Welcome to the California Alpine Club's Outings e-bulletin. Look here for details about upcoming outings and our monthly Saturday Sorties to trails of interest throughout the Bay Area. We'll also tell you about new trips in the planning stages and other Outings-related news. So read on, enjoy! |
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Manzanita Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park |
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Lassen Volcanic National Park May 30 - June 3, 2018 |
Mary Larkin-Berlinski's 5 days/4 night car camping trip to Lassen Volcano National Park is full. This will be a base camp trip, with guided hikes depending on skill level and interest. Trip cost is $100.00 per person, which includes the campsite and all meals. Group size is limited to 28, and families are welcome. To join the waitlist, contact Mary at: mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net or 831.345.6963. |
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Co-hosts Renee Hamilton and Cody |
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Kidd Lake Car Camp & Hike July 13 - 15 |
Dogs welcome! Surrounded by myriad wilderness trails where dogs can accompany their hikers off-leash, Kidd Lake Campground is a great place for a base camp. Long Lake, a natural lake with crystal-clear water, is one of many beautiful destinations within hiking distance. This is our first dog-friendly adventure, led by Renee Hamilton and her best buddy, Cody. Of course, non-dog owners are welcome too. The cost of $75 includes the campsite and all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. All dogs must be well-behaved with other dogs and up-to-date on all shots. To reserve your place, please send full payment of $75 to: Renee Hamilton, 1 McIntosh Court, Novato, CA 94949. Payment is also accepted via PayPal. For more information, contact Renee at 415-686-3966 or rdmhamilton@gmail.com. |
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Enchanted Pools Backpack August 9 - 12 |
NEW! Lace up your boots and join Renée Hamilton for an easy backpack trip to Enchanted Pools in Desolation Wilderness. Overnight August 9 in the dorm rooms at Echo Lodge, enjoy breakfast with fellow CAC members, then depart for a 4-mile hike to the pools. Two nights at the pools allow for plenty of time to explore this beautiful and fascinating landscape. Participants are responsible for providing their own meals on the trail. Trip cost of $35 includes dinner, breakfast and one night's dorm accommodations at Echo Lodge. To register, please sent full payment of $35 to: Renee Hamilton, 1 McIntosh Court, Novato, CA 94949. Payment is also accepted via PayPal. For information, contact Renee at 415-686-3966 or rdmhamilton@gmail.com. Echo Lodge cancellation policy applies. Limited to 8 participants. |
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California Alpine Club | Co-Chairs: Renee Hamilton and Ernie Castiaux |
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More Opportunities to Get Into the Great Outdoors |
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Green Lake - Easter Sierras |
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Green Lake Mule Pack August 12 - 17 and August 19 - 24, 2018 |
Both mule pack base camp trips to Green Lake in the Eastern Sierras are FULL. If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact Mary Larkin-Berlinski at: mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net or 831-345-6963. Cost is estimated to be $375 per person, which includes the wilderness permit, mule outfitters to carry our gear out and back, and all meals including Sunday night prior to meeting the outfitters Monday morning. Group size is limited to 15. |
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Upper Missouri River, Montana |
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Upper Missouri Canoe Trip September 17 - 21, 2018 |
The 4-night/5-day canoe exploration of the Upper Missouri River in Montana with Bob “Dr. Outdoors” Hanson is now full. Trip cost is estimated at $200.00 per person, which includes canoe rentals and meals. It does not include transportation to the Upper Missouri River or car shuttles at the river. To join the waitlist, send a $100.00 deposit to Renee Hamilton, 1 McIntosh Court, Novato, CA 94949. (415-686- 3966). Your check will not be deposited until you are confirmed on the trip. |
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Point Reyes National Seashore |
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Point Reyes Hostel Long Weekend September 28 - October 2, 2018 |
Join us in the wild beating heart of Point Reyes National Seashore! Only a few more Bunkhouse spaces remain, along with one private 1BDRM (sleeps five) at the Point Reyes Hostel. September is a perfect time to enjoy Pt. Reyes. Group activities include a Lighthouse picnic excursion, and harvesting fresh mussels out on the north point for Happy Hour. Your CAC co-hosts, Vicki Olds and Audrey O’Connor, will provide trail snacks for your adventures and serve a cornucopia of delectable Happy Hour hors d’oeuvres (BYOB) Friday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Costs: Bunkhouse beds=$40/nt; 1BDRM bunks=$50/nt; add $5/day for PRO food. Non-members add $10/day. Reserve an entire 1BDRM for ≥3 nights, get 20% off. Interested? Email Vicki Olds at production@studioreflex.com for information and reservations. Complete PRO 2018 details will be released the last week of April. Note: Full payment is due before June 30 to secure your reservation. |
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Christmas in the Monterey Adobes December 7 - 8, 2018 |
Return to the days of Alta California and see Monterey’s historic adobes splendidly decorated for the season with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias at each entrance. Enjoy festive music, living history portrayals, and the warm spirit of this year’s 34th annual celebration. Cost is $50 and will cover the Adobes tour ticket, happy hour on the 8th and a sack lunch on the 9th for a beautiful hike at Point Lobos State Reserve. A group motel rate has been secured and you will be provided information so you can make reservations individually. For information, contact Rani Devadasan at putri0525@aol.com or 415-497-5568. To reserve a spot, please send a deposit of $50 to Rani Devadasan, 1225 Denlyn St., Novato CA 94947. |
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But that's not all folks! Here's what we have in the works.... |
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Van Damme State Park October, 2018 |
Join Renee Hamilton for an exploration of Mendocino’s Van Damme State Park, which offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest and year-round camping. This park has something for everyone: easy, moderate and strenuous hiking trails, a beach and protected coves for kayaking and the famed pygmy forest. Of all the park system's units along the Mendocino coast, Van Damme is perhaps the richest in terms of historical resources connected with the redwood lumber industry. As soon as we can reserve the campsites, we’ll publish the dates and cost. |
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival Nevada City - January 18-20, 2019 |
Save the date! Join Mary Cahill for a very special weekend in Nevada City during the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Experience the adrenaline of adventure films from around the world and learn how individuals and communities are taking action. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to make a difference in your community and your world. There will also be opportunities for area hikes to explore the beauty of the Nevada City environs. This trip is in development, so stay tuned for details in future e-bulletins. |
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In recognition of the far-flung nature of our membership as well as the beauty that the entire Bay Area has to offer, the Outings Committee has launched Saturday Sorties. On the second Saturday each month, we’ll enjoy a day outing to locations primarily outside of Marin. Our goal is to bring the warmth and camaraderie we experience with the California Alpine Club to all our members, wherever they live, and create more opportunities for all to enjoy Nature’s bounty throughout the Bay Area and beyond. |
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MAY SATURDAY SORTIE
Point Reyes National Seashore May 12, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. |
Our May Sortie takes us to Point Reyes National Seashore with leader Ernie Castiaux. At 9:30 a.m., we'll meet at the end of the Bear Valley parking lot at the trail head gate. We will NOT meet at the Ranger Visitor Center. Look for the CAC sign. Our route leads up the Mt. Wittenberg trail, along Sky and Baldy trails, and returns via Bear Valley, taking us along a lovely creek. We will pass through a variety of eco-zones (grassland, pine forest, chaparral) and enjoy lunch overlooking the Pacific. This 9-mile hike has an elevation gain of about 1200 feet. Bring water, lunch, snacks, and good humor. After our hike, many will want to tour the town of Point Reyes Station and stop at a restaurant for an after-hike refreshment. |
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JUNE SATURDAY SORTIE
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve June 9, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. |
Brigitte Grimshaw will lead us on an exploration of the serene and magnificent coastal redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Details will be published in the May Outings e-bulletin. |
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And finally.... Report from the Trail |
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MT. DIABLO SORTIE - APRIL 7 |
Perfect weather, endless views and amazing and abundant wildflowers greeted CAC members on April's Saturday Sortie. Ernie Castiaux led us on a fantastic circumambulation around Mt. Diablo's summit and Steve Curry educated us on the colorful flowers that lined our trail. What a way to spend a Saturday! Don't miss our next Sortie to Point Reyes, which is sure to be extraordinary. |
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What’s on your bucket list?
Your CAC Outings Committee is eager to expand and enhance your opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. But we need your help! Is there an activity you would like us to offer? A destination that you've always wanted to explore? Please tell us! Send your ideas and/or wish list to Renee Hamilton at rdmhamilton@gmail.com (415.686.3966) or Ernie Castiaux at ecastiaux@hotmail.com (510.909.3301). |
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