February 3-4 (Saturday/Sunday)
Backcountry Ski or Snowshoe Camp. Pack into Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. Learn about the local geography. Participants must be in good physical shape and have experience with overnight backpack trips. Call the leader for meeting time/place and equipment list. Rated 5B. Trip limit 8. ND. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144 or Clubted@Gmail.com). Strenuous.
February 4 (Sunday)
Leader's Choice Snowshoe. We will take a moderate snowshoe to a destination with good snow conditions. Learn the important basics to always carry when heading out into the wilderness when snowshoeing. This trip is for participants with some previous experience. Snowshoe apx. 4-6 miles with 800-1,000 ft. elevation gain. DOK. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
February 5 (Monday)
ExCom Meeting. Members of the ExCom meet to discuss local environmental issues and listen to reports presented by each chair. For information call: Holly Coughlin (331-7488).
February 8 (Thursday)
GB Group general meeting. “RENO: Now and Then,” Neal Cobb presents an entertaining, informative and humorous look at Reno today and, through the use of old maps, pictures and historical stories, what various places around the city were like in days gone by. Neal is passionate about this area as evidenced by his work with Voices for Truckee Meadows. But there is one caution, if you talk to Neal about theUniversity of Nevada, don’t ever let him hear you refer to it as “UNR.” Location: Bartley Ranch (South on Lakeside Dr., just before Windy Hill). Time: 7:00 Social, 7:15 Announcements, 7:30 – 8:30 Program. Info: Larry (786-8564)
February 10 (Saturday)
Beginner's Snowshoe. Leader's Choice for destination depending upon weather. Possible snowshoe to Chickadee Hill or Sagehen Creek. Snowshoe will be about 4-5 miles with less than 500 feet of elevation. Will teach basic snowshoeing techniques. Call leaders for details on equipment and basic supplies needed. Trip limit 12. DL. Leader: Gracie Caudill (626-7873), John and Shanel (425-4962). Moderately Easy.
February 10 (Saturday)
Sagehen Hills Cross Country Ski. We will ski over rolling hills to the best lunch spot north of Lake Tahoe. From that sight there is easy to moderate down hills to play on or practice your tele turns. If there is time we may continue on to an overview of Carpenter Valley or ski back down. Learn about flora in the area. DOK with leader approval. There is a full moon in the evening. Rated 2B) Leader: Glen Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Intermediate.
February 11 (Sunday)
Snowshoe Rock Outcrop past Tamarack Peak. Spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose, Truckee Meadows from this outcrop. Will select either southerly forest route around the peak or the over-the-top route at the start of the snowshoe. About 6 miles RT with 700-1,000 ft. of gain depending on route. Snowshoes only as this is off-trail. Learn about the surrounding alpine terrain. ND. Leader: Gary Hanneman (425-3742). Moderate.
February 19 (Monday)
Outings Meeting. Members interested in leading or learning to colead outings are encouraged to attend. Outings for April and May. Great months for desert hikes, bike rides or evening star gazing. Bring potluck dish to share. All beverages provided. Meeting will be at Gracie Caudel's home. Call Gracie (626-7873) for directions or Holly (331-7488) for information.
February 24 (Saturday)
Sagehen Creek Snowshoe. Join us for a moderate snowshoe along Sagehen Creek. Snowshoe will be about 5-6 miles and possible 800 ft. gain, depending on snow conditions. Participants must have some snowshoeing experience. Learn about the flora and look for animal tracks. Trip limit 14. DOK. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
February 24-25 (Saturday/Sunday)
Beginner Backcountry Snow Camp at Loon Lake. Pack into Loon Lake and learn about winter camping, navigation, shelters, avalanche awareness, and staying warm, dry and hydrated. Participants must be in good shape and have done overnight backpack trips. Call leader for meeting time/place and equipment list. Rated 2B. Trip limit 12. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144, Clubted@Gmail.com). Moderately easy.
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