January 2005 Outings Schedule
All area codes are 775 unless otherwise noted.
 

 

JANUARY 1 (SATURDAY)
New Years Day hike. Start the new year off right with a hike in the local desert. Late start and comfortable pace for those who are a wee bit foggy. We will discuss Nevada wilderness and the evils of late night partying. DL. Trip limit. LNT hike. Call 3 days in advance. Leader: Kurt Kuznicki (745-3119). Leisurely.

JANUARY 6 (THURSDAY)
GB ExCom Meeting. Great Basin Group Executive Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. to plan upcoming activities and events. All members welcome. Info: Holly Coughlin (331-7488).

JANUARY 8 (SATURDAY)
Mt Rose area beginner snowshoe. Suitable for starters. Some climbing involved, so should be in good physical condition. May observe chickadees. Learn basic snowshoe techniques and safety. DL. Leader: Ken Hayes (746-8274, khayes99@charter.net). 3 mi, 800 ft. Leisurely.

JANUARY 8 (SATURDAY)
Loch Leven lakes snowshoe. Fairly difficult trip rewards you with scenery and solitude. Winter excursions to the three lakes are uncrowded and provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Some challenging sections suited for intermediate snowshoers. Leaders: John Cossavella (750-7270, john.cossavella@igt.com), Shanel (425-4962, spistori@sparks.kmart.com). 5 mi, 1200 ft gain. Moderate.

JANUARY 9 (SUNDAY)
Calico Moutains wilderness hike. Join the Wild Places Tour as it stops at this Black Rock NCA wilderness area. The Calico Mountains are multi-hued mountain range with great views of the Black Rock region. Bighorn sheep abound within the range. Will discuss wilderness in Pershing County. Fast pace. Bad weather cancels. DL. Trip limit. LNT hike. Call 3 days in advance. Leader: Kurt Kuznicki (745-3119). Moderate.

JANUARY 13 (THURSDAY)
GB Group general meeting. This evening Craig Witt and Mark Scheid of Full Circle Compost will be sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for sustainable agriculture and composting. Find out how you can be part of the solution for the future of our planet. Anyone who was at last year's Pine Cone Ball will remember that Craig's humor and strong opinions make him an entertaining and informative speaker. Location: Bartley Ranch (South on Lakeside Dr., just before Windy Hill). Time: 7:00 social, 7:30 - 8:30 Program. Info: Larry (786-8564).

JANUARY 15 (SATURDAY)
Beginner snowshoe. Geared for anyone who wants an easier-paced outing. Location depends on snow conditions. Learn basic snowshoe techniques and safety issues. DL. Leader: Grace Blaylock (677-9257, g.blaylock@att.net). 3 mi, 800 ft gain. Leisurely.

JANUARY 15 (SATURDAY)
Loon Lake snowshoe. Day hike if no snow. Start from lake Tahoe and head west. Bring the essentials and a snow shovel. Must be in excellent shape. Trip limit 8. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144, clubted@backpacker.com). 12 mi, 3,500 ft gain. Strenuous

JANUARY 16 (SUNDAY)
Virginia Mountains day hike. Fast-paced hike in the Virginias. Awesome rock formations, gnarly trees and great vistas highlight this trip. Try to bag Incandescent Peak. We will discuss how you can help protect these mountains. DL. Trip limit. LNT hike. Call 3 days in advance. Leader: Kurt Kuznicki (745-3119). 10 mi, 2000 ft gain. Moderate.

JANUARY 16 (SUNDAY)
Rubicon and Jake's Peak snowshoe. Start from the Loon Lake Chalet. Bring the essentials and a snow shovel. Must be in excellent shape. Can be strenuous depending on snow conditions. Trip limit 8. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144, clubted@backpacker.com). 10 mi, 2,000 ft gain. Strenuous.

JANUARY 16 (SUNDAY)
Telemark Hill x-country ski. Start from the Loon Lake Chalet. Bring the essentials and a snow shovel. Must be in excellent shape. Can be strenuous depending on snow conditions. Trip limit 8. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144, clubted@backpacker.com). 10 mi, 2,000 ft gain. Strenuous.

JANUARY 22 (SATURDAY)
Meiss Lake snowshoe. This trip offers a variety of stunning scenery for intermediate snowshoers. Enjoy the views of the high craggy peaks surrounding Carson Pass as we trek through the upper Truckee River valley. Once in Meiss Meadows the terrain is fairly flat, but there are steep sections in and out of the valley. Leaders: John Cossavella (750-7270, john.cossavella@igt.com), Shanel (425-4962, spistori@sparks.kmart.com). 7 mi, 400 ft gain. Moderate.

JANUARY 29 (SATURDAY)
Sagehen Creek area snowshoe. F or those with some experience on snowshoes. We'll explore this drainage searching for animal tracks to identify and look for birds that haven't gone south. Trip limit 15. DL. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). 5 mi, 800 ft gain. Mod. easy.

JANUARY 30 (SUNDAY)
Burbank Canyons WSA day hike. Stunning wilderness study area. Great wilderness qualities and awesome scenery. Bushwhacking in moderately steep terrain. Wilderness issues will dominate the discussion. Bad weather cancels. DL. Trip limit. LNT hike. Call 3 days in advance. Leader: Kurt Kuznicki (745-3119). Moderate.

JANUARY 31 (MONDAY)
Backpackers cooking class. Bills' high-energy waffles are an incredible-tasting treat in the wild. Come learn how to make the best-tasting waffles on the trail. Limited class size. $4 fee to cover ingredients. Meet 5:45 at Shanel's house. RSVP by Friday the 28 th . Leaders: Shanel (425-4962, spistori@sparks.kmart.com), Bill Myatt (337-1178). Yummy.