Palos Verdes - Sierra Club - Angeles Chapter

Since 1976
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair, Chapter ExComm Rep
Hersh Kelley 310-832-0013
Vice Chair, Alt. Chapter ExComm Rep
Newsletter Coordinator
Lori Kessler 310-748-5242
Treasurer
Martha Bjerke 310-375-4642
Secretary
Jackie Childers 310-518-4086
Membership Chair
Keith Martin 310-530-1268
Publicity Chair
Lise Allard 310-377-1892
Programs Chair
Joyce White 310-833-6136
Special Projects
Phil Wheeler 310-214-1873
Barbara Sattler 310-831-0032
Kent Schwitkis 310-364-7952
Dave Wiggins 310-372-7864
Outings
Terry Bass 310-539-8227
Conservation
Barry Holchin 310-378-3780
Political
Al Sattler 310-831-0032
Website
Alan Takushi 310-483-6134
Foggy View Editor
Alan Takushi 310-483-6134
The Foggy View
Sierra Club
Palos Verdes - South Bay Group/Angeles Chapter
PV-SB Group, Sierra Club
P.O. Box 2464, PVP, CA 90274
Supplement to the January 2007 Southern Sierran
Thank you, Bob
Bob Beach has decided to move
on from his role as our Outings
Chair. The PV-SB Group has
enjoyed his company and relied on his
services to the group and the club for
quite a while. Consequently, I would like
to speak for all of us when we say thank
you to Bob for a job well done.
Bob came into Sierra Club outings
leadership in 1994. That’s relatively late
when considered in the context of his
Boy Scout leadership activism which
dates back to 1960. But, when Bob got
involved with our outings program, he
spared no effort. He has been active
with the Wilderness Travel Course as an
instructor, leader and staff person since
1995. Bob was designated a Navigation
Examiner for the Leadership Training
Committee (LTC) in 2001. He further
supported LTC (and prospective leaders)
by acting as the assistant (evaluating)
leader on numerous provisional outings
in the past decade.
In 1998, Bob was appointed Outings
Chair of the PV-SB Group. In that
capacity, he ensured a steady supply
of new leaders and outings of both
quality and quantity for the group and
the Chapter. He guided us through
the diffi cult outings challenges of the
1998-2005 timeframe. Specifi cally, the
by Hersh Kelley, PV-SB Group Chair
requirement for waivers on all outings,
including conditioning hikes, and the
new National Leader Standards recently
enacted by the Club. He also oversaw the
establishment of international outings led
by the PV-SB Group beginning with a
highly successful trip to New Zealand in
2002 and continuing today.
Bob’s service to the community goes
well beyond his work with the Club. He
has been active with the Boy Scouts of
America since 1960 and continues to
be after almost half a century. He is a
volunteer tax preparer in the AARP tax
preparation for seniors program and he
develops computer systems (hardware
and software) for the handicapped.
We have a new Outings Chair, Terry
Bass, who will do an outstanding job.
However, that doesn’t mean that Bob can
be replaced. He is very much a one-of-akind
person; hard working, dedicated and
energetic. A man who has been our friend
for a long time now. And, he will remain
that, regardless of the titles that he retains
or changes.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge
and honor him for all his many years of
loyal service to the group. Bob, let me
speak for the group in thanking you for
all that you have given to us.
Message Phone:
310-378-1477

Book Corner:
The Outdoor Guide
to the Palos Verdes
Peninsula
by Brad & Kristine Denton
This wonderful guidebook contains
over 50 trails on the Peninsula that
are separated into different categories for
easy use. Each trail comes with its own
map, bullet points describing distance,
diffi culty level and special details, as
well as a full trail description. This guide
also gives fantastic information on trail
etiquette and right of way, including
equestrian and biker recommendations,
as well as dangers to be aware of while
hiking. In addition, it offers wonderful
chapters about the Peninsula including
sport venues, parks, points of interest,
places of worship, local clubs and
organizations, as well as a short history
of this unique area.
As an extra bonus, the Outdoor Guide
comes with a large and colorful fold-out
map which is included in its own back
cover pocket. It shows the individual
trailheads described within the book,
parks, nature preserves, streets and more.
For anyone who enjoys the outdoors,
wants information about this local area,
or is looking for new things to do and
see, this book is a must. It truly has
something for everyone! Over 200 pages
with room for fi eld notes in the back, lots
of hand drawn maps, and great black and
white photos throughout.
The authors have lived in the South Bay
area for over 20 years; the last 5 years
in Rancho Palos Verdes. Hiking the
Peninsula trails together for years, they
have become supporters of the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, the
Audubon Society, and the Sierra Club.
Brad is originally from Portland, OR,
and had a love for the outdoors from an
early age. He is a hiker, bird watcher,
archer and a mountain climber having
spent quite a bit of time in the Sierras,
Yosemite and beyond.
Kristine was born in California, but grew
up in Minnesota. She moved back after
college to work in the entertainment
PV-SB Group
Desert Trails Bus Trip November 11-13, 2006
by Jaclyn Childers. Treasurer
Saturday, Nov. 11. When I arrived at
the pick-up location around 6:30am,
Rich Torres, our favorite bus driver was
already loading the bus. We left Redondo
Beach at 7am and after a short stop to
pick-up passengers in Orange County, we
headed up the I-15 with a full bus of 54
passengers. With the coolers fi lled with
juice and soft drinks by Jerry Trager and
Lois Vile, we were on our way to Nevada
We arrived at Red Rock Canyon at
11:30am and our fi rst hikes started
from Sandstone Quarry. Bob Beach and
Steve Skomeda in the Valley of Fire
Richard Pardi led the fast hike with 12
people going to Turtlehead Peak which
included some steep scrambling. The
second group led by Cindy Pardi and
Jerry Trager had a small amount of offtrail
on steep rock to reach Calico Tanks
through some gorgeous rock formations.
A reward for those who reached the top
industry as a script supervisor and
production manager. She became a
mother and has worked on local city
committees, worked for Barbara Dye
at the PVP Land Conservancy, and
volunteered her talent to help create
some of Rancho Palos Verdes’ TV Public
Service Announcements. She is also a
member of the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce.
Visit the website at www.home.earthlink.
net/~pvpoutdoorguide which includes
local weather, tide tables, and you may
purchase the book there as well.
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was a magnifi cent view of Las Vegas. It
was a great way to start off the trip.
After checking in at our motel in Las
Vegas, a group of 21 people went to the
Fremont Experience light show. Bob
reported the show was fantastic and
touchingly patriotic. Then, they went on
to see a live show at the Rio where most
of them caught beads being thrown by
the performers.
Sunday, Nov. 12. The bus loaded up
at 7:30am and we headed out for our
day’s adventures. Our fi rst stop was the
Lost City Museum in Overton, NV. For
more than 10,000 years, humans have
carved out a living from hard, rugged
Nevada terrain. From boom to bust, their
stories are preserved here in this museum
with displays of thousands of artifacts.
Then, we moved on to our afternoon
hikes in the spectacular colorful Valley
of Fire. The slower group hiked White
Dome loop. We then went by bus to
Mouse’s Tank, Bee Hive, and Atlatl
Rock to view petroglyphs. The fast hike
went on a cross-country adventure with
Bob and Richard. Due to extremely
bad weather this past year, the markers
we used previously were covered with
sand. Therefore, Bob took us on a new
adventure and we ended up hiking to
Mouse’s Tank. So ended another great
day of hiking.
Monday, Nov. 13. The bus left at 7:30am
and we arrived at Mohave National
Preserve at the Teutonia trailhead. The
View from Teutonia Peak, Mojave Nat. Preserve
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Monday night - O: Conditioning Hike in Palos Verdes. Strenuous
2 hr, 5-8 mi hike; some streets, trails overlooking ocean,
canyons - always hills, some steep - that emphasizes the
fl ora/terrain of PV. Only one group: slow-moderate to moderate.
Meet promptly every Mon at 6:30pm at dead-end of Crenshaw
Blvd. in Palos Verdes. Wear sturdy shoes, bring fl ashlight
(preferably red lens) when it gets dark by 8:30pm. Rain
cancels. Not for beginners. LDRS: MICHAEL COBLE, DAVE HIXSON,
LINDA WERK, JUDY SHANE, & BILL LAVOIE.
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Tuesday night - O: San Pedro/PV Conditioning Hike. Strenuous 2
hr, 5-8 mi conditioning hikes on fl at/hilly streets/trails to explore
fauna/terrain in San Pedro/PV. Normally up to 3 hikes – slow,
moderate, fast. Leave every Tue at 6:30pm promptly from
8th & Averill, San Pedro. Wear sturdy shoes, bring fl ashlight
(preferably red lens) when it gets dark by 8:30pm. Rain
cancels. Not for beginners. LDRS: BROOKS CHADWICK, LINDA WERK,
BARRY BONNICKSON, TONY TRULL, JOYCE WHITE, & KEITH MARTIN.
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Tuesday night - O: San Pedro K-9 Conditioning Hike. Strenuous
and fun hike for people and their well-behaved canine
friends. 6-8 mi, 1000’+ gain in 2 hrs on trails/hilly streets.
Leave promptly every Tue at 6:30pm from 8th & Averill, San
Pedro. Bring water, bowl, clean-up bags, leash, and fl ashlight
(preferably red lens) when it gets dark by 8:30pm. Beginners
in good condition welcome. Rain cancels. LDRS: LIZ KENNEDY,
URSULA CARMODY, BOB BEACH, & BARRY HOLCHIN.
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Tuesday night - O: Beginners Conditioning Hike. Moderate 1.5
hr, 4.25 mi hike on the greenbelt and hilly streets of Hermosa
Beach and Manhattan Beach. Leave promptly every Tue at
7pm from the far end parking lot of Hermosa Valley School.
Bring fl ashlight (preferably red lens) when it gets dark by
8:30pm. Rain cancels. LDRS: ALIX BENSON, SHARON BROSSIER,
JACKIE CHILDERS. SUSAN JOHNSON, & DAVE HIXSON.
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Thursday night - O: Conditioning Hike on PV Peninsula.
Strenuous 2 hr, 5-8 mi conditioning hike on fl at/hilly streets/
trails that emphasizes fl ora/terrain of PV. Normally up to 5
hikes – slow, slow-moderate, moderate, fast-moderate, fast.
Leave promptly after announcements every Thur at 6:30pm
from parking lot near Rite Aid Drugs at Hawthorne Blvd. &
Silver Spur. Wear sturdy shoes, bring fl ashlight (preferably red
lens) when it gets dark by 8:30pm. Rain cancels. LDRS: MICHAEL
COBLE, BROOKS CHADWICK, TONY TRULL, JOYCE WHITE, DAVE HIXSON,
Linda Werk, Jerry Trager, & Keith Martin.
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Management Committee Meeting. First Wednesday, 6:30pm.
Open to everyone. Call Secretary for location.
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Moonlight Hike - O: Friday on or before full moon. Slow-
moderate hike in PV hills – 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet 7:30pm. Go for
pizza afterwards. See outings schedule in this issue for details,
dates.
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Manhattan Beach Hike/Brunch - O. Every fi rst Sunday. Easy 4-5
mi, 300’ gain, 2 hr hike on streets, trails, and strand with ocean
views. Meet 9am by police memorial at Live Oak Park, 1901
Valley Dr. Bring water, walking shoes, sun hat, $$ for optional
brunch at local restaurant. Rain Cancels. LDRS: JACKIE CHILDERS,
DAVE HIXSON, LOIS VILE, & JERRY TRAGER.
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Palos Verdes Hike & Brunch - O. Moderate 4-5 mi, 1000’ gain,
2 hr hike on some streets, trails overlooking ocean, canyons;
always hills, some steep. Meet every third Sun at 9am near
dead-end of Crenshaw Blvd. in Rancho Palos Verdes. Bring
water, lugsoles, sun hat, $$ for optional brunch afterward at
Marie Callendar’s. Rain cancels. Coordinator: Greg Hitchings.
LDRS: DAVE HIXSON, MARY BETH OUBRE, MICHAEL COBLE, ROGER &
LYN GREENHAM, PAUL & LINDA WOOLDRIDGE, JACKIE CHILDERS, TERRY
BASS, ALIX BENSON, JERRY TRAGER, & LOIS VILE.
Next Schedule Deadlines
March/April Foggy View - Jan. 19th
Angeles Chapter Schedule 305 - Mar. 10th
Please submit all outings to Outings Chair Terry Bass before these dates.
Bus Trip
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peak hikers took off fi rst, reached the peak, and returned while
the slower hikers went to the Teutonia Mines along the trail.
Then, we got back on the bus and the faster group was let out at
the Hole in the Wall trailhead near the Mid Hills campground,.
They did the 8 mile, one-of-a-kind hike ending up at Hole in
the Wall. Once there, they climbed on metal rings to get to the
top and out. It was a real highlight of the trip. The slower group
went with Donna to Mitchell Caverns. Those who didn’t do the
Caverns did short hikes around the Caverns area.
In summary, this was a GREAT TRIP! I highly recommend you
join us next year or try out one of the other holiday bus trips
during the year. Check the Foggy View for future trip dates.

PV-SB GROUP ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will
need to sign a liability waiver. The text of the waiver
can be found in the Chapter Schedule.
Not all of our outings are published in the Angeles
Chapter Schedule or the Foggy View. To not miss out
on any of our activities, see our outings on our website
(http://www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb), now displayed
in PDF format. Symbols used in this publication:
-hiking
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-education -conservation
-canine -walking -slides -dining
-fl owers -moonlight hike -bus trip
-bird watching -photo opportunities
-lodge -backpacking -biking
-fl ight -boat -ski -snowshoe
Jan 1 - New Year’s Day in the Santa Monica’s. Start the New
Year out right with a 10 mi loop hike in beautiful Santa Ynez
Canyon. Elevation gain is 1400’. No beginners or tigers. Bring
water, lunch, and lugsoles. Meet at 9 am at the trailhead, which
can be reached from the Santa Monica Fwy. (10). Drive north
on PCH to Sunset Blvd.; go right or east on Sunset 0.3 mile;
turn left onto Palisades Dr. and continue up hill for 2.4 miles.
Turn left on Vereda de la Montura, and proceed down a short
hill, which ends at the entrance to the trail. Street parking is
available. Heavy rain cancels. LDRS: JUDY SHANE, LINDA WERK AND
MAGGIE COBLE.
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Jan 6 - Sat O: Portuguese Canyon Hike. Moderate 5.5 mi, 1600’
gain. Take PV Dr. S to Forrestal, north to end. Meet at gate at 8
am. Klondike Canyon, Portuguese Canyon, Portuguese Road,
Juanita Crane trail, Saffo’s Rest, Crest Rd, Heartbreak trail to
cars. Wear lugs, bring snack and water. Rain cancels. LDRS:
BARRY BONNICKSON & LINDA WERK.
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Jan 7 - Sun O: Sunday Afternoon Hike in Rolling Hills Estates.
Join us on a slow-moderate 1.5 hr hike on horse trails covering
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3 miles w/ 250’ gain. Meet 3:30pm at Ernie Howlett Park on
west side of Hawthorne Blvd. between PCH and PV Dr. N.
Bring water and sturdy shoes. Rain or mud cancels. LDRS: GREG
HITCHINGS & ARLENE CHAO.
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Jan 13-15 - Sat-Mon O: Death Valley Day Hikes Bus Trip. Visit
Death Valley National Park at the best time of the year for
hiking. Our 15th annual trip will offer a choice of hikes all three
days into canyons, up peaks and across sand dunes. Or, bring
a book and read next to the large warm spring fed pool and
look over the majestic Panamint Mountains. Or, visit Scotty’s
Castle, take a horseback ride. or play golf. You saw the valley
on Huell Howser’s 2004 PBS program, now come and see it
for yourself. We stay at Furnace Creek Ranch in the heart of
the valley, 2 people/2 beds per room. Leave Saturday AM from
Redondo Beach, return Monday eve. Pick-up in Orange County
also. Cost includes bus, driver gratuity, lodging, social hours
daily, bus drinks/snacks. $20 cancellation penalty, balance
refundable until Dec 12th (then, only if trip is full). Send 2
large SASE, home and work phones#’s, $220 with SC#, $245
non-member (payable to Sierra Club) to the reservationist-LDR:
RICHARD PARDI, 23326 Mariano St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
CO-LDRS: DONNA LAUCK, DAVE HIXSON, BOB BEACH & CINDY PARDI.
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Jan 13 - Sat O: Portuguese Point Hike. Slow-moderate, 6 mi hike
w/ 1000’ gain. Take PV Dr. S to Forrestal, north to end. Meet
8am at gate. Klondike Canyon, across Portuguese Canyon,
Portuguese Pt., Sea Cave, Inspiration Pt. Wear lugs, bring
a snack and water. Rain cancels. LDRS: BARRY BONNICKSON &
CATHERINE WHITTINGTON.
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Jan 20 - Sat O: Palos Verdes Estates Hike. Join us on a slowmoderate,
2 hr hike covering 4 mi w/ 600’ gain. Meet 9am at
Neptune’s Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza at PV Dr. N and Via
Almar. Bring water, hat, and sturdy shoes. Rain Cancels. LDRS:
GREG HITCHINGS & DAVE HIXSON.
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Jan 24 - Wed Quarterly Meeting. Join us as seasoned adventure
photographers, the Caplans, take us to the cliff-hanging
monasteries of Bhutan with slides and music. Bhutan is a
fascinating country about the size of Switzerland and is located
between Tibet and India. The meeting begins at 7 pm with
15 minutes of Sierra Club business and then we will witness
dancers in Bhutan leaping into the air to the crash of cymbals
and the blare of trumpets. Peninsula Center Library Community
Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Refreshments
served.

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BRUNCH HIKES: Jan. 7 & 21 Feb. 4 & 18 Mar. 4 & 18 Apr. 1 & 15 May 6 & 20
MOONLIGHT HIKES: Jan. 26 Mar. 2 Apr. 27 May 25 Jun. 29
QUARTERLY MEETINGS: Jan. 24 Apr. 25 Jul. 25
Jan 26 - Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Rolling Hills Estates. Meet
7:30pm at Highridge Park at Highridge Rd. near Crestridge
Rd. Wear sturdy shoes for dirt and bridle trails. Go for pizza
afterwards. Rain cancels. LDRS: GREG HITCHINGS & ARLENE CHAO.
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Jan 27 - Sat O: Central Peninsula Hike. Slow-moderate 2.5 hr,
7 mi hike w/ 900’ gain. Meet at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall,
NW corner of Crenshaw Blvd. & PV Dr. N, at 8am. Potpourri of
trails: Palomino, Pinto, Morgan, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse,
Johns Canyon., Hix, Si’s. Wear lugs, bring snack and water.
Rain cancels. LDRS: BARRY BONNICKSON & JUDY SHANE.
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Feb 3 - Sat O: Rolling Hills Estates Hike. Join us on a moderate
2.5 hr hike covering 5 mi w/ 1100’ gain. Many hills, some steep.
Meet 9am at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, NW corner of
Crenshaw Blvd. & PV Dr. N. Bring water and lugsoles. Rain or
mud cancels. LDRS: GREG HITCHINGS & DAVE HIXSON.
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Feb 10 - Sat O: Ocean Trails Hike. Slow-moderate, 4 mi hike
w/ 1000’ gain. Take PV Dr. S to La Rotonda Dr., south to trail
parking lot (inside the gate). Meet at 8am. Take four trails that
lead down to the ocean and a loop around Shoreline Park.
Bring a snack and water. Rain cancels. LDRS: BARRY BONNICKSON
& LINDA WERK.
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Feb 17-19 - Sat-Mon Q: Palm Springs Area Dayhikes Bus Trip.
Our 3rd annual President’s Day long weekend trip will visit
the Palm Springs area such as the seldom visited Mecca
Wilderness. Hike in and around Palm Springs at the best
time of the year. Our lodging is in town with a swimming pool,
large jacuzzi and daily continental breakfast. Other non-hiking
activities are available (at own expense), biking, take the
tram and ski or snowshoe or roam the town. Leave Saturday
morning from Redondo Beach, return Monday eve. Orange
County pick-up also. Cost includes bus, driver gratuity, lodging,
daily social hours and bus drinks/snacks. $20 cancellation
penalty, balance refundable until Jan 7th (then, only if trip is
full). Send 2 large SASE, home and work phone#’s, $214 with
SC#, $239 non-member (Sierra Club) to reservationist-LDR:
RICHARD PARDI, 23326 Mariano St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
ASST. LDRS: DONNA LAUCK, DAVE HIXSON & CINDY PARDI.
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Feb 17 - Sat O: Rolling Hills Estates Fun Hike. Join us on a
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moderate 3.5 hr hike to Malaga Cove and beyond covering
8.75 mi w/ 1075’ gain. Meet 8am at Ernie Howlett Park on west
side of Hawthorne Blvd. between Rolling Hills Rd. and PV Dr.
N. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Rain or mud cancels. LDRS:
GREG HITCHINGS & ARLENE CHAO.
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Feb 24 - Sat O: Trans-Peninsula Hike. Strenuous 5 hr, 13 mi
hike crossing Palos Verdes Peninsula that starts from Tuesday
night meeting point in San Pedro and goes via Thursday night
meeting point at Peninsula Center to former Monday night
meeting point in Redondo Beach with car shuttle to return.
Some streets but mostly trails. Meet 7:30 am at 8th and Averill,
San Pedro. Or, to help shuttle people, meet 7 am at parking lot
south of Veterans Park, Redondo Beach. Bring water, snacks,
sturdy shoes, and money for lunch after. Rain cancels. LDRS:
JOHN TABER & JEFF NAUMANN.
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Mar 2 - Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Rolling Hills Estates. Meet
7:30pm at parking lot of Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, NE
corner of PV Dr. N and Crenshaw Blvd. Hike bridle trails and
tunnels. Wear sturdy shoes for dusty or damp trails. Rain
cancels. Go for pizza afterwards. LDR: HUGH PENDLETON. ASSTS:
ALIX BENSON & BILL LAVOIE.
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Mar 3-5 - Fri-Sun O/I: Mammoth Lakes Downhill, Snowboarding,
Backcountry Ski, Snowshoe Bus Trip. Guided backcountry
ski tours (two levels) and snowshoe tours, or ski the tracks
at Tamarack Nordic Center. OCSS XC ski lesson grads and
non-skiers welcome! Join us at the Inn, 2 per-2 beds/private
bath, microwave, fridge, indoor spa, close to shopping, night
life, casual and fi ne dining, free shuttles. Leave Orange
County at 2 pm. South Bay pick-up available. Return to
Orange County on Sunday approximately 10 pm. Includes bus,
lodging, continental breakfast, happy hour, bus refreshments,
and Sunday dinner. Send 2 large SASE, e-mail address,
home and work phone#’s, check (payable OCSS) $285 with
SC#/$310 non-member to Reservationist: Dick Clement, 1023
E Van Bibber Ave., Orange, CA 92866-2438, 714-538-8580,
richsea@sbcglobal.net. LDR: KEITH MARTIN. ASST: DONNA SPECHT.
ASST. LDRS: MICHAEL DODSON, EDD RUSKOWITZ, JULIE SMITH MEEK &
SCOTT MEEK.
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Mar 3 - Sat O: Rolling Hills Estates Hike. Join us on a slowmoderate,
2.5 hr hike covering 5 mi w/ 1000’ gain. Meet 9am
on PV Dr. E, 1/10 mile South of PV Dr. N at trailhead (south of
Nature Center on corner). Bring water and lugsoles. Rain or
mud cancels. LDRS: GREG HITCHINGS & ARLENE CHAO.

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Mar 10-11 - Sat-Sun O: Anza-Borrego State Park Wildfl ower
Carcamp. Anza Borrego is California’s largest State Park
located in San Diego County. March is the ideal time to view
wildfl owers. Carcamp at Borrego Springs. Hike Palm Canyon
and Visitor’s Center. Includes camp fees, happy hour snacks,
and potluck dinner. Send SASE/email, $25 with SC#/$28 nonmember,
rideshare, H&W phones to LDR: DAVID F. EISENBERG.
CO-LDRS: FRANK ATKIN & BRUCE HALE.
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Mar 10 - Sat O: Portuguese Canyon Hike. Slow-moderate, 6 mi
hike w/ 600’ gain. Take PV Dr. S to Forrestal, north to end. Meet
8am at gate. Forestall Quarry, Klondike Canyon, trails around
Portuguese Canyon, ridge above Paintbrush Canyon (rough
trail) and back. Wear lugs, bring a snack and water. Rain
cancels. LDRS: BARRY BONNICKSON & KAREN CASSIMATIS.
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Mar 30 - Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Rancho Palos Verdes. Meet
7:30pm at deadend of Crenshaw Blvd. (at the top of the hill).
A social hike, not for tigers. Hike dirt trails overlooking the
Catalina channel. Wear sturdy shoes for steep dirt trails. Rain
cancels. Reward yourself afterwards with pizza. LDRS: DAVE
HIXSON & MARY BETH OUBRE.
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Apr 7-8 - Sat-Sun O: Carrizo Plain National Monument
Wildfl ower Carcamp. See what the San Juaquin Valley would
have looked like without the farms and freeways! Wildfl owers
have been excellent here for the past several years. Visit
Painted Rock, Soda Lake, San Andreas Fault. Camp in
primitive campground. Potluck, happy hour and dinner. 2wd
vehicles ok. Send SASE/email, contact info, rideshare to LDR:
DAVID F. EISENBERG. CO-LDRS: FRANK ATKIN & BRUCE HALE.
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Apr 14 - Sat I: Luna (5967’), probably Round (5272’), possibly
Rattlesnake (6131’) and certainly Deep Creek Hot Springs (5’
deep). 16th semi-annual Spring Deep Creek HS hike/soak/swim
with a bit more adventure. We’ll attempt to gain access to the
hot springs from Luna via an exploratory cross-country route
and another exploratory cross-country route back to Round.
Then, time permitting, we’ll do one or both of the other peaks.
Moderately paced, 11 mi hike w/ 3400’ gain, mostly crosscountry,
with additional 3 mi and 1000’ gain for the other two
peaks. Bring 10 essentials, towel (swim suit optional). 4wd
vehicles desirable for dirt road driving. No beginners. Plan
on spending full day - it’s near Hesperia. Rain cancels. Send
email (preferable – bholchin@cox.net) or SASE with recent
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conditioning and carpool info to LDR: BARRY HOLCHIN. CO-LDR:
WAYNE VOLLAIRE.
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Apr 25 - Wed: Quarterly Meeting. Magical Peru and Dazzling
Bolivia. Barry Holchin will take us on an adventure through
the countries of Peru and Bolivia presenting magnifi cent
sights such as the Nazca Lines, the Sacred Valley with its
lofty Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, as well as the
Andean/Incan village of Chinchero. Visit Machu Picchu and see
the civilization that to this day is considered to be one of the
Wonders of the World. Then, on to Copacabana, Bolivia, Lake
Titicaca, Isla del Sol, birthplace of the Incas and then visit the
impressive hilltop ruins of Tiwanaku. Join us at the Peninsula
Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd. (access
also from Deep Valley), Rolling Hills Estates. Refreshments
served.
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Apr 27 - Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Palos Verdes Estates. Meet
7:30pm at Neptune’s Fountain in historic Malaga Cove Plaza at
PV Dr. N and Via Almar. Rain cancels. Wear sturdy shoes for
outrunning wild peacocks. Go for pizza afterwards. LDRS: LINDA
& PAUL WOOLDRIDGE.
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Apr 28 - Sat M: Strawberry Pk (6164’). Moderate, 6 mi RT
hike w/ 2600’ gain via Colby Canyon. Experience and comfort
on class 3 rock required. Meet 9am Colby Canyon parking
area (11 mi from La Canada,1 mi beyond Angeles Crest/
Angeles Forest junction). Bring good boots, something with
“strawberries” to share on top. Rain cancels. LDRS: BARRY
HOLCHIN & BOB BEACH.
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May 5 - Sat I: Ken Point (6423‘), Butterfl y Peak (6228’).
Moderate, 10 mi RT hike w/ 3000‘ gain. Hike on rd/xc in Desert
Divide area, hopefully encountering wildfl owers and beautiful
views. We may have an opportunity to do Rock Point (5280’).
Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and water. Potluck in evening.
ESASE (preferable) or SASE with recent conditioning, H&W
phones and rideshare info to LDR: BARRY HOLCHIN. CO-LDR:
WYNNE BENTI.
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May 26-29 - Sat-Tue O: Zion National Park/Bryce Canyon Bus
Trip. Hike in Utah’s most popular parks. No overnight bus ride.
Two and a half days to hike the many trails including the Virgin
River narrows, Angel’s Landing and East Rim Trail. Choices
of hikes available each day. Leave Sat morning, return Tues
evening. Stay all three nights in Springdale next to Zion. Fee

includes bus, driver gratuity, motel, 3 social hours, bus drinks/
snacks & all admissions. $20 cancellation penalty, balance
refundable until Apr 26, then only if trip full. Send 2 businesssize
SASE, H & W phone #, check for $306 w/SC # or $331
non-member payable to Sierra Club, to Reservationist-LDR:
DAVE HIXSON, 15120 Polly Ave., Lawndale CA. 90260. CO-LDRS
DONNA LAUCK & RICHARD PARDI.
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Jun 1 - Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Palos Verdes Estates. A social
hike, not for tigers. Meet 7:30pm at Malaga Cove Plaza, PV Dr.
N and Via Almar. Stroll dirt trails overlooking the Santa Monica
Bay. Sturdy shoes are essential. Rain cancels. Go for pizza
afterwards. LDRS: LYN & ROGER GREENHAM.
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June 20 - Wed O: Superboot XVII - Palm Springs to Humber Park.
A day in the high country winding up/down forest trails and
through wildfl ower meadows. Choice of 2-3 routes from the top
of the Palm Springs Tram to Humber Park at Idylwild and bus
pickup. Possible short turnaround back to the top of the Tram.
Bus leaves 6:45am Downey, 7:15am at Orange County, returns
9-10 pm. Send $70 (Sierra Club-OC, refund only if space is
re-sold). Cost includes bus, tram fare and dinner at HomeTown
Buffet in Hemet. Reserv: Pita Landesman, by June 10. LDRS:
PERI TOOKER, HELEN MAURER, TODD CLARK, LARRY STERN, TERRY
BASS, & JOHN KAISER.
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Jun 29 - Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Rancho Palos Verdes. Meet
7:30pm next to Del Cerro Park, deadend of Crenshaw Blvd. (at
the top of the hill). Hike rocky dirt trails overlooking the Catalina
Channel. Sturdy shoes required. Go for pizza afterwards. LDRS:
LOIS VILE & JERRY TRAGER.
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Jul 4-7 - Wed-Sat O: Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
Bus Trip. Join in the spiritual sensation of hiking among the
world’s largest and oldest trees with bear sightings in the
spectacular High Sierras. Choice of hikes available each day.
Leave Wednesday morning and return Saturday evening.
Stay all three nights in the centrally located Wuksachi Motel.
Fee includes bus, driver gratuity, lodging, 3 social hours, bus
drinks/snacks, and all admissions. $20 cancellation penalty,
balance refundable until June 4th (then, only if trip is full). Send
2 business-size SASE, home and phone#’s, check for $456
with SC#/$481 non-member, payable to Sierra Club, to trip
Reservationist-LDR: DAVID HIXSON, 15120 Polly Ave., Lawndale,
CA 90260. CO-LDRS: RICHARD PARDI & DONNA LAUCK.
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July 12-26 - Thu-Thu O: Atlantic Northern Regions of Spain.
Explore the coastal Northern Way to Santiago de Compostela.
Also known as the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St.
James), it is one of the oldest footpaths in Europe. We will
be hiking/walking portions of the footpath but mostly travel by
bus to the different cities and villages along the way. Stay in
hotels, (2 person/2 beds). Start adventure at San Sebastian
northeast of Spain and bordering France. Take day trips to
Puente la Reina and Pamplona during the San Fermin Fiestas.
On to Bilbao to visit the famous Guggenheim Museum,
explore the area, shop, and experience the regions cuisine
and entertainment. Next to Altamira and Santillana del Mar,
our “base camp.” Take day trips to surrounding areas including
Picos de Europe (European Peaks). Continue on to Costa
Verde to experience a chain of fi shing villages and low-key
resorts with beautiful golden beaches, tumbling cliffs, pines,
eucalyptus and the wooded hinterland with mountains rising
behind. Then on to La Coruna, a historic city which saw Roman
occupation and where the lighthouse known as Torre Hercules
dates from the 2nd century. Continue to our fi nal Santiago de
Compostela, one of Spain’s most perfect medieval cities. For
additional info send SASE or e-mail Keith Martin. Price TBD.
LDRS: ANA JUAREZ & KEITH MARTIN.
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- You made just one purchase from a retailer that conducts
business via a catalog and you’re on their mailing list for
life. Contact these companies and ask to be taken off their
mailing list.
- Don’t you hate it when some non-profi ts and magazine
companies send you multiple payment/donation due
reminders? Contact these companies and ask to be
sent only one annual invoice. Most of them have a way
of updating their database to indicate you don’t want
multiple reminders.
- When banks, utility companies, etc. offer paperless
billing systems, take them up on the offer. Those of you
who deal with mutual fund companies should sign up to
receive annual reports, the updated prospectus, and proxy
statements via email notifi cation.
Any other ideas? Let us know and we will consolidate
your ideas for a future article.
Recycled Paper
PRINTED WITH
SOY INK

Reducing Paper in
your Mailbox
by Terry Bass, Outings Chair
Tired of all that mail you receive each day, much of
it unsolicited? How about the mail from fi rms you
belong/subscribe to but rarely read? Let’s assume
you are already doing a great job of recycling this paper
waste. But, think how much better it would be for the
environment (as well as your mail carrier) if you simply
eliminated this paper from ever hitting your mailbox.
Here are some techniques to help you eliminate this waste
(I know they work because I’ve used them myself).
The fi rst target for elimination is unsolicited mail
(advertisements) sometimes called junk mail. The Direct
Marketing Association (DMA) has a Mail Preference
Service “designed to assist consumers in decreasing the
amount of national non-profi t or commercial mail they
receive at home.” The names on their “do not mail” list
are supplied to mass mailers who have decided they do
not want to waste the expense of mail to those who are
not receptive to their marketing. The biggest category
here is fi nancial institutions such as banks and credit card
companies. It will cost you a dollar to get on this list via
a form either submitted online or mailed in. The form can
be accessed at:
http://www.dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html
If you receive unsolicited pre-approved credit cards or
related offers, you can stop this (for up to 5 years or
permanently) by using a simple op-out feature that will
be honored by the three major consumer credit reporting
companies. You can do this either by phoning 888-567-
8688 or accessing www.optoutprescreen.com (some
browser security settings may alert you to a problem with
this website but just reply OK to continue).
Next, you should examine mail you receive because of
business you have conducted with various companies.
Before you toss mail into the recycle bin, ask yourself if
you are still interested in receiving it. If not, use their tollfree
numbers for Customer Support to get off their mailing
lists. Here are a few examples:
- Years ago, you took a trip with a tour operator and
they keep sending beautiful brochures of their current
offerings. Contact travel companies who send frequent/
large brochures and ask to be taken off their mailing list.
Use Internet access instead.
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PV-SB GROUP LEADERS
Current leaders active in the PV-SB Group.
Name Phone Rating
Lise Allard 310-377-1892 O
Frank Atkin 310-378-5008 I
Terry Bass 310-539-8227 O
Bob Beach 310-375-0898 M
Alix Benson 310-379-8066 O
Richard Boardman 310-374-4371 M
Barry Bonnickson 310-519-0778 O
Dennis Bosch 310-328-3874 O
Dorie Boynton 310-544- 0600 O
Sharon Brossier 310-376-1416 O
Jack Carmody 310-539-2259 O
Ursula Carmody 310-539-2259 O
Karen Cassimatis 562-492-6344 I
Brooks Chadwick 310-544-0600 O
Arlene Chao 310-541-3902 O
Jackie Childers 310-518-4086 O
Maggie Coble 310-378-9743 O
Michael Coble 310-378-9743 O
Mike Dillenback 310-378-7495 I
Debra DuVall 310-214-1873 O
Sandy Graham 714-282-5661 O
Lyn Greenham 310-540-4662 O
Roger Greenham 310-540-4662 O
Greg Hitchings 310-373-0447 O
Dave Hixson 310-676-8848 O
Barry Holchin 310-378-3780 M
Susan Johnson 310-545-4235 O
Liz Kennedy 310-547-1320 O
Donna Lauck 310-541-4416 O
Bill Lavoie 310-378-8723 O
Keith Martin 310-530-1268 M
Carol Anne Mills 310-519-0464 O
Jacques Monier 310-320-1249 O
Jeff Naumann 310-540-0045 O
Mary Beth Oubre 310-640-8386 O
Cindy Pardi 818-346-6257 O
Richard Pardi 818-346-6257 O
Hugh Pendleton 310-373-1603 O
Kent Schwitkis 310-540-5558 I
Judy Shane 310-379-1111 O
Sherry Silver 310-325-2988 O
John Taber 310-831-4768 O
Jerry Trager 310-316-7843 O
Tony Trull 310-326-8874 O
John Vehrencamp 310-542-8460 O
Lois Vile 310-316-7843 O
Linda Werk 310-676-6171 O
Phil Wheeler 310-214-1873 I
Joyce White 310-833-6136 O
Catherine Whittington 310-532-2380 O
Linda Wooldridge 310-376-2542 O
Paul Wooldridge 310-376-2542 O
Become a Sierra Club Leader! For an application, go to the LTC website at:
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc and select “LTP Application” from the left menu
Special thanks to RonandJoe.com for providing clipart images.
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