The End of Summer BBQ was a great success with good food and warm weather. Thank you Jimmy Dunlap and Jim Huot for hosting this years BBQ. See you all in the spring. The Oasis www.greatoutdoors.org/ps Volume 4, Issue 2 November 2002 Welcome New Members Wag ne Curtis 1:34114. Campbell Luther maxlee DannJ Kucharski The Inland Empire has dissolved as a chapter. A warm welcome to the following members who have transferred to the Palm Springs Chapter: Dar B., Charlie C., Matt D., James C., Ray K., S. M., Barb B., Ken C., David J., and Veronica R. SEE YOU AT -ME GAY ()RIDE FESTIVAL 2-3 NOVEMBER. STOP I THE GREAT OUTDOORS BOOTH TO SAY I -II OR VOLUNTEER SOME TIME. Message from the President: Our chapter's four delegates Doug Quigley, Chris Waasdorp, Norman Kerewsky and Craig Courtright attended the annual conference and camp out at San Clemente State Park on 19 October. It was a bit chilly but the sound of the ocean waves and the fresh ocean air made it worth while. Every year corporate gives out awards for member recognition. I received a Life Time Achievement Award that is only given out to one person a year. Our chapter received the President Award. I can truly say that it's due to our members. Phil Wright was a volunteer as Corporate Secretary. Roger Gray was reelected as Corporate Secretary, as well as chapter treasurer. These are just a few of the examples of what makes me proud and why our chapter is looked on with integrity and purpose within the chapters of the Great Outdoors. Thank you all very much. Craig Courtright The Oasis
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The End of Summer BBQ was a great success with good food and warm weather. Thank you Jimmy Dunlap and Jim Huot for hosting this years BBQ. See you all in the spring.
The Oasis www.greatoutdoors.org/ps
Volume 4, Issue 2
November 2002
Welcome New Members Wag ne Curtis 1:34114. Campbell
Luther maxlee DannJ Kucharski
The Inland Empire has dissolved as a chapter. A warm welcome to the following members who have transferred to the Palm Springs Chapter: Dar B., Charlie C., Matt D., James C., Ray K., S. M., Barb B., Ken C., David J., and Veronica R.
SEE YOU AT -ME GAY ()RIDE FESTIVAL 2-3 NOVEMBER. STOP I THE GREAT OUTDOORS BOOTH TO SAY I-II OR VOLUNTEER SOME TIME.
Message from the President:
Our chapter's four delegates Doug Quigley, Chris Waasdorp, Norman Kerewsky and Craig Courtright attended the annual conference and camp out at San Clemente State Park on 19 October. It was a bit chilly but the sound of the ocean waves and the fresh ocean air made it worth while. Every year corporate gives out awards for member recognition. I received a Life Time Achievement Award that is only given out to one person a year. Our chapter received the President Award. I can truly say that it's due to our members. Phil Wright was a volunteer as Corporate Secretary. Roger Gray was reelected as Corporate Secretary, as well as chapter treasurer. These are just a few of the examples of what makes me proud and why our chapter is looked on with integrity and purpose within the chapters of the Great Outdoors. Thank you all very much.
Craig Courtright
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The monthly meeting location is at I Tomboyz Café 214 Arenas Rd.
Palm Springs. 760 322-9915. The meeting is the first Tuesday of the
month 5 November from 7:00-8:00 PM for social hour and the meeting from 8:00-9:00 PM. 10% discount to members at the café.
MOON LIGHT HIKE THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER
AT 7:00 PM WE WILL HIKE THE PALM CANYON WASH TO THE SMOKETREE STABLES.
Hiking Time:
1 Hour Elevation Gain:
0 Difficulty:
Easy
Meet at Cocos on Hwy. 111 and Cerritos in Palm Springs. Park in the parking lot furthest away from the restaurant. We will carpool to Barona Rd. After the hike join us for coffee and desert. Bring flashlight and water. Contact Craig at 318-8957 for further details.
On 19 December we will walk the Panorama area of Cathe-dral City known for their elabo-rate Christmas lights and deco-rations. More details in the December Newsletter.
BOWLING
FALM SPRINGS LANES (RAMON AT LANDAU)
MONDAY, 25 NOV. FROM 2:00-4:00 FM.
Contact Doug Quigley at 202-4936
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Hikes bring plenty of water and a
snack/lunch.
Carrizo Canyon—Sunday, 10 Nov. at 9:30 AM This hike is located in the Santa Rosa Mountains just off Hwy. 74 in Palm Desert. The trail follows a canyon which is highlighted by a series of waterfalls. There is some moderate rock scrambling along the trail as it gradually ascends up the side of the mountain. Length: 5 miles Hiking Time: 4 hours Elevation Gain: 500-ft. Difficulty: Moderate Meet at the Art Smith Trailhead. Turn south from Hwy. 111 in Palm Desert onto Hwy. 74. Go 4 miles, and park in the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot on the right. Trip Leader: Dwayne Hannon, 416-2312.
Pushawalla—Thursday, 21 Nov. at 9:00 AM The oasis is located in the Coachella Valley Preserve, a lush concentration of California Fan Palms. The trail follows the San Andreas Fault before descending into a canyon and palm oasis. The trail leads out of the oasis into desert sands and ultimately into a sandy wash. Length: 4 miles Elevation Gain: 300 ft. Hiking Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Easy Meet at Tomboyz Cafe on Arenas Rd. at 9:00 AM for carpooling arrangements. Return at 1:00 PM.. Trip Leader: Tim Carey at 416-3102.
Pacific Crest Trail South of I-10—Saturday, 30 Nov. at 9:00 AM. This hike begins near I-10 where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses desert terrain before reaching the foothills of San Jacinto. We will then climb the north face of these moun-tains. The views are spectacular as the trail ascends above Snow Creek Canyon. Length: 10 miles Hiking Time: 5 hours Elevation Gain: 2000-ft. Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult Meet in front of Tomboyz Café on Arenas Rd. at 9:00 AM for carpooling arrangements. Return at 3:00 PM. Trip Leader: Doug Quigley, 202-4936 .
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ANACAPA IS AND -
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Anacapa Island Adventure
After carpooling to Channel Islands Harbor at Oxnard, ten members boarded the Vanguard, our boat for the 1.5 hour ride to Anacapa. The trip was a delight. Our Captain called attention to the sea lions, porpoises, whales, peli-cans and gulls. A sportif whale, only yards from our ves-sel, entertained us by rising, spouting and skimming three times alongside our boat. Pods of porpoise jumped and swam in the boat's wake, as large pelicans hovered over-head. We watched as seals lifted their heads above the water line to make childish attempts to catch low flying birds.
Arriving at the cliffs of Anacapa, one of eight Channel Is-lands created from volcanic eruptions, we showed our Great Outdoor prowess in mastering the 153 metal and concrete steps leading to the mile square mesa. Twelve miles out, these islets were once connected to the mainland. During those periods animals crossed the boundaries. But, oceans rising from Ice Age melt, caused these crossings to be submerged, and many of these species of animals adapted over the years to their isola-tion, and evolved into new creatures. These islets are home to 2000 varieties of plants and animals, 145 of which exist nowhere else on earth! These islets were also home to the Chumash Indians, until they were exploited by Spanish missionary conversion tactics.
A National Park guide talked us through a two mile trail around the mesa, with a most impressive stop at Inspira-tion Point, a marvelous vista of rocks, kelp forests and other islets. We also stopped to view a rookery of sea li-ons basking and barking below. The guide warned us to stay "two human lengths" from the unstable edge,.but it became obvious that some interpreted this safety warn-ing as being "pygmy lengths". We visited the on-site mu-seum housing historical photos and the brass and crystal light from the original lighthouse. Also on the island are facilities for the Ranger, water tanks so he has toilets that flush, and facilities for several groups doing research on plant and animal life. There is a small camping area, for those Garbo followers who "vant to be alone".
A few hours on the island, and an easy climb down the ladders, we then headed back to the marina. More playful porpoises helped take ones attention off the cool evening air. Our hardy group, ever prepared, donned woolen hats, jackets and sweaters to ease the transition from the delightful, almost sunny weather experienced during the day.
A stop for dinner on the way home, and we ended a per-fect day of sightseeing, hiking, new environments and education. A perfect Great Outdoor experience.
A hearty thanks to Tim Carey for planning and executing this wonderful outing.
Core Group Meeting The Core Group meets the 2nd to last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This will give you the opportunity to assist in the planning of events. The next meeting is Tuesday, 19 November. Contact any core group member for location and directions.
IDYLLWILD RIVERSIDE COUNTY 08/22 - JIMMY 760 328 8049 CAMP 08/24 CONFERENCE 10/17 - CRAIG 760 328 8957 [email protected]
10/19
2 - DAY HIKES/EVENTS DATE LEADER PHONE E-MAIL INDIAN CANYON RD WINDMILL 01/19 CRAIG 760 328 8957 [email protected] MOUNTAIN CARRIZO CANYON 11/10 DWAYNE 760 416 2312 PALM CANYON WASH 11/21 CRAIG 760 328 8957 [email protected] PUSHAWALLA 11/21 TIM 760 416 3102 PCT FROM 1-10 11/30 DOUG 760 202 4936 HURKEY CREEK 12/11 MONTE 760 416 1530 ARABY 12/15 CRAIG 760 328 8957 [email protected]
PANORAMA XMAS LOOP WALK- 12/19 BOB 760 328 6303 ABOUT ART SMITH TRAIL 12/28 DOUG 760 202 4936 SOUTH LYKKEN 01/05 DWAYNE 760 416 2312 HORSETHIEF CREEK 01/18 DOUG 760 202 4936 LOWER RED ROCK 01/23 TIM 760 416 3102 MURRAY PEAK 02/08 MURRAY 760 323 9513 VANDERVENTNER 02/14 RANDOLP 760 320 0331
H COACHELLA VALLEY 02/23 CRAIG 760 328 8957 [email protected] PIPES CANYON 03/06 TIM 760 416 3102 PAINTED CANYON 04/12 BOB 760 328 6303 BIG MORONGO CANYON 04/16 NORMAN 760 320 8066 WEST FORK LOOP 04/27 DOUG 760 202 4936 CARAMBA OVERLOOK 05/10 TIM 760 416 3102 DEEP CREEK 05/21 RANDOLP 760 320 0331
H LOST HORSE MINE 05/25 DWAYNE 760 416 2312 COVINGTON LOOP 06/07 DOUG 760 202 4936 ROUND VALLEY LOOP 06/12 TIM 760 416 3102
ZEN CENTER TO RED TAHQUITZ 06/27 DOUG 760 202 4936 HURKEY CREEK 06/29 CRAIG 760 328 8957 [email protected] BOGART TRAIL 07/09 MONTE 760 416 1530 LAW JUNCTION LOOP 07/19 TIM 760 416 3102 SUICIDE ROCK IDYLLWILD 08/09 TIM 760 416 3102 MORONGO PRESERVE 08/20 BOB 760 328 6303
PALM CANYON INDIAN CANYON 08/24 CRAIG 760 328 8957 BOLSA CHICA WALKABOUT 09/06 DOUG 760 202 4936 PINES TO PALMS 09/06 DOUG 760 202 4936 SAN JACINTO TO SUMMIT 09/27 TIM 760 416 3102
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