the mobile home pads for Pyramid Pk. The group of seven non-DPS hikers amongst us were encouraged to try for the summit but even with a gentle pace they turned back one after one until only Tom Sakowych of Hemet and Evan Koch of San Diego remained. We climbed by the usual route and, except for strong winds, encountered no difficulties. The view included Porter, Sentinel, Telescope, Tucki, Corkscrew, Tin, Dry, Palmer, Grapevine, Mummy, Charleston, Potosi, McCullough, Kingston, Clark, Avawatz and Smith. All but three were covered with fresh snow, Telescope having at least 7,000 feet of snow. We were back to the cars by 3:15. Thanks to Igor for a fine assist. We encountered a new, unauthorized 4wd track leading from near the start of the old route, ducked with frequent two foot high rock cairns and leading to the low point on the skyline at 3960+ ft. I was sorry to see it as it encourages unnecessary vehicle travel and I'm afraid that some members of our climbing Section will be encouraged to use their 4wd to enjoy this peak. -- LEORA AND RON

RESTAURANT REVIEW Martini Burger??

Murph's Gaslight in Bermuda Dunes! 79-860 Ave 42 I-10 to Washington. South on Washington to Ave 42 by the Palm Springs airport. Lunch 11-3pm. Dinner 5-9pm. Sunday Dinner 3-9pm. An excellent poolside atmosphere for a on-the-road lunch or dinner. We had the Martini Burger with your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage, followed by a juicy burger and french fries, all for $4.95. The oriental chicken salad is more than most anyone could eat for $5.95. Pan fried chicken is the house specialty and is served with a soup, salad, two vegetables, mashed potatoes & gravy, hot biscuits and corn bread, and apple cobbler for desert, all for $11.95! Their tables will seat up to 12 people. No reservations. -

Leora Jones

Do you have a roadside diner you could recommend??

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