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Show a hiker a map with a blank space, and some innate impulse roars “go there.” A feature, a mood, a line.
— Bill Broyles, Peril and Wonder in the Gran Desierto
(E) EASY (M) MODERATE (S) STRENUOUS
1. Sept. 10–12 (Fri-Sun)
DRY VALLEY RIM WSA BACKPACK (M/S)
WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA
The Dry Valley Rim wilderness study area, just west of the Smoke Creek Desert, is more reminiscent of Oregon plateau and rim country than of the basin and range around it. We’ll explore the northern portion with a shuttle hike that climbs up Red Rock Canyon from the Smoke Creek Desert. After a dayhike along the rim to look for sage grouse and antelope, we’ll drop down to shady Robber’s Roost. Carry all water. Limit 12. Contact Leader: Dave Oline (541) 552-119, olined@sou.edu
2. September 17–21 (Fri-Tue)
INYO MTNS BACKPACK/SERVICE TRIP (S)
NORTHWESTERN INYO COUNTY
Over the past two years, the SCA, BLM and Desert Survivors have worked to stabilize the Beveridge Ridge cabin. On this follow-up trip, we will hike in from New York Butte carrying additional stabilization supplies and equipment. Prior projects have included straightening the cabin, replacing foundation, and window replacement. This trip will include more of the same. We will be hiking on primitive hiking trails with spectacular views of both Saline and Owens Valleys and riparian canyons. 4WD is necessary to reach the trailhead; some space is available in other vehicles. Sign up early if you need a ride to the trailhead. Limit 10.
Contact Leader: Jerry Goss (408) 248-8206
3. September 25 (Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m.)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, BERKELEY MAIN LIBRARY
2090 KITTREDGE ST, BERKELEY, CA
Meet in the Community Meeting Room (third floor). Your participation at this meeting will determine the future of Desert Survivors. We are looking for an entire new slate of Board of Directors to take on the duties of running the organization. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please attend one or both of the pre-AGM planning meetings or contact any member of the current Board. Additional information on the AGM and the pre- AGM meetings may be found at the Desert Survivors Web page (desert-survivors.org).
Contact: Dave Halligan (510) 528-3360
hallidave@yahoo.com
4. October 2–4 (Sat-Mon)
BRIGHT STAR WILDERNESS SERVICE TRIP CARCAMP (M)
SOUTHERN SIERRA
This portion of the Paiute Mountains on the east side of Sierra Nevada is an unspoiled haven for desert wildlife. We need to repair and extend a fence along the Bright Star corridor to keep the ATVs out (before the start of hunting season). Marty Dickes of Ridgecrest BLM will coordinate the work. On Monday we’ll hike in the beautiful country around Kelso Creek or Cortez Creek. Limit 15.
Contact Leader: Bob Lyon (415) 586-6855
5. October 9–12 (Sat-Tues)
MOJAVE DESERT PETROGLYPHS II (M)
EASTERN MOJAVE
This is a three-day trip (plus travel time) to the eastern Mojave to indulge in a different rock art than we have seen in the Eastern Sierra. These are some cool sites. We will stay at a ranch along the Old Mojave Road (near Cima) and use it as base camp for dayhikes and drives to the rock art sites in the region. On Sunday we will drive and hike to the site of historic Fort Piute and see what there is to see. On Monday we will go to the Cow Cove site on the way home. Limit 10.
Contact Leader: Chuck McGinn (530) 753-0979, cemcginn@gmail.com (preferred)
6. October 15–17 (Fri-Sun)
BIG SMOKEY VALLEY CARCAMP (M)
CENTRAL NEVADA
South of Highway 50 tucked between the Toyabe, Toquima, and Monitor Ranges lie the beautiful basins of Ione Valley, Big Smokey Valley, and Monitor Valley. We’ll visit Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, Spencer Hot Springs, Diana’s Punch Bowl, Peavine Canyon, and old mining towns at Manhattan and Berlin. There is so much to see, three days won’t be long enough and you may want to extend this trip. Limit 15.
Contact Leader: Bob Lyon (415) 586-6855
7. October 16–24 (Sat-Sun)
SALINE VALLEY TAMARISK REMOVAL (E/M)
CARCAMP/SERVICE TRIP, CENTRAL INYO COUNTY
Join Desert Survivors, BLM, and others in our continuing quest to eradicate tamarisk in the canyons of the Inyo Mtns. We will be doing follow-up tamarisk removal and removing any regrowth encountered. This trip will also include numerous dayhikes and two other canyon and petroglyph sites. We will also find time to soak in the Saline Valley hot springs. Come for any or all of the days listed. Limit 15
Contact Leader: Jerry Goss (408) 248-8206
8. November 12–14 (Fri-Sun)
BEGINNING DESERT BACKPACK, RIDGE TO RIFT (E/M)
CARRIZO PLAIN, EASTERN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Experience an arid wildland backpack, a remote experience with support. Learn about and prepare for desert backpacking. We will emphasize skills in different conditions. You will experience cross-country and openspace hiking. Learn to carry water and pathfind. If you ever wanted to backpack in the desert, this trip will help to prepare you. We will travel through different plant communities and sleep on the San Andreas Fault. Explore this wonderful National Monument of early grassland California. To ease your concerns, there will be trail support so you can stop at different times. Limit 15.
Co-leaders: Bob Lyon and Carolyn Dorsch Contact Leader: Michael Yantos (650) 743-2807 yantosarchitect@att.net
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