January 2006 Outings Schedule
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All area codes are 775 unless otherwise noted.
 

Donations For Outings
The Great Basin Group's Outing Leaders are collecting $1 donations from all members on outings ($2 for non-members). These contributions will greatly help to enhance our Outings Program by providing leaders with more training opportunities, provide new first aid kits to all leaders, and help offset the cost of our bi-monthly Outings Meetings. Any extra funds may be used to help finance the cost of our Program Meetings at Bartley Ranch.
Our Outings Leaders provide a variety of outings in our effort to meet the needs our membership. They are all volunteers who endeavor to share their love and knowledge of the outdoors in the amazing country around us. Your donations will provide essential support to the Great Basin Group's Outing Program and will be greatly appreciated.

 

JANUARY 1 (SUNDAY)
Restart 2006.  Hungry Ridge, contemplate the views, clean air, and future of Hungry Valley.  Discuss issues of mining and land use – OR just enjoy the view!  10 a.m. start.  Moderately easy.  Appx. 6 miles, 1,500’ elevation gain.  DL.  Leader: David von Seggern (323-4835), Co-Leader: Dorothy Hudig (hudig@med.unr.edu).

JANUARY 7 (SATURDAY)
Shealor and Silver Fork Ridge.  Absorb outstanding views including the red cliffs of Thunder Mountain and the frozen North Tragedy Creek and Shealor Lakes.  We will follow a ridgeline to a peak of 7,620 ft.  This snowshoe will be 6 mi., 1,000’ gain and is an all-day trip off Hwy 88.  Learn about the flora and topography.  Possible stop at Groven Hot Springs afterward.  Call by Friday for details.  Bad weather cancels.  DL.  Moderate. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488).

JANUARY 7 (SATURDAY)
Ski/Snowshoe Outing.  We’ll do an easy intermediate tour with some backcountry ski instruction provided if desired.  Snowshoers also welcome to get out for some fresh air and exercise.  Trip location is dependent upon the conditions at the time.  Contact leader for details.  Leader: Jackie Stroud (267-9522 or jtbear3@msn.com).

JANUARY 8 (SUNDAY)
Beginners’ Snowshoeing.  This trip is geared for newcomers to snowshoeing.  We will learn basic snowshoeing safety techniques and will discuss the impact of snowmobiles on restricted areas.  Snowboots & waterproof pants required, along with headgear and gloves.  DOK.  Easy, appx. 3 miles, 300’ elevation gain.  Leader: Grace Blaylock (677-9257).

JANUARY 10 (TUESDAY)
Lost and Found.  Would you literally be lost without your trip leader?  Wish you could go on your own?  Brush up or learn about map reading, compass, GPS, and navigation in this “Get Ready” class.  Indoors, easy class with local examples!  See a selection of compasses and maps explained and discussed along with the Ten Essentials.  Bring your own compasses to share if you like.  ND. Limit 12.  Leader: David Book (843-6443).

JANUARY 14 (SATURDAY)
Hackett Canyon near Dayton.  Hike along riparian habitat.  Remains of some stone structures.  Learn some history of the area.  ND.  Moderate.  Appx. 10 miles, under 1,000’ elevation gain.  Leader: T A Taro (530-2935).

JANUARY 15 (SUNDAY)
Leader’s Choice around Reno.  Walk for a few hours in the Reno area – depending upon the weather.  We’ll learn something about Reno history.  Easy.  ND.  Appx. 3.5 miles, up to 1,000’ elevation gain.  Leader:  Bill Bowers (786-3259).

JANUARY 21 (SATURDAY)
Mt. Rose Meadows Beginning Snowshoe.  Join us for a leisurely trek through the Tahoe Meadows on a beginners’ snowshoe.  Learn the basics of gear.  Appx. 4 miles and 300’ gain.  Call before Friday.  Bad weather cancels.  Easy.  ND.  Leader: John Cossavella (750-7270), Co-Leader: Shanel (425-4962).

JANUARY 28 (SATURDAY)
Martis Peak.  Join us on this trip and discuss the recovery of this area following the famous Martis Fire.  At the top we’ll be rewarded with an astonishing 360° view.  Bring a hot cocoa and cookies to share.  DOK.  Moderately strenuous.  Appx. 10 miles round trip, 2,000’ elevation gain.  Leader: Grace Blaylock (677-9257).

JANUARY 29 (SUNDAY)
Sagehen Creek.  Our destination will take us along winding Sagehen Creek to the backside of a reservoir.  We will then ascend the top of a ridge for fantastic views of a snow-covered paradise and have lunch.  Learn about the topography and flora in this area, outside of Truckee.  Snowshoe is appx. 6 mi., 1,200’ elevation gain.  Bad weather cancels.  DL.  Moderate.  Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488).