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1 Great Ou tdo ors Palm Springs The Oasis Volume 7, Issue 5 MAY 2006 Palm Springs Annual Spring Pool Party Sunday, May 12:30 pm 2071 Marguerite Street, Palm Springs We will have a Taco Bar with Mexican style Rice and Beans. Water and Soft Drinks will be provided. Bring a towel and swimming suit if you plan on swimming. Members may bring one guest at $5.00. RSVP: Bruce Maughan ÑBrmaughan@dc.rr.com Our Tuesday, May 2, 2006 speaker is Joseph Migliore. Joe is originally from San Diego. He studied Zoology at U.C.L.A. and moved to the desert about 6 years ago. Currently he s a docent at The Living Desert and a volunteer with the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. He will be giving a power-point presentation on California earthquake faults. June Meeting Tom Bastow and Michael Call Have graciously lent us their copy of a 45 minute video about the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument The video will be shown at the Tuesday, June 6 general meeting. Directions: From Hwy. 111: Turn (North) on Golf Club Dr. just past the wash, turn right on 34th Ave. go about 1000 yards to the end and turn right on Marguerite St is located in the middle on the right side. From Ramon Rd: Turn (South) on to Crossley Rd. which becomes Golf Club Dr., turn left on 34th Ave. at the curve which is across from the entrance to Tahquitz Creek Golf Course. Go about 1000 yard to the end and turn right on Marguerite St is located in the middle of the block on the right side. If you get lost call Scott on your cell Last Morongo Canyon clean-up for the season Is Thursday, June 8 Call Doug This trip has filled but if you are interested please give Doug a call. Zion National Park Hiking Adventure May Accommodations at the Driftwood Lodge, Springdale, Utah Enjoy three days of hiking from Easy to Strenuous. Ten rooms have been reserved Call Doug The General Meeting is at Desert Pride Center, Palm Springs The meeting month, is the first Tuesday of the month, May 2, 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. The Center s address is 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Unit A., Palms Springs, CA.

GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS PRESIDENT BRUCE SAYS: GO TAKE A HIKE! UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Most hikes meet in front of HUNTER S Video Bar on Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, unless otherwise specified.

Please note, however, that a two dollar fee will be charged on day hikes, 4x4 outings, and moonlight hikes.

We may see lizards and other wildlife, as well as some remaining wildflowers. Our destination is the picnic tables with a fine view of Palm Springs and much of the Coachella Valley.

To facilitate participation by our out-of-town guests, we will meet at The Villa Resort outside the resort entrance.

800 feet Moderate Noon Bruce Maughan @ 760.327.

2 GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS PRESIDENT BRUCE SAYS: GO TAKE A HIKE! UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Most hikes meet in front of HUNTER S Video Bar on Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, unless otherwise specified. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch. Non-Members 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. Museum Trail, Saturday May 9:00 am Accessible from the back corner of the Palm Springs Desert Museum's north parking lot, this trail rises steeply above Palm Springs. We may see lizards and other wildlife, as well as some remaining wildflowers. Our destination is the picnic tables with a fine view of Palm Springs and much of the Coachella Valley. Note: This hike is being held as part of the Great Outdoors Palm Springs Resort/Pool Party weekend. To facilitate participation by our out-of-town guests, we will meet at The Villa Resort outside the resort entrance. Directions to the Villa can be found elsewhere in this newsletter Length: Hiking time: Elevation gain: Difficulty: Return at: Hike leader: Telescope Peak, Thursday, May 11 See Page 7 2 miles 2 hours 800 feet Moderate Noon Bruce Moonlight Hike, Sunday, May 7:30 pm See Page 11 Panorama Loop, Tuesday, May 9:00 am This hike is located in the Black Rock Canyon area of Joshua Tree National Park. The trail follows a sandy wash slowly uphill before reaching a magnificent vista point at 5,100 feet. There will be geology and plant life to explore along the way. Length: Hiking time: Elevation gain: Difficulty: Return at: Hike leader: 6 miles 5 hours 1300 feet Moderate 4:00 Bruce Deep Creek Hot Springs, Wednesday May 7:30 am Meet at Hunter s on Arenas for carpooling. Deep Creek is a natural hot springs on BLM Land, near Hesperia and Apple Valley in the high desert. It is accessed from Bowen Ranch. There are about 5 thermal pools and a creek where one can swim. One has to wade across a shin-deep creek to get to hot pools. Please note: Area is clothing optional down at the hot springs. Bring good hiking footwear and footwear for slippery rocks is recommended though barefoot is ok for mountain goats. Bring lunch, towel, lots of water, sun screen, sunglasses, hat, book or magazine to read, plus $5.00 admission fee and money to share for gas. Note This is a clothing optional area. If nudity offends you, Do Not Go! Length: Hiking time: Elevation gain: Difficulty: Return at: Hike leader: 2.5 Miles 45 minutes each way Substantial elevation difference. Light to strenuous 6:30 approximately Trip Leader: Randolph

All-Chapter Great Outdoors Cinco de Mayo Weekend, May 5-7 Palm Springs chapter members are welcome to participate in any or all of the weekend s activities, and do not need to register or pay a fee.

There will be a full day of activities on Saturday, beginning with a hike and a caravan to thrift and consignment shops, both in the morning.

After Great Outdoors booked the Villa, another group also booked rooms, and they are having a special pool party called Melt by the Pool from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a live DJ, calendar men, prizes, and some sort of goody bag upon entering (while supplies last).

All members of Great Outdoors who are staying at the Villa will receive a wristband upon checking in so that they may participate in the pool party.

3 All-Chapter Great Outdoors Cinco de Mayo Weekend, May 5-7 Palm Springs chapter members are welcome to participate in any or all of the weekend s activities, and do not need to register or pay a fee. There will be a wine and cheese meet and greet at The Villa Resort from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, although it will be a no host event for anyone not staying at the resort (i.e., you will have to pay for your drinks). There will be a full day of activities on Saturday, beginning with a hike and a caravan to thrift and consignment shops, both in the morning. There will be time Saturday afternoon to spend around the pool. After Great Outdoors booked the Villa, another group also booked rooms, and they are having a special pool party called Melt by the Pool from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a live DJ, calendar men, prizes, and some sort of goody bag upon entering (while supplies last). For more information, check out All members of Great Outdoors who are staying at the Villa will receive a wristband upon checking in so that they may participate in the pool party. In addition, Tony Nemger of the Villa has generously donated 10 wristbands that will be provided to the first 10 members of the Palm Springs chapter who call Craig Courtright at (If you leave a message, please leave an understandable telephone number.) Craig will notify you if you are one of the first 10, and he will leave a list of the names at the front desk so that you can pick up a wristband. Once the free wristbands are gone, entry to the pool party is a $10 donation. Saturday evening there will be games around the pool beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bring a CD for the Mexican hat dance and something to pin on the hot guy. There will be other games and events, all involving prizes. The evening will end with a hike to the bars. Finally, to bring the weekend to a close, there will be a pool party on Sunday hosted by the Palm Springs chapter. Details about the pool party can be found on the front page of this newsletter, and details about the weekend can be found at: Friday, May 05: - Anytime after 3 pm...registration & Check-in pm...wine and Cheese at the check-in area Saturday, May 06-9 am-1 pm...caravan to thrift and consignment stores - 9 am (return: TBD)...Hike with Palm Springs Chapter - 7 pm...slap Piñata, Mex. Hat Dance (you supply the CD), Pin the blank on the man (you supply the blank) poolside at the bar. - Evening Bar Hike...walk across street to Barracks or Sidewinders Sunday, May noon...check out - 12:30 pm...palm Springs Chapter Pool Party : Driving directions can be found on page 1

GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS Next 4x4 Sunday May 28 Have you gone out on a 4x4 trip you d like to share with our group? Please consider leading a trip for our group! We ll help organize it.

a 50 minute drive from Cathedral City) and top off our vehicles, get coffee and perhaps a quick snack. We'll then cross back over the freeway and begin our adventure on the Red Canyon Trail.

The trail initially goes through the Maniobra Valley and then follows the ridge of the canyon through the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness as it moves towards and ends at the Salt Creek Wash.

During the scout trip on 4/5/06 Gardner found a Geocache (a GPS "game") just by accident. Several of us took a group shot on the camera left in their hidden cache.

We'll see parts of the abandoned Eagle Mining Railroad along the way. The picture to the right shows a trestle that crosses the wash.

4 GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS Next 4x4 Sunday May 28 Have you gone out on a 4x4 trip you d like to share with our group? Please consider leading a trip for our group! We ll help organize it. Ed For late breaking 4x4 news, join our Yahoo Group at: When trips are announced, we try to make room for passengers on a space available basis. They usually go fast, so, sign up early when trips are announced. Ed or EdEmond@gmail.com Description: Join the Great Outdoors for another 4x4 (4 wheel drive) off road adventure. Our chapter first did a trip similar to this one on 10/2/ We will drive down the I-10 to the Chiriaco Summit exit (approx. a 50 minute drive from Cathedral City) and top off our vehicles, get coffee and perhaps a quick snack. We'll then cross back over the freeway and begin our adventure on the Red Canyon Trail. The trail is easy and contains no boulders or lots of loose rock to traverse like on some previous trips. The trail initially goes through the Maniobra Valley and then follows the ridge of the canyon through the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness as it moves towards and ends at the Salt Creek Wash. Before the end of the trail, we will turn right, descend into the canyon to explore one end of it. We'll stop for lunch. During the scout trip on 4/5/06 Gardner found a Geocache (a GPS "game") just by accident. Several of us took a group shot on the camera left in their hidden cache. They are going to be surprised when they develop the film! After lunch, we will head back to the Bradshaw Trail, turn right and follow it all the way to the Coachella Canal. We'll see parts of the abandoned Eagle Mining Railroad along the way. The picture to the right shows a trestle that crosses the wash. Due to the construction of a new 33 mile lined water canal (to replace the unlined canal), we will be forced to turn right and follow the canal until we can find a point where we can cross over. You'll be able to see the progress of this massive project ($84 million) which was front page news on 4/5/06 in the Desert Sun. If you have the book "Backcountry Adventures: Southern California" (2002 edition), this is trail # 44. The Red Canyon Trail itself is listed as 13.8 miles, 2 hours driving time and a difficulty rating of 4. A sampling of our 4x4 Beefcake

5 Painted Canyon Hike Pipes Canyon Hike Morongo Preserve Trail Re-Building and Clean-Up National Trails Day Big Morongo Preserve Morongo Valley (That s mother nature to the left.)

Telescope Peak, Death Valley National Park, Thursday, May 11 Friday /Saturday/Sunday, May 12/13/14 Telescope Peak at 11, 049 feet is the highest point in Death Valley National Park.

Thankfully, we will be climbing it from the Mahogany Flat Campground trailhead at 8,200 feet, on Friday, following an overnight at that primitive* camp, Thursday night.

Nearing the summit, you will pass through a grove of ancient bristlecone pines as well. A return to Mahogany Flat Campground for a second night is planned.

6 Telescope Peak, Death Valley National Park, Thursday, May 11 Friday /Saturday/Sunday, May 12/13/14 Telescope Peak at 11, 049 feet is the highest point in Death Valley National Park. The elevation gain from the valley floor to the summit is over 11,300 feet, making it the 4 th most extreme elevation change in the United States. Thankfully, we will be climbing it from the Mahogany Flat Campground trailhead at 8,200 feet, on Friday, following an overnight at that primitive* camp, Thursday night. It still is a strenuous 14 mile round trip hike, at high elevations, but you re rewarded with killer views in all directions, with the full length of Death Valley practically below your feet! Nearing the summit, you will pass through a grove of ancient bristlecone pines as well. A return to Mahogany Flat Campground for a second night is planned. A Saturday/Sunday continuation into Death Valley NP is optional, and on your own. Lodging, camping, and general park information can be had at: * No water, bring your own. Pit toilets. No charge, on a first come, first served basis. Plan accordingly for two nights primitive camping and hike requirements at high altitudes. The road from Charcoal Kilns to Mahogany Flat Campground is rough and steep, accessible to high clearance vehicles. Should weather/road conditions require, camping may be at Wildrose Campground, with Wildrose Peak substituted for Telescope Peak (8.4 miles R/T, with a 2000 foot elevation gain). Hiking time: 9 hours Elevation gain: 3000 feet Difficulty: strenuous Leave at: 8:00 am Friday, 5/12 from Mahogany Flat Campground, DVNP Return at: 5:00 pm Mahogany Flat Campground, DVNP Hike leader: Chris cporter220@dc.rr.com Note: There is a $20.00 vehicle entry fee to the park. A Hot Desert Nights Bingo Game Coming in June Potluck-Jacuzzi-Prizes GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS Please don t be lazy when you renew your membership. Please turn in the form with your payment WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Mike Curdes Dr. Stephen Damiani Frank Lowrie David Gray Lucien Hollingsworth Alan W. Petrucelli Roy Throndson Tony Vaninetti Articles for this newsletter should be submitted as Microsoft Word attachments via by the 15th of the month to: newsletter@dc.rr.com If you wish to purchase advertising space in The Oasis please submit your inquiries to the above address. Ads should be submitted in jpg format if possible.

7 GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS Telescope Peak, Death Valley National Park May 11Ð 14, 2006 REGISTRATION F ORM Palm Springs Chapter Deadline: May 11, 2006 Personal Information: (Please print clearly) Your Name Other Person Address City / State / Zip Tel Do you need transportation? Y N Can you provide transportation? Y N Members: $5.00 Non-members: $10.00 Note: There is a $20.00 vehicle entry fee to the park. Waiver of Liability, Medical Release and Assignment I am aware that my participation in GREAT OUTDOORS may include potentially hazardous activities and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with that knowledge and the understanding that I will use my own best judgment to avoid injury to others and myself. I agree to follow the directions of the trip leader and abide by 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 said organization 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 other person connected with GREAT OUTDOORS, INC. I hereby agree to assume full financial responsibility for any and all bills incurred by me for medical treatment as the result of my participation in the 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 (s ) / Date: Emergency Contact (s) Tel Make Checks ($5.00 or $10.00) Payable to: Great Outdoors Mail Form and Check to: Chris Porter 630 South Grenfall Rd. #4 Palm Springs, CA Questions: Trip Leader s Use Only Date: / / Check #: Amt:

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9 Palm Springs Great Outdoors Mixer with the Palm Springs Front Runners and Walkers at the Ozz Resort? Mission Creek

Outdoors Experience Program, Phase II Results We really lucked out at Phase II. Between two storms, we were able to squeeze out two beautiful days to complete our program.

At the end of the program, we walked away with 10 new Trip Leaders.

10 Outdoors Experience Program, Phase II Results We really lucked out at Phase II. Between two storms, we were able to squeeze out two beautiful days to complete our program. The recent storms left Circle X Ranch green with flowers blooming everywhere and no dust. Along the route of the disaster hike were many waterfalls to view with streams at their full potential. At the end of the program, we walked away with 10 new Trip Leaders. Here's the breakdown: Of the 13 participants who completed Phase I this year, 12 signed up for Phase II along with one other participant who had completed Phase I three years ago. Of those 13 people, two were too ill to attend and one was too busy at school to complete the weekend. The five non-members all became members of Great Outdoors between Phase I & II. The following is a list of those people, by chapter, who received Full Trip Leader Certification:! Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chris Fava Joseph Domingos Orange County/Long Beach Jay Crowley John Ruedisueli Bryan Autz Los Angeles Juan Serrano Jaime Cyr Peter Panec Torin Caffrey Menard Jaramillo Congratulations to these people and to the chapters who have gained new Trip Leaders. This year's Outdoors Experience Program produced 15 new Day-Hike Leaders, 10 new Full Trip Leaders and 5 new members. I think that's a fairly successful program! Thanks again to our devoted and hard working instructors; Mario Voce, Kendall Rabun, Wayne Winstead and Frederick Brown for their time and expertise that made this year's program such a success. Left: The Class Below: The Instructors PET SITTING BY BILL CROCKETT BILL4545_98@YAHOO.COM

11 GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS MOONLIGHT HIKE North Lykken Trail Saturday, May 8:00 pm Along the North Lykken Trail there is a trail marker that reads, This was his favorite place. We will hike this place. Length: 1 mile Hiking time: 1 hour Elevation gain: 400 feet Difficulty: easy Return: 9:30 pm Leader: Tim MAY 2 General Meeting Joseph Migliore 5-7 Cinco De Mayo The Villa 8:00 pm Page 3 6 Museum Trail 9:00 am 7 P.S. Pool Party 12:30 pm 8 Game Night 6:00 pm Telescope Peak Page 6 13 Moonlight Hike 8:00 pm 16 Panorama Loop 9:00 am Note: Bring water and a flashlight Zion National Park 24 Deep Creek Hot Springs Page 1 7:30 am GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS GAME NIGHT Monday, May 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Robin Ptacek 6300 Bolero Road Palm Springs pool tables Heated Pool and Jacuzzi 6 game tables Directions: Palm Canyon-111-to Golf Club, go left 2 blocks, turn right on Bolero to the end. Palm Springs View Estates. Go forward to end of street to club house-park on street or in lot behind clubhouse. Bring: Dish to pass Towel if you wish to use the pool/jaccuzzi Beverage GREAT OUTDOORS PALM SPRINGS MINIATURE GOLF Tuesday, May 30 Location: Boomers East Palm Canyon Cathedral City Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Cost: $7:00 Per Person Contact: Doug Miniature Golf 1:00 pm Palm Springs Core Group President Bruce Maughan Brmaughan@dc.rr.com V.P. Outings Board Representative Doug Quigley GrtOtdrsDoug@aol.com Treasurer Craig Courtright Gpsgocraig@aol.com Secretary Membership Coordinator Chris Waasdorp Thinkd6zjs@aol.com Newsletter Designer/Publisher Patrick McNeil newsletter@dc.rr.com Copy Editor Richard Cabitto rcabitto@dc.rr.com Game Night Coordinator Jay Adler Jtadler@dc.rr.com Web Site Administrator Ed Emond EdEmond@gmail.com

Great Outdoors Palm Springs PO BOX 361 Palm Springs, CA 92263 May, 2006 Address Correction Requested Great Outdoors sounds great! How do I join? Simply fill out this form and send it in. Yes.

12 Great Outdoors Palm Springs PO BOX 361 Palm Springs, CA May, 2006 Address Correction Requested 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 CATEGORIES $25 Regular $20 Senior (60 years or older) $45 Couple ($40 2 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 higher fees than it does now. I waive the right to ever lay claim for injuries I might suffer before, during or after any Great Outdoors event. My guests will agree to these principles in writing before attending events. Signature Date Send this form and check made payable to: GREAT OUTDOORS P.O. Box 361 Palm Springs CA QUESTIONS? Write us at: Thinkd6zjs@aol.com Phone:

Evening at the Ballpark

Evening at the Ballpark The www.greatoutdoors.org/ps Volume 8 Issue 5 June, 2007 Palm Springs, California Mixer @ The Spur Line 200 South Indian Ave., Palm Springs Thursday, July 12 at 5:00 pm Come have a cool drink and then