Author: Kathy
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Membership and Subscriptions Update
Anyone can subscribe to our newsletter The Desert Sage – you do not need to be a member. New subscriptions are free for the first calendar year. All subscribers will receive the electronic Sage (4 issues/year). Only one subscription is required per household. Annual subscription is $10/year, $20/year for a Sustaining subscription (helps cover other…
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Chili Cook-Off in the Ord Mountains, Saturday October 26
Join us in the Ord Mountains south-east of Barstow, California (specific location to follow) for a return of this Sierra Club Desert Peaks Section classic event after a several year hiatus. Whether you like your chili Texas-style (no beans), traditional, or vegetarian, bring your favorite recipe or just hearty taste buds. Cook for free or taste for $10.…
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Edgar Peak now Unuspended
Edgar Peak (San Bernardino County) resides in the Providence Mountains State Recreation Area. The staff there has communicated that access is now available, but on weekends only. Consequently, the Management Committee has voted to unsuspend it. Hikers must park at the Visitor Centre and Park Headquarters at Mitchell Caverns and obtain permission to hike the…
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DPS Peak List
The DPS List has been updated to reflect the recent removal of Cerro Pescadores (in May, 2020). Prior to that, Argus Peak, Maturango Peak and Navajo Mountain were delisted (in April 2018). Edgar Peak has been unsuspended as access has been restored (only on weekends – see post on Edgar Peak for details). Click here…