California Alpine Club

CAC Holiday Dinner
2023-12-09 | Alpine Lodge
The California Alpine Club Holiday Party on Saturday, December 9 is now in the planning stages! This year’s hosts will be Chef Tim Warden and Outings Co-chairs Renée Hamilton and Ernie Castiaux.
Saturday, December 9
5:00 p.m. – Happy Hour
6:00 p.m. – Dinner Served
We are now looking for volunteers for the following positions:
* Reception/welcome greeter & name tags
* Refreshments bar host
* Table set-up and room preparation
* Clear dinner plates plus serve and clear dessert plates
* Take down and put away tables and chairs in the social hall
* Kitchen and dishwashing help
* General lodge cleanup
We would also appreciate 10 light appetizers for our happy hour.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these requests, please email Rani Devadasen at putri0525@aol.com.
This is where it changes:
The cost of this year’s event is $40/person. To reserve your place, please send a check made out to ERNIE CASTIAUX to Ernie Castiaux to 5747 Shadow Ridge Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552. PayPal and Venmo also accepted (erniecastiaux@icloud.com) . Reservations must be accompanied by payment. We are not taking event payment at the door.
Ernie is traveling before the holiday party, so payment prior to November 25 would be greatly appreciated.
Proceeds for this event will go to our Alpine Lodge Capital Fund and will be used for Alpine Lodge maintenance and repairs. If you are able to include an additional donation, a donation box will be at the reception desk (cash or check to CAC accepted). Thank you in advance for your generosity!
All members and guests must be fully vaccinated and remember, parking is limited, so please carpool if you can.
SO SIGN UP, VOLUNTEER, AND …
COME HUNGRY!

Tuesday Hikers Lunch- MaryJane
2023-12-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alpine Lodge
Mary Jane McKown Day Use with Tuesday hikers
mjmckown@gmail.com

OneTam Event at Alpine - Greg
2023-12-14 10:00 - 2023-12-15 10:00 | Alpine Lodge
Name

Greg Reza

Email

greza@marincounty.org

When were you last host trained?

4/13-14/2018

Please describe your Alpine Lodge Use Request

We will be having our Annual Patrol Volunteer Holiday recognition dinner.

Arrival Date and Time

12/14 at 10am

Departure Date and Time

12/15 at 10am

What is the size of your group?

15-20

What space are you requesting (ie Tam Jack and Jill, Main lodge North bedroom, Kitchen, Hall or bed # is if you know it)?

Main Lodge and kitchen

Will you use the kitchen and at approximately what times?

Yes, from 5-8pm

Are you requesting exclusive use of the entire facility for a private event?

No

Will you require all participants to be fully vaccinated?

No

Do you need BBQ access?

No

Are you available to volunteer during your stay?

No

Echo: Coop Meals - Gita & Richard
2023-12-15 15:00 - 2023-12-17 15:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Gita Dunhill/Richard Thornton
237 Keller St, Petaluma, CA 94952
303-817-5938
gitadunhill@gmail.com

Children's Christmas Weekend - Donata
2023-12-15 15:00 - 2023-12-17 16:00 | Alpine Lodge
All are invited! Beds will be assigned. Co-op Meals
RSVP to Donata 707-591-3129 or donatabo@hotmail.com

CAC Children's Christmas Party & Weekend
2023-12-16 | Alpine Lodge
Santa Claus is coming… to Tam!

On Saturday December 16th the CAC Holiday tradition of a Children’s Christmas party will take place at Alpine Lodge and you or the children in your lives are invited! We love to introduce future generations to the beauty of our mountain and club, with activities for all ages from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Bake cookies, make winter crafts, or hit the trails! We may even get that special visitor from the North Pole (we will – bring a gift) and have a gingerbread house competition.

Cost for this event is Alpine’s overnight rates plus a food contribution TBD. RSVP to Donata Bohanec donatabo@hotmail.com or 707-591-3129. Once we have a head count, we’ll divvy up meals, shopping, and activity plans so please be prepared to pitch in. Hope you and yours can join us for the event kids and adults remember fondly year after year!

All are welcome!

(707)591-3129
Donatabo@hotmail.com

Echo: Hosted Event - Daniel
2023-12-20 15:00 - 2023-12-24 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Daniel Karbousky
3163 Carvel Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
707-889-1461
dkarbousky@gmail.com

Alpine Overnights- Jana
2023-12-24 12:00 - 2023-12-26 12:00 | Alpine Lodge
Jana Shober
916-690-1828

Alpine Overnights - Steve & Emily
2023-12-26 12:00 - 2023-12-29 12:00 | Alpine Lodge
December 2023 will mark the 9th year that I hope to take a group from my synagogue to stay 2 nights at the Alpine Lodge (Dec 26 & 27, leaving Dec 28). The for one night (Dec 28, leaving Dec 29), two of our daughters and their families want to have a “just family night” on Mt Tam.

Etz Chayim “AdventurEtz” goup (Dec 26-28) — I have more interest than in prior years. I have 10-12 definite YES for either one or two nights, and another 6 MAYBE (all adults; Emily and I are the only members). I would like confirmation from you before requiring the MAYBE people to decide one way or another and complete the online reservation form, hopefully sometime in the coming week.

Steve & Emily “Family Night at the Alpine Lodge” — We will be six adults, one 4 year old and two 2 year old toddlers (two members and 5 paying guests)

Stephen Branz
stephen.branz@sjsu.edu

Alpine Overnights - Mary
2023-12-29 12:00 - 2024-01-02 12:00 | Alpine Lodge
Name

Mary Cahill

Email

a_childs_view@yahoo.com

When were you last host trained?

Awhile ago.

Please describe your Alpine Lodge Use Request

Happy New Year! Gathering to ring in the New Year, sharing joy, cheer and keeping the spirits and fire going at the sacred Alpine Lodge.

Arrival Date and Time

12/29/23 Noon

Departure Date and Time

1/2/23. Noon

What is the size of your group?

12 – 14

What space are you requesting (ie Tam Jack and Jill, Main lodge North bedroom, Kitchen, Hall or bed # is if you know it)?

Main Lodge, part, at least, of Tam.

Will you use the kitchen and at approximately what times?

Kitchen, yes. Times unknown

Are you requesting exclusive use of the entire facility for a private event?

No

Will you require all participants to be fully vaccinated?

No

Do you need BBQ access?

No

Are you available to volunteer during your stay?

Yes

Echo: Family Friendly New Year Ski Celebration
2023-12-29 15:00 - 2024-01-03 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Elena Rodriguez
21 Floribel Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
510-858-5498
elenamrodriguez@gmail.com

CAC New Years Hike and Soup - Nancy
2024-01-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Alpine Lodge
Ring in 2024 on January 1st!
Monday, January 1st, join in the CAC tradition of a New Year Soup and Salad luncheon at the Alpine Lodge! Lunch will be served at 1PM, preceded by the annual “Top of Mt. Tam” hike.
To attend the luncheon, • sign up with Richard Boyden at rboyden87@gmail.com or 510-847-6889 and • indicate whether you can bring an appetizer, soup or salad for 8 servings.
The cost is $10 for members or $12 for guests payable to Richard Boyden either by: check mailed to 1075 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, 94708; or to Richard’s PayPal account (using the same phone number for identification); or to his Venmo account.
Hiking sign ups and details are in the December/January Trails and posted on the CAC Meetup site. Hikers will rally at the Alpine Lodge at 8:45AM for a 9AM departure.
Questions? Contact Nancy Carlisle, the event sponsor, at nancyleecarlisle@gmail.com /415-686-6835. Hope to see you on the Mountain for the New Year!

LODGE MAINTENANCE: FLOORING
2024-01-02 08:00 - 2024-01-05 16:30, 2024-01-09 08:00 - 2024-01-12 15:00, 2024-01-15 08:00 - 2024-01-19 17:00, 2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00 | CA
Weekdays from 8am to 4:30 pm. Alpine Lodge has engaged a contractor to replace wood flooring in the back entry hall and dining porch. Members will have access to the Main Lodge and kitchen however members should anticipate related construction noise and activity during the day. Please consider this when planning your stay at the lodge.

Alpine Work Party-Amy
2024-01-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Alpine Lodge, 730 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States

After Hike Social- Rani
2024-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | CA

Echo: Private Event - Sean
2024-01-09 15:00 - 2024-01-12 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Sean Burau
831-266-8841
seanburau@gmail.com

Hosted Overnights / Crafting & Hiking Weekend!
2024-01-12 11:00 - 2024-01-15 17:00 | Alpine Lodge, 730 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Host: Wendi Olmstead
email: wendiolmstead@comcast.net

Echo: MLK Weekend - COOP Meals - Imene
2024-01-12 15:00 - 2024-01-15 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Imene Goumiri
2628 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 9470
925-579-4851
imene.goumiri@gmail.com

Late Hike & Social - Richard
2024-01-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Alpine Lodge
Richard (510) 847-6889

Echo: Hosted Event - Mary
2024-01-15 15:00 - 2024-01-21 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Mary Larkin
PO Box 776, Moss Landing, CA 95039
831-345-6963
mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net

Alpine Day Use - Jennie
2024-01-19 08:00 - 21:00 | Alpine Lodge
Jennie Lu

Email

lulumellon@gmail.com

When were you last host trained?

April 15-16, 2022

Please describe your Alpine Lodge Use Request

I’m inviting my small work group of about 20 folks (will update with final count) for an early dinner so day use and will plan to leave in the evening. I extended an opportunity to overnight and will also update that but don’t expect anyone to stay over. We’ll do some light cooking and gathering.

Arrival Date and Time

1/19/2024 noonish for most but i might arrive at 7 am

Departure Date and Time

1/19/2024 as early as 7 pm but might be later at 9 pm

What is the size of your group?

20

What space are you requesting (ie Tam Jack and Jill, Main lodge North bedroom, Kitchen, Hall or bed # is if you know it)?

Kitchen and the main lodge

Will you use the kitchen and at approximately what times?

12-7 pm, light in and out and general grabbing of food and drinks

Are you requesting exclusive use of the entire facility for a private event?

No

Will you require all participants to be fully vaccinated?

No

Do you need BBQ access?

No

Are you available to volunteer during your stay?

No

Hosted Overnights - Hunter
2024-01-19 17:00 - 2024-01-21 17:00 | Alpine Lodge
Hunter Merritt family and friends that weekend – about 12 folks total
merritt.hunter@gmail.com

Name

Hunter Merritt

Email

merritt.hunter@gmail.com

When were you last host trained?

2023

Please describe your Alpine Lodge Use Request

Family and friends event – Sunny Merritt’s (16) birthday

Arrival Date and Time

Friday, January 19

Departure Date and Time

Sunday, January 21

What is the size of your group?

12

What space are you requesting (ie Tam Jack and Jill, Main lodge North bedroom, Kitchen, Hall or bed # is if you know it)?

Fri – Mt Tam / Sat evening – Main Lodge and Mt Tam

Will you use the kitchen and at approximately what times?

Yes, for breakfast Sat and dinner Sat night

Are you requesting exclusive use of the entire facility for a private event?

No

Will you require all participants to be fully vaccinated?

Yes

Do you need BBQ access?

No

Are you available to volunteer during your stay?

Yes

CAC Quarterly Member Meeting & Board Meeting
2024-01-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Alpine Lodge
Richard Boyden
rboyden87@gmail.com

Echo: Coop Meals - Sandy
2024-01-21 15:00 - 2024-01-26 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Sandy Borden
85 W Ponderosa Dr, Blairsden Graeagle, CA 96103
530-318-9693
sandynevada@yahoo.com

Parks Volunteers Appreciation - Greg/OneTam
2024-01-24 08:00 - 20:00 | Alpine Lodge
reg Reza

Email

greza@marincounty.org

When were you last host trained?

4/13-14/2018

Please describe your Alpine Lodge Use Request

Open Space Ranger Staff will be doing a training/teambuilding

Arrival Date and Time

Wednesday, January 24 at 8am

Departure Date and Time

Wednesday, January 24 at 8pm

What is the size of your group?

15-20

What space are you requesting (ie Tam Jack and Jill, Main lodge North bedroom, Kitchen, Hall or bed # is if you know it)?

Main Lodge space

Will you use the kitchen and at approximately what times?

No, Staff will be bringing their own lunches

Are you requesting exclusive use of the entire facility for a private event?

No

Will you require all participants to be fully vaccinated?

No

Do you need BBQ access?

No

Are you available to volunteer during your stay?

Yes

Alpine Overnights - Torie
2024-01-26 17:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00 | Alpine Lodge
Torie Beedle

Email

torie.beedle@gmail.com

When were you last host trained?

2011

Please describe your Alpine Lodge Use Request

board games, arting, hiking with friends

Arrival Date and Time

1/26/24

Departure Date and Time

1/28/24

What is the size of your group?

6-10

What space are you requesting (ie Tam Jack and Jill, Main lodge North bedroom, Kitchen, Hall or bed # is if you know it)?

Mostly main lodge

Will you use the kitchen and at approximately what times?

Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 8-10am, 5-7pm, Sunday 7-8:30am

Are you requesting exclusive use of the entire facility for a private event?

No

Will you require all participants to be fully vaccinated?

Yes

Do you need BBQ access?

Yes

Are you available to volunteer during your stay?

Yes

Echo: Private Event - Kate
2024-01-28 15:00 - 2024-02-02 11:00 | Echo Summit Lodge, 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, Twin Bridges, CA, 95721, United States
Kate Twain
707-694-9130
ktwain@vom.com
