Information
Updates
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
December 9!!
In an effort to try something new and different, this year we’re having our party during the day, in the outdoors! We’ll still have holiday crafts, activities for ALL ages, and (out)door prizes, but our pot-luck will be geared towards a cook out! We’ll supply drinks, plates, paper goods, hamburgers, hot-dogs and veggie-burgers as well as a variety of outdoor recreational equipment. Leaders will be leading short hikes in the park throughout the day. Playground and restrooms are nearby. No reservations needed, just drop by with a side dish! We’ll be at San Dieguito County Park in Del Mar, from 11:00 -4:00. From San Diego,take I-5 about 20 miles north to Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Go east 1.5 miles to Highland, then proceed to the Upper Park entrance. Follow our signs to the picnic area. There is shelter-only heavy rain
cancels!
Next Quarterly Meeting
~ Monday, February 12 ~
Quarterly Meetings are held from 6 pm to 8 pm (dinner 6:00 - 6:30 and meeting from 6:30 - 8:00 PM) at the University Towne Center food court by the ice skating rink. Meetings are open to all members and their children. FOY will contribute
$5 per family that attends.
New Membership Chair
Alice Boone has resigned after many years of service to FOY. This “behind the scenes” position is very important and we Thank Alice for her dedication. Alice has handed over the reigns to Dia Mays, who volunteered to do this along with her Outings Co-Chair duties. Many Thanks again to Alice and
Dia!
New Focus On Youth Information Number
Per our new Membership Chair’s request, all inquiries re: FOY and /or FOY newsletters are to be directed to her at 619-562-7439. Our recording at the chapter office will also list this number, so that future members can reach a real human voice and get a newsletter mailed out that day!
Wilderness Basics Course
Only once each year, the Sierra Club offers comprehensive training for people who want to enjoy and explore the wilderness in a safe and responsible manner that will maintain the purity and integrity of the wilderness environment. Registration takes place the first night with a cost of $95 for San Diego WBC and $85 North County WBC cash or check only. San Diego WBC is held at the Scottish Rites Center Jan 23 - Mar 27. North County WBC is held at San Pasqual High School Jan 16 - Mar 20. See Hi-Sierran for more
details.
2001 Calendars
Visit the Sierra Club bookstore at 3830 Ray Street in San Diego to see and purchase our beautiful calendars. If you can’t make it to the bookstore, there is a order form in the Hi-Sierran or shop online at www.sierraclub.org/chapters/sandiego/bookstore. The calendar shows all the grandeur of the North American wilderness and is gift-boxed for the holidays. They also have Chapter shirts, tote bag and holiday greeting cards. Do your holiday shopping with the Sierra Club and support a great cause!
Public Relations Needed
If you or someone you know can give an hour or two a month to FOY, we could sure use some help spreading the word. We need a liaison to get our group noticed by local
media by telling people who we are and what we do! Though our section is local, we are part of a well respected national organization, and a volunteer “internship” with us looks great on a resume. Membership in the club is not necessary. This position can be shared. Please call Laura Cramer at 760-341-5448 , or e-mail: callcramers@earthlink.net if interested.
Focus
On Youth Outings
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December 9 Saturday N/A
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FOY Holiday Party
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We’ll have more fabulous door prizes, “hands on” games, crafts and activities for all ages-and a potluck, of course! No reservations required, just drop by with any potluck dish to feed six-and a holiday
spirit!
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December 17 Sunday 1 - 4 pm M4A
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North County Day Hike
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Leader: Kari Elliott
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Asst: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
rnsrule@aol.com
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North County day hike from 1 - 4pm, location to be announced (possible Quail Botanical Gardens or North County beach). Call Assistant Leader for signup. All ages of children are very welcome.
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January 6-7
Saturday-Sunday E4B
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Agua Caliente Car Camp
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Leader: Denise Falk(619) 231-4975
rnsrule@aol.com
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Asst: Needed
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We’ll watch the full moon rise (and set, if
you’re an early riser.) We’ll hike in the canyons and soak in the
(kids’) pool and (adults’) Jacuzzi. This will be a central commissary
trip. F.O.Y. provides sites, food, and equipment for cooking the food.
Price: $40 for one adult family/ $46, two adult family To reserve, send
SASE, check made out to Sierra Club - FOY and names/ages of children to
leader at: 1827 Bancroft St., San Diego, CA 92102-1225.
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January 13
Saturday M6C
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Cuyamaca Peak Day Hike
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Asst: Stephanie Fantino (858)
755-1978
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Climb to the top of the most renowned and prominent
peak in San Diego County. On a clear day, you can see the ocean to the
west and the desert to the east. Bring a lunch to eat on the top. Children
8 & up and adults who enjoy hiking with children are welcome.
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January 21
Sunday E5B
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Torrey Pines Day Hike - FOY
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Leader: Ana de Vedia (858)
573-0946
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Asst: Needed
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Moderate hike up to the park and down to the beach at
low tide. Beautiful views and some tide pools to delight children of all
ages. Bring water, lunch, shoes with traction and inclement weather
clothing. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. For reservations call before
9:00 PM and leave message.
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February 3-4
Saturday - Sunday E2B
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Desert Car Camp
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Reservations
are pending, but this will be a central commissary car camp to the low
desert. We will either be at a site along the Colorado River (near Yuma,)
or at a less frequented site in Anza Borrego. The exact location will be
on my message machine at the # above by January 1st. Cost: $35 for 1 adult
families, $40 for 2 adults or 3 or more children.
Trip fees include Saturday dinner and campfire snack, all
beverages, and Sunday breakfast as well as a craft activity. To reserve:
Send a check made out to Sierra Club - FOY, names and ages of those under
18, and a SASE to the leader at 74313 Chicory St. Palm Desert, CA 92260
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February 4
Sunday M3C
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Cowles Mt Sunset Hike
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Leader: Ana de Vedia (858)
573-0946
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Asst: Needed
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Moderate hike up our local mountain to watch the
sunset and the city lights. On the return, we’ll let the waxing moon
light our way down. Children that can handle the steady upwards trail are
welcome. Bring water, snacks, flash light, shoes with traction, and
inclement weather clothing. Heavy rain cancels. Limited to 15. For
reservations call before 9:00 PM and leave message.
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February 18
Sunday E3B
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Torrey Pines Day Hike
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
rnsrule@aol.com
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Enjoy a hike along Torrey Pines State Park. We’ll
walk up the hill, hike down the bluff, and beach walk back. Bring sturdy
shoes, water, daypack, and shoes for the tide. All ages welcome. Call
leader for signup and meeting location. Rain cancels.
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February 24
Saturday E5A
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Torrey Pines Day Hike
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Asst: Edmund Fantino (858)755-1978
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Torrey Pines morning hike for adults and children 7
and older. We will explore several of the trails within the reserve.
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March 4 Sunday E4A
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San Clemente Canyon Day Hike
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
rnsrule@aol.com
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We will hike and stop to enjoy flora and fauna of the
stream area preserved between Clairemont and University City. Call leader
for details and reservations. All ages welcome.
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March 10 Saturday
E3A
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Sunset Cliffs (Ocean Beach) Park Beach Walk
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Leader: Bob Muldrew (858)
292-8405
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This late afternoon hike (before and after a very low
tide) will start at Ladera Street and walk toward Point Loma (and back).
There will be time for some tide pool exploration too. Contact leader for
details and reservations.
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March 17 Saturday
M5B
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Canyon Sin Nombre
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Asst: Stephanie Fantino (858)
755-1978
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Late morning hike suitable for adults and children 8
and older in a scenic canyon in the Anza-Borrego State Park. Bring a lunch
and be prepared to enjoy fantastic desert scenery.
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March 23-25 Friday -
Sunday N/A
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Big Bear / Lodge Weekend
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Join us at the Sierra Club’s Keller Ski Hut,
located across the street from the Snow Valley Ski area and adjacent to
Green Valley Cross Country ski area. The first year we had no snow, and
last year we had too much!!! So we’re hoping to get it right this year!
Either way, it’s always a fun weekend. The “hut” sleeps 25, and
meals will be provided from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast in the fully
equipped kitchen. I will be the lodge host and will have info on local
activities, but will not be leading organized outings. Note: You will need
to have a 4 wheel drive vehicle or carry tire chains! Lodge fee of $5 per
person, per night, plus $20 for each adult,$15 for each “teen,” and
$10 for kids 10 and under for meals. Send check made out to Sierra Club -
FOY and SASE, names/ages of those under 18 to leader at: 74313 Chicory St.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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April 7-8 Saturday-Sunday
E4B
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Agua Caliente Car Camp
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
rnsrule@aol.com
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Asst: Needed
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Moonlight in the flowering Anza Borrego desert. We
may smell desert lavender on a warm breeze. We probably will see ocotillo
and other cacti in bloom. Hot springs warm a children’s pool and an
adult hot tub. This is a central commissary trip: you bring kids, tent,
sleeping bags. We arrange sites, food, large equipment. Price: $40 for a
one adult family/ $46, two adult family. To reserve, send SASE, check made
out to Sierra Club - FOY and names/ages of children to leader at: 1827
Bancroft St., San Diego, CA.
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