Donations For Outings -Thanks for All Your Contributions!

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.

December 08 (Saturday)
The John C Two Enigma Hike near Dayton. Discover some history of the area as we visit two features possibly associated with old mining operations. One-way hike of about seven miles with a vehicle shuttle. Elevation gain of about 1,000 feet for the day. Scenic views. Return paralleling part of the Carson River. ND. Leaders: T A Taro 775-530-2935, Donna Inversin 775-315-6763. Moderate.

December 9 (Sunday)
Virginia Mountains Dayhike. Join me on a hike to one of my favorite places. Unusual rock formations, weathered caves to explore, and beautiful vistas of desert scenery. Learn about our efforts to protect this scenic area from future impacts of planned development in the Winnemucca Ranch area. Hike will be approximately six miles RT with up to 1,000 foot of elevation gain. Start time approximately 9:00 - 4:00 PM. DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Shane Murray (852-0276). Moderate.

December 10 (Monday)
Outings Meeting. Join us to plan outings for February and March. Anyone interested in outings or becoming involved in co-leading is encouraged to attend. Pot-luck with beverages provided. Optional secret gift exchange (bring a gift and we'll draw numbers to end up with an unknown gift from someone else). We will be meeting at Cathy's home at 1525 Pallisade Drive in Reno. Please call Cathy for details or directions (323-6316). Fun.

December 15 (Saturday)
Condition Your Mind – Learn Map and Compass. An easy class and short local walk for anyone who needs to learn, practice, or brush up on map and compass skills. Beginner/brush-up level class for those who want to start on their own or just learn how it's done. Map and compass is the foundation of all outdoor activities! About half a day, some instruction first and then an hands-on, practical demonstration. Possible pizza afterwards. Start time approximately 9:00 - 12:00. Trip
limit 15. DL. Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.

December 22 (Saturday)
Great Basin Group Annual Holiday Party. Join us in celebrating another terrific year of outings, service trips, programs, and conservation activities. The party will begin around 6:30 PM for socializing and dinner at 7:00. Please bring a potluck item to share, BYOB. The Group will provide all plates, utensils, napkins, and water. A short awards celebration and entertaining film will be shown. The party will be held at Horseman's Park. Take McCarren West to Skyline Dr., go east on Skyline down the hill, just past the fire station, and make a right on Pioneer. Horseman's Park is on the right. Large parking area in front of building. If you would like to help set-up or decorate please call. Holly (331-7488) or Cathy (323-6316). Fun.

December 22 (Saturday)
Churchill Butte, near Silver Springs. First day of winter; now the days lengthen, and we will celebrate by scaling the butte, overlooking historic Ft Churchill, and portions of the emigrant wagon route, ancient and modern Lake Lahontan, the Pony Express Trail and the Lincoln Hwy. Learn some history of the area. Day hike of about seven miles with about 2,700 feet of gain for the day. Portions of hike are off trail with steep descents. ND. Optional individual self-guided visit to the fort after the hike Leaders: T A Taro 775-530-2935, Donna Inversin 775-315-6763. Strenuous.

December 29 (Saturday)
Cottonwood Canyon Dayhike. This moderately easy hike is a nice winter excursion north of Spanish Springs Peak outside of Sparks. We'll observe how the high desert environment beds down for winter as we hike to the overlook Cottonwood Canyon. Roughly 5 miles RT and possible 1,000 foot elevation gain, but all off-trail. Start time approximately 9:00 - 4:00 pm. DL. Leaders: David Von Seggern (303-8461), Vesna Koracin (324-4092). Moderately easy.