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Vol 66 No. 4 on the web at: sandiego.sierraclub.org September/October 2007

EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET

In this issue:CONTENT

Chapter ExCom Ballot8

ExCom Candidate Statements6

Coastal Habitat Coalition10

Hiking South Africa28

Inner City Outings27

International Committee5Tribute to Al Holden4

View from the Chair2

EVENTS

Chapter Outings20

Desert Committee Outings26

Meetings & Activities17

Monthly Programs16

Getting smart about energy

Its been a great year so far forthe San Diego Smart Energy Solu-

tions Campaign, and its just get-ting better. Heres a brief recap,and a look forward.

On February 8th, about 500 to700 people showed up on a Thurs-day night in Borrego Springs to tellthe State Park and Recreation Com-mission what they thought aboutthe Sunrise Powerlink.

In June, the California PublicUtilities Commission (CPUC) Divi-sion of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA)

and the Utility Consumers ActionNetwork (UCAN) submitted writ-ten testimony to the CPUC showing

By Micah Mitrosky & Joe Zechman

that the Sunrise Powerlink is notneeded to meet the regions energy

needs or the state law mandate forrenewable energy. The Center forBiological Diversity and Sierra Clubsubmitted written testimony listingnumerous environmental impactsthat the Environmental Impact Re-port/Environmental Impact State-ment (EIR/EIS) must consider.

Also in June, Micah Mitroskycame on board as the CampaignOrganizer for the Campaign.

On July 9th, Micah organized

an exciting rally outside the CountyAdministration Center, where theCPUC was holding the first phase

of its evidentiary hearings on theSunrise Powerlink. Although the

public could not submit commentsat these hearings, on the openingday of the hearings over 30 activists arrived by 9 a.m. with bannersand signs to encourage the CPUCto say yes to smarter energy al-ternatives and no to the SunrisePowerlink. The rally had greamedia coverage in the local papers

Smart Energy Continued on Page 14


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Some people just seem to un-derstand the message early on.Any jokes aside about Al Gorebeing the father of the Internet,he did become interested in thelink between global warming andgreenhouse gas emissions before alot of us.

One of the Chapters long timemembers was right up there with Alwhen it came to getting concerned

about our contribution to globalwarming before it had become apopular topic. How the HonorableRobert C. Coates, a judge of theCalifornia Superior Court, came tobe a believer highlights the work ofan important local scientist.

When Judge Coates was aboutage fifteen, he heard the late RogerRevelle, Ph.D., speak about globalwarming. Among other accom-plishments, Dr. Revelle was a re-searcher, and then the director, ofthe Scripps Institute of Oceanogra-phy, the founder of the Universityof California at San Diego, and oneof the first scientists to posit globalwarming as a result of greenhousegas emissions. In 1957, Dr. Revellehad coauthored a paper with HansSuess, Ph.D., suggesting a link be-tween increasing man-made green-house gas emissions and global

warming. Judge Coates becamefriends with Dr. Revelles familyand, as you might expect, had aninside track on global warming re-search.

Judge Coates has been help-ing various organizations, includ-ing the San Diego Natural HistoryMuseum, the Rotary Club, and theSierra Club, get the word out. Forthe past 19 years, Judge Coates has

By Joe Zechman

View from the Chair

chaired a multi-club Rotary Committee, Understanding Climate Changededicated to the widest possible ed-ucation about the science surrounding climate change. Researchers aScripps have been in the forefrontof global warming research over theyears and have been kind enough tospeak about their findings at SierraClub events.

Judge Coates believes that

global warming and the reductionof greenhouse gases to curb it arethe overriding environmental issuesof our age. He warns that the possibility of global temperatures risingfive degrees this century, with anaccompanying 85-100 foot sea leverise, is real. Just look at the accumulating scientific evidence.

The perception should be thatall of humankind is in this boattogether. We must all becomealerted to the crisis. We should albe pulling together in the right direction, along with our governmentsand other institutions.

Thats where you and Imem-bers of the best known and oldestgrass roots environmental organizationcome in. Who else, JudgeCoates asks, but we should be inthe front lines urging that all ofour friends and neighbors see, An

Inconvenient Truth? Who elseshould be in the vanguard, transforming our businesses and ourpersonal lives to reduce greenhousegas emissions?

Indeed.The Chapters Global Warming

Committee meets the first Mon-day of each month at 6 p.m. at theChapter office on Ray Street. Foinfo: (619) 299-1797.


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Explore, enjoy, and protect the

planet. Thats our motto. Im likea great many other very luckypeople who had the opportunityover the years to learn about thatmotto experientially by hikingwith Al Holden. Al taught thoseon his hikes and trips not onlynavigational skills (occasionallyby the stars) and gear and tech-niques, but he inspired us to go

farther, climb higher, take a fewmore risks, and to stretch out ofour comfort zones. When youreturned from one of his Mondayhikes, you were tired, sore, maybebruised, but proud, satisfied, andmore confident. Al took you toplaces in the desert that werentin the trail books, that your hik-ing buddies didnt know about,and showed you amazing thingsthat only someone with his levelof experience and expertise wouldknow existed. And he would leadyou right to them with an amazingnavigational ability, a compass,and an old topo with half a dozenroutes penciled in on it. He had atremendously loyal and dedicatedgroup of hikers who would fol-low him anywhere. Many timeshis hikes were at the club limit of15 and hed have to turn people

away. An Al hike got people towant to go. His soft spoken, lead-by-example style, sense of humorand ability to make everyone feelan important part of the group cre-ated the type of atmosphere onhis hikes that all our leaders strivefor but few of us attain as consis-tently.

Al was a Navy veteran of theOkinawa campaign in World War

Al Holden (1926-2007): An Inspirational Leader

II. After the military he beganhis career with the Postal Ser-vice and settled in PacificBeach. He started leading hikesfor the club around 1989, atage 63, an age when most ofus are looking at that La-Z-Boy

recliner and the remote con-trol. I was in my early 40swhen I first hiked with Al and Icouldnt keep up with him. Hewas in his element, where hebelonged, when he was lead-ing a hike in Anza Borrego. Heknew it like most of us knowour living room. He could pic-ture every part of it and de-scribe every wash and ridge andbenchmark. He summitted the

275 peaks on the HPS list and the 100on the SD Peaks Club list, as well as agreat many from the DPS list. He ledoutings for the Chapter, for the WBCand for Wednesday in the MountainsWhile most of us can count our leadsin the dozens, Al could count his in

the hundreds. He received the awardfor most leads in a year a while backWhen he stopped leading hikes forthe club in 2005, he began leadinghikes for Walkabout, at age 79.

Al passed away July 29 at age 81He was walking around Old TownWent with his boots on. Fitting, think. He is the reason a great manyof us love the desert, he taught ushow to explore and enjoy it. He wasindeed an inspirational leader.

By Skip Forsht



In the pursuit of profit for themselves and theirinvestors, many corporations go to any length, withtotal disregard for consequences to individuals, com-munities or the environment.

Many of us are dismayed and saddened by thestranglehold corporations have on the decisions wemake every day and how we, unknowingly, becomepart of the problem. Infact, our lifestyle is so de-pendent on unhealthy op-tions that it is almost im-

possible to avoid beingpart of the problem, evenif we are aware of what isgoing on.

Why?It is because corpora-

tions enjoy personhoodstatus, yet have no ac-countability except to theirbottom line. This status al-lows corporations to lobby,

opening the door to exces-sive influence, if not brib-ery, and allowing them tooverride individual and community concerns. Andcorporations are generally immune to responsibilityfor their actions, even as many corporations run ram-pant over the earth, trodding ruthlessly upon humanrights, health, safety and the diverse habitats andcreatures of our beautiful planet.And how did this happen?

In the 1886 Supreme Court case Santa Clara Countyv. Southern Pacific Railroad, a court clerk wrote a sin-gle statement claiming that the 14th Amendment tothe Constitution, which was initially intended to givenewly freed slaves equal protection of the laws, alsoapplied to corporations. Although this statement wasnot expanded upon in any part of the Courts ruling,courts used this single statement to expand the rightsof corporations, disintegrating the governments con-trol over them.

Over 100 years later, corporate power has continu-ally grown out of control. Chapter 11 of the North

The Bottom Line Without A Conscience:The Root of All Corporate EvilBy Martha Bertles, Cheryl Reiff and Sarah Krejca

American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) gives cor-porations the ability to sue governments for monetarydamages if the corporation feels that any environmental or public health law threatens their profits. Furthermore, the 100 largest U.S. corporations currentlycontrol and pay for 70% of all commercial networktelevision. Corporations access to newspapers, radio

stations, billboards andmagazines, have giventhem enormous power tomanipulate, corrupt and

unfairly influence electionsand even personal choicessuch as food and medicine

What can be done?We must restrict corporatepower and hold corporations accountable for theirpoor practices by withdrawing our consumersupport, by wasting lessand reusing more; eating organic, locally grownproduce; supporting localsmall businesses; and get

ting the word out about these despicable practicesthrough letters to editors and our legislators.

Our Chapter International Committee is devel-oping a Movie Activist Campaign, a fun, interactiveway to educate people about the wide reaching influ-ence of corporations. You can attend our Potluck andMovie Night on the 1st Friday of each month at 6pmto learn about the issues, while enjoying good foodand discussion. You can check out a wide variety o

films from our Chapter Office and hold entertainingand interactive movie house parties in order to informfriends and family about these extremely important is-sues and some positive steps that we can all take.

Together we can fight back against corporate ruleand demand that corporations be accountable for theirirresponsible practices.

Our International Committee works on bordertrade, and environmental justice issues. Please joinus on the 3rd Monday of any month at 630pm; or callChair Jean Costa for further info 619-463-0721.



will volunteer to help and becomemore personally involved with theChapter, especially the fun stuff.Remember, your Chapter needsyou to contribute to ensure thatwe will be a strong force protect-ing and providing opportunities forpeople to experience the wonder-ful places in San Diego and Impe-rial Counties. Thank you.

Chris SchmidtI am running for ExCom be-

cause I deeply care about the en-vironment and the ability of allpeople to enjoy its inherent beauty.

San Diego is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the country;we have great climate and peoplewho enjoy this place. I hope to getmore San Diegans to think progres-sively about the future and protectwhat is here. As 16,000 Chaptermembers, there is much all of uscan do together.

I am running for ExCom againto continue what we started last

BobMcDowell

I am running for re-election to

the Executive Committee because Ibelieve that the current committeehas made a real effort to addressissues that had been too long ig-nored in our Chapter and has madereal progress in solving them. Ialso believe that all of us on theExecutive Committee are commit-ted to ensuring that all sectionsand groups within the Chapter arerepresented and appreciated.

I am also running again be-

cause working with my fellowExecutive Committee membershas been particularly satisfyingto me. I appreciate the opportu-nity to serve with people I respectand with such commitment to ourChapter and the Sierra Club. OurChapter is fortunate that at thistime these people have chosen toserve.

I hope that as a member you

year to bring fiscal strength tothe Chapter. As a member of theBudget Committee we have begunto identify ways to strengthen theChapter while making the best andhighest use of member dues anddonations.

Lastly, I want to reach out toall of those members that enjoythe splendor of the great out-doors. The outings and socia

programs provided by the chapterare vital to the success of the clubin the future. I will do all I canto strengthen that element whileat the same time continuing theclubs tradition of environmentaadvocacy.

Skip ForshtIn the past two years, the

ExCom has been both active andproductive. We have created aStrategic Plan for the Chapters fu-ture with an annual review processof Chapter leaders. We have established a new North County Coastal

ExCom Candidate Statements 2008



Group to serve the needs of thatarea, as well as a Chapter BudgetOversight Committee, to steer us inthe direction of fiscal restraint andresponsibility for the long term.We have also undertaken a majoreffort to oppose the Sunrise PowerLinks incursion into public andwilderness areas, and are currentlyseeking to relocate and upgradethe Chapter office and equipment.

I feel we have an excellentExCom and would appreciate yoursupport in continuance of theseefforts as well as your input onnew challenges you foresee for thechapter. Thank you!

RusanneAnthony

I probably fit the average pro-

file of a Chapter member. Four

years ago, I signed up for the Wil-

derness Basic Course. It was such

an incredible course, that it made

me want to become more active

within the Chapter. Well, one

thing led to another and here I am

today as the Chapters Treasurer,

besides a member of the Budget

Task Oversight Committee, Fund-

raising Committing and several

other miscellaneous involvements

with our Chapter.

This last March, a seat becamevacant on the Executive Commit-tee for which I applied for andwas appointed. This very seat be-comes vacant again in Novemberand Im asking for your vote tostay on the Executive Committeeanother 2 years. It has been a greatexperience for me to be involvedin our Chapter as a member of theExecutive Committee and throughthe inside view I have become ed-ucated on how this Chapter oper-ates, its vision for the future andwhat a great opportunity I havebeen given to become directly in-volved in conservation efforts.Consequently, there are two spe-cific areas that have caught myinterest: 1. Balanced Budget/Fis-

cal Responsbility 2. MembershipOutreach.

I believe it is time that a realis-tic balanced budget is needed forthe viability of our Chapter. TheChapter has been lucky so far, andthat we have been able to meet ourfinancial obligations, but the han-dling of finances is a thankless joband not many have wanted to bedirectly involved until recently. InApril, myself & three other ExComMembers formed the Budget TaskOversight committee. By takinga micro look at the Chapters fi-

nances, we have established a goato prepare and submit for approvaan enforceable balanced budget for2008.

Jim RickerI am presently a nontraditiona

graduate student in American Literature at San Diego State University, having returned to collegeafter a lifetime working in the retaiindustry in San Diego. I have beena member of the Sierra Club sincethe early 1990s, when I becameconcerned with conservation issues in San Diegos neighborhoodsand canyons, and also with envi-ronmental issues in Californiasdesert landscapes. I have servedon the Land Use Committee aswell as the Executive Committeemy focus has been conservation onatural landscapes as a way to ad-dress the problems built environments bring to natural ecosystemsI believe the Club, by promotingthe exploration, enjoyment, andprotection of our natural resourcespoints the way to a more harmoni-ous and successful relationship be

tween human beings and the environment that sustains us.



The North County Group(NCG) Nominating Committee isseeking enthusiastic leaders to runfor and serve on the NCG Execu-tive Committee. This seven-mem-ber body coordinates Sierra Clubactivities within the inland northcounty. Specific committee re-sponsibilities include:

Establishing conservationpriorities and working with bothmembers and outside organiza-

North County Group ExecutiveCommittee Call For Nominations

tions to achieve those priorities, Sponsoring outings and other

activities to maximize member en-gagement,

Communicating with Groupmembers on a regular basis,

Coordinating with the Chap-ter Executive Committee, and

Establishing and executingand annual budget.

In addition to attending regu-lar meetings, Executive Commit-

tee members are expected to takea leadership role in one or more ofthese areas.

This fall the North CountyGroup membership will elect fourExecutive Committee members toserve two year terms commencing in December. Candidateswishing to appear on the ballotshould contact George Greer at [email protected].

Official ExCom BallotThe ballot below is to elect vacating seats for the 2008 Executive Committee (ExCom) of the Chapter. The Executive Committee governs the Chap-ters business and acts as your representative. It is the key committee making important policy decisions and sets priorities for the coming year.Five of the candidates will be elected to serve a two-year term.

See candidates statements on pages 6 & 7. Vote for no more than five (5) candidates. Write in candidates are allowed. Your membershipnumber is required for your vote to count. All ballots must be received by 5 pm on October 12, 2007 in the Chapter office. Certification of mem-bership numbers of those voting and of the ballot results will be made by the Election Committee composed of at least three Chapter members.The five candidates receiving the highest number of votes in descending order will be elected. If you have misplaced your membership card withyour number, check either the Hi Sierran or the Sierra Magazine label for your eight digit membership number. As a last resort, come to the office

and it can be retrieved for you by Cheryl, Martha, or Larry.

Voter #1

Bob McDowell

Chris Schmidt

Skip Forsht

Rusanne Anthony

Jim Ricker

Write-in:

Voter #2 (If Joint Membership)

Bob McDowell

Chris Schmidt

Skip Forsht

Rusanne Anthony

Jim Ricker

Write-in:

Your San Diego Sierra Club

Membership Number:

________________________

Joint Membership

FOR ELECTION COMMITTEE ONLYMembership Number Confirmed

Yes

VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVEMake sure you have provided your membership number.*Candidate order on ballot was chosen randomly from drawing

Fold this ballot sheet and put it in an envelopeaddressed to:

ExCom ElectionsSierra Club - San Diego Chapter3820 Ray Street

San Diego, CA 92104


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WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSEFoster Lodge October 20-21, 2007

The equivalent of Advanced First Aid. Especially recommended for Sierra Club COL II Outings Leaders.

Fulfills the three-year renewal requirement for Standard First Aid for COL I Outings Leaders. Instruction will be led by Steve Donelan, American Safety & Health Institute. A textbook is included with the course. CPR certification is recommended prior to the course

Expect to build confidence and develop the essential skills needed to assess, stabilize and carefor sick and injured persons when medical facilities are more than four hours away.

FEATURED SEGMENTS:Recognition of acute medical conditions Stabilization of fractures Wound debridement and care Extraction of a victim without causing further harm C-spine assessment

One overnight stay is required at Foster Lodge and excellent meals will be provided.The fee is $125 for COL II, $140 for COL I.

Class s ize i s l imi ted. Optional Fr iday n ight s tay i f des i red ($10 extra)Members of the Sierra Club who are not Chapter Outings Leaders may enroll for $145.For non-members, the fee is $170 and includes Sierra Club membership.Volunteer cooks are needed.

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW AND RETURN BY OCTOBER 4, 2007Signing up early will allow textbook delivery prior to classFor more information, contact John Plander at (858) 488-9750 or [email protected]

COL WILDERNESS FIRST AIDOctober 20-21, 2007Sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club

APPLICATION

Name: ________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:

Date completed SFA (include photocopy): _________ Sierra Club Membership # ______________

Circle One:

COL II ($125) COL I ($140) SC Member ($150) Non SC Member ($170)-Please include $10 extra for Friday night stay-

Send this application and your check (made out to the Sierra Club) to:John Plander, 820 Brighton Ct., SD 92109

Note: COL II Outings Leaders who complete this course may be eligible for a $50 rebatefrom National. More information will be available in the Chapter Outings Leaders Newsletter.



oster LodgeF The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the LagunaMountains 12 mi. north of I8 on Sunrise Highway,

across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground.

The small cabin is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club

members and their guests. The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club groups

as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Call Steve Rotchsteinfor reservations and prices for the large cabin.

Lodge Committee Chair: Randy Parrish (619) 478-5188Large Cabin Rentals/Res: Steve Rotchstein (619) 461-2919

Small Cabin Info: Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188

SMALL CABIN FEES (WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD)

MEMBERS GUESTS ADULTS (612) ADULTS (612) (65+)DAYUSE: $5 $4 $8 $6 $5FAMILY: $15 INCLUDED $25 INCLUDEDOVERNIGHT: $7 $5 $12 $8 $5FAMILY: $22 INCLUDED $38 INCLUDED

For more information go to: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/Due to special

reserved events,

the Foster Lodge

will be closed

September 2223

Oct. 2728.

San Diego Coastal Habitat Coalition Update

You may remember our sub-committee as the Seals Campaign.We changed our name to reflectthe real goal, which is to designateof the entire coastal habitat at CasaBeach in La Jolla, the seals haul-out site and only rookery south ofCarpenteria, as a protected area.

While this is not an easy task,we are studying the possibili-ties from a variety of angles. Our

first goal is to expand the timethe rope barrier is in place. So far,City Council has only authorizedthe rope during pupping seasonfrom mid December to mid May.We have attended council meetingsto ask for year round placement.The rope does not prevent peoplefrom using the beach, but coupledwith adequate signs explainingthat harassment (flushing) of theanimals is a federal offense, it actsas a mild deterrent to well inten-tioned visitors.

The rope placement on an on-going annual basis issue goes be-fore the citys Development Ser-vices Hearing Officer after it hasbeen publicly debated at the La

Jolla Community Council, whichwill make recommendations fromtheir members. City staff also maketheir decisions available before the

final decision is made, includingmore public testimony. This hear-ing should happen sometime inSeptember.

To substantiate the claim thatthe seals are an economic asset tothe community, the Coalition hasdesigned a petition addressed toLa Jolla businesses, asking them ifthey are in favor of the rope barrieryear round. Several members have

By Ellen Shively

taken this tobusiness ownersand managersfor their sign-on. The num-bers are steadilygrowing and thefigure of 230was presentedat the last Natu-ral Resources

meeting chairedby Councilmem-ber Donna Frye.

Next month, we will contactSierra Club members in selectedcouncil districts. We will ask thateach person who is in favor ofadded protections at Casa Beachto call or write their elected rep-resentatives asking that they alsosupport any item appearing beforethem on this issue. Of course, ifyou are reading this and wish to

become more active, please attendour meetings held on the secondWednesdays at 7 pm at the office.

Finally, you can read about ouractivities and opportunities to par-ticipate on the chapters web pageor on our new website: http://www.sdcoastalhabitat.net/indexhtm.



Photo Weekend atFoster Lodge

PHOTO CLUB OUTING: LODGE WEEKENDSeptember 29-30, 2007This is a great weekend at the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains! The air is crisp andthe trees are about to turn color. The focus this year is on digital photography, from taking the pictureto printing it, however, the basics taught apply to both film and digital. Classes are given over the week-end at both the beginner and intermediate/advanced level. Saturday classes are followed by an eveningPotluck, with people sharing 10-15 of their own favorite digital images. Overnight stay at the Foster lodgeis included, either in your own tent or in the lodge, followed by breakfast and another class in the morn-ing. Please see the website http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclub/ for more information, or contactFred Hill (Chairperson), at [email protected] . Thanks!

Now available at the Chapter Bookstore! If you wouldlike to order by mail, please call our office at 619-299-1743

Afoot and Afield in San Diego County: A Comprehensive HikingGuide, by Jerry Schad, Wilderness Press, 2007.San Diego Countys classic hiking guidebook features 250 hikes, new maps and 35 new hikes or recently established trails. Thisnew 4th Edition now includes more hikes in the countys heavily populated and coastal communities plus Cleveland NationalForest and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. It features a new list of recommended Best Hikes. There are also a few outstandingexamples of short-length urban and neighborhood trails.

Price: $22.95 (s&h $4.00)

Oasis of Stone: Visions of Baja California Sur, Photographs byMiguel Angel de la Cueva. Text by Bruce Berger, co-publishedby Sunbelt Publications and Paneta Penisula.Our March chapter meeting featured the beautiful photographs from Oasis of Stone. Most representations of Baja California have

focused on its famous coasts and marinescapes. Fusing word and image, Oasis of Stone has gone inland to deliver the volcaniclandmass, its sweep, its intimate corners, its upheaval between the seas that make this burnt reach a landmass like no other.With stunning photographs, Oasis of Stone features four parts: Rock That Flows, A Stroll Through the Thorns, Creature of Mirageand The Newcomer. This book is an initiative of Planeta Peninsula, which is dedicated to advancing understanding and protec-tion of Baja Surs natural habitats and cultural traditions.

Price $50.00 (s&h $6.00)

San Diego County Bird Atlas by Philip Unitt,published by The San Diego Museum of Natural History.This hardcover, coffee table sized book is the definitive encyclopedia that covers almost 500 species in San Diego County with

detailed accounts and maps of their distribution, habitat, nesting, movements, taxonomy, historical changes, and conservation

outlook. This remarkable work will prove an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in birds - whether ornithologist, bird

watcher, teacher, scientist, student, or conservationist.SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION - now only $50.00 (formerly $80.00)(s&h $6.00)



It didnt take long after startingmy internship at the Sierra ClubsSan Diego chapter for me to real-ize that volunteering here wasgoing to make for a much more in-teresting, educational, and excitingsummer than I could have imag-ined. My idea of an internshiphad been somebody telling mewhat to do every day, answeringphones, filing stuff, and maybe a

little research. But during my timeat the local chapter, Ive been ableto really take on responsibility andbecome personally involved in thefulfilling and fascinating process ofgrassroots organizing. It feels sogood to work for a cause that youknow is worthy, even urgent, butwhich lacks volunteers.

Those good vibes didnt comeright off the bat, though. The sum-mer started on a pretty depressingnote when the Global Warming/Recycling Committee asked me todo some research on plastics recy-cling. Google revealed to me thehidden truth about plastic, whichis that very little of it achieves trueclosed-loop recycling. Instead,your water bottle or plastic baggets turned into carpet or compos-ite decking, which eventually endsup in the landfill. (The lesson here

is to use glass or aluminum con-tainers instead, which can be madeback into more containers. Alsoreuse whenever possible.) ThenI found out that construction anddemolition materials in the City ofSan Diego are mostly landfilled,even though they take up 35% ofour landfill space and are 90% re-cyclable, because of ridiculous cityfees that make it more expensive

to recycle than to dump. So thesituation was looking grimuntil Irealized that there are people outthere making progress on these is-sues. In fact, the entire City Coun-cil, along with incredible groupslike Zero Waste San Diego, is push-ing Mayor Sanders to enact a man-datory recycling ordinance. Speak-ing on behalf of the ordinance ata City Council meeting, I felt thatthe members were receptive andappreciative of our help in this ef-fort. You can show your supportas well by writing or calling themayor to tell him that San Dieganswant mandatory recycling.

Closely linked to the SierraClubs recycling advocacy is theCool Cities Campaign, which is anational Sierra Club campaign toget cities to reduce their green-house gas emissions. Globalwarming may seem hopeless,but public opinion, new technol-ogy, and smart governments willchange that. Measures such as in-stalling LED traffic lights, switch-

ing to hybrid city vehicles, andyou guessed itrecycling cangreatly reduce emissions as wellas costs. So far San Diego, ChulaVista, La Mesa, and Solana Beach

have taken steps towards becoming Cool, but much more workneeds to be done in these cities!There is also an active Cool Citiescampaign in Encinitas, and soonwe will be starting more campaigns in the North County, andpossibly elsewhere. Please [email protected] if youwould like to volunteer on a campaign in your city. Also, please visitour website at www.coolsandiego

org to learn more about all of theseissuesfrom how to recycle compact flourescent lightbulbs (CFLs)to why San Diego is uniquely vul-nerable to climate change. The sitealso has a form for you to sign upas a volunteer or make donationsYou wont regret it! Of all that Ivelearned this summer, the greatestlesson has been to never shy awayfrom getting involved.

Cool Cities UpdateBy Ariel Patashnik

Meghan Grunan (N. County Cool Cities organizer), Sofia Gidlund, AriePatashnik



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The CPUC Evidentiary HearingsThe CPUC held the first phase of Evidentiary Hearings over a

three week period in July. The CPUC conducted the hearings similarto a courtroom proceeding. Each side of the Sunrise Powerlink de-bate submitted testimony supporting their position. Expert witnessesfrom each side testified in front of an administrative law judge andthe CPUC Commissioner Dian Grueneich, who is overseeing the Sun-

rise Powerlink proceedings. Witnesses were also cross-examined bythe opposing side. Those testifying in support of the Sunrise Power-link included San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the CaliforniaIndependent System Operator (CAISO).

Those testifying in opposition to the Sunrise Powerlink includedthe Sierra Club, the Center for Biological Diversity, DRA, UCAN, Cali-fornia State Parks Foundation, Mussey Grade Road Alliance, variouscommunity groups, and others. Opponents built a strong case ques-tioning the need for the project, challenging SDG&Es claims that itis delivering renewable power, demonstrating the environmental im-pacts to wilderness and other sensitive areas, showing the risk of fire

from the transmission lines, and highlighting the cost to ratepayers.Especially interesting was the cross-examination of SDG&E SeniorVice President Jim Avery. Despite being the overseer of the SunrisePowerlink project, he was unable to answer many questions posed byproject opponents.

As noted in the separate article on this page, CPUC CommissionerGruenich issued a ruling on July 24th that delayed the proceedingsbecause of problems caused by SDG&Es own testimony. Commis-sioner Gruenich also postponed the remainder of the first phase ofEvidentiary Hearings because of errors in SDG&Es economic assess-ment of the Sunrise Powerlink.

Smart Energy Continued from Page 1

and on the evening TV news. Theenthusiastic activists, who were ofall ages, experienced a wonderfulfeeling of camaraderie.

On July 24th, CPUC Com-missioner Dian Gruenich issued a

stunning rebuff to San Diego Gas& Electric (SDG&E). In a 17-pageruling, Commissioner Gruenich de-layed the release of the draft EIR/EIS, which was due August 8th,until January 2008, with a finalEIR/EIS due in June 2008. TheCPUC will not make its decisionon the Sunrise Powerlink, there-fore, before June 2008. (This buysus additional time to continue tobuild our campaign against this

harmful and unnecessary project!)The Commissioner blamed

SDG&E for the delay becauseSDG&E failed to mention threecritical issues earlier in the pro-ceeding:

1. SDG&Es desire (which itcalls an option, but which oppo-nents have all along said was animportant part of the SDG&E plan)to connect the Sunrise Powerlinkto the Greater Los Angeles areawith additional 500 kV lines;

2. SDG&Es need for a newundisclosed substation to connectthe Sunrise Powerlink with windpower, and

3. SDG&Es new position thatrenewable facilities will not bedeveloped in the Imperial Valleywithout the Powerlink (SDG&Epreviously claimed that renewableswould be developed with or with-

out the Sunrise Powerlink).The Commissioner also noted

that SDG&E made potentially seri-ous errors in its economic assess-ment and continued to delay inresponding to CPUC environmen-tal staff questions on several keyissues and providing biological re-source data

Better yet, the Commissionersruling reads like a condemnation

of the entire Sunrise Powerlinkwhen she finds that the delay isnot significant because: a) SDG&Ecan meet its obligation to provide

20% renewables by 2010 without

the Sunrise Powerlink; b) a delayin building the Sunrise Powerlinkuntil at least 2013 would likelybenefit ratepayers, and; c) other

options (local generation) are



available to ensure thatthe San Diego lights dontgo out.

Also on July 24th,Micah held an organiz-ing meeting at the SierraClub office. A packedroom listened as Micahand Regional Represen-tative Elizabeth Lambegave an overview of thecampaign to date and fu-ture steps the campaignneeds to take. Volunteerssigned up to help with ta-bling events, letters to theeditor, and phone callingand letter mailing to getthe public to hearings.

The upcoming months

are crucial ones for theSmart Energy SolutionsCampaign:

Public ParticipationHearings: At these hear-ings, the public will getits best chance to senda loud message to theCPUCand everyoneelsethat the SunrisePowerlink is not the rightenergy solution for theregion. The CPUC hadplanned to begin in Octo-ber the last series of Pub-lic Participation Hearingsbefore the CPUC votedon the Sunrise Powerlink.The CPUC may push backthese hearings becauseof the schedule delayscaused by SDG&Eseebelow for how you can

get word on CPUC sched-ule updates. The publiccan comment at theseopen forums. The Si-erra Club has set a cam-paign goal to bring morethan 1,000 activists to theCPUC in the two weeks ofthese hearings.

Letters and Articlesfrom Sierra Club Volun-

teers: These will get ourmessage out and helpcounter the expensiveads and other public rela-tions gimmicks by SDG&E(paid for by Californiaratepayers).

Draft EIR/EIS Com-

ments: The public willbe able to submit com-ments on the draft EIR/EIS during the ninety-dayperiod following its publi-cation in January 2008.

A V i s i o n f o r aSmarter Energy Future:By September, the Si-erra Club and its allieswill be getting the wordout about their vision of

a smarter energy future.Stay tuned!

In order to receivemore information aboutthe dates, times and lo-cations for the PublicParticipation Hearings,as well as other periodiccampaign alerts, pleaseemail Micah Mitrosky atmmitrosky@sierraclubsan

diego.org. In the subjectof the email, please writeSmart Energy Email AlertList. If you are interested

in volunteering for thecampaign, please contacMicah either via email orby phone at 619-299-1797.



Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking isavailable under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.

Friday, October 26th program, 7:30 p.m.San Diego River Conservancy

Friday, September 28th program, 7:30 p.m.Global Climate Change

Dr. Lisa Shaffer will give a pre-

sentation on climate change, its im-pacts, and what we can do aboutit. Lisa is an Assistant Director ofScripps Institute of Oceanographyat UC San Diego, one of the worldsleading climate research organiza-tions. She was selected to be oneof 1000 trainees who worked withAl Gore in Nashville as part of TheClimate Project. Most of us haveseen An Inconvenient Truth, AlGores Academy Award-winningdocumentary on global warm-ing. Many of us have since askedourselves, but what can I do?Please come hear Lisa to find out.Her presentation will review thescience of climate change whatwe know and how we know it,including recent findings and thereport of the Intergovernmental

Panel on Climate Change released

in February 2007. If there are as-pects of the science that you dontunderstand, bring your questionsand Lisa will try to answer them.She will also talk about responsestrategies at individual, local, na-tional and global scale, includingvery positive developments in theprivate sector and within localcommunities. Recent develop-ments on college campuses andin governments in San Diego andneighboring communities will bedescribed. We can make a differ-ence. We are already making adifference. Together we can learnmore and do more to answer thecall for a sustainable future.

Dr. Lisa Shaffer is AssistantDirector of Scripps Institution ofOceanography, responsible for

Program Development and Inter-

national Relations. She teachescourses on sustainable development at the UCSD Graduate Schooof International Relations and Pa-cific Studies. Dr. Shaffer spentthe first 25 years of her career inWashington, DC, in a variety ofpositions in NASA, NOAA, andthe private sector, focusing on international cooperation in studying the earth from space, beforejoining Scripps in 1998. Amongher many responsibilities, Shaffer is the executive director of theUCSD campus-wide Environmentand Sustainability Initiative. Shehas just started work on an MBAat the Rady School of Managementat UCSD.

The San Diego River Conser-vancy was established by an act ofthe California Legislature (AB 2156,Kehoe) to preserve, restore and en-hance the San Diego River Area.The Conservancy is a new, inde-pendent, non-regulatory agency

within the Resources Agency of theState of California. The Conservan-cys nine-member Governing Boardconsists of both state and localrepresentatives, creating a partner-ship that reflects the diversity anddedication to conserving this highlyvalued resource of statewide signifi-cance.

The San Diego River area is ahistorical, archeological and bio-logical treasure of statewide signifi-

cance. The San Diego River area isthe Birthplace of California andholds the key to the States heritage.With human inhabitants for over8,000 years, the San Diego RiverArea boasts no less than twenty-nine State Historic Landmarks,

three state parks and rich archeo-logical resources.Today, the San Diego River wa-

tershed is home to over one-halfmillion people, including five Na-tive American tribes, and at leasttwenty-five state and federallylisted endangered and threatenedplant and animal species.

Prior to joining the SDRC, Mi-chael Nelson managed Marylands$150 million land and water con-

servation program; administeredgrant programs to municipal andlocal governments; and led policyplanning, program developmentand legislative and implementationstrategies for departmental and gubernatorial initiatives. He has main

tained working relationships withnational conservation organizationsand a statewide system of morethan 40 land trusts. He also established the Green Infrastructure Assessment, as a guide for conservation investment that targets land ofgreatest ecological significance andvulnerability to development. Mi-chael serves as a consultant to TheConservation Fund and The American Farmland Trust.



Meetings&ActivitiesUnless noted in the following descriptions, all meetings are held at the Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St., in North Park. Some

events are posted on the back page of this issue and at the Activist San Diego web calendar: www.activistsandiego.org/en-

vironment, and on the back page of this issue. Please also check with our Activity Sections reps for their activities (refer to

SECTIONS on the back page directory for contact info). Please note: Not all meetings are listed in this column. Submit

meeting info to [email protected]. Submit activities info to [email protected]. Please type

Meetings Info or Activity Info in the subject field. Meetings and activities must be sponsored by a Sierra Club chapter

or committee. The deadline for submissions for the next issue of the HiSierran is October 1, 2007.

COASTALSUBCOMMITTEE

Call Joanne for time and location,858-459-7041.

CONSERVATIONCOMMITTEE2nd Tuesday ................. 6:30 p.m.

This is the umbrella committee forour conservation issue subcommit-tees. Join us to find out about ourlocal issues and how you can help.Volunteers are always needed onour various subcommittees.

September 11 and October 9

CONSERVATION ACTIONNETWORK (CAN)

Call Renee for time and location619-447-4979. CAN organizes andoffers help and eductation pro-grams and assistance regarding thepublic environmental process.

DESERTSUBCOMMITTEE

4th Tuesday .................. 6:30 p.m.Discussion of projects affecting ourlocal desert. Mappers needed.September 25 and October 23 (callto confirm)

EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE

3rd Wednesday .............6:30 p.m.


FORESTSUBCOMMITTEE

1st Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m.

We need your help with our manylocal and regional forest manage-ment issues.


FOSTER LODGECOMMITTEE

3rd Tuesday .................. 5:30 p.m.

Secretary Needed!Meets at theNorth Clairemont Rec Center. 4421Bannock Ave. For further info con-tact Mary Eggen at 858-453-1615.September 18 and October 16

FRIENDS OF THE SAN

DIEGO CHAPTER4th Thursday .................... 6 p.m.

For more information, contactSteve Mather at (619) 437-8757 [email protected]. Like to party andwant to help the club? Bring yourfun ideas and come help us withthe planning! Event planners,hosts, outreach & activity volun-teers needed!September 27 and October 25

GLOBAL WARMING &RECYCLING COMMITTEE

1st Monday ...................... 6 p.m.

We are focusing on the Cool Cit-ies Campaign and expanding bet-ter energy choices outreach andrecycling programs to the public.http://www.coolcities.us/No Mtg. September and October 1

HI SIERRAN(NEWSLETTER)COMMITTEE

2nd Monday ..................... 6 p.m.

Please attend to find out how youcan help! Lots to do on this very

important committee. Ads Manager & Secretary needed!September 10 and October 8

INNER CITY OUTINGS

3rd ThursdayOrientation ................... 6:30 p.m.

Board Meeting .............. 7:30 p.m.

See page 27 or call Jim, for Meet-ing Info 760-739-8407 orhttp://sandiego.sierraclub.org/icoSeptember 20 and October 18

INTERNATIONALSUBCOMMITTEE

3rd Monday .................. 6:30 p.m.

This subcommittee deals withtrade, border and environmentajustice issues and sponsors MovieNight and the Movie Activist Cam-paign.September 17 and October 15

LAND USE COMMITTEE

4th Monday ...................... 7 p.m.

Help with better community planning and help educate your community on planning processesCommunity Reps wanted!September 24 and October 22

MEMBERSHIPCOMMITTEE

Call Bob McDowell - 858-565-1005for more information. Specializing

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in outreach and events which nur-ture our members. Volunteer op-portunities available!

PHOTO SECTION

2nd Thursday ................... 7 p.m.

New location!Wesley Palms, 2404Loring Street, Pacific Beach 92109.See http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclub/ for current info.September 13 and October 11

POLITICAL COMMITTEE

1st Thursday ................. 6:30 p.m.

This committee may make en-dorsement recommendations atmeetings. All SC members are en-couraged to attend. Call for loca-tion.September 6 and October 4

WILDLIFE COMMITTEE

2nd Wednesday ................ 7 p.m.

We are in a campaign to save theharbor seal colony off the La Jollacoast. Come join us! Contact EllenShively (619) 479-3412.September 12 and October 10

POTLUCK &MOVIE FRIDAY

(1st Fri.) ........................... 6-9 p.m.

Sept. 7: Outfoxed; Oct. 5: Who

Killed the Electric Car?

Sponsor: International Committee

Contact: Cheryl Reiff, 619-299-1741

Location: Chapter Bookstore,

3820 Ray Street in North Park.

Potluck (no disposables please!We have dishes and cloth napkinsor bring your own.) Popcorn, wineand juice provided. Movies start at6:30 with discussions following.Learn about our Movie ActivistCampaign! Donations and cleanuphelp appreciated.

MONTHLY FAMILYNATURE EDUCATIONWALKS

Sept. 1 & Oct. 6 (1st Sat.) 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Locations: Call for location and activity

info

Sponsor: Family Committee

Coordinator: Jennifer Douglas Vettel,

[email protected] (pre-

ferred), (858) 344-5490 cell

Jo in us each month for easyeducation activities relating toconservation, ecology and nature.All are welcome, includingpregnant women, people withbabies, children of all ages andseniors, and those wanting a slow-paced outdoor experience. FamilyCommittee Notice: The FamilyCommittee is looking for COLs and

assistant leaders to lead hikes andactivities in the future.

ORIENTATIONINTRODUCTION TOYOUR LOCAL CHAPTER

Oct. 1 (1st Mon.) .............. 6:30 p.m.Sponsor: Membership CommitteeCoordinator: Bob McDowell (858)565-1005

Location: NEW LOCATION! SerraMesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library,

9005 Aero Dr., San Diego CA 92123.This meeting provides an over-view and introduction to the vari-ous sections, groups and activitiesthat your local chapter provides. Ifyou are looking for a way to get in-volved, or just want to know moreabout the chapter, this is a greatplace to start! No reservations areneeded, and you can come as youare. If you have any questions,please call.

RAY AT NIGHT

Sept. 8 & Oct. 13 (2nd Sat.) 6-9 p.m.Sponsor: Chapter Bookstore

Location: 3820 Ray St. in North Park

Our bookstore is open for this funart event. Were surrounded by artgalleries and delightful shops. Ourwhole street is alive with visitors,music, food and untold surprises.Please join us for this delightfulevening!

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FOSTER LODGEWORK PARTY

Sept. 22 (Sat.) 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sponsor: Foster Lodge

Coordinator: Christine Salas, 858

309-8472Please share your talents and skillsto help maintain the lodge. If youl

work for food, well feed you!

FRIDAY POTLUCKMIXERS

Sept. 21 & Oct. 19 (3rd Fri.) 6-8 p.m.

Sponsor: Friends of the SD Chapter

Contact: Justin Martello, 619-698

4330, justin@bluesummitinvest

com

Location: Chapter Office, 3820 Ray

Street in North Park.Join us for an evening of fun, good

conversation and an interestingspeaker. Please bring a snack toshare (finger foods please). Winesoda and juice provided. See page3 for more details.

MONTHLY CHAPTERPROGRAM

Sept. 28 & Oct. 26 (4th Fri.) 7:30 p.m.

Sponsor: San Diego Chapter

Coordinator and Host: Mannie Ku

gler (619) 585-3773

Location: Joyce Beers Center, 3900Vermont St in Hillcrest

Join us for our outstandingmonthly travelogues or lecture/slide shows and chapter news. Seepage 16 for details. Free. Donationsare always appreciated.

POTRERO/BLACKWATER CAMP-OUT AND RALLY

Oct. 6-7 (Sat.-Sun.)

Sponsor: Land Use CommitteeContact: Jeanette Hartman (619)

318-6634

TOXIC TOUR (SAT.)AND GLOBALIZATIONFORUM (SAT.)

Oct. 27-28 (Sat.-Sun.)

Sponsor: International Committee

and Environmental Health Coalition

Contact: Jean Costa (619) 463-0721



HOLISTIC WEEKENDRETREAT

Oct. 26-28 (Fri.-Sun.)Sponsor: Foster Lodge

Coordinator: Mary Eggen, 858-453-

1615

Location: Joyce Beers Center, 3900

Vermont St in Hillcrest

Enjoy healing workshops, livemusic, a Halloween costume partyand home-cooked meals! See theHolistic ad on page 19 for moreinfo.

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You can also join via the web: http//sandiego.sierraclub.org/home/index.asp?content+joinorgive

Send your address changes to: Sierra Club Member Services, PO Box 52968, Boulder, CO 80322-2968

MEMBERSHIPCATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL JOINT

Introductory $25

Regular $39 $47

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Contributing $150 $175

Life $1,000 $1,250

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Contribution, gifts and dues to the Sierra Club are not tax-deductable;

they support our effective, citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts.

Your dues indclude $7.50 for a subscription to Sierra Magazine and $1

for the Hi Sierran (chapter newsletter).

TODAY!

TODAY!

Holistic Weekend!OCTOBER 26 28 (FRI 7 PM SUN 2 PM) Three days and two nights at Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains near San Diego

3 MEALS SATURDAY & 2 MEALS SUNDAY Bring your own meal for Friday Night

Saturday night Halloween Costume Party with live music

Attend many great workshops:

Angel walks, chakras, hypnotherapy, Reiki, meditation, alternative eating lifestyles,

acupuncture, Healing touch, yoga, aromatherapy, herbs for health and many more..

What to bring:Tent if sleeping outside; jacket and gloves, boots/sneakers for hikes; camera, sleeping bag, blankets; pil low,

towel, pocket flashlight, sweats. For sleep and yoga, tray to carry food (cardboard box top); 2 gallons of

water per person, your medications, and snacks if hypoglycemic; disposable plates & utensils.

This fundraiser is for maintaining the Sierra Club Foster Lodge. Bring a friend! Please carpool if you can. To

reserve your space, tear off and send the coupon below along with a check for $90 payable to Foster Lodge,

include one self-addressed stamped envelope and mail it to:

Mary Eggen7179 Werner StreetSan Diego, CA 92122

Please accept my application and check for the Holistic Weekend.

Deadline for Early Bird Special: After October 12, 2007, the fee is $90.

Print Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________________________

Check here for vegetarian meals ______

http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/



In addition to the outings listed here, several activity sections organize outings tailored to specific interestsincluding bicycling, photography, skiing, singles, and families. For further information, see the Chapter websiteat http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liabilitywaiver. If you would like to read the liability waiver before you choose to participate on any outing, please goto: www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/ or contact the Sierra Clubs Outings Department at 415-977-5528Please remember that outings are intended for adults 18+ and pets are not allowed unless otherwise indicated.

Outings information listed in the Hi Sierran is in the public domain and may be accessed via internet searches.Grading System

The grade is a three-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part, a capital letter, refers to thedifficulty of the trip; the second part, a number, states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest dayand the last part, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day.

DIFFICULTYE EasyM ModerateH HardS StrenuousV Very Strenous

MILEAGEThe number ofmiles, rounded tothe nearest mile,traveled on thelongest day

ELEVATION CHANGEA Less than 500 ft.B 5001,000 ft.C 1,0012,000 ft.D 2,0013,000 ft.E Over 3,000 ft.

Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going 8 miles on the longest

day, and which could climb or descend up to 2,000 ft. in any one day.

ContactsOutings Chair

Jim Matlock 858-748-4634

Outings EditorPauline Jimenez 619-660-9898e-mail: [email protected]

HS Outings CoordinatorLynn Nebus 619-291-8781

Master Calendar CoordinatorJim McCleary 760-294-1627

Submissions

e-mail: [email protected]

CAR POOL INFORMATION Forenvironmental reasons, the Sierra Clubstrongly recommends car pooling.However, for insurance reasons, COLscannot arrange car pools, althoughmembers may voluntarily arrangethem among themselves. The COLand other trip participants may (ormay not) be present at an arranged carpool location. The Sierra Club and itsleaders can assume no responsibilityfor the drivers or the vehicles.

Please offer to help reimburse yourdriver. Talk to your driver in advancefor a suggested amount. Expenses tobe split among passengers should con-sider tolls, entrance or parking fees,insurance, wear and tear, etc. (not justgas). You should still pay your originaldriver if you switch cars.

EL CAJON CAR POOLTake I-8 toLos Coches Road. Exit south and thenleft on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros.1252, I-D, 2001.

GROSSMONT CAR POOLDriveeast on I-8, exit Jackson Drive andturn left. At the next light, turn rightto Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exit

Jackson Drive and go straight acrossthe intersection. The Park & Ride isnext to the Red Lobster Restaurant (donot park in the restaurants half of thelot).

MIRA MESA CAR POOLFrom I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Takethe first right into the Park & Ride lot.

MISSION VALLEY CAR POOLTake I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina.Park on Camino del Este near Caminode la Reina. Meet near the NE cornerof Camino del Este and Camino de laReina.

NORTH COUNTY CAR POOLTake I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit,go west toward orange-colored plaza.The Park & Ride is behind McDon-alds.

RANCHO BERNARDO CARPOOL Meet 200 yards east ofPomerado Road on Oaks North Drive.For hikes in the Cuyamaca and LagunaMountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10minutes earlier than from Mission Val-ley.

RANCHO PEASQUITOS CARPOOLTake I-15 to Rancho Peasqui-tos Blvd. The Park & Ride is on thesouth (left) side of the street behindthe Union 76 gas station.

CARLSBAD CAR POOLFrom theI-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east; takethe first left into the Park & Ride lot.

Outings

SIERRA CLUBBICYCLE SECTION

Membership Director: MikeBerry [email protected]

The Sierra Club Bicycle Sectionoffers weekly bicycle rides for allevels of cyclists. For more information contact Mike Berry (seeabove).

SEPT 1/SAT/E4A

COASTERS SATURDAYOCEANSIDE HARBOR

Ldr: Mac Downing 858 [email protected] (preferred)Asst: Needed

Walk around harbor and alongocean. Enjoy this 9 A.M. walkBring water, walking shoes or lightboots. Optional sack lunch at hikeend. Limited to 20. Reservationsrequired, for sign-up contact Mac.

SEP 9/SUN/M7C

MT. WOODSONLdr: Larry Carleton [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Needed

Post Labor Day conditioning hikeup good trail to the top of MtWoodson. Essentials required, esphat, sunscreen, 2 qts. water (thereisnt much shade and it could get



very hot), light hiking boots or bet-ter. E-mail to reserve a spot or getdirections, or take your chances byshowing up NLT 9 A.M. at the lakeend of the Lake Poway parking lot.

SEP 9/SUN/S16E

SAN GORGONIO VIAVIVIAN CREEK

Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Needed

Altitude and endurance condition-ing hike. Well hike from VivianCreek 5500 to the summit (11,490highest in Southern CA) in 8 miles,then out the way we came.

SEP 12/WED/M5C

COWLES MTN 6:30 HIKEFROM MESA ROAD

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598

Asst: Christine DriscollNight hike! No hat, no sunscreen.Learn about the chaparral worldby flashlight. Bring hiking boots, alight jacket, flashlight, water and amunchie. Call for required signup.Leave word how late in the eve-ning I can return your call.SEP 15/SAT/M2.5B

RAMBLE TOGARNET PEAK

Ldr: Peter Spiller [email protected]: George Spiller

Ramble along the beautiful Gar-net Peak Trail, exploring the flora,fauna, geology and fantastic viewsof the desert. This is an easy/me-dium-paced trip, so we will notpush too hard. Pack your 10 essen-tials, snacks and water and join us.Call or e-mail to sign up; deadlineFriday September 14, 5:00 p.m.

SEP 15/SAT/S11D

SAN JACINTOVIA TRAM

Ldr: Hans Gienapp [email protected] (pre-ferred)

Asst: Needed

Well take the tram from PalmSprings up to 8400, then hike toSan Jacinto summit to see what

John Muir called the most sublime

view in Southern California. Bringlunch, 3 qts. water, sturdy shoes,and a positive attitude. $22 for thetram. Call or e-mail leader for re-quired sign up.

SEP 19/WED/M7B

WED IN MTNSMIDDLE PEAK

Ldr: Ellen ShivelyAsst: Needed

Well start this Wed in the Mtnsseason with a potluck on topof Middle Peak (El.5883). Bringenough for about 15 people. Meetat Cuyamaca Lake parking lot onHwy 79 north of Paso Picacho CGin Cuyamaca State Park -- or car-pool from Mission Valley. Hike willbe leisurely paced to check outyour fitness. Well discuss some of

the Chapters conservation issuesand identify some of the nativeplants along the trail.

SEP 22/SAT/S14E

CUCAMONGA PEAKLdr: John Plander [email protected] (preferred)Asst: Jim Jafolla

Join this fit intrepid group for ahike in the San Gabriels. Wellascend through shaded Icehouse

Canyon, alongside a cool flowingstream, and ultimately to a tre-mendous vantage point atop theCucamonga summit. After our de-scent we can dip in the freshwa-ter pools and soak our tired feet.Moderately fast pace with around4,000 feet of elevation gain. Con-tact leader for info and sign-up.

SEP 22/SAT/M4A

LAKE HODGES HIKE

Ldr: Denise Bercovitch [email protected]

Asst: Brian Swanson

Hike along south shore of LakeHodges, starting far enough fromI-15 to avoid traffic noise. Start9:00 a.m. Leisurely pace, mostlyflat, with frequent stops to exam-ine lush plants. Wear comfortablewalking shoes and bring sun pro-tection, 2 qts. water and snack.

Rain cancels. Contact Denise forrequired sign-up. Max 12 hikersDeadline Sept. 20.

SEP 23/SUN/H16D

TRAM-SANJACINTO-TRAM

Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Needed

Well take the Tram up and hike tothe top then around some in thisaltitude conditioning and fun nottoo difficult hike.

SEP 26/WED/E7A

WED IN MTNSLAKE CUYAMACA LOOP

Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412Asst.: Needed

A gentle early autumn trek alonga network of northeast Cuyamaca

trails; lunch at Stonewall Minefootbridge to Bear island. Carry2 qts. water, lunch ration. Meet 9a.m. at Milk Ranch parking (SR-79 0.6 miles north of Paso Picachocampground). Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m.; El Cajon 8:15a.m.

SEP 26/WED/M6C

THE PARK IN THE DARKNORTH FORTUNA LOOP

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Starla Rivers

Heres an energetic evening conditioning hike for you in MissionTrails Park. From Tierrasantawell start out with great views ofthe city lights, then chug along ata moderate pace over the top ofNorth Fortuna Mountain. VERYSTEEP! Very rocky and very funWell finish in the dark, so wearhiking boots and bring your flash

light. Call for required signup.

SEP 29/SAT/E3A

NORTH COUNTY GROUPBEACH RESTORATION

Ldr: Ken Quigley [email protected] (preferred)Asst: Needed

Come visit and help restore someof the last natural ocean frontdunes in southern California andthe largest nesting site for the en-



dangered California least tern. Jointhe NCG at MCB Camp Pendletonfor a few hours cleaning up debrisand removing exotic vegetation(mostly ice plant). Well start at 9a.m. and end by 3 p.m. Lunch willbe provided by the NCG.

SEP 29/SAT/M8C 8:30 A.M.

BLUE SKY- MTWOODSON

Ldr: Peter Kiefer 760-855-3875Asst: TBD

Beginning on the Blue Sky trail andaround the east side of the PowayLake trail, at the trail crossingswe will take the trail connector toMount Woodson up to the top ofthe mountain. Return to Blue Skyaround the opposite side of PowayLake and dam. Meet at Blue Sky

Reserve on Espola Road, Poway.

SEP 30/SUN/M10C

CUYAMACA PEAK LOOPLdr: John Challen [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Needed

We will hike up Milk Ranch Road,then connect with Conejos Trailto gain the peak. Our loop will in-clude the Lookout Fire Road and

Azalea Spring Trail. What a viewfrom the 2nd highest peak in SanDiego County at 6,512 feet. Mustlove hot weather hiking and eleva-tion gain/loss. E-mail John for re-quired sign-up.

OCT 3/WED/E7A

WED IN MTNSCREST CYN DEL MAR

Ldr: Mac Downing [email protected]

Asst: NeededHike through Torrey Pines Extand Crest Cyn, return by coast.Bring water and comfortable hik-ing shoes or boots. Meet 9:00 SWcorner at signal at Carmel ValleyRd/ McGonigle & Del Mar ScenicPrky, Thomas 1207-G1.

OCT 5-7/FRI-SUN/S6E

MTS RUSSELLAND WHITNEY

Ldr: Rob Baum [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Fred Gabbard

From Whitney Portal, well hike upthe N. Fork of Lone Pine Creek andcamp at Upper Boy Scout Lake to

climb Mt Russell and the Mt Whit-ney mountaineers route (helmetrequired). Recent experience onclass 3 rock is required; $15 USFSpermit fee; limited to four.

OCT 6/SAT/E4A

COASTERS SATURDAYEAST SAN ELIJO

Ldr: Mac Downing [email protected]: Needed

Walk, then picnic. Bring water.NO hike reservations. Picniccosts $5, RSVP by Oct 4 to Pegat 760 753-0899, or E-mail toDavidGrubb@sbcglobal .net ,chicken or veggie burger. Meet9 a.m. From Hwy 5 drive east onLomas Santa Fe Drive to signalon El Camino Real. Go north onEl Camino Real 1.1 miles to trail-head west side of El Camino Real,

Thomas 1167-J5.

OCT 6/SAT/M10B 8:00 AM

HELLHOLE CANYON-RODRIQUEZ MTN

Ldr: Peter Kiefer 760-855-3875Asst: TBD

We will explore a portion of lowerHellhole Canyon and creek area.Approx. 1.5 miles into the canyon,we will ascend the canyon rim andfollow the trail around RodriquezMountain for some spectacularviews. We will make a quick tripto the siphon and return to ourstarting point via the canyon trail.Call leader for directions.

OCT 7/SUN/M5C

SOUTH FORTUNA LOOPIN THE AFTERNOON

Ldr: Peter Spiller [email protected]: George Spiller

Hike the South Fortuna loop, start-ing from the Jackson Dr parking lotacross the stream though Suycott

Wash, and up the steps of SouthFortuna. A medium pace on thisoften steep trail will be fun. Appropriate shoes and water are a mustCall or e-mail to sign up; deadlineFriday, October 5, 5:00 p.m.

OCT 7/SUN/H12D 6:30 AM

SAN JACINTOPEAK DAYHIKE

Ldr: Sharon Rhodes 619-482-2113Asst: Alice Fichandler

Come join us in hiking the easy (?)way up to San Jacinto Peak fromthe Palm Springs Aerial TramwayWell see great views from both thepeak and the Tramway (cost $21.95[AAA and military discounts available]). Wear sturdy boots; bring3 qts. water and lunch. 15 hikerlimit. Call leader for meeting location, reservations, and information, 7-9 p.m., October 1, 2007.

OCT 7/SUN/M11COAKZANITA PEAK LOOP

Ldr: John Challen [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Needed

We will hike up Lower DescansoCreek Trail, Upper Descanso CreekTrail, and finally Oakzanita TrailAfter 1,200 feet of elevation gain,what a view from the top of Oak-zanita Peak at 5,054 feet. We will

loop back using the Harvey MooreTrail. Must love hot weather hik-ing and elevation gain/loss. E-mai

John for required sign-up.

OCT 10/WED/M8C

WED IN THE MTNSGREEN VALLEY SOUTH

Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242Asst: Ken Smith 858-693-1695

Cuyamaca Rancho State ParkLearn and observe the how the



forest is recovering from the CedarFire along the Pine Ridge Trail andthe Calif. Riding & Hiking Trail.Bring lunch, 2 qts. water and trailboots. Take I-8 east, north on Hwy79, park and meet at 9:00 a.m.at mile marker 4.85 (SweetwaterRiver Bridge). Carpools: 8:00 a.m.Mission Valley, 8:15 a.m. Los Co-ches. Heavy rain cancels.

OCT 10/WED/M5C

COWLES MTN 6:30 HIKEFROM MESA ROAD

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Robert Burroughs

Night hike! No hat, no sunscreen.Learn about the chaparral worldby flashlight. Bring hiking boots, alight jacket, flashlight, water and amunchie. Call for required signup.

Leave word how late in the eve-ning I can return your call.OCT 12-14/FRI-SUN/M5B

PALOMAR MTN.CAR CAMP

Ldr: Ray Eubanks [email protected]

Asst: Carole Duebbert

Come experience the (hope-fully) colorful mountains in thefall. Bring your tent and camping

gear. Average temperature 68/49.Hikes scheduled for Saturday andSunday mornings. Group potluckon Saturday. To sign up, send a$20.00 check made out to SierraSingles with a SASE and phone,e-mail info. Mail to: Ray Eubanks,10952 Swansea Pl., San Diego, CA92126-2021. No refunds after Octo-ber 4th.

OCT 13/SAT/V21E

CACTUS TO CLOUDSLdr: Jim Jafolla [email protected] (preferred)Asst: Diane Purkey/John Plander

The big one from Palm Springsdesert floor to the San Jacintosummit, 10,400 vertical feet. Thisextreme endurance climb requiresleader approval and evidence ofcapability. We will begin at dawnor earlier if hot and may end in

the dark, $15 for tram ride down,storm cancels. This will be moder-ately paced for about 13-14 hours.

OCT 13/SAT/E3A

BOULDER CREEKTAMARISK BASH

Ldr: Larry Klaasen [email protected]

Asst: Pat KlaasenAn easy hike up Boulder Creek,where well clean out the tamariskthat has re-sprouted from previousbashes. Easy bashing today. Wellbe working with the BLM to helprestore Boulder Creek. Meet us at8am at Mountain Springs. East onI-8, exit Mountain Springs , turnleft and go 200 yards. Bring lunch,water, gloves, hat, sunscreen. Signup by calling or e-mailing leader.

OCT 13/SAT/E1A

TRAIL BUILDINGMATAGUAYSCOUT RANCH

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: Needed

Join us to learn how to constructnew trail. We will be working inthe oak-filled Matagual Canyon.Work will involve carving somenew tread, digging up roots and

clearing brush. No experience isneeded. Call Rob for REQUIREDsign-up and directions to meetingpoint (which will be somewhereon Thomas Guide p 409 K9).

OCT 14/SUN/M7C

NORTH & SOUTHFORTUNA MTNS

Ldr: John Challen [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Needed

Join me for a moderate to quick-paced hike of the two FortunaMountains. We have very niceviews in all directions from the1,094 foot South and 1,291 footNorth peaks. Must love hotweather hiking and elevation gain/loss. E-mail John for required sign-up.

OCT 14/SUN/M7B

FORTUNA LOOPAND AIR SHOW

Ldr: Starla Rivers [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Needed

We will briskly make our way upthe steps of South Fortuna andthen scramble to the top of North

Fortuna in time for the 3:00 p.mAir Show. Binoculars will be helpful in viewing all birds, whetherpowered by jet engines or feath-ered wings.

OCT 16/TUE/M5C

NIGHT HIKECOWLES MTN

Ldr: Christine Driscoll [email protected](preferred)

Asst: Dave DriscollLets hike after work in the darkfrom the Big Rock side of San Diegos highest point. Hike requireshiking boots, a flashlight, waterand a light jacket. Optional: hikingpoles. E-mail and leave a phonenumber for required sign-up anddetails.

OCT 17/WED/M6A

WED IN MTNSCUYAMACA RANCHOSTATE PARK

Ldr: Lois Day [email protected]: Needed

Meet at Sweetwater parking lot onHwy 79 in the State Park at 9:00for mostly level, moderately-pacedhike on the East Side Trail to thePark Headquarters, then across thehighway and south on the WestSide Trail. Thats about 4 miles

We continue to Green Valley Fallsto kick back and enjoy the cascades in the shade. Bring lunchand water. Rain/drizzle cancels.

OCT 18-21/THU-SUN/S14E

BIG SUR/VENTANAWILDERNESSBACKPACK

Ldr: Fred Gabbard [email protected](preferred)



Asst: Rob Baum

Active, non-leisurely trip throughthe Ventana Wilderness. Volcaniccones, hot springs and incrediblescenery. Limited to 8 experiencedbackpackers. Car shuttle neces-sary. E-mail leader for sign-up.

OCT 20/SAT/M5C

CALAVERA HIGHLANDSECOLOGICAL PRESERVE

Ldr: Dave Voss [email protected]

Asst: Diane Nygaard

Rare opportunity to see part of theCalavera Preserve that is closed topublic use. Coastal sage scrub andwetlands in the largest core nativehabitat in coastal north SD county.Begins at the dead end of CannonRd in Oceanside. (Thomas Guide

1107 E4). No facilities. Bring water,sturdy hiking shoes. 18 years orolder. Jointly sponsored by Pre-serve Calavera. Call/e-mail formandatory signup.

OCT 20/SAT/H9C 8:00 AM

ELLIE LANE - IRON MTNLdr: Peter Kiefer 760-855-3875Asst: TBD

Good conditioning hike at a moder-ate pace, beginning with challeng-

ing ups and downs on Ellie Lanetrail, we ascend the Iron Moun-tain peak and return the way wecame. Meet in the parking corralon right near the trail head. Wearshoes with traction and minimum2 quarts of water.

OCT 21-22/SAT-SUN/E1A

WILDERNESS FIRSTAID CLASS

Ldr: John Plander 858-488-9750Please see application form in thisissue for more information on ourupcoming annual WFA class. Be-come more comfortable with backcountry emergency care while hav-ing a great weekend learning andsocializing with other environ-mentalists, and with those wholove outings and the outdoors. Theclass will be at Foster Lodge in the

Laguna Mountains, about an hourfrom downtown San Diego.

OCT 21/SUN/M8D

TAHQUITZ PEAKLdr: Alice Fichandler [email protected]

Asst: Sharon Rhodes

Enjoy the beauty of the moun-

tains around Idyllwild as we hikeat a moderate pace up the DevilsSlide Trail to Saddle Junction andon up to Tahquitz Peak. Bring 2qts. water, lunch and sturdy shoes.Meet at 7 a.m. at the Sabre SpringsPark & Ride. To sign up, contactleader beginning Oct 14 between8-10 p.m. Rain cancels. Limit 12.

OCT 21/SUN/V25E

SAN GORGONIO VIA

SOUTH FORKLdr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Needed

Altitude and endurance condition-ing hike. Well hike from SouthFork to the summit (11,490 high-est in Southern CA) via DollarLake and loop back via Dry Lake.This hike will bust your boots in11 to 12 hours.

OCT 21/SUN/E6A 9:30 A.M.

SINGLES CORONADOLOOP HIKE & POTLUCKLdr: Doug Nolff [email protected]

Asst: John Challen

Take a tour of the beautiful City ofCoronado. Enjoy a hike past theferry landing, a walk along thebay, a view of the aircraft carriers,a stroll on the beach, a peek at theHotel Del, a look at the golf course,and a scamper under the Coro-

nado Bridge. A little something foreveryone. For details: http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles/.OCT 21/SUN/E4A 10:00AM

SINGLES CORONADOBEACH WALK& POTLUCK

Ldr: Elana Colby [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: Needed.

Pleasant walk along one of Americas best beaches. Walk afterwardthrough Hotel Del. Dont forgetsunscreen & some water. Meet atbeach & Avenida de las ArenasThom. Bros. 1308J1 (follow signfor public beach access, drive pasguard booth). See Sierra Singleswebsite for details http://wwwsandiego.sierraclub.org/singles/.OCT 21/SUN/E15A 10 AM

SINGLES CORONADOBIKE RIDE & POTLUCK

Ldr Tina Pollock [email protected]

Asst: Paul Stuverud

Join the singles group for an easymorning bike ride along the bikepath in Coronado. Well meet atTidelands Park. Helmets are a

must. Water, sunscreen and a bikelock, highly recommended. An optional picnic will follow. See SierraSingles website for details http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles/.

OCT 24/WED/M8B

WED IN MTNS: PCTDESERT VIEW TOPENNY PINES

Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412

Asst: NeededSpectacular vistas, forest, lush vegetation mark this Pacific Crest Traisection. Wear sturdy marchingboots; carry 2 qts. Water, middayration. Lunch at Sierra Club lodgeMeet 9 a.m. at Desert View picnicarea (Sunrise Hwy 0.2 miles northof Laguna Lodge). Adventure orGolden Eagle Pass for vehicle,some cars shuttle to Penny PinesCarpools depart Mission Valley 8a.m.; El Cajon 8:15 a.m.

OCT 24/WED/M5C

COWLES MTN 6:30EVENING HIKE

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

Take a quick, fun hike up the BigRock side of San Diegos highestpoint. Learn about the chaparraworld by flashlight. Bring hiking



boots, a light jacket, flashlight,water and a munchie. Call for re-quired signup, and leave wordhow late in the evening I can re-turn your call.

OCT 27-28/SAT-SUN/H8C

COUGAR CANYONBACKPACK

Ldr: Dave Driscoll 858-531-3736Asst: Christine Driscoll

This is one of the most beautifulareas in ABDSP. Explore the uppersection of Cougar Canyon abovethe psychedelic eye. Plenty of off-trail rock scrambling. Late Sundayreturn. Call leader for details andrequired sign-up.

OCT 28/SUN/M12D

CUYAMACA TO LAGUNA

Ldr: John Challen [email protected](preferred)

Asst: Needed

Enjoy a journey from CuyamacaRancho State Park to the LagunaMountains following the HarveyMoore, East Mesa, Deer Park, In-dian Creek, and finally Noble Can-yon trails. You will have a varietyof views and terrain. Must enjoyconsiderable elevation gain/loss.

E-mail John for required sign-up.

NOV 4/SUN/V20E

PS-SAN JACINTO-TRAMLdr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Diane Purkey

Depending on the group and theweather, well either hike thewhole darn thing (Palm Springsto San Jacinto) and take the Tramdown, or take the Tram both waysin this altitude/conditioner for

gain by pain day hike.

NOV 7/WED/E7A

WED IN MTNS: BIGLAGUNA LAKE

Ldr: Mac Downing [email protected]

Asst: Needed

Go north on PCT past FostersPoint via to Penney Pines, southon Big Laguna Trail. Lunch at BigLaguna Lake. MV carpool leaves

8:00 south Bank of A. Meet atHorse Heaven Group Camps Rd onS1, N of milepost 25.5 at 9:00 am,Thomas 1218-C4. Adventure Passreqd. Rain/drizzle cancels.

NOV 7/WED/H8C

FORTUNA FAST BYFLASHLIGHT

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Mark Brown

Fast-hike the less-traveled endof Long Mtn as we loop over thesummits of South and North For-tuna Mountains in Mission TrailsPark. Steep, FAST and fun. Studythe fire-damaged area during veryshort breaks. Call for required sign-up, and leave word how late in theevening I can return your call.

NOV 22/THU/M11B

OAKZANITA PK VIAGRANITE SPRINGS

Ldr: Starla Rivers [email protected] (preferred)

Asst: COL Needed

No family in town or they justmake you too crazy to spend allday with them? Then join us onour annual Thanksgiving Day hikein Cuyamaca. This all-day eventwill take us through areas burned

in the 2003 Cedar Fire and we canlearn about its impact to the localflora and fauna and how they arerecovering.

NOV 22-25/THU-SUN/V14E

GRAND CANYON FORTHANKSGIVING

Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830Asst: Byron Cook

Boucher Trail, the most primitivetrail in Grand Canyon, from Her-mits Rest to Boucher Rapids thenwest on the Tonto on this 3-night

35-mile backpack. It will mostprobably snow at the top and thenrain at the bottom; however, it wilmost certainly be isolated and austere. Experienced, very fit backpackers only.

DEC 28- JAN 1/FRI-TUE

(ALL LEVELS)

NEW YEARS BEARVALLEY SKI BUS TRIPCOORDINATOR: Alice

Fichandler [email protected]

Bear Valley condos, 3 full days ofcross country and downhill skiingExtensive track system, downhilresort, back country trails. Beginner and intermediate trips eachday; instruction included. Costis approximately $385 (includestransportation, lodging). Bus leaves9 a.m., Dec 28. To reserve, send$35 non-refundable deposit and 3

SASEs, OR your e-mail address toAlice Fichandler, 4520 Greene St.San Diego, CA 92107.

Someone, somewhere is enjoying

a hike, a fabulous view, and their

fellow club members on anOuting. Join us.

Explore, enjoy and protectthe planet!



The CNRCC Desert Committees purpose is to work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the Cali-fornia/Nevada desert; support the same objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with gov-ernments and agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor educational and work trips; encour-age and support others to work for the same objectives; maintain, share and publish information about the desertAll Desert Committee activities, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Spe

cial physical conditioning is not necessa ry. The average car or high clearance vehicle will be adequat e for mostrips; however, many of the roads used are dirt and, as with all desert travel, you should come prepared. For a goodguide to desert travel we recommend the Sierra Club book, Adventuring in the California Desert, by Lynn Foster.While the main intent of the outings is for participants to enjoy themselves, it is hoped that participants will come to appreciate the desert and develop a desire to promote its protection. For questions about, or to sign up for a particular outing, please contact the leaderlisted in the write-up. For questions about Desert Committee outings in general, or to receive the outings list by e-mail, please contacKate Allen at [email protected] or 661-944-4056.

California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee (CNRCC)

Desert Committee Outings: Sept./Oct. 2007

Oct. 13-15 Sat-Mon

CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEECarrizo Plains National Monument Service Trip

On Saturday, work to modify fences to enable Prong-horn antelope to crawl under when they run to escapepredators. Antelope will not jump fences. On Sundayeither a hike in the Caliente Range or a tour of popu-lar viewing areas in the plains. Work will continue onMonday with those who are able to stay. Contact Ldr:Craig Deutsche, (310-477-6670), [email protected]

Oct 20 Sat

SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER/CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEE

Equestrian Trail Hike - Joshua Tree National Park

Join us for a five or six mile hike on a seldom-usedtrail in a scenic and little visited area of the park.Bring a couple of quarts of water, lunch and a camera,wear comfortable boots. Weather in October is vari-able; well discuss clothing when you call. Moderateto difficult. Ldrs: Al and Ann Murdy (760)366-2932 [email protected]

Oct 20-21 Sat-Sun

CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEEGhost Town Extravaganza Explorethe Ruins of Californias Past

Camp at Ballarat ghost town. Challenging hike on Saturday to ghost town Lookout City with Wild West ex-pert Hal Fowler. Saturday night Happy Hour, potluckand campfire. Sunday, visit the infamous Riley townsite. Group size strictly limited. Send $8 per person(Sierra Club), 2 sase, H&W phones, email, rideshareinfo to Ldr: Lygeia Gerard, P.O. Box 294726, PhelanCA 92329, (760) 868-2179.

October 20-21 Sat-Sun

CNRCC DESERT COMMITTEEWILD AND SCENIC AMARGOSA

Visit the Tecopa/Shoshone area immediately south ofDeath Valley. See fossil sites, rock alignments, miningrelics, pioneer graves, and the outstanding riparianarea along the Amargosa River. Saturday evening carcamp, potluck dinner and campfire. A local residenwill talk with us about the past and future of this his-toric area. High clearance 2WD sufficient. Group limit12. Contact leader Craig Deutsche (310-477-6670)[email protected]


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