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* Please carpool if you can. A list of participants will be mailed to you after yregister for possible carpool contacts in your area. For more info call Bob Spah

at (619) 224-8990 or visit: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/events

* This fundraiser is for maintaining the Sierra Club Foster Lodge

Holistic WeekendHolistic Weekend

Includes 5 seminars:Massage, Acupuncture, Yoga,Healing Touch, Herbs for Healthand more...

Three days and two nights

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WHAT TOBRING:Tent if sleeping outside; Jacket and Gloves; Boots/Sneakers for HikeSleeping Bag/Blankets; Pillow; Towel; Pocket Flashlight; Sweats fsleep & Yoga; Tray to carry food on; Re-usable plates & utensils; galon of water, and costume for party

Live band and HalloweenParty Saturday night. Hikesand bonfires.

To reserve your space, please send a check for $95 made out to FostLodge. Include one self-addressed stamped envelope and mail to:

Bob Spahle, 5076 Saratoga Ave., #8, San Diego, CA 92107.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: If you mail your registration fee by October 2003, the reduced fee is only $85 (limited to the first 50 people)! AftOctober 3rd, the fee is $95.

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Office 2001

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OutingsGRADING SYSTEMThe grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first paa 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 lapart, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the da

OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 8587484634OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898(e-mail [email protected])MASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASE

HS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Jim McCleary, 760-294-1627(e-mail [email protected] and submit outings to Jim.)

CAR POOL INFORMATIONFor environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car poolHowever, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, althoughmembers may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL andother trip participants may (or may not) be present at an arranged car poolocation. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for drivers or the vehicles.

Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is bason typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents permile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls, entrance or parkin

fees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you shostill pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost.EL CAJON CAR POOL - Take I-8 to Los Coches Road. Exit south andthen left on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros. 1252, 1-D, 2001. (Formeone block south of I-8 at 2nd St exit.)GROSSMONT CAR POOL - Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and tuleft. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exiJackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Ris next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restauranthalf of the lot).MIRA MESA CAR POOL - From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Takethe first right into the Park & Ride lot.MISSION VALLEY CAR POOL - Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramGo west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Camde la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and Caminde la Reina.NORTH COUNTY CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, gwest toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behindMcDonalds.RANCHO BERNARDO CAR POOL - Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Ron Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and LagunMountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than fromMission Valley.RANCHO PEASQUITOS CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Rancho PeasquitosBlvd/Poway Rd exit. Go one block west on Rancho Peasquitos BlThe Park & Ride is on the south (left) side of the street behind theUnion 76 gasoline station.CARLSBAD CAR POOL From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east;take the first left into the Park & Ride lot.

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

DIFFICULTY MILEAGE ELEVATION CHANGEThis is the number ofmiles, rounded to thenearest mile, traveledon the longest day ofthe trip.

E EasyM ModerateH HardS StrenuousV Very Strenuous

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

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

[email protected]

Sierra Club Classifieds: 3820 Ray St, SD, CA 92104-3623

Include your payment information and SC membership#!

CLASSIFIED AD RATES AND INFORMATION:A private party ad of 25 words or less costs $10 for Sierra Club members and $15 fornon-members. Additional words cost $.50 each. Business classifieds of 25 words orless cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members plus $.50 for each additionalword. Send ad copy and payment with your Sierra Club membership number toSIERRA CLUB CLASSIFIEDS, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623. Ifyou have access to a computer, please also email ad copy to: [email protected].

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SEP 1/MON/M3B

TORREY PINES HIKE & PIZZA

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededTake I-5 to Carmel Valley Rd. exit. Drivewest to Pacific Coast Highway 101; turnleft. Drive to Torrey Pines State Reserveentrance, park on right, outside entrance.Bring jacket, flashlight, water, and moneyfor pizza if you wish to join group for din-ner following the hike. Wear shoes withtraction, no aerobic tennis shoes! We departpromptly at 5:55pm, unless evening raincancels.

SEP 3/WED/M4B

DALEY RANCH COUGAR PASS

Ldr: David Butler 760-489-8842Asst: Angie ButlerTake I-15 to El Norte Parkway exit (northEscondido). Go 1 mile east to stoplight atBroadway. Turn left on Broadway anddrive 4.2 miles to Cougar Pass Rd. Turnright on Cougar Pass Rd. (dirt) and pro-ceed 1.2 miles to gate on right. Park alongeither side of road. Wear shoes with trac-tion, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket,flashlight, and water. We depart at 6:00pm,

unless evening rain cancels.SEP 6/SAT/E3A

SAN ELIJO LAGOON

Ldr: Jill Hacker [email protected]: NeededEnjoy a brisk morning walk along beautifulSan Elijo Lagoon. See the many birds thatfrequent the lagoon while you enjoy thepeacefulness of the trail. Meet at the westend of the trail (at the north end of RiosAve. in Solana Beach) at 8:30am.

SEP 7/SUN/M7B

DALEY RANCH EVENING HIKE

Ldr: Rita Ospelt [email protected] (preferred)Asst: NeededJoin me for a fast-paced conditioning hikealong the Sage and Boulder Loop trails. Beprepared for some steep uphill and down-

hill sections. Limited to 8 hikers. Contactleader with recent hiking experience.

SEP 7/SUN/M10C

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES HIKE

LAGUNA MOUNTAINS

Ldr: Matthias Blume [email protected]: Ensie BlumeAre you passionate about wildernesspreservation, energy conservation, or anyother Sierra Club issue? Heres a chance tomeet a few kindred spirits and share ideaswhile enjoying the outdoors. This loop

includes Foster Point (great views of thedesert), the Pacific Crest Trail nearMonument Peak, and Laguna Meadow.8:00am carpool meeting time, 1400 eleva-tion gain, moderate pace. E-mail leader tosign up.

SEP 9/ TUE/E3A

MOONLIGHT ON THE BAY

Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst: Needed6:30pm. View/discuss environmentally-themed public art at airport, stroll alongbay for postcard-quality views of fullmoon over city. DIRECTIONS: Exit I-5 atSan Diego Airport exit. Follow airportsigns; stay in left lane. Turn left at SpanishLanding sign (Thos Bros 1288 E-1) at trafficlight. Bring $2.00 donation for local SierraClub conservation projects. Rain cancels.Adults only, no pets please.

SEP 9/TUE/M8C

FORTUNA MOUNTAIN

EVENING LOOP HIKE

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Fred GabbardHike the less-traveled end of LongMountain as we loop through Suycott

Wash to the summits of North and SouthFortuna Mountains in Mission Trails Park.Learn about the chaparral world andreturn by flashlight. Fun, fast-paced andsteep at the top. Call between 8pm and10pm or on weekends. (Leave word howlate in the evening I can return your call.)

SEP 10/WED/E7A

LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON

EAST APPROACH MOONLIGHT HIKLdr: Ensie Blume [email protected]: Matthias BlumeSunset and full moon hike in PeasquiCanyon conveniently located on Bla

Mountain Rd. opposite Mercy Rd. 6:30pm. Please bring snacks, 1-2 literswater, good hiking shoes and a layerclothing. Rain cancels. Please call or emleader for reservation starting Septembe

SEP 10/WED/H7B

IRON MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

Ldr: Jaye Gleyzal 760-479-0862Asst: NeededTake I-15 to Rancho PeasquiBlvd./Poway Rd. exit. Drive east 8.8 mito Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east sideroad. Wear shoes with traction, no aero

tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, awater. We depart promptly at 6:00punless evening rain cancels.

SEP 13/SAT/E3A 3:30PM

TORREY PINE BEACH WALK

Ldr: Yaning Gao [email protected]: NeededLet us take a walk on the beach on a fweekend afternoon. You will enjoy wave sound, warm breeze, and ocesmell. We may talk about the story of Torrey Pines, as well as other plans in tpreserve park. Bring 1 quart of water awear comfortable shoes. Call or e-mleader to sign up.

SEP 13/SAT/H12E

SAN JACINTO WILDERNESS LOO

Ldr: Rita Ospelt [email protected] (preferreAsst: COL I NeededWe will start our hike on the Seven Pintrail, continue on the PCT and then follthe Deer Springs trail. There will be a strip to Suicide Rock. Be prepared for a fpace and steep uphill. Car shuttle necsary, Adventure Pass required. Limited

12 hikers. Contact leader with recent hing experience to sign up.

SEP 14/SAT/H12D 6:30AM

SAN JACINTO PEAK DAY HIKE

Ldr: Sharon Rhodes 619-482-2113Asst: Alice FichandlerCome join us in hiking the easy (?) way to San Jacinto Peak from the Palm SprinAerial Tramway. Will see great views frboth the peak and the Tramway (capprox. $20 [AAA and military discou

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Photo, Mike Fry

All participants on Sierra Club outings arerequired to sign a standard liability waiver. If youwould like to read the liability waiver before youchoose to participate on any outing, please go to:www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/, or

contact the Sierra Clubs Outings Department at(415)977-5528 for a printed version.

Deadline for outing leader training(COL) is Sept. 20th!

[email protected] for moreinformation.


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available]). Wear sturdy boots and bringthree quarts of water and lunch. 15 hikerlimit. Call leader for meeting location,reservations, and information, 7-9pm,September 8, 2003.

SEP 17/WED/M6A

PENASQUITOS CANYON

Ldr: Ann Geierman 760-944-3962

[email protected]: NeededBrisk late afternoon conditioning hike fromthe western entrance off Sorrento ValleyRoad. If were lucky, well see coyotes andfall foliage turning a rusty gold. Pace willbe determined by the setting sun. Be pre-pared with one quart of water and dont belate! Call or e-mail for more information.

SEP 17/WED/H6B

MOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOP

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: Needed

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

SEP 20-21/SAT-SUN

BLAIR VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMP

Ldr: Edward Earl 858-635-9361

Asst: NeededThis primitive desert car camp will focuson observing celestial wonders throughbinoculars and telescopes. Featuresinclude planets, star clusters, galaxies, neb-ulae, and the spectacular summer MilkyWay. Call leader for info and sign-up.

SEP 20/SAT/ 9:00 PM

Deadline to sign up for outing leader train-ing (COL) on September 27-28 is 9pmtonight. For sign-up, [email protected] instructionswill be emailed to you. Must be a member.

If you do not have email call 619-422-3236.SEP 20/SAT/M6C

CUYAMACA: STONEWALL PEAK

Ldr: Jennifer OLeary 760-522-0637Asst: Gwen AdeWander though Cuyamaca on the way toone of the best views in the park. Bring 1-2 quarts of water, a light snack and moneyfor a possible pizza stop in Wynola on theway home. Wear lug-soled shoes. Meet atthe Milk Ranch Road parking area for an8:30 departure.

SEP 20-21/SAT-SUN/H9C

SAN JACINTO PEAK VIA PALM

SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM

Ldr: Steve Ellis [email protected]: COL NeededRide the tram ($20.80 ticket) to the top ofthe mountain where the hike begins. From

there we hike through the San JacintoMountains, which are the highest andnorthernmost range in the PenninsularRanges, reaching 10,804 ft at San JacintoPeak. Camp in Tamarack Valley. Day hikeon Sunday to Cornell Peak, returning tothe tram late afternoon. E-mail leader formore information.

SEP 20/SAT/H10D 7AM

TAHQUITZ PEAK

Ldr: Rachel Barsman 619-448-3128Asst: COL NeededStart at Humber Park in Idylwild and hike

up to lookout tower for one of best viewsin San Jacinto area. Short loop backthrough the meadows before returningSaddle Junction and Idylwild. AdventurePasses required for all cars. We will alsodiscuss stopping in Idylwild for dinnerbefore driving home. Please call leader forcarpool location and more informationstarting on Sept. 14th.

SEP 21/SUN/M4B

THUNDER SPRING

Ldr: Doug Nolff [email protected]: Kathy NormanA pond, several meadows, and a thick forestcanopy will caress your spirits on this funhike in Palomar State Park. We will do theThunder Spring and Chimney Flats loopwhich has a 900-foot elevation gain. Therewill be a fee for each car entering the park.Call or email Doug for required sign-up.

SEP 23/TUE/M6B

COWLES MOUNTAIN

6:30 EVENING HIKE

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Charlie SloanTake a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock Side

of San Diegos highest point. Learn aboutthe chaparral world and return by flash-light. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket,flashlight, water and a munchie. Callbetween 8pm and 10pm or on weekendsfor required signup. (Leave word how latein the evening I can return your call.)

SEP 24/WED/E6A

WEDNESDAY IN MOUNTAINS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747Asst: NeededWe will walk trails on the Torrey PinState Park Mesa. Meet on Torrey Pines Rnear the entrance to the park at 8:30am. Cpools leave Mission Valley at 8am.

SEP 24/WED/H7BIRON MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededTake I-15 to Rancho PeasquiBlvd./Poway Rd. exit. Drive east 8.8 mito Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east sideroad. Wear shoes with traction, no aerotennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, awater. We depart promptly at 5:55punless evening rain cancels.

SEP 27/SAT/E3A

SHEPARD CANYON (TIERRASANT

LOOP DAY HIKE - FAMILY SECTIOLdr: Bob Muldrew 858-292-8405Well start at 9am and take a leisurely,hour hike through open space in the comunity of Tierrasanta - primarily in twbranches of Shepard Canyon. (The meing place is near the ATM in the Voshopping center at Clairemont Mesa Bl& Santo Rd.) Toward the end, well stopa quiet, 2-3 acre lake to rest and have optional (bag) lunch.

SEP 27/SAT/M3A

CO-LED FOREST SERVICE FIRE TAL

GARNET PEAK(CONSERVATION OUTING)

Ldr: Cindy Buxton [email protected]: George GreerModerate loop hike to Garnet Peak. Strthrough pine forest and along PCT throutransition forest, chaparral, overlook desert environments. Talk with ClevelaNational Forest staff about drought-relatree mortality, vegetation treatmeoptions, and community involvementreducing wildfire threat to homes. Picfollows at Pioneer Mail Picnic groun

Call leader to sign up for hike and/or pnic. See also comments in ConservatCommittee Section of this publication.

SEP 27/SAT/S12D

KELLY DITCH TRAIL

Ldr: Brett Grimm [email protected]: Tom McLoughlinJoin us for a full day of hiking and fHike from William Heise Park Cuyamaca Lake and back. Beautiful vist

Deadline for outing leader training(COL) is Sept. 20!

[email protected] for more info.


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OCT 10-12/FRI-SUN/M6C

WILLIAM HEISE CAR CAMP IN JULIALeader: Gwenda Humpherys [email protected]: Tim ButlerExperience Julian in the fall. We will hicamp and have a great time. Saturdnight possible dinner theater at Pine H

Lodge. For reservations send SASE,mail, and telephone number with a chefor $10.00 (payable to Sierra Singles) Gwenda Humpherys, P.O. Box 420992, SDiego, CA 92142-0992. Limited to campers. Dinner theater cost/informatto follow, optional activity. No refunafter Sept. 27th.

OCT 11/SAT/E6A

LAKE HODGES

Ldr: Ensie Blume [email protected]: Matthias Blume

Refreshing morning hike in sprawling SDieguito River Park, near Escondi(about 15 miles inland from Del MaMeet behind the Chevron Gas station Via Rancho Parkway off I-15.http://lakehodges.net/maps/LHAC-maps2.htCarpool meets at Mira Mesa Park & Ride8:30am. Please bring snacks, good hikshoes, 1-2 liters water and layered clothiRain DOES NOT cancel. Please call email leader to reserve starting October

OCT 11/SAT/E1A

TRAIL BUILDING

SE PART OF WARNER RANCH

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededJoin us in building new trail (no experienneeded), off the Pacific Crest Trail nBarrel Springs. We will work on a hillsunder oak trees. Work will involve remoing brush and roots, building rock waand carving new tread. Call Rob REQUIRED sign-up and directions meeting point (which will be somewhon Thomas Guide p 409 L9).

OCT 11/SAT/V10E

PALMS TO PINES

Ldr: John Plander 858-735-9751Asst: Byron CookFast-paced hike from Palm Springs to tram station in Long Valley. Car shurequired. Call leader for required sign-u

OCT 12/SUN/H12C 8AM

DESCANSO TO GREEN VALLEY FALLdr: Rachel Barsman 619-448-3128Asst: NeededFrom a trailhead in Descanso we can hup to Green Valley Campground

well shaded trail, lunch stop at Cuyamacalake. Learn about the history and conser-vation efforts along the trail.Requirements: adequate physical condi-tioning, minimum four quarts of water,lunch, snacks, ten essentials. $2 parkingfee. Adults; no pets. Contact leader forsignup. Limit 10.

SEP 28/SUN/E2A

SAN ELIJO LAGOON

Ldr: Terry Hunefeld [email protected]: NeededA fun Sunday morning nature/bird walkfrom 7:30-9:30am. Well seek out and dis-cuss plants the Kumeyaay used for food,medicine, clothing and shelter. Bring

binoculars and learn to identify the avo-cets, egrets, herons, plover, widgeon,hawks and osprey returning to spend thewinter. E-mail leader for complete itiner-ary and meeting location.

SEP 28/SUN/H7C

SOUTH & NORTH FORTUNA MTN

Ldr: Paul Kahn [email protected]: NeededAn afternoon hike up and along theFortuna ridge with beautiful views in alldirections. Lots of climbing, but at a mod-

erate pace. Meet at 1:00pm in the MissionTrails parking lot at the east end ofClairemont Mesa Blvd. Good boots, waterand jacket required. Call or e-mail for sign-up or information. Rain cancels.

SEP 29/MON/M3B

TORREY PINES HIKE & PIZZA

Ldr: Allan Fein 858-679-7920Asst: NeededTake I-5 to Carmel Valley Rd. exit. Drivewest to Pacific Coast Highway 101; turn

left. Drive to Torrey Pines State Reserveentrance, park on right, outside entrance.Bring jacket, flashlight, water, and moneyfor pizza if you wish to join the group fordinner following the hike. Wear shoeswith traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Wedepart promptly at 5:55pm, unless eveningrain cancels.

OCT 1/WED/M7BWEDNESDAY IN MOUNTAINS

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747Asst: NeededHike will include sections of HarveyMoore and Dyar Spring Trails. Meet atSweetwater Bridge paved parking lot onHwy 79 in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park at9:00am. Car pools leave Mission Valley at8:00am and El Cajon at 8:15am.

OCT 4/SAT/E3A

BATIQUITOS LAGOON

Ldr: Ann Geierman

Asst: NeededEarly morning hike along a gorgeouslagoon trail. Lots of birds and toweringtrees that serenade the hiker. Slow pace toenjoy the sounds and sights of the lagoon.Limited to the first 8 who reserve. Call or e-mail leader: [email protected] for moredetails.

OCT 7/TUE/M8C

FORTUNA MOUNTAIN EVENING

FAST HIKE AND RUN

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Fred Gabbard

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

OCT 8/WEDS/M7B

WEDNESDAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Ldr: Robert Dietrich [email protected]

Asst: NeededRediscover the glories of Lake Cuyamacaand environs on this early fall day with aramble along parts of the Calif. Hiking &Riding Trail, fire roads and unnamedpaths. Lunch halt at Stonewall Mine.Bring two quarts of water plus middayration. Rendezvous 9am at Milk RanchRoad trailhead (Mile 10.7 on Hwy. 79). Carpools depart Mission Valley at 8am; ElCajon at 8:45am.

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Cuyamaca, have lunch by the creek andreturn a different way. This is a beautifularea that doesnt seem to get much foottraffic, so we might as well enjoy it. Callleader for carpool or trailhead location andmore information starting on Oct. 5th.

OCT 15/WED/M10C

WED IN MTNS ENVIRONMENTAL

Ldr: Mac Downing [email protected]: NeededExamine Airplane Ridges fire recoveryand observe drought stress in theCuyamacas. Our 10-mile route gains per-haps 1200 ft. Bring water, lunch, and wearcomfortable hiking boots or shoes. Carpool to or meet 9am at the Hwy 79 Bridgelot in Cuyamaca Park 0.2 miles north ofGreen Valley Campground. If going direct-ly to trailhead or for information, contactMac. Rain or drizzle cancels.

OCT 18-19/SAT-SUN/RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED CLIMBING WEEKEND

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

Ldr: Byron Cook 619 [email protected]: Dennis RichardsWeekend car camp in Joshua Tree NationalPark. Restricted outing only open to expe-rienced climbers who have their own gear,including helmet, and are Sierra Clubmembers in good standing. We will set upa variety of top-roped climbs ranging from5.5 to 5.10. E-mail (preferred) or call leaderfor required sign-up. Must provide S.C.

membership number and expiration date,and show membership card upon arrival atcampsite.

OCT 18/SAT/M3B

CO-LED FOREST SERVICE FIRE TALK

PALOMAR Mntn OBSERVATORY

(CONSERVATION OUTING)

Ldr: Cindy Buxton [email protected]: George GreerSpecial opportunity to talk with localCleveland National Forest representativesabout fire and vegetation management.

See fall colors on moderate hike downnationally recognized Palomar MountainObservatory Trail. Forest staff will discussdrought-related tree mortality, vegetationtreatment options, and communityinvolvement in reducing wildfire threat tohomes. Picnic follows. Call leader to signup for hike and/or picnic. See also com-ments in Conservation Committee Sectionof this publication.

OCT 18-19/SAT-SUN/M4C

UPPER CONEJOS CREEK BACKPACK

Ldr: Greg Moll [email protected]: Cheryl ReiffCottonwoods, sycamores, rustic ranchhouses, woodpeckers, and mighty oaks.Explore four old ranch houses on the three-

mile way in. Awesome tree-lined, fern-filled streambeds, wide open valleys amust see place. Come learn about thisbeautiful place which is part of the pro-posed No Name Wilderness area. Potluckand camp fire Saturday night. Short dayhikes on Sat and Sun. Email leader formeeting place and details.

OCT 21/TUE/M6B

COWLES MOUNTAIN

6:30 EVENING HIKE

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Charlie Sloan

Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock Sideof San Diegos highest point. Learn aboutthe chaparral world and return by flash-light. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket,flashlight, water and a munchie. Callbetween 8pm and 10pm or on weekendsfor required signup. (Leave word how latein the evening I can return your call.)

OCT 22/WED/M8C

WED IN MTNS

Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242Asst: NeededStonewall Creek/Soapstone Grade Loop.A moderate hike through the northeast cor-ner of Cuyamaca Park. We will be goingdown Soapstone Grade, not up. Lunchtimediscussion of conservation issues andLeave No Trace. Go east on I-8 and turnnorth on Hwy 79. Meet at 9:00am in theparking area at mile marker 7.3 on the eastside of Hwy 79. Bring water and lunch.Heavy rain cancels.

OCT 25/SAT/M7C

WEST MESA LOOP

Ldr: Alice FichandlerAsst: Sharon RhodesJoin us for a moderately paced loop hike in

the Cuyamacas with beautiful views and afair amount of shade. Bring lunch, goodhiking boots, 2 quarts of water and layeredclothing. Rain cancels. Carpool meets atGrossmont Park & Ride at 8:30am. To signup, call leader between 8-10pm beginningOct. 19. Group limited to 15.

OCT 29/WED/E6A

WEDNESDAY IN MOUNTAINS

Ldr: Wanda Zack 619-269-8884Asst: NeededThis a slower-paced walk to enjoy our sroundings and sniff the mountain air. SOct 29 Dale Laney hike for trailhead dirtions. Car pools leave Mission Valley

8:00am and El Cajon at 8:15am.OCT 29/WED/M8B

WED IN MTNS

BIG LAGUNA AND SUNSET TRAI

Ldr: Dale Laney 619-574-6838Asst: NeededLoop hike on Sunset and Big Laguna train Laguna Mtns. Meet at 9:00am at the instation (Kiosk) on Sunrise Hwy (S-1miles north of I-8. Bring: 2 qts. of walunch, rain gear and warm clothNational Forest Adventure Pass requirfor parking. Call leader for addition

information.NOV 1-2/SAT-SUN

INDIAN PASS WILDERNESS

MONITORING AND CARCAMP

Ldr: Larry Klaasen [email protected]: Greg MollExplore Indian Pass Wilderness area in eImperial County by foot and car to doment condition of wilderness and aadverse impacts. We may venture as farCarrizo Falls near the Colorado River, inJulian Wash or ???. Meet at 11:30Saturday for lunch and afternoon assigments. Bring your favorite dish Saturday night potluck. Optional car camFriday. For information and reservatiocall or e-mail the leader.

NOV 1/SAT/E2A

TRAIL BUILDING

SE PART OF WARNER RANCH

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededJoin us in building new trail (no experienneeded), between the Pacific Crest Trnear Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. Wwill work on a hillside with views of tWarner Ranch. Work will involve reming brush and roots and building rowalls and new tread. Call Rob REQUIRED sign-up and directions meeting point (which will be somewhon Thomas Guide p 409 L9).

Deadline for outing leader training (COL) is Sept. 20! Email: [email protected] visit: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/outings/index.asp?content=col1 for more info.

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NOV 1/SAT E5A

COASTERS CARDIFF BEACH WALK

AND PICNIC

Ldr: Mac Downing [email protected]: COL NeededThis hike in the North Coast Environmentis part of a North Coast Coasters hike

and picnic. Enjoy a walk with some coastloving hikers. Meet south parking lotSunrise on San Elijo beach in Cardiff.Picnic cost $5, for reservations call SueDenner, 760-942-2375 or email her at:[email protected]

NOV 1/SAT/H6C

AGUA TIBIA WILDERNESS TRAIL

MAINTENANCE HIKELdr: Gail Hanna [email protected]: Alan Coles & Charlie KnapkeJoin Angeles Chapter friends for ongoing

project to improve trails in scenic wilder-ness north of Palomar Mountain. Our fallhike focuses on primitive route betweenCrosley Saddle and top of the Cutca Trail.Forest Service provides hand tools andsupport. We meet at Dripping Springs andcaravan via private property to trailhead.Join us for an active, rewarding day!!

NOV 8-9/SAT-SUN/M5B

SAND DUNES SKI & CAR CAMP

Ldr: Mike Fry858-566-3851, [email protected]: Barbara DomuradSee Ski Trips advertisement in this issue.

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The CNRCC Desert Committees purpose isto work for the protection, preservation, andconservation of the California/Nevadadesert; support the same objectives in all

desert areas of the Southwest; monitor andwork with governments and agencies to pro-mote preservation of our arid lands; sponsoreducational and work trips; encourage andsupport others to work for the same objec-tives; maintain, share and publish informa-tion about the desert.

We want you to enjoy our studytrips and work parties. We usually have acampfire in the evenings with lots of food(potluck) and camaraderie. For a completelisting of CNRCC Desert Committee trips,contact Craig Deutsche at: [email protected].

SEP 19-21/FRI-SUN

DESERT COM/TOIYABE CHAPTER

Car Camp, Quinn Canyon Range,Eastern Nevada: Friday morning wewill meet at Cherry Creek Campground,then visit with some locals and learnabout the environmental effects of firesuppression on the pion-juniper wood-lands common in Eastern Nevada. Dayhikes and climbs. For more details con-tact Ldr: Stan Weidert (530) 474-3180;[email protected], or Asst. Ldr: JohnHiatt (702) 361-1171; [email protected]

OCT 10-12/FRI-SUN

DESERT COM/ANGELES/TOIYABE

Write the Wild Joshua Tree NationalPark Carcamp: Heres a chance toexplore Joshua Tree NP and learn aboutwriting your personal wilderness expe-rience. Well have dayhikes, time forjournals, and rousing campfire discus-sions! Bring writing materials, field jour-nals, and field guides. For info aboutsign ups and fees contact Ldr: RobertaMoore, P.O. Box 91, Baker, Nevada89311. Email: [email protected].

Ldr: Judy Anderson, earthlink.net.OCT 25-26/SAT-SUN

DESERT COM

Mojave History and PrehistoryCarcamp: We will travel by car and footto visit a number of curious sites in theEast Mojave: fossil sites, rock alignmentsand petroglyphs of unknown age, min-ing relics, pioneer graves, and NativeAmerican trails. We meet in Baker andwill conclude near Afton Canyon along

CALIFORNIA/NEVADA REGIONAL

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE (CNRCC)

DESERT COMMITTEE OUTINGSI-15. High clearance 2WD sufficient. Grolimit, 12 persons, Contact leader CrDeutsche (310) 477-6670, [email protected].

OCT 25/SAT

DESERT COM/SAN GORGONIO CHAP

Hidden Cave Dayhike, Joshua Tree NatioPark: A shuttle hike from Jumbo Rocks camground area to Twin Tanks, checking some interesting places along the wHidden Cave marks the western peripherythe hike. It appears to have been used for cemonial purposes, and there is a good neapetroglyph site. For more information Ldrs: Al and Ann Murdy at (760) 366 [email protected].

OCT 31-NOV2/FRI-SUN

DESERT COM/TOIYABE CHAP

Exploratory Virgin Gorge Carcamp: Camppublic campground in the gorge off I-15northern Arizona. Hike through colorsandstone canyons, then see the differencewe wander through limestone arroyos. Leabout this major river that traverses Zion NFor reservation, send a $20 refundable depocheck made out to Sierra Club and SASELdr: David Hardy, Box 99, Blue Diamond, 89004, [email protected].

NOV 8-11/SAT-TUE

DESERT COM/TOIYABE CHAP

West Mojave/Death Valley Exploratory: Lofor new interesting places of the west Mojwhich may include canyons in Death Valand riparian areas of the southern SierrTerrain will vary from easy to difficult; vous ecosystems from very barren to wforested. For reservation, send $20 refundadeposit check made out to Sierra Club aSASE to Ldr: David Hardy, Box 99, BDiamond, NV 89004, [email protected]

NOV 8-9/SAT-SUN

MOJAVE GROUP/CNRCC/CRESCEN

VALLEY

East Mojave Primitive Car Camp at KeDunes: Join us on this weekend of the moon to hike to the top of beautiful KeDunes to enjoy the desert panorama asounds of the dunes. During the day, wegot other beautiful desert hikes plannBring camera, camping gear, food, water, For sign up info contact Co-Ldr: Bill SpreP.O. Box 129, Victorville, CA 92393-0129, (7951-4520. Co-Ldr: Lygeia de Jesus, (818) 27053.


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PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Nestled into a steep, barrenhillside overlooking the RioTijuana, only a few miles southof the US-Mexico border, a cre-ative experiment in naturalresource management is takingplace on a daily basis. The locationis known as EcoParque, and the experi-ment involves taking treated wastewaterthat is normally discharged into theocean, and re-using it to irrigate andtransform an otherwise arid slope into averdant park and small wildlife pre-serve, complete with lush hiking trailsand magnificent views of downtownTijuana.

When local documentary makerMichael Bedar heard of this experiment,he decided this sustainable use of waterwas worthy of his first local video pro-duction. The result is a short film calledsimply EcoParque. In February, heshared his video with the Sierra ClubsBorder Committee.

Bedar has captured images ofdaily life in Tijuana, emphasizing the dryand paved over urban setting, and inter-sperses them with conversations of vari-ous people who work at EcoParque orlive nearby. He interviews people walk-ing along the trails, or standing underthe canopy of trees, in contrast to thegritty urban scenes. These help paint aninteresting portrait of a facility that is notonly efficient, but also educational andnaturally lovely thanks to reclaimedwater. We hear from one employee thatthousands of students tour EcoParqueeach year, to learn more about basicwater recycling and treatment principlesin a real world setting. We also learnthat EcoParque has not only transformeda hillside, but the actions of the residents

in the surrounding neighborhood (about1200 households are connected to theEcoParque collection system).

Where once some people ille-gally dumped toxic waste down theirdrains, interfering with the facilitysoperations, they have now willinglychanged their activities to help protectthe trees and plants that are irrigatedwith the wastewater after it goes througha simple treatment process. Oscar Romo,

VIDEO REVIEW: ECOPARQUE,A documentary produced by Michael Bedar, review and photos by Lori Saldaa

one of the original directors of the treat-ment plant, explains that meeting withthe neighbors and educating them aboutthe toxicity problems in an open, trustingway quickly led to their cooperation.Once they understood the quickly led totheir cooperation. Once they understoodthe impact their actions were having,they changed their behaviors, stoppeddumping harmful wastes down theirdrains, and became part of theEcoParque success story.

Bedar has created a lively andeducational view of an alternative

sewage treatment plant that would be auseful teaching tool for teachers andenvironmental organizations alike.EcoParque (available in both Englishand Spanish) shows viewers there is asimple solution for one of humankindsoldest problems: reconsidering thewaste-products of civilization (in thiscase, sewage) and turning them into aresource.

The creators and supporters ofEcoParque realized that these wastescould also be valuable for fertilizingnative plants high above Tijuana, and forrecreating a natural habitat in an areathat has been rapidly covered with con-crete and buildings. Michael Bedar real-ized there was an educational and evenuplifting story behind this project, andhas created a video that deserves to beshared with anyone interested in discov-ering how something we often think ofas waste, to be dumped out to sea, can,in fact, be put to good use for the benefitof many.

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Meetings: Clairemont Community Rm.Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and Clairemont Dr.,west side of mall between Vons and BigLots; Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar.11, Apr. 8.Beginners are invited to come at 6 PM andlearn about ski equipment and clothing.More experienced skiers can come to the food court by the theaters fordinner. We will go over out trips in the Community Room at 7 pm. At7:30 pm, our programs feature high adventure and fine photography.We have some fine programs from trips our skiers did last season.

TRIPS: Look for a complete list in the Nov/Dec HiSierran, or on

our webpage: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski

NOV 8-9/SAT-SUN/M5B

SAND DUNES SKI & CAR CAMP

Ldr: Mike Fry 858-566-3851, [email protected]: Barbara DomuradYes, we actually ski on the sand! Sand dunes are beautiful, and sk

allow easy locomotion. Skis and boots in every size available. Nski skills necessary. Will car camp near the dunes. Dogs welcom

NOV 27-30/THURS-SUN/all levels

THANKSGIVING SKI IN MAMMOTH

Ldr: Barbara Domurad, [email protected]: Mike Fry 858-566-3851, [email protected] trip features homey condo accommodations, a bountifThanksgiving dinner and (with luck from the snow gods) great sking. Transportation on your own, carpooling encouraged. Priabout $185 (4 nights lodging and two dinners). To register, pleasend your fees (payable to the Sierra Club) to Ski Section, 4017 MBlackburn Ave, San Diego, CA 92111.

DEC 31-JAN 4/WED-SUN/all levels

NEW YEAR'S BEAR VALLEY X-COUNTRY SKI BUS TRIP

Coordinator: Alice Fichandler, (619)226-6083, [email protected]: Mike FryCome join us to bring in the New Year at Bear Valley in the Sierr(not Big Bear Mtn) for 3 full days of cross country and/or downhskiing.This year we will be staying at the ski resort (in the snow)Bear Valley, so that we can ski right from our door. Our condos wbe fully equipped, and there are several restaurant options in tarea. We will be arriving in Bear Valley early enough so that thowho want to celebrate the incoming New Year can do so. Total coof $350 includes condo lodging, transportation and some instrution. A lower cost, dormitory-style lodging may also be availabSkiers at all levels are welcome. To sign up, please send your $non-refundable deposit (made out to the Sierra Club) and 3 SASEor your e-mail address to Alice Fichandler, 4520 Greene St., S

CA 92107. This is a chapter fundraiser.

Mar 5-8: Montecito-SequoMar 19-22: Rock Creek LodApr 16-19: Sierra Snow Cam

May (TBA): Cascade Adventu

BUS TRIP REFUND POLICY (insurance is available from travel agent1. You will receive a full refund if: A) you are unable to make the trip but you find your owreplacement; B) the Sierra Club cancels the trip; or C) the leader determines that you shou

not be on the trip. 2. You will receive a partial refund (cost less deposit), if you cancel and Sierra Club finds a replacement for you. 3. You will receive no refund if you cancel and w

have no replacement for you.

SKI SECTION TRIPS & MEETINGS2003-2004 SEASON

Other Dates

Jan 11: TeleclinicJan 16: 19: Mt LassenJan 24: Leader TrainingJan 25: Beginner ClassFeb 12-16: Yosemite Bus Trip

COL WILDERNESS

FIRST AID APPLICATION

Name:

Phone:

Date Completed SFA (include photocopy)

Sierra Club Membership #

Address:

Circle One:

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

Non-COL SC Member ($125)

Non-SC Member ($150)

Please send this application and your check to:Ellen Shively, Sierra Club, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623

WILDERNESS FIRST AIDSEMINAR AT FOSTER LODGE!

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

On October 31 through November 2nd, a Wilderness FirstAid Course will be held at Foster Lodge. This training is theequivalent of Advanced First Aid and is especially recom-

mended for Sierra Club COL Outings Level II leaders. Itfulfills the three year renewal requirement for StandardFirst Aid for COL I leaders. Instruction will be led byGeorgia Villaflor, a highly qualified Wilderness EMT and isconducted in accordance with the Wilderness MedicalAssociates protocol.

Students must have completed a current standardfirst aid course to enroll. The class builds on these basicskills and includes practice in how to care for illnesses andinjuries when medical facilities are more than four hoursaway. Featured segments are recognition of acute medicalconditions, stabilization of fractures, wound cleaning,

extraction of a victim without causing further harm, trans-portation techniques and much more.Two overnight stays are required at Foster Lodge

or at the campground and some hot meals will be provid-ed by a volunteer cook staff. The fee is $100 for COL II level,$115 for COL I. The Outings Committee may reimburse aportion 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 SierraClub membership. If interested, please fill in the applica-tion below and return by October 15th, 2003. Call EllenShively at (619) 479-3412 or, for further info, email her at:

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Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach pro-gram of the Sierra Club dedicated to providing positiveexperiences in the wilderness to under-served youth. The

goal is to open the minds of youth, helping them to appre-

ciate the wilderness and develop a desire to protect it.Check out our website at http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/

ICO Leader Spotlight, Liz GabrychContinuing on our path to highlight ICO Leaders, this issuesspotlight is on ICO Leader, Liz Gabrych. Liz serves as ICOsLeader Training Coordinator. In the past two years she has coordi-nated and conducted two outstanding ICO Leader Training sem-inars. It is because of her that our leaders are so well-equippedto run ICO trips!. Liz also provides ICO with outstanding contin-uing education topics during our monthly meetings.

In Lizs own words, here are some reasons why shebecame interested in sharing her love of the outdoors with chil-dren, and why she feels at home as a leader in the ICO program:

Q: What inspired you to get involved with ICO?LG: I got a call from our pied piper, ICO Chair Al Fein. I hadwanted to get more involved with the Sierra Club and I had justgraduated in a local youth mentoring program and wanted tostay involved with kids. A program such as ICO which com-bines kids and nature seemed like a perfect opportunity.

Q: What are the reasons why you are interested in sharing yourlove for the outdoors with children?LG: Ive seen the power of nature reach out to and inspire kids.At beginning of my mentoring program for at risk youths, theyoung girl I was paired with said that she didnt like the outdoorsand preferred activities like going to the mall or movies. At theend of our program and after many different kinds of outings,she stated that nature and hiking were now her favorite things.This girls home life had soap-opera like problems and complica-tions, and the only times I saw her truly carefree was when shewas playing in the surf or skipping along a trail at Torrey Pines..

Q: What inspires you about ICO?LG: Seeing the kids light up about nature and working with agreat group of ICO leaders and chairpeople. I also like havingan opportunity to contribute creative solutions to a worthyorganization.

Q: Are there any special experiences thus far with ICO thatyou want to share in this newsletter?LG: Jeremy with the Yucca. This photo (by Heather Tatton)was taken on the Torrey Pines Razor Point trail, on an outing Iled with Oceansides Lincoln Middle School. This was theirfirst ICO outing and the kids on that hike were amazing. Theyloved our botanizing and spread their wildflower pamphletsout along the trail like they were treasure maps. Jim Davis hadgiven us a talk about yuccas that have a symbiotic relationshipwith a particular moth. In this shot, Jeremy is investigating fur-ther and for me it says it all. An inner city youth taking aninterest in a yucca blossom.

SAN DIEGO INNER CITY OUTINGS (ICO)Compiled by Heather Tatton, Publicity Coordinator

PHOTO: JEREMY, FROM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL, EXAMINESA YUCCA BLOOM AT TORREY PINES, BY H.TATTON

CONSERVATION LEADERSHIPTRAINING WORKSHOP:

Th., Sept. 25th & Th., Oct. 2nd 6:308:30 pmSierra Club Chapter Office at 3820 Ray St.

The Conservation Leadership Training Workshop isdesigned to teach members methods in conservationactivism. The workshop will be responding toNegative Declaration and an Environmental ImpactReport (EIR) for proposed new development. WE willreview the Endangered Species Act, County GP2020Outlook, and Sandags Smart Growth Plan.

A $2.00 fee will be collected each night for refreshmentsand workshop materials. Dont miss this hands on,first-of-its-kind Leadership Training Workshop!

For more information and to reserve your space, callFred Lorenzen at (619)435-6046, Diane Smith at (858)488-0342 or Ellen Shively at (619)479-3412.

TRAIN TO BE A CONSERVATIONACTIVIST LEADER!

SEATING IS LIMITED!DONT MISS THIS WORKSHOP!

How Can You Help ICO?DONATIONS TO HELP ICO CONTINUE OUR OUTINGS: TInner City Outings program is made possible by its volunteers who give generoly of their time and skills, and by donations of money and equipment from frieand supporters. Financial support from foundations, corporations, and individuis always needed and appreciated. All cash donations are tax deductible throughSierra Club Foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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

And dont stop at one! Sponsor more than one! Your contributions are welcomany amount. Make your check out to Sierra Club Foundation/San DiChapter ICO and send it to:

Debbie Tarczy, 6930 Hyde Park Dr., #108, San Diego, CA 92119e-mail: [email protected]; phone: 619-667-4471(h)


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Do you lack the experience and knowledge to venture into the wilderness? Do you want to improve your curent wilderness skills, explore new areas and meet fellow hikers? Then do what several thousand others hadone over the past 40 years: let the dedicated, experienced, volunteer staff of the Wilderness Basics Cour(WBC) help you achieve a better understanding of how to enjoy and explore the wilderness.

The comprehensive course consists of lectures, demonstrations, films and slide shows on such subjects selecting the proper equipment, food preparation, filtering water, clothing, animal encounters, map and compass use, physical conditioning and first aid. The course also includes five outings held every other weeketo such places as Anza Borrego Desert, Jacumba Mountain, San Jacinto and the Mammoth mountain areaThrough the outings, students learn how to car camp, backpack and even to camp in the snow; where thwill have a choice of learning either snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing.

The WBC is designed for both beginning and experienced backpackers, with each student being given a choiof approximately 20 different trips to choose from for each weekend outing. The trips are divided into cagories, from easy to extremely challenging, making sure that each student is able to find a trip that matchtheir physical abilities. To help students get in shape before the outings there are conditioning day hikes well. WBC students are eligible for discounts on equipment purchased at several local retailers.

The WBC is offered only once a year to both members and non-members of the Sierra Club at two locationthe Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley and San Pasqual High School in Escondido. The San Diego claes are held every Tuesday night for 11-weeks, starting January 27th, from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. The cost of tcourse is $95 (cash or personal check). Students are encouraged to pre-register for the course held in MissiValley, by calling (858)272-9229, as the class is limited to the first 300 students. On-line registration for tMission Valley course is also available at www.wildernessbasics.com starting on September 1, 2003. Studenmay also register on the first night of class.

For information on the class being offered in Escondido please call (760)728-8220 (different starting dates).

The Wilderness Basics CourseAn Ongoing Heritage of Education, Exploration and Preservation

Sep 2003-4 San Diego Sierra

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