OFFICIAL BALLOT

Voter Guidelines
All votes are secret. Membership numbers are verified, but the name of the voter is never disclosed. If your number is not on the ballot, the ballot will be disqualified. Ballots without membership numbers will be invalid. The ballot on this page of this newsletter is to elect new members to the San Diego Chapters Executive Committee (ExCom). The Executive Committee governs and acts on behalf of the chapter. It is the key committee that makes important policy decisions and sets priorities for the chapter. FIVE (5) candidates will be elected to serve a two year term. VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE (5). Writein candidates are allowed. Membership numbers are required. All ballots (last page in the newsletter) must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2001, at our office, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego 92104. Fold the ballot and put it in an evelope addressed San Diego Sierra Club to: MEMBERSHIP Number_______________________ ExCom Elections Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter Joint Membership? YES 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104

Fold Fold Fold All votes are secret. Membership numbers are verified, but the name of the voter is never disclosed. If your number is not on the ballot, the ballot will be disqualified. Membership#: If you misplaced your membership card with your number, check either the Hi Sierran or the Sierra magazine label which should include your 8digit membership number. (As a last resort, call the office at 2991743 and they can look it up on the computer for you.) See pages 16 through 17 for candidates statements. This ballot elects new members to the San Diego Chapters Executive Committee. The Executive Committee governs and acts on behalf of the Chapter. FIVE (5) candidates will be elected to serve a twoyear term. VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE (5). Writein candidates are allowed. Membership numbers are required. Ballots without membership numbers will be invalid. All ballots must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2001. Fold and put in an envelope addressed to ExCom Elections, Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104. Fold Fold For election committee only: Membership number verified? Fold YES

Vote for no more than 5. Make sure you have written your membership number at top of page.
Voter #1 Voter # 2 if joint membership

2001 Official Ballot

Wanda Jackson

Wanda Jackson Ellen Shively Devore Smith Robert Simmons John Hartley Robert C. Coates OTHER _______________
please print writein candidate clearly

Official Ballot

Official Ballot

Ellen Shively Devore Smith Robert Simmons John Hartley Robert C. Coates OTHER _______________
please print writein candidate clearly

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October 11, Thursday, 7p.m.

Planning a Successful Conservation Campaign

Sierra Club Office - 3820 Ray Street
This will be a training workshop led by our chapter's canyon preservation organizer, Eric Bowlby, and our conservation coordinator, Geoffrey Smith. Topics will include: establishing goals and strategy, identifying key decision makers, creating a theme and timeline and much more! To RSVP or for more information, contact CAL Chair, John Hartley At 6192998870 or hartley2k@aol.com

Foster Lodge needs Maintenance Chair

We have a need to fill a vacancy on the Foster Lodge Committee. Our maintenance chair is moving on to tackle the energy crisis with the Sierra Club. The Foster Lodge is seeking individuals with maintenance or construction abilities to fill the maintenance chair on the Foster Lodge Committee. Become part of the team that manages and maintains the lodge in the beautiful Laguna Mountains. For information call either Dan Perkins at 760-634-2963 or Patrick Jones at 619-469-1608.

FOSTER LODGE HOLISTIC WEEKEND RETREAT in the LAGUNA MOUNTAINS

October 26-27-28
Activities include yoga, nutrition, spiritual healing, hikes, music, great food and much more!

fun This dra i ise s an r fo imp rt he ortan t Ch apt er.

Sign up early by Sept. 30 and pay only $75 (fee increases to $85 after Sept. 30). Don't miss the fun. Call Bob Spahle today at 619-224-8990 for more information or mail your registration fee and self-addressed-stamped envelope to: Bob Spahle, 5076 Saratoga, Apt. #8, San Diego, CA 92107.
Name:______________________________________________________________________ Number of persons:_______________ Address:___________________________________________________________________Amount enclosed:__________________ Telephone:___________________________________________________________________ $75 per person ($85 after Sept. 30)

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To schedule an event at Foster Lodge: Large Cabin - Dianne Peitila 858-274-3100 Small Cabin-Susan Parrish 619-478-5188 Special Events - Bob Spahle 6192248990 Lodge Chair - Patrick Jones 619-469-1608
Foster Lodge Closed Weekends - Due to special reserved events, the Foster Lodge Cabins will be closed during the following weekends in the year 2001: Sept. 6,7,8; Oct 26, 27. 28; and Dec 1,2,3.

Foster Lodge

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the Laguna Mountains 12 mi. north of I8 on Sunrise Highway, across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground. The lodge consists of two cabins. The small one is open from 10 a.m.. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club members and their guests (see fee schedule above). The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club groups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Please call the events scheduler for reservations if you are interested in renting the large cabin. The deposit per night is $140 for Sierra Club groups and $240 per night for non-club groups. This fee covers the first 20 people in your group. Both cabins are fully equipped and have everything except showers, bedding and food. Enjoy your weekend!

FEES (with membership card)

Members Guests Adults (612) Adults (612) Day use: $5 $4 $8 $6 Family: $15 included $25 Included Overnight: $7 $5 $12 $8 Family: $22 included $38 Included Foster Lodge Committee Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information call Mary Eggen at 858-453-1615.

Host Training and Host Refresher course:

Sept. 7-8-9 at the Foster Lodge. If you did not attend the May refresher course, you must attend this one to maintain your host status. Call Susan Parrish at 619-478-5188 to confirm your attendance. WEEKEND WORK PARTIES: Call Dan Perkins now at 7606342963 to sign up and help out!

Car Pool Information

For environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car pooling. However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, although members may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL and other trip participants may (or may not) be present at an arranged car pool location. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for the drivers or the vehicles. Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is based on typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents per mile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents per mile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls, entrance or parking fees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you should still pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost. El Cajon Car Pool. Take I-8 to Second Street exit. Go south one block to Oakdale Avenue. Park on Oakdale. We meet on the SW corner of Second and Oakdale. Grossmont Car Pool. Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and turn left. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exit Jackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Ride is next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restaurants half of the lot). Mira Mesa Car Pool. From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Take the first right into the Park & Ride lot. Mission Valley Car Pool. Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp. Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Camino de la Reina. Meet near the SE corner of Camino del Este and Camino de la Reina. Page 20 San Diego Chapter September/October 2001 HI SIERRAN

Grading System
The grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part, a capital letter, refers to the difficulty of the trip; the second part, a number, states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest day; and the last part, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day.
Difficulty Elevation Change E Easy This is the number of miles, A less than 500 ft. M Moderate rounded to the nearest mile, B 500-1,000 ft. H Hard traveled on the longest day C 1,001-2,000 ft. S Strenuous of the trip. D 2,001-3,000 ft. V Very Strenuous E over 3,000 ft. EXAMPLE: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going 8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to 2,000 ft. (C) in any one day. Mileage

Outing Leaders Contacts

Outings Chair: Jim Matlock 8587484634 Outings Editor: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 (email hiknlady@aol.com) Master Calendar/COL Data Base/HS Outings Coordinator: Jim McCleary 8582788737 (email jim@jimmc.com) North County Car Pool. Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, go west toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behind McDonalds. Rancho Bernardo Car Pool. Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Road on Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than from Mission Valley.

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SEP 1/SAT/9 a.m. TRAINING SIGNUP DEADLINE Signups begin at 9 a.m. today for Outing Leader training. See instructions elsewhere in this issue. SEP 2/SUN/M8B DEL MAR TO LA JOLLA VILLAGE SQUARE Ldr: Witold Martynowicz 858-558-8327 Asst: Needed We will car shuttle to Del Mar from the La Jolla Village Square area and start hiking back along the bluff in Del Mar, then through Torrey Pines, across Blacks Beach and through the UCSD campus back to our original meeting point. Wear comfortable shoes; bring water and your lunch. Call for reservations. SEP 5/WED/H4B MOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOP Ldr: Al Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed I-15 to Rancho Penasquitos/Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn left; drive 3 miles and park along side of road. Trailhead is on west side of road. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart at 5:55 p.m., unless evening rain cancels. SEP 8/SAT/E2A MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK Ldr: Kris Andrysiak 858-278-8737 Asst: Jim McCleary Start your Saturday morning with a leisurely 1.5 mile stroll along one of the parks easier trails, the Visitors Center Loop. We will stop at the river in a couple of places to enjoy the setting and a light snack. Bring a quart of water, sturdy shoes, snack (if desired) and a happy attitude. Well meet at 9 a.m. For reservations and location, call leader 4-9 p.m. SEP 8/SAT/M6A BIRDS & BEASTS: PENASQUITOS CANYON DUSK HIKE Ldr: Brian Swanson 760-749-5453 Asst: Needed Dusk is a great time to be on the trail. Most human visitors have gone home, while the animals are most active. Deer, rattlesnakes and bats are frequently seen. Learn about the natural history of San Diegos most beautiful coastal canyon as we hike to the waterfall. Bring sturdy boots, flashlight, warm clothing and water for this brisk hike. Limited to 20. Hike 5:30 8:30 p.m. Call for required reservation and directions.

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NEW National Sierra Club POLICY for Outings

In order to participate on one of the Sierra Clubs outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/ chapter/forms/ or call 415-9775630. In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

SEP 8/SAT/M12 SOAPSTONE GRADE LOOP AND STONEWALL PEAK Ldr: Becky Graul 619-255-9368 Asst: Kurt Weiss Incredible view, new friends, and fun await ambitious early morning hikers. Call leader for signup and details. SEP 8/SAT/H12C DEVILS SLIDE - ROUND VALLEY Ldr: Rachel Barsman 619-237-1124 Asst: Sandra Darany This hike will be at a moderate pace through lush forests and fern covered valleys near the town of Idylwild. Well meet early in San Diego to carpool for the 2-hour drive, and there may be an optional dinner stop afterward. Group size will be limited to 12. Please call leader on Sunday, Sept. 2nd between 6-9 p.m. to sign up. SEP 8/SAT/V17E HIGH MEADOW SPRINGS & ALTO DIABLO Ldr: Ted Sledzinski 858-277-1238 sledzin@spawar.navy.mil Asst: COL Needed Explore the mountain springs on this loop trip along the 10,000-foot high backbone of Old Greyback San Gorgonio. Moderately fast pace on occasionally steep and loose trail. Visit Alto Diablo and other trailside peaks. Car shuttle required. E-mail preferred. Daytime: 619-553-2007 SEP 9/SUN/E4A SCRIPPS RANCH TRAILS Ldr: Mark Vogt 858-831-0067 mvogt@ieee.org Asst: Mike Fry Enjoy a refreshing morning hike on urban trails close to home. Bring water and snacks. Call 6-9 p.m. or e-mail after Aug. 27 to sign up.

SEP 9/SUN/M4B DALEY RANCH CHAPARRAL LOOP Ldr: David Butler 760-489-8842 Asst: Angie Butler Take I-15 to El Norte Parkway exit (north Escondido). Go 3 miles east to Dixon Lake sign. Turn left on La Honda; go up hill, park outside main entrance. Wear shoes with traction, sun protection, and bring water. We depart at 9:30 a.m.; rain cancels. NCG annual picnic follows (see Activities). Picnickers may want to pay $1 and park in the first parking lot inside the park. SEP 12/WED/M5B LOS PEASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858-450-4123 Asst: Glenn Dunham A fast, conditioning hike in Penasquitos Canyon, leaving the west end parking lot on Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Rain cancels. SEP 12/WED/M8B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412 Asst: Needed We begin a new season with our traditional potluck lunch on Middle Peak in the Cuyamacas. Bring food to share. Meet at 9 a.m. at dirt parking lot on the right 1.5 miles north of Paso Picacho Campground where Hwy 79 makes a sharp turn to the right. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15.

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SEP 12/WED/H7B IRON MOUNTAIN Ldr: Al Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed I-15 to Rancho Penasquitos Blvd/ Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn right, park on east side of road. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart at 5:55 p.m., unless evening rain cancels. SEP 12/WED/H8C FORTUNA MOUNTAINS- MISSION TRAILS PARK Ldr: Rachel Barsman 619-237-1124 Asst: Ensie Pourmalek After -work conditioning hike on west side of Mission Trails Regional Park starting at end of Clairemont Mesa Rd. Constant, rolling hills and steep climb North Fortuna peak will give us a great workout. Well have to walk at a fairly fast pace with few breaks to finish by dark (no running). Please bring water, snack, light jacket, and a flashlight. Call leader by Sept. 9th to sign up. SEP 13-18/THU-TUE/H12D KINGS CYN-RAE LOOP Ldr: Mark Brown 619-980-6830 Asst: Byron Cook Kings Canyon was called the other Yosemite by John Muir. On this fournight, exploratory backpack, well make a side trip to the beautiful Sixty Lake Basin. Call 7 to 9 p.m. SEP 15-16/SAT-SUN/E0A BLAIR VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMP Ldr: Edward Earl 858-635-9361 Assistant: Needed This primitive desert car camp will focus on observing celestial wonders through binoculars and telescopes. Features include planets, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae, and the spectacular summer Milky Way. Call leader for information and sign-up. SEP 15/SAT/E3A CREST CANYON (DEL MAR) DAY HIKE - FAMILY SECTION Ldr: Bob Muldrew 858-292-8405 This will be a short morning hike in a canyon (near the coast) between Del Mar and Del Mar Heights. A few years ago, this S area reconfigured to reAN was DIEGO pair severe erosion. This open space is very welcome in a metropolitan reATURAL ISTORY gion. Bring snacks/lunch to eat unUSEUM der the shade of a Torrey Pine. Phone for details and reservations.

SEP 17/MON/ 9: p.m. SIGNUP DEADLINE FOR TRAINING Absolute deadline to sign up for Outing Leader training. See instructions on page 28 in this issue. SEP 19/WED/M3B TORREY PINES Ldr: Al Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed Take I-5 to Carmel Valley Rd exit. Drive west to Pacific Coast Highway 101; turn left. Drive to Torrey Pines State Reserve entrance, park on right, outside entrance. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring flashlight, jacket, snack, and water. We depart at 5:55 p.m., unless evening rain cancels. SEP 19/WED/M7B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Pat Gifford 858-453-4595 Asst: Lois Day Up Stonewall Peak on a shady trail with 360-degree view of our domain from the top. Meet 9 a.m. at West Mesa paved parking lot on Hwy 79 in Cuyamaca State Park. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. SEP 22/SAT/M6A BIRDS & BEASTS: PENASQUITOS CANYON DUSK HIKE Ldr: Brian Swanson 760-749-5453 Asst: Needed 5:30-8:30 p.m. See Sept. 8 writeup for details. Call after Sept. 8th for reservation and directions. SEP 22/SAT/M5B STONEWALL PEAK (FAMILY SECTION) Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Needed Family fun in Cuyamaca State Park for kids ages 7-10 and parents. All SIMPLY meet at Paso Picacho campground ranger booth at 9 a.m. ($5 fee). Kid-paced hike up an 800' forested trail with scenic, accommodating switchbacks; panorama at top. Approximately 1-hour drive from Mission Valley. Directions: I-8 east to Hwy 79 North to Paso Picacho Campground (or Hwy 78 through Julian, Hwy 79 South). Bring hiking shoes, 2 quarts H2O per person, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lunch.

SEP 23-29/SUN-SAT/M8A EAST OF BRYCE, UTAH CAR CAMP Ldr: Carol Murdock 619-463-1279 Asst: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593 This is a dry car camp and we will hike through beautiful narrow canyons at a leisurely pace. Travel is along Skutumpah Rd to Willis Creek Narrows, & Lick Wash in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Buckskin Gulch-Wire Pass in Paria Cyn-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Send SASE after July 31 for trip sheet to leader at: 9960 Jay Ct., Santee, CA 92071. SEP 23/SUN/H7C LAWSON & GASKILL PEAKS Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Ensie Pourmalek Steady paced hike up interesting, pretty peaks with some rock climbing and a cave to explore. Outstanding place on a ledge for lunch, views of Lake Barrett, Lawson Valley and the Eiffel Tower. Very FIT hikers bring 2 quarts H2O, grub, boots. Simply meet at El Cajon Park N Ride 8:30 a.m. (listed on page 20 in this publication). SEP 23-24/SAT-SUN/V13E SAN JACINTO BACKPACK Ldr: Ted Sledzinski 858-277-1238 sledzin@spawar.navy.mil Asst: COL Needed Six mile (one way) backpack with 2300 ft elevation gain along the Fuller Ridge to Little Round Valley. Excursions to San Jacinto or other local peaks. Optional (14 mile round trip) hike to Tramway restaurant. Optional pre-dawn hike to watch the sunrise. Optional car camp on Friday, Sept. 22. Early start on Saturday. Moderately fast pace. E-mail preferred. Daytime: 619-553-2007. SEP 26/WED/E6A WED IN MTNS Ldr: Lois Day 619-289-1747 Asst: needed Hike along north shores of Lake Hodges on flat terrain. Meet behind Chevron Gas Station on Via Rancho Pkwy off I-15 (opposite North County Fair). Car pools leave Mission Valley at 8 a.m., El Cajon at 7:45.

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SEP 26/WED/H4B MOUNT WOODSON NORTH LOOP Ldr: Al Fein 858-679-7920 Asst: Needed I-15 to Rancho Penasquitos/Poway Rd exit. Drive east 8.8 miles to Hwy 67. Turn left, drive 3 miles and park along side of road. Trailhead is on west side of road. Wear shoes with traction, no aerobic tennis shoes! Bring jacket, flashlight, and water. We depart at 5:55 p.m., unless evening rain cancels. SEP 29/SAT/M7C WEST MESA LOOP Ldr: Alice Fichandler 619-226-6083 Asst: Bill Eddy Join us for a moderately paced loop hike in the Cuyamacas with beautiful views and a fair amount of shade. Bring lunch, good hiking boots, 2 quarts of water and layered clothing. Rain cancels. Carpool meets at Grossmont Park & Ride at 8:30 a.m. To sign up, call leader between 8-10 p.m. beginning Sept. 23. Group limited to 15. SEP 29/SAT 6:30 A.M/H12D SAN JACINTO PEAK DAY HIKE Ldr: Sharon Rhodes 619-482-2113 Asst: Pauline Jimenez Come join us in hiking the easy (?) way up to San Jacinto Peak from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Will see great views from both the peak and the Tramway (cost approximately $20 - AAA and military discounts available). Wear sturdy boots and bring three quarts of water and lunch. Fifteen hiker limit. Call leader for meeting location, reservations, and information, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 24. SEP 29/SAT/H14E TWO TAHQUITZ LOOP HIKE Ldr: Lawrence Carleton 858-5789427 Asst: Paul Gardner Pleasant autumn hike from Humber Park via Maxwell and South Ridge Trails making most of the days altitude gain to Tahquitz Peak (HPS, 8846). Conditions permitting, well continue to Red Tahquitz (HPS, 8738) via PCT and cross-country before returning via Tahquitz Meadow and Devils Slide to Humber Park. Total gain and loss ca. 3500 ft. Phone leader for details and screening.

SEP 30/SUN/E2A SLOW & EASY LAGUNA HIKE Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed Slow, scenic hike in Laguna Mtn Rec Area, altitude 6000 ft. Two miles, gentle hills, Wooded Hill Trail. Fabulous vistas, woodsy feeling. Good for adult beginners. Bring lunch, one quart water, jacket, sturdy shoes, sun protection. Parking and carpool expenses shared. Group maximum 16. Rain cancels. Snack stop after hike. Carpool meets at 10 a.m. To register, call leader 7-9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 25. SEP 30/SUN/M6C BLACK MOUNTAIN (IN PENASQUITOS) Ldr: Mark Vogt 858-831-0067 mvogt@ieee.org Asst: Craig Denson Enjoy a moderately paced morning hike with a great view of north county. Bring water and snacks. Call 6-9 p.m. or e-mail after Sept. 10 to sign up. SEP 30/SUN/V26E SAN GORGONIO MARATHON HIKE Ldr: Ted Sledzinski 858-277-1238 sledzin@spawar.navy.mil Asst: Diane Purkey Explore the backbone of Old Greyback the largest piece of subalpine wilderness south of the Sierra Nevada. Earn the Nine Peaks patch. Dawn to dusk. Fast paced. Optional car camp or motel. Car shuttle required. E-mail preferred. Daytime: 619-553-2007. OCT 1/ MON/E4A MOONLIGHT ON THE BAY Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed 6:30 p.m. View airport public art (must pass through airport security), then stroll along bay for postcardquality views of full moon over city. DIRECTIONS: Exit I-5 at San Diego Airport exit. Follow airport signs; stay in left lane. Turn left at Spanish Landing sign (Thos. Bros. 1288 E-1) at traffic light. Bring $2 donation for local Sierra Club conservation projects. Rain cancels. No pets please.

OCT 3/WED/M5B LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128 or 858-450-4123 Asst: Glenn Dunham A fast conditioning hike in Penasquitos Canyon leaving the west end parking lot on Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Rain cancels. OCT 3/WED/M13B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Edmonda Bowen 858-277-5593 Asst: Needed Meet 8:30 a.m. at Park & Ride at junction of I-8 and Hwy 79 to shuttle to Penny Pines on Sunrise Hwy (S-1) at milepost 27.3. We will hike the Indian Hill trail mostly downhill to Sweetwater Bridge in the Cuyamacas. If too hot, well just do Granite Springs. Call leader for sign-up. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Bring National Park Adventure Pass or fee. OCT 4-8/THU-SUN/H12D HAVASU FALLS (GRAND CANYON) Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: David Rapp Arizonas Shangri-La for 10 seasoned, fit, wild-eyed backpackers. Dayhike to Colorado River. Carpool Group A ($42 Havasupai Indian Reservation fee) returns Sunday; Group B ($52.50) Monday (Columbus Day). Send two SASEs and NONREFUNDABLE check to Paul Gardner, 3703 Camino Del Rio S., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108. OCT 6/SAT/E6A TIERRASANTA TO MISSION TRAILS VISITORS CENTER DAY HIKE FAMILY SECTION Ldr: Bob Muldrew 858-292-8405 Asst: We will start (early morning) at the Tierrasanta Community Park, walk through strip open space to Mission Trails Regional Park, down the hill to the San Diego River, cross the river (without getting our feet wet), and hike to the Visitors Center to eat a bag lunch. After sight-seeing, we will return home. Hopefully, we will return by Noon-1 p.m.

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OCT 6-7/SAT-SUN/M6B CUYAMACA OAK AND PINE BACKPACK Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-299-3700 Asst: COL Needed Join us on this fun, rather easy backpack through meadow and forest. Relaxed days, optional dayhikes, wildlife watching Saturday evening. Kick back or explore. Call weekdays after 2 p.m. to reach me live, or leave a message 24 hours, including when to reach you after 2 p.m. Camp fee $2. Limited to 16 people. OCT 6/SAT/M5B LAGUNA RAMBLE Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed Scenic hike, leisurely pace in Laguna Mtn Rec Area, altitude 6000 ft. Five miles, gentle terrain, lakes, meadow. Suitable for beginners. Bring lunch, water, jacket, sturdy shoes, sun protection. Parking and carpool expenses shared. Limited to 16 adults. Snack stop after hike. Carpool meets in town at 9:30 a.m. To register, call leader 7-9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2. OCT 7/SUN/E5A SAN ELIJO LAGOON Ldr: Jill Hacker 760-438-2768 Asst: Needed Come see herons, egrets and other birds along the salt marsh and coastal sage brush trail. Well walk at a moderate pace along this flat trail. Meet at 8:30 a.m. sharp at the trailhead at the north end of Rios Ave in Solana Beach. Rain cancels. Bring a quart of water. See you there. OCT 7/SUN/M5B SYCAMORE CANYON OPEN SPACE PRESERVE (SOUTHEAST OF POWAY) Ldr: Shelley Archer 858-695-3552 sarcher@san.rr.com Asst: Tina Pollock Come and enjoy the Preserve and the Goodan Ranch. Well pass through the Harville Memorial Oak Grove, where the Kumeyaay used to grind acorn meal. Sign-in/info. 4 p.m., start 4:15. Moderate/slower pace. Limited parking; carpooling encouraged. Max. 15 adults. Reservation required (before or on Oct. 6). Calls 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rain cancels.

OCT 10/WED/M7B WED IN MTNS (VOLCAN) Ldr: Robert Dietrich 619-589-5412 pibroch@home.com Asst: Edmonda Bowen Trek up newly extended County trail to Volcan summit a segment of the developing San Dieguito trail system. Finish with sinful ice cream-topped pies in historic Julian. Car pools leave Mission Valley at 8 a.m. Rendezvous for all participants at Dudleys Bakery, Santa Ysabel (State Hwys 78 and 79 intersection). OCT 13/SAT/E1A TRAIL BUILDING ON MATAGUAY SCOUT RANCH Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us to construct more new trail (no experience needed). We will be working on a new trail overlooking an oak-filled canyon. Exact work location will depend upon the size of the crew. Meet behind the Mataguay Conference Center. Call Rob for details and REQUIRED sign-up. OCT 13/SAT/M6A BIRDS & BEASTS: PENASQUITOS CANYON DUSK HIKE Ldr: Brian Swanson 760-749-5453 Asst: Needed 5-8 p.m. See Sept. 8 write-up for details. Call after Sept. 22 for reservation & directions. OCT 14/SUN/H14B DESCANSO TO GREEN VALLEY FALLS Ldr: Rachel Barsman 619-237-1124 Asst: Paul Gardner Short drive out to downtown Descanso to a trailhead that will take us to the southern part of Cuyamaca State Park. Loop hike at a moderately fast pace via Dead Horse Trail to Green Valley Campground where well have lunch at the falls; return by a different route. Please call leader on Sunday, Oct. 7 if youd like to sign up. Be prepared to discuss recent hiking experiences. OCT 15/MON DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP SKI OSTRANDER LAKE HUT IN 2002 See page 27 ad this issue. OCT 17/WED/M5B LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON EXERCISE HIKE Ldr: Jeanne Dunham 619-298-9128

or 858-450-4123 Asst: Glenn Dunham A fast conditioning hike in Penasquitos Canyon leaving the west end parking lot on Sorrento Valley Boulevard at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Rain cancels. OCT 17/WED/M9B WED IN MTNS Ldr: Wanda Zack 858-292-9136 Asst: Needed Meet 9 a.m. at West Mesa trailhead (second paved parking lot north of Park Headquarters) on Hwy 79. A moderate hike rich in Cuyamaca history. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. Rain cancels. OCT 19-21/FRI-SUN/E2B NATURE KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES See boxed ad this issue. OCT 19-21/FRI-SUN ARIZONA BLACK CANYON CANOE TRIP Ldr: Greg Moll gmoll@surfaceoptics.com Asst: Gwenda Humpherys 760-724-7698 GwendaAnn@aol.com The best of all trips will venture again. Canoe this beautiful 12-mile stretch of the canyon with hot pools and waterfalls. The trip starts at the Hoover Dam near Las Vegas, spending three days and two nights on the river. Starting time is 7:30 a.m. Friday. Boating experience with ability to swim is required. Send information sheet on water experience along with check for $70 made out to Sierra Singles and 2 large SASEs with telephone number to 1665 York Drive Vista, CA 92084. Reservations will be screened for experience and trip sheets will be sent to those who are on trip. Last day to join trip is Oct 12. Trip fee is non-refundable unless replacement is found. Pre-trip meeting will be held. Fee includes only canoe, life vest and permit. Reservations and calls through Asst. Leader. Trip is limited to 16. OCT 20/SAT/H7C WOODSON MOUNTAIN FROM POWAY LAKE Ldr: Dave Sommer 858-549-3733 dsommer@mailhost2.csusm.edu Asst: Needed Early morning hike up Fry/Koegel trail to Mt. Woodson. Take I-15, drive east 3.9 miles on Rancho Bernardo

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Road/Espola Road. Left on Poway Lake Road. From kiosk, road curves up hill to the right. Trailhead 0.3 miles from kiosk. Bring water, snacks and shoes with traction. Four and one half hour hike. Possible $4 fee per car. Call for start time. OCT 20/SAT/H11C KELLY DITCH TRAIL Ldr: Paul Gardner 619-390-1914 Asst: Ensie Pourmalek Park-like meadow, trees, bracken fer ns, shr ouded path to Lake Cuyamaca. Seasoned, FIT hikers. Bring 2-3 qts. H2O, lunch, boots, etc. SIMPLY MEET at Wm. Heise County Park at 8:30 a.m.: Hwy 78 east, or 79 via Santa Ysabel, to (right) Pine Hills Rd (west of Julian), left on Frisius to Ranger Station parking lot on right ($2 fee). Or carpool 7:30 a.m. at Rancho Penasquitos Park N Ride (listed in this publication). OCT 24/WED/M9C WED IN MTNS Ldr: Mac Downing 760-438-8764 Asst: Needed Enjoy Fall on the Pine Ridge Trail in the Cuyamacas. Meet at Sweetwater Bridge parking lot on Hwy 79, 0.2 miles north of Green Valley Campground at 9 a.m. Bring water, lunch; wear comfortable hiking shoes. Call leader if going directly to trailhead. Carpools leave Mission Valley 8 a.m., El Cajon 8:15. OCT 27/SAT/E1A CLIMBING AT BIG ROCK Ldr: Dennis Richards 619-296-6620 gohfrit@earthlink.net (preferred) Asst: Byron Cook Join us for a day of top-roped rock climbing at Big Rock. This restricted Outing is only open to experienced climbers, who have their own gear, and are Sierra Club members in good standing. Most of the climbing will be on sport routes ranging from 5.5 through 5.10a. E-mail or call leader; provide S.C. membership number and your expiration date. OCT 27/SAT/E4A SLOW & SCENIC CUYAMACA WALK Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed Slow, scenic walk in Stonewall Mine area, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Frequent stops. See mountain and lake vistas, photos of then and now, possible fall color. Deer

sightings almost guaranteed on this hike. Any age welcome. Group max 16. Carpool expenses shared. Rain cancels. To register, call leader 7-9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 23. Meet in town at 9:30 a.m. Bring lunch, water, jacket. OCT 27-28/SAT-SUN M6B TAMARISK REMOVAL WORK PARTY & CONSERVATION OUTING Ldr: Larry Klaasen 619-582-7407 Asst: Pat Klaasen Hike into two side canyons off Carrizo Wash: Jacumba Jim on Saturday and Cimarron on Sunday to check on and destroy any resprouting Tamarisk. Both canyons support springs that the Desert Bighorn Sheep use during the summer. Car camp under the stars in Carrizo Wash. Send a $10 deposit (made out to Sierra Club), refunded at roadhead, and SASE to leader, 4821 Louise Dr., San Diego, CA 92115. 4WD recommended, rain cancels. OCT 31/WED/E5A WED IN MTNS Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Needed A leisurely hike in Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the $1 per car lot at the west end of Mercy Rd at Black Mtn Rd. Carpools leave Mission Valley and El Cajon 8 a.m. OCT 31/WED/E9A WED IN MTNS Ldr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242 Asst: Edmonda Bowen Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. Visit the waterfall and enjoy this beautiful canyon. Creek crossings. Lunch in a sycamore grove. From I-15, turn west on Mercy Rd, go right on Black Mountain Rd, left on Canyonside Park Driveway, and proceed 0.4 mile to Ranch House parking lot. Meet here at 8:30 a.m. Car pools leave El Cajon and Mission Valley 8 a.m. NOV 1/THUR 6:30 p.m./M6C FORTUNA MTN EXPLORATORY Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-8743644 woolhike@san.rr.com Asst: Ensie Pourmalek Evening hike by moonlight to the top of Fortuna Mtn. Moderate to hard pace. Bring flashlight, layered clothing, one quart water and sturdy shoes. Call leader for sign-up and info.

NOV 3/SAT/E2A TRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCH Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building new trail (no experience needed), between the Pacific Crest Trail near Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. We will work on a hillside with views across the Warner Valley. Meet at the Barrel Springs Turn out where the PCT crosses S-22 at 9 a.m. Call Rob for details & REQUIRED sign-up. NOV 3/SAT/M8B AGUA TIBIA WILDERNESS/CUTCA TRAIL WORK Ldr: Gail Hanna 858-272-5141 gailwh@peakbagging.com Assts: Alan Coles and Charlie Knapke Join Angeles Chapter friends to maintain scenic and remote Forest trail north of Palomar Mtn. Well clear vegetation in Cutca Valley near Wilderness boundary. Forest Service provides hand tools, vehicle passes and optional carcamp site. Energetic novices welcome! Project continues next spring as a backpack. Join us! NOV 10-11/SAT-SUN/S12D AGUA CALIENTE CAR CAMP Ldr: Kevin Woolworth 858-874-3644 woolhike@san.rr.com Asst: Bryan Oleary 858-650-6945 Scenic cross-country hikes through the desert for strenuous and moderate hikers. Saturdays hikes: Whale Peak exploratory S12D (Ldr: Kevin Woolworth), Squaw Cyn M7C (Ldr: Bryan Oleary). Sundays Hike: Inner pasture exploratory M8C (Ldr: John Williams 619-444-3735). Bring bathing suit for the heated jacuzzi at Agua Caliente. Fees $10/person gets you one night at camp ground, optional Friday night stay, hot springs, showers, firewood. Call Ldr for sign-up info. NOV 17/SAT/E2A TRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCH Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building new trail (no experience needed), between the Pacific Crest Trail near Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. We will work on a hillside with views across the Warner Valley and of Volcan Mtn. Meet at the Barrel Springs Turn out where the PCT crosses S-22 at 9 a.m. Call Rob for details and REQUIRED sign-up.

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SPECIAL FOR FOCUS ON YOUTH

October 1921 Friday Sunday E2B Nature Knowledge Workshop for Families
Foster Lodge, Laguna Mountains Leader: Laura Cramer 760-341-5448
Our annual Focus On Youth autumn workshop may be just the opportunity youve been wanting for your children or grandchildren, ages 8 and up. It is a fun-packed weekend held at relaxing Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains. Activities on plant life, animals, Native American wisdom and modern conservation are provided by Sierra Club outings leaders and by other local experts who enjoy learning with children. This is a family outing with parents involved in all activities. Six meals (Friday supper - Sunday lunch) are included. Reserve early as space is limited. Call leader for details. Price: $45 per adult for weekend/$35 per child. Price reduced $5 per person for tent sleeping. To reserve, send SASE and check (made out to Sierra Club Family Section). Please include names and ages of those under 18. Mail to leader at: 74313 Chicory St., Palm Desert, CA 92260.

In Memorium
Gerald Nathaniel Reiff Left this Earth August 5, 2001 Father of Cheryl Reiff, Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Donations are requested to the 'Jerry Reiff Memorial Fund' c/o Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104 (Please make checks payable to 'Sierra Club')

Sierra Club Bicycle Section

Bike rides on road and trail Weekends at Anza Borrego & Warner Springs Potluck suppers and more... For a free newsletter, phone our hotline 6192820425
Bike Section Membership $ 12 Special SD County Bicycle Coalition Membership (normally $25 if joining the Coalition separately) $ 10 Make check out to Sierra Club Bicycle Section and mail the check with form to Sierra Club Bike Section, 4543 Maryland St. #4, San Diego, CA 92116.

SHARE YOUR SIERRA CLUB EXPERIENCES WITH THE HI SIERRAN! Contact editor, Jackie Main, at e-mail jjmain@home.com or send her your story and/or photos to 2360 Palomira Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91915

BUS TRIP REFUND POLICY

Sierra Singles
Single Adults
Wilderness Outdoor Social

Activities
619299TREE
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles/

If you are unable to make a trip and can find a replacement, you will receive a full refund. The monthly ride list for the Also, if the club cancels the trip Sierra Club bike Section is also or the leader determines that available via the World Wide Web: you shouldn't be on the trip, sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle/ you will receive a full refund. Prospective members can But, if you cancel and the club receive a free sample newsletter finds a replacement for you, you by sending email to will receive back all but the $20 tfrey@sunstroke.sdsu.edu or deposit. If you cancel and the calling Terry Frey at (619) 282bus company doesn't charge us, 0425 and leaving their name and or charges us only a partial address. amount, you will receive back FOR A MEMBERSHIP FORM TO JOIN SIERRA CLUB, SEE PAGE 2. what the club is not charged.

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CrossCountry Ski Outings

OCT 15/MON DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP SKI OSTRANDER LAKE HUT IN 2002 Ldr: Jim Crouch 619-223-9084 jim@saraitlim.com Asst: COL Needed Contact leader by 15 Oct for details and sign-up. Great back-country touring in classic setting. Will enter Yosemite Association lottery for three nights at Ostrander Lake Ski Hut with dates 1-3 Feb, 8-10 Mar and 3-5 Feb as choices. Est. hut cost $65, paid in advance. Intermediate backcountry skiers. Limited to 10. Winter exploratory (H9D): pack-in 9 miles with food, sleeping bag, etc. Car pool, one night motel. NOV 10-11/SAT-SUN/M5B KELSO DUNES SAND SKIING CAR CAMP Ldr: Mike Fry 858-566-3851 mnfry@home.com Asst: Barbara Domurad Yes, we actually ski on the sand! The Kelso Dunes are beautiful, and one of few in the world that boom. I have 40 pairs of old skis and boots in every size. No ski skills necessary. We will car camp near the dunes, hike and ski Saturday, hike at Granite Pass Sunday. Dogs welcome. WED-SUN/NOV 21-25 THANKSGIVING DAY CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRIP Coord/Asst: Barbara Domurad 858-271-0696 BDomurad@aol.com Ldr: Mike Fry Come share Thanksgiving and skiing in Mammoth. We stay at comfortable condos in Mammoth Lakes, close to shopping and entertainment. Estimated price of $185 includes lodging and Thanksgiving dinner. Day trips are planned for skiing or hiking if no snow. For more information contact Coordinator or send two SASE to: Barbara Domurad, 10846 Pardale Ave., San Diego, CA 92126. NEW YEARS X-COUNTRY SKI BUS TRIP ELK MEADOWS, UTAH DEC 28-JAN 1/FRI-TUE Coord: Alice Fichandler 619-226-6083 aliceandorbill@aor.com Come join us to ski in the New Year at Elk Meadows in southwest Utah. We will be staying in condos adjacent to the downhill ski area, giving us opportunities to ski on groomed slopes as well as the backcountry. The condos are at 9000' and receive 400" of snow each year. Nearby peaks in the Tusher Mtns. are above 12,000'. The trip is open to skiers at all levels. Beginners are welcome and instruction is provided. A side trip to Zion is also an option. Your $325 fee includes lodging, transportation and instruction by our leaders. Please send your $40 deposit to: Alice Fichandler, 4520 Greene St, San Diego, CA, 92107. We must have your deposit by Oct 28 to hold the condos. If there is no snow, we will cancel and you will get a full refund. This is a Chapter fundraiser. MAR 28-31/THU-SUN TIOGA PASS WINTER RESORT INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED Coord: Rhea Leptich 858-277-8123 rleptich@hotmail.com Easter in Yosemite backcountry. Cost approximately $450. Final cost will include six meals/cabins/gratuity. Extra for Wednesday night lodging in Bishop.

SKI SECTION OUTINGS AND MEETINGS

Hi, Skiers. Here is our abbreviated schedule for the 20012002 season. Look for more details in the Hi Sierran. Send your e-mail address to mnfry@home.com and receive notice of our local trips. Call Barbara Domurad, 858-2710696, to get our full schedule in the mail, or see our web page: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/. Come and ski with us before the globe warms.
Dec 28-Jan 1, New Years at Elk Meadows Utah, bus, condos, $325. Alice Fichlander, 619-226-6083, aliceandorbill@aol.com. Jan 19, Leader Training, how to lead ski trips and how to teach skiing. Mike Fry, 858-566-3851, mnfry@home.com. Jan 20, Ski lessons for beginners, $15 plus car pool and ski rental. Craig Denson, 858-270-3828, cdenson@cts.com. Jan 25-26, SMS Freeheel Clinic, tele-lessons at a local resort. Keith Martin, 310-316-7617, kwmartin@gte.net. Feb 1-3, 3-5 or Mar 8-10, Ostrander Hut, car pool, ski in with packs, $65. Jim Crouch, 619-223-9084, jim@saraitlim.com. February 14-18, Yosemite, bus, Yosemite Lodge, $425 (two/ room), $345 (three/room), $330 (four/room), Afra Roet, 619296-3459, afraroet@home.com. Mar 2-5, Montecito-Sequoia, car pool, lodge, fine meals, gr oomed trails, $444. Jackie Gray, 858-270-3828, jackpots@cts.com. Mar 28-31, Tioga Pass Resort, car pool, ski in, cabins, fine meals, $450. Rhea Leptich, 858-277-8123, rleptich@hotmail.com. Apr 11-15, Claire Tappan Sierra Club Lodge, fly, rental cars, lodge, meals, groomed trails, about $250. Coordinator needed. May? Oregon Telecamp, fly, rental cars, motel, about $400. Craig Denson, 858-270-3828, cdenson@cts.com.

MEETINGS:
Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Clairemont Community Room.

OUTINGS:
Nov 10-11, Kelso Dunes sand skiing, car pool, car camp, free. Mike Fry, 858-566-3851, mnfry@home.com. Nov 22-25, Thanksgiving at Mammoth, car pool, condos plus food, $185. Barbara Domurad, 858-271-0696, Bdomurad@aol.com. Dec 8-9, 15-16, Demo Days, instruction and gear at local downhill resorts. Contact Norpine and Off Piste. $50-60. Dec-May, Where the Snow Is (WSI), free, one or two-day local trips. Send your e-mail address to mnfry@home.com.

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TRAINING for Outings Leaders

SEPTEMBER 22-23/SATURDAYSUNDAY SAN 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 dayhikes and car camps) you must: 1. Have been on at least four Sierra Club outings. 2. Be a Sierra Club member. 3. Be at least 18 years of age. 4. Attend all of both days of Level I Chapter Outing Leader training. 5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid card or equivalent. 6. Plan, publish, and execute, within one year after the training, two outings on which you are evaluated by experienced leaders. Level I Chapter Outing Leader Training involves completion of BOTH of the following sessions. SESSION ONE: Saturday September 22, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park. Bring a day-pack with the equipment you think a leader would carry on a dayhike. You must also bring a lunch that will fit in your daypack, note-taking materials, and a quart of water. We will spend part of the day outside. Persons arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Directions to the Visitor Center:

From Interstate 8 - Take 8 to the Mission Gorge/Fairmount exit. Turn north onto Mission Gorge Road. Proceed down Mission Gorge Road for 4.2 miles. Just past the Jackson Drive intersection, look for the large wooden park sign on Mission Gorge Road. Turn left onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. From Route 52 - Take 52 east to the Mast Blvd. exit in Santee. Turn left on Mast Blvd., go under the freeway to the first traffic signal (West Hills Parkway) and turn right. Take West Hills Parkway to Mission Gorge Road and turn right. Proceed down Mission Gorge Road 2.4 miles (past the Father Junipero Serra Trail entrance to Old Mission Dam and Kumeyaay Lake and Campground). Look for the large wooden park sign on Mission Gorge Road. Turn right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. Phone number of center is 619-6683275. Father Junipero Serra Trail is between Golfcrest Drive and Jackson Drive. There is a map online at http:/ /www.mtrp.org/scripts/mtrp/ directions.asp. SESSION TWO: Sunday September 23, 8:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. at De Anza Cove (Mission Bay). Maps and directions will be handed out at Saturdays class. The training class will be limited to the first 30 qualified persons who sign up. Signups will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 and will continue until the class is full or until 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, whichever comes first. To sign up, send email to ksmith@adnc.com (dated/ timed after 9 a.m. Sept. 1) or call Karen Smith at 619-422-3236 between 9 a.m. and 9:00 P.M. beginning Saturday, September 1. Include your full name, your home telephone number, and your Sierra Club member number (appears above your name on Hi

Wilderness First Aid Seminar at Foster Lodge

On November 2,3 and 4 the Wilderness First Aid Seminar will be held at Foster Lodge. This training is the equivalent of Advanced First Aid and is especially recommended for COL Level II leaders. It fulfills the three year renewal requirement for Standard First Aid for COL I leaders. Instruction will be led by Georgia Villaflor, a highly qualified Wilderness EMT and is conducted in accordance with the Wilderness Medical Associates protocol. The course will go beyond standard first aid practice and includes skills required to stabilize injuries and illnesses when medical facilities are more than four hours away. Featured segments are recognition of acute medical illnesses, stabilization of possible fractures, wound cleaning, extraction of a victim without causing further harm, transportation techniques and more. Costs: COL II, $100. COL I, $110. Member Only, $125. Non-member (space available) $150 (includes membership package). Mail application and check (payable to Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter) to Ellen Shively, 6011 Cumberland St., San Diego, CA 92139-3116. Two overnight stays are available at the Lodge and most meals will be provided by a volunteer staff. If you are interested in helping with meals, registering students or helping with the logistics of this course, please call Ellen Shively at (619) 479-3412. Or email her at Olenska@pacbell.net COL WILDERNESS FIRST AID APPLICATION
Name:______________________________________________________________________________ Phone#:_______________________________Email:_____________________________________ Sierra Club Membership #:______________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Circle one: COL I COL II Trainee Other

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Kudos for . . .
By Cheryl Reiff, Chapter Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator

September 30, 2001 San Dieguito Trail Run and Hike

The Sierra Club has had a booth at this event in previous years. We are looking for some volunteers to staff a booth this year. Can you help? Come join an expected 2,000+ runners, hikers and cheering spectators for the most scenic run in San Diego and the county's oldest offroad running race adventure and hike. Enjoy a bountiful variety of fresh fruits, homestyle pancake breakfast, muffins and juice sponsored by Souplantation and Ceres Juice and Henry's Marketplace and more... Also enjoy the Ecological/ Environmental Expo, live music and the Pizza Port Beer Garden Sierra Club Contact: Geoffrey Smith. E-mail him at conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org, or call him at 619.299.1741

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH

JUNE: Lee Siegel for yet ANOTHER two great weekends of Nature Knowledge Workshop; Fern Siegel for all of her time and energy spent year round coordinating the Walk for the Environment; Ellen Feeney for her Super Woman rescue of the Memorial Day bus trip; Gary Crawford for his dedicated assistance at the Monthly Chapter Program. JULY; Starla Rivers for her help extraordinaire to a fellow outings leader; B Schmidt for being the Minutes Woman; Pauline Jimenez for her multifaceted efforts in outings, WBC, and as Hi Sierran Chair. AUGUST: Gavin Christy for his dedicated and entertaining recruitment efforts at the New Member Orientations; Marty Stevens for his extraordinary work on the 4th of July bus trip; continued from previous page Barbara Amato (our new Treasurer) for covering the office while Cheryl was gone; Shannon Davis for jumping in to cover the uncovered days while Cheryl was gone.

THANK YOU . . .
GLS - 17" Monitor for Computer Debbie Tayon - HP Scanner Richard Carey - Laser Printer NKW -Donation to Chapter It is so wonderful to be surrounded by people like you!!!!!

Pollution Solution Fair Saturday, Sept. 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cuyamaca Colleges Water Conservation Garden
Here is an interesting opportunity for Sierra Club information tabling and outreach. If you are able to volunteer your time for an hour or two, please contact Ed Kimura. Sierra Club Contact: Ed Kimura, (858) 569-2025

COL TRAINING
Sierran mailing label) in your message. If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been one long enough to acquire a member number (about two months), you may not attend this training. Training is held twice a year. The next training will be in spring, 2002. Join now so you will be ready for spring training. Information on how to join can be found elsewhere in this bulletin or online at www.sierraclub.org. No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted for this training. HI SIERRAN San Diego Chapter September/October 2001 Page 29

Healthy Schools 2001 - How to protect your school from harmful pesticides
By Californians for Pesticide Reform (Submitted by Bill Magavern, Senior Legislative Representative, Sierra Club California)

ast year, the Healthy Schools Act, landmark legislation that provides tools for schools interested in adopting Least-toxic Integrated Pest Management (IPM), was enacted with Sierra Club support. It gives parents, teachers, and school staff information about pesticide use in their schools by requiring school districts to: notify parents about pesticides the district intends to use in their childrens schools and on school grounds at the beginning of each school year; provide parents the option to register to be notified prior to all pesticide applications; post signs where pesticides are applied 24 hours before and 72

hours after the application; and maintain records of all pesticide use in an accessible format available upon request.

pesticides in schools during critical stages of growth. Rates of childhood disease linked by scientific studies to pesticides continue to rise. Unfortunately, toxic pest control is the rule rather than the exception, as overwhelmingly shown in two reports by California Public Interest Research Group, published with the coalition, Californians for Pesticide Reform. To get involved or receive the free Healthy Schools Pesticide Action Kit, please contact Teri Olle (teriolle@calpirg.org) at 415-2069336 x303 or Kelly Campbell (kcampbell@igc.org) at 415-981-3939 x6 or visit www.calhealthyschools.org

The law requires the Department of Pesticide Regulation to: provide school district personnel with training on least-toxic IPM techniques; distribute a least-toxic IPM manual to all schools; and maintain a website with information to help schools comply with the law and implement least-toxic IPM. The use of toxic pesticides in schools is an important problem because children are exposed to

Sierra Club's report on Bush energy plan

wo environmental groups released a report and map that warn of the possible destruction to wild lands across the country if President Bush's energy plan is approved. The groups are urging the U.S. House of Representatives not to approve the energy bill under consideration. The report and map come as the White House and congressional Republicans renewed intense lobbying for the Bush energy plan, and were released the same day Bush again called for drilling in an Arctic wildlife refuge. The Sierra Club's map shows what the nation would look like if the 1,300 proposed new power plants were evenly spread across the country. "It looks like the country got a bad case of the chicken pox;' said Eric Wesselman, regional energy representative for the Sierra Club. The groups said the plan could increase air pollution, destroy wild areas and pose threats to neighborhoods with new nuclear reactors. They called on the Bush administration instead to focus on alternative forms of energy and conservation and to take such action

as increasing the fuel efficiency of sport-utility vehicles. The Wilderness Society's report and map highlight 16 areas it says are representative of the wild lands that could be negatively affected by drilling for oil and natural gas. The areas include national forests and deserts, grasslands, canyons, basins and monuments across the country. "This proposal presents an incredibly narrow view," said Dan Smuts, assistant regional director for the Wilderness Society. "Drilling in these areas would do nothing to solve our dependence on foreign oil. Environmental groups have argued that increased drilling in these areas, most notably the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, will not yield a substantial amount of oil or natural gas. 'The modest payoff does not justify the damage that would be done to the air and wildlife and water quality," Smuts said. But Bush said again that he thinks the drilling could be done without harming the environment. The report warns that the California Coastal National Monument, which stretches the length of the state, is

threatened by offshore drilling, as oil companies have 36 leases to drill for oil and natural gas off the coast. It also highlighted the Carrizo Plain National Monument, near Bakersfield, where drilling could take place. The Carrizo Plain holds the largest concentration of vertebrate endangered and threatened species in the world, Wesselman said, and drilling there would harm the delicate balance. "Clearly, we're dependent on fossil fuels. We're not saying we should get rid of the internal combustion engine, he said. 'We don't need to drill for oil and natural gas in our nation's most special wild lands'' In spring, Bush released his plan for increasing the nation's energy supply, warning that gasoline and electricity prices could rise. The plan includes expanding oil and gas drilling on public land and focusing on nuclear power. The House energy package includes incentives for technology that would allow continued use of coal to produce power and would give tax breaks to those who buy hybrid gas/electric vehicles. It would also give tax breaks and favors to the coal, oil and nuclear industries.

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Serving San Diego & Imperial Counties
3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 921043623 (east of 30th & south of University in North Park) Office hours: MondayFriday, 12-5
Email: san-diego.chapter@sierraclub.org .................................................................Web site: www.sierraclub.org Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator: 6192991743 Cheryl Reiff admin@sierraclubsandiego.org Canyon Preservation: 6192849399 Eric BowlbyOrganizer, http://members.dencity.com/canyon Coalition/ Conservation Office: 6192991741 Geoffrey SmithConservation Coordinator, conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org Bookstore: 6192991797 (located at chapter office) Geoffrey SmithManager Bookstore Hours: See ads in this newsletter. Recorded Info and Voicemail System: 6192991744 Adminstrative Office: 6192991743 Fax 6192991742

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meets 3rd Wed., 6:30 p.m. (Locations listed on page 7.)
Ellen Shively (01), Chair, 619-479-3412 email...olenska@pacbell.net Bonnie Gendron (01), Vice Chair, 619-760-2132 email...surtsey@mailbox2.cts.com Wanda Jackson (02), Secretary, 858-689-4039 email...sc9chair@aol.com Carolyn Chase (02) 619-272-2930 email...cdchase@sdearthtimes.com David Butler (01) 760-489-8842 email...davangie2@msn.com Renee Huston (03) email...rhuston@sierraclubsandiego.org Alex Landon (02) 619-232-6022 email...negall1018@aol.com, fax 619-232-6052 Richard Miller (02) 619-291-3061 email...lostyourmarblestoo@juno.com Allison Rolfe (01) 619-223-9218 email...arolfe@sw-center.org Devore Smith (01) 619-286-8905 email...devore@cts.com John Wilks (02) 619-671-8227 email...jwilks@sierraclubsandiego.org

GROUPS
North County Group: Chair, David Butler 760-489-8842; email: davangie2@msn.com Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at RB Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Dr., Rancho Bernardo Coastal North Group: Robert Payne, 760-632-1961 Meets the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. at Aviara Oaks Elem. School auditorium, 6900 Ambrosia Lane, La Costa

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COMMITTEES & SECTIONS

Committee ContactPhoneEmail Meeting Day/Time* Committee
Bicycle Section Neil Brooks 8584523905; Terry Fry 6192820425 1st Mon 6 p.m. Bookkeeper Kellie Lindros 6192991743 Bookstore Geoffrey Smith 6192991741; conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org 4th Tues 4 p.m. Bus Trips Mike Fry 8585663851 No reg. mtgs. Conservation Chair Janet Anderson 8585870919 2nd Tues** janeta@inetworld.net Vice Chair Jeanne Davies 8584833431; jeadavies@aol.com Air Quality John Wilks 6196718227 (day) ** Border Liz Giffen 6194453526; lgiffen@sierraclubsandiego.org and Connie Garcia 6195434891; garcia_connie@hotmail.com Conservation Action Leader John Hartley 6192998870; hartley2k@aol.com ** Conservation Action Network Janice McKalsen 8582718058 and Diane Smith 8584880342 3rd Mon 7 p.m. ** Conservation, North County Coastal Chair, Deb Schmidt 7605982881; dschmidt@csusm.edu Coastal Eric Bowlby 6192849399 and 4th Wed 7 p.m. Joanne Pearson 8584597041 Energy Dan Perkins 7606342963 Forest & Wilderness Camille Armstrong 8585665676; 4camille@san.rr.com & Larry Hogue 6192958745; lhogue8182@aol.com 1st Wed** Land Use Fred Lorenzen 6194356046 & Abby Ackroyd-Rafkin 8585090797 4th Mon** Parks Devore Smith 6192868905; 4th Wed 7 p.m.** devore@cts.com Population NEEDED ** Recycling Wade Vernon 7609427517 wadev_99@yahoo.com ** Transportation NEEDED (contact) Abby Ackroyd-Rafkin 8585090797; ackroydrafkin@aol.com ** Walk for the Environment Fern Siegel 6195833261 ** Water Ed Kimura 8585692025; emkimr@cts.com ** Water Transfer Fred Cagle 6192970931 ** Wildlife Renee Owens 6196595871; 4th Thurs. 7 p.m .** 4renee@prodigy.net Page 32 San Diego Chapter September/October 2001 HI SIERRAN

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Finance Larry Klaasen 6195827407 Focus on Youth Laura Cramer 7603415448 and Denise Falk 6192314975 ** Foster Lodge Patrick Jones, chair 6194691608 2nd Tues** Large Cabin Events Reservations Dianne Pietila 8582743100 Small Cabin Info Susan Parrish 6194785188 Fundraising Bob McDowell 6192820664 ** Gay & Lesbian Sierrans Tom Markel 8584884651 or Kathryn Vernon at 6192848136 ** Hi Sierran Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 2nd Mon 6 p.m. Information Technology Eugene Wilson 7607451158; wilsones@pacbell.net ** Inner City Outings Al Fein 8586797920 3rd Thurs 7:30 p.m. Legal Craig Sherman 6197027892; shermanlaw@aol.com ** Membership Wanda Jackson 8586894039; sc9chair@aol.com 4th Thurs 6:30 p.m.** Mountaineering Dennis Richards 6192979213; gohfrit@earthlink.net ** Nature Knowledge Workshop Lee Siegel 6195833261 Orientation Jerry Ratajesak (at Tierrasanta Rec Center) 2nd Wed 7 p.m. Outings Jim Matlock 8587484634 ** Pacific Crest Trail Rob Langsdorf 6194591726 2nd Tues** Photography Neal Burstein 6195847172; nealburstein@aol.com 2nd Thurs** Program Mannie Kugler 6195853773 ** Political Richard Miller 6192913061; lostyourmarblestoo@juno.com ** Sierra Student Coalition NEEDED Singles 6192998733 recording or Greg Moll 8586757404 4th Mon. ** 20s & 30s Single Sierrans Voice Mailbox 6195446124 Ski Mike Fry 8585663851 ** Treasurer Barbara Amato 8584530244; bamato@sierraclubsandiego.org Wilderness Basics (WBC) Skip Forsht 8582724495; skipforsht@worldnet.att.net (North County Jeff Marchand 760728-8220; jeffmmarch@aol.com) **

Hi Sierran Staff
Editor Jackie Main fax 6192160066 or or email editor at jjmain@home.com (emergency calls only at ph. 619216-0006) Committee Chair Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 Advertising Representatives Ron Porter 6192913706 Outings Editor Pauline Jimenez 6196609898 Activities Editor Shelley Archer 8586953552