GLASS MOUNTAIN OCT 24

Even though the Sat nite wind was not in our favor (it blew down all the club arrows leading to our campsite), a dozen campers found it to the base of Glass Mtn, that obsidian-covered peak that dominates the whole Owens Valley panorama northward. We were up before daylight on Sunday, eager for the 3,000' ascent, and soon on our way up the sparkling shoulder. Glass offers a complete 360 degree view extending from Mt Sill away up north to around Bridgeport. We found ourselves on top, 12 climbers, looking almost straight down on Crowley Lake. The complete chain of peaks in the White Range to the east were so prominent. Lothar Kolbig held attention at the evening campfire with his interesting tales of the recent Afghanistan climbs of the past summer.
The peak easily conquered, the group came down the scree slopes and ended the event with a most enjoyable dip in Hot Creek. I think Glass Mtn is one of our most delightful and rewarding Desert Peaks. -Gene Gail

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IN APPRECIATION-
To the Desert Peaks Section of the Sierra Club:
Thank you for the beautiful large spray of purple stocks and white carnations you sent in tribute to Niles! funeral service.
It was especially comforting to see so many of our friends there in spite of the fact that the long holiday preceding made it difficult to reach people.
Niles and I have always considered that we made our most lasting friendships in the DPS; our memories of DPS trips are unforgettable.
Cordially yours, Louise Werner (July 12, 1965)

Niles' passing marks the loss of one more great contributor to Desert Peaking. His conversation had always some thing to offer. -Editor.

THIS 'N THAT

Have you seen La Siesta Press's (that's Walt Wheelock) new booklet, "Mines of the High Desert"? It's about the 29 Palms area and has some fine historical data along with a good group of pictures. Walt is still searching for peak write-ups in Part II of the Desert Peaks Guide. As you know, Walt is writing and publishing this series on his own. We have all read Part I and are looking forward to the subsequent numbers. This is not an easy task and it takes lots of scouting time, especially on the more minor peaks, and those to which the DPS has not been exposed.

Did you see the Hundred Peaks "Summit Summaries"? It is a wonderful work-just out, and tells of their numerous events during the past eleven years. Somebody really worked overtime to get that one out. Congratulations!!!

Eight old members were reinstated during the summer-they only forgot to send in their fees.

John Robinson has moved-2627 Blackthorn St., Newport Beach, Calif. 92660.

Our hoped-for Thanksgiving weekend to Cerro de la Encantada(Big Picacho) had to be postponed until some more distant date due to inadequate leadership, i.e. no leaders could be found. This is one peak that demands previous scouting. Be patient and we'11 get there again sometime!

Sierra Peaks Banquet is set for Thurs Dec 2. Consult Sked for detai1s. Many DPSers hold dual membership with the SPS. Tickets $3. Rudi's Italian Inn.
 
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