Ghost Town Extravaganza
Saturday, October 31, 2009 to Sunday, November 01, 2009
What could be more appropriate this Halloween weekend than to visit the ghosts and ruins of California's coloful past? Come with us to this eerie desert landscape near Death Valley. Camp at the historic ghost town op Ballarat (flush toilets & hot showers). On Saturday, do a challenging hike to ghost town Lookout City with expert Hal Fowler who will regale us with tales of this wild west town. Sat. evening, Happy Hour and potluck feast, followed by a midnight visit to Ballarat's graveyard. On Sunday, a quick visit to the infamous Riley town site before heading home. Group size stricly limited. Send $8 per person (Sierra Club), 2 SASE, H&W phone, email, rideshare info to Leader: Lygeia Gerard, P.O. Box 294726, Phelan, CA 92329; 760-868-2179. Sponsored by the California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee. more...

North Fortuna Mountain Evening Hike
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Grade: M5C ?...
Let's hike up North Fortuna to see some great views of San Diego and North County. Please bring plenty of water, snacks and sturdy shoes.  more...

Register for San Diego Chapter Wilderness Basic Course
Monday, November 02, 2009
Register for San Diego Chapter Wilderness Basic Course! http://www.wildernessbasics.com The Wilderness Basics Course runs once each year. The 2010 year's course runs from January 19—March 23. Students meet for lectures every Tuesday night from 7-9:30 p.m. Outings are organized for every other weekend, with minor exceptions. Experience the remote beauty of the wilderness with intelligence and confidence! This comprehensive course will give you key information about: Map reading, Compass use, Equipment, Clothing selection, Food selection and cooking, Physical conditioning, Sanitation, and Lots more! Participants are taught skills to safely enjoy the wilderness. These skills are taught in ten lectures and are practiced in overnight outings: Car Camp, Land Navigation, Mountain and/or Desert Backpack, and Snow Camp. Our goal is to share our knowledge and skills in the safe enjoyment of wilderness areas and to convey a sense of responsibility for maintaining the purity and integrity of the wilderness environment. Participants must supply their own equipment which may be rented from many sporting goods stores. Information about equipment will be covered in the course lectures. Persons 18 years of age and older are eligible to take this course. more...

COWLES MOUNTAIN 6:30 EVENING HIKE
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Grade: M6C ?...
Take a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock side of San Diego's highest point. Learn about the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a munchie. Call for required signup, and leave word how late in the evening I can return your call. All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. Please remember that outings are intended for adults 18+ and pets are not allowed unless otherwise indicated.  more...

Seed Ball Distribution - Restore Vegitation in Fire Damaged Habitat
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Meet every Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December to help distribute seed balls to restore fire damaged vegetation in the Julian region. Seed balls are clay balls with native seeds in them. You will be walking around carrying buckets/bags of seed balls and dropping them on the ground. The activity is not strenuous, but is off trail. Can be done by families with children as young as 8 years old. We will provide water, but please bring plenty as well and a sack lunch. Meet at 8am in Ramona OR 9am in Wynola (near Julian). Ends at approximately 3pm. Contact Chris Meador 760-789-3992 cmeador@wildlife-research.org OR Shirley Moors 760-789-3992 s.moors@cox.net. more...

Seed Ball Distribution - Restore Vegitation in Fire Damaged Habitat
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Meet every Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December to help distribute seed balls to restore fire damaged vegetation in the Julian region. Seed balls are clay balls with native seeds in them. You will be walking around carrying buckets/bags of seed balls and dropping them on the ground. The activity is not strenuous, but is off trail. Can be done by families with children as young as 8 years old. We will provide water, but please bring plenty as well and a sack lunch. Meet at 8am in Ramona OR 9am in Wynola (near Julian). Ends at approximately 3pm. Contact Chris Meador 760-789-3992 cmeador@wildlife-research.org OR Shirley Moors 760-789-3992 s.moors@cox.net. more...

Seed Ball Distribution - Restore Vegitation in Fire Damaged Habitat
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Meet every Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December to help distribute seed balls to restore fire damaged vegetation in the Julian region. Seed balls are clay balls with native seeds in them. You will be walking around carrying buckets/bags of seed balls and dropping them on the ground. The activity is not strenuous, but is off trail. Can be done by families with children as young as 8 years old. We will provide water, but please bring plenty as well and a sack lunch. Meet at 8am in Ramona OR 9am in Wynola (near Julian). Ends at approximately 3pm. Contact Chris Meador 760-789-3992 cmeador@wildlife-research.org OR Shirley Moors 760-789-3992 s.moors@cox.net. more...

Ski Section Metting
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Meetings are held at the Chapter Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, #101, San Diego, CA 92111. 6PM intro class on XC skiing and snowshoeing. 7PM trip descriptions, 7:15PM program. more...

Seed Ball Distribution - Restore Vegitation in Fire Damaged Habitat
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Meet every Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December to help distribute seed balls to restore fire damaged vegetation in the Julian region. Seed balls are clay balls with native seeds in them. You will be walking around carrying buckets/bags of seed balls and dropping them on the ground. The activity is not strenuous, but is off trail. Can be done by families with children as young as 8 years old. We will provide water, but please bring plenty as well and a sack lunch. Meet at 8am in Ramona OR 9am in Wynola (near Julian). Ends at approximately 3pm. Contact Chris Meador 760-789-3992 cmeador@wildlife-research.org OR Shirley Moors 760-789-3992 s.moors@cox.net. more...

Kelso Dunes Sand Skiing and Car Camp
Saturday, November 14, 2009 to Sunday, November 15, 2009
Kelso Dunes sand skiing and car camp. Free, old skis, boots and poles are provided. more...

Coasters Saturday Torrey Pines
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Grade: E5A ?...
Hike up into Torrey Pines, use Fleming and other trails. Tide high - we are not on beach. Bring water and comfortable hiking shoes or boots. Meet 9:00, Thomas 1207-G1, reservations required. To sign up use Email (prefer) or call, limited to 20, optional resturant lunch at hike end. Rain cancels. All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. Please remember that outings are intended for adults 18+ and pets are not allowed unless otherwise indicated.  more...

Seed Ball Distribution - Restore Vegitation in Fire Damaged Habitat
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Meet every Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December to help distribute seed balls to restore fire damaged vegetation in the Julian region. Seed balls are clay balls with native seeds in them. You will be walking around carrying buckets/bags of seed balls and dropping them on the ground. The activity is not strenuous, but is off trail. Can be done by families with children as young as 8 years old. We will provide water, but please bring plenty as well and a sack lunch. Meet at 8am in Ramona OR 9am in Wynola (near Julian). Ends at approximately 3pm. Contact Chris Meador 760-789-3992 cmeador@wildlife-research.org OR Shirley Moors 760-789-3992 s.moors@cox.net. more...

Seed Ball Distribution - Restore Vegitation in Fire Damaged Habitat
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Meet every Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December to help distribute seed balls to restore fire damaged vegetation in the Julian region. Seed balls are clay balls with native seeds in them. You will be walking around carrying buckets/bags of seed balls and dropping them on the ground. The activity is not strenuous, but is off trail. Can be done by families with children as young as 8 years old. We will provide water, but please bring plenty as well and a sack lunch. Meet at 8am in Ramona OR 9am in Wynola (near Julian). Ends at approximately 3pm. Contact Chris Meador 760-789-3992 cmeador@wildlife-research.org OR Shirley Moors 760-789-3992 s.moors@cox.net. more...

Ski Trip - THANKSGIVING AT MAMMOTH
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 to Sunday, November 29, 2009
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.  more...