Summer 2001 Calendar

People are responsible for saturday lunch, and sunday dinner (which we'll probably catch at a restaurant on the way home).

You don't need to have a tent, Sundar, me , and my friends have.

You need to bring: saturday lunch, hiking boots, clothes to wear on sunday, warm clothes for the night, sleeping bag, sleeping pads, water bottles, toiletries, medicines.

I'm planning to drive; and need one more driver (preferably someone with a car with a lot of storage space)

Also, in terms of food--so far, every one signed up is a vegetarian. If you really want me to get some lunch meat for sunday's sandwiches, please state that and your preference in your reply; else it'll be cheese sandwiches.

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Jul 20-22: Stanislaus National Forest (John M-B) (*)

• Depart: Thursday evening (~7 pm; July 19th)
• Return: Sunday evening (July, 22nd)
• Length of hike: 10mi on Fri, 10mi or 20 mi on Sat, 11mi on Sun
• Elevation gain: 2600ft gain, 4500ft loss
• Car camping on Thursday, backpacking Fri-Sun.

From GORP: At 150 miles due east of the Bay area, 113,000 acre Emigrant Wilderness is for many the gateway to the High Sierra. Granite outcrops, trout-filled lakes, and flower-studded meadows define this wilderness. Black bear, marmot, northern flying squirrel and pika are among the local residents, and elevation changes (from close to 5,000 ft in Cherry Creek to 11,570 foot Leavitt Peak) allow for plant life that ranges from ponderosa pine and black oak, to lichen, algae and rockfringe.

The Plan (which could change...): Spend the night in one of the Stanislaus National forest campgrounds along Hwy 108 Thursday night. Get a fairly early start Friday morning and go to Pinecrest to get permits. We will leave half of the cars at one trailhead and transport everyone over to the other trailhead. Hike ~ 10 miles on Friday. Take a day hike (12 or 20 mile route) on Saturday, and hike out (~ 11 miles) on Sunday. Overall, the backpacking terrain shouldn't be too strenuous (I think there is a 2600' gain/4500' loss); however, I have never been to this area and have no first hand experience on this trail.

Logistics: The trip will be limited to 15 people (National forest regulations) unless someone else wants to lead a second group which could do the loop counterclockwise. Please respond (jmb__no_spam__stanford.edu) by Sunday morning, so that I know how many people are coming. In your e-mail, please include your name, phone number, e-mail address, if you can drive (and if so, how many), if you have a tent (and how many it can shelter), cooking stove and pots, rope (for bear bags), water filter, and where you would like to leave from (e.g., Bechtel Center).

If there is anything else I have forgotten (or other questions you might have), don't hesitate to contact me.

Trip leader: John Montgomery-Brown

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Jul 22 (Sun): Muir Woods to Stinson Beach (Catherine)

• Length of hike: 5 miles
• Elevation gain: 1600+ feet (this underestimates the difficulty of this hike, as there are some steep up- and down-hills)
• Meet: 9:00am at Bechtel I-Center (Stanford)
• Driving time: about 1 1/4 hour each way
• Bring: Sunscreen, 2 liters water, lunch or money to buy lunch at Stinson Beach, beach toys, jacket
• Cost: $2 per person park entry fee, and share of cost of gas

This is a beautiful hike through old-growth coast redwoods to the beach. So that the hike is not so difficult, we will only hike one direction. We will arrange a car shuttle by leaving some cars at Stinson Beach and then driving over to Muir Woods to start the hike.

We will take the Dipsea Trail. A half-mile steep grade through lush, fern- lined forest will take us out of the canyon to an exposed ridge. The trail eases as it passes through grassland. Then the trail enters a redwood forest for a quarter-mile of gradual uphill walking, and then it leads down to the beach. In the town of Stinson Beach, those who haven't brought lunch can buy something to eat and we can have a picnic lunch at the beach.

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine at catcru__no_spam__utu.fi or (650) 497-7893.

Driving directions: Take Highway 280 towards San Francisco. 280 will end at 19th Ave. Take a slight left to stay on 19th Ave. You will cross Golden Gate Park and eventually, you will merge with US 101 and cross the Golden Gate bridge. >From U.S. 101 north, take the HW 1 (Stinson Beach) exit in Mill Valley. Follow RT 1 to Stinson Beach. Park/meet at the beach parking lot where the shuttle bus picks you up to go to the top of Mt Tam (we are not taking the bus, we are just meeting there). There may be a charge for parking (you could also try to find parking on the street). If you are planning on meeting us at Stinson Beach, PLEASE LET ME KNOW as I may change the meeting point if I can come up with something easier for everyone to find.

Trip "leader:" Catherine, catcru__no_spam__utu.fi

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Jul 28-29: Marin Headlands Backpacking (Paul) (*)

• Length of hike : Approx 5-6 miles each day
• Elevation gain : Approx 1000 ft
• Meet : 9am __no_spam__ Bechtel on Sat, July 28th
• Driving time : 2 hours each way
• Cost : $ for carpool and to buy me a beer at the Pelican Inn.

http://www.nps.gov/goga/
http://www.nps.gov/goga/home.htm
http://www.danheller.com/marin-headlands.html

I would like to set up a car shuttle and hike the Coastal Trail from South to North, stopping for side trips to various points such as Tennessee Beach and Pirates' Cove. We'll start the hike at Fort Cronkhite near the visitor center and proceed to Battery Townsley. The trail runs right along the edge of a high cliff overlooking the ocean, finally topping out at Hill 88 (882 ft). Along the way and when we get to the top, we should be able to enjoy sweeping views of the ocean. From here, we'll descend via Tennessee Valley to the Beach. From the beach, it is 2.5 miles inland to the Haypress campground where we will spend the night.

Sunday morning, we'll probably have a mid-morning start (yes, I do not believe in early 7am starts!) back onto the Coastal Trail, hiking north towards Muir Beach. Along the way, we can stop at Pirates' Cove for another frolic in the ocean. The hike ends at Muir Beach (near the Pelican Inn which I hear is a great watering hole) where we'll car shuttle back to the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. If time permits, we can take a short 1 hour side trip (driving) to the Point Bonita lighthouse from which you can get a great view of the entrance of the Bay and the Golden Gate.

The trip will be relatively low-key, with a relaxed pace so that we can take the time to enjoy the scenery and play on the beach. Beginners and first-time backpackers are welcome to come along.

You'll need basic backpacking gear for the trip. At a minimum, these are a backpack, sleeping bag rated to at least 30F, sleeping pad, outer shell jacket and boots with good ankle support. Once I get a shortlist of participants, I'll send out a gear list for personal as well as group gear. You should be able to beg, borrow or rent most of the gear so don't let this stop you from coming on the trip.

Haypress campsite is very small, with only 5 sites. I managed to get 2 out of the 5 sites and each site has a limit of 4 people. Thus, I have to strictly enforce the limit of 8 people for the trip. Priority will be given to previous trip leaders and drivers per Outing Club practice.

If you are interested to come along, please let email me with the following:
1) Name
2) Telephone Number/s (Day/Evening)
3) Whether you can drive and if so, how many passengers you can take.
4) Do you have a tent? How many people can fit in it?
5) Do you have a stove? What type of stove?
6) Any previous backpacking experience?
7) What is the craziest thing you have done on a backpacking (or any other) trip?

Paul Chan
chanpaul__no_spam__stanfordalumni.org
(650) 799-2636

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Aug 3-5: Yosemite (Arturo) (*)

• Location: Yosemite National Park
• Meet: Friday 1:30pm or 7pm, location to be decided
• Return: Sunday night
• Driving Time: approx. 4hr each way.

• Saturday, August 4: Half Dome
  • Length of Hike : 17 miles
  • Elevation gain: 5000 feet
• Sunday, August 5: Mt. Hoffman
  • Length of Hike : 6.5 miles
  • Elevation gain: 2275 feet

Car Pooling
I'll try to match up people that want to leave/return at the same time. Drivers will be reimbursed directly from me.

Reservation
Participation is limited to 12. To sign up for this trip answer the questions below and send per e-mail to crespo__no_spam__cs.stanford.edu by Friday July 27 at 5pm. All reservations received by the deadline will have an equal chance (we may need to conduct a lottery) with priority given to past hike leaders. Reservations received after that will be first come, first served. After confirmation of your reservation, you will be asked to send a check of $35 that covers the car-pool, camp-fee, and tents (but not the park entrance, another $20 per car). Please only sign up for this trip if you are planning to join the group in both hikes.

To sign up, please answer the following questions:
1. Your name and phone number
2. When do you want to leave: 1:30pm or 7pm or anytime?
3. Are you willing to drive and how many people can your car seat?
4. Do you have a tent that accommodates 3 or more?
5. What's the hardest hike you have done in the last 6 months? or What kind of aerobic conditioning do you do regularly?
6. Have you lead a hike for the Outing Club in the last year?

More information about Yosemite can be found e.g. at http://www.nps.gov/yose/ or at http://www.yosemite.org/

For further questions, email Arturo at crespo__no_spam__cs.stanford.edu or call at 650-723-9273 (o) or 650-967-4039 (h).

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Aug 4 (Sat): Elkhorn Slough Kayaking & Bird Walk (Erik)

• Duration of kayak: 4 hours
• Length of hike: 2-3 miles
• Elevation gain: minimal
• Meet: 7:30am at the Bechtel I-Center, Stanford or 10 am __no_spam__ Kayak Connection
• Driving: approx. 2 hrs min. each way
• Bring: hat, sunscreen, binoculars, windbreaker, lunch, and change of clothes (see below)
• Cost: Kayak rental $30 USD per kayak (single or double) + 2.50 per person entrance fee
• Rain Policy: heavy rain/stormy weather cancels the trip

Elkhorn slough is one of 17 estuarine reserves in the US. It is home to saltwater, freshwater and marshland wildlife. In the fall and spring, many migrating shore birds and waterfowl are found here. There are also numerous types of birds that are permanent residents. Seals and otters spend time resting and playing in the calm environment of the Slough. This is an excellent paddle for beginners going in stable double kayaks.

In the fall and winter the Elkhorn Slough virtually vibrates with birds -- flocks of thousands of sandpipers, dunlins, dowitchers and other shorebirds. These flocks of birds put on a captivatingly powerful show of nature as they fly overhead -- diving and turning. In a kayak, one can view this stunning show in an intimate and unobtrusive manner. During this time of the year, the Elkhorn Slough is a dramatic backdrop for shorebirds on their migratory path. Every bird wintering here, including the tiny sandpipers, have traveled thousands of miles to come to the Slough. From 1983 to 1990, the Elkhorn Slough held the North American record for the highest number of bird species (116) observed from a fixed point in one day!

We will be arriving at the Kayaking location __no_spam__ 10 am. During the kayak ride we will have lunch, afterwards we will head over to a park adjacent to the reserve to do some more bird watching for a short hike around the Slough.

Clothing and Equipment:
Kayak, paddle, life jacket, spray skirt, and paddling jacket will be provided. It is advisable to dress warmly in layers for the trip out on the slough. There is always the possibility that you will get damp from paddling and it is important that you stay warm. It is not recommended to wear cotton clothing during the tour because it will hold the moisture next to your skin and will not insulate you from the cold. Wool or synthetic materials such as polyester fleece are strongly recommended. A change of clothes is recommended just in case you decide to unexpectedly go swimming. For the same reason, knowing how to swim is a requirement for the trip.

***Reservations****
Please call Kayak Connection directly at 831-724-5692 and let them know the following:
You are with the Stanford Outing Club Group for Sat 4th of August at 10 am
You want to reseve either a single or double kayak. ($30 per boat for either one. If you don't have a partner, and need one, email me and I will pair folks up)
Give them your credit card number to reserve.
Send me an email (erikpeterson__no_spam__onebox.com ) letting me know that you have made a reservation.
If Kayak Connection is out of boats call Monterrey Bay Kayaks __no_spam__ (800) 649-5357, and make a reservation for their Elkhorn Slough location. They are right next to KC.

We will have an optional dinner on the way home.

Directions to Kayak rental location: Elkhorn Slough info:

Trip "leader": Erik Peterson (erikpeterson__no_spam__onebox.com) (650)270-1040 (cell)

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Aug 11 (Sat): Leader's Choice (Liz B.)

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Aug 11-12: Biking and Camping - Monitor Pass Classic & June Lake Loop Ramble (Erhung) (*)

• Departure: Friday, August 10, afternoon/early evening
• Return: Sunday, August 12, evening
• Driving Time: approx. 4-5 hours to campsite; 1.5 hours on Sunday to June Lake; approx. 5 hours to return home
• Bike Routes:
  • Saturday: Monitor Pass Classic, 71 miles:
    Woodfords -> Markleeville -> Monitor Pass -> Topaz Lake -> Gardnerville -> Minden -> Centerville -> Woodfords Low traffic in CA, moderate traffic on Highway 395 in NV.
  • Sunday: June Lake Loop Ramble, 32 miles:
    June Lake -> Silver Lake -> Grant Lake -> Mono Lake -> June Lake Less traffic on Highway 158, more traffic on Highway 395.
• Difficulty: Monitor Pass Classic has VERY STEEP climbs and lots of rolling hills, but there is the option for people who would like to skip the 9.6 mile climb and start at the top of Monitor Pass and do the remaining 50 rolling miles with awesome mountain scenery.
  June Lake Loop Ramble has rolling hills with lots of flat areas. Pretty easy 32 mile ride with beautiful lake scenery, but the altitude never drops below 8000 ft., so this can still pose a bit of a challenge.
• Camping: Silver Creek Campground, Highway 4, 11.7 miles south of Markleeville Campground located at 6800' in open pine, mountain canyon setting. Campground has paved roads and spurs with vault toilets. Each site has table and firering. Doesn't seem like there are showers there, so we may want to bring jugs of water for a "minimal shower".
• Cost: campsites total $60, so depends on number of participants; travel costs additional

Logistics

We will get into camp (sites #2 and #3) on Friday night and drive all vehicles to the starting point on Saturday by 9am (this ride is long so we have to start early). We put all valuables in the car but tents can remain at the campsite. One or two cars can take the detour towards Monitor Pass for a drop off if there are folks that rather not ride up the whole way. We will all convene at Woodfords and begin riding. We will try to wait at each mileage point on the route guide so no one is left behind after long climbs. After the ride, we drive back to camp and have dinner (or simply crash :) We have more time on Sunday, so we can get up a little later, take a quick dip in the hot springs on our way down to June Lake, and just take it easy.

Cycling Gear

• road bike or mountain bike (MTBs require more effort, but they do have the granny-gears to climb hills). Also, unless you are a masochistic cyclist that digs rock-hard seats, you may want to consider getting a foam-padded seat as it really does make a difference on long distance rides
• bike helmet (required)
• two water bottles or a Camelback
• electrolyte powder mix (recommended
• bike pump and tools; spare tube (recommended)
• two-way radio (if you have one) layered non-cotton cycling wear and padded shorts
• sunglasses and sunblock
• windbreaker
• plenty of energy bars
• pocket camera (optional)
• money and ID (for lunch)

• tent, sleeping bag & pad, stove, pots
• food - 2 breakfasts, 1 light lunch, 1 dinner. We can grab sandwiches when we get to Gardnerville on Saturday, but it won't be until after 54 miles on the road. So we need to pack something simple for lunch that day. On Sunday we can grab a late lunch after the ride at June Lake and perhaps dinner in Oakdale on our way back home through Yosemite.

1. Name
2. Contact info (e-mail and main phone #s)
3. Location (where you want to leave from)
4. Vehicle? (how many passengers with gear) Bike rack? (how many bikes can it hold)
5. Camping gear? (tent, stove, pots)
6. How much experience do you have climbing hills and riding down steep, windy roads?
7. Are you up for riding up Monitor Pass?

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Aug 18 (Sat): South Skyline Region Open Space Preserves (Vicky)

• Length of hike: ~11 miles
• Elevation gain: ~1000 feet
• Meet: 9:00am at Bechtel I-Center (Stanford)
• Driving time: ~30 minutes
• Weather forecast: Sunny, Hi: 75F
• Hike intensity: Moderate

Hike Description
We will start the hike on Stevens Creek Nature Trail towards Canyon Trail. At Canyon Trail we will turn right. After 3 miles we will turn onto Grizzly Flat Trail, which is actually in Upper Stevens Creek County Park. We will cross Skyline Blvd and enter Long Ridge OSP. Then we will take Bay Area Ridge Trail to Horseshoe Lake, which is in Skyline Ridge OSP. We will cross Skyline again and take White Oak Trail to Stevens Creek Nature Trail back to the parking lot.

Driving Direction To Trailhead

• From Stanford: Take Junipero Serra to Page Mill Rd.
  From 280: Take the Page Mill Rd exit west.
• The Monte Bello OSP parking lot is on the left, ~7.2 miles from 280.

Trip "leader": Vicky Wong (vicwong__no_spam__stanford.edu) Phone: 650-725-8811

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Aug 25 (Sat): Half Moon Bay Horseback Riding (Rick) (*)

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Aug 31 - Sep 3: Dinkey Lakes Backpacking (Paul) (*)

• Location : Dinkey Lakes Wilderness in the Sierra National Forest. (NW of King's Canyon National Park)
• Meeting time : Friday (8/31) evening or very early Sat (9/1) morning
• Driving time : Approx 5 hours each way
• Return : Monday (9/3) evening
• Length of hike : 12 - 20 miles
• Elevation Gain : At least 2,500 ft (at elevation)

For more information and some pictures, check out the following:
http://siolibrary.ucsd.edu/preston/DinkeyLakes99/
http://sierrahiker.8m.com/DinkeyLakes/dink.html

The plan is to leave the bay area either Friday evening or Sat morning and get to the Dinkey Lakes trailhead by mid-morning Sat. Trailhead is at about 8,300 ft. We'll hike in and set up camp for Saturday by one of the lakes nearer Dogtooth Peak (10,302), and time permitting, climb the peak. Sunday, I would like to hike around some of the smaller lakes and climb Three Sisters (10,432/10,428/10,672). We will approach the sisters from the E. The terrain is such that from the summit, there is an almost 2,000 ft drop-off to the SW so it should be an interesting sight. Grin … We will leave the area on Monday for the drive back.

Because much of the hike is at or around 10,000 ft, I feel obliged to include a warning about altitude sickness. Hauling a pack and hiking at elevation can be fairly strenuous. While we will not be exactly zipping up the trails, you will need to be in fairly good shape. The trail up Dogtooth Peak and Three Sisters is largely Class I, with up to Class III exposure possible near the summit. Climbing these peaks will be completely optional and you must be prepared to stop or turn back as the situation requires. With the extra day over the holiday weekend, I hope to be able to make the trip as relaxing and unhurried as possible. Dogtooth and the Sisters aside, I plan to spend a considerable amount of time swimming and lazing by the lakes. Hopefully, there will not be too many bugs out this time of the year to ruin the party.

Gear and Equipment
Please ensure that you have the necessary basic backpacking gear. These include well-fitted backpack, sleeping bag rated to 15F or lower, sleeping pad, boots with good ankle support, wind/waterproof outer shell and insulating layers. I'll send out a detailed gear list at a later date and figure out group gear at the same time.

Sign-up
There will not be a group size limit baring circumstances beyond my control. If you would like to come along, please reply with the following information:

1. Name
2. Contact Number (Day/Evening)
3. Do you drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle?
4. Are you willing to drive and how many passengers can you take?
5. Do you have any of the following items? (Tent, stove, water filter)
6. Prior backpacking/climbing experience.

Paul Chan
chanpaul__no_spam__stanfordalumni.org
(650) 799-2636

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Sep 1-3: Redwood National Park Camping and Hiking (Erhung) (*)

• Departure: Friday, August 31, afternoon
• Return: Monday, September 3, evening
• Driving Time: about 7 hours each way
• Camping: Elk Prairie Campground, Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Full-service campground with coin-operated showers 2 cars allowed at site; others park at lot nearby
• Length of Hikes: ~10 miles of easy terrain on Sat and Sun 3 miles or so on Mon before heading back
• Costs: $36 campground fee split among campers $5 state park fee per car per day good for surrounding parks carpool costs and 15 cents per mile split among all passengers

Saturday:

James Irvine & Miner's Ridge Loop
9 miles round-trip, about 5 hours; start at 100 ft, total change of 800 ft. (easy). "The lush foliage is the star of the show on this loop trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods SP. The 9-mile round- trip features huge redwood trees, Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, hemlocks, alders, ferns, and moss--in more shades and shapes of green than you can possibly imagine. The farther you go on the trail, the more primeval the forest looks and feels, as if untouched by humans. This is a dark and dense forest, filled with moss and ferns. The towering trees block most of the sun- light, creating a dreamy, shadowy effect." There is also a 25-foot-tall delicate waterfall also the way. About 4 miles into the trail, we will follow the Fern Canyon Loop, a "hidden paradise of giant ferns growing on 50-foot-high rock walls on both sides of a forest stream. The canyon feels like a rain- forest. Look for the many frogs, salamanders, and newts that make their home in the canyon."

Brown Creek, Rhododendron, and South Fork Loop
3.6 miles round-trip, about 2 hours; start at 250 ft, total change of 600 ft. (easy). Depending on how much time we have after the previous hike and group concensus, we'll check out more ancient redwoods and wildflowers on this hike. "This loop trail through the redwoods may give you a neck ache. It leads through a colossal old-growth forest in which you will walk with your head raised, neck craned, and eyes gazing toward the sky. The size of the redwoods is truly inspiring. Try as you may, it's impossible to see their tops, which are as much as 300 ft. off the ground. Often the trees that make the greatest impression are the fallen giants, toppled by centuries of weather."

Sunday:

Coastal Trail/Gold Bluffs Beach
6 miles round-trip, about 3 hours. Both hikes yesterday and this one are within Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, very close to our campground. Although Redwood NP covers some 40 miles of coast along Hwy 101, this SP certainly has some of the best views. Coastal Trail is framed by coastal bluffs and a mossy spruce forest. There are 3 waterfalls tucked into the forest and Roosevelt elks can be seen roaming the coastal prairie. "After a brief stint in the forest, you walk on open grass- lands with the ocean to your left and tall vertical bluffs to your right. The sound of the ocean is always with you, but the waves are as much as 150 yards away." A few miles in, you will come to Gold Dust Falls, a 80-foot-high narrow waterfall. You can find hundreds of 3-inch-wide mushrooms growing on logs near the base of the falls."

Klamath Overlook to Hidden Beach/Coastal Trail
4 miles one-way, about 2 hours; start at 600 ft, total change of 600 ft. (moderate). Klamath Overlook is about 15 miles north of Prairie Creek Redwoods. Since we will hike this trail one-way, we'll need to run a car shuttle between the start and end at Lagoon Creek. The 3-mile hike from Klamath Overlook to Hidden Beach is "filled with wild- flowers, ocean views, and a thick alder and spruce forest. The route follows a portion of the 40-mile Coastal Trail, beginning at the drive-to overlook just north of where the Klamath River empties into the Pacific Ocean." If we were there at springtime, we'd be "wowed by the variety and profusion of wildflowers in the sunny, grassy areas of the trail. Nurtured by the ocean fog and mild climate, the flowers explode with color from March to May [I'm sure we can still see flowers, but maybe just not as many as in spring]." After 3 miles, the views change to "deep, shaded woods filled with ferns, berries, and vines. Watch for abundant banana slugs in the wooded sections. You will probably hear the sound of sea lions barking, although only rarely can you see down to their rocky shoreline perches."

Monday:

Tall Trees Grove
3 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours; start at 650 ft, total change of 650 ft. (easy). Access to this trail requires a permit, so we have to drive down to the Redwood Information Center to pick up a permit and a gate combination, then go 16 miles north to the trailhead. This area is not too far south of our campground. "The Tall Trees Grove features the world's tallest tree at 367 ft high, as well as the third and sixth tallest trees in the world." (there are plaques on the ground that identify these giants). "There are so many mammoth-sized trees in such close proximity that humans feel ant-sized in comparison. Even the rhodo- dendrons grow extra large--as tall as 15 ft. They display flashy pink blooms among the dark shadows of the redwoods."

Gear
This is a car-camping trip, so be as luxurious as you'd like in terms of camping gear. Bring folding chairs and firewood and goodies to grill over the fire. You'll need a day-pack for the hikes, as well as 2 liters of water (also bring a water-filter if you have one). If you are new to camping and need a full list of what to bring, let me know.

Food
Bring enough food for 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners. We'll most likely eat lunch during our hikes, so bring stuff like sandwiches and spreads that doesn't require heating up. We'll try to hook up on Monday afternoon on the way back for dinner before San Rafael.

SIGNUP
I have reserved just one campsite that allows up to 8 people (but I think we can squeeze 10 if need be without a problem). Please send me the following information if you're interested in joining. I will conduct a lottery by next weekend if there are more than 10 people. In any case, you should hear back by the end of next weekend.

• Name
• Contact info (e-mail and main phone #s)
• Location (where and when you want to leave)
• Vehicle? (how many people you can take + gear)
• Camping gear? (tent, stove, pots, water filter)

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Sep 16 (Sun): Golden Gate Park - Swing Dancing and Hike (Erik)

• Departure: 9 a.m. from Bechtel I-Center, or
  10 a.m. in Golden Gate Park,
  at the Music Concourse (Bandshell) between the museums.
  (send me an email if you are meeting us in the Park)
• Elevation Change: 0
• Hiking Distance: ~ 5 miles
• Cost: $3 entrance fee to Japanese Garden, plus mileage and optional tea and dinner afterwards
• Rain Policy: Pouring Rain Cancels Hike
• Approx Driving time: 1 hour
• Websites: http://www.lindyinthepark.com/main.html
• Equipment: Sensible shoes such as a worn pair of sneakers or something whose soles have some give when you are spinning. Dance floor is a mixture of smooth & worn concrete.

If you have any questions please contact Erik Peterson via email:
erikpeterson__no_spam__onebox.com
or phone __no_spam__ 650-270-1040 (cell)

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Sep 21-23: 3rd Annual Desolation Wilderness Through-hike (Marcin) (*)

• Date: Sep. 21-23
• Departure Time: afternoon/evening of September 21
• Meeting place: TBA
• Driving time: 4 hours each way + 1 hour car shuttle
• Length of hike: 17 miles
• Elevation gain: 2400 feet
• Limit: 12 people

We would camp somewhere in the South Lake Tahoe vicinity on Friday night -- maybe Lovers Leap or Fallen Leaf campground. Saturday morning we'd set up the car shuttle, ideally so that most of the vehicles will wait for us at Fallen Leaf lake. We should be out by Sunday noon or so, and back in the Bay area by mid-afternoon.

Meals on the trail will be Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch. If anyone fishes and has a license, trout abound in the lakes. Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast can be had in South Lake Tahoe. The nights will probably be a little chilly, so have a warm sleeping bag. I'll provide 1 stove and 1 water filter, and we'll need at least one more stove. If it is not supposed to rain, I wasn't going to bring a tent. Definitely bring a towel and a swimsuit, as opportunities abound and the lakes should be nice and warm this time of year.

Info for signing up:
If you would like to come, e-mail me with the following info:

• The number of people you'd like to bring
• Whether you have a stove/tent/water filter
• If you can drive
• The number of people your car will seat

Contact the trip 'leader': Marcin Porwit

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Sep 21-23: Yosemite Valley: Car-camping & day hikes (Henri)

• Location: Yosemite Valley
• Meet: Friday, 6 pm at Bechtel
• Return: Sunday night
• Driving time: About 4 hrs
• Length of day hikes: Glacier Point, 14 miles & North Dome, 7 miles
• Elevation gain & loss: 3000 ft (Glacier Point)

The second hike will start from Porcupine Flat on Tioga Pass road, and will take us to North Dome, a seven mile roundtrip with moderate elevation gain and loss. Both hikes will offer spectacular views of Yosemite Valley and surrounding peaks (especially Half Dome).

We will car camp in Upper Pines Campground, so bring your gourmet food and car camping amenities for added comfort. Since we have reservations for only 12 people, sign-ups are required. As usual, people will be listed on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the exception of previous leaders of outing club events who will receive priority listing.

If you are interested, please reply to this message and state whether you have:

1. a car and how many passengers you can take
2. a tent and stove
3. also please indicate your phone number in your email

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Sep 23 (Sun): Mount Tamalpais Peaks and Plaques Hike(Jonathan)

• Location: Mount Tam and Muir Woods
• Meet: Sunday, 8am at Stanford's Bechtel I-Center
  or 9:30am at trail-head (e-mail me for directions)
• Driving time: < 1.5 hrs (about 50 miles each way)
• Length of hike: 16 miles
• Elevation gain: Lots and Lots so no complaining.
• Cost: Mileage + possibly $2/person in Muir Woods + Dinner
• Bring: Food, Lots of Water, Good boots (traction and support needed), Jacket
• Rain: What are you talking about?
• Websites:
  • California State Parks - Mt. Tamalpais
  • National Park Service - Muir Woods

Meet up at Bechtel at 8am (oh, it's not _that_ early). E-mail me if you want to meet us at the trailhead near Muir Woods at 9:30am.

We'll start the hike from a semi-remote trailhead to the SW of the Muir Woods parking lot. (If it's full, we'll just start at the entrance to Muir Woods).

From there, we'll take some strenuous, but beautiful trails up to East Peak via the Mountain Home Inn, then down and up to Middle Peak, and down and up to East Peak. Then its over to the Mountain Theater, down to Pan Toll, and south towards the ocean. Finally, we'll negotiate 21 switchbacks on the way back to Muir Woods.

The views should be astounding, and since I haven't done this route before, the trails interesting... Rewarding dinner in Mill Valley afterwards!

Bring a lunch, some snacks, lots of water, and a jacket. Money for gas ($0.15/mile split among the riders in each car), Muir Woods ($2) and dinner.

Trip "Leader":
Jonathan Karpick
jkarpick__no_spam__stanford.edu

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Sep 27 (Thu): Autumn Quarter Meeting and Pot-Luck

Meet other outdoor enthusiasts and help plan our activities for the Fall Quarter by attending our meeting and potluck dinner on Sep 27 at 6:30 pm in the "Dining room" at the Bechtel International Center. Please bring some food or a beverage to share. (We will have access to a stove and a microwave to heat food.)

If you would like to lead a hike, or some other activity, but can't come to the meeting, please send me your ideas by email before the meeting.

New prospective "members" are welcome to come and learn about the club. For more information, including directions to Bechtel, see our web pages at http://www.stanford.edu/group/outing/

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Sep 28 (Fri): Russian Ridge Sunset Hike (Craig)

• Location: Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
• Meet: 3:30 Friday 9/28 Bechtel I-Center, or
  4:15 Russian Ridge Parking Lot (on Alpine Road)
• Distance 4.4 miles
• Elevation Change: 550 feet
• Bring: A little water and a warm layer
• Driving time: 30 minutes
• Driving Distance: about 10 miles
• Directions: Take Page Mill Road east past 280 and all the way up the ridge to Skyline Boulevard. Cross Skyline (the road becomes Alpine) and take an almost immediate right into the parking lot.
• Cost: Mileage plus optional dinner afterward

Questions? Contact Craig Foster (trip leader)
cfoster01__no_spam__yahoo.com
(650)497-3314

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Sep 29 (Sat): Mission Peak and Storytelling (Dave)

• Date: Saturday, Sept 29, 2001
• Meet: 9am, Bechtel I-Center parking lot
• Driving time: 45 min
• Length of hike: 5.5 miles
• Elevation gain: 2126 feet
• Return time: 7pm
• Cost: $6 student admission to festival + $1.50 parking per car ($10 general admission)
• Food: Food is available at the festival site. Bring your own for the trail &/or for lunch if you want.
• Bring: good hiking boots, sunblock, hat, layers, at least one liter of water
• Driving directions: 101 -> 237-> 880 North -> Mission Blvd; go 3 miles to 43600 Mission Blvd (45min drive)
• Web links:
  http://www.cistory.org
  http://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission.htm

Note: If you don't feel like climbing Mission Peak, you can attend the afternoon sessions of the festival instead.

Schedule details:

• 9am Meet at Bechtel I-Center parking lot
• 10 am-12 pm Featured Storytellers (Southern)
• 11 am-12 pm Workshop: Basic Storytelling Techniques
• 12-1:30 pm Lunch
  Cupeno Dancers
  Documentary Screening/Discussion: Crossing the Rainbow Bridge
  Story Swap
• 1:30-6:00 pm Mission Peak hike
• 7:00 pm return to I-Center

• 6-7 dinner from food stands or restaurant
• 7 pm Story As Song
  Bird Singers
  Cupeno Dancers
  Chumash Singers
  Flute Players

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