Nov. 8-9,
Kelso Dunes sand skiing and car camp. Free, old skis, boots
and poles are provided.
Mike Fry
Nov. 13,
Ski Section Meeting.
Nov. 26-30,
THANKSGIVING AT MAMMOTH, about $250,
Rhea Leptich coordinator, Barbara Domurad chef. 4 nights in 2
condos in Mammoth Lakes. Thanksgiving dinner and all the trimmings
included. Transportation not included, car pools encouraged. We will
ski if there
is snow, hike if there isn't. Alpine skiers can buy a lift ticket for
manmade snow at
Mammoth Mountain. Trip limited to 16.
NOV 26-30/WED-SUN/S10E TRINITY ALPS SKI BACKPACK
Ldr:
Fred Gabbard 619-297-6471
(email preferred) Asst: Steve Fausset
Thanksgiving snow backpack trip to the Trinity Alps to explore
the Canyon Creek Lakes basin, with a possible climb of Thompson Peak
(8994'), if conditions permit. Where there's not enough snow to ski,
we'll hike. Metal-edged skis and avy gear required. Limited to
8. Contact leader for sign-up.
Dec. 11,
Ski Section Meeting
Dec. 31, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
NEW YEARS BEAR VALLEY BUS TRIP
WED-SUN All levels
COORDINATOR:
Alice Fichandler, 619-226-6083,
Come join us to bring in the new year at Bear Valley where we will
be staying in condos at the ski area and enjoying 3 full days of
cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing. Bear Valley is
located in the
Sierras between Yosemite and Tahoe in Alpine County. The area has an
extensive track system, a downhill resort, and back country trails. We
will have beginner and intermediate trips each day: instruction is
included. We will celebrate the New Year with a progressive dinner
which has been a success in previous years. Cost for the trip is
approximately $385 which includes transportation, lodging. Bus leaves
at 8:30am on Dec. 31 to try to beat the traffic. To reserve a place on
the trip, send a $35 non-refundable deposit and 3 SASE’s OR your e-mail
address to
Alice Fichandler, 4520 Greene St., San Diego, CA 92107.
Jan 8,
Ski Section Meeting
FEB 5-9,
25th ANNUAL YOSEMITE WINTER BUS TRIP. This winter
wonderland getaway trip is for all levels of skiers as well as
non-skiers. Snowshoers are welcome. In addition to its spectacular
landscape, Yosemite offers
many ways to spend your time including photography, nature walks,
moonlit hikes, snow shoeing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, brunch at
the famous Ahwahnee Hotel, museums, ice skating, shopping and much
more. The trip cost includes bus transportation, first night stay in
Oakhurst, three nights at The Yosemite Lodge, and ski instruction. Per
person cost is $477 (two per room), $404 (3 per room), or $367 (4 per
room) with two beds per room. Meals and ski rentals are not included.
We will depart on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and return on Monday at around
9:00 p.m. Send a $50 deposit (payable to Sierra Club) and your
address, phone number, and email address (or 3 SASE) to Monique
Alkemade, 11309 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA, 92130. Call
Monique Alkemade
858-509-9203 with any questions.
We need your deposit by Dec. 15 in order to reserve your rooms.
Feb 12,
Ski Section Meeting
Feb 19-22 The Pear Lake trip has been cancelled.
Feb 28-Mar 5,
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, ISAAK WALTON INN. $464 for 3
nights at Isaak Walton Inn. Airfare, trainfare and meals not included.
Send your $40 deposit (payable to Sierra Club), along with your name,
address, phone and e-mail info (or 3 SASEs) to
Jackie Gray, 4259
Feather Ave, San Diego, CA, 92117. 858-270-3828.
Mar 12,
Ski Section Meeting
Mar 20-22,
WBC SNOW CAMP, Skiing, snowshoeing, and camping in the
snow. Not a ski section outing, but most of our
leaders are there. Sign up for WBC at
http://www.wildernessbasics.com/
Course starts in late January.
Mar 26-30,
CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE. Historic Sierra Club lodge at
Donner
Pass. All levels welcome. Lessons and rentals extra. Easy touring, 3
downhill resorts, major track skiing, and backcountry huts. Lodging,
and meals
at CTL about $200, you buy your own airline ticket to Reno. Rental
cars shared. Coordinator:
Patty Dahl
619-222-1215.
Trip limited to 12.
Apr 9,
Ski Section Planning Meeting and Party.
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.
CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
