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HIISIERRANI RR NSierra Club San Diego Chapter Serving Imperial and San Diego CountiesWorking To Preserve The Special Nature of San Diego for Over Half A Century
Vol 68 No. 5 Visit our website at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org September/October 2009
The Sierra Club San Diego Chapter has numerous outings available for people of all experi-
ence levels. Whether its a bus and hiking trip to Yosemite, a hike up Cowles Mountain or
an outing at the Foster Lodge, your chapter organizes outings and events tailored to
specific interests including bicycling, photography, skiing, singles, and families. Outings are
a very important source of appreciation for the work of the Sierra Club. We have a large
number of members who serve as Chapter Outing Leaders and many that work hard onour two Wilderness Basic Course committees. However, we need more! Our Chapter
Outing Leaders are trained and certified, which is very important to know when participat-
ing in any outing, especially when going on more advanced ones. You want an educated
and well-trained leader to be able to safely navigate the activity or event.
Become A Chapter Outing Leader!It has been said that leaders are born and not made. Perhaps thats true in some fields, but
in the Sierra Club we help interested men and women become outstanding leaders. If you
have not yet been on a club outing, you have really been missing something special. The
Chapter has a tradition of offering a broad variety of outings, from multi-day backpack
trips to the Sierra, to car camp and backpack trips in desert regions, ski and snowshoe trips
in southern California mountains, as well as exercise hikes within the county.All our outings have both a leader and assistant leader, and we could use your participation
there as well. We offer a free twelve hour training for prospective leaders. There is one
coming up October 6 and 10 (Please see the ad on page 11 for instructions on enrolling) .
Chapter Outing Leaders (COLs) are of two levels, the COL I leader needs to be a Sierra
Club member, be at least 18 years of age, have been on 4 previous outings as a participant,
take the twelve hour training course, a standard First Aid course, and must lead two evalu-
ated probationary outings. The COL II must do all the above, lead two more COL I out-
ings, complete the Wilderness Basics Course, take a second twelve hour training, and pass a
Wilderness First Aid Course.
You can do it, we can help you. Its fun, and youll be giving back and be glad you did!
Please Vote!Its that time again!
Members, please make sure
to vote for your next Chapter
(and, for some of us, group) executive
committee. Chapter and group leaders
are all volunteers. We should encourage
more volunteers to step up and run for
office. Even if there are only 4 people
running for 4 offices, it is still importan
to cast your vote and know that you are
making a difference in selecting yourleaders. Your vote is your right as a
Sierra Club memberexercise that righ
and make your voice heard! Please find
your ballots on page 5.
Pull The Plug HostsNeeded for HalloweenHouseparties
We are happily
enmeshed in plan-
ning our new cam
paign to squelch
vampire energy us
(from chargers and
appliances that dra
electricity when no
in use). Our campaign kickoff will be
Halloween weekend and we'd love to ha
your help.
SIGN UP NOW to host a Halloween
Houseparty with a Vampire Theme.
Ask your guests to dress as VampireAppliances and make some blood red
punch. The rest is up to you. Well
provide information and pledge forms,
and help promote to members in your
area if desired. Youll receive honorable
mention as a Vampire Slayer in the next
Hi Sierran (Deadline - Sept 30th). We c
all save electricity and money, and have
great time learning about it!
Contact Cheryl Reiff, 858-569-6005 or
email: [email protected].
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Bus TripsI went on my first bus trip a few weeks ago.Not a bus trip around town, but the
Chapters July 4th Bus Trip to four days ofwonder in the mountains south ofYosemite Valley. Led by Marty Stevens andStefanie Maio, Seven of us hiked up, down,
and all around, and camped next to beauti-ful lakes and the Chilnualna, a lovelystream running down a series of rockledges that created soaking pools and small
falls.
Just about the time you get your HiSierran, I will be off on the Labor Day Bus
Trip to the John Muir Wilderness in theSierra Nevada. I think I am hooked.
I am also considering the two Ski Sectionbus trips early next year. The first, over theNew Year holiday, will go to Bear Valley, a
bit north of Yosemite. The second, in earlyFebruary, will go to Yosemite Valley.Beginners are welcome on both trips--theleaders will teach those of us with limited
cross country ski experience (like me) howto ski and have fun. The group stays inmotels, which means creature comforts.
Mike Fry, along with a former ChapterChair, Bob Hartman, began the bus tripsback in the 1970s (actually, the ski tripsstarted before the backpacking trips).Gasoline was becoming more expensive,
and people were buying smaller cars. Thatmade it difficult to carpool to a destina-tion. Mike and Bob found that they could
rent 15 passenger vans down near the air-port, strap backpacks to the van roofs(Mike says they never lost a pack), and takeoff. When they got back late at night from
the trip, they would park the vans outside
the rental company lot
and toss the keys overthe fence.
Mike then bought hisown 15 passenger van to
use for the trips.However, gasoline pricesrose. It became difficult
even to find gasoline at some of the small
towns outside the national parks. Mikeswitched to charter buses, which had theadvantage of using diesel fuel (also, Mikewould not have to clean out the vans any
more). The first charter bus used was in1980 for several trips in the Mt. Whitneyarea.
Over the years, the bus trips have takeneager hikers to all over the Sierra Nevada,to the Channel Islands, to Utah and theGrand Canyon. Each trip requires a lot of
advance planning. There are park and for-est regulations, which always seem to be
changing. And then there are the lastminute surprises and complications that
come up. Over the years, there have beennumerous coordinators and outings leaderwho have donated their time to make thebus trips and ski trips possible. Many of
the bus trips are able to make a muchneeded donation to the chapter.
Currently, Mike Fry is the bus trip chief.Bob Smillie takes care of compliance with
the various park and forest regulations andgets any needed permits. This year,
Howard Kellogg was the coordinator forthe Memorial Day trip, Charity Dominic,
the July 4th trip, and John Challen, theLabor Day trip. Scott Blake has been thedriver for the bus trips since 1982. Scott,who is with Sundance Stage Lines, has a
great attitude and amazing patience duringthe occasional traffic jams and road clo-sures that come up. And the bus has amicrophone so we can get up and tell
everyone about our trip experiences on theway home.
Not all Sierra Club chapters have good out
ings programs--I have been on some phonconferences with other chapters that arehaving trouble getting their outings pro-gram going. It takes time, effort, and know
how. The bus trips are just one example ofhow the outings leaders of the San DiegoChapter help us have safe and enjoyableexperiences in the outdoors, whether it is a
conditioning hike up Cowles Mountain, awalk along the beach, or a climb up SanJacinto. Thank you, Chapter OutingsLeaders!
HIISIERRANI RR NSierra Club San Diego Chapter
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101San Diego, CA 92111(858) 569-6005
Editor
Judy Thomas (619) [email protected]
Creative Director
Scott Thomas (619) [email protected]
Advertising
Hi Sierran Committee ChairEllen [email protected]
MeetingsCheryl Reiff(858) 569-6005
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Ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Chapter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Sunday,October 25th
2:00 pmJoin the Sipping Sierrans as
we celebrate the wonders of
beer at an Oktoberfest
celebration on Sunday,
October 25th at 2pm at
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido
www.stonebrew.com/visit/map.
We will partake of 4 specially crafted beers, accompanied by Stones
famously light appetizers - Mac n Beer Cheese (meat & veggie
styles), cheese, olives and hummus.
Cost is $30 per person in advance, $35 at the door. Payment in
advance really helps as we need to confirm attendance and are
responsible for payment for the number we provide.
Sunday,September 27th
3:00pmJoin fellow Sierrans and friends in a tasting of locally
produced wines from Hacienda de las Rosas on Sunday,
September 27 at 3:00 pm at Hacienda de las Rosas Wine
Tasting Room, located in historic Old Town, San Diego
in the Plaza del Pasado. Use the Juan Street entrance .
Hacienda de las Rosas Winery will present an afternoon of
Delightful Desserts and Wine Pairings! Participants will enjoy
four wines paired with specially chosen desserts, along withwine making presentation by the winemaker, William
Holzhauer. The garden room, gift shop and artist gallery are a
wonderful setting to relax for the afternoon and enjoy the
desserts and wine pairing experience!
The selections will include: Princessa Champagne paired with
Fresh fruit tart with apricot glaze and vanilla bean creme
filling, Rosa White Syrah with White chocolate raspberry
cheesecake, Sombra Petite Syrah with Double chocolate truffles aShireen Late Harvest Port with Brownie made with Ganache por
Space is strictly limited to 40 participants and of course you mu
be of legal drinking age. This event is open to the public, no nee
to be a Sierra Club member.
Cost is $30 per person in advance. We need to collect payment i
advance as we need to confirm attendance and are responsible fo
payment for the number we provide. This will cover all expense
and includes a small donation to the Chapter.
Please RSVP to Richard at [email protected] . You
can pay by check or charge it to your Visa or MasterCard. Paym
can be made online at www.sandiego.sierraclub.org and clicking
DONATE NOW. This is a safe, secure and easy way to pay, or yocan mail your check (with names and contact information) to
Sipping Sierrans, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 101, San Dieg
CA 92111-1315.
San Diego Sipping Sierrans is a social group of fellow members like
you that gather on a regular basis to enjoy and learn about wines,
tasty micro-brews and good food, all while having the opportunity
engage in conversation and hear about the Chapters programs.
Stone Brewing Co. doesnt make weak beer. In fact, theyre
known for quite the opposite; perhaps strong enough to save
the planet or at least, one little corner of it. In 2008, Stone
Brewing Co. unveiled two major projects that reduced the
brewerys environmental impact: a 1,561-panel solar system
and an on-site wastewater treatment facility.
"Green" practices dont just happen behind the scenes. The
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is the largest restaura
purchaser of local, small farm organically-grown produce in County, and selects only quality artisan cheeses, breads, and 1
percent naturally-raised meats. Its also completely high-fruc
tose corn syrup free.
Please RSVP to Richard at [email protected] .
You can pay by check or charge it to your Visa or MasterCard
Payment can be made online at www.sandiego.sierraclub.org
and clicking on DONATE NOW.
This is a safe, secure and easy way to pay, or you can mail you
check (with names and contact information) to Sipping
Sierrans, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 101,
San Diego, CA 92111-1315.
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Carolyn ChaseI'd like to continue to
make a difference in
the areas of volunteer
recruitment,
fundraising and over-
all Chapter sustain-
ability and vitality.
With many economic
challenges coming
from the National
level, I hope you will vote for me to con-
tinue to serve. Please email me at
[email protected] with any of
your questions, suggestions or how you'd
like to begin to become more active in the
Chapter. You can also call me at 858-272-
2930. Introduce yourself! I'm always inter-
ested in hearing from members. We needyour input and support for a strong
Chapter.
Renee OwensI have been asked by
ExCom to fill one of
the vacancies, and
would be grateful for
your support. Ive
been active with the
Chapter for 15 years,and had the honor of
receiving the Emily
Durbin leadership in
Conservation Award
in 1996. Ive devoted much time to
advancing Club campaigns: leading CEQA
training and conservation activist work-
shops, writing comment letters and arti-
cles, acting as media and community
leader liaison for wildlife campaigns,
tabling events, adopting wilderness areas,
and sitting on stakeholder panels. I organ-
ized and led the first whale watching out-
ing that I adapted into a successful annual
fundraiser. I chaired the wildlife commit-
tee for 7 years, was CAN Chair for 2 years,
and currently serve as Conservation and
also Wildlife Committee Chair again.
San Diego Chapter Candidate Statements
Chris SchmidtI am once again
running for ExCom
because I want to
make a difference.
More than just car-
ing about what hap-
pens to the environ-
ment, I want to
work with like-
minded people who
share this view. I want to work to keep th
chapter strong both financially and in
terms of member participation. To
accomplish that, I want to reach out to
members to be come more involved and to
create a legacy of giving. At the same time
I want to help empower my fellow mem-
bers by supporting them in protecting andenjoying the natural beauty of our region.
A strong chapter makes that possible.
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San Diego Chapter Executive Committee BallotAll Members please vote for no more than five individuals to serve on the San Diego County Chapter Executive Committee
during 2010 and 2011. Please check box to vote for your candidate(s) including any write ins.Joint membership please check a total of 10 names including write-ins.
Carolyn Chase Write In:____________________________________
Renee Owens Write In:____________________________________
Chris Schmidt
Membership number____________________________
North County Coastal Executive Committee BallotNorth County Costal Members; Please alsovote for no more than three individuals to serve on the North County Coastal Group
Executive Committee during 2010 and 2011. Please check box to vote for your candidate(s) including any write-ins.Joint membership please check a total of 6 names including write-ins.
Sue Corringham, San Diego (Incumbent - Secretary) Write In:______________________________________
David Grubb, Encinitas (Incumbent - Chair) Write In:______________________________________
Margaret F Kessler, Carlsbad (Incumbent)
Membership number____________________________
The following ballots are to elect members of the Chapter andgroup executive committees for the 2010-2011 term.
The Chapter and group executive committees govern the businessof the Chapter and groups. They are the key committees making
important policy decisions and setting priorities for the future.
Your membership number is required for your vote to count (this ishow the election committees can verify that you are a member). Allballots must be received by 5 p.m. on November 1, 2009 at the
address listed on the ballot. Please follow the instructions on theballots regarding the number of votes allowed. Write-in candidatesare allowed.
North County Group Inland Executive Committee Ballot
North County Inland Members; Please alsovote for no more than three individuals to serve on the North County GroupExecutive Committee during 2010 and 2011. Please check box to vote for your candidate(s) including any write-ins.Joint membership please check a total of 6 names including write ins.
Pattie Warnick (incumbent) Write In:____________________________________
Stephen Ellis (incumbent) Write In:____________________________________
Chrissy Magee (incumbent)
Membership number____________________________
Ballots must be receivedat the following address no later thanNovember 1st, 2009: Sierra Club Coasters, P.O. Box 765, Cardiff, CA 92007North County Coastal includes: Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas,Carlsbad, or Oceanside.
Executive Committee Ballots
Ballots must be receivedat the following address no later than November 1st, 2009North County Inland Group P.O. BOX 2481, Escondido, CA 92033.North County Inland includes: Fallbrook, Bonsall, Vista, San Marcos, Poway,Ramona, Escondido, Valley Center, Pauma Valley and those parts of San Diego Citywithin those municipalities.
Ballots must be receivedat the following address no later thanNovember 1st, 2009: San Diego Sierra Club8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111
The candidates receiving the highest number of votes in descendingorder will be elected. If you have misplaced your membership card with
your number, check your Sierra Magazine label for your eight digitmembership number. If you are unable to locate your membership number, please call the Chapter office at 858-569-6005.
All members of the San Diego Chapter can vote for Chapter ExComcandidates.Members that belong to the North County Coastal Groupor the North County Inland Group can also vote for members of theigroup executive committees. If you are not sure whether you belong tone of these groups, please call the Chapter office at 858-569-6005.
We urge you to vote!
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Cross Country Ski SectionFounded in the mid 1970s
Mike Fry, Chair
The Ski Section now includes cross country skiing, snowshoeing,
telemark skiing, and alpine touring (randonee). Our season starts in
early November and can last until July in a heavy snow year. Most
of our outings are day tours in Southern California, or overnight
trips with modern, heated, indoor lodging. We also offer a few ski
backpacks with camping in the snow.
We have 5 instructional meetings at the Chapter Office (2nd Thurs,
Nov-Mar) covering ski and snowshoe equipment, winter clothing,
and a program presentation of an outstanding ski trip.
Our season starts with a sand skiing outing and car camp in the
Mojave Desert. The outing is free, and we provide old skis and
boots.
Our first outing with a chance of snow is Thanksgiving weekend in
at Mammoth Lakes. There is skiable snow about 3/4 of the time,
and good hiking the other time. The home cooked Thanksgiving
dinner is always excellent.
When there is local snow, we use our email list to announce thoseoutings. Last Dec and Jan, we had 4 outings to the Cuyamaca and
Laguna Mtns. We had another 4 outings to Mt.San Jacinto and Mt.
San Gorgonio. Some years we can ski until June and July! Send me
an email to get on the list.
We have two bus trips to the Sierra Nevada Mtns: Bear Valley and
Yosemite. See our webpage for the details. The Bear Valley trip is on
New Year's weekend, and the snow has been excellent almost every
year. The Yosemite trip is the first weekend in February and it is a
long running favorite since 1983. The two bus trips are ideal for
beginners. We include beginner instruction, and divide the bus into
groups of similar ability. Both trips have groomed tracks, backcoun
try trails, and downhill resorts with chair lifts.
March and April start our spring ski season. California is blessedwith an excellent snow pack that lasts into summer. After a week or
two of good weather, the snow surface "corns up" and becomes very
easy to ski (also called "ego snow"). This year, our spring trip is to
Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta during Easter week.
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/Email and email mailing list: [email protected]
Family Tales From The TrailJacqueline Kim
My husband and I back-packed down the GrandCanyon when I was fivemonths pregnant. Thatmight give you an idea ofthe kind of family wewanted to be: continuing
to do what we love hiking and backpacking -and sharing that love withour little one. Just asimportantly, we believe that achild who had a chance tofrolic in nature and formed anintimate connection with it,would care for it better.
Of course, we soon learnedthe challenges of going outdoors with a young one. Ten essen-tials? With a baby in tow, it is twenty essentials and more. What
took us a mere hour or so in the past, now with Zoe, becamehalf-day affairs because of the times we stopped to nurse and tochange diapers. On our first camping trip with Zoe, even thoughwe planned amply, the first night was rough going. We took turnsworrying if Zoe was cold or overheating under the layers we puton her. Then, Zoe woke up frequently that night, even though sheis a great sleeper at home. The tight fit in our backpacking tentdidnt help. None of us slept very much that first night.
But we learn, we adapt, and we changed our expectations aboutour outings. We forgot about mileage, accepted that things some-how take a lot longer with a child, and we were simply glad to beoutdoors. We decided to stick to local hikes we can get to withoutgreat investment in time and gas. It didnt take long for us to fig-
ure out that our backpacking trips are over for the foreseeablefuture. Car camping is the next best thing for now with a smallchild.
It has worked out well. Over time, as Zoe grew and got used tothe experience of hiking and sleeping in the various carriers shegot tucked into, weve managed to do longer hikes. These days,five miles are perfect for us, but we manage six miles from timeto time. And car camping, though not quite the same as the expe-rience of being backcountry, has been great fun. It took a lot oftweaking: we acquired a luxuriously large tent (enough space fora portable crib), we figured out that an air mattress is not warmenough and that two 3.5-inch thick sleeping pads are the way to
go. We dont quite bring the kitchen sink, but we sure allow our-selves much more now. And we certainly dont quibble with theglass of wine or two we nurse in front of the fire at night.
We found out just how fun it is to invite other families with chil-dren along for car camping too. Aside from companionship, withmore adults around, one could be set to watch the kids while theothers set up camp. More importantly, the children get to enjoybeing outdoors in the company of one another. Their laughter,the joy they have in simple things like dirt and twigs, theiramazement at the sight of a blue jay or a shooting star makeslight any inconvenience there may be of going outdoors withthese little people.
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Did you ever dream of having your own
cabin in the mountains? Above the snowline at 5,500 feet with a huge Ben
Cartwright fireplace inside? With a barbe-
cue on your own wooden deck? With a
million-dollar view of the setting sun
casting a rosy hue on the peaks to the
north during dinner?
This is no dream; its a reality! As a Sierra
Club member, you are part owner of
Foster Lodge! The larger cabin is availableto all Sierra Club members for reserva-
tions year round. Call Susan Parrish at
(619) 478-5188 to reserve a weekend for
your family & friends; holiday, birthday, or
anniversary parties; weddings, church
groups, school trips, retreats, chapter
events, hikes, and other outings.
Individuals are also
welcome to stay in the
smaller cabin at Foster
Lodge. The member
fee is only $7 for anovernight stay and no
reservations are
required. This is a
great way to experience
the lodge for yourself!
Foster Lodge is the
perfect home base for a
drive to Julian to the
north; or a short hike
to Foster Point, with its
spectacular desert view
to the east; or a jaunt to the Laguna Lak
in the meadows to the west; or for longe
hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail.
The lodge is located on the SunriseHighway in the Laguna Mountains of th
Cleveland National Forest, only an hour
away from San Diego. For more inform
tion and driving directions, please visit
http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lod
The Pacific Crest Trail SectionRob Langsdorf
The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2660-mile trail, which starts at th
Mexican Boarder, just south of Campo and works its way
north through California, Oregon, and Washington to
Manning Park in British Columbia. You could quit your job
and hike it over a 5-6 month period next summer. Or you
could cover the distance by hiking a bit here and a bit there
over weekends and vacations. (Trying to contiguously hike PCT almost guarantees that you will be hiking it solo.)
In 1991 a group of us decided to start hiking portions of th
trail and we set up an outings section for it. In time, most o
us completed the trail through Southern California. Since i
was difficult to get chapter outings organized to hike section
of the trail north of Yosemite, we set up a Yahoo Group. Th
members can coordinate trips to hike northern portions of
the trail. If you would like to meet others who want to hike
the PCT, join us at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTSection/
Or join us when we have a meeting in November or January
(We had planned to meet in October, but our meeting placdisappeared with the recession.) So you will have to stay
tuned to the Hi Sierran or our Yahoo Group to find out wh
and where our next meeting will be. We hope that you will
become part of a new wave of Sierra Club PCT hikers to co
the trail through Southern California over the next few year
Update On the Wildlife FrontRenee Owens, Wildlife Committee Chair
For our wildlife activists this year continues to be a busy one: The
Marine Life Protection Act, created to establish much needed coastal
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), is in the final planning stages in
southern California. Although MPAs are the best way to ensure a
long term future for fishing industries and marine ecosystems alike,
the Acts stakeholder process has been heavily weakened by the fish-
ing lobby. Public input is now crucial to let the leaders know theimportance of preserving our coastal ecosystems.
The struggle continues to protect raptors in the Cleveland National
Forest. Despite intense pressure from local climbers, the Forest
Service has tentatively agreed with Club recommendations to tem-
porarily close small areas during breeding season where eagles are
known to have nested in recent years. Although eagles are highly
sensitive to human disturbance and protected under federal law, the
CNF has resisted enforcing closures in the past.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of many, state bill SB428 passed, revis-
ing the management of the La Jolla Casa Beach to include "a marine
mammal reserve for the enjoyment of children". Despite this, Judge
Yuri Hoffman is still insisting that the entire breeding rookery including 47 pups born this year - be permanently removed, even
though such an act would violate federal law. The next hearing on
this will be October 6th.
For more information on how you can help these and other efforts,
contact Renee at 619-447-4979 / [email protected] .
Attention Life MembersCarolyn Chase
Looking to help with a new volunteer eventAre you a Life Member of the Sierra Club?If you say yes to either of these questions,
please email or call me to discusshow you can help.
[email protected] or 858-272-2930
I'm forming a new committee to create anevent for Sierra Club Life Members - and toconsider if it's worth forming an ongoingSection. We'll start with doing a survey ofour Life Members - the Chapter has about600 of them - to find out why they becameLife Members and how they are active for tenvironment.
Foster Lodge: Your Mountain Retreat
September/October 2009 Hi Sierran San Diego
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Saturday, September 5Dayhike (E5A) Coasters Oceanside HarborLeader: Mac Downing
858-490-0583 or [email protected]
Assistant: Needed
Morning walk in beautiful Harbor area. Bringwater, walking shoes or light boots. Optionalrestaurant lunch at hike end. Rain cancels.Reservations required, Email (prefer)
Wednesday, September 16Dayhike (M6C) MIDDLE PEAKLeader: Ellen Shively
619-479-3412 or [email protected]
Assistant: NeededWe're back for another season of hiking. Please
join experienced friends and some fresh leaders
for this first of the year's mid-week outing andannual potluck to Middle Peak via the scenic
back route. Bring enough light fare for ten peo-ple, plenty of water, broken-in boots and allweather gear. Car pool from Mission Valleyleaves at 8:00am. Meet at the Milk Ranch Roadparking lot before the Lake Cuyamaca restau-rant at 9 am. Conservation update duringlunch.
Sunday, September 20Dayhike (H12D) San Jacinto Peak Day HikeLeader: Sharon Rhodes
Assistant: Alice FichandlerCome join us in hiking the easy way (?) up to
San Jacinto Peak from the Palm Springs AerialTramway. We will see great views from the
peak, Wellmans Divide, and the Tramway (cost:$22.95 [AAA and military discounts available].Wear sturdy boots and bring three quarts ofwater and lunch. 15-hiker limit.
Sunday, September 20
(3-B) MISSION BAY SUNDAY BICYCLE RIDELeader: Jerry Fitzsimmons
858-453-5787 [email protected] us for a Sunday Ride bike ride startingfrom Mission Bay traveling to Harbor and
Shelter Island. Meet at 9 AM in the parking lotimmediately north of the Mission Bay VisitorCenter. Come for the social pace of this basi-cally flat ride of about 25 miles. A helmet andwater are required.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009(M4B) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30pmHIKE FROM BARKER WAYLeader: Diane Purkey
619-865-8598
Assistant: Robert BurroughsAbs? What are abs? Where? Oh, they're hiddenabs. Join us on this fun, fast-paced eveningconditioning hike up the trail less traveled tothe top of Cowles Mountain. We'll cover verybasic astronomy at the summit, with our greatview of the night sky, then loop back down onthe dirt fire road. Bring your flashlight and alight jacket. Call leader for required signup.
Saturday, October 3Dayhike (E4A) Coasters East San Elijo/PicnicLeader: Mac Downing
858-490-0583 or [email protected]
Assistant: NeededWalk, then picnic provided by Coasters. Bringwater. NO hike reservations required.Picnicabout 11:45am-cost is $5,choice of chicken or
veggie. RSVP for picnic by Oct 1 to Peg at760-753-0899 or [email protected] meets 9 am. From Hwy 5 drive east onLomas Santa Fe Drive to El Camino Real. Gonorth on El Camino Real 1.1 miles to trailheadwest side of El Camino Real,Thomas 1167-J5.
Wednesday, October 7Dayhike (M6C) THE PARK IN THE DARK:NORTH FORTUNA LOOPLeader: Diane Purkey619-865-8598
Assistant: Aaron SweeneyHere's an energetic evening conditioning hike for
you in Mission Trails Park.From Tierrasanta we'llstart out with great views of the city, then chugalong at a moderate pace over the top of NorthFortuna Mountain. VERY STEEP! Very rocky and
very fun, and you can learn how night hikingworks. Wear hiking boots and bring your flash-light.We can add South Fortuna if we're quickand still eager.
Saturday, October 10
Dayhike (V22E) Cactus 2 CloudsLeader: Jim Jafolla
619-972-1648 or [email protected]
Assistant: Diane PurkeyThe big one from Palm Springs desert floor tothe San Jacinto summit, 10,400 vertical feet.This extreme endurance climb requires leaderapproval and evidence of capability. We willbegin at dawn or earlier if hot and may end inthe dark, $15 for tram ride down, storm can-cels. This will be moderate paced for about 13-14 hours.
Wednesday, October 21
Dayhike (M6C) THE PARK IN THE DARK:NORTH FORTUNA LOOPLeader: Diane Purkey
619-865-8598
Assistant: Aaron SweeneyHere's an energetic evening conditioning hikefor you in Mission Trails Park. From Tierrasanwe'll start out with great views of the city, thenchug along at a moderate pace over the top ofNorth Fortuna Mountain. VERY STEEP! Veryrocky and very fun, and you can learn hownight hiking works. Wear hiking boots andbring your flashlight.
Sunday, October 25Dayhike (M10D) Red Tahquitz PeakLeader: Alice Fichandler
619-226-6083 or [email protected]
Assistant: Sharon RhodesEnjoy the beauty of the mountains around
Idyllwild as we hike at a moderate pace up theDevil's Slide trail to Saddle Junction, and alonthe PCT towards Red Tahquitz Peak. Bring 2quarts of water, lunch and sturdy shoes. Meet a7am at the Sabre Springs Park and Ride. To sigup, contact leader at 619-226-6083 or [email protected]. Rain Cancels. Limit 12.
Wednesday, November 4Dayhike (M6C) COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30EVENING HIKELeader: Diane Purkey
619-865-8598
Assistant: Christine DriscollTake a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock side ofSan Diego's highest point. Learn about the
chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hikingboots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a
munchie. Call for required signup, and leaveword how late in the evening I can return
your call.
DIFFICULTYE -Easy M -Moderate H -Hard
S -Strenuous V -Very Strenuous
ELEVATION CHANGEA 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.
Outings are available via
E-mail subscription at
http://sierrasd.org/outings/index.htm.
For complete current listings, see the Chapter
website at http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. Lookunder "get outdoors" for "more about outings".
All participants on Sierra Club outings arerequired to sign a standard liability waiver.
Please remember that outings are intended foradults 18+ and pets are not allowed unless
otherwise indicated.
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We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner t
fast-paced) throughout the year. Weekends at Foster Lodg
Warner Springs Ranch, Anza Borrego,Agua Caliente and mor
Potluck suppers, annual beach barbeque and our very ow
book club. Our monthly schedule of road rides is posted onlin
and in our monthly OutSpoken newsletter.
Check us out at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle
For a free sample of our newsletter OutSpoken, phone Tom Yager(760) 479-0187 or email [email protected]
Get On Your
Bicycle and Ride!Enjoy the outdoors and make friends too. Explore theback roads of San Diego County and neighboring areaswith the Sierra Club Bicycle Section.
Sierra Club Bicycle SectionEllen Warner Scott
Nothing quite beats group
bicycling for its aerobic
exercise, ease of travel, and
opportunity to make new
friends. Meet the hardy
members of the Sierra
Club Bicycle Section - 100riders strong. On any given
weekend, year-round, youll
find us tackling the roads
of the county: north, south,
and in-between the Laguna
Mountains, Alpine, Valley
Center, Ramona, Santa
Ysabel, Mission Trails Park,
Cabrillo Monument, UCSD
campus, Rancho Santa Fe,
Camp Pendleton, Highway 56
and 52 bike paths. You name it; weve probably biked there. In
warmer months, we usually stick to the coast from theMexican border to San Clemente. When it gets colder, we
venture further inland. Spring to early Fall, when the days are
longer, we ride mid-week too. Our after-work rides usually
end with dinner at a local casual eatery.
Youre bound to find rides at your own pace or style. If you
picture yourself as Lance Armstrong tackling the steep grades
of East County at over 16mph, try our Express rides. Prefer a
more leisurely 10-12 mph? Try our Social rides. Not quite sure
where you fit in? Make your inaugural ride a Mission Bay
Park Sunday Social ride that offers fewer miles, gentler hills
and a more relaxed pace. Regardless of the ride you choose,
make sure your bicycle is in good working order. And remem-ber your helmet, water, snack, spare tire, pump, and sense of
adventure.
The Bicycle Section also hosts weekends away for the work-
weary. In early May, we head to Warner Springs Ranch for a
weekend of cycling up Mt Palomar, walking the Pacific Crest
Trail, horseback riding, and hot-springs soaking. Theres plen-
ty of time to relax around the sulphur pools, visit the stables,
and have a facial or a well-deserved massage before happy
hour. In the Fall, during grape harvest, we head to Temecula
for our Wheel and Wine Weekend. We bike the back roads
past vineyards and wineries, leaving plenty of time for an
occasional tasting. Mid-September brings our Fall outing atFoster Lodge. The truly adventurous may try the (in)famous
Laguna Triangle or Cuyamaca Lake rides. Others may opt for
a social ride to Julian for some apple pie.
Still curious? Give us a try! Read more on-line:
sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle For a paper or e-mail copy of
our monthly OutSpoken newsletter, contact Tom Yager:
[email protected]. It features our bicycle rides, potluck
dinners, barbeques and day and weekend rides. Look for a
special bicycle ride under Chapter Outings in this issue of the
HiSierran. See you on the road! Ride safe.
Wednesday in the MountainsLois Day
Mid-week is a great time to get some exercise. Anyway, thats wh
the Wednesday in the Mountains section thinks. We hike 6 to 10
miles every Wednesday somewhere in the mountains during the
school year and enjoy summer days and shorter hikes at the bea
No pre-sign up is required and we gladly welcome newcomers as
old friends. Best to be at the trailhead usually by 9:00 AM, brin
ing your ten essentials along. This section fills a special niche forthose able to hike mid-week, avoiding the crowds. Thanks to the
original leaders, Sid and Joyce Alpert for bringing this special se
tion to the chapter about 40 years ago. Look for outings write-up
that mention "Wed-in-the-Mtns". We may be up in years, but do
think we don't offer some beautiful and challenging hikes. Join
Al Hofstatter
Probably the best hike I ever did for the Wednesday in the
Mountains section is in three parts. First we went to the Califor
Wolf Center near Julian for a private tour and then observation o
Grey Wolf pack in their natural habitat. Then a hike down Bann
Canyon to the old Warlock Gold mine and a lecture on the late
19th century gold strike. Back to Julian for lunch and apple pie.After lunch a visit to the Pioneer Museum in Julian. Here you se
the history of this famous California town from 1860 to today.
Then we walked Julian to all the many historical plaques and the
final highlight was the old Julian cemetery. Drue Bailey, the
founder of Julian, is buried there. It was an unforgettable day:
wolfs, gold mine, museum, old cemetery, and APPPLE PIE.
Taking a break atTemecula Winery
On the road nearWarner Springs Ranch
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October 16th
Come join Rene Owens, wildlife ecolo-gist and our own ConservationCommittee Chair, as she shares how anAmerican living in a remote region ofVenezuela learned how to catch thelargest snakes in the world, wrangledendangered crocodiles without becom-ing dinner, rehabilitated ornery otters,shared her living space with capybaras,bats, and cane toads, and entertainedthe occasional film crew.
When she and her colleague first tookan interest in the study of the greenanaconda, they were told by the expertsthat the snakes would be impossible to
find and harder to study, due to theirsecretive nature and aquatic lifestyle.Over 800 anacondas caught andreleased later, they proved the expertswrong. More importantly, they learnedvital information about how the preservationof this unusual species boosts the local econo-my and translates into broader conservation ofthe local habitat, seasonally flooded wetlandsthat support incredible biodiversity includingover 450 species of resident birds.
Renes research in Venezuela was featured inNational Geographic magazine, on NationalGeographic TV, Discovery, Dateline, and
Animal Planet. One of her anaconda photoswas published in TIMEs 100 Greatest Imagesof the 20th Century.
Over the years Ms. Owens work has included
September 18thAntarctica is the highest, driest, windiest, cold-
est place on earth. In 1961, the Antarctica
treaty was signed with the purpose of demilita-
rizing Antarctica and dedicating it to coopera-
tive scientific research. The largest U.S. base is
McMurdo Station on Ross Island. It has asummer population of up to 1500 and winter
population of around 200.
As a scientist, doing research in Antarctica is
both exciting and challenging. After a 5 hour
flight from New Zealand on a C-17, we arrive
at McMurdo Station and immediately begin
taking required safety classes, including "Happy
Camper" school. Anyone who travels away
from the base must go to Happy Camper
school where you learn to build a snow wall
and survive one night camping on the ice
(sometimes in blizzard conditions).
Once classes are completed, we set up our fieldcamp (Penguin Ranch) on the fast ice. Several
holes are drilled in the ice, two for penguins to
dive through and one for an underwater obser-
vation tube set about 15 feet below the ice.
After the ranch is set up, we collect penguins
and begin our research on diving. The focus
of our research is to understand how emperor
penguins manage their oxygen stores (found in
the lungs, blood and muscle) while diving.
Using the observation tube, we can also mon-
itor penguins diving behavior beneath theice. Emperor penguins are amazing divers.
The longest published dive is over 23 minutes
and the deepest over 500 meters. This is a
remarkable accomplishment for a bird.
Our research also includes doing emperor
penguin censuses, which has become even
more important in the light of potential dele-
terious effects of climate change on penguins.
There are 7 emperor penguin colonies
MONTHLY PROGRAMSMonthly programs are free and open to the public and are held on the third Friday at 7:30pm at the Joyce Beers Center located at 3900 Vermont Stre
San Diego, CA. Additional parking is available under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Program Chair: Mannie Kugler - (619) 585-3773
ecological and behaviorastudy of various aquatic
and terrestrial vertebratefrom bonobos to bobolincrocodiles to dolphin biocoustics, but what inspireher the most is how tellinthe story of a day in the lof an animal be it scalyfeathered, or furred -advances the goals of conservation by encouragingpeople to truly care abouwildlife, and helping us show our wild neighborslives are intricately tied toour own in ways we neveimagined.
Rene moved to San Dieg
from New York 20 years to attend graduate schoo
Since then she has traveled in many countries oLatin America, though she currently operates aenvironmental consulting business and humanpest control service in San Diego. Shes been acommunity college instructor in Biology andEnvironmental Science, and taught classes inEcuador and the Galapagos for BostonUniversitys Tropical Ecology Program.
around Ross Island.
For the past 25 years,
our lab has done aeri-
al surveys to estimate
the emperor penguin
populations at the
colonies and deter-
mine any significant
changes in popula-
tion.
Before turning to a lif
in biology, Cassondra
Williams was an attor
ney in Los Angeles
specializing in com-
plex corporate and
real estate litigation.
Several years ago, she
decided to change direction and went back to
school, earning a Masters in Biology fromPurdue University. Now, as a PhD candidate a
Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
Cassondra is studying the diving physiology of
marine vertebrates. Her research on muscle
oxygen depletion in emperor penguins has
taken her to Antarctica three times in the last
four years, spending most of her time at
Penguin Ranch.
Rene Owens
Cassondra Williams
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Ansel Adams: A Lifes Work May 23 - October 4, 2009 Museum of Photographic Arts1649 El Prado, San Diego 92101 www.mopa.org
Featuring over 90 photographs, A Lifes Work is a comprehensive and chronological retrospective of the career of Ansel Adams.
One of the most influential and recognized photographers in the world, A Lifes Work will feature many of his iconic masterworks,alongside several of his lesser known yet equally impressive early images.
Closed for Work PartyOctober 3rd & 4th
RSVP Paul Salas(858) 309-8472
October 6th & October 10th, 2009San Diego Chapter Outing Leader Training
The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, "To explore,
enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth" In order
to more effectively carry out this purpose, we need you as
an outing leader.
To become a Level I Chapter Outing Leader
(Lead on-trail day hikes and car camps) you must:
1. Have been on at least fourSierra Club outings.2. Be a Sierra Club Member3. Be at least 18 years of age.4. Attend all of both days of Level I ChapterOuting Leader training.5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aidcard or equivalent before proceedingto step 6.6. Plan, publish and execute beforeOctober 6, 2010, two outings on whichexperienced leaders evaluate you.
Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involves completion
of BOTH of the following sessions:
Session One: Tuesday, October 6th, 5:30pm 9:30pm at the cluboffice 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111.
Bring note-taking materials.
Session Two: Saturday, October 10th, 8:30am to about 5:00pm
How To Sign Up: Send email beginning July 1st [email protected]. Include your full name, postal mailingaddress, phone number and your Sierra Club member number(appears above you name on Sierra Magazine) in your message.
You will receive confirmation of your sign up. The training class will belimited to the first 20 qualified persons who sign up. Sign-ups will beaccepted beginning July 1st and will continue until the class is full oruntil 6:00pm Monday, September 28th, whichever comes first. If you donot have email, you may sign up by calling (858) 272-4495 between9am and 9pm beginning July 1st.
If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been one long enoughto acquire a member number, you may not attend this training.Training is held twice a year. The next training will be in Spring 2010.
Information on how to join the Sierra Club can be found on page 14 ofthis newsletter or online at www.sierraclub.org.
No late registrations or walk-ins will beaccepted for this training.
North CountyInland Meeting
General Membership Meeting Tuesday,
Sept. 22 6:30pm. Public welcome. Come
out and join us for an evening of infor-
mation and enlightenment. Our guest
speaker will be Cindy Stankowski:Director of the San Diego Archaeological
Center. Cindy will be speaking about
San Diego's rich collection of artifacts.
The San Diego Archaeological Center is
located in San Pasqual Valley, East of
Escondido. Take Highway 78 and drive
1.5 miles past the San Diego Wild
Animal Park. The Center is located on
the left.
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4th THURSDAY POTLUCK MIXER
September 24th, 6:00-8:00 pmSustainable Economy for San Diego/Tijuana Region(repeat, because Jim was sick during the June date)Jim Bell, director of the Ecological Life
Systems Institute, will be talking about creatinga life-support sustaining economy and way oflife in the San Diego and Tijuana region. In histalk, Jim will show how the San Diego/TijuanaRegion can gracefully transform its currentnon-sustainable economies and ways of lifeinto economies and ways of life that are life-support sustaining and renewable energy, waterand food self-sufficient.
October 22nd, 6:00-8:00 pmWhat Polar Bears Can Hear and WhyConservationists Should CareDr Ann Bowles, a senior research scientist atHubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute in SanDiego, will present a manifesto on the impor-tance of sensory ecology in conservation, par-ticularly as it relates to our beloved Polar Bear.Ann is part of a group of scientists testing thehearing of polar bears to try to find outwhether the noises associated with meltingArctic ice could affect their ability to survive.
There will be no Nov and Dec potluck mixersdue to the 4th Thursday of the month
falling on/near Thanksgiving andChristmas respectively.
SINGLES ORIENTATIONWednesday September 9th 6:30-7:30PMA good way to find your interests. Meetingfeatures Sierra Singles events/activities, discus-sion of questions and overview of Sierra ClubChapter. No reservations needed.Location: Mission Valley Branch Library,Seminar Room A, 2123 Fenton Parkway, SDContact: E. L. Lotecka,[email protected], or 760.533.2725.
SINGLES BOARD MEETINGMonday September 14th, 6:30-7:30 PMHeres your chance to share ideas for theSingles Section. The meeting is primarily busi-ness rather than social, but some membersbrown bag and chat starting at 6 PM.Volunteer opportunities available. You cansign-up online through
www.meetup.com/Sierra-Singles.Location: Chapter Office #105Contact: E. L. Lotecka,[email protected] or 760.533.2725.
20's & 30's Single Sierrans(For singles age 20-39)
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s
A section of the San Diego Chapter
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San Diego ChapterGlobal WarmingCommittee UpdateThe 2009 Climate Protection Report on
San Diego, Chula Vista. Solana Beach, El
Cajon, La Mesa, Coronado and Del Mar
is available to read at the Chapter office or
online at www.sandiego.sierraclub.org. Onthe basis of the surveys and report.
Chula Vista was chosen for our 2009
"Cool Cities" for its climate action plan to
reduce its community-wide carbon emis-
sions 20% below its 1990 levels by 2010.
Chula Vista is also a leader in water con-
servation, solid waste disposal, city use of
alternative-fuel vehicles, alternative energy
sources, green buildings and "smart
growth" design principles.
The cities of San Diego and Solana Beach
were awarded honorable mentions fortheir excellent climate protection leader-
ship.
The Global Warming Committees mem-
bers have taken part in the "Sunrise
Powerlink" campaign, the California Air
Resources Boards AB 32 Scoping Plan
and recycling among other issues. We are
currently sponsoring and engaged in the
Chapters "Pull the Plug" campaign.
There is much more we could do, so if
you are interested in the climate change
issue, please join us to volunteer. We needyou! For more information call
Donald Lee at (858) 643-0024 .
1st FRIDAY POTLUCK & MOVIE NIGHT
September 4thPotluck 6:00 pm & Movie 6:30pm
Blue Gold: World Water Wars (90 minutes)Audience Choice winner as the BestEnvironmental Film of the 2008 VancouverInternational Film Fest, this movie is based onthe groundbreaking book Blue Gold: The Fightto Stop the Corporate Theft of the World'sWater. Corporate giants, private investors andcorrupt governments vie for control of ourdwindling fresh water supply, promptingprotests, law suits, and revolutions from citi-zens fighting for the right to survive.
October 2ndPotluck 6:00 pm & Movie 6:30pmKing Corn: You Are What You Eat (90 minutes)Described by the Boston Globe as "Enormouslyentertaining! Moral, socio-economic odysseythrough the American food system," King Cornshows how--and why--whenever you eat ahamburger or drink a soda you're really con-
suming ...corn.
Location: Chapter OfficeSponsor: International CommitteeContact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721
1st SATURDAY FAMILY NATURE ACTIVITYSeptember 5th & Oct 3rd, 10:00am - 11:30amEasy & educational conservation, ecology, andnature activities. All are welcome, includingpregnant women, people with babies, small,older children, seniors, and those wanting aslow-paced outdoor experience.Locations: Primarily in parks, beaches, andpublic areas.
Sponsor: Family CommitteeContact: Jennifer Douglas Vettel,
[email protected](email preferred); 858-344-5490 cell
3rd FRIDAY MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAMSeptember 18th, 7:30 pm
Life at Penguin Ranch AntarticaOctober 16th, 7:30 pmHow to Keep Your Garden Free FromGiant AnacondasOur outstanding monthly travelogues orlecture/slide shows and chapter news.See the ad on page 10 for more details.Location: Joyce Beers Center,3900 Vermont St in Hillcrest.Sponsor: San Diego ChapterContact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773
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Inner City Outings:9 Years As Part of the Solution
The primary mission of ICO is to get kids
outside, submerse them in nature and allow
them to experience things they would not see
in the city. We hope this provides positivememories they will take with them as they
grow into environmental stewards of the next
generation. To further this mission, at the
end of each outing we gather in a circle andshare what each of us liked (or disliked)
about the trip. On some outings, the answers
tend to be the same: after a long, hot hike in
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park that was fol-lowed by time at Green Valley Falls, every
child picked playing in thewater as the best part of
the day. And at the end ofa hike to the top of
Stonewall Peak, nearly
every child picked the view
from the top as the bestpart. On other outings,
however, we are fortunate
enough to experience so
many different interesting,memorable and sometimes
unexpected things that the
"best" part of the trip turnsout to be different for eachof the children. One such
outing was a two-night
camping trip we took in
mid-July to the Laguna Mountains withPromise Charter School.
Despite the heat, we did plenty of hiking
(some 13 miles over the weekend) and saw a
wide variety of what the area has to offer.And what children said was their favorite part
of the outing reflected that natural diversity.
One child liked best the view late in the day
from Fosters Point when the surroundingmountain peaks were illuminated by the set-
ting sun, while another liked best the night-
time view of the stars when we returned to
Fosters Point several hours later, while othersliked best the three scorpions that our flash-
lights spotted in the trail on the hike to the
point. One childs favorite part of the week-
end was hiking to our camp site on Fridayafternoon from the Sunset Ridge trailhead
some three miles away, while another child
was more impressed by the grazing cattle that
we passed along the trail as we approachedBig Laguna Lake. Being at the top of Garnet
Peak early Sunday morning before the heat of
the day kicked in was tops for one child,
while another really liked the Coast HornedLizard that their teacher found during the
hike up the mountain. In its early morning
coolness, the lizard allowed itself to be held
for photos by several of the children beforebeing sent on its way back to the chaparral.
Much to the delight of my inner herpetolo-
gist, one of the childrens favorite part of the
weekend was the very large (and very agitat-ed) Southern Pacific Rattlesnake that loudly
rattled its displeasure at having its breakfast
of ground squirrel interrupted by our hike as
it crawled off the trail and into the scrub oak
with its head held high,making quite clear who was
in charge of the situation.
The freshly killed groundsquirrel it left behind pro-
vided a teaching opportuni-
ty about what these snakes
eat (although my holding itscarcass up for inspection
was not listed as a highlight
by any of the kids), before
being tossed in the generaldirection of where the rat-
tlesnake had gone (and
where I hoped it wouldcontinue its meal in soli-
tude).
And yes, some of the kids
did say their favorite part of the trip was the
time spent swimming at Green Valley Falls
(the nearest flowing water to our camp site),where we went after the rattlesnake hike.
With the thermometer hitting well above 90
degrees by mid-afternoon, who could argue
with that choice? Another childs favoritepart of the weekend was learning how to
whistle using an acorn cap.
From stars to scorpions, from peak-bagging
to rattlesnake watching, and from whistling toswimming, each child described his or her
favorite part of the weekend in a unique way.
These are the outings that remind me how
each one of us experiences the outdoors in adifferent way, and how each of us takes some-
thing unique from it. And, for me, watching
these kids enjoy (and learn from) each of
these new experiences was the best part of theweekend. Although the rattlesnake was pretty
cool too.
Bill TaylerSan Diego, ICO Co-Chair
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Inner City Outings (ICO) is aSierra Club outreach program thatprovides free wilderness experiencesto urban youth, to help them realizethe wonders of exploring the out-doors, develop the skills to do itsafely, and nurture a desire toprotect natural spaces.Please visit our website at
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/.New Volunteer Orientations6:30 to 7:30 PM every 3rd Thursdayof the month, at the San DiegoChapter office: 8304 ClairemontMesa Blvd., Suite 101. Anyone interested in ICO is welcome to attend.Please contact Jim Davis for moreinformation: [email protected] or call760-739-8407.
Join us on an ICO Trip Want tosee us in action? Join us as a guest
on a day trip. Please check the ICOcalendar at http://sandiego.sierra-club.org/ico/ and contact the leaderlisted for more information.
How to Donate We appreciateyour support helping us to provideexciting, safe adventures free ofcharge. To receive a tax credit foryour donation, please make yourcheck payable to "Sierra ClubFoundation/San Diego ICO" andsend to:
San Diego ICO
c/o Mike Gilligan, 906 Hayes Ave.,San Diego, CA 92101.
Contact info for this article:Bill Tayler, e-mail:[email protected]
ICOs Need For Used Gear
Your Used Gear Can Help
Kids Explore The Outdoors!
Please consider donating
your used hiking and
camping gear to Inner CityOutings. We especially are
in need of small sizes of
hiking shoes and boots with
life left in them.
To donate, contact Bill Tayler [email protected] for your support!
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee meets the 3rd Wednesdayof every month at 6:30pmChair Joe Zechman (2010)(619) 709-6268 [email protected] Chair Carolyn Chase (2009)(858) 272-2930 [email protected] Chrissy Magee (2009)(858) 635-8908 [email protected] Larry Klaasen(619) 582-7407 [email protected] Grubb (2009)(760) 753-0273 [email protected] Klaasen (2010)(619) 582-7407 [email protected] Schmidt (2009)(858) 794-8919 [email protected] Stevens (2010)(858) 673-0891 [email protected]
NORTH COUNTY GROUP (NCG) (INLAND)The NCG Executive Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday ofthe month. Contact Chair for time and location.Chair Pattie Warnick(760) 788-2106 [email protected] Chair George Greer(760) 788-5450 [email protected] Ken Quigley760-723-4425 [email protected] (Wilderness Basics Course) Jeff Marchand
(760) 728-8220 [email protected] COUNTY COASTAL GROUPThe "Coasters" meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pmEncinitas Community CenterChair Dave Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected]
INNER CITY OUTINGSCall or check website for meeting informationhttp://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICOCo-Chair Bill Tayler, 858-272-8574,[email protected]
Co-Chair Ed Barber, [email protected]
SECTIONS
Younger Sierrans -20s & 30s Singleswww.sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s
BicycleCall for meeting information: Tom Yager(760) 470-0187 [email protected]/bicycle
FamilyJennifer Douglas(858) 344-5490 [email protected]
PhotographyJonathan Fennell [email protected]/photoclub
SinglesE.L. Lotecka (760) 533-2725Meet 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm Chapter Office #105
CONSERVATION COMMITTEEMeets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pmChair Renee Owens - [email protected]
CoastalCall for meeting information Joanne Pearson(858) 459-7041 [email protected]
DesertCall for meeting information: Larry Klaasen(619) 582-7407 [email protected]
Forest & WildernessMeets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30pmCall for location: David Voss
(760) 717-8823 [email protected] Paxton(760) 744-3282 [email protected]
Global WarmingMeets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30pmCall for location: Donald Lee (858) 643-0024Jean Costa (619) 463-0721
InternationalMeets the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30pmCall for location: Jean Costa(619) 463-0721
Land UseCall for meeting informationJeanette Hartman(619) 318-6634 [email protected]
Parks
Call for meeting information: Devore Smith(619) 286-8905
Seals CampaignCall for meeting information.Ellen Shively(619) 479-3412 [email protected]
Smart Energy Solutions Task ForceDave Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected]
TransportationMike Bullock(760) 754-8025 Call for meeting information
WaterCall for meeting information: Ed Kimura(858) 569-2025 [email protected]
Webmaster (ConsCom)Dave [email protected]
WildlifeCall for meeting information: Rennee Owens619-447-4979 [email protected]
OUTINGS COMMITTEEMeets quarterly, call for informationChair Jim Matlock (858) 505-2385
Bus TripsMike Fry (858) 748-5166
Chapter Outings Leadership Training (COL)Skip Forsht(858) 272-4495 [email protected]
Leadership Review & Safety CommitteeMarty Stevens(858) 673-0891 [email protected]
MountaineeringByron Cook(619) 888-2831 [email protected]
Pacific Coast TrailOccasional work partiesRob Langsdorf(858) 459-1726
SkiMeets the 2nd Tuesday of month 6pm (November- April)Mike Fry (858) 748-5166
Wednesday in the MountainsCall for information: Dale Laney (619) [email protected]
Wilderness Basics Course (WBC)WBC Information Line(858) 467-5074 [email protected] Marchand (WBC N. County)(760) 728-8220 [email protected]
STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Foster LodgeMeets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm atChapter Office (No meeting in December)RSVP for pre-meeting dinner toMary Eggen (858) 453-1615For lodge Information call:Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188
4th Thursday MixersJan Schalkwijk (619) 269-0329
FundraisingMeets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00pmRichard Miller (858) 569-6005
Hi Sierran NewsletterMeets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pmCommittee Chair Ellen [email protected]
LibrarianBobbi Weaver (leave message at Chapter office)(858) 569-6005
MembershipRichard Miller (858) [email protected]
Monthly ProgramMannie Kugler (619) 585-3773
Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW)Lee Siegel (619) 583-3261Barry Hite (Assistant)[email protected]
PoliticalCall for meeting information:Carolyn Chase (858) [email protected]
Committee & Contact Information
San Diego Chapter8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111On the north side & just west of the 163.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00pm 5:00pmPhone: 858-569-6005Chapter Coordinator: Cheryl Reiff email: [email protected] Coordinator: Richard Miller email: [email protected]
Meetings are held at the Sierra Club office or conference room unless otherwise indicated.