AUG
18-26 |
SAT-SUN |
DESERT
PEAKS |
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I:
Charleston Pk (11.918'), Mummy Mtn (11,530'). Toiyabe Dome (11,773'). Ruby Dome
(11,387'), Wheeler Pk (13,063'), maybe more: 9 day vacation and carcamp of
incredibly scenic Nevada ranges. 2 WD OK. Charleston & Mty: 4,300' gain, 19
mi, rt. Toiyabe Dome: 4,600' gain, 10 mi rt. Ruby Dome: 4800' gain, 8 mi rt.
Wheeler Pk: 3,100' gain, 9 mi rt. We will, visit Lee Cyn Nat Forest, Goldfield,
Berlin-Icthyosaur St Pk, Austin (old mining camp), Elko, go thru "The Secret
Pass" in Ruby Mtns, also see the Lehman Caves in Great Basin Nat Pk, Pioche,
Caliente ctr. On nonclimbing days we will experience a few hot springs,
interesting eateries and several Basque restaurants & add'l cultural sites.
Send 2 lg SASE with H & W phones, recent experience, conditioning to
Leader: RON JONES. Asst: JIM KILBERG. |
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DESERT PROTECTIVE COUNCIL
OUTINGS
MAR 24-25: PALEN-MCCOY VALLEY, CHUCK
WALLA & OROCOPIA MTS. Meet Saturday morning in front of Patton
Museum at Chiriaco Summit, 28 miles east of Indio at 10:30 am. 4WD preferred
but 2WD permitted with clearance and short wheelbase.
APR 13-15: AMARGOSA CANYON, SHOSHONE AREA. KINGSTON RANGE
Meet promptly at 12 noon behind the "Mad Greek" cafe in Baker. 4WD not
required. Bring a bath towel for visits to Tecopa Hot Springs. Trip ends Sunday
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MAY 26-28: DARWIN
CANYON, PANAMINT VALLEY, SOUTHERN SIERRA Meet at 10:30 am in the
east end of the parking lot of Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest. 4WD preferred
but not required. Afternoons will be spent above 4000'. Monday is optional.
For trip details and write up, send a self addressed stamped envelope to the
trip leader Bill Neill. Asst. Leader: Judy Anderson
Bill Neill: Outings 714-779-2099 4900
Glenview Anaheim 92807 Deborah Reames: B-V Race 415-415-567-6100
Hearing: Jeff Widen 213-387-6528 Desert Report c/o Sierra Club 3550 W. 6th
St Los Angeles. CA 90020 |
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