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Sierra Club San Diego Chapter3820 Ray StreetSan Diego, CA 92104 - 3623website:http://sandiego.sierraclub.org

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January/February 2008USPS896140The Hi Sierran (USPS 896140) is published bi-monthly by the San Diego Chapter of the SierraClub, 3820 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104-3623,for members in San Diego and Imperial counties.One dollar of the annual membership fee is for asubscription to the Hi Sierran . Periodicals PostagePaid at San Diego, CA. Postmaster: Send addresschanges to Hi Sierran, Sierra Club Members Ser-vices, PO Box 52968, Boulder CO 80322-2968.Address Correction?Send your current mailing labeland your correct address to:Sierra ClubPO Box 52968Boulder, Colorado 80322-2968 Or e-mail membership number and your correctaddress to:[email protected]

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Im so proud to be part of thischapter ! We have some of themost awesome volunteers in thecountry. One of my favorite thingsis to listen to what they are doingand what their accomplishmentsare. I am always amazed and im-pressed at what one person cando. Yes, we have some highlyskilled, highly educated volunteers,but what you should know is that

many of our best people are notspecialized in the scientific or theenvironmental fields. Anyone whocares can make a valuable contri-bution to the health of this world.That means you, too!

I thought youd like to knowwhat your prestigious chapter andhard working volunteers have beenup to this past year, and what youcan do to help out. Here are just avery few highlights.

Fighting Global WarmingSofia Gidlund, who won our

2006 Student Volunteer of the YearAward, started out as an office in-tern, helping review the documentswe receive that notify us of po-tential developments in our area.When the Cool Cities Campaignneeded help, she jumped rightin as the lead intern. Cool Cities

is one of our national campaigns.It stems from the US Mayors Cli-mate Protection Agreement, whichaims to get all the mayors in thiscountry to sign on to reduce theircitys global warming emissions toa certain level. Sofia led her volun-teers to obtain signatures for ChulaVista, San Diego, La Mesa, and So-lana Beach. This is an exciting pro-gram that needs lots of volunteers

By Cheryl Reiff, Chapter Coordinator

2007 Roundup& 2008 Invitation

in all of our cities. It is a programthat can have a significant effect inthis critical time of climate change.Sofia became our Global WarmingCommittee Chair, but, sadly, is leav-ing us to go back to Sweden. Thecommittee will continue its efforts,so please join us! We need lots ofhelp. We have a task force withinthe committee that is taking actionin communities, educating door to

door and distributing fluorescentlight bulbs. What a fun way tomake a difference!

Clean Energy Solutions and theSunrise Powerlink (SRPL)

Youve probably heard of theSRPL. We deduced that it is anasty, unnecessary, and expensive(to us!) transmission line proposedby SDG&E. It would bring in powerthat originates with fossil fuelsfrom Asia or Indonesia, broughtinto Mexico to be converted intoelectricity in plants built there bySempra in order to avoid our own,more stringent, environmental regu-lations. Although (future) trans-mission of green energy is beingtouted, this is the real energy thatthe transmission lines would carry.The power is not even for our re-gion, but will go northward. Their

favored route would go through theAnza Borrego Desert State Park anda state wilderness. Our State Wil-derness Act would have to be re-vised to allow this. Alternate routeswould intrude into National Forestand potential federal wildernessareas. All routes would take privateproperty by eminent domain. Thehealth of many people would be af-fected by mega power lines in their


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back yards. Our Smart EnergySolutions Campaign and staffer,Micah Mitrosky, are working hardto educate folks, and keep commu-nities and groups united in theirefforts to defeat this proposal. Thecampaign recently announced itsalternative plan to the SRPL, onethat makes us less grid dependent(thus safer from terrorist attacksand natural disasters), less depen-dent upon imported energy andpolitical games, and uses renew-able energy, lowering our regionsgreenhouse gas emissions.

Working for CorporateAccountability

Our International Committeeworks on Border, Trade, and Envi-

ronmental Justice issues. A majorculprit is the lack of corporate ac-countability to individuals, com-munities, and the environment.This was not always the case.Originally corporations were heldaccountable for their actions, butlobbying by these wealthy entitiesand infiltration of the governmenthas whittled accountability awayand given corporations a per-sonhood status with more rightsand power than real peoplehave. Our committee has createda Movie Activist Campaign to edu-cate people via movies and docu-mentaries about these far-reachingeffects and about what they cando with their own individual andgroup efforts to regain corporateand government accountability.It is fun and easy to participatein this campaign. Join us for Pot-

luck/Movie Nights, the first Fridayof every month, 6pm, and find outwhat you can do.

DesalinationSierra Club remains opposed

to current methods of desalinationbecause they are so destructive.Another concern frequently con-nected to these projects is priva-tization of water. Humans are al-ways looking for outs to allow us

to continue our wasteful behavior,but conservation is still the bestalternative. Our water expert, EdKimura, almost single-handedlywrote the new desal policy for theentire club! Go Ed!

House partiesMeet your Sierra Club neigh-

bors! Weve had two great houseparties this year, one with a focuson the Cool Cities Campaign, andone on Global Warming. This isanother fun way to make a dif-ference. These are community/neighborhood based events. Theyare a great venue for engaging yourcommunity in some real action tobe part of the solution.

Building EnvironmentalCommunities (BEC) GrantsOur Executive Committee has

been managing small grants tochapter projects that foster envi-ronmental education with an endtoward involving folks in the plan-ning and development of theircommunities. Our North CountyCoastal Group recently used a BECGrant to fund a successful fund-raising event that helped purchasean important piece of land forpreservation. Got a project in yourcommunity????

Politics, Hikes, Camp-outs, Bikes,Photos, Foster Lodge, WildernessBasics Training, NatureKnowledge Workshops, Ski andBus Trips, Travelogues, Lectures,Whale-Watching, Movies,Potlucks, Concerts, Volleyball

In addition to our conserva-tion efforts, our Political and Out-ings Programs, our special Activ-ity Sections, and our educationalprograms provide even more op-portunities to further the missionof our club, to explore, enjoy,and protect the wild places of theearth We have one of the finestOutings programs in the country,with well trained leaders and manyhikes to choose from every week

of the year. Our Activity Sectionsprovide multiple activities and op-portunities to spend time with likeminded folks. Our Political Com-mittee works to find and supportgovernment representatives at alllevels who truly have the interestsand well-being of the people inmind, those who will support ourgoals for the health of the planet.

And More!There is so much more to this

chapter. Take a look at the Direc-tory on the back page of this andevery issue. The directory is alsoa list of our chapter entities. Thatwill give you just a clue of the op-portunities that abound in ourmulti-faceted club. Each entity

you see listed has its own struc-ture, events, and goals, encom-passing lots more than you seelisted. There is truly somethingfor everyone. And there is some-thing valuable that each of us cancontribute. I recently heard it saidthat giving is the most selfish thinga person can do. Take a look, takea leapadd Sierra Club activitiesand efforts to your 2008 goals.Then give me or any of our leadersa call (see the directory) and wellhelp you get started. Your talents,skills, dreams and concerns arewelcome here!

You can make 2008 a HappierNew Year!



James Loveloc k, who wi thLynn Margulis, developed the Gaiatheory, writes in his book Gaia:The Practical Science of Plane-tary Medicine that there are threedeadly Cs in the world: Cars,Cattle, and Chainsaws.

We know that the loss of treesis a major problem for the earth.Yet, I have always considered carsto be considerably more deadly to

this planet than cattle.

Surprise!According to a report published

by the United Nations Food andAgriculture Organization, the live-stock sector generates more green-house gas emissions as measuredin CO2 equivalent 18% than

Cars, Cattle and ChainsawsBy Terry Jensen, Lonestar Chapter

transport--13.5%. Plus clearingforests to grow feed for or grazecattle is a major reason earthlingsuse chainsaws.

Says Henning Steinfeld, Chiefof FAOs Livestock Information andPolicy Branch and senior author ofthe report: Livestock are one ofthe most significant contributors totodays most serious environmen-tal problems. Urgent action is re-

quired to remedy the situation.With increased prosperity, peo-

ple are consuming more meat anddairy products every year. Globalmeat production is projected tomore than double from 229 milliontons in 1999/2001 to 465 milliontons in 2050, while milk output isset to climb from 580 to 1043 mil-

lion tons.In the United States alone,

cheese consumption is soaring.In 1970 Americans consumed 11pounds of cheese annually perperson. By 2003, we were eating31 pounds per person, a distinctproblem for our planet and for ourwaistlines.

The UN report warns, The en-vironmental costs per unit of live-

stock production must be cut byone half, just to avoid the level ofdamage worsening beyond its pres-ent level.

Cutting personal consumptionof beef and dairy by one half caneasily accomplish that.

What did we accomplish in2007? Heres just a few honorablementions:

January - Sponsored a stupen-

dous Wilderness Basics Coursewith over 250 students.February Sponsored a one-of-

a-kind Whale Watching Trip to theCoronado Islands.

March Smart Energy TaskForce fights Sunrise Power Link

April Large booth at EarthDay in Balboa Park. Writing Work-shop for children held at CasaBeach.

2007 in Passing

May Forest Committee fightsenergy incursion into Morrell Can-yon and San Onofre toll road.

June Wildly successful Na-

ture Knowledge Workshops held atFoster Lodge. July - Chapter Outings Leader

training sessions offered. Revivalof the Family Outings Section.

August Chapter interests sur-vey conducted.

September ExCom beginssearch for new chapter officespace.

October Wilderness First Aid

course graduates advanced first re-sponders.

November New budget sub-mitted by ExCom for the upcoming

year.December Making plans forthe upcoming year.

Whatever the effort, organiz-ers, committees, office volunteers,staff, chapter donors and interestedindividuals make it all happen.

Thank you all for a successfulyear, and all you have done for SanDiegos environment. Together, wecan make 2008 even better.

By Ellen Shively



Solana Beach143 South Cedros Ave.(858) 755-7662

Oceanside2002 Southa Coast Hwy.(760) 966-1700

San Diego4620 Alvarado Cyn. Rd.(619) 283-2374adventure16.com

FridayPotluckMixersJanuary: Zero Waste San DiegoFebruary: Sustainable Gardening

You are invited to a Friday evening of fun, goodconversation and an interesting speaker. Bring asnack to share. Wine, soda, juice and popcorn areprovided. We will start at 6pm at the Sierra Clubchapter office located at 3820 Ray Street in NorthPark. For more information contact Justin Martelloat (858) 752-0092 or [email protected].

Speakers:Friday, January 18th Speaking will be members

of Zero Waste San Diego, a grassroots organization fo-cused on educating ourselves and the community onthe importance of zero waste goals for product and ma-

terials especially as it affects our environment. Cometo join the discussion and learn how you can take anactive part in helping local government to implementpolicies to phase out waste and achieve sustainable re-source management.

Friday, February 15th Rebecca Pozorski, theGreen Thumb Goddess, will speak about sustainablegardening, organic gardening methods safe for hu-mans, pets and the Earth, growing food, herbs, reduc-ing water use, and growing a simple California nativeplant garden. Rebecca loves all plants and is passion-ate about transforming the spaces around our homes

to be beautiful, sustainable, safe and functional.

In late November, Dave Grubb, the Chair of theNorth County Coastal Group, spread the word about apossible new space for the Chapter office at 2707 Con-gress Street in Old Town, two buildings south of theOld Town Transit Center. The Chapter ExCom autho-rized a nonbinding letter of intent to hold the propertywhile our volunteers had the opportunity to visit theproposed space and review the details. The ExComplanned to consider at its regularly scheduled meetingon December 19, 2007 whether to enter into a lease.

The space is on the second floor and has Ameri-

cans with Disabilities Act-compliant restrooms and ac-cess (via an elevator). In addition to the availabilityof public transit (bus and trolley), paid and unpaidparking are available. The space is ready to be oc-cupied.

When you read this, a decision yes or no on thisspace may have already been made. Please check theChapter website for the status of the office search.

Ed. Note: As the ofce may be sporadically mannedduring January, please call rst before making the tr ip!(619-299-1743)

Update:Office Space SearchBy Robert Bettinger, Chair, Office Committee



Chapter ExCom Election Results

Congratulations to the following successful candi-dates for a two year term on the Chapter ExecutiveCommittee (2008-2009): Rusanne Anthony, Skip For-sht, Robert McDowell, Jim Ricker, Chris Schmidt

Thank you to the nominated and write-in candi-dates and to everyone who voted.

The results of the vote count were as follows:

PERSON VOTESChris Schmidt (B) 97Robert McDowell (B) 90Rusanne Anthony (B) 88

Jim Ricker (B) 77Skip Forsht (B) 67Pat Klaasen (W) 35Mark Balatzar (W) 5

Jeanette Hartman (W) 2(B) indicates a candidate who was on the ballot;(W) indicates a write-in candidate.

By Joe Zechman, ExCom



The recent Harris fire scorcheda lot of open lands, more than90,000 acres, with ramifications forour local wildlife. As you all prob-ably know, fire is a part of muchof the natural ecosystem here.Plants have evolved around the cy-clical fires that have been part ofsouthern California for thousandsof years. As a matter of fact, manyspecies, such as Manzanita, rely

on fires. The heat of fire stimulatesthe dormant seeds of the tree togerminate.

The complicating factor ishuman beings, lots of us, withmany ways of starting fires. Be-fore we arrived the spark to starta fire may have come from light-ning or other natural source, withan area exposed to fire perhapstwice a century. Through camp-fires, electrical transmission, and,yes, even arson, we provide a lotmore opportunities for the trees,shrubs, and grass to ignite. Wevehad two major conflagrations inonly four years, and about 25,000acres that went up in flames dur-ing the Cedar, Paradise, and Otayfires burned again this year also.

As the fires clear the land, moreopportunities open up for invasiveand nonnative species to take root.

Its estimated that 25% of our na-tive plant life has been replaced bynonnative species. Much of this isnonnative grass, which has kindof a feedback loop effect with fire.The grass burns readily, spreadingfire. This clears more land for thegrass to invade. More grass, morefire. More fire, more grass, on andon.

Without plant roots to hold

Species Spotlight: Harris Fires

the soil, soil erodes. This increasessediment deposits in wetlands andestuaries. One particular problemis tamarisk, which takes advantageof the increased sedimentation ofsalt marshes. Tamarisks are per-fectly OK in their native Mediterra-nean environments, but here theycan take over, out-competing thenative plants for water. Tamariskleaves are low in nutrients so, as

they invade, the native wildlife cansuffer.

Frequent fires mean many spe-cies dont have the time to recoverbetween these events, to matureand reproduce. This may be thecase for the Thornes Hairstreakbutterfly, in a bit of a complicatedway. First off, it has a very limitedrange, only being found in the OtayMountains that skirt the border.Secondly, although the adult but-terflies feed off the nectar of wildlilac and other flowering plants,when the insect is at the caterpil-lar life stage, its host only plant isthe Tecate Cypress.

After hatching from eggs, theyoung larvae bore into and feedfrom the young stems of the tree.

It is believed that the caterpillarsprefer the branches of more ma-ture cypress at least 20 years old although its been reported thatcaterpillars have been seen ontrees that are only nine years old.

And heres where the firescome in. The Cedar fires consumeda great deal of the Otay Mountaincypresses, destroying almost 70%of the Hairstreaks habitat. The

Harris fire burned part of OtayMountain, but through a stroke ofluck left the remaining cypressesthere untouched. If another firedestroys the remaining cypress, theThornes Hairstreak caterpillar willnot have mature trees on which tofeed. One more fire in the next fewyears could spell extinction for thebutterfly.

Other butterflies the Harbi-son Dun Skipper, Laguna MountainSkipper, Hermes Copper haveprecarious existence, with much oftheir habitats burned. According toMike Klein, local butterfly maven,its too soon to tell what damagemay have been done. Observationsneed to be done over the next fewmonths.

Join theSierra Club today at:www.sandiego.sierraclub.org

By Paul Hormick



Monthly programs meet at the Joyce Beers Center at 3900 Vermont Street. Additional parking isavailable under Trader Joes and Ralphs. Free and open to the public. Program Chair Mannie Kugler.

Friday, January 25th program, 7:30 p.m.Winter Wildlife of Japan

Japan is a country few peoplethink of when it comes to wildlife.But hundreds of striking animals,from cranes and eagles to snowmonkeys and sika deer, endure theseasons harsh conditions of snowand ice in small refuges, naturaland man-made, on Hokkaido andin the mountains of Japans mainisland, Honshu. The endangeredRed-crowned Crane, or Ton-cho as its known in Japan, canbe seen in groups of several hun-dred performing their elegant andritualized courtship dance. Theworlds largest and most dramaticraptors, the Stellers sea eagle, sitpatiently on the shimmering packice off the coast of the ShiretokoPeninsula. One of Japans mostendearing creatures is the hot-tub-loving snow monkey or Japanese

By Roy Toft

Macaque found in the high Alps ofthe main island of Honshu.

Join Wildlife photographer andguide Roy Toft in this fascinating

look into Japans winter wildlife ashe shows images and discusses hismany trips to Japan to photographits unique wildlife.

oster LodgeF The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the LagunaMountains 12 mi. north of I8 on Sunrise Highway,across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground.The small cabin is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Clubmembers and their guests. The large cabin is for use by Sierra Clubgroups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Call Susan Parrishfor reservations and prices for the large cabin.

Lodge Committee Chair: Randy Parrish (619) 478-5188Large/Small Cabin Rentals/Res: Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188

SMALL CABIN FEES (WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD) MEMBERS G UESTS ADULTS (612) A DULTS (612) (65+)DAY USE : $5 $4 $8 $6 $5FAMILY : $15 INCLUDED $25 INCLUDED OVERNIGHT : $7 $5 $12 $8 $5FAMILY : $22 INCLUDED $38 INCLUDED

For more information go to: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge/


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A Wonderful Journey: My Experiencesof the Wilderness Basics Course

Whenever I think of the Wil-derness Basics Course (WBC), orspeak of it to others, I say that itwas a life changing experience.(I know-- too much drama!) Butreally, let me explain

There I was a middle aged,slightly pad-ded, inseam-c h a l l e n g e dw o m a n , a c -

cepting that thejoint aches andpains I was ex-periencing, andthe reducedactivity I wasdoing--partlybecause of thegood excusesof the achesa n d p a i n s - -were part ofthe aging pro-cess.

I w o u l doccas iona l lyreminisce thatI used to enjoya variety of ac-tivities. I triedto convince myself that my activ-ity level was still good for some-one my age. But I wasnt satisfied

and a conversation with a friendopened up a door of opportunityfor me. He shared with me that hehad taken a course a few years agothat taught you about camping,hiking, and backpacking in the wil-derness. Wilderness? Youve got tobe kidding! Although I had beencamping before it was always withplenty of facilities and someoneelse in charge of cooking meals or

By Basha Moss

going to a local restaurant to eat. Ihad been saying for years that myidea of camping was a WinnebagoChieftain. Backpacking? Im toosmall to carry everything that Ineed on my back!

Being in the mood for a chal-

lenge, I decided that I was up forit. I went online and signed upfor WBC. It was very inexpensivefor ten weeks of classes and fouroutings. I have an unquenchablethirst for knowledge, and I wasready to learn about this wilder-ness stuff.

What a wonderful experience itbecame. Once again, being inseamchallenged, I am a rather slowhiker. I would often be in the backof the group walking and talkingwith the sweep, the leader whobrought up the rear to keep track

of the group. I learned so muchfrom those chapter outings lead-ers! The WBC staff is comprisedof dedicated and knowledgeablevolunteers. I made many friendswith student colleagues as well assome volunteers.

WBC pro-vides a vari-ety of trips tochoose from

for each ofthe four out-ings. You mayselect the oneyou want de-pending onyour abilitiesand locationp r e f e r e n c e .All of the tripswill challengeyou in someway and edu-cate you in somany differentways aboutthe w i lde r-ness.

Most out-ings are in

the Anza-Borrego Desert. This isa good thing, because WBC takesplace in the winter months. Also,

the desert space allows us to enjoythe wilderness without too manyrules and restrictions. The big ruleis Leave No Trace, and everyonegladly complies. We leave the wil-derness as we found it, so that oth-ers can enjoy it in the same waythat we did.

Anza-Borrego tells history les-sons about Native Americans andthe settling of the West. You will



see pictographs, morteros, potteryshards, and abandoned structuresthat were used to house the peoplewho built the railroads and drovethe cattle across the land.

The final outing was SnowCamp and was not to be missed.The bus ride to and from Mam-moth Mountain was fun. Gettingout into the snow and the ever-green trees was something weSouthern Californians dont oftendo.

Dont worry about being cold.Snowshoeing or cross-countryskiing with a backpack on willkeep you warm. So will buildingyour snow kitchen, igloo, and, ofcourse, snow latrine! By the timeyou get to snow camp you will be

well educated on what to bring tobe prepared for living in the snow.The air is clear and crisp, and thescenery is spectacular. I discoveredthat I really enjoyed snowshoeing.I look forward to this winter to doit again.

Dont miss the weekly lec-tures! Many terrific guests, as well

as some of the staff members, areadept at sharing their valuableknowledge. I entered the room forthe first lecture alone, but I wasntalone for long. I quickly madenew friends and looked forward totheir company every week.

After ten weeks and four out-ings, it was time to go to the SierraClubs Foster Lodge in the LagunaMountains for the WBC Reunion/Graduation. My friends and Ibarely considered this camping,as we had many indoor facilities.Luxury camping for sure! Sleep-ing bags on mattresses on woodenbunks, indoor plumbing, a kitchen.We didnt even miss the showersor the minimal water availability.It was a great time of sharing, hik-

ing, and basking in the glow of myaccomplishments. I had attendedevery lecture and every outing andI graduated!

It has been a wonderful jour-ney that continues on and contin-ues to give me much pleasure inmy life. I now have the experi-ence and knowledge to confidently

explore the outdoors and enjoy itwithout hesitation or apprehen-sion. I progressed from having atent and a sleeping bag and de-pending on others for everythingelse, to being the one that otherscome to for assistance and advice.I have been camping and hikingmany times since my WBC experi-ence ended and now I have volun-teered to be on staff for WBC 2008.I now know that I am capable ofcamping without any facilities,backpacking 25-30% of my bodyweight, and I know how manymiles I can hike and how much el-evation I can gain. (Im hoping toimprove those numbers!)

Im also active in cycling, snowskiing and kayaking. WBC has en-

couraged me to keep active andbe competent in physical activi-ties outdoors. A big bonus is thatmany of my aches and pains havedisappeared, as Ive kept movingthose joints and gotten into betterphysical shape. See what I meanby saying Life Changing Experi-ence? On so many levels!



Thank Yous,Volunteers andItems NeededThank you to:-Toaster Oven and Award holders from Loretta La Bi-ancas sister, Brenda Baker.

-Cal State University, san Marcos for three nice flatDell monitors!-Lee Olsen for a new flat monitor for the server andfor his tireless efferts to keep our network afloat.-Our volunteers and donors who keep us alive!Thanks all! Our chapter has many volunteer opportunities in ad-dition to those included in the wishlist below. Please

dont hesitate to call Cheryl 619-299-1741 if you wantto help out in any way. (Even if you dont know whatyou can do for us, we have many and varied needs.)Thanks! Volunteers:Ad manager and sellersCOLs to lead Wed in the Mts hikesMaintenance and Repair Person for the office andbookstoreHousekeeper for the bookstore and officeBookstore and Office VolunteersFoster Lodge SecretaryWater ExpertsRecycling VolunteersMovie Activists and hostsCOLs to lead family and easy hikesFamily Committee members to start up Family SectionTransportation Experts or volunteers interested inhelping outEvent Planners and HelpersForest Committee volunteersInternational Committee volunteers Items:Donations toward new mail server computer

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FOR RENT: NORMAL HEIGHTS CANYONCABIN: Your mountain home in the city. Semi-wildprivacy: 170 feet from street, canyon on 3 sides, 50 feetfrom nearest house. Leafy views from every window.Natural beauty without yard work: water, irrigation,landscape maintenance provided. Quaint 1BR/1BA1930s cottage. LR: rustic antique wood paneling, re-finished original fir floor. Ceiling fans. Ceramic tile.Ample storage for camping gear. Brick patio. Deck. Catdoor. Smoke-free property. 3 blocks from bus; near I-8/I-805. $1,145. Detailed flyer: [email protected];619-298-1412x4.

LONG-TIME ACTIVE SIERRA CLUB mem-ber offers reliable pet/house-sitting [email protected] or 619/241-6574. DiannePietila

FOSTER LODGE CABIN Group Events at the SierraClubs Foster Lodge in the beautiful Laguna Mountains.Rustic accommodations for up to 60 people. Availablefor holistic and religious retreats, clubs, family cel-ebrations, weddings. Rate of $240 per night (includes

the first 20 people). For information call Susan Parrish(619) 478-5188. www.sandiego.org/lodge.

MAGIC SHOWS and fun with memories to last a life-time from San Diegos Entertainer of the Year, MagicianMichael E. Johnson. 760-747-4627.www.magicianmichael.com.

MUSIC LOVERS! Enjoy acoustic music concerts of na-tional acts, with tickets priced at $15-20, in an intimate,centrally located venue with excellent acoustics. www.AcousticMusicSanDiego.com.

CLASSIFIED AD RATES AND INFORMATION A privateparty ad of 25 words or less costs $10 for Sierra Clubmembers and $15 for nonmembers. Additional wordscost $.50 each. Business classifieds of 25 words or lesscost $15 for members and $20 for non-members plus$.50 for each additional word. Please make checks pay-able to The Hi Sierran. Send ad copy and paymentwith your Sierra Club membership number to SierraClub Classifieds, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623, or e-mail ad copy to: [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH/APRIL ISSUE IS:

February 1, 2008

Classifieds...



Sierra Singles!For Single Adults

Hikes ConcertsBonfires DancingVolleyball Picnics

And more . . .

619 - 708 8111

20s & 30s Single SierransFor singles aged 20-39

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30s/ a section of the San Diego Chapter

Sierra Club Bicycle Sectionbike on road and trail weekends at Anza-Borrego & Warner Springs potluck suppers and m

SD County Bicycle Coalition Membership

(normally $25 if joining coalition separately): $10

Bike Section e-Membership (electronic newsletter): $12 Bike Section Regular Membership (paper newsletter): $15 Prospective members can contact Mike Berry at [email protected]

or 619-303-9630 for a FREE sample newsletter!

Make check out to Sierra Club Bike Section and mail the check with this forSierra Club Bike Section, 4543 Maryland Street, San Diego, CA 92116

The monthly ride list for the Sierra Club Bike Section is alsoavailable at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle/

See this issue of the Hi Sierran for a membership form to join the Sierra Club.



Inner City Outings


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C R O S S C O U N T R Y S K I S E C T I O N

2 0 0 8 S C H E D U L E

We will add local trips as the weather permits. To receive the latest detailed sched-ule, send an email to Mike Fry, [email protected] If you are not getting my emails,send me your email address again. Also, check our web page http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/

Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 13, April 10 (2nd Thurs). Ski section meeting, 6PM be-ginner instruction, 7PM program Clairemont Community Room. Clairemont Town

Square Shopping Center, 4731 Clairemont Dr, Thomas Bros 1248E1. Look for theCity of San Diego Community Office on the south side of the driveway (LakehurstAve) between Vons and Big Lots.

January 12, TELEMARK SKIING CLINIC at Mt Baldy, Leader: Alvin [email protected]

Feb 2-3, BALDY SKI HUT WEEKEND, Leader: Alvin Walter, [email protected]

Feb 14-18, 24rd ANNUAL YOSEMITE CROSS COUNTRY SKI BUS TRIP, All lev-els, beginners welcome. You dont even have to ski to enjoy Yosemite! Includes allbus transportation, first night motel in Oakhurst, 3 nights at Yosemite Lodge, and skiinstruction. Cost (per person) is $512 (two per room), $422 (3 per room), or $377(4 per room) - two beds per room. Meals and ski rentals are not included. Send$50 deposit (payable to Sierra Club) and your address, phone number and emailaddress (or 3 SASE) to: Monique Alkemade, 11309 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego,CA, 92130, 858-509-9203 . We need yoursignup by Dec. 15 in order to hold the rooms.

Mar 14-17, MONTECITO LAKE LODGE. All levels, beginners welcome. 3 nightsin a terrific lodge in the western Sierras, with hot tub and plenty of good food.Groomed tracks or backcountry skiing. All meals are included. Carpool, park en-trance fee, and motel (night before) not included. Cost is $410. Send your $50

deposit (payable to Sierra Club), and your name, experience, address, phone ande-mail info (or 3 SASEs) to Jackie Gray, 4259 Feather Ave, San Diego, CA, 92117.858-270-3828. [email protected]

Apr 3-7, CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE. All levels. Historic Sierra Club lodge at Don-ner Pass. Lessons and rentals extra. Easy touring, 3 downhill ski resorts, majortrack skiing, and backcountry huts. Fly to Sacramento, rental van to the Lodge. Alltransportation, lodging, and meals at CTL included. Cost estimated at $350. Coor-dinator: Patty Dahl, [email protected]. Trip limited to 12.

REFUND POLICY: Note that sickness or injury does not play a part in refunds.Travel agents (and the internet) sell trip insurance.

Full Refund: 1: We cancel the trip. 2: The leader determines you shouldnt be onthe trip. 3: You find your own replacement and theyreimburse you.

Partial Refund: 1: We find your replacement and keep only your deposit.2: We cant replace you, but we get a refund (or are not charged)because of your absence (you get back whatever we get back).

CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constituteapproval by the State of California.


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San Diego Chapter3820 Ray Street San Diego, CA 92104-36231 block east of 30th Street in North Park, south of University Ave.

PHONE 619-299-1743 FAX 619-299-1742

BOOKSTORE Richard Miller 619-291-3061 O FFICE & B OOKSTORE

HOURS : Monday-Friday 12-5 P.M. (PLEASE CALL AHEAD ) CHAPTER COORDINATOR Cheryl Reiff E-MAIL [email protected]

CANYON CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR Eric Bowlby 619-284-9399 E-MAIL [email protected] SMART ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Micah Mitrosky 619-299-1797 CHAPTER WEBMASTER Ensie Blume E-MAIL [email protected] IT Lee Olsen 619-822-4357

C O M M I T T E E & C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEETHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meetsthe 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pmCHAIR Skip Forsht (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-272-4495 [email protected] CHAIR Chris Schmidt (2007) . . . . . 858-794-8919

[email protected] Joe Zechman (2008) . . . . . 619-709-6268

[email protected] Rusanne Anthony (2007) . 619-920-8604 [email protected] Grubb (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-753-0273 [email protected] Klaasen (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407 [email protected] Magee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-635-8908 [email protected] McDowell (2007) . . . . . . . . . . .858-505-9676 [email protected] Miller (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected] Stevens (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-673-0891

[email protected]

NORTH COUNTY GROUP (INLAND )THE NCG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE meets the 2ndTues. of the month. Contact chair for time and location.CHAIR Jennifer OLeary [email protected] CHAIR George Greer . . . . . . . . . . . 760-788-5450 [email protected] Ken Quigley [email protected] Jeff Marchand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-728-8220 [email protected] COUNTY COASTAL

THE COASTERS meet the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7pm, Encinitas Community Center.CHAIR Dave Grubb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-753-0273 [email protected]

INNER CITY OUTINGScall or check website for meeting infoCHAIR Jim Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-739-8407 [email protected]://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICOSECTIONS20s & 30s Single SierransVoice Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-544-6124http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/20s30sBicycle 1st Monday, 6pm

Neil Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-452-3905Mike Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-303-9630 http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle/Family Committee Jennifer Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-344-5490 [email protected]

Photography 3rd Thursday, 7pm,Jonathan Fennell [email protected]://sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclubSingles Section 3rd Monday, 6:30pmCall for location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-708-8111http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/singlesCONSERVATION COMMITTEEmeets 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pmCHAIR Linda Briggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-528-8545 [email protected] Canyons Call for mtg info Carrie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-282-3645 [email protected] Larry Klaasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407 [email protected] Coastal call Joanne for meeting info Joanne Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-459-7041 [email protected] Conservation Action Network (CAN) call for mtg. info Renee Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-447-4979 [email protected] Desert 4th Tuesday, 7pm Larry Klaasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-582-7407 [email protected] Forest & Wilderness 1st Wednesday, 6:30 pm David Voss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-630-1070 [email protected] Jack Paxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-744-3282 [email protected] Global Warming 1st Monday, 6pm, back office Cheryl Reiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-299-1743 [email protected] International 3rd Monday, 6:30pm Jean Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-463-0721

Land Use 4th Monday, 7pmJeanette Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-318-6634

[email protected] Parks Devore Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-286-8905 [email protected] Smart Energy Solutions Task Force C HAIR Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected] C AMPAIGN O RGANIZER Micah Mitrosky . 619-299-1797 [email protected] Water Ed Kimura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-569-2025 [email protected] Water Transfer Fred Cagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-297-0931 [email protected] Webmaster (ConsCom) Dave George [email protected] Wildlife 2nd Wed., 7pm Ellen Shively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-479-3412 [email protected]

OUTINGS COMMITTEECHAIR Jim Matlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-4634 Bus Trips Mike Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-5166 COL Training Tom Markel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-994-4106 [email protected] Leadership Review & Safety Committee Marty Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-673-0891 [email protected] Mountaineering

Byron Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-888-2831 [email protected] Pacific Crest Trail Occasional work parties Rob Langsdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-459-1726 Ski 2nd Tuesday, 6pm (November through April) Mike Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-5166 Wednesday in the Mountains Lois Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-280-1747 Wilderness Basics (WBC) WBC Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-467-5074

[email protected] Jeff Marchand (WBC North County) . . . . . . . 760-728-8220 [email protected]

STANDING & SPECIAL COMS.Finance Call for information.Foster Lodge 3rd Tuesday, 5:30pm Large and Small Cabin Reservations/Info

Susan Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-478-5188Friends of San Diego Chapter 4th Thursday, 6pmSteve Mather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-437-8757 [email protected] Sierran 2nd Monday, 6pm see page 2 for more infoPauline Jimenez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-660-9898 [email protected] Call for meeting infoPeter Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-757-5712 [email protected] Weaver (leave message at chapter office) . . .619-299-1743MembershipBob McDowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-505-9676 [email protected] ProgramsMannie Kugler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-585-3773

Nature Knowledge WorkshopLee Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-583-3261Barry Hite (Assistant) [email protected] Member Orientation 2nd Wednesday, 7pmBob McDowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858-505-9676 [email protected] call for meeting infoRichard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-291-3061 [email protected]

jan 2008 san diego sierra

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