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The www.greatoutdoors.org/ps Volume 8 Issue 5 June, 2007 Palm Springs, California Mixer @ The Spur Line 200 South Indian Ave.

4x4/camping 4 San Simeon 5 Sunset Cruise 6 Vitals 7 Welcome New Members Bill Chapman Dennis Jory Garry Noftz Albert Rodriquez Bates Westerberg Coming Up: Next Month Lincoln Memorial ( The one close

1 The Volume 8 Issue 5 June, 2007 Palm Springs, California The Spur Line 200 South Indian Ave., Palm Springs Thursday, July 12 at 5:00 pm Come have a cool drink and then take in the Palm Springs downtown street fair Inside this issue: Hikes 2 Moonlight Hike 3 Game Night 3 Miniature Golf 3 4x4/camping 4 San Simeon 5 Sunset Cruise 6 Vitals 7 Welcome New Members Bill Chapman Dennis Jory Garry Noftz Albert Rodriquez Bates Westerberg Coming Up: Next Month Lincoln Memorial ( The one close to us) In September.. Outdoors Experience 1 and 2 Evening at the Ballpark Friday June 6:45 pm Leader: Tom The Palm Springs Power, our hometown ball club, plays in a new league this year, the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association. This will be their first game against a league opponent. The league is made up of leading players from a wide variety of college teams, most of them trying to attract the attention of pro scouts. The atmosphere at the games is small town and friendly. The college boys are easy on the eyes, too. Tickets are $6.00 ($5.00 for seniors). If you come late, join us in the stands along the third base line. The General Meeting is at Desert Pride Center, Palm Springs The meeting month, is the first Tuesday of the month, June 5, from 7:30-8:00 pm for social hour, and members meeting from 8:00-9:00 pm. The Core Group meets from 6:30-7:30 PM. (business meeting) The Center s address is 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Unit A., Palms Springs, CA.

GOT HIKE! Most hikes meet in front of HUNTER S on Arenas Road, Palm Springs, unless otherwise specified. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch.

Length: Hiking time: 12 miles 6 hours There also some interesting sites I observed while scouting it out. You have to go to see them.

..at the top are picnic tables and bathrooms where we will have our lunch (45 MINUTES).

A hat, hiking boots, sunscreen, & bug spray if you go to tool box spring. A light jacket if the coastal area is experiencing fog. I had cool air follow me which was delightful.

2 GOT HIKE! Most hikes meet in front of HUNTER S on Arenas Road, Palm Springs, unless otherwise specified. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch. Thomas Road to East Summit, Saturday, June 8:00 am What a wonderful hike with lots of views going up and coming down. Length: Hiking time: 12 miles 6 hours There also some interesting sites I observed while scouting it out. You have to go to see them. The road we will hike IS gently graded and easy to hike up and down with multiple rest stops both ways. I saw 5 cars that day and they were waving happily to see a hiker...at the top are picnic tables and bathrooms where we will have our lunch (45 MINUTES). Also, a quick hike from the picnic tables we will fill up our water bottles at Tool Box spring before we head back down the mountain. What to bring? A hat, hiking boots, sunscreen, & bug spray if you go to tool box spring. A light jacket if the coastal area is experiencing fog. I had cool air follow me which was delightful. Note start Elevation gain: Difficulty: Return at: Hike leader: 8:00 am 2000 feet Moderate to Strenuous 5:00 pm Craig Round Valley Loop, Saturday, June 9:00 am From the top of the tram, we will hike through pine forests to Round Valley on a trail that works its way up a small valley with a stream that should still be flowing. From there, we will retrace our steps 3/10 of a mile to a junction with a trail that heads east and provides nice views of Mt. San Jacinto and its college neighbors before joining a trail that returns to the tram. Note: There is a $21.00 charge for the tramway unless you have a summer or annual pass. Length: Hiking time: Elevation gain: Difficulty: Return at: Hike leader: 4.5 miles 3 hours 900 feet Moderately easy 3:00 pm Bruce Caramba Overlook, Sunday, June 7:50 AM (so we can catch the 8:30 tram) We will take the Palm Springs Aerial Tram to Long Valley. The trail goes south from the ranger station to Laws Junction, and then east to the overlook. The pools and waterfalls of nearby Tahquitz Creek will probably have water despite the dry winter. This is a long hike, but well worth it. Much of the trail goes through mature forests. Along part of the trail we will have spectacular views to the south and west. At the lookout we will have a nice view down Tahquitz Canyon to Palm Springs. Please note that the net elevation gain of 2,000 feet occurs on the the return trip. Length: Hiking time: Elevation gain: Difficulty: Return at: Hike leader: Moonlight Hike, Bump and Grind, Friday, June 8:00 pm ( See page 3) Last month s Pacific Crest Trail hike 12 miles 8 hours 2,600 Very Strenuous 6:00 pm Bruce Note: There is a $21.95 charge for the tramway unless you have a summer or annual pass.

Moonlight Hike Friday June 29 @ 8:00 pm Bump Grind Trail Meet at the Starbucks in the Target Shopping Center Hwy 111 at

, Cathedral City At 8:00 pm We'll carpool to the trailhead for the Bump & Grind trail in Palm Desert behind the Desert

..) You can get a Google map pointing to the trailhead we'll be using at http://hyperurl.

The hike is 3.4 miles round trip on dirt road and regular foot trails, with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.

The lights of Palm Desert are especially striking. Ron Gilbert @ 760.218.2802 rbgilbert@gmail.

org/ps Game Night Friday, June 22 @ 5:30 pm Hosted by Robin Ptacek Palm Springs View Estates Clubhouse Pool, Jacuzzi and

3 Moonlight Hike Friday June 8:00 pm Bump Grind Trail Meet at the Starbucks in the Target Shopping Center Hwy 111 at Canyon Plaza, E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City At 8:00 pm We'll carpool to the trailhead for the Bump & Grind trail in Palm Desert behind the Desert Crossing Shopping Center (where there is another Target! so if you've got some shopping to do...) You can get a Google map pointing to the trailhead we'll be using at If you want to meet us there, allow for the appropriate amount of drive time from Cathedral City. The hike is 3.4 miles round trip on dirt road and regular foot trails, with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet. At night the Bump & Grind trail becomes much more pleasant than it is by day. The lights of Palm Desert are especially striking. Ron rbgilbert@gmail.com Great Outdoors Palm Springs Spring Pool Party More photos at: Game Night Friday, June 5:30 pm Hosted by Robin Ptacek Palm Springs View Estates Clubhouse Pool, Jacuzzi and pool table available Bring: Dish to pass, a beverage and any games you want to play. Go east on Hwy. 111 Turn left on Golf Club Drive. Go 2 blocks and make a right turn on Bolero, go past the guard house to the end of the Street. Club House is on the left. Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts. Please call Bill McPike at if interested. Thank you Miniature Golf No Miniature Golf June, July or August

Great Outdoors Palm Springs More photos on- line at www.greatoutdoors.org/ps Information: Yahoo Email Group at: http://groups.yahoo.

Ca. and is just east of the southern end of Death Valley. We will set up camp across the road from the Tocopa Hot Springs Mineral Baths.

00 (flush toilets nearby) and includes the use of the mineral baths and showers.

If nudity offends you do no go or just do not use the bath house.

decisions, as there are options. On Sunday, June 3 we will return to Palm Springs. 100 degree heat is expected on this outing.

We will be making a return trip in the fall to Saline Warm Springs. Information on Saline Warm Springs will only be posted at: http://groups.yahoo.

4 Great Outdoors Palm Springs More photos on- line at Information: Yahoo Group at: The June 4x4 event: Saturday, June 2, leave Palm 8:00 am and drive to Tecopa Hot Springs which is about 50 miles north of Baker, Ca. and is just east of the southern end of Death Valley. We will set up camp across the road from the Tocopa Hot Springs Mineral Baths. The mineral baths are owned by the county of Inyo and operated by CLM Management. The cost of a dry campsite is $14.00 (flush toilets nearby) and includes the use of the mineral baths and showers. Nudity is required in the bath house hot pools, clothing is not an option. Men's and women's area are separate. If nudity offends you do no go or just do not use the bath house. After setting up we will then do a 4x4 to Dumont Dunes, Ibex Mine and ghost town and Saratoga Springs, then return to camp where we will make dinner decisions, as there are options. On Sunday, June 3 we will return to Palm Springs. 100 degree heat is expected on this outing. Drive time is about 4 hours to Tecopa Hot Springs. Up- coming 4x4 Events: In the planning stages...andy is working on a campout-4x4 near Lake Isabella. We will be making a return trip in the fall to Saline Warm Springs. Information on Saline Warm Springs will only be posted at: and not in this newsletter. All 4x4 activities will be posted at: (Note: you do not need to be a member of the Great Outdoors to belong to the Yahoo GOPS4X4) Night Run: Berdoo Canyon, Joshua Tree 4 X 4 Computer Repair and upgrades! Full Service Computer Technician Home or Business Software or Hardware Wireless Networking Reasonable Rates Andre Lapierre PC Technician Alapierre@andressite.com

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6 Special Sunset Cruise Saturday, August 18, 2007 Ship sails at 6:00 pm (sharp!) To celebrate summertime, Los Angeles and Orange County chapters will sail aboard the Luxury Yacht Caroline, departing from the Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, Dock # 2, next to the Long Beach Aquarium. Events includes a 3 hour privately chartered, all gay cruise of Long Beach Harbor, substantial hors d oeuvres and a full no-host bar with soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks for everyone 21 and older. Tickets (purchased in advance) are required for this event: $50.00 members, $70.00 non-members. To register, fill out attached form and mail payment. All payments must be received by Friday, August 10, Questions? Bob Please arrive no later than 5:30pm. Boarding commences at 5:30pm, and boat sails at 6:00pm. Register on-line at: Caroline is located at Harbor Breeze Corp at the purple and white ticket booth at Dock 2 at Rainbow Harbor adjacent to the Long Beach Aquarium at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach CA Park in the Aquarium parking structure and get validation for a reduced parking fee of $7. From the 710 Freeway south, follow signs to downtown Long Beach and the Aquarium exit. The Aquarium exit will lead to the parking structure for the Aquarium. Registration Form- Payment Must be received by August 10, 2007 Sunset Cruise, August 18, 2007 (5:30pm) Fees Members Non-Members Cruise $50.00 $70.00 Personal Information: Name: Great Outdoors Member?: If yes, Chapter: Membership # Street Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Address: WAIVER, MEDICAL RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT Make Checks Payable to Great Outdoors and Send to: Bob King 3057 Scotland Street Los Angeles, CA I am aware that my participation in the Great Outdoors may include potentially hazardous activities and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge and understanding that I will use my best judgment to avoid injury to myself and others. I agree to follow the directions of the trip leader and abide by the rules of the facility I am using. I hereby release Great Outdoors, including its officers, trail or trip leaders, agents or other persons working with the Great Outdoors from any liability for injuries, physical or mental, which I may suffer by reason of any participation in these activities. I recognize in waiving this liability that I am assuming sole responsibility for my actions and cannot blame any injuries on any other persons connected with Great Outdoors. I hereby agree full financial responsibility for any bill incurred by me for medical treatment as the result of my participation in this Great Outdoors activity. In the event that I am unable to consent to medical care I hereby authorize the trip leader to consent to emergency medical treatment for me, including hospitalization and surgery, as may be best determined under the circumstances. Signature: Date May photos of you appear in the Great Outdoors Newsletter/Website? Yes No

7 JUN E 2 4x4 Tecopa 8:00 am 5 General Meeting When it s time to renew your membership, please turn in the form with your payment. It is extremely important! Proposed schedule of activities The yearly schedule of activities is subject to change, so please check the newsletter or web site for the most up-to-date information about the chapter s activities. In addition there is always room to add new activities, so if you are interested in leading a hike, a camping trip, 4x4 or another outing, please contact: Craig or any other member of the Core Group. Non-Members 6:30 pm 9 Thomas Road 8:00 am 15 Baseball 6:45 pm 16 Round Valley 9:00 am 22 Game Night 5:30 pm 24 Caramba 7:50 am Big Bear 29 Moonlight Hike 8:00 pm We will add you to our newsletter mailing list free of charge for 3 months. Please note, however, that a two dollar fee will be charged on day hikes, 4x4 outings, and moonlight hikes. Palm Springs Core Group President Bruce Maughan Brmaughan@dc.rr.com V.P. Outings Craig Courtright Gpsgocraig@aol.com Treasurer Game Night Coordinator Bill McPike Preston9@dc.rr.com Secretary Scott Connelly Mscottconnelly@aol.com Board Representative (open) Newsletter Publisher/Editor Patrick McNeil Richard Cabitto newsletter@dc.rr.com Articles for this newsletter should be submitted as Microsoft Word attachments via by the 15th of the month to: newsletter@dc.rr.com I f you wish to purchase advertising space in The Oasis please submit your inquiries to Patrick at the above address. Ads should be submitted in jpg format if possible. Web Site Administrator Ed Emond EdEmond@gmail.com Page 7

8 Great Outdoors Palm Springs PO BOX 361 Palm Springs, CA June, 2007 Great Outdoors sounds great! How do I join? Simply fill out this form and send it in. Yes. I want to join Great Outdoors. Please enter my membership in the category checked below. I am not ready to join Great Outdoors but would like additional information. Renewal Membership # MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES $25 Regular $20 Senior (60 years or older) $45 Couple ($ Seniors) I do/ do not want my name/address on the roster to be shared with members of group. (Circle the appropriate answer.) Name Address City State ZIP Phone By joining Great Outdoors and/or attending the club s events, I acknowledge that in order for Great Outdoors to assume full legal responsibility it would have to charge

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The Oasis. The Oasis JULY, 2006 Volume 7, Issue 7 www.greatoutdoors.org/ps Take Me Out To The Ballgame, Wednesday, July 26 Join other Great Outdoors members in attending the Palm Springs Power baseball game against