OUTINGS

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LONG-TIME OUTINGS LEADER PASSES THE TORCH

Bryce Wheeler has served as the first and only Outings Chairperson of the Range of Light Group (ROLG) since its formation in 1992.  In the 18 years that Bryce has organized the ROLG outings, he has compiled a list of over 100 different hikes and other activities.  

These activities include destinations throughout Inyo and Mono counties and vary in level of difficulty and purpose.  Included are kayak and canoe trips, wild flower walks, visits to wilderness study areas, trail maintenance projects, trail surveys for the United States Forest Service (USFS), snow play days, cross-country ski excursions, car camps, lake-cleanups, and many others.

Bryce often led the hikes himself and all outings include information about the local area or conservation issues. The extensive ROLG Outings Program has been instrumental in building awareness and respect for the Sierra Club throughout the region.

Wednesday Evening Fun, Fitness and Discovery Hikes - completed for 2009.

2010 Summer Outings usually begin in May. Check back here or in the Toiyabe Trails for more informaton .

2009-2010 Winter Outings - We meet at ML Union Bank parking lot at 10 am. Sunday ski trips will start January 10. Meeting time and place are the same for both Thursday and Sunday trips (10 am at ML Union Bank parking lot). Winter tours will continue through April or until the snow runs out.

We plan to have a varied winter outings program of cross-country ski and snowshoe tours. Call or email leaders: John Walter (760 934-1767; salt1143@gmail.com); Jean Dillingham (760 6487109; jdill@qnet.com); or Bryce Wheeler (760 934-3764; telebry@verizon.net) for more information.

Thursday morning snow play. We concentrate on conditioning, technique practice, and learning about our local landscape and critters. All skill levels welcome. We like to help beginners get started. Bring water, lunch or snack, ski equipment or snowshoes; wear sunscreen, hat, gloves and layered clothing. Thursday treks will last about two hours.

Sunday trips. The Sunday trips will be easy tours (about 5 miles) and are open to both snowshoers and skiers; however, snowshoers must be able to keep up. Sunday outings will usually be longer and could be described as snow hiking, as we won't usually be on groomed trails. Most Nordic track or touring skis will do, although waxless, patterned skis are preferred. The new, lightweight snowshoes are preferable. Rental equipment is available locally if needed. Dress in layered clothing to be prepared for changeable weather. Wear sunscreen, hat, and gloves and bring water and lunch or snacks.

Weather and snow conditions determine where we go. If you have a favorite trip, let us know and will try to put it on the list. We would like to have more trips scheduled out of Bishop and involve more local people there. We would welcome more winter outings leaders. Getting out in the forest in the winter offers opportunities to see tracks of animals seldom seen, such as pine martin and other elusive critters and enjoy the serenity and spectacular beauty of our public lands.

Unfortunately, sometimes we encounter snowmobile tracks in wilderness areas where such intrusion is illegal. We hope to educate the public by assisting the Forest Service in putting up signs to discourage illegal entry.

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Other Activities

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION OF NATIVE DESERT FLORA at the Desert Studies Center, Mojave National Preserve, Zzyzx, CA. 

Friday, April 9, 7pm, through Sunday, April 11, 3pm,  As much a course in "art for botanists" as  "botany for artists!"  At the height of the desert blooming period, participants can look forward some very exciting plein-aire drawing and watercolor painting. Look forward to  basics of line control, proportion, color, focusing/perception skills as they relate to plant identification. Also detailed dissection work in a well equipped lab!

Note: This field study is based at the Desert Studies Center (of California State University) located within the Preserve at Soda Springs (Zzyzx), about a three-hour drive from Riverside. The course fee includes two nights' lodging at the Center (dormitory rooms & some couples rooms), and meals starting with breakfast Saturday through lunch on Sunday. Upon enrollment, participants will be sent information about the Center and what to bring with them.

Art X454.5 (1 unit), Fee: $325 / $305 each for couples and family members / $295 each with PINE discount, REG # 094-SCF-F60, (credit & non-credit).
To register, visit www.extension.ucr.edu or call 951-827-4105.
Instructor: Donald Davidson, http://www.nps.gov/plants/cw/watercolor/index.htm

Pet Policy

Dogs are usually not permitted on outings unless otherwise stated in the write-up. Watch for these abbreviations: DOK = dogs OK; DL = dogs limited, check with leaders; ND = no dogs. Local government leash laws apply.

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