The Oasis. Welcome New Members Aaw H-all. The pool was quite refreshing!

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1 The Oasis Volume 3, Issue 9 June 2002 A. The monthly meeting location is ) at Tomboyz Cafe 214 E. Arenas Rd. Palm Springs The meeting is the first Tuesday of the month 4 June from 7:00-8:00 PM for social hour and the meeting from 8:00-9:00 PM. 10% discount to members. The Annual BBQ on 5 May for Cinco De Mayo was a great time with perfect swimming weather. Many thanks to our hosts Cliff Wilderman and Michael Nash. Thanks to our chefs Jimmy Dunlap, Norman Kerewsky and Jim Huot for the great hamburgers and chicken. The many others that made this event successful are Don Adams, Chris Waasdorp, Jack Wong and Craig Courtright. Hope to see you all at the end of summer! The pool was quite refreshing! Welcome New Members Aaw H-all Moje Ma urice Mi-vtwo Awthowu Ada CooiR, Michaeljenziritza Great Outdoors Corporate Board presents: Whitewater Jamboree Lake Isabella / Kern River June We'll be camping in Live Oak Group Camp that is just across the highway from Lake Isabella and a few miles from Kernville Gateway to the Sierra. The campground has fire rings, BBQs and showers. Kerrville is a village with quaint shops for browsing and a variety of fine and casual restaurants. The weather should be warm, but not too hot just right for playing in lake and river. Bring your bathing suit, inner tube, boat, wave runner, and kayak. Boats, kayaks and wave runners are available for rent nearby our campground. Don't forget your hiking boots, as we'll be taking trails off into the wilderness. Also available in the area are fishing, golfing, biking, rock climbing and much more even panning for gold. As always, parking is severely limited. Please carpool. There is parking for RVs but they are limited to 31 feet. Second vehicle must park in the overflow lot. Driving Directions: From Palm Springs: I-10 west to I-215 north to 1-15 north to CA 138 to CA 14 (towards Mohave) to CA 178. Trip notes and registration forms will be available at the Monthly General Meeting or call Jimmy Dunlap at or twojimz@aol. The Oasis

2 UPCOMING EVENTS Covington Loop Trail-12 June at 9:00 AM This hike is located in the western part of Joshua Tree National Park. The hike makes a loop past some of the largest Joshua Trees in the park, offering a variety of high desert vegetation and terrain. There is some rock scrambling (easy) required during the middle portion of the hike. Length: 6 miles Hiking Time: 4 hours Elevation Gain: 400 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Return at 3:00 PM. Contact Doug Quigley at for further information. Lost Horse Mine Trail-16 June at 9:00 AM This hike is located in Joshua Tree National Park. The trail leads to an abandoned gold mine while which operated from the 1890's to The scenery is spectacular, ranging from vistas of the low desert (Colorado Desert) to vistas of the high desert ( Mojave Desert). Length: 4 miles Hiking Time: 3 hours Elevation Gain: 600 ft. Difficulty: Easy Return at 2:00 PM. There is a $10 per vehicle admission fee into the park.. Contact Dwayne Hannon at for further information. Saddle Junction Loop-22 June at 8:00 AM This hike starts at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The trail leads through pine forests and along the grassy meadows of Round Valley before opening into drop dead views of the surrounding areas. Length: 12 miles Hiking Time: 7 hours Elevation Gain: 3000 ft. Difficulty: Strenuous Return at 5:30 PM. Contact Tim Carey at for further information. Note: All hikes will meet at Tomboyz Café on Arenas Road at 9:00 AM (except Saddle Junction Loop at 8:00 AM) for carpooling arrangements. Bring plenty of water and snack/lunch. The Oasis a GAME NIGHT Date: Thursday 20 June Time: 6:30-9:00 pm Where: Rick Opler's 933 W. Chino Canyon Rd. Palm Springs, CA BYOE ( Bring Your Own Eats) and beverages. Contact Rick at The next Moon Light Hike is SUNDAY, 23 JUNE at 7:00 PM. Hike the PS Desert Museum Trail. Length: 2.0 Miles Hiking Time: 2 Hours Elevation Gain: Hike is up until group wants to stop. Difficulty: Moderate plus We will meet on the front steps of the Palm Springs Desert Museum, 7:00 PM. The address is 101 Museum Drive. Contact Carroll at or Bob at for further information. 5th Annual Russian River Camping, Cabins...Lots More July 24-28, 2002 Get ready for one of GO's favorite destinations: Fifes, a rustic all-gay resort nestled among fifteen acres of redwoods, creeks, trails and rolling meadows. There's tentcamping and cabins; you can swim, play volleyball, canoe, dine, ride horseback and lots more. This is "camping light" with our tents on a plush lawn. Showers, coffee shops and a 24-hour Safeway are all within walking distance. There are so many nearby attractions a redwood preserve, Goat Rock State Park, Bodega Bay (home to Hitchcock's The Birds), wineries, natural hot spring mineral baths, a petrified forest, redwoods...and lots more. This trip gets bigger every year, so plan now! For info or trip notes, contact Joe or Marty at or hocuspocus@msn.com HIKING TIP As summer wanes, remember to always bring an extra set of clothing with you on your adventures. Store it in your backpack or the trunk of your car. You never know when an unexpected rainstorm will blow in while you're out on the trail or you'll have the chance to jump off rocks into a clear creek below. Enjoy your outing without worrying about spending the rest of day in sopping wet clothes.

3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS -PALM SPRINGS June July August Deep Creek Day Trip General Meeting Tomboyz Café Day Hike Covington Loop Trail Day Hike Lost Horse Mine Trail Game Night at Rick Opler' s Day Hike Saddle Junction Loop Moon Light Hike Desert Museum Trail White Water Jamboree/Lake Isabella GO corporate event General Meeting Tomboyz Café General Meeting Tomboyz Cafe Moon Light Hike- C.V. Preserve Idyllwild Car Camp Jazz in the Pines Don't forget this exciting event! Deep Creek Day Trip Natural Day Spa Tuesday, 4 June at 7:30 AM. Leave Tomboyz Café on Arenas Road at 7:30 AM, spend about 6 hours and leave Deep Creek at 4:30 PM. Return about 6:30 PM Deep Creek is a natural hot springs on Bowen Ranch, a 350 acre easy-going naturist parcel surrounded by BLM land in the picturesque high desert near Hesperia, CA. It is a 2-hour drive from Palm Springs. There are 4 or 5 hot pools ranging in temps from the upper 90's to the low 100's. At this time of year the creek-which is more like a small rivershould be swimable. To go from hot spring to cool creek is a delight beyond words. Contact Randolph Maxted at Great Outdoors Calendar of Upcoming Events All are Car Camas. unless specified CHPT DATE EVENT LEADER LA 6/13-17 GRAND CANYON RV &TENT LOU: SB/VC 6/14-16 SAGE HILL & WINE TASTING BRIAN: IE 6/14-17 LAKE HAVASU WAYNE: LA 6/22-30 GREAT OUTDOORS KICKOFF WEEK ACTIVITIES JOE MARTY: ALL CHPT 6/27-30 WHITE WATER JAMBOREE 2002: LAKE ISABELLA CHARLOTTE: OC/LB 6/28-30 BACKPACKING: BEGINNER: High Sierra ROB July SB/VC 7/11-14 REFUGIO BEACH CHARLOTTE: OC/LB 7/17-21 BACKPACKING: WEST SIERRA TRAIL BOB LA 7/20-21 BACKPACKING 101-B: TAMARACK VALLEY/SAN.7ACINTO TIMOTHY: IE 7/19-21 BIG BEAR: Serrano Evening Star Grant: LA 7/24-27 RUSSIAN RIVER (Fife's) JOE MARTY: August SB/VC 8/02-04 SANTA CRUZ ISLAND BRAD: OC/LB 8/07-14 BACKPACKING: High Sierra/METEOR SHOWER ROB LA 8/08-11 JUNE LAKE (MAMMOTH AREA) LOU: LA 8/16-18 BACKPACKING 101-C: DRY LAKE/Mt. SAN GORGONIO TIMOTHY: PS-IE 8/23-25 IDYLLWILD LA-SB/VC 8/29-9/2 Pfeiffer BIG SUR Car Camp P S: JIMMY: E: WAYNE: The Oasis

4 Idyllwild County Park Camp Out Palm Springs and Inland Empire Chapters August 23-25, 2002 Jazz in the Pines By August most of us will be more than happy to escape the heat to the cool pine forests of Idyllwild. The village is a little over 5,000 ft. in the San Jacinto Mountains with warm days and cool nights. The campground is nestled in the pine forest within walking distance of the village where you will find many quaint shops, a hardware store, a grocery store, fresh bakeries and restaurants. Amenities: We have 9 campsites that can accommodate up to 3 tents each, with a maximum of 6 people per site. Restrooms and pay showers are within walking distance. Each campsite has fresh water. Please bring a bundle of firewood. Firewood is available for $5.00 per bundle if you wish to purchase at the campground. Activities: Friday on your own with a campfire in the evening. On Saturday there will be a day hike scheduled for 10:00 A.M. and afternoon tea at 4:00 P.M. The traditional potluck will be at 6:00 P.M. and evening campfire. Prepare your favorite dish to feed 4-6 people. Jazz Festival: Those that wish to attend the Jazz Festival on Saturday and/or Sunday may purchase tickets on line at or by calling Presale for tickets until 1 August is $30 per day. After 1 August admission is $35 per day and must be purchased at the gate. The festival is held at the Idyllwild Arts. To avoid a parking fee, free shuttles run from the center of the village. RVs: YOU MUST CONTACT Jimmy Dunlap at PRIOR to sending in your reservation. 5 sites can accommodate a trailer or RV. Even though the park specifies 30 ft. maximum, the sites are small and will require some experienced maneuvers to get in. I would not recommend a 30 ft. vehicle. However, additional campsites, 84-95, are easily accessible and require you to make your own reservation by calling (Park). There are no hookups or a dump station. The closest dump station is in Hemet for a small fee. Pets: Dogs are allowed for $2.00 per day, which must be paid upon entry. Parking: Only 2 vehicles per campsite are allowed. Additional vehicles must park in the overflow lot at an additional $2.00 per day. Carpooling is encouraged. Parking is on a first come basis. Check in/check out time is 2:00 P.M. Cancellation Policy: No refunds after 12 August. Directions: From LA take I-10 E to Banning and exit Hwy. 243 to Idyllwild. Go through Idyllwild and turn right on Riv. Co. Playground Road. This will take you to the campground entrance. From Palm Springs take Hwy. 74 in Palm Desert to Hwy 243. Before reaching town, turn left on Riv. Co. Playground Road and follow to the campground.

5 Registration Form: Idyllwild Car Camp - PS and IE Chapters August 23-25, 2002 PERSONAL INFORMATION YOUR NAME Great Outdoors Member? (Y/N): OTHER PERSON Great Outdoors Member? (Y/N): ADDRESS CITY / STATE I ZIP PHONE# If Yes, Chapter: If Yes, Chapter: Do you need transportation? Y N REGISTRATION FEES: Can you provide transportation? Y N Members Nonmembers $25.00 $35.00 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 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 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 Date Emergency Contact Phone Relationship Health Insurance Policy # May photos of you be used in GO Newsletter? YES NO Other Persons Signature Date Emergency Contact Phone Relationship Health Insurance Policy # May photos of you be used in GO Newsletter? YES NO Make Checks Payable to: Great Outdoors Mail Form and Check to: Trip Leader's Use Only Jimmy Dunlap Date: / / Melrose Drive Check #: Amt: Cathedral City, CA Questions: Jimmy or twojimz@aol.com

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7 President's Message September will be our 4 year anniversary as a Great Outdoors Chapter. We've lost members and gained members. I would 1 like to acknowledge 22 members that were instrumental in forming our chapter as an official chapter of the Great Outdoors. I would like to thank the following members who have been here since the beginning, planning and attending events, keeping our chapter exciting and active. Thanks to Joe Fuchs, Ron Qwan and Bill Shedd, Tim Carey, Jimmy Dunlap and Jim Huot, Steve Bower, Greg Loring and Fred Holbert, Roger Gray, Frank Chesek, Michael Silver and Norm Anderson. Let's give them a big thanks. Craig Courtright, President Palms Spring Chapter Cooking with Chef Craig Ingredients: Many times we have forgotten to bring along some of our kitchen equipment. So with that in mind here are some potato recipes that will get you through it all. Potato and Carrot Foil Packs I forgot my skillet! Place one layer of sliced potatoes on tin foil, add one layer of sliced onions and then grated cheese. Add more potatoes onions and then another layer of potatoes. Cover with tin foil and seal the edges. Place on medium hot grill and turn frequently. Should be done in 1/2 hour. Servings: varies Preparation Time 1 hr. Next month more on potatoes 1 bag "petite" red potatoes t rict t ict ict t 1 small bag "baby" carrots 1 small onion, chopped Margarine or butter Chili powder Instructions: Wash potatoes and cut in halves or quarters depending on size. Lay out as many pieces of aluminum foil as needed (2-4). Put potatoes, carrots, onions and margarine slices on top of foil. Sprinkle with chili powder and wrap/fold foil. Cook on the grill for about minutes, until tender. Servings: 2-4 Preparation Time 15 min. Potato Scallops I forgot the baking dish! Ingredients: 3-4 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1-2 medium onions, sliced 1/8 inch thick 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Salt and pepper Other seasoning, to taste Instructions: Wipe your tin foil with oil to prevent sticking. Palms Springs Core Group President Craig Courtright Gpsgocraig@aol.com VP of Outings Doug Quigley GrtOtdrsdoug@aol.com Treasurer Roger Gray rgray92264@aol.com Newsletter Designer/Publisher Secretary Jimmy Dunlap TwoJimz@aol.com Board Representative Steve Finley Steve512@ prodigy.net Membership Coordinator Bob Skinner Bobslaca@aol.com Copy Editor Norman Kerewsky Nkerew@juno.com Game Night Coordinator Jim Long & Gene Roddenbuck Web Site Administrator Jack Wong Jkwong@pol.net The Oasis

8 Q444 Milego.si ifese4v4 /mat How /;),:".2 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) $100 FRIENDS OF GREAT OUTDOORS includes T-shirt and two free outings 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 92263