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 and enjoy! |
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A NOTE FROM YOUR OUTINGS COMMITTEE |
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Due to excessive last-minute cancellations on the 2018
outings, the Outings Committee has made a policy that,
unless otherwise noted in the trip description,
all outing deposits become non-refundable two weeks
prior to the trip’s departure. There can be no exceptions.
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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 8 - 9, 2018
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The weekend in Monterey is now full and registrations have closed. Tickets to visit the adobes are being purchased and deposits will be non-refundable as of October 19 unless your space can be filled. To join the waitlist, please send a deposit of $50 to Rani Devadasan, 1225 Denlyn St., Novato CA 94947. Your $50 deposit 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
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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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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. We've blocked 5 rooms at the Grass Valley Courtyard Suites at a special rate of $140 plus tax that includes breakfast and an evening reception. Mary and friends will organize a series of hikes and walks to add to your experience during this wonderful weekend. For information, contact Mary Cahill at 530-798-9601 or a_childs_view@yahoo.com. Learn more about the film festival and secure tickets at: www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.
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Beginner Backpacking Class
March 23 (and May 4-5)
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In collaboration with the Sierra Club, CAC has scheduled a beginner backpacking class and field outing. Designed for those with little or no backpacking experience, the course consists of an all-day class and a weekend overnight outing where you will put into use the skills that you learned. The cost is $110. The class will be held on March 23 at Nature Bridge in the Marin Headlands. Ernie Castiaux will co-lead an overnight backpacking trip to Sky Camp in Point Reyes on May 4-5. Additional summer California Alpine Club backpack outings are being planned for both beginners and experienced backpackers. To register or for additional information, please contact Ernie Castiaux at ecastiaux@hotmail.com.
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Death Valley
March 27 - 31, 2019
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The four-night camping trip to Death Valley with Mary Larkin-Berlinski is now full. The cost is $100 plus a vehicle entry fee to the park of $20-30 per vehicle. To join the waitlist, please send a $50 deposit to Mary Larkin Berlinski, PO Box 776, Moss Landing, CA 95039. For information, contact Mary at: mlarkin804@sbcglobal.net or 831-345-6963.
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Ernie Castiaux at Russian Gulch State Park |
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Point Cabrillo Lightkeeper's House Rental
May 17-20, 2019
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All rooms in the two lightkeepers' homes and cottages have been reserved. The cost for lodging is $120/night/room (queen bed) and all three nights must be booked. Meals (3B/3L/2D plus happy hour snacks) are included at $50/person. To join the waitlist, please send a deposit of $150 to Renee Hamilton, 1 McIntosh Court, Novato, CA 94949. Waitlist fees will not be deposited until you are confirmed on the trip. Deposits, less a $15 cancellation fee, are refundable until April 1, 2019. Final payment is due April 1, 2019 and is non-refundable unless your place can be filled. PayPal (rdmhamilton@gmail.com) is also accepted for payment. For further information, contact Renee at 415-686-3966, or rdmhamilton@gmail.com.
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Piute Lake Mule Pack
August 11-16 and August 18-23
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Due to the outstanding response to the initial mule-pack trip Aug 18-23 (now full), Mary Larkin-Berlinksi has opened a second mule-pack trip to Piute Lake, Aug 11-16, co-hosted by Renee Hamilton. 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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Willamette River Canoe Trip
September 8-13
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Get ready to soak up the beauty of the Willamette River Water Trail on a four-day canoe trip through forests, meadows and parks. This trip is in the very early stages of development, but is estimated to cost $225/person not including transportation to Oregon or lodging before/after the canoe portion. Save the date and stay tuned for details. |
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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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Redwoods and Ladybugs
Saturday, January 12, 2019
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Join Ernie Castiaux for a walk among redwoods and oak forests of Redwood Regional Park. We will begin at the Historical Marker where the naming of Rainbow trout was based on fish taken from this creek, then walk through secondary growth Coast Redwoods. Climb Orchard and French trails to the top of West Ridge for Bay vistas and Redwood Peak (1619 ft). We will eat an early lunch among Redwoods at Redwood Bowl. After lunch, we stroll along Tres Sendas and Stream Trails to where thousands of Lady Bugs spend the winter. We will finish our hike along Prince, East Ridge (more vistas), and Canyon Trails. Remember to please go to the CAC Outings Meetup site to learn more and sign up: http://www.meetup.com/CAC-Outings
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Presidio Redux
Saturday, February 23, 2019
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Following the cancellation of our November Sortie to the Presidio, we have rescheduled this popular hike. Join Ernie Castiaux on a walk through the Presidio of San Francisco.
In an 8-mile loop through forests and Pacific overlooks, we will immerse ourselves in the 200+ year history of this historic military facility. Trail highlights include the overlook at Immigrant Point, the National Cemetery, Crissy Field, and views of the Bay, Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge. The hike will begin at 9:30 am at the Presidio Visitor Center located at 210 Lincoln Blvd.
There is a coffee shop next door at the Presidio transit center for those arriving early.
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And just a reminder: Amazon Smile |
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The California Alpine Club Foundation is now a registered charity with Amazon Smile. When you shop through Amazon Smile, you have access to all the same Amazon products at no extra cost, but .5% of your purchase will be donated to the Foundation. To sign up with Amazon Smile, copy this link and paste it into the search bar: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/30-0263904. You will be automatically asked if you wish to support the CAC Foundation. It's a wonderful way to grow our foundation's good work of promoting conservation and environmental education in the Bay Area and Tahoe region.
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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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