lAugustAnd Beyond
Carpool points, Leaders' Contacts, Abbreviations, etc.

SEPTEMBER

SEP 3-6 FRI-MON LABOR DAY WEEKEND * 20s & 30s
O: ADVENTURE SERIES: YOSEMITE CAR CAMP
Join us on our adventure- a Car camp to Yosemite National Park, Labor
Day weekend (Friday-Monday September 3-6th, 2004). Half Dome, Nevada
Falls, Clouds Rest, Quarter Dome, El Capitan, the Redwoods all within
reach. Hike, swim, bike, read, meditate, laze, you decide. The weekend
will be fun and relaxing, with stimulating day hikes through scenery
that inspired John Muir, Ansel Adams and countless generations of
visitors! Evening activities include campfires, roasted marshmallows and
Yosemite under starlight skies, need we say more?
Drive up Friday, camp in a Yosemite valley campground Fri-Sat-Sun nights
and head back on Monday. The campground has flush toilets and hot
showers are available within walking distance for a fee. Most meals for
Saturday and Sunday are included as is breakfast on Monday.
Additionally, there are restaurants nearby.
Note that you will need to bring and share tents, as we are limited in
the number of tents that we can pitch at each campsite. In addition,
severe bear restrictions are in place in Yosemite; our group will have
access to a limited number of bear resistant storage boxes, thus there
will be strict restrictions on items that you can bring up, such as
ice-chests/food/toiletteries/anything that has a smell, all those items
as well as the group's food will have to fit in those boxes... More
information at http://www.nps.gov/yose/home.htm and when you sign up.
All participants will be required to share in camping and food tasks.
We expect this event to sell out rather quickly. To inquire about space
availability or for any general questions, send e-mail to Leaders
Sridhar Gullapalli, sridhar_gullapalli@yahoo.com and Steven Han,
Stv_Han@hotmail.com. Food Director: Tracy Hoffman.
To reserve your spot, send 1) 2 large SASE, 2) H/W phone numbers 3)
e-mail address, 4) carpool info, 5) The following waiver printed and
signed, http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/forms/pdf/lrf.pdf and 6) a
check payable to “Sierra Club” for $105 with current Sierra Club
membership number, or for $115 if not a Sierra Club member, to Steve Han Steven Han
22240 Victory Blvd. #109 Woodland Hills, CA 91367.100 percent refund for cancellations within 7 days
of receipt of your check, no refunds after that. No refunds after
August 20th; No show, no refund."

 No refunds after
August 20th; No show, no refund."


SEP 10 FRI * 20s & 30s
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Calling all Leaders, Hosts, and Hostesses. Please submit your October
through November Newsletter event write-ups to the Outings Chair on or
before today! outingschair20s30s@hotmail.com

SEP 12 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: BEGINNERS/NEWCOMER HIKE @ NEWTON CANYON
Today's hike will begin in the late afternoon Bring a snack, water,
sunscreen. Meet at 4pm, Malibu Rideshare point.
Leaders: Eric Marcus & Silvia Darie.

SEP 14 TUES * 20s & 30s
O: PLAYA DEL REY CONDITIONING WALK
Summer’s nearly over, but you can still have a good night hike. It is
time to enjoy a weekday hike in Playa Del Rey and get ready for that
upcoming dinner. Come on by enjoy a 4 to 5 mile walk the beach and hills
around Playa Del Rey. Enjoy the night lights of the city and
neighborhood. Approx. 5mi, 200 ft gain. Go W on Culver Blvd, to
Nicholson, turn L and turns into Pershing and continue to Waterview (1/2
mi), turn R to top-of-the-hill, (corner of Rindge and Waterview). Where
the NW corner fence of LAX meets the homes overlooking the ocean. The
fun starts at 7:00pm. Leaders: Russ Black & Greg Klinger.

SEP 18 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: LAKE HOLLYWOOD SOCIAL WALK
If you've done the hike to the Hollywood sign with me, you've seen a
beautiful lake/reservoir below with pine trees around it Now we are
going to walk around this easy lake! This walk has no elevation gain and
is 3.2 miles around. Hence, DO NOT bring hiking boots! Bring comfortable
shoes. Dogs are not allowed! This walk will take between 1-1.5 hours.
Meet at 1 pm. From the 101 Freeway, get off Barham (if you are coming
from LA get off Barham and/or Universal Studios exit & go down(left) the
hill & make a left at Cahuenga) and drive toward LA on Cahuenga
(Hollywood) and get on Barham. From Barham Blvd. (Thomas Guide 563 D7),
take Lake Hollywood Dr., all the way up the hill, passing Wonderview
Dr.., go down the hill, and park. Meet at the 1st entrance you see
(gate). Toyon Tanks (gate) are across the street. Thomas Guide 563 E7.
Rain postpones. Bring water. Afterwards we will meet at In-N-Out Burger
3640 Cahuenga Blvd W in Studio City. Leaders: Ed MacKeen (818) 761-8300
and Reagan Lau.

SEP 19 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: VINCENT GULCH
To this leader, a place called a "gulch" evokes images of the
shoot-em-up wild west; spots where the lawless rascals hole up and the
sheriff has second thoughts about treading into. Be that as it may our
group of urban cowboys is going to metaphorically slap on that 10 gallon
hat, strap on that holster (though these days it likely is populated
with all the fabulous ubiquitous consumer electronics to tell us where
the hell we are and how to summon help when we get in trouble), and
fearlessly traipse on in! This hike is 8+ miles with 2000 feet of
vertical gain into a canyon in the eastern San Gabriel mountains. To
establish the proper mind-frame of dread, we will say our jaunt is one
of those gol' darn "upside down" hikes, meaning we drop down first then
climb on the way out. Meet 9:00am at the La Canada carpool point. Bring
2 liters liquid, lunch, and hiking-style boots. Leaders: Gary Crow &
Steve Han

SEP 24 FRI
LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
Ever wanted to lead your own rated outings (hikes/camping/etc)? Well
here's your opportunity! Deadline arriving shortly! Next class will be
in April '05 in Orange County, so now is the time to act. See "future
events" on October 16th for details. Email the outings chair with any
questions: outingschair20s30s@hotmail.com

SEP 24-26 FRI-SUN * 20s & 30s
T: SAILING CRUISE TO SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SEA CAVES AND ANACAPA ISLAND
Explore the islands, enjoy challenging hands-on sailing, hiking,
snorkeling. spelunking, dinghy. Food expense; $35 additional paid at the
boat. Limited space. Send resume of sailing experience (even if none),
one 9.5" SASE or e-mail with, w&h phone, $149 ($155 non-mem) made to
Sierra Club. Send to Reservationist/Skipper: Dan Clouse. Other
skipper/Leader: Gary Vidor.

SEP 26 SUN * 20s & 30s
O: RAINFOREST TRAIL @ STUDIO CITY
Yes, there is a trail and place called the rainforest hidden in the
hills of Studio city. A place of high canopy trees, a running stream,
and sounds of tranquility from the birds. One of several trails in the
park, this trail was featured in the LA Times Outdoors section and
boasts a spectacular view of the valley at the top. Along the way, you
will encounter an abandoned car and cross several streams. Its a
semi-moderate hike of 6 miles and 800 ft gain with a good amount of tree
shade. Rain postpones. Wilacre Park is located on the NW corner of
Laurel Canyon and Fryman in Studio city. 3431 Fryman Rd Studio City, CA
91604. We will meet at the fire-road gate at 10AM. Bring water,
sunscreen, and a snack. Afterwards, we plan to eat lunch at Koo Koo Roo
Chicken. Leaders: Regan Lau (ReganL@hotmail.com) and Silvia Darie.