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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Enchanted Pools Backpack
August 9 - 12, 2018
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The Enchanted Pools backpack trip is FULL. If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact Renee Hamilton at: rdmhamilton@gmail.com or 415-686-3966. The trip cost of $35 per person includes dinner, breakfast and one night's dorm accommodations at Echo Lodge. Participants are responsible for providing their own meals on the trail.
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Green Lake - Eastern Sierras |
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Green Lake Mule Pack
August 12 - 17 and August 19 - 24, 2018
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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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Bioluminescence Kayak on Tomales Bay
September 2, 2018
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There are FOUR SPACES left on this exceptional trip!
Have you ever seen bioluminescence on a moonless night in Tomales Bay? A phosphorescent trail of flickering lights illuminates the water as schools of bioluminescent “dinoflagellates” emit short flashes of light when disturbed. A magical night is in store during an evening kayak trip on September 2. We'll meet at 5:30 p.m. at Miller Boat Launch and then head off in our two-person kayaks for a night of wonder. The cost is $100.00/person including tax, and is refundable, less a $5.00 cancellation fee, until August 1. Children must be at least 13 years old, and Blue Waters does not permit the use of personal kayaks. As we’ll be on the water until 9:30 p.m., we’ll have an optional early dinner at Nick’s Cove Restaurant at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Renee Hamilton at 415.686.3966 or rdmhamilton@gmail.com. To register, please send full payment of $100 to Renee: 1 McIntosh Court, Novato, CA 94949.
Want to make this part of a terrific Labor Day Weekend? Why not stay at Alpine Lodge and use it as your home base for the kayak trip? Overnight Sunday night and join your fellow members for the annual Labor Day hike and potluck barbecue. Mary Ann Bernard is hosting September 1 & 2 for all happy kayakers who’d like to stay on Mt. Tam and get an early start for the Labor Day festivities. To reserve your spot at the lodge, please contact Mary Ann at mary_ann_bernard@hotmail.com. Standard lodge fees apply.
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Upper Missouri River, Montana |
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Upper Missouri Canoe Trip
September 17 - 21, 2018
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ATTENTION! Due to a cancellation, there is one space available on the 4-night/5-day canoe exploration of the Upper Missouri River in Montana with Bob “Dr. Outdoors” Hanson. 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, two overnights in Great Falls, MT or car shuttles at the river. This trip has been full for many months, so act quickly to take advantage of this opportunity. If you want to join this trip, please contact Renee Hamilton at rdmhamlton@gmail.com and 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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Van Damme State Park
October 5-7, 2018
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Join Renée Hamilton and Ernie Castiaux 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, redwoods, 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. Trip cost of $75 includes campsite and all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. For information, contact Renee Hamilton at 415-686-3966 or rdmhamilton@gmail.com. To join this outing, please send payment of $75 to Renee Hamilton at 1 McIntosh Court, Novato, CA 94949. Payment via PayPal is also accepted.
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Monarch Butterfly Day Trip
December 2, 2018
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Join Renée Hamilton for a day trip to Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz during the peak season of the Monarch Butterflies. The day begins with a docent-led tour at 11:00 a.m. to learn about the life cycle of these amazing and beautiful insects. After a potluck picnic lunch, continue to the nearby tide pools that promise to be teaming with life around the 1:04 p.m. low tide. The docent tour is free of charge, but there is a $10 parking fee at the State Park. If you would like to join this outing, please notify Renée Hamilton at 415-686-3966, or rdmhamilton@gmail.com
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Christmas in the Monterey Adobes
December 7 - 8, 2018
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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!
Here's what we have in the works in 2019....
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Nevada City - January 18-20, 2019
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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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Death Valley
March 27 - 31, 2019
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SAVE THE DATE! Join Mary Larkin-Berlinski for a weekend of car-camping and exploring the mystifying and eerily beautiful landscapes of Death Valley. This trip is in the very early stages of development and a description will follow, but we want you to save the date. Cost is estimated to be $100 per person. For more information, contact Mary at mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net or 831-345-6963.
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Big Basin Backing
April, 2019
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Ernie Castiaux will lead a 2-night/3-day easy backpacking trip in Big Basin State Park. This is a great destination for beginner backpackers, as the hike to our overnight destination, Sunset Trail Camp, is only 6 miles. We'll spend two nights there, allowing for beautiful day hikes in one of our state's most beautiful redwood parks. Ernie has chosen April to take advantage of peak water in the park's myriad waterfalls. Reservations will be made in January, at which time we can lock in a weekend date.
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Grand Canyon Raft Trip
July 8 - 15, 2019 (Tentative Dates)
Mary Larkin-Berlinski is also working on an 8-day Grand Canyon whitewater raft trip that includes a hike in and carpool back to the South Rim. The cost will be approximately $2900 plus air fare. This trip is in development and the dates are not yet confirmed. Stay tuned for more information.
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Lake Genevieve Mule Pack
August 18-23 (Tentative Dates)
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Mary Larkin-Berlnski will lead our annual mule-pack trip, this time to beautiful Lake Genevieve in the Desolation Wilderness. The cost is estimated to be $400, 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. For more information, contact Mary at mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net or 831-345-6963.
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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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AUGUST SATURDAY SORTIE
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
August 11, 2018 - 9:30 a.m.
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A WALK IN THE PARK...
Jeff Grimshaw will lead the classic Barnabe Peak Loop hike at Samuel P. Taylor. It is about eight miles with a cumulative 1400-foot elevation gain. This is a moderately paced hike with plenty of rest stops to enjoy the vistas. If you want to hike fast, this is not the hike for you.
This hike features a climb to magnificent views of the San Geronimo Valley with an attractive mixture of redwoods, oak groves, and open grassland along the way. We will enjoy our lunch at Barnabe Peak / Dickson Lookout with spectacular vistas and a commanding view of grassy coastal hills and redwood-clad ridges, with Tomales Bay in the distance and hawks circling below.
Bring at least two liters of water. You may find hiking poles helpful due to the occasional loose soils.
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And finally....
Report from the Trail
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KIDD LAKE
July 13 - 15, 2018
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The California Alpine Club went to the dogs for one happy weekend at Kidd Lake near Soda Springs. Seven pooches of all sizes and shapes gathered with 19 dog owners and dog lovers for two days of hiking, swimming and CAC camaraderie. The dogs all agreed that they were in Hound Heaven and we should include them in more California Alpine Club adventures. |
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Members and their furry friends gather for dinner. |
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The water temperature was just perfect for humans and canines alike. |
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A variety of hikes were available, including this one beneath Devil's Peak. |
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After a morning hike, time to relax and go for a swim in yet another nearby lake. |
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NANCY EMERSON'S WALK INTO MILL VALLEY HISTORY
June 23, 2018
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Nancy Emerson guided 15 enthusiastic members on a one-mile historical walk through two neighborhoods that played a significant role in the transformation of Mill Valley to the city we know today. After exploring Jagtown and the 1906 subdivision of Tamalpais Park, they continued on to Boyle Park for a casual lunch.
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