August 1 (Tuesday)
Easy Paced Conditioning Hike. Hike about 3-4 mi., mod. gain of less than
1,000 ft., for two hours after work. Hike in foothills and parks around
Truckee Meadows. Discuss flora and fauna of the area. DOK on leash.
Call for recorded message with details for directions. Leaders: Yvonne
(851-3043), Kim (338-0221), or Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
August 2 (Wednesday)
Fast Paced Conditioning Hike. Hike about 4-5 mi., possible 1,000 + gain
for two hours after work somewhere in the hills surrounding the Truckee
Meadows. Learn about the flora, fauna, or history of the area. Bring
water, trail shoes, and windbreaker. Call for recorded message with details
for directions, starting the Monday before the hike. DOK. Leader: Holly
Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 5 (Saturday)
Emigrant Lake Dayhike. Hike from Caples Lake, Carson Pass area, to Emigrant
Lake. Learn about fish, birds, and mosquitoes. Interesting waterfall
on the way in, and cold swimming opportunities. Apx. 8 mi., 1,000 ft.
elevation gain. DL. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (746-0771 or 336-7698), Craig
Mastos (786-7742). Moderate.
August 5 (Saturday)
Thomas Creek Trail for Families. Join us on the outing geared for families
or people who want a stroll. You will learn about a great place to take
an easy outing and some of the flora or fauna in this habitat. Apx. 2-3
mi., and less than 300 ft. gain. Leaders: Laura Brigham (786-7497), Shane
Murray (691-2335). Easy.
August 5-6 (Sat-Sun)
Backpack Round Lake. Pack into Round Lake then explore the other lakes
in the area or hang out. Bring a specialty food item to share at
the evening happy hour. Call the leader for meeting time/place and equipment
list. Participants must be in good shape. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144,
or Mon-Thurs at Clubted@Backpacker.com). Strenuous
August 6 (Sunday)
Mt. Lincoln Wildflower hike. This will be a moderately paced hike
to the Mt. Lincoln area on Donner summit. Beautiful scenery and learn about
flowers in the area at 8000’.
1500’ elevation gain and 8 miles total. DOK with leader approval.
Leader: Sally Lyon (530-582-4943, sally@mytahoevacation.com).
Moderate.
August 6 (Sunday)
Tri-Lake Ramble. This is one of my favorite dayhikes that winds by
three beautiful mountain lakes and one fall. Learn about the mining history,
flora and fauna in this undisclosed destination. It is a treat. However,
hikers must be conditioned and ready for a steady hike...that's how I
move. Apx. 8 mi., and 1,300 ft. gain. DOK. Trip limit 14. Leader: Holly
Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 8 (Tuesday)
Easy Paced Conditioning Hike. About 3-4 miles, mod. gain of less than 1,000
ft. for two hours after work. Hike in foothills or parks around Truckee
Meadows. Discuss flora or fauna. DOK with leash. Call for recorded message
with details for directions. Leader: Yvonne (851-3043), Kim (338-0221),
Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
August 9 (Wednesday)
Fast Paced Conditioning Hike. About 4-5 mi., 1,000 ft. gain for 2 hours
after work somewhere in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows.
Learn about flora, fauna or history. Call for recorded message with details
for directions starting the Monday before the hike. DOK. Leader: Holly
Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 10 (Thursday)
Condition Your Mind and Body. Condition your mind with a beginning Map
and Compass Class and your body with an easy, local conditioning hike.
Together with the practical experience with your new map and compass
skills, all in the cool of the evening. Also, learn about the flora and
fauna in the area, too! Possible
pizza afterward. DOK. Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.
August 11-13 (Friday-Sunday)
Dana Plateau-Tioga Pass Area Camp and Hike. From near Tioga Pass, ascend
Glacier Canyon Trail for 2.5 mi. to Dana Lake and then another 1.5 mi.
to the Dana Plateau for a 2,000 ft. gain. Camping in Tioga Pass area.
Sunday, hike to the site of old Bennettville and to several lakes in
the Hall Natural Area NW of Tioga Pass Resort. Learn about the wildflowers,
glacial activity and great scenery. Leave on Friday in order to find
camp sites. Please contact leader after July 28th. ND. Leader: Jackie
Stroud (775-267-9522). Moderately Strenuous.
August 13 (Sunday)
Annual Member's Barbeque. Join us for our Member's Barbeque in the Manzanita
Group Picnic Area at Galena Park. This spot is near Galena Creek and
has lots of trees. Also, a great volleyball court (that is level) and
two horseshoe pits. The Great Basin Group will provide hamburgers, hot
dogs, veggie-burgers, sodas, and all condiments. Please bring a side-dish
to share and BYOB. Picnic will start at 11:00 AM. Take 395 S. to Mt.
Rose Hwy. and go west. Drive 6.2 miles to the second entrance on the
right for Galena Park. DOK with leash. For information or to help call:
Holly Coughlin (331-7488) or Kurt Kuznicki (745-3119).
August 13 (Sunday)
Galena Park Hike. Work up an appetite on this moderately easy hike in Galena
Park at 4 miles and 600 ft. gain. Learn about the local flora and fauna
in this park. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes. Dogs must have a
leash. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Manzanita Group site (take the second entrance).
DOK. For details call: Kathy Schmidt (323-6316), Holly Coughlin (331-7488).
Moderately easy.
August 13 (Sunday)
Elephant's Back at Carson Pass. Scale the Elephant's Back, visit Frog Pond,
Winnemucca Lake and Round Top Lake with a possible return by Wood's Lake.
Wild Flowers should be in full display. Learn about the history of the
area and overlook portions of an emigrant train route. Storms cancel.
Hike is apx. 7 mi., under 1,500 ft. gain. ND. Leader: T A Taro (530-2935).
Moderate.
August 15 (Tuesday)
Easy Paced Conditioning Hike. Hike about 3-4 mi., moderate gain of less
than 1,000 ft., for two hours after work. Hike in foothills or parks
around Truckee Meadows. Discuss flora or fauna of area. DOK on leash.
Call for recorded message with details for directions. Leader: Yvonne
(851-3043), Kim (338-0221), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
August 17-20 (Thursday-Sunday)
John Muir Trail Backpack. Three days of backpacking in the John Muir Wilderness
beginning at Rock Creek and ending up near Lake Mary above Mammoth. Experienced,
well-conditioned backpackers only. Must be able to carry own food for
three days and have all backpacking essentials. Learn about the geology
and history of this famous trail. Must call by the 14th to confirm. Donations
for drivers should be a minimum of $20. DL. Trip Limit 10. Leaders: Holly
Coughlin (331-7488), Sherrie Williams (560-0339). Strenuous.
August 19 (Saturday)
Tahoe Rim Trail to Galena Waterfall. Hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail
to Galena Creek Waterfall at a spectacular 60 ft. This is an easy-paced hike
and will be about 5 miles with less than 1,000 ft. elevation gain. We'll explore
the Mt. Rose Meadows, as time permits. View and learn wildflowers of the area.
DL. Leader: David Von Seggern (303-8461), Joy Bridgeman (746-1313), Moderately
Easy.
Auguar 20 (Sunday)
Basin and Castle Peak Hike. We will bag two peaks, see the best flower
display in Tahoe and have a pot luck picnic at the end. A full day. Spectacular
view of the Sierras and Carson Mt. ranges. May see Shasta and Lasson
peaks. 15 miles and 4000 feet elevation gain. DOK with leader approval.
Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com) Strenuous
August 20 (Sunday)
5 Lakes, 2 Snow Banks-Carson Pass. Carson Pass area. Learn about the early
history of the area. Enjoy wildflowers and scenery. Vehicle shuttle necessary.
Bad weather will cancel. Hike is about 10 miles with 1,000 ft. gain.
ND. Leader: T A Taro (530-2935). Moderate.
August 21 (Monday)
Great Basin Group Outings Meeting. All leaders, co-leaders or others interested
in outings are encouraged to attend our meeting to plan for October and
November. Learn requirements for being an Outings Leader. Meet around
6:30 PM at Laura Brigham's home until the schedule is full. Opportunities
to lead hikes, bike rides, or other ideas. Beverages provided. Please
bring a dish to share. For directions call: Laura (786-7497) or Holly
(331-7488).
August 22 (Tuesday)
Easy Paced Conditioning Hike. Hike for about 3-4 miles with a moderate
gain of less than 1,000 ft. for two hours after work. Hike in foothills
or parks around Truckee Meadows. Discuss flora or fauna of area. DOK
on leash. Call for recorded message with details for directions. Leader:
Yvonne (851-3043), Kim (338-0221), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
August 22 (Tuesday Evening)
Hike East Truckee Area. Hike in the mountains east of Truckee, from 6-ish
until dark.3-5 miles, 500-700' elevation gain. Optional BBQ on Sally's back
porch afterwards. Hiking boots, water, and windbreakers recommended. DOK.
Leader: Sally Lyon (530-582-4943, sally@mytahoevacation.com). Moderate.
August 23 (Wednesday)
Meeks Bay to Lake Geneviere/Crag Lake. 10
mi RT, 1600ft elevation gain, lovely trail along creek, bring lunch,
water and a jacket. Leader: Gwen Rosser ( 530-546-7548, grosser@aaahawk.com).
Moderate
August 23 (Wednesday)
Bat Walk along the Truckee River. Come experience a phenomenon only a few
have shared in Reno. The evening emergence of thousands of bats along
the Truckee River. We will witness how they soar, glide, and swoop to
catch all those nasty bugs (AKA mosquitoes). Great walk for older children.
Dogs must be on leash. Walk is about 4 mi. and no elevation gain. Bring
plenty of water. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Easy.
August 26 (Saturday)
Mt. Rose Meadows Hike. Join the Sierra Club for an easy stroll away
from the city heat in the Mount Rose Meadows. We'll discuss the alpine vegetation
in the area and also what we can do to protect the Meadows from Motorized
Vehicles. We'll also learn the whistle code. BYO whistle. This will be
about 2 miles and we'll enjoy lunch in a beautiful spot. DL. Leader:
Grace Blaylock (677-9257). Easy.
August 26 (Saturday)
Silver Peak 10,722. Near Ebbett’s Pass and about 14 miles/4,000 feet
of gain. The hike is limited to 8. Bring the 10 essentials, 3 quarts water,
lunch, and snacks. Very early start from Sacramento. Call the leader for
meeting time and place. Participants must be in excellent shape. Leader:
Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144, or Mon-Thurs at Clubted@Backpacker.com).
Strenuous
August 26 (Saturday)
Red Lake Peak and Steven's Peak at Carson Pass. Hike to the top or near top of two peaks each over 10,000 ft. elevation. Long portions of hike are off trail. Must have sturdy boots. Explorer John Fremont made the ascent of Red Lake Peak in 1844. Learn more about the history of the area. Trip is about 7 miles, but over 2,000 ft. gain. Storms cancel. ND. Leader: T A Taro (530-2935). Moderately strenuous. August 27 (Sunday)
Lake Paddle South Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay. This is a Class I paddle near
the town of South Lake Tahoe. We can skirt the shoreline and enter Emerald
Bay. Must be able to paddle all day at a moderate pace. Fee for launch.
Bring the 10 essentials, lunch, boat, paddles, and life vest Leader:
Ted Lenzie (916-985-6144, or Mon-Thurs at Clubted@Backpacker.com).
Strenuous.
August 29 (Tuesday)
Easy Paced Conditioning Hike. About 3-4 miles with a moderate gain under
1,000 ft. for two hours after work. Hike in the foothills or parks in
the Truckee Meadows. Discuss flora or fauna of area. DOK on leash. Call
for recorded message for details. Leader: Yvonne (851-3043, Kim (338-0221),
Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
August 30 (Wednesday)
Fast Paced Conditioning Hike. About 4-5 miles with 1,000 ft. gain for two
hours after work in the hills surrounding the Truckee Meadows. Learn
about the flora, fauna or history of the area. Call for recorded message
with details for directions starting the Monday before the hike. DOK.
Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 30 (Wednesday)
Sand Ridge Lake. Hike north of Rt. 80 on the Pacific Crest Trail past the
Peter Grub hut to lunch at Sand Ridge Lake. See Granite out cropping
and moss and grass meadows. Learn about the geology of the area. 1000’ elevation
gain and 9 miles total. Leader: Gwen Rosser (530-546-7548, grosser@aaahawk.com).
Moderate
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