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 1 (Monday) 6:30 PM
ExCom Meeting. Great Basin Group Board members meet to discuss group plans and activities. All members welcome. Call David von Seggern for information: (303-8461).

December 7 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
Virginia Mountains Dayhike. Hike to a little known area that I call Hidden Canyon in the Virginia Mountains. This will be a real ramble as we hike on and off trail, through some brush, and into some amazing geologic formations. Hike will be about 8 miles roundtrip (RT) and has 1,200 foot of gain. There will be some scrambling involved so good boots are necessary. Learn about some of the flora we will observe. DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Pat Kleames (359-5089). Moderate.

December 13 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Carson River Railroads near Moundhouse. Day hike of about 10 miles one way with a vehicle shuttle. Elevation gain of less than 1,000 feet. Hike along the scenic Carson River Canyon and learn about two of the railroads of the Comstock era. Portions of the hike are cross-country. ND. Leaders: T A Taro (775-530-2935), Donna Inversin (775-315-6763). Moderate.

December 13 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Snowshoe Over Tamarack Peak. Starting at 8,900 feet, we'll snowshoe right up the ridgeline to reach the 9,900 foot summit of Tamarack Peak. This is ski patrol territory. We'll go over the top to the rock outcrop for lunch. Unsurpassed views of Lake Tahoe and 3 nearby peaks. Return by same route. About 5 miles RT and 1,000 foot of gain. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742), Vesna Koracin (324-4092). Moderate.

December 13 (Saturday) 6:30 - 10 pm
Holiday Party at Patagonia. Patagonia Service Center (8550 White Fir St., Reno) Members, guests, and wannabes are all invited to attend the Great Basin Group holiday party at the Patagonia Outlet in northwest Reno. Located next to the Truckee River, Patagonia has donated their facility for our party this year which promises to be a lot of fun! We will have live music, mixer games, door prizes, awards, and a slide show - all intermingled with good food and conversation. Acoustical guitarist, Jeff Young, will delight us with beautiful melodies throughout the night. Partiers are asked to bring a dish and their beverage of choice (alcoholic beverages are permitted). For more information, call Valerie Andersen at 828-0302.

December 20 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Pah Rah Range Ramble. A "brisk" December day hike in the Pah Rah Range east of Sparks, up behind Canoe Hill, and out towards the Dry Lakes Valley, where we hope to observe petroglyphs and antelopes. Elevation gain is under 1,000 feet, as we initially gain 500 feet and then head east through rolling valleys. About 10 miles RT. DL.
Leaders: Ridge Walker (853-8055, edc@unr.edu), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). Moderate.

December 21 (Sunday) 8:00 AM
First Day of Winter. The John C Two Enigma day hike near Dayton. Discover some history of the area as we visit two features associated with old mining operations. One-way hike of about 7 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 (882-0105). Moderate.

December 22 (Monday) 6:30 PM
Outings Meeting. Join us as we celebrate the holidays and plan outings for February and March at Gracie's home. Bring a dish to share. All beverages, plates, utensils, and a special holiday dessert provided. We will once again have a "gift exchange", so if you want to participate bring one wrapped gift. Humorous gifts or practical items for our outdoor activities are always popular. Call Gracie for directions: (626-7873) or Holly for information (331-7488). Fun.

December 27 (Saturday) 9:00 AM
Beginner's Cross-Country Ski Lesson. We'll take a short jaunt up to the Mt. Rose Meadows, for new beginners to learn the art of "hiking on skis". Experienced leaders will do the instruction. Participants must bring their own ski equipment. 1-2 miles, less than 100 feet of elevation gain. Expect to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mt. Rose Pass area. ND. Leaders: Ridge Walker (853-8055, edc@unr.edu), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). Easy.

December 28 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
Snowshoe to Tamarack Palisades. Unusual short hike. We'll snowshoe totally off-trail somewhat north of Tamarack Lake to ascend 400-600 feet through irregular forest. Soon we'll find ourselves on top of a high ridge between a wall of large vertical granite falling away several hundred feet on on side and steep snow slopes on the other. Return same way. About 3 miles RT. DOK. Leader: Gary Hanneman (425-3742). Moderate.