as well. We were very fortunate to have such a great wealth of knowledge amongst us and enjoyed sharing our expertise and learning from each other. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, and with Larrys coaching, learned even more things about COL-ing. All in all I have been thoroughly proud to be part of such an exceptional program and group of people. Thanks to you all who make this possible. I am lucky to even hope to follow in your footsteps! We are an awesome chapter, everyone!!!! Happy Trails, Cheryl HS
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GRADING SYSTEM
The grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part, a capital letter, refers to the difficulty of the trip; the second part, a number, states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest day; and the last part, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day.

Your Chapter is in desparate need of the following:

VOLUNTEERS: Housekeeper (Pleeeaaase!) Maintenance & Repair Coordinator Bookstore & Office - Misc Wild Heritage Act Campaigners Assistant to Program Chair INNER CITY OUTINGS: - 2-3 Inner tubes (large size for kids to float on (to use as safety tow for snorkeling next year) - Life vests - all sizes - Pans (with calphalon bottom or titanium) - Lanterns for car camps - Fix-it person for Peak I stove and Coleman Lantern - Tupperware (or other brand of large plastic containers with tight lids for food at sandwich making or tostado making feast). - Binoculars 1 or 2 pair - 2-way radios for leader safety - Nalgeen water bottles - Remote back-country first aid kit - Utility knife - Trowels (plastic is okay, but we need several heavy duty metal and/or combo shovel/pick-D). - Spare large stuff sacks - Polaroid cameras and film - One large cleaning bucket - Backpack covers and/or large box of unused heavy trash bags - Sun/rain hats with chin straps - Lighters for stoves - Space bags (for bivouac sacs) - Gaiters (about 10 pairs) COMPUTER ITEMS NEEDED: * Must be approved by Rob Morris via email: <rmorris@san.rr.com> - Microsoft Office 2000 (Professional, full license) - WordPerfect Office 2000 or 2002, with Dragon Naturally Speaking (full or upgrade license) - FileMaker Pro, Version 5.0, 5.5 or 6.0, full or upgrade license - Adobe Acrobat, full license - PC speakers, small 2-speaker systems

WANTED!

DIFFICULTY E Easy M Moderate H Hard S Strenuous V Very Strenuous

MILEAGE
This is the number of miles, rounded to the nearest mile, traveled on the longest day of the trip.

ELEVATION CHANGE
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.

Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.
OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 8587484634 OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 (e-mail hiknlady@aol.com) MASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASE HS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Jim McCleary, 760-294-1627 (e-mail jim@jimmc.com and submit outings to Jim.) CAR POOL INFORMATION
For environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car pooling. However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, although members may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL and other trip participants may (or may not) be present at an arranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles. Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is based on typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents per mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents per mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls, entrance or parking fees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you should still pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost. EL CAJON CAR POOL - Take I-8 to Los Coches Road. Exit south and then left on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros. 1252, 1-D, 2001. (Formerly one block south of I-8 at 2nd St exit.) GROSSMONT CAR POOL - Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and turn left. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exit Jackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Ride is next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restaurants half of the lot). MIRA MESA CAR POOL - From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Take the first right into the Park & Ride lot. MISSION VALLEY CAR POOL - Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Camino de la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and Camino de la Reina. NORTH COUNTY CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, go west toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behind McDonalds. RANCHO BERNARDO CAR POOL - Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Road on Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than from Mission Valley. RANCHO PEASQUITOS CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Go one block west on Rancho Peasquitos Blvd. The Park & Ride is on the south (left) side of the street behind the Unocal gasoline station. CARLSBAD CAR POOL From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east; take the first left into the Park & Ride lot.

- SCSI adapter cards and cables, prefer Adaptec cards from older Dell and Gateway Pentium systems (Adaptec 2940, 2940U, 2940W or 2940UW) - Toshiba CD-ROM, external unit for Toshiba laptop - Windows 2000 operating system, full license.

THANKS!
Sierra Club San Diego would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Gavin Wong, for Pentium computer, HP CD burner, SCSI card and cables, Fujitsu optical drive, CalComp tablet, modem, MAG CRT monitor. William Busick, for Toshiba Satellite laptop, carry case, external HP CD burner, extra Windows 98SE license; and for cold weather clothing donations to Inner City Outings. Eric Bowlby, for OmniPage Pro optical character recognition software, Adobe PageMaker and Microsoft Word 97 software. Lennet Daigle, for a wonderful, 20" RCA TV.

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Emphasis on conservation of this unique biome. Meet at 8:30am at entrance to Mission Trails Regional Park ball field parking lot (entrance near Park Ridge Blvd/Murray Park Dr). Carpools leave Mission Valley at 8:00am. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels.

MAR 8-9/SAT-SUN/V10E SKI MOUNTAINEERING BOUNDARY PEAK

Ski Mountaineering Section TI: Boundary Pk: Ski Nevada's highest. Ten miles, 5,000 feet round trip. Intermediate or better skiing ability and stamina required. Send e-mail with experience to co-leaders: REINER STENZEL, ALVIN WALTER awalter@pacbell.net

MAR 8/SAT/E2A TRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCH

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building trail (no experience needed), between Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. Come see how quickly new growth is coming up in the burned areas as a result of recent rains. We will probably repair tread that was damaged by this past summer's flash flood. Call Rob for REQUIRED sign-up and directions to MAR 1/SAT/9AM meeting point (somewhere on Thomas Signups for outing leader training begin Bros. Guide pg. 409 L9). today at 9 AM and continue until the class is full or April 20, whichever comes first. MAR 8/SAT/M5A FALLBROOK: SANTA MARGARITA See instructions elsewhere in this issue.

MAR 9/SUN/H8C LAGUNA MTN DOGGIE HIKE

Ldr: Rob Baum 619-462-7250 robcarrie@netzero.net Asst: Needed Join us for a scenic hike in the beautiful Laguna Mountains where you and your four-legged friend(s) will sample a variety of appealing environments -- shady woodlands, spice-scented chaparral, and sagedotted meadows. Everybody welcome (no dog required). Contact leader for more details. E-mail preferred.

MAR 2/SUN/M4B DALEY RANCH CHAPARRAL LOOP TRAIL

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

RIVER
Ldr: Shelley Warnick 858-695-3552 shell@san.rr.com Asst: Alicia Cobb Exploratory walk (approx. 2.5 hours) near Southern California's last free-flowing (undammed) coastal river. Use all your senses to observe, enjoy this wildlife habitat and corridor. Meet at Park 'n Ride at I15/Mira Mesa Blvd. mid-morning. Required: water, lunch, sun protection, good traction shoes or boots (no tennis shoes), sense of humor, flexibility. Recommended: insect repellent. Reservation required by March 6, 9pm. Rain cancels.

MAR 12/WED/M10B WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593 Asst: Needed Meet at Sweetwater Bridge 1/2m north of Green Valley campground on Hwy 79 at 9am. We will climb the Harvey Moore trail to Granite Spring and return via Harper creek. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8:00am, El Cajon 8:15am. Heavy rain or snow cancels.

MAR 15/SAT/M5B LA JOLLA SHORES

Ldr: Betty Rose 858-454-2024 Asst: Needed "Secret pathways" into La Jolla Shores Heights, great ocean views near the Birch Aquarium over an architecturally significant footbridge. Bring water, layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and $$ for optional refreshments. Meet at 9:00am at Avenida de la Playa and Paseo del Ocaso (Thos. Bros. Guide 1227-H5). No bathroom facilities. Allow extra driving time for tourist traffic and scarce parking. No reservations and no calls, please. Limit 25 hikers.

MAR 3/MON/H13C PINYON MOUNTAIN LOOP

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 alholdenhiker@yahoo.com Asst: Witold Martynowicz From the Native American village site in Mine Wash, the route goes up Bighorn Canyon and over to the Nolina drainage to check out a superb dry waterfall. Then, go on to Pinyon Mountain for lunch at the summit and down the ridge with a thrilling, knife-edge section back to the trailhead. First timers with this leader must contact him. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30am.

MAR 8/SAT/S17D TAQUITZ AND RED TAQUITZ

Ldr: Rita Ospelt 760-945-4672 LOVE2FLY@SDCOE.K12.CA.US Asst: COL Needed We will follow the South Ridge trail to Taquitz Peak. Then we traverse Little Taquitz Valley and take the PCT down towards Spitler Peak, enjoying magnificent views as we pass Red Taquitz and several other peaks. Just before reaching Spitler Peak, we leave the PCT and take the Spitler Peak trail back to the cars. Involves car shuttle. Adventure Pass required. Limited to 12 experienced hikers.

MAR 5/WED/E5A WED IN MTS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Needed Understand coastal chaparral flora and ecology; identify wintering/resident birds.

MAR 15-16/SAT-SUN IMPERIAL/SAN DIEGO COUNTIES DESERT COMMITTEE MEETING and CAR CAMP
Leader: Greg Moll 619-516-1711 sandiegokayaker@cox.net Asst: Needed Overnight car camp in Imperial County. (more outings next page)

OUTINGS EDUCATE!

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Join us and become informed about desert San Diego Airport exit. Follow airport issues and concerns. Contact leader for signs; stay in left lane. Turn left at Spanish location and details. Everyone is welcome. Landing sign (Thos Bros 1288 E-1) at traffic light. Bring $2.00 donation for local Sierra MAR 15-16/SAT-SUN/M8C Club conservation projects. Rain cancels. UPPER CEDAR CREEK No pets, please.

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

MAR 22/SAT/H16C PCTS: HWY 74 TO TULE SPR (B5-4)

BEGINNER BACKPACK CONSERVATION OUTING

Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711 iokuok2@hotmail.com Asst: Needed Awesome section of California Wild Heritage Campaigns Wild and Scenic River proposals. Backpack less than a mile mostly on dirt road. Saturday, hike down to Cedar Creek and river scramble up to a 30-foot waterfall, then to a punchbowl for a swim! Return through a gorgeous oak forest and mountain meadows. Sunday, bag Sunshine Mountain and Eagle Peak, including a glimpse of Three Sisters Waterfall and Boulder Creek Gorge.

MAR 15/SAT/S20C AQUA TIBIA WILDERNESS LOOP

Ldr: Rita Ospelt 760-945-4672 LOVE2FLY@SDCOE.K12.CA.US Asst: COL Needed Fast-paced hike to Aqua Tibia Mountain. The trail winds up scrub-covered slopes with great views of Vail Lake, San Jacinto, San Gorgonio and Baldy in the distance. As we get closer to the peak, the vegetation changes to a forest of pine and oak trees. Descend on the back side of the mountain with glimpses of Lookout Tower and the Palomar Observatory. Adventure Pass required. Limited to 10 experienced hikers.

MAR 16/SUN/M7C CUYAMACA HOPE FOR RAIN!

Ldr: Lawrence Carleton 858-578-9427 lrcarleton@aol.com Asst: COL Needed Let's try Cuyamaca from Paso Picacho in an unusual season. With luck there will be a storm the day before but roads will be clear and we'll get to see trees white with icicles. If roads are bad, we'll do an alternate hike. Essentials including good boots required. Phone or e-mail leader to register and find out about the car pool. Paso Picacho charges modest parking fee.

MAR 17/ MON/E3A MOONLIGHT ON THE BAY

Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed 6:30pm. View and discuss environmentally-themed public art at airport, then stroll along bay for postcard-quality views of full moon over city. DIRECTIONS: Exit I-5 at

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed MAR 17/MON/H13C Help me complete my hiking of the Pacific PINTO CANYON Crest Trail through San Diego and Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 Riverside Counties with todays segment. alholdenhiker@yahoo.com We will cover the distance from Highway Asst: Gail Hanna 74 south over Table Mountain to Tule A huge dry waterfall, palm trees, water, Spring (at the head of Coyote Canyon). unlimited smooth granite, and the best set Enjoy great vistas. Call for required sign of petroglyphs yet await us in beautiful up. Pinto Canyon. New hikers must see this. MAR 22-23/SAT-SUN/H6D Carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30 am ARIZONA DESERT PEAKS and reassemble at I-8 Mountain Spring DPS ROCKCLIMB/CARCAMP exit. We try to finish before dark. Ldr: Dennis Richards 619-296-6620 MAR 19/WED/M9B gohfrit@earthlink.net (preferred) WED IN MTNS Asst: Byron Cook Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412 Join us to climb two great peaks north of pibroch@cox.net Yuma, Arizona. This restricted outing is Asst: Needed open only to Sierra Club members who Winter's End trek along the Pacific Crest have some rock climbing experience and Trail from Kwamiiyi Point south (with pos- their own equipment. Drive Friday night sible side ascent to Monument Peak, site of after work. Sat climb exposed 3rd Class Cold War early warning radar link) to route on Castle Dome Peak. Sun climb 5.4 Burnt Rancheria Campground's nature route on Signal Peak. Car camp with interpretive preserve. Adventure Pass potluck dinner on Sat night. required for vehicle parking. Meet at Burnt MAR 23/SUN/E5A Rancheria parking 9am. Car pools leave SANTA ROSA PLATEAU Mission Valley 8am, El Cajon 8:15am. Ldr: Chris Landa 858-586-1346 Vehicle shuttle to trailhead. Contact leader Asst: Needed in case of severe weather. Join us for a pleasant stroll through grassMAR 22/SAT/E4A lands and oaks in Riverside County. If TAMARISK BASH WORK PARTY lucky, we will see endangered Chocolate Ldr: Larry Klaasen 619-582-7407 Lilies and many other wildflowers. Lunch klaasen_L@juno.com at an adobe ranch house under a great oak Asst: Pat Klaasen tree. $2 donation to the Nature Easy day of cutting tamarisk at the head of Conservancy. Call the leader for more Jacumba Jim Canyon, finishing work from details and reservations. last year. From the middle of McCain MAR 26/WED/E5A Valley, we'll hike in through Lost Valley, on WED IN MTNS trail and old ranch roads to the top of Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Jacumba Jim Canyon. Wonderful view Asst: Needed into desert and Carrizo Canyon. Optional Savanna, rolling hills and wild flowers on car camp Sat. night at Cottonwood Santa Rosa Plateau. Lunch at an historic Campground. Call or e-mail leader for adobe rancho. Take I-15 north past sign up and directions. Temecula; at the I-215 split stay left on I-15. Ten miles past Temecula, exit on Clinton MAR 22/SAT M5A Keith Road west. At 6 miles the road turns TORREY PINES EXTENSION sharply to the right. Continue to parking Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774 lot and gate at 9:30am. Carpools leave Asst: COL Needed Mission Valley and El Cajon at 8am. $2 This Coasters moderate walk visits the entrance fee. eastern natural area saved in 19641970. Changing terrain and ocean views. Bring (more outings next page) water, lunch, boots or walking shoes. Meet 9am east end of Del Mar Scenic PKWY, off

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vides hand tools and support. Energetic APR 5/SAT/M10A hikers from recent WBC class are especial- SANTA ROSA PLATEAU LOOP ly welcome join us! Contact any leader. Ldr: Rita Ospelt 760-945-4672 LOVE2FLY@SDCOE.K12.CA.US MAR 29-30/SAT-SUN/S10E Asst: Needed RABBIT PEAK Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological reserve is EXPLORATORY BACKPACK known for its Chocolate Lilies which Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 bloom in spring. Let's look for them and woolhike@san.rr.com other wildflowers while hiking through Asst: COL II Needed oak woodlands, native grasslands, coastal Exploratory backpack up the southwest sage scrub and chaparral. Bring water, face of Rabbit Peak. Class 3 desert hiking snack and hiking boots. Limited to 12 hikand backpacking. Fit, experienced and ers. There is a $2.00 fee to enter the reserve. cooperative participants only. Call leader for sign-up. APR 5/SAT/M2A

APR 2/WED/M8B WED IN MTNS MAR 26/WED/M7B WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884 Asst: Needed A Nature Conservancy area on the Santa Rosa Plateau. View California as the early Spanish saw it. Lunch at the old adobe house. See above for directions to trailhead. Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774 Asst: Needed Enjoy spring with a comfortable pace on the Pine Ridge Trail in the Cuyamacas. Meet at Sweetwater Bridge parking lot on Hwy 79 in the Cuyamaca Mountains at 9am. Lunch at Arroyo Seco. Bring water, lunch, wear hiking shoes. Call leader if going directly to trailhead. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8am, El Cajon 8:15am. Rain cancels.

UPPER CEDAR CREEK PICNIC CONSERVATION OUTING

Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711 iokuok2@hotmail.com Asst: Needed Stunning glimpse of one of the California Wild Heritage Campaigns Wild and Scenic River proposals. Well walk a half mile down a dirt road, then plunge right into Cedar Creek for a short distance to our picnic spot. Do lunch, explore more upstream, and return. Dry change of clothes required. Narrow gorge, so getting wet is not optional! Stream depth up to four feet. Call leader for details.

MAR 29-30/SAT-SUN/E0A BLAIR VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMP Ldr: Edward Earl 858-635-9361 esquared@k-online.com Asst: Peter Thomas This primitive desert car camp will focus on observing celestial wonders through binoculars and telescopes. Features include planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae. Call leader for information. Signup begins March 18.

APR 4-7/FRI-MON/M6B VALLEY OF FIRE CAR CAMP

Ldr: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345 GwendaAnn@aol.com Asst: Needed Group site 55 miles north of Las Vegas. Hiking to Sunset Fire Canyon, Silica Dome, Petroglyph Canyon, Elephant Rock. Bring all camping gear and food. No RV's allowed. To reserve, send $15.00 check payable to Sierra Singles ($5.00 daily fee MAR 29/SAT/M6B per car also collected at the park). Limit 16 DYAR SPRING/JUAQUAPIN LOOP people. Send check with 2 SASE's to Ldr: Edmund Fantino 858-755-1978 Gwenda Humpherys, P.O. Box 420992, San efantino@ucsd.edu Diego, CA 92142-0992. No refunds after Asst: Stephanie Fantino A pleasant loop trail in Cuyamaca State March 22. Park. Adults and children eight and above APR 5/SAT/E2A welcome. E-mail or phone leaders for TRAIL BUILDING details. SE PART OF WARNER RANCH MAR 29-30/SAT-SUN/H7C AGUA TIBIA WILDERNESS SPRING BACKPACK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE Ldr: Gail Hanna 858-272-5141 gailwh@peakbagging.com Assts: Alan Coles and Charlie Knapke Join Angeles Chapter friends for our ongoing effort to improve the Cutca Trail in scenic wilderness north of Palomar Mtn. We'll clear brush and obstacles beyond wilderness boundary and enjoy a secluded streamside campsite. Forest Service proLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building Trail (no experience needed) between Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. Come see the new growth coming up in the burned areas. We will probably repair tread that was damaged by this past summers flashflood and construct some new trail. Call Rob for REQUIRED sign-up and directions to meeting point (somewhere on Thomas Guide p 409 L9).

APR 5/SAT/S9E EL CAJON HIKE

Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 woolhike@san.rr.com Asst: COL II Needed Rock scramble (Class 3) up the south face of El Cajon Mountain and hike down the west side trail. Experienced, adventurous and cooperative participants only. Call leader for sign-up.

APR 7/MON/S14E MOUNTAIN PALM SPRINGS

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 alholdenhiker@yahoo.com Asst: Witold Martynowicz From Pygmy and Southwest Groves, we will work the ridge westward to our goals: Sombrero Peak Palm Grove and the summit, 4229 ft. Return is via Indian Valley and the cut-across trail through Surprise Canyon Grove. The route can be adjusted for time and group unity concerns. New joiners contact leader. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30am.

APR 9/WED/E5A WED IN MTS

Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884 Asst: Needed Oak Oasis is a county open space preserve lined with wild lilac, thick chaparral and

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bling. Sturdy shoes and long pants required. Carpool early morning from Sabre Springs Park and Ride located east on Poway Rd. Left on Sabre Springs Parkway. First left into shopping plaza. Right inside plaza on the north side of the lot. Call or email leader for details.

APR 19/SAT/H8C CUYAMACA RANCHO PARK

STATE

lovely shading old oaks. Lakeside. From Hwy 67 exit east on Mapleview. Turn left to Ashwood. Becomes Wildcat Canyon Rd. Meet at 9am, 12620 Wildcat Canyon Road about 2.5 miles past Stelzer Pk. Bring lunch and water. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 8am, El Cajon 8:15am. Rain cancels.

Ldr: Curtis Carlson 858-278-9608 Asst: Needed Join us in the southern Cuyamacas. We'll hike up to Oakzanita Peak and enjoy the view. The hike begins on Hwy. 79, one-half APR 16/WED/E5A mile south of the entrance to Green Valley WED IN MTNS Falls Campground. Call the leader for Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884 sign-up, starting time and directions. The Asst: Needed hike will be limited to ten participants, and Meet at 9:00am at San Elijo Lagoon for a should take about 5 hours. Rain cancels! walk along the south side trail. There is a Blue and Snowy Heron heronry to be seen. APR 20/SUN/ 9:00PM Take I-5 north to Lomas Santa Fe exit west. Absolute deadline to sign up for outing Continue 6 blocks to Rio St. Right turn and leader training is 9:00pm tonight. drive to end of street. Bring lunch and However, if you wait until this deadline water. Carpools leave Mission Valley at the class may be full. See instructions else8:30am. where in this issue.

APR 9/WED/M9C WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412 Asst: Needed Hike service road on Otay Mountain with sweeping scenes of Mexico and neighboring peaks. Unique flora, including endangered Tecate Cypress. Car pools recommended; Mission Valley 8am. Drive south on I-5 to 905 (Otay Mesa Rd). Stay on Otay Mesa Rd after split from 905. Continue to Alta Rd; turn left past Donovan Prison to Kuebler Ranch Rd. Short, unpaved road to parking. Call leader if going directly to trailhead. Rain cancels.

APR 16/WED/M4C COWLES MTN. MOONLIGHT DOGGIE HIKE

Ldr: Rob Baum 619-462-7250 robcarrie@netzero.net Asst: Needed Got the mid-week workin' blues? Well, have we got a remedy for you! Bring your pooch and come join us as we enjoy the full moon atop Cowles Mountain. Moderately paced hike. Please bring a flashlight and the usual essentials. Contact leader for more information (e-mail preferred). Dogs are welcome (but not required).

APR 21/MON/H9D WHALE PEAK

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 alholdenhiker@yahoo.com Asst: Gail Hanna Parking in Little Blair Valley, we take the trail to the pictographs. From here we simply take a bearing on the summit and go to it. After a relaxing lunch, we will head down Smugglers Canyon. The Monday Desert Explorers are in their tenth season and always welcome new hikers. Contact the leader. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30am.

APR 12/SAT/M6B PINE CREEK SPLASH AND DASH CONSERVATION OUTING

Ldr: Cindy Buxton 619-516-1711 iokuok2@hotmail.com Asst: Needed Explore a beautiful section of one of the California Wild Heritage Campaigns Wild and Scenic River proposals. Well hike down the Espinosa Trail, then experience several good swimming holes for a mile upstream. Return via a side canyon to the Secret Canyon Trail. River bouldering, slides, water depth up to 8 feet; so plan on getting wet! Change of dry clothes required. Call leader for details.

APR 16/WED/M5B LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE

APR 23/WED/M8B WED IN THE MTNS

Ldr: Carol Murdock 619-749-2467

Ldr: Glenn Dunham 619-298-9128 / 858-450-3123 Asst: Needed Asst: Jeanne Dunham Learn about the effects of erosion and the

Are you getting ready for a bus trip into the Sierras? If so, this is the hike for you. Set your own pace for a fast conditioning hike in Peasquitos Canyon leaving the west end parking lot on Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30pm sharp. Rain cancels.

APR 19-20/SAT-SUN IMPERIAL/SAN DIEGO COUNTIES DESERT COMMITTEE MEETING and CAR CAMP
Ldr: Greg Moll 619-516-1711 sandiegokayaker@cox.net Asst: Needed Overnight car camp in Imperial County. Join us and become informed about desert issues and concerns. Contact leader for location and details. Everyone is welcome.

fragile environment of the rare Torrey Pine trees. We will hike up and down steep cliffs with lunch at the beach and final return to cars at low tide. Meet 9am at North Torrey Pines State Beach parking on Carmel Valley Rd. Car pools leave Mission Valley 8:30am and Los Coches 8:15. Bring lunch & water.

APR 26-27/SAT-SUN/E5A ANNUAL JOHN MUIR CAR CAMP

Ldr: Carol Murdock 619-749-2479 1mtnmom@cox.net Asst: Edmonda Bowen 585-277-5593 Join our group as we celebrate John Muirs birthday with a pot luck dinner and white elephant gift exchange. Easy day hikes, music and campfire at Los Coyotes Indian campground. Nightly fee of $12 and $5/day. Send SASE to leader for trip sheet to 9960 Jay Court, Santee, CA 29071 or email above address.

APR 12/SAT/M5B MAIDENHAIR FALLS

Ldr: David Sommer 858 549-3733 sommertime@san.rr.com Asst: Needed Desert hike up Lower Hellhole Canyon to fern grotto at Maidenhair Falls. Includes some cross country and boulder scram-

OUTINGS ARE FUN!

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APR 26/SAT/S12E MARION MOUNTAIN TRAIL TO SAN JACINTO PEAK

Ldr: Cecilia Hernandez 619-286-4542 Asst: Kevin Woolworth Moderately fast-paced hike with an elevation gain of 4,600 feet in 5.7 miles. Fit and experienced hikers only, limited to 12. Bring plenty of water, lunch and essentials. Call or leave message for required sign-up.

pruning shears, lunch, and water. Ranger Thompson will assist us. Meet at park headquarters (Junipero Serra Trail and Mission Gorge Rd) at 8:30am. Car pool leaves Mission Valley at 8:00am.

MAY 5/MON/H9D TORO PEAK TRIANGLE HIKE

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. 858-558-0308 Asst: Witold Martynowicz On Cinco de Mayo, we confront Toro the Bull for the tenth time. The Toreadors then march along the ridge to subdue Santa Rosa Mountain before returning to their base. Trailhead is 4 miles up a rough road, 6,200 ft requiring high clearance vehicles. This cross-country adventure is good for all fit hikers. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30am.

Ski Section Outings Schedule

APR 27/SUN/E3B POINT LOMA LIGHTHOUSE HIKE

Ldr: Cheryl Reiff 619-445-7433 cherylness@hotmail.com Asst: Pam Hayhurst Entrance fee required, $5/car or $3/walkin, for park admittance. Meet mid-morning to enjoy spring flowers and learn about native coastal vegetation as we hike along the bay side of the Point Loma peninsula. Rain cancels. Call or e-mail for details and sign-up. Deadline is April 26th, noon.

MAY 8/WED/M7C WED IN MTNS ON MCT

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Mission Valley Carpool contact needed. Hike the Mataguay Connector Trail from Mataguay to Barrel Springs to see the progress on this construction project and the impact of last summers fire. We will pass through oak-filled canyons and enjoy mountain vistas. Meet on the east side of Dudleys Bakery in Santa Ysabel at 9:10am. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 8am. Call leader if going. MAY 23-26/FRI-MON/V10E SKI MOUNTAINEERING TABOOSE BASECAMP Ski Mountaineering Section, SPS TI: Taboose basecamp: Ski and climb Cardinal, Striped, Gooddale, Split, Vennacher Needle. For experienced backcountry skiers. E-mail experience, address and h/w phones to Co-Ldrs: REINER STENZEL; ALVIN WALTER awalter@pacbell.net

APR 30/WED/E5A WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Needed Interpretive hike on Oak Creek Trail in Mission Trails Regional Park to observe ecology of sage chaparral community. Emphasis on identification of flora, awareness of need for protection and conservation. Meet at 8:30am at Mission Dam parking lot trailhead. Take Mission Gorge Rd to Padre Junipero Serra Trail. Drive past Visitor Center to the dam. Carpools leave Mission Valley and El Cajon at 8am. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels.
APR 30/WED/M5B LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE Ldr: Glenn Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858450-3123 Asst: Jeanne Dunham Are you getting ready for a bus trip into the Sierras? If so, this is the hike for you. Set your own pace for a fast conditioning hike in Peasquitos Canyon leaving the west end parking lot on Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30pm sharp. Rain cancels.

Hi skiers, here are the last ski outings of this season. Go to our web page for the full listing. http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/ We still hope to have local ski outings if the El Nio permits. Those trips will be announced via email. Send your email address to Mike Fry at mnfry@cox.net Our March 13 meeting will have an intro lecture at 6pm. Our April 10 meeting is a pot luck party and planning session. See the Activity/Meeting page. MAR 21-24 ROCK CREEK LODGE FRI/MON Fred Gabbard: 619-297-6471, FredGabbard@hotmail.com, $220 for food and lodging.

APR12-16 EVOLUTION BASIN SKI EXPEDITION SAT/WED Jim Crouch: 619-223-9084, Ldr: Lynn Nebus 619-291-8781 LNEBUS@cts.com jim@saraitlim.com Asst: Needed Intermediate or better skiers with Ambitious ramble through some of the mountaineering experience.
AUG 14-23/THU-SAT/V16E PCT/JMT GRAND SIERRA TOUR
Sierra Nevada's grandest scenery. Onion Valley and Red's Meadow are the start and finish of this approx 125-mile trip through Rae Lakes, LeConte Canyon, Evolution Basin. Share cost of packer-assisted food drop at midpoint (TBD). Layover time as daily itinerary allows. Max 8 fit, experiHS enced, adventuresome souls.

APR 30/WED/M1A WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242 Asst: Needed Conservation project to improve the Visitor Center Trail in Mission Trails Regional Park. Trail needs some brush pruning and tread maintenance. Tools for the tread work will be furnished. Bring gloves,

APRIL 25-28 CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE FRI/MON Valerie SanFillipo: 619-715-1849, sanfiv@cws.state.ca.us About $350 (airfare, shuttle, lodging, HS meals).

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