MARCH 5 (SUNDAY)
Klondyke Meadows Cross-Country Ski. This will be a beginner XC ski near Martis peak. We will ski on fairly flat terrain to a nice lunch spot. From there we can practice our turns on some small hills. Also we will learn a little about winter survival. High beginner. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com).

MARCH 5 (SUNDAY)
Toddler Hike. Family-oriented, easy-paced outing for our members with young children or anyone looking for a slower pace. Weather will determine location. Learn about great places to hike in the local area. Call for details. DL. Easy. Leader: Dorothy Hudig (323-4835, hudig@med.unr.edu), Co-Leader: Laura Brigham (786-7497).

MARCH 9 (THURSDAY)
Great Basin Group general meeting. Beauty, serenity and the restoration of native riparian ecosystems are the focus of this evening's presentation. Nature Conservancy's Desert Rivers Project has been doing some excellent work to consolidate land holdings and return riparian areas to their native state along the Truckee and Carson Rivers. Michael Cameron will present a slide show of some of these activities and talk about the impact of their efforts in light of the recent flooding along these rivers. Come and find out where you can go to visit these areas and how you can volunteer to help with the restoration projects.
Location: Bartley Ranch (South on Lakeside Dr., just before Windy Hill). Time: 7:00 social, 7:30 - 8:30 Program. Info: Larry (786-8564).

MARCH 11 & 12 (SAT-SUN)
Hot Springs & Cold Nights. Soak in a hot spring & camp out during the near-full moon. Expect cold weather. Two hot springs and familiarization with the Black Rock area and Gerlach. Learn about local history and natural history. Visit the site of the proposed Sempra coal plan and a local art studio. Bad weather cancels. Trip limit 10. ND. Leader: David Book (843-6443).

MARCH 12 (SUNDAY)
Boca Hill Snowshoe. We will skirt Boca Lake, east of Truckee then move up toward Boca Hill and hopefully get to the top where we'll lunch. At the top we can learn about some of the history of the area as well as enjoy the spectacular views. This is an intermediate snowshoe. Total elevation gain 1,000' and 6 miles total. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Intermediate.

MARCH 12 (SATURDAY)
Spooner Summit Snowshoe. CANCELLED (Rescheduled from March 4.) Splendid views of Tahoe. Learn about flora and topographic points. Not for beginners. Snowshoe appx. 6-8 mi., 1,000'+ elevation gain. Trip limit 12. DL. Moderate. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Co-Leader: Ken Hayes (746-8274).

MARCH 12 (SUNDAY)
Churchill Butte, near Silver Springs. Scale Churchill Butte, overlooking historic Ft. Churchill, emigrant wagon train routes, portions of ancient and modern Lake Lahontan and a portion of the Pony Express trail. Learn a bit of history of this area. Moderately strenuous, Appx. 3,000' elevation gain, 9 miles. Leader: T A Taro (530-2935).

MARCH 14 (TUESDAY)
Full Moon Snowshoe. Snowshoe under the light of a full moon. Destination will be determined by weather conditions. Learn about flora in the area we visit. Plan to be out until 10-11:00 PM. Bring hot drinks and cookies. Appx. 6 mi., 800' elevation gain. Call for details. Trip limit 15. DL. Moderately Easy. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488).

MARCH 18 (SATURDAY)
Stroll, Potluck, & Photo Sharing. Steamboat Pitch stroll and return to leaders' house for potluck and photo/slide sharing. Learn about flora. Call for directions. Easy. DL. Leader: Ross Smith (826-0932), Co-Leader: Vicki Toy-Smith (826-0932).

MARCH 19 (SUNDAY)
Saghen Hills Cross Country Ski. We will ski over rolling hills to the best lunch spot north of Lake Tahoe. From that sight there are easy to moderate down hills to play on or practice your tele turns. If there is time we may continue on to an overview of Carpenter Valley or ski back down. Dogs OK with leader approval. There is a full moon that evening. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Intermediate.

MARCH 19 (SUNDAY)
Lava Beds / Desert Wilderness Hike. CANCELLED due to impassable roads. Leader Kurt Kuznicki (775)745-3119.

MARCH 25 (SATURDAY)
Jumbo Falls near Washoe Lake. Visit elusive Jumbo Falls and the "Devil's Post Pile" rock formation. Part of hike will be on the historic Jumbo Grade. Learn some history of the area. Moderately strenuous, appx. 2,500' elevation gain, 10 mi. ND. Leader: T A Taro (530-2935).

MARCH 25 (SATURDAY)
Snowshoe in the Meadows. Try snowshoeing - it's low impact and burns lots of calories. Join us for a leisurely trek through the Meadows at Mt. Rose for a beginning snowshoe. Moderately easy, 4 miles, 300' elevation gain. ND. Call before Friday. Bad weather cancels. Leaders: John Cossavella (750-7270), Shanel (425-4962).

MARCH 25 (SATURDAY)
Forestdale Basin. Cross-country ski for intermediate or better skiers to the Forestdale Creek Basin near Carson Pass. 7-8 mile round trip, up to 1,000' ft. elevation gain. Ski along the historic Carson Trail up to under-looking Elephant Back. Moderate. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055, edc@unr.edu).

MARCH 26 (SUNDAY)
Mormon Dan Peak Bag in the Black Rock. Climb Mormon Dan for a great view of the Black Rock Desert. Leave at 8:00, dinner at Bruno's in Gerlach. Celebrate and learn about National Conservation Area. 4-5 miles round trip, 1,000' elevation gain, Moderately Easy. Trip Limit 12. DL. Leader: Dorothy Hudig (323-4835, hudig@med.unr.edu), Co-Leaders: Kurt Kuznicki (828-9581) and David VonSeggern (323-4835).