SAY NO TO URBAN SPRAWL!

BY

ERIC BOWLBY, CO-CHAIR, SMART GROWTH TASK FORCE

Our Chapter has enthusiastically endorsed the Rural Lands Initiative for Clean Water and Forests, to be placed on the ballot in March of 2004 and we need the collective help of our membership. This initiative, from Save Our Forests and Ranchlands, is also endorsed by water quality advocates San Diego Bay Keeper and Surfrider Foundation. It will provide voters with a voice in protecting some of the most sensitive wilderness lands in San Diego County from being unnecessarily developed and will limit the traffic, water pollution, and air pollution resulting from unwise development in these distant rural areas. When compared to the proposed County General Plan Update 2020, the initiative greatly improves protection of rural resources located mostly in lands east of the County Water Authority line (CWA). These are ground-water dependent areas, where wells were drying up in record numbers just last year, -where we

have important source waters for local water supplies, where we have the forests and rich biodiversity and rich scenic values. In 1993, voters approved the Forest Conservation Initiative (FCI) which is due to sunset in year 2010. Already developers are planning to urbanize parts of these forests when the FCI terminates. This new initiative extends the protection of the FCI lands to year 2023 and it increases the level of protection there. We must focus our limited infrastructure dollars on solving existing urban traffic congestion and infrastructure deficits. We cannot afford to continue to subsidize highly inefficient and costly urban sprawl in distant rural areas. The initiative helps us concentrate infrastructure investment in urban areas where we will need it most as we grow. We do not have to waste our rural scenic serenity, watersheds, agriculture, and wildlife as Los Angeles and Orange Counties have done. We must say no to sprawl once and for all!

PLEASE HELP!

In order to qualify the initiative, the Clean Water & Forests Committee needs to gather signatures from 66,000 San Diego County registered voters, and we only have two months left. We need your help! Please call Martha Coffman at 619299-1741 for more info on how you can help. If you cant help gather signatures, please consider making a substantial contribution toward this effort. Make check payable to: Sierra Club 3820 Ray St. San Diego, 92104, and write Stop Sprawl in the memo space. Thank you for your prompt action! HS

WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS OFFERED!

On October 31 through November 2nd, 2003 a Wilderness First Aid Course will be held at Foster Lodge. This training is the equivalent of Advanced First Aid and is especially recommended for Sierra Club COL Outings Level II leaders. It fulfills the three year renewal requirement for Standard First Aid for COL I leaders. Instruction will be led by Georgia Villaflour, a highly qualified Wilderness EMT and is conducted in accordance with the Wilderness Medical Associates protocol. Students must have completed a current standard first aid course to enroll. The class builds on these basic skills and includes practice in how care for illnesses and injuries when medical facilities are more than four hours away. Featured segments are recognition of acute medical conditions, stabilization of fractures, wound cleaning, extraction of a victim without causing further harm, transportation techniques and much more. Two overnight stays are required at Foster Lodge or at the campground and some hot meals will be provided by a volunteer cook staff. The fee is $100 for COL II level, $115 for COL I. The Outings Committee may reimburse a portion of this fee upon request. If space is available, non-outings leader members of the Sierra Club may enroll for $125. For non members, the fee is $150 and includes Sierra Club membership. If interested, please fill in the application at right and return by October 1st, 2003. Call Ellen Shively at (619) 4798-3412 or email Olenska@pacbell.net for further information.

COL WILDERNESS FIRST AID APPLICATION

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, Sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club Name:_______________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Date Completed SFA (include photocopy) ______________________________ Sierra Club Member #____________ Address: ____________________________ _________

COL I ($115)

CIRCLE ONE:

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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SAN DIEGO CANYONS & CREEKS CAMPAIGN PAGE

BY

JOHN RAIFSNIDER LEADS THE WAY DOWN THE STEEP SLOPE OF DEVILS SANDBOX, PHOTO BY PAM HAYHURST

CANYONS CAMPAIGN UPDATE

ERIC BOWLBY, CANYONS & CREEKS CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

RUFFIN CANYON IS DEDICATED FOR

Words From a Canyon, By John Raifsnider

The chaparral canyon at the end of my Normal Heights street is calling again. Though one highway of civilization ends where white sage and laurel sumac begins, it would be blindness to mistake this sacred portal to our native universe for a dead end. This rare point of entry, where city concrete yields to the enchantment of green and golden earth, pulses with a thousand live beginnings for all my thoughts and senses. The scent of wild herbs wafts a heady incense in the warming air. The Stereophonic sound of our currently playing songbird orchestra peals from every direction in a symphony of infectious mirth. How could I not be pleased and thankfulthat such a vibrantly surging vein of our citys original terrain (here before San Diego was yet a twinkle in Spains eye) beckons, ringing manifold kingdoms of life near my doorstep? The new freeway has not disturbed it. Car wheels humming on pavement in the distance only seem to sharpen the relationship between human and nonhuman worlds. Today my morning adventure begins anew, as it has for hundreds of mornings since I moved into the neighborhood nine years ago. At the backyard gate, my aging but eager border collie arrives for her collar to be slipped in place. The anticipation of our ready escapade is electric between us. No two visits to the canyon have been alike. Something startling is always found, some fresh magic that no previous day had revealed. Like our discovery of the wellpreserved but abandoned trap-door spider house, exhumed and washed down from a cliff side after recent rains. The exquisitely woven silk tunnel, capped by a precision-fitted, hinged door might move a city engineer to genuflect before such superior workmanship. Or, the recent discovery of a stand of yellow-blossoming barrel cacti hidden beneath elfin shrubbery on a south-facing slope. Seasoned with memory layers of previous sojourns, our morning walk brings us to roads termination, and we descend the sloping hill toward the canyons edge. Upon the wide flat overlook, we move through a ritual training ground for helmeted neighbor kids on stunt bikes. Their expertly crafted dirt ramps and racing paths now curiously coexist with the conical shaped twig dwellings of native wood rats. The helmet heads and the wood rats go about their business side by side, and it all looks like nature to me. My dog and I reach our favorite sacred spot to perch and observe. Local history has christened this sandstone ravine the Devils Sandbox. Squint your eyes, and you might see the outlines of a grimacing skull upon the white bluff. It is an outcrop of ancient sea floor, exposed like a freeze frame from the past. How do I know? I have found the teeth of a great white shark, gigantic prehistoric versions, washed into the gullies at the canyons base. At bluffs crest I have brushed clean a fossilized whale vertebrae and part of a hefty jaw, now mineralized bone turned to brown stone. Three million-year-old shells of clam and sea snail have left their scalloped and spiraled impressions here. Though the ocean has long ago receded, my awareness of its presence in such recent geologic time brings reverence for the slow moving heartbeat of the ancient earth. I sit and commune with something larger into which my mind is swallowed, lost in the canyon of my deepest thoughts. I marvel at these arteries of ageless beauty flowing through our neighborhoods. Here, today, I feel the capillaries of the universe pulsing in the place where my street ends.
HS

OPEN SPACE NATURAL PARK On Saturday, May 3rd, The Friends of Ruffin Canyon and the Serra Mesa Community celebrated the dedication of Ruffin Canyon as an open space natural park. In December last year, Council member Donna Frye, had made the motion at City Council and the dedication was approved. This designation adds a layer of protection for the open space requiring a 2/3rd vote of the people of San Diego to allow any other use of the land. Congratulations to the Serra Mesa Community and Town Council, to the Ruffin Canyon Friends group, and to all those who worked so hard to accomplish this community milestone. If you would like to begin the process of dedication for city-owned open space in your area, please visit our website to view an outline of the process. GUIDED TOURS COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CANYON OR CREEK! The County of San Diego is home to hundreds of urban canyons and creeks that provide habitat for native and endangered species. These canyons also offer passive recreational opportunities and serve as nature-classrooms for local children. They help filter polluted runoff before it reaches our coastal waters. Unfortunately, these precious habitat areas face many threats, including invasive plant species, erosion, urban growth, and infrastructure uses. The Canyons Campaign has built 17 new canyon friends groups over the last few years by leading free, naturalist-guided tours in canyon or creek communities and enrolling the residents into organized guardians for their neighborhood habitat areas. New friends groups we anticipate building in the coming months include the Mt. Etna (Tecolote), Spruce, Buchanan, Rolando, Kensington, and Norfolk canyon areas. Existing groups we anticipate strengthening will be the Chollas Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Hedionda Creek, and Escondido Creek areas. Contact Eric if you would like to be notified of these up-coming events and/or if you would like to join one of these friends groups HS
Eric Bowlby, Canyons Preservation Coordinator 619-284-9399 or savewetlands@compuserve.com Website Access:sandiego.sierraclub.org/canyons

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Inner City Outings (ICO)

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club dedicated to providing positive experiences in the wilderness to under served youth. The goal is to open the minds of youth, helping them to appreciate the wilderness and develop a desire to protect it.

VICTORIA FROM LEXINGTON ELEMENTARY AND HEATHER DISCUSS OPTIONS WHILE PLAYING THE NAME TOSS GAME! PHOTO BY ANDY STEYERS.

ICO LEADER SPOTLIGHT: HEATHER TATTON!

BY

If youve been with ICO for any length of time, youve probably already met Heather Tatton. In fact, Heather is likely to be one of the first people one will meet when joining our group. Heather is one of the most actively involved volunteers with Inner City Outings. Youre likely to find her helping out with an orientation, leading your hike, attending a publicity event, or helping with fund-raising. She currently holds the positions of Leader, Agency Coordinator, parttime Web mistress, and was our Interim Publicity Coordinator until we recently filled that position. But, that doesnt fill the plate - Heather has literally had a hand in all facets of our organization. She was around from our groups infancy, and is certainly one of the driving forces. The wide range of experiences that she brings to our group, along with her willingness to jump in to any area where help is needed, is truly an asset.

DEBBIE TARCZY

wading in knee deep water at Mission Trails Park to snowball fights at Foster Lodge. She has a wonderful rapport with the youth and gets to know each one individually. Heather always goes the extra mile to make sure that the hikes are well-prepared, and that there is something unique on each outing for the children to enjoy. In Heathers own words, she became involved in ICO because: There are so many reasons why I am involved and why I love being a part of ICO. But, there are two primary reasons that come to mind. The first is that I want every child to know that they can be anything they want to be. As a part of growing up we impose limits on ourselves. I want to infuse self-confidence in every youth I work with so that they feel empowered to try new things and let go of their boundaries. The second reason is that I simply enjoy hanging out with kids. Im a kid myself! When I lead an outing, most often its not about getting to the end of the trail or to the top of the mountain. Its about discovery. Sometimes that means sitting on a rock, eating lunch and talking about liking tomatoes or disliking eggplant; favorite books; sibling rivalry; and other things that make us simply human. Sometimes that means stopping to climb a tree or turn over a rock to see whats underneath. Life is an exploration in so many ways. ICO outings are explorations in a similar way, and its more than just the trail to me. I believe that an appreciation for nature develops directly from positive experiences in nature. And to me, that means having fun out there.

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Sponsor one youth for a day hike = $25 Sponsor one youth for an overnight car camp or backpack trip = $100

And dont stop at one! Sponsor more than one! Your contributions are welcome in any amount. The Inner City Outings program is made possible by volunteers who give generously of their time and skills, and by donations of money and equipment from friends and supporters. Financial support from foundations, corporations, and individuals is needed and appreciated. Grant funding has dropped in 2003. SD ICO is dangerously close to having to scale back our outings due to this decrease. Your contributions are tax deductible through the Sierra Club Foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Make your Heather has a wide range of interests includcheck out to Sierra Club Foundation/San Diego ing swimming, running, and yoga. Shes a Chapter ICO and send it to: serious runner and ice-skated competitively in her younger days. But Heather is really in Debbie Tarczy, 6930 Hyde Park Dr., #108 her element when you see her out there with San Diego, CA 92119 the youth on outings! Heather really enjoys dtarczy@utm.net or call 619-667-4471 HS getting in there and letting go - from website: www.sierraclub.sandiego/ico

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Help your favorite non-profit when you buy or sell your home!
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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!

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L A S S I F I E D S

Outings
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.

Call, E-mail or send us your classifieds - 619-993-8465 HiSierranEditor@sierraclubsandiego.org Sierra Club Classifieds: 3820 Ray St, SD, CA 92104-3623 Include your payment information and SC membership#!

FOR RENT/SALE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Yosemite Bug Lodge & Hostel - Rustic mountain resort features, private rooms, tent cabins, group/hostel dorms & our excellent caf foods. Fun & relaxed atmosphere for groups, couples, individuals & families. See www.yosemitebug.com or call us at: 209-966-6666.

DIFFICULTY

MILEAGE

ELEVATION CHANGE

This is the number of E Easy A less than 500 ft. miles, rounded to the M Moderate B 500-1,000 ft. nearest mile, traveled H Hard C 1,001-2,000 ft. on the longest day of S Strenuous D 2,001-3,000 ft. the trip. Live in a Co-housing neighborhood that offers you more! Oak V Very Strenuous E over 3,000 ft. Creek Commons is a 36-home neighborhood under construction on 14 acres in Paso Robles, CA. Advantages of our neighbor- Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going hood are private home ownership, a built-in social life, shared 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to resources, and living among people you know and trust. Our 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day. traffic-free neighborhood offers energy efficient homes, 10 acres OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 8587484634 of preserved woodlands, a community center, a swimming pool, OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 and organic gardens and orchards. Our community consists of (e-mail hiknlady@aol.com) families, couples, singles, and retirees who are environmentallyMASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASE conscious, welcome diversity, and make decision by consensus. HS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Jim McCleary, 760-294-1627 www.OakCreekCommons.org / info@OakCreekCommons.org (e-mail jim@jimmc.com and submit outings to Jim.) Free Orientations and Site Tours offered regularly. Call Today CAR POOL INFORMATION 800-489-8715. For environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car Mammoth Condo - Skiing, Biking, Fishing, Hiking - Just getting pooling. However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car away for the weekend - 3 BD. 2 BA., full kitchen, fire place, pool, pools, although members may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL and other trip participants may (or may not) be present spa, sauna. $95. Call Brad 619-804-5616. at an arranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaders can For Rent: Beach house 34 miles south of Tijuana (in Cantamar). assume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles. Sleeps 4. $50 per day. Call 619-562-0065 for further information Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is and/or reservations. based on typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents per mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three pasFor Sale: Rainforest Rescue Fund receives 10% of all profits of the sengers - 5 cents per mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Amazon Herb Co., which contracts with indigenous tribes and Tolls, entrance or parking fees should also be split among the passenhelps them acquire their land. www.amazonhealthtreasures.com gers. If you switch cars, you should still pay your original driver the or call 760-944-0072.

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SERVICES

Need a good lawyer? Call Dave Rung. Caring, conscientious, thorough. Dynamic advocacy, 15 years experience. Friendly, reasonable rates. 619-390-0518. Tired of conservative real estate agents? Work with a committed Sierra Club member whether buying or selling in San Diego County. Call Wayne @ 760-436-0085. Interested in natural skin care products with no animal products or animal testing? Call Cheryl: 619-445-7433. Computer and network consulting, specializing in small business automation. 10 years experience. TheComputerSmith.com

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 classifieds of 25 words or less cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members plus $.50 for each additional word. Send ad copy and payment with your Sierra Club membership number to SIERRA CLUB CLASSIFIEDS, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623. If you have access to a computer, please also email ad copy to: HiSierranEditor@sierraclubsandiego.org. September/October 2003 issue deadline is August 1, 2003.

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 Union 76 gasoline station. CARLSBAD CAR POOL From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east; take the first left into the Park & Ride lot.

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

JUL 12/SAT/E5A OCEANSIDE ENVIRONMENT/ HARBOR

Ldr: Mac Downing 670-439-8774 MacDowning@yahoo.com Asst: Needed Coasters examine development site on San Luis Rey River and observe harbor. Morning walk in beautiful area. Bring water, walking shoes or light boots. Optional sack lunch at hike end. Meet inner harbor large lot east of Montery Bay Canners, west of tall building, 1351 Harbor Dr North, 9am.

JUL 6/SUN/E8B DEL MAR TO LA JOLLA VILLAGE SQUARE

JUL 1/TUE/9:00AM

Signups for outing leader training begin today at 9am and continue until the class is full or September 20, whichever comes first. See instructions elsewhere in this issue.

JUL 2/WED/M5B LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE

Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123 Asst: Glenn Dunham Are you ready for a backpack? If you want training, 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.

JUL 3-6/THU-SUN/M7B JULY 4TH SHADY COVE CAR CAMP Ldr: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345 Asst: Needed Celebrate on Keller Peak Big Bear. Campsites nestled among pine and fir, 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 two stamps, $15.00 per participant (payable to Sierra Singles) to: Gwenda Humpherys, P.O. Box 420992, San Diego, CA 921420992. National Parks pass on cars used for hiking will also be required. No refunds after June 23rd.

JUL 5/SAT/M5B ELFIN FOREST (MOUNT ISRAEL) DOG HIKE

Ldr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660 Asst: Needed Join Ron and Buster on riparian landscape hike of Escondido Creek, then quickly climb out of canyon to surrounding hillside. Dogs must be socially behaved and on leash at all times. You are required to pick up after your dog. Bring 1-2 quarts of water for you

Ldr: Witold Martynowicz 858-558-8327 Asst: Needed We will car shuttle to Del Mar from the La Jolla Village Square area and start hiking back along the bluff in Del Mar, then through Torrey Pines, across Blacks Beach and through the UCSD campus back to our original meeting point. Wear comfortable JUL 12/SAT/M10B shoes; bring water and your lunch. Call for PCT-BIG LAGUNA TRAIL LOOP reservations. Ldr: Joe Zechman 619 709 6268 Asst: Needed JUL 8/TUE/M8C Ten-mile loop on the PCT (stunning views!) FORTUNA MOUNTAIN EVENING and Big Laguna Trail (beautiful meadows!). FAST HIKE AND RUN Learn about the role fire plays in local Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 ecology. Call leader for more info, required Asst: Needed sign-up, and car-pool location. We meet at Well fast-hike and RUN up Suycott Wash carpool at 6:30am. Parking fee. Limited and then over the tops of North and South to 12. Fortuna Mountains in Mission Trails Park. Steep, FAST, and fun. Our chaparral JUL 12/SAT/M6C studies will be confined to our short breaks. DALEY RANCH Start 6:30pm, return by headlamp. Call Ldr: Doug Nolff 858-442-8711, between 8pm and 10pm or on weekends dnolff@san.rr.com for required signup. (Leave word how late Asst: Kathy Norman Enjoy a wonderful morning hike at in the evening I can return your call). the Daley Ranch. We will be hiking at JUL 9/WED/H6B a moderate pace through a variety of MOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOP habitats and terrain on the Boulder Loop Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920 and East Ridge trails. There will be a stop Asst: Needed in the middle for a snack break under the Lets take a more scenic (and longer) route shade trees at the Ranch House. Please to the top of Mount Woodson tonight! I- bring water, hiking boots, snacks, and a 15 to Rancho Peasquitos/Poway Rd exit. smile. Call or email Doug for the required Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn left, sign-up. drive 3 miles. Park on side of road. Meet at CDF station entrance. Wear shoes with JUL 13/SUN/M6B traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON-EAST jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart APPROACH promptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rain Ldr: Kathy Norman 760-510-1180 cancels. kathyinorman@yahoo.com Asst: Doug Nolff JUL 10/THU/E3A Come and enjoy a morning hike through MOONLIGHT ON THE BAY sunny meadows, oak-shaded flats and a Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 sycamore-fringed streamside. Midway Asst.: Needed through the preserve, well reach a small Sea turtles, salt mountains, unusual public set of waterfalls in the canyon bottom, art, gorgeous yachts, and spectacular where well stop for a break and share vistas: South Bay has it all! Learn about sea ideas on maintaining our environment. turtles, wildlife refuge, planning process Bring water and a snack. Well meet at for Chula Vista bayfront. Exit I-5 at Chula 9am. Contact leader July 5-12 for required Vista J Street, turn west, left on Marina sign-up (email preferred). Way, right to restrooms (Thos Bros 1329 H2). Start time 6:30pm. Bring $2.00 for SD chapter conservation. Rain cancels. Please, UTINGS DUCATE no children or pets.

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JUL 18/FRI/S8C Join us for a moderately paced morning BOW WILLOW/ROCKHOUSE LOOP hike along the tree-lined west shore of
Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Asst: Fred Gabbard July in the desert? Sure! If you can take the heat, join us in the fire. Desert hiking experience, 8 quarts of water and thick lug soles required. Not slow-paced--well hike as brisk a pace as we can safely sustain. We will study the desert in its dormant state during our short breaks. Call between 8pm and 10pm or on weekends.

Lower Otay Lake. Learn about this thriving urban ecosystem, the formation of Otay Valley Regional Park, and opportunities to support the expansion and conservation of the Chula Vista greenbelt. Wear comfortable shoes, minimum one quart of water. Adults; no pets. Call or email for further information and signup. Limit 12.

JUL 19/SAT/M4C WOODSON MOUNTAIN HIKE

Ldr: Yaning Gao 858-549-1669, ygao@san.rr.com Asst: Needed Join us for a summer weekend morning hike. It will be a pretty good workout. Discover what Indians called this area and where the name Woodson comes from. Hiking boots strongly recommended and bring 1-2 quarts water, sunscreen, etc. Meet 8am at trailhead. Call or email leader to sign up and for details.

JUL 19/SAT/M7B DALEY RANCH SECONDARY TRAILS

Ldr: Donald King 760-747-1155, dhkeng1@sbcglobal.net Asst: Kathleen King Do Crest, Rock Ridge, Diamond Back, Coyote Run ring a bell? Explore the secondary trails of Daley Ranch (moderate pace), learn about trail conservation including Escondido Municipal Code-1876 and get a little exercise. We depart from Daley Ranch trailhead (adjacent to Dixon Lake) at 8:30 AM. Allow 3-1/2 hours for completion. Remember lug sole footwear, 2 quarts of water, snack, sunscreen and hat.

JUL 16/WED/M5B LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE

Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123 Asst: Glenn Dunham Are you ready for a backpack? If you want training, 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.

JUL 19/SAT/M7A LOWER OTAY LAKE

Ldr: Brett Grimm 619-922-4132 bgrimm@mail.sandi.net Asst: Anna Grimm

OUTINGS ARE FUN!

JUL 16/WED/H7B IRON MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed Get some real uphill training on this conditioning hike and be rewarded at the top with beautiful views! I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east side of road. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart promptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rain cancels.

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Get involved in the movement!

JUL 17/THU/E4A CARLSBAD BEACH WALK

Ldr: Terry Flood 760-729-8221 Asst: Needed Come join us for a walk along the beach at sunset. Directions: From I-5, take Tamarack exit. Drive west, cross Carlsbad Blvd. at light at bottom of hill. Proceed downhill to parking lot at Tamarack Beach. Wear shoes with traction, (we may walk over rocks), bring jacket, flashlight and water. We depart at 6:00pm, unless evening rain cancels. page 24 San Diego Chapter July/August 2003 Hi Sierran

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JUL 27/SUN/M6B DALEY RANCH JACK CREEK MEADOW LOOP TRAIL (ESCONDIDO)

JUL 20/SUN/M6B BLUE SKY ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE TO RAMONA LAKE DOG HIKE
Ldr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660 Asst: Needed Join Ron and Buster on this hike through Blue Sky Preserve (Poway area), all the way up to Lake Ramona. Dogs must be socially behaved and on leash at all times. Bring 1-2 quarts of water for you and your buddy, and necessary precautions for the elements. Wear lug-soled shoes. Call leader for information, sign-up, and directions. Starts at 8:00am. Rain will cancel.

JUL 22/TUE/M6B COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30 EVENING HIKE

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Asst: Needed Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock Side of San Diegos highest point. Learn about the chaparral world and return by flashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a munchie. Call between 8pm and 10pm or on weekends for required signup. (Leave word how late in the evening I can return your call.)

JUL 26/SAT/M6C SOUTH FORTUNA MOUNTAIN

Ldr: Doug Nolff 858-442-8711 dnolff@san.rr.com Asst: Kathy Norman Take a fun hike to the top of South Fortuna Mountain. We will be doing a loop that includes the Suycott Wash and the Rim Trail with a medley of habitats and terrains. Boots with good traction are required. Also bring water, snacks and a happy attitude. Call or e-mail Doug for the required signup.

Join Ron and Buster on this hike to the summit of Iron Mountain. Dogs must be socially behaved and on leash at all times. Bring 1-2 quarts of water for you and your buddy, and necessary precautions for the Ldr: Kathy Norman 760-510-1180 elements. Wear lug-soled shoes. Call leader kathyinorman@yahoo.com for information, sign-up, and directions. Asst: Doug Nolff Come enjoy a late afternoon hike on the Starts at 8:00am. Rain will cancel. Jack Creek Meadow Loop Trail while we AUG 5/TUE/M8C share ways we maintain local habitats. The FORTUNA MOUNTAIN EVENING trail is lined with live oaks and chaparral. FAST HIKE AND RUN Well walk past the Daley Ranch house. Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Well take a break, so bring a snack and Asst: Needed water. Meet at 4pm. Contact leader July 19Well fast-hike and RUN up Suycott Wash 26 for required sign-up (email preferred). and then over the tops of North and South JUL 30/WED/M5B Fortuna Mountains in Mission Trails Park. Steep, FAST, and fun. Our chaparral IRON MOUNTAIN studies will be confined to our short breaks. (W/O THE MOUNTAIN) Start 6:30pm, return by headlamp. Call Ldr: Donald King 760-747-1155 between 8pm and 10pm or on weekends dhkeng1@sbcglobal.net for required signup. (Leave word how late Asst: Kathleen King Venture where few travel! Explore the in the evening I can return your call.) backside of Ellie Lane Loop at a moderateAUG 6/WED/M5B fast pace. A short side trip will be taken LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON to the Ramona Overlook. Various trailEXERCISE HIKE building/ erosion mitigation techniques Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128 will be discussed. Allow 2-1/4 hours for or 858-450-3123 completion. Wear lug-soled boots and Asst: Glenn Dunham bring 1-quart water. Call leader 7-9 pm Are you ready for a backpack? If you for departure time and location. Limited want training, set your own pace for a to 15. fast conditioning hike in Peasquitos AUG 2/SAT/M6B Canyon leaving the west end parking lot on Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30pm MIDDLE PEAK LOOP HIKE sharp. Rain cancels. Ldr: Mark Russakoff 619-644-5728 AUG 6/WED/H6B Onthemark30@yahoo.com MOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOP Asst: Wanda Jackson Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920 A moderately paced hike around Middle Asst: Needed Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Lets take a more scenic (and longer) route We will walk up Milk Ranch Road to the to the top of Mount Woodson tonight! IHobbit tree, loop around Middle Peak, 15 to Rancho Peasquitos/Poway Rd exit. and return via the Minshall Trail. Carpools Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn left, leave at 8:30. Call leader for signup and drive 3 miles. Park on side of road. Meet details. Rain cancels. at CDF station entrance. Wear shoes with AUG 3/SUN/E2A traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring SAN ELIJO LAGOON jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart Ldr: Renee Huston (760)730-9899 promptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rain Asst: Needed cancels. This is a morning hike along the San SAT AUG 9, 4:15PM Elijo Lagoon at an easy pace. Bring your binoculars as there are many opportunities CALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS on this reserve for birdwatchers. Wear HIKE 1 (SIERRA SINGLES) shoes with tread. Rain or shine we go! SHELTER ISLAND WALK E3A Limited to the first 15. Call first for start Ldr: Carol Branch 858-452-1539 wonderwoman@san.rr.com time and directions. If youre not up for a major hike, lets take a AUG 3/SUN/H7C little stroll along Shelter Island: just enough IRON MOUNTAIN DOG HIKE to begin socializing and to work up an Ldr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660 appetite for the potluck bonfire to follow. Asst: Needed Walking shoes, even Teva sandals are okay.
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breeze, surging sea, waves breaking on sandstone cliffs, and the sea life. Bring water, snacks, appropriate footwear for slippery rocks and trails. Arrive and leave with a sunshine smile. Turn right on to Cabrillo Rd. just before Cabrillo National Monument toll booth. Proceed down hill to the first parking lot for the tide pools.

exit. Drive west, cross Carlsbad Blvd. at light at bottom of hill. Proceed downhill to parking lot at Tamarack Beach. Wear shoes with traction, (we may walk over rocks), bring jacket, flashlight and water. We depart at 6:00pm, unless evening rain cancels.

AUG 14-23/THU-SAT/V16E PCT/JMT GRAND SIERRA TOUR

Ldr: Lynn Nebus 619-291-8781 LNEBUS@cts.com Asst: Starla Rivers Ambitious ramble through some of the Sierra Nevadas grandest scenery. Onion Valley and Reds 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. Maximum 8 fit, experienced, adventuresome souls.

AUG 9, SAT 3:00PM CALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS HIKE 5 (SIERRA SINGLES) LA JOLLA SHORE BEACH HIKE E4A

Ldr: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345 GwendaAnn@aol.com Social walk along La Jolla Shores. Enjoy No signup necessary. Meet at the gazebo the day together: be part of the summer just above the fire pits, on Shelter Island spirit. Take 52 west and continue on La just past the boat ramp. Thos Bros 1288 C3. Jolla Pkwy (Ardath Road), turn right at La Jolla Shores Rd (light), left at Avenida de la SAT AUG 9, 2:00PM Playa, proceed to stop sign at Camino de CALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS Oro. Turn right into parking lot or park on AUG 15-20/FRI-WED/H10E HIKE 2 (SIERRA SINGLES) street. Meet on grass by flag pole on the MT. WHITNEY BACKPACK TORREY PINES M3B Ldr: Fred Gabbard 619-297-6471 south side. Ldr: George Greer FredGabbard@hotmail.com (preferred) 858-679-2518 (days)760-788-5450 (eves) AUG 9, SAT 6:00PM Asst: Marty Stevens ggreer24@hotmail.com CALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS Five-day backpack to the highest peak in the I-5 to Carmel Valley Rd; west to Pacific (SIERRA SINGLES) Sierra Nevada range. Horseshoe Meadow Coast Hwy 101; south to Torrey Pines FULL MOON BONFIRE & to Whitney Portal via New Army Pass. Car Reserve; park OUTSIDE the Reserves POTLUCK ON SHELTER ISLAND shuttle required, $15 permit fee. Limited to 8 parking lot. Possible parking on PCH and Host: Carol Branch 858-452-1539 very experienced backpackers. lot on north side of inlet east of PCH. Meet wonderwoman@san.rr.com at kiosk/toll booth and hike up road to a Perfect ending to fabulous, sun-filled beach AUG 19/TUE/M6B trail back down to the beach; return by day hikes. Meet at first available fire pit on COWLES MOUNTAIN sand to kiosk. Wear lug-soled shoes for the Shelter Island for a potluck bonfire. The fire 6:30 EVENING HIKE road and trail; bare feet for beach. Bring pits are just past the boat ramp across from Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 water. Humphreys (Thos Bros 1288 C-3). No Asst: Needed Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock Side reservations needed. Bring your friends. SAT AUG 9, 3:30PM of San Diegos highest point. Learn about Come even if you didnt attend the Hikes CALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS the chaparral world and return by flashlight. 1-5. Bring warm clothing, food to share, HIKE 3 (SIERRA SINGLES) Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, CABRILLO NATIONAL Monument firewood if you can, musical instruments, water and a munchie. Call between 8pm and chairs, tables. 10pm or on weekends for required signup.

BAYSIDE TRAIL E2A

Ldr: Jim McCleary 760-294-1627 jim@jimmc.com This two-mile round-trip trail descends about 300 feet through native coastal sage scrub. You will also pass by old coastal defense searchlight bunkers and enjoy some spectacular views of San Diego Bay. Meet at the trailhead near the visitors center at 3:30pm, or call leader for carpool location and time. Parking is $4 per car.

AUG 13/WED/H7B IRON MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

(Leave word how late in the evening I can return your call.)

AUG 9 SAT, 4:00PM CALIFORNIA BEACH DAYS HIKE 4 (SIERRA SINGLES) AUG 14/THU/E4A POINT LOMA TIDE POOLS E1A CARLSBAD BEACH WALK Ldr: Doug Nolff 858-442-8711

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed Get some real uphill training on this conditioning hike and be rewarded at the top with beautiful views! I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east side of road. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. Depart promptly at 5: 55pm, unless evening rain cancels.

AUG 20/WED/M5B LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE

Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858-450-3123 Asst: Glenn Dunham Are you ready for a backpack? If you want training, 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.

Ldr: Terry Flood 760-729-8221 dnolff@san.rr.com Asst: Needed Asst: Kathy Norman Leisurely walk along Point Loma tide Come join us for a walk along the beach at pools. Long pauses to savor cool sea sunset. Directions: From I-5, take Tamarack page 26 San Diego Chapter July/August 2003 Hi Sierran

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AUG 24/SUN/M4C WOODSON MOUNTAIN EAST SIDE DOG HIKE

Ldr: Ron Lawrence 858-484-1660 Asst: Needed Join Ron and Buster on hike up access road to summit of Woodson Mountain. Paved road has almost 1,200-ft altitude gain in 1.5 miles. Dogs must be socially behaved and on leash at all times. Bring 12 quarts of water for you and buddy, and necessary precautions for the elements. Wear lug-soled shoes. Call leader for information, sign-up, and directions. Starts at 8:00am. Rain will cancel.

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AUG 27/WED/H7B IRON MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed Get some real uphill training on this conditioning hike and be rewarded at the top with beautiful views! I-15 to Rancho Peasquitos Blvd/Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east side of road. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart promptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rain cancels.

AUG 20/WED/H6B MOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOP

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed Lets take a more scenic (and longer) route to 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. Meet at CDF station entrance. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart promptly at 5:55pm, unless evening rain cancels.

AUG 30/SAT/E3A SLOW & EASY LAGUNA HIKE

Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed Slow scenic hike in Laguna Mtn Rec Area, altitude 6000 ft. Three miles, gentle hills, to Lightning Ridge and Foster Point. Fabulous vistas: mountains, meadows, desert. Learn about native plants, parkland acquisitions. Bring lunch, water, jacket, sturdy shoes, sun protection. Parking and carpool expenses shared. Snack stop after hike. Limited to 16 adults; beginners OK. To register, call leader 7-9pm beginning Mon., August 25.

AUG 21/THU/H5B BLUE SKY RESERVE TO RAMONA LAKE

Ldr: Carolyn Keep 858-675-4458 Asst: Needed Come join us for a conditioning through a riparian area and then up a steep climb to the dam at Ramona Lake. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. Call leader before 9:00pm for meeting location. We depart at 6:00pm, unless evening rain cancels.

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AUG 23/SAT/M3B INDIAN HEAD CANYON

Ldr: Ann Geierman 760-944-3962 bat1955@msn.com Asst: Needed Early morning hike along a beautiful canyon trail. Some sections are short, but steep, as we climb up to gorgeous vistas. Hiking boots or shoes with good tread required. Bring one quart of water and an adventurous spirit. Call or e-mail leader for more information.

Absolute deadline to sign up for outing leader training is 9pm tonight. However, if you wait until this deadline the class may be full. See instructions elsewhere in this issue.

NOV 1-2/SAT-SUN INDIAN PASS WILDERNESS MONITORING AND CARCAMP

Ldr: Larry Klaasen 619-582-7407 Explore the Indian Pass Wilderness area in east Imperial County by foot and car, to document the condition of the wilderness, and any adverse impacts. See next issue for more information. HS page 27 San Diego Chapter July/August 2003 Hi Sierran

CNRCC Outings
The CNRCC Desert Committees purpose is to work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the California/Nevada desert; support the same objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with governments and agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor educational and work trips and to maintain, share and publish information about the desert. All Desert Committee activities, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The average car or high clearance vehicle will be adequate for most trips; however, many of the roads used are dirt so you should come prepared. For a good guide to desert travel we recommend the Sierra Club book Adventuring in the California Desert by Lynn Foster. Our study trips and work parties are designed to help you see the desert in a way you have not seen it before. We usually have a campfire each evening with lots of food (potluck) and camaraderie. For a complete listing of CNRCC Desert Committee trips, contact Craig Deutsche 2231 Kelton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064, (310-477-6670). Trips may be received via e-mail: <deutsche@earthlink.net>. JUL 2-6/WED-SUN CNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABE CHAP Coyote Gulch Escalante Backpack: 30 mile backpack requiring wading through ankle to knee-deep water of Coyote Creek and Escalante River. Becomes a very deep, red canyon with sheer walls and large, cathedrallike alcoves. Limit 12. Send $20 refundable deposit made to Sierra Club and SASE to David Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, NV 89004, hardyhikers@juno.com. JUL 3-7/THURS-MON CNRCC DESERT COM / CNRCC WILDERNESS COM Eastern Nevada: Mt. Grafton: At 10,990 ft. Mt. Grafton in the Schell Creek Range is the highest point in Nevada on BLM land. Get familiar with this scenically outstanding region via a planned ascent of the peak and exploration of the expansive, rugged surroundings. Car camping with possible overnight backpack. Leader Vicky Hoover, (415)977-5527, vicky.hoover@sierraclub.org JUL 12-13/SAT-SUN CNRCC DESERT COM Car camp to monitor the Coso Wilderness: Little-known wilderness area with deep canyons, hidden springs, extensive human history. Driving and walking the boundaries, watching for interesting locations and damaging impacts. Tools: GPS unit, camera, and notepad. Report will be prepared for wilderness specialist in Ridgecrest BLM office. Ldr: Craig Deutsche, assistant and contact: Terry Frewin, (805966-3754), terrylf@cox.net. (310) 477-6670, deutsche@earthlink.net OCT 25/SAT CNRCC DESERT COM/SAN GORGONIO CHAP Hidden Cave Dayhike Joshua Tree National Park: Shuttle hike from Jumbo Rocks to Twin Tanks. Interesting places along the way to little-known Hidden Cave formed by a very large rock with one pictograph in it. Hike is about six miles. Bring two liters of water, lunch, snacks, and a variety of clothes in your car for weather. Call Ldrs: Al and Ann Murdy at (760) 366 2932, aemurdy@eee.org.

JUL 31-AUG 3/THURS-SUN CNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABE CHAP White Mountains Car Camp: Grandview Campground with magnificent view of Sierra Nevada to the west. Kikes to Schulman Grove where oldest bristlecone pine grows, 7 lakes loop in Sierras (3000 ft gain), and the top of White Mtn. Over 14,000 ft (2500 ft gain). Send $20 refundable OCT 31-NOV2/FRI-SUN deposit made to Sierra Club and SASE to CNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABE David Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, NV CHAP 89004, hardyhikers@juno.com. Exploratory Virgin Gorge Carcamp: AUG 1-3/FRI-SUN Camp at campground in the gorge off CNRCC/ CRESCENTA VALLEY/ I-15 in northern Arizona. Hike through MOJAVE GROUP colorful sandstone canyons, then see Ancient Bristlecone Pines/Open House the difference as we wander through at Barcroft Lab: Join us for high-altitude limestone arroyos. Learn about this weekend in White Mountains. Car camping, major river that traverses Zion NP. For day hiking, and visit to Barcroft research reservation, send a $20 refundable deposit laboratory. Bring camera, camping gear, check made out to Sierra Club and SASE to potluck item, food, water. Sign up by mail Ldr: David Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, only (no e-mail). Send 2 sases, rideshare NV 89004, hardyhikers@juno.com. info, H&W phone, e-mail to Reserv/Co-ldr: NOV 8-11/SAT-TUE Lygeia de Jesus, 1550 N. Verdugo Rd. #40, CNRCC DESERT COM/TOIYABE Glendale, CA 91208, (818) 242-7053. Co-ldr: CHAP Bill Spreng, (760) 951-4520. West Mojave/Death Valley Exploratory: OCT 10-12/FRI-SUN Look for new interesting places of the CNRCC DESERT COM/ ANGELES/ west Mojave which may include canyons TOIYABE CHAPS in Death Valley and riparian areas of the Write the Wild Joshua Tree National Park southern Sierras. Terrain will vary from Carcamp: Chance to explore Joshua Tree easy to difficult; various ecosystems NP and learn about writing your personal from very barren to well-forested. For wilderness experience. Dayhikes, time for reservation, send $20 refundable deposit journals, and rousing campfire discussions! check made out to Sierra Club and SASE to Bring writing materials, field journals, Ldr: David Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, and field guides. For info about sign ups NV 89004, hardyhikers@juno.com. and fees contact Ldr: Roberta Moore, NOV 8-9/SAT-SUN P.O. Box 91, Baker, Nevada 89311. Email: MOJAVE GROUP/CNRCC/ wildnevada@hotmail.com. Ldr: Judy CRESCENTA VALLEY Anderson, earthlink.net. East Mojave Primitive Car Camp at Kelso OCT 25-26/SAT-SUN Dunes: Full moon to hike to the top of CNRCC DESERT COM beautiful Kelso Dunes; desert panorama Mojave History and Prehistory Carcamp: and sounds of the dunes. During the We will travel by car and foot to visit a day, weve got other beautiful desert number of curious sites in the East Mojave: hikes planned. Bring camera, camping fossil sites, rock alignments of unknown gear, food, water, etc. For sign up info age, trails and mortars of native Americans, contact Co-Ldr: Bill Spreng, P.O. Box mining relics, pioneer graves, and a more 129, Victorville, CA 92393-0129, (760) modern museum and ranch. We meet in 951-4520. Co-Ldr: Lygeia de Jesus, (818) Shoshone and conclude near Afton Canyon 242-7053. HS along I-15. Contact leader Craig Deutsche

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LABOR DAY BACKPACK BUS TRIP

Thu-Mon, Aug 28-Sep 1

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (SNP) BACKPACK

COORDINATOR: STARLA RIVERS, 6460 Convoy Ct #314, San Diego, CA 92117, 858-874-6908/SRIVERSSD@AOL.COM
SEQUOIA CORN LILLY, LABOR DAY 2002

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 of Monday, 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 or two SASEs to Starla Rivers, 6460 Convoy Ct #314, San Diego, CA 92117. See refund policy below. Make checks payable to the Sierra Club. Payment in full is due by August 1 and bus seating priority is assigned in order of receipt of payment in full. Please include your trip preference, evening telephone number, email address if any, and Sierra Club membership number. TRIP 1: BIG MEADOWS (M6C) LDR: MARTY STEVENS, ASSIST: NEEDED We will backpack in to Jennie Lake for the first night and then on to Clover Creek for the balance of the trip. Day hike to Silliman Pass and Twin Peaks, and explore Ranger and Beville Lakes. Exit via Cahoon Meadow and Lodgepole. Longest day with backpack: 6 miles. Longest dayhike: 6 miles. TRIP #2 - TWIN LAKES (H9D) LDR: BLAKE COURNYER; ASSIST: KIRK BELLES Well choose a basecamp location on the hike in, 7-9 miles from the Lodgepole trailhead. Adventure lovers will enjoy scenic dayhikes beyond Silliman Pass (10,165) to alpine lakes and other nearby wonders, and to Mt. Silliman (11,188) for breathtaking views on either side of the Kings-Kaweah Divide. Total distance: 18 mi. backpacking, approx. 10 mi. dayhiking TRIP #3 - HIGH SIERRA TRAIL-TABLELANDS-PEAR LAKE. (M10C & S5D) LDR: MIKE FRY; ASSIST: STARLA RIVERS A long trail day from Crescent Meadow to Buck Canyon (M10C). Cross-country to Tablelands (S5D). Dayhike and move camp near Pear Lake (M5B). Meet bus at Wolverton (E7D). Spectacular scenery, beautiful alpine lakes, challenging cross country backpacking. TRIP #4 MOOSE LAKE (M7C) LDR: DAN ANDERSON; ASSIST: NEEDED From Wolverton well hike camp at Alta Meadow, then continue cross-country to camp at scenic alpine Moose Lake. From Moose, well hike cross-country to camp north of Pear Lake, and loop back to Wolverton. Total: 19 miles, 14 trail, 5 crosscountry.

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SEPTEMBER 27-28, SAT-SUN

SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OUTING LEADER TRAINING (COL)

The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth In order to more effectively carry out this purpose, we need you as an outing leader. To become a Level I Chapter Outing Leader (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 Leader training. 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 experienced leaders. Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involves completion of BOTH of the following sessions: SESSION ONE: Saturday September 27, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park. Bring a day-pack with the equipment you think a leader would carry on a dayhike. You must also bring a lunch that will fit in your daypack, note-taking materials, and a quart of water. We will spend part of the day outside. Persons arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted. DIRECTIONS TO THE VISITOR CENTER:

From Interstate 8 - Take 8 to the Mission Gorge/Fairmount exit. Turn north onto Mission Gorge Road. Proceed down Mission Gorge Road for 4.2 miles. Just past the Jackson Drive intersection, look for the large wooden park sign on Mission Gorge Road. Turn left onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. From Route 52 - Take 52 East to the Mast Blvd. exit in Santee. Turn left on Mast Blvd., go under the freeway to the first traffic 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 Old Mission Dam and Kumeyaay Lake and Campground). Look for the large wooden park sign on Mission Gorge Road. Turn right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. Phone number of center is 619-668-3275. Father Junipero Serra Trail is between Golfcrest Drive and Jackson Drive. There is a map online at http://www.mtrp.org/scripts/mtrp/directions.asp.

SESSION TWO: Sunday September 28, 8:30 AM to about 3:00 PM at a Mission Bay location to be announced during the Saturday class. Maps and directions will be handed out at that time. HOW TO SIGN UP: E-mail (after July 1) SDCOLtraining@yahoo.com. Include your full name, your home telephone number, and your Sierra Club member number (appears above your name on Hi Sierran mailing label) in your message. You will receive confirmation of your signup. If you do not have e-mail, you may sign up by calling (619) 422-3236 between 9 AM and 9 PM beginning July 1. The training class will be limited to the first 35 qualified persons who sign up. Signups will be accepted beginning July 1 and will continue until the class is full or until 9 PM Saturday, September 20, whichever comes first. If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been one long enough to acquire a member number (about two months), you may not attend this training. Training is held twice a year. The next training will be in spring, 2004. Information on how to join the Sierra Club can be found elsewhere in this bulletin or online at www.sierraclub.org. No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted for this training. HS

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Your Chapter is in desperate need of the following:

Housekeeper (Pleeeaaase!) Maintenance & Repair Coordinator Bookstore & Office - Misc. Positions Wild Heritage Act Campaigners Assistant to Program Chair * Must be approved by Rob Morris as recycling unneeded equipment costs us $$. Please E-mail Rob at <rmorris@san.rr.com>. Thanks!!!!) 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 Toshiba CD-ROM, external unit for Toshiba laptop Windows 2000 operating system, full license

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creative contributions
A showcase for the creative spirit of local Sierra Club members

BORREGO BOONDOGGLE!
by Ellen Shively

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!

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 or summer, 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 sometimes 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 only one native to California. 6. WAC TALC, MY QUEST IS NO HEE: The spines on the CATCLAW are curved, and its beans are small and kidney shaped; whereas the spines on the HONEY 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.
Submit your Creative Contribution be it a poem, drawing, photo, or other art form to the editor at hisierraneditor@sierraclubsandiego.org, or send your work to: Hi Sierran Editor, 3820 Ray St, SD, CA 92104. All submissions will be considered, but will not necessarily be published in the Hi Sierran.

SIERRA CLUB SAN DIEGO WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS:

THANKS!

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 ICO. Jim Matson, large projector screen. Rob Morris, 3ware Escalade RAID Controller for new server and Sony DVD RW 4X. Bob McDowell, Polaroid camera for ICO. Greg Gross, Adaptec SCSI Card, PC Speakers, Microtek Scanner, Desktop Clipboard, Assorted Cables, Tape Backup System w/Tapes.

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RICHARD MILLER, CHAIR (04): 619-291-3061, lostyourmarblestoo@juno.com KENNETH SMOKOSKA, VICE-CHAIR (04): 760-580-1927, ksmokoska@hotmail.com DAVID BUTLER (NA): 760-489-8842, sierraclubncg@nctimes.net TOM MULLANEY (03): 619-296-8231, tmullaney@aol.com LYNN ANNE BAKER (04): 619-972-5277, lynnebaker@cox.net ELLEN SHIVELY (03): 619-479-3412, olenska@pacbell.net BOB SIMMONS (03): 619-464-0325, rls@acusd.edu DEVORE SMITH (03): 619-286-8905, devore@cts.com JOHN WILKS (03): 619-671-8227, jwilks@sierraclubsandiego.org DIANE SMITH (04): 858-488-0342, dksmith@mail.sdsu.edu GLENN TORBETT (TREASURER), 858-565-7347, gtorbett@ucsd.edu

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Bicycle Section Bookstore Conservation

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Neil Brooks, 858-452-3905 Terry Fry, 619-282-0425 Richard Miller, 619-291-3061 Fred Lorenzen, 619-435-6046 florenzen@adnc.com, AND Diane Smith, 858-488-0342 dksmith@mail.sdsu.edu Kenneth Smokoska, 760-580-1927 Liz Giffen, 619-234-8252 lgiffen@sierraclubsandiego.org and Jean Costa, 619-463-0721 Needed Janice McKalsen, 858-271-8058 AND Diane Smith, 858-488-0342 David Butler, 760-489-8842 sierraclubncg@nctimes.net Sue Denner, 760-942-2375 dave.grubb@digm.com Eric Bowlby, 619-284-9399 and Joanne Pearson, 858-459-7041 Greg Moll, 619-516-1711 sandiegokayaker@cox.net Co-chair: Needed Dan Perkins, 760-299-1744 (x. 8111) perkydan@pacbell.net NEEDED Sandra Farrel (760) 727-0311 sfarrell@utm.net co-chair: Needed Devore Smith, 619-286-8905 devore@cts.com Bob Coates, 619-531-3091 Needed Needed Ed Kimura, 858-569-2025 emkimr@cts.com Fred Cagle, 619-297-0931 fredcagle@cox.net Renee Owens, 619-417-7781 4renee@prodigy.net

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Laura Cramer, 760-341-5448 and Denise Falk, 619-231-4975 Larry Klaasen, 619-582-7407 klaasen_L@juno.com Dianne Gill, 858-334-9742 Susan Parrish, 619-478-5188 Bob Saphle, 619-224-8990 Kenneth Smokoska, 760-580-1927 Robert Bettinger, 760-944-1439 robertbettinger@yahoo.com Pauline Jimenez (Chair) 619-660-9898, hiknlady@cox.net Al Fein, 858-679-7920, HikerAl@san.rr.com Peter Lind, 619-583-1687 lindatlaw@aol.com

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Family Section Finance Foster Lodge Large Cabin Reservations Small Cabin Reservations Fundraiser Information Advancment Gay & Lesbian Sierrans Hi Sierran Inner City Outings Legal Mapping Team Membership Nature Knowledge Workshop Outings Bus Trips Mountaineering Section Pacific Crest Trail Sec. Ski Section Wednesday in the Mnts. Wilderness Basics (WBC) Orientation Photography Political

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Air Quality Border

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Consv. Action Leader Consv. Action Network North County Group NCG Coasters Coastal Desert

3RD MON 7 P.M. 4TH THU 6:30 P.M. 3RD WED 7 P.M. 4TH WED 7 P.M. 1ST WED 7 P.M.

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Brian Bradshaw, 858.270.5770, bbrad shaw@sierraclubsandiego.org 4TH THU 6:30 P.M Needed Lee Siegel, 619-583-3261 Jim Matlock (Chair) 858-748-4634 Mike Fry, 858-566-3851 Byron Cook, 619-888-2831 bdc@wwc.com OCCASIONAL Rob Langsdorf, 858-459-1726 2ND TUE 6 P.M. Mike Fry, 858-566-3851 Lois Day Bonamassa, 619-280-1747 Arlene Tavernier (SD) 858-272-9229 Jeff Marchand (NCty) 760-728-8220 jeffmmarch@aol.com 2ND WED 7 P.M. Jerry Ratajesak - 619-316-2220 Neal Burstein, 619-275-0600 nealburstein@aol.com Carolyn Chase, 858-272-2930 cdchase@sdearthtimes.com Mannie Kugler, 619-585-3773 Wanda Jackson, 858-689-4039 Voice mailbox: 619-544-6124

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