Welcome to the California Alpine Club's Outings e-bulletin. Each month, around mid-month, you'll receive an e-bulletin with information about upcoming outings and the Saturday Sorties. 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 will host 5 days/4 nights car camping at Lassen Volcano National Park, home to steaming fumaroles, alpine meadows, evergreen and deciduous forests, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. 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! For more information, contact Mary at: mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net or 831.345.6963. To reserve your spot, please send a deposit of $50.00 to Mary Larkin-Berlinski, PO Box 776, Moss Landing, CA 95039. |
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Celebrate National Trails Day in Nevada City June 1 - 3 |
Lace up your boots and hit the trail with Mary Cahill and friends in and around Nevada City! June 2 is National Trails Day, and Nevada City is celebrating with a variety of morning hikes on local trails followed by a Trails Day Fair. It's a fun day for participants, and a great way to thank the many volunteers, land agencies, trail developers and park employees who make it possible for us to enjoy the great outdoors. We'll gather Saturday evening for a festive dinner at a local restaurant. This wonderful weekend is still in the planning stage, so stay tuned for more details. |
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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 Labrador, 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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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 $375.00 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 and Point Reyes Lighthouse |
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Point Reyes Hostel Long Weekend September 28 - October 2, 2018 |
Point Reyes Outing (PRO) 2018: Vicki Olds and Audrey O’Connor have reserved the entire bunkhouse (sleeps 20) and two 1-bedroom dorm rooms (sleeps 5 ea.) at the fabled Point Reyes Hostel. Costs: Bunkhouse beds are $40/nt; 1BDRM bunks are $50/nt; add $5/day for food. Sign-ups egin February 01, 2018! Details will be sent by end of February to everyone on the list. Remember, payment in-full is due by June 30 to reserve this very special place. To join the PRO list, please email Vicki at production@studioreflex.com with “PRO 2018” in the subject line. |
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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 $50.00 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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Beginner's Backpack Trip Summer, 2018 |
Ernie Castiaux will lead a beginners backpack trip in Pescadero’s Butano State Park, where 40 miles of hiking trails wind through 4,000 acres of canyons and uplands. Scattered throughout are patches of oak woodland, wet riparian, and sunny chaparral ecosystems. On this easy overnight backpack, we’ll leave civilization behind and venture out into the forgotten forests and scenic overlooks of the 9.5-mile-long Canyon Loop. We’ll overnight in the Trail Camp, deep in the woods about 5 miles into the trail. |
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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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And finally.... Our Saturday Sorties |
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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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APRIL SATURDAY SORTIE
Mount Diablo State Park April 14, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. |
Sacred in Miwok and Ohlone mythology as 'The Point of Creation," Mt. Diablo is one of the Bay Area's ecological treasures. We'll enjoy spring wildflowers on this moderately paced, 8.5 mile hike with a 2,000 ft. elevation gain. This hike is rated 2B and will be followed by a 1/2 mile walk around the Summit Interpretive Trail. Hike departs at 9:30 a.m. sharp from the Juniper Campground parking lot in Mt. Diablo State Park. There is a $10 parking fee, so best to carpool. Directions: Take Hwy. 680 to the Diablo Road exit in Danville. Go East toward Mt. Diablo and watch for the park entrance on the left. Continue up the mountain for several miles. Juniper Campground has a large parking lot to the left of the road near the top of the mountain. Bring lunch, water, and dress in layers for changing weather conditions. Hiking poles are recommended for some steep descents with loose rock. For more information, contact Ernie Castiaux at ecastiaux@hotmail.com (510.909.3301). |
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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. From thunderous ocean breakers and expansive sand beaches to open grasslands and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors an amazing hiking experience. Join us! |
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JUNE SATURDAY SORTIE
Portola Redwoods State Park June 9, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. |
With a deeply shaded forest and meandering creeks, Portola Redwoods State Park is a hidden gem within Silicon Valley. Our 7-mile loop hike will take us among the most beautiful parts of this exquisite park. |
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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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