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Nevada Tour Operator Ref. No. 2008-0041
July 2009
JULY 5 (SUNDAY)
*Griffith Peak, SMNRA. Up the Cathedral Rock Trail to the peak and down the South Loop. What's the name of the valley that leads off to the southwest from the peak?
Leader: Peppe Sotomayor (463-8548). Level 5.
JULY 8 (WEDNESDAY) *Conservation Meeting. Time & Place: 6-7p, before General Meeting; NV Energy Bldg. (see next). Program: TBA. Learn about many issues S. NV Group is involved in and how you can get involved. Light dinner, refreshments. All members, friends, guests, are welcome. Contact: Jane Feldman (janefeldman@cox.net).
JULY 8 (WEDNESDAY) *
Monthly General Program Meeting, 7:30 pm, NV Energy (Nevada Power Co.) building, 6226 W. Sahara (east entrance: Wengert meeting room). Program: "The Challenges Associated with the Changing Face of Natural Resources in Nevada," by Allen Biaggi, Director, Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Learn about the State divisions within the DCNR including Conservation Districts, State Lands, Water Resources, Environmental Protection, State Parks and Forestry, and the Wild Horse Commission and Natural Heritage Program. Hear how the State budget deficit is affecting the personnel and services and how that affects us - Nevada residents and users. All members and general public are welcome. Refreshments, announcements, and free literature, too.
Info: Gary Beckman (648-2983).
JULY 11 (SATURDAY)
*Mt. Griffith, SMNRA. 10 mi to 11,000 ft. What fossils can we identify?
Great views and good workout.
Leader: Bill Marr (433-0743). Level 4.
JULY 12 (SUNDAY) *
Charleston Peak, SMNRA. We begin on the South Loop trail and climb 5000' over10 miles to reach the top of Charleston Peak. We return by the North Loop. Prepare for any kind of weather as sudden storms can develop without warning. A very early start required. If it looks like thunderstorms are possible, we will get a super-early start to be down before lightning strikes begin. How can we tell if a thunderstorm may develop?
Leader: David Hardy (875-4549; long distance cell phones - please use email: hardyhikers@embarqmail.com) Level 6.
JULY 26 (SUNDAY)
*Fletcher Canyon to Fletcher Peak, SMNRA. Up and back through one of the most beautiful canyons in the Spring Mountain range. Why does the water emerge and then disappear?
Leader: Peppe Sotomayor (463-8548). Level 5.
August 2009
AUGUST 1 (SATURDAY)
*High Meadows on the South Loop, SMNRA. 12mi to 10,500 ft. We’ll be looking for the wild flowers at these high altitudes, explore the meadow, have lunch, and enjoy the views.
Leader: Bill Marr (433-0743).
Level 4.
AUGUST 8 (SATURDAY)
Group Summer Picnic at Mahogany Grove group campground, SMNRA. All members welcome.
Contact: Matt Van Note (348-5473, vansvan@hotmail.com).
AUGUST 8 (SATURDAY)
*Beginners’ Hike in the Spring Mountains. What are the ten essentials on a hiker's checklist?
Leader: Jack Sawyer (228-3857). Level 1-2.
AUGUST 9 (SUNDAY)
*Mummy's Nose, SMNRA. Spectacular views of Lee Canyon as well as peaks and dry lakes to the north and east. Which way is Yucca Mountain?
Leader: Peppe Sotomayor (463-8548). Level 5-6.
AUGUST 11-16 (TUESDAY-SUNDAY)
Southern Sierra Backpack: Olancha Peak. [Please note date change.] Leave Las Vegas Aug. 11, drive to Kennedy Meadows above Owens Valley (not to be confused with Kennedy Meadow near Sonora). This is one Sierra trip where no permit reservations are needed! See biggest meadow in Sierra along with carpet of wildflowers above our highest camp. First day, arrive at trailhead, hike in 2 mi, camp by Kern River; little gain. Next day, 8 mi from 6150-8000 ft, camp by Kern River. Day 3, 4 mi, camp at 9300 ft, our highest camp. Day 4, hike with day packs through wildflowers; optional hike to top of Olancha Peak (12,123 ft), then back 4 mi to previous night’s camp. Day 5, hike 8 mi back to where we were first night. Last day, 2 mi out. What is the best way to prevent altitude sickness?
David Hardy (875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com; e-mail preferred). Level 3.
AUGUST 12 (WEDNESDAY)
NO General Program Meeting.
AUGUST 23 (SUNDAY)
*Mount Charleston from Big Falls, SMNRA. Past the beautiful falls and little visited upper valley to the long steep slopes to the South Loop and back. Do you see any mountain lion tracks? Leader: Peppe Sotomayor (463-8548). Level 6.
AUGUST 23- SEPTEMBER 2 (SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY) Service trip to Glacier NP, MT. Five days doing resource project with the park staff. Expect to put in 40 hours of labor making this park even more welcoming and beautiful than we find it. (Ask about wait list for strenuous Sperry Glacier hike to follow on Aug. 29-Sept. 2.)
Leader: Ed Rothfuss (277-7098, mrothf9827@aol.com; e-mail preferred).
AUGUST 29 (SATURDAY)
Pahrump Overlook, SMNRA. Hike from the Old Mill camp ground cross country to the Bonanza trail overlooking Pahrump and return on the Bonanza trail to the lower meadow. 8-9 mi.
Leader: Bill Marr (433-0743).
Level 4.
AUGUST 30 (SUNDAY)
*Fletcher Loop, SMNRA. We begin at Trail Canyon and end near the ranger station, 3 mi car shuttle. Trail Canyon is a steep 2 mi trail with an elevation gain of around 1600 ft. Then we drop into Fletcher Canyon along a creek. Some rock scrambling, a good narrows. This is a good time to see the aspen in color. What is the rock formation that the entire hike goes through? 7 mi.
Leader: David Hardy (875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com; e-mail preferred). Level 3-4.
September 2009
SEPTEMBER 4-7 (FRIDAY-MONDAY) *
Nevada's Ruby Mountains, known as "Nevada's Yosemite" is the setting for this trip up the Right Fork of the Lamoille Creek. We arrive Sept. 4th from Las Vegas and camp near the trailhead. The 5th we backpack into the beautiful glacier-formed hanging valley to our campsite with ample shade and good creek water. The 6th is an "exploration day" of short hikes of the area as each person desires or fishing in the small alpine lakes (license required). We hike out on the 7th and return to Las Vegas. What are the long, lengthwise "humps" in the valley sides?
Leader: Eric
Blumensaadt (566-9429) Level 2-3.
SEPTEMBER 9 (WEDNESDAY) *
Conservation Meeting. Time & Place: 6-7p, before General Meeting; NV Energy Bldg. (see next). Program: TBA. Learn about many issues S. NV Group is involved in and how you can get involved. Light dinner, refreshments. All members, friends, guests, are welcome.
Contact: Jane Feldman (janefeldman@cox.net).
SEPTEMBER 9 (WEDNESDAY)
General Program Meeting. Time & Place: 7:30p; NV Energy Bldg., 6226 W.
Sahara (E. entrance, Wengert meeting room). Program: "Nevada's Reptiles:
Snakes, Lizards, and Tortoises," by Margie Klein, Nevada State Certified Environmental Educator and Interpreter, Administrator of the Wildlife Education Program. Nevada’s native reptiles: which ones are in need of protection, and what are the current Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). Learn conservation threats to them. Learn to distinguish a venomous reptile from a non-venomous reptile and how to identify Nevada’s seven venomous reptile species. An educational brochure covering Nevada’s venomous reptiles will be available to attendees. All members and general public are welcome.
Info: Gary Beckman (648-2983).
SEPTEMBER 12 (SATURDAY)
*Beginners' Hike in the Spring Mountains. What is a common way to measure an hour's worth of sunlight left before nightfall?
Leader: Jack Sawyer (228-3857). Level 1-2.
SEPTEMBER 13 (SUNDAY)
Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up. Come one and all to the Dunkin' Donuts (two lights west of I-215 on Charleston) for your eye-opener before we head over to beautify the southern approach to Red Rock. Meet at 8:30 AM.
We’ll be back for a pizza lunch. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and a joke to tell. Leader: Sandee Herlands Gogatz (248-4443, hsandee@yahoo.com), co-leader Jack Sawyer (228-3857).
SEPTEMBER 14 (MONDAY)
Group ExCom Meeting. Time & Place: 6-8:30p; local Sierra Club office,
732 S. 6th St. (at Gass Ave.) Ste. 200B. All members welcome. Contact:
Kristine Cunningham (285-6832, krissysjake@gmail.com).
SEPTEMBER 20 (SUNDAY)
*Mummy Mountain, SMNRA. This hike begins at Trail Canyon and the elevation gain to the top is about 4000 ft. After 4 miles on the trail we leave it and climb up a steep scree slope to a ridge where a trail pick up and goes to the top. Great views in all directions. 12 mi RT.
What are the stunted trees on top?
Leader: David Hardy 875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com; e-mail preferred). Level 5-6.
SEPTEMBER 26 (SATURDAY)
*Beginners' Hike in the Spring Mountains. What chemical will make the aspen leaves yellow?
Leader: Jack Sawyer (228-3857). Level 1-2.
SEPTEMBER 27 (SUNDAY)
*Mummy's Toe, SMNRA. Starting at the North Loop, we leap the chutes to the tip of the reclining foot. Which toe is it? Who owns the top of the mountain?
Leader: Peppe Sotomayor (463-8548). Level 5-6.
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October 2009
OCTOBER 3 (Saturday)
*Cathedral Rock, Kyle Canyon, SMNRA. Family hike: all ages (little kids, too!). Friendly dogs welcome. Cool Fall temperatures, Autumn colors (golden aspen trees), and an awesome view of the canyon and surrounding mountains at the top of the “Rock.” Learn some geology, too. 2.8 mi. RT, 1000 ft gain.
Leader: Gary Beckman (648-2983). Level 2.
OCTOBER 11 (SUNDAY)
*Pine Creek, RRCNCA. We start on a trail which ends in about 1.5 mi; after that it is lots of rock scrambling in a very deep sandstone canyon. Expect to see some fall color. Where did the green go? 6 mi RT.
Leader: David Hardy (875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com; e-mail preferred). Level 2-3.
OCTOBER 14 (WEDNESDAY)
General Program Meeting. Time & Place: 7:30p; NV Energy Bldg., 6226 W.
Sahara (E. entrance, Wengert meeting room). Program: “U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Southern Nevada: Changes and Challenges,” by Mary Jo Rugwell, BLM District Manager, Southern Nevada. Learn about environmental issues and successes and current and future activities on the more than three million acres of land managed by the BLM in southern Nevada, including Red Rock Canyon NCA, Sloan Canyon NCA, Upper Las Vegas Wash, Rainbow Gardens, and Gold Butte. Meet the new local manager. All members and general public are welcome.
Info: Gary Beckman (648-2983).
OCTOBER 25 (SUNDAY)
*Valley of Fire, LMNRA. One of many loops in this colorful sandstone area, we will walk through a shaded canyon and among many rock formations. What are some of the common plants and how do they survive the hot, dry summer? 7-8 mi. Leader: David Hardy (875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com; e-mail preferred). Level 2.
Abbreviations:
SMNRA—Spring Mountain National Recreation Area
RRCNCA—Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
LMNRA—Lake Mead National Recreation Area
DNWR—Desert National Wildlife Range
NP—National Park
WSA—Wilderness Study Area
HCV—High Clearance Vehicle
*Event includes conservation and/or education activities.
For more information of outings, including an explanation of the hiking levels, please read Hiker Tips.
Hike Hotline (363–3267)
Area code is 702 unless otherwise noted.
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