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• Time: 7pm
• Place: Back Lounge room of the Becthel International Center

If you have trip suggestions but can't come to the meeting, please send your ideas by e-mail to Arturo (crespo__no_spam__cs.stanford.edu). before the meeting.

New prospective "members" are welcome to come and learn about the club.

• Elevation gain: 1300 feet (not steep = some would say mostly flat and the lakes are quite flat :)
• Distance: < 13 miles
• Trip "leader": Jarek Baryeka (jinx__no_spam__psych.stanford.edu)
• Departure: *8:00* a.m. at the Bechtel Center, Stanford you live significantly north of Stanford please contact the trip "leader" for an alternate 10 a.m. meeting place in Marin). Consider that 8 a.m. is not as bad as it sounds because a day latter with PDT it will already be 9.
• Driving time: 1.5 - 2 hours each way
• Other:
  • Some siesta gear (frisbee, chocolate, etc) may be useful (especially the chocolate for those who would like to be trained to replace me as the president (and the only member left outside of the Outing Club European Chapter - coucou Martin!) of the Quality Control Committee).
  • Please mind that carpool cost will be incremented by GG toll and park entrance fee per car.
  • The optional San Francisco dinner will feature the Thai restaurant that is in favor by all!

This very popular hike passes through quite varied terrain (meadows, marshes, forests, ridges as well as along three lake shores) in the beautiful area of the northern slopes of Mount Tamalpais. The hike starts at the Bon Tempe dam and then follows the Alpine Lake shore for 4 miles. Then we go up along Cataract and there should be plenty places suitable for siestas and offering great views of the valleys. After the high marshes the hike goes on down Rock Spring - Lagunitas trail and then along the shore of Lake Lagunitas and on Bon Tempe Sunnyside trial (along the shore of Bon Tempe Lake).

I hope to see you there - this will be my last hike as a leader.

Trip "leader": Jarek Baryeka (jinx__no_spam__psych.stanford.edu)

The cost is $29 which includes full equipment rental and a day pass (normally $14). After the class, you can purchase a special 5 pass for only $44. I usually climb every Wednesday night there, and you're welcome to join me and my friends.

Please e-mail me if you'd like to go, and I'll let you know the address where you can send me a check.

Trip "leader": Peter (plumeria__no_spam__earthlink.net)

• Time: Sat. 7:45am at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford
• Driving time: 2hr (each way)
• Distance: 16-17 miles
• Elevation gain: 1300ft twice? Be prepared for lots of ups and downs (Up to Firtop, down to beach, up a ridge, back down to cars)
• Park URL: http:http://www.nps.gov/pore/visit.htm

Starting from the Five Brooks Trailhead off Highway 1, this is a strenuous hike that plans to cover Wildcat Beach, some lakes, and the highlight: Alamere Waterfall. It literally goes "to the sea" for those of you that speak French.

Be aware that poison oak may be common along some of the trails, so long pants and sleeves are highly recommended. Bring lots of water. Because the terrain includes lots of ups and downs, I usually tend to drink more at Point Reyes. Once, I even had to refuse a guy who asked me for water because I had so little left myself ;-)

If the tide (and wind) is low, we may even be able to walk along the beach from Wildcat Beach to the waterfall. Hopefully, we'll see some wildflowers this time of the year.

Here's a description from a pamphlet I got:

The landscape of Point Reyes National Seashore is a dramatic mix of forests, grasslands, and coastal scrub converginng on windswept dunes and beaches along a craggy coastline. This rocky peninsula is located along the western edge of the San Andreas Fault between Tomales Bay, the largest unspoiled embayment in California, and the Pacific Ocian. It comprises less than one-tenth of one percent of California's land area, but supports about 850 plant species--a few of which are found nowhere else. Nourished by a moderate climate that produces thick summer fog and mild rainy winters, wildflowers flourish nearly all year round in many of the park's 75,000 acres.

Optional dinner in San Francisco or Olema Farmhouse afterwards.

Trip "leader:" I-Ching Chang (i-ching.chang__no_spam__stellexms.com), 650-813-2209(o)

• Time: 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm for open seating)
• Location: College of Notre Dame Theatre, Belmont
• Cost: $10
• Reservations required (see below)

The Banff Mountain Film Festival has an outreach program bring the festival to other communities. Festival organizers wanted to showcase the efforts and talents of the world's finest mountain filmmakers with a "Best of the Festival" program. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings some of the world's best mountain films and videos to thousands of people who cannot make the annual trek to the Canadian Rockies. For more information about the festival, go to http://www.banffcentre.ab.ca/CMC/film

This year, the Best of the Festival is coming to the Peninsula and the Outing Club will be there. If you are interested in joining us there, mail a check for $10 and a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) before Thursday February 25 to:

Arturo Crespo
1600 Villa St. Apt. 133
Mountain View, CA 94041

or you can bring them in person to my office:

Gates Building, room 420, Stanford University
(send email or call to check if I'm there before you come, crespo__no_spam__cs.stanford.edu, (650) 967-4039)

If you can't make it before February 25, you can buy the tickets yourself by going to REI at Berkeley, Concord, San Carlos, or Saratoga after March 1st. If tickets are not sold out, they will be available at the door for $12.

• Meet: 9:00am, at the Bechtel I-center, Stanford.
• Driving time: about 45 min (each way)
• Hike distance: 8 miles (shuttle hike)
• Elevation diff: gain of 1600 feet in 2.5mi, loss of 1600 feet in 5mi.
• Park URL: http://www.slip.net/~leeway/sanpedro.html

It is a one way hike of about 8 miles which starts in a beautiful forest, complete with waterfall in the San Pedro Valley Country Park, north of Half Moon Bay. After a few miles the uphill is done, so we traverse across the hillside and down towards the spectacular views of the beaches and the Pacific Ocean 1600ft below. If the poppies are out, the whole hillside turns yellow. Before reaching the beach we will hike along the Grey Whale Cove trail above the ocean and hopefully see some late migrating whales...

Finally we'll arrive back at the cars and the drivers who parked in the Country Park can get driven back while everyone else relaxes on the beach or goes to the Chart House for drinks.

Meet at 9am at the Bechtel International Center. Bring lunch, water, rainjacket, camera, binoculars and toys for the beach!

Trip "leader": Peter McColgan (plumeria__no_spam__earthlink.net)

• Reservations required (see below)
• Meet: Sunday morning, exact time and place will be sent with reservation confirmation

Trip "leader": Geoff (geoff__no_spam__tdiinc.com)

• Length of Hike: approx. 12 miles
• Elevation Gain: 2000 feet
• Park URL: http://www.mdia.org/
• Optional dinner on the way home.
• Driving Time: approx. 1:45
• Meet: 8am at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford.

Description:

Bring your camera and lots of water for this strenuous, but hopefully beautiful (weather and wildflower dependent) hike in Mt. Diablo State Park. The plan is to start from Mitchell Canyon, stop by Mitchell Rock for one last look at our cars. We then head over to Twin Peaks, Eagle Peak, and arrive at Meridian Ridge. Note, this segment is a very strenuous climb, with lots steep uphills. Hopefully, we'll be rewarded with nice views along the ridge, and maybe some wildflowers. Next, we aim for the Falls Trail via Prospector's Gap road and Middle Trail. Last year, we saw spectacular displays of wildflowers along Falls Trail. El Niņo year notwithstanding, let's hope we can get an encore of last year's performance this year. Finally, Donner Canyon Road or various trails will all take us back to the cars. The leader will pick whichever trails/roads that suit her whims at the moment.

Pictures from last year's trip. (Thanks to Debby Kramer)

Pictures from another trip to Mt. Diable thanks hanks to Louis Perrochon (note: I'm not planning on going to the North Peak, as shown in the first picture, nor the South Peak)

See you Saturday!

Trip "leader": I-Ching Chang (I-Ching.Chang__no_spam__stellexms.com)

This class will provide information and experience for applying first aid in an outdoor setting. There are pre-class reading assignments. The class will be taught at the office of the Loma Prieta Chapter (Sierra Club) in Palo Alto.

Normally the class is $90, but we have negotiated a special price of $63 for Outing Club leaders (or future leaders).

The class will be taught by Outdoors Unlimited.

To sign up, call Arturo Crespo at (650) 723-9273 or send e-mail to crespo__no_spam__cs.stanford.edu by March 26.

• Location: Marin Headlands in Marin County
• Length of Hike: 9-12 miles
• Elevation Gain: 1500 feet (500 meters)
• Meet: 8:30 am at the Bechtel International Center, Stanford
• Driving time: approximately 1 hour

Rain does not cancel - we may go elsewhere, where it does not rain.

Trip "leader": Mark Galecki - markgalecki__no_spam__neteze.com (650)286-9573

• Meet: 8:00am at Bechtel I-Center, Stanford or 9:45am at the Bear Valley Visitor Center (Contact Carlos if you want to meet there)
• Driving time: almost 2 hours each way
• Distance: 12 miles
• Elevation gain: 1400 feet

Bring plenty of water and lunch. Extra chocolate is always welcome.

Optional dinner after the hike.

Trip "Leader": Carlos (650) 497 1709, guestrin__no_spam__stanford.edu

• Time: 8 am at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford or meet at trailhead
• Driving time: 1.45 hr (each way)
• Distance: Approximately 12 miles
• Elevation gain: Be prepared for lots of ups and downs
• Park Webpage

I've never been to this place before, so please note that the plan is flexible, and please bear in mind that I have no idea exactly what it's going to be like, either. Hopefully, it'll be an interesting day with some nice views of rolling hills, exploring tunnels, and a few wildflowers left from the spring.

We'll begin at the Black Diamond Way trailhead in Clayton. To get there from Highway 680 north, take the Ygnacio Valley exit in Walnut Creek. (Southbound on 680, get off at the Main Street exit, and follow Main Street south to Ygnacio.) Follow Ygnacio about 8 miles east, through Concord to Clayton Road. Turn right on Clayton Road and go about 2 miles, past the center of Clayton on the right, to the Oakhurst Country Club Clubhouse entrance. Make a U-turn and immediately start looking for a gravel road on the right. Park at the Black Diamond Way trailhead (no water or services).

We'll explore 75 ft. of an adit (entrance tunnel), head over to Rose Hill Cemetery, stop by the picnic area, head over to the Ridge Trail to Prospect Tunnel, another 200 ft for us to explore. Then we'll stop by Stewardville Backpack camp and then head back to the cars, this time via Stewartville Trail, Miner's trail, Ridge Trail, and Black Diamond Trail.

Optional dinner in Walnut Creek.

Trip "leader": I-Ching Chang i-ching.chang__no_spam__stellexms.com (work) i-ching.chang__no_spam__worldnet.att.net (home) 650-813-2209 (work)

• Time: Sat. 8:00am at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford
• Driving time: 1h 15' (each way)
• Distance: 15 miles
• Elevation gain: 3500+ feet (strenuous!)
• Park Homepage

We will start at the Park Headquarters entrance and take the Monument trail to Frog lake. We will then hike up to the Middle Ridge, down the canyon and then up the Blue Ridge via the Short-cut trail which offers a healthy 1500ft elevation over a distance of about 1 mile. This will take us up to the peak of Mt. Sizer for a panoramic view of the park. We will continue on the ridge and take the Jackass trail to the Poverty Flat Rd. At this point, depending on the group's condition, we may go down to China Hole for a swim and a traditional Outing Club "stone-skipping" contest.

Henry Coe park is very hilly, so there will be lots of ups and downs, some very steep particularly on this hike. The total distance for the hike is about 15 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 3500 ft. So please expect a real workout on this strenuous hike! i.e. no complaining allowed ;-)

Bring lunch, and lots water for the whole day since there is no reliable water supply in the trail (water fountain is available at the visitor's center). Long pants are recommended as ticks and poison oak are common in this area. Sun-screens, hats, etc. would also be good for a hot sunny day.

Optional dinner after the hike.

Trip "leader:" Johnny (jng99__no_spam__leland.Stanford.EDU), 650-926-4490.

• Location: Andrew Molera State Park, Carmel, CA
• Driving Time: long, but less than 2 1/2 hours :)
• Length of Hike: 1 hour horse ride + 8 miles hike + dinner at famous Dharma health food restaurant in Capitola
• Elevation Gain for the hike: 1000 feet
• Meet: 8:30 sharp, at the Bechtel International Center, Stanford or 11:00 at horseriding stable at Andrew Molera State Park

Before and after the hike the ride, although long, should be very enjoyable, along picturesque coastal Hwy 1. After the hike, I propose we go to the famous but inexpensive Dharma health food restaurant in Capitola. The food there is good for both body and soul.

You can come just for the hike, not participating in the horse ride.

Trip "leader": Mark Galecki. Email: markgalecki__no_spam__neteze.com

Horse Riding announcement:

Important: the ride is $25 per person. If you are interested, call 1(800)942-5486 to reserve space for yourself. You will need to leave them your credit card number. Remember to tell them you are interested in June 5, 11:00 ride. Do act fast, the ride may fill quickly.

Please let me know directly: markgalecki__no_spam__neteze.com, that you have reserved space for the ride. If we have at least one person interested besides me, we will go. If it's just me, then we will just go for the hike.

You may come to the outing just for the hike, you do not have to participate in the horseriding, it's just that you will probably have to wait for an hour. Since no advance reservations are needed for the hike, the second announcement for this outing will be posted at regular time, mid-week before the outing.

Trip "Leader:" Mark Galecki (markgalecki__no_spam__neteze.com)

• Time: Sat. noon at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford
• Driving time: 30 min (each way)
• Distance: 10 miles
• Elevation gain: 1400 feet; downhill first!
• Park URL: http://www.openspace.org/PURISIMA.html
• Optional dinner after the hike.

This description appeared in Sunset magazine about a year ago. It's pretty amusing, since it's obviously aimed at a different crowd from outing club types, but it does also cover the important features.

"There are a couple of ways to look at this hike through Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains. One is that, between the ticks and the UV rays and the mountains lions and the poison oak and the fact that you haven't walked 10 miles since you tried to find one of those damned Tickle Me Elmos a couple of Christmases ago, it would be best to sleep in Sunday morning. The second perspective is that this jaunt is flat-out one of the best hikes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Beginning on the North Ridge Trail and eventually looping back on the Harkins Ridge Trail, the hike explores a lush canyon that boasts soaring redwoods, shimmering ferns, and a charming little creek. And it could do you some real good, particularly if you top it off with a well-earned trailside lunch overlooking distant Half Moon Bay--catch it in the right light and it sparkles like a coastal Camelot. You already know our opinion. And besides, you'd have a great excuse to go to bed early".

We'll do the hike as described above; I figure we can come back to Stanford afterward and then decide what to do for dinner.

Trip "leader:" Midori Harris (midori__no_spam__genome.stanford.edu)

• Time: 8:30am at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford
• Driving time: 1:45 min (each way)
• Distance: 11-13 miles
• Elevation gain: 2000 feet
• Optional dinner after the hike.

Starting at Muir Woods, we will hike uphill to Pantoll (the hardest part of the hike), then along the Coastal Trail high above the Pacific. We will return via the Mountain Theater, West Point Inn and Mountain Home. Depending on which trails we take the hike will be between 11 and 13 miles long, with about 2000 fet each of elevation gain and loss.

Meet at the Bechtel International Center at 8:30am, or at Muir Woods visitor center at 10:15am. Parking is free at Muir Woods, but there is a $2 per person admission fee (Golden Eagle passes are honored).

Optional Dinner in San Francisco on the way home.

Carpool organizer: Midori Harris
Trip "leader": Mike Bistko, ph: (831) 457-8633.

I-Ching Chang
Stellex Microwave Systems
Stanford Research Park
3333 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94304-1223

Please also send me an email to confirm. I plan to order tickets by May 17th. And I'll send out another email to the Stanford outing list with more details on meetings time & place, length of hike, and etc. a couple weeks before the show.

For more Mountain Play information, visit their website.

I-Ching

Trip "leader": I-Ching Chang (I-Ching.Chang__no_spam__stellexms.com)

• Length of hike: 6 miles
• Elevation gain: 2100 feet
• Meet: 5:30 pm at the Bechtel Center, Stanford
• Driving: approx. 45 min each way

Fooled ya, and you thought there's no more hikes planned until after the potluck! Here's one more hike to squeeze in! Let's call it our summer warm up pre-hike.

We'll start this hike in the late afternoon from the Stanford Avenue entrance (see directions from outing club web page), arriving at the summit of Mission Peak before sunset (8:33pm). There should be quite a bit of moonlight for our hike back down. Bring some food, drinks, and warm clothes (it can get chilly after dark). We will return to Stanford late, probably around 11pm, or even later if you stop for coffee on the way back.

The pace going uphill will be relatively slow, as a 2100' climb over such a short distance is a bit steeper than the typical Outing Club hike.

IMPORTANT: Every hiker must bring at least one _working_ flashlight. We'll have moonlight on the way down, but there will be areas where the moonlight just isn't enough. Also, it can get pretty breezy at the summit, so bring a jacket.

Please contact the leader if you wish to arrange to meet the group at Mission Peak Regional Preserve, instead of at the Bechtel International Center.

Trip "leader": I-Ching Chang ic1__no_spam__netzero.net ph: (650) 813-2209