Author: Kathy

  • Chili Cook-Off in the Ord Mountains, Saturday October 26

    Chili Cook-Off in the Ord Mountains, Saturday October 26

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    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.…

  • Edgar Peak now Unuspended

    Edgar Peak now Unuspended

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    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…

  • Membership and Subscriptions Update

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    New subscriptions to our newsletter, The Desert Sage, are free for the first calendar year. All subscribers will receive the electronic Sage. Anyone can subscribe to the Sage, you do not need to be a member. Only one subscription is required per household. Annual subscription is $10/year, $20/year for a sustaining subscription, or *new* $30…

  • DPS Peak List

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    The DPS List has been updated to reflect the recent removal of Cerro Pescadores. As of April 2018, Argus Peak, Maturango Peak, Navajo Mountain, and now Cerro Pescadores, have been delisted. Edgar Peak has been unsuspended as access has been restored (only on weekends – see post on Edgar Peak for details). Click here to…