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Sierra Club San Diego Ski Section Calendar
Monthly Meetings 2005 Trips 2006 Trips
Monthly Meetings
Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, and Apr 13. PROGRAMS NEEDED!! Beginner class at 6PM, trip
descriptions at 7PM, Program at 7:30. Clairemont Community Room,
Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center, 4731 Clairemont Dr (on Lakehurst Ave), Thomas Brothers 1248E1. Look for the City of San Diego Community
Office on the south side of the driveway between Von's and Big Lots.
For November 10: A Winter Odyssey through Sequoia. Skiing and camping among the pristine Lodgepole forest to the high
windswept landscape of the Tablelands is brilliantly photographed by Reiner Stenzel and Alvin Walter. Come enjoy the best of 2005 winter
photos presented by Alvin Walter.
For December 8: Teleskiing videos and instruction. See the gurus of the sport: the late Allan Bard who was a legend among his peers, Craig Dostie; the publisher and writer of Couloir and Teleski
Magazine, and Alvin Walter, the local steep chutes enthusiast. Filmed and photographed locally by Alvin Walter.
For January 12: Mt. Whitney Ski Descent via the Mountaineer's Route. Steve Popper took advantage of last year's heavy snow pack to ski a classic climbing route. The Mountaineer's route was first climbed by John Muir on October 21, 1873. Also, we will discuss avalanche safety and describe a close call that happened last year.
For February 9: TBA
2005
Nov 12, SAND SKIING at ALGODONES DUNES, all levels, old XC skis and
boots provided, $25 per car BLM parking fee, car pool encouraged, motel
Friday night recommended. Mike Fry,
858-748-5166
Nov 24-27, MAMMOTH THANKSGIVING, All levels. Homey condo
accommodations, a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner and (with help from
mother nature) great skiing. Price is about $210 for four nights lodging and
two dinners. Carpooling is encouraged. Chapter fundraiser. Send $20
deposit (payable to Sierra Club) to Ski Section, 4017 Mt Blackburn Ave,
San Diego, CA 92111-3818. Barbara
Domurad
Dec 29-Jan 2, BEAR VALLEY NEW YEARS BUS TRIP, all levels. Come join us
to bring in the New Year at Bear Valley. Located in the Sierra's between
Yosemite and Tahoe, the area affords us the opportunity to ski the lifts,
the tracks or the backcountry. We will be staying in condos at the ski
area which will give us easy access to all options. Skiers at all levels
are welcome. Your trip cost of $365 covers lodging, transportation and
instruction. Chapter fundraiser. Send $35 deposit (payable to Sierra
Club) to Alice Fichandler,
4520 Greene St., San Diego, CA 92107, 619-226-6083
2006
JAN 8, SUN/M1B, TELESKI CLINIC AT WRIGHTWOOD RESORT.
Ldr: Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982. Asst: Ellen Feeney,
858-586-1982. For first timers thru experts wanting to further develop
their skills.
JAN 13-16, TIOGA PASS WINTER RESORT. Int. to adv. skiers. Ski to a
snowed-in lodge on the east side of Yosemite with heated cabins, shower,
etc. The food is outstanding, lodge is cozy and company great! Cost is
about $400 per person. Includes 6 delicious meals and lodging. Carpool
and 1st night motel is not included. Chapter fund raiser. Trip is limited
to 12. Send $40 deposit (payable to Sierra Club) with 2 SASE or email to
Coordinator: Rhea Leptich, 4017
Mt. Blackburn Ave. S.D. 92111-3818.
JAN 22-25, PEAR LAKE SKI HUT, H20D. The trip is now full. Contact Fred for waiting list.
Ldr: Fred Gabbard, 619-297-6471.
Asst: Jim Crouch. The Pear Lake Ski Hut in Sequoia National Park is
reached by ascending six miles of steep trail from Wolverton Meadow. It
requires stamina and ski mountaineering experience; not for novices. Day
tours in the adjacent Tablelands. You must pack in your food, fuel, water
filter, sleeping bag and personal gear. $54 + carpool and first night motel. Limited to 10.
FEB 11-12, SAT--SUN/V8E. MT BALDY SKI HUT WEEKEND.
Ldr: Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982.
Asst: Reiner Stenzel (Chair of L.A.'s SMS-Ski Mountaineer's Section). Climb
or ski to the comfortable Baldy Ski Hut and plan to spend two days skiing
the chutes of Baldy Bowl.
FEB 16-20, 22nd ANNUAL YOSEMITE CROSS COUNTRY SKI BUS TRIP, all levels.
This trip is fun for families and beginners. You don't even have to ski to enjoy Yosemite! Cost: $470
(two per room), $390 (3 per room), or $375 (4 per room) - two beds per room. Includes all bus transportation, first night motel, 3 nights at
Yosemite Lodge, and ski instruction. All prices are per-person. Meals are not included. Ski and snowshoe rentals available. Send $50 deposit
(payable to Sierra Club) to: Monique Alkemade, 11309 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA, 92130, 858-509-9203. Please include
your address, email and phone number on the check or in a note! This is a chapter fundraiser.
FEB 18, SAT/V10E, SAN ANTONIO SKI LOOP. Ldr: Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982. Asst: Reiner Stenzel (Chair of L.A.'sSMS-Ski Mountaineer's Section) Climb
and ski to Thunder Mtn then traverse the ridgeline to Bighorn and ski out Icehouse Canyon. A short car shuttle will be arranged.
MARCH 11-12, SAT--SUN/V8E, MT. JEPSON SKI MOUNTAINEERING SNOWCAMP.
Ldr: Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982.
Asst: Craig Denson. Climb and ski to the base of Little Draw Bowl to set
up a snowcamp, then ski the chutes of Mt. Jepson and Mt Charlton.
MARCH 17-20, MONTECITO-SEQUOIA LODGE. All levels. Three nights in a terrific lodge in
the western Sierras (with hot tub) and plenty of good food, guided X/C
skiing in the backcountry or on set tracks (possibly without guide). Two
types of rooms; private lodge rooms with bath $535, or a room with shared
bath in the surrounding cabins $453. These prices are double occupancy,
putting more people in the room means you can subtract $10 pp/per nite. A
single room adds $25 pp/per nite (plus tax). Tax is included. All meals
from Friday dinner through Monday lunch are included. Chapter fundraiser.
These prices do not include any gratuities, carpooling costs, your park
entrance fee, the motel the night before or any alcohol you have at the
lodge. To sign up please send your $50 deposit (payable to Sierra Club),
along with your name, address, phone and e-mail info (if you don't have
e-mail, send 3 SASEs) to Jackie Gray, 4259 Feather Ave, San Diego, CA,
92117.
Mar 25-26, WBC Snow Camp (not a ski section outing).
APR 8-11, ROCK CREEK LODGE Advanced beginner to expert Snowed-in lodge
at 9500' in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. Wonderful backcountry touring in
and around the Little Lakes Valley, surrounded by 13,000' peaks.
Excellent meals. Modern cabin with bath are about $375 (per person, 2005
prices) for 3 nights, including breakfasts, and dinners. Rustic cabins
without bath are $300 per person. Carpool and first night motel not
included. Rock Creek will not promise us that they will be open this late
in the season. They will not take our deposits at this time. Stay tuned
for updates. Let Evie know that you are interested in the trip. Evie Jones Burton, 3146
Garrison St. San Diego, CA, 92106, 619-226-2728.
APR 8-11, ROCK CREEK SKI HUT, Leader and assistant needed. Rustic tent
cabin with wood floor at 10,000' on wilderness boundary. $105 per person,
food not included. Car pool with lodge trip. 6 mile ski in, easy ski
access to Little Lakes Valley. Trip limited to 6.
APR 8-11, LITTLE LAKES VALLEY SKI BACKPACK and SNOW CAMP. Int. to Adv.
free, car pool with lodge and hut trip. Ldr: Mike Fry, 858-748-5166. Asst: Afra Roet.
Refund Policy: Note that sickness or injury does not play a part in
refunds. You may purchase travel insurance from any travel agent. Travel
insurance usually covers sickness, injury, family emergencies, lost
luggage etc.
Full Refund: 1. We cancel the trip or 2. The leader determines you
shouldn't be on the trip or 3. You find your own replacement and they
reimburse you.
Partial Refund: 1. We find your replacement and keep only your deposit
or 2. We can't replace you, but we get a refund (or are not charged) by
our providers because of your absence. You get back whatever we get
back.
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