Beach hike, Pt. Reyes National Seashore

SIERRA SINGLES EVENTS

In order to participate on one of Sierra Singles' outings you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please go the National Sierra Club website for details:

http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/index.as

Note: Carpools & are "no-host" unless otherwise specified. See "Carpooling" back cover.

Jan 9 · Sat · 10:00 am · Mount Diablo Group and Sierra Singles
Mt Diablo 2B Necklace Hike. Climb above the winter fog on a moderately paced 2B hike around the mountain. Includes optional 1/2 mi walk around the Summit Interpretive Trail following the hike. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $10 parking fee. Bring: lunch, liquids, warm clothing, and boots are strongly recommended because there is some steep downhill with loose rocks. Meet: 10:00am at Juniper Campground in Mt. Diablo State Park. Directions: Take Hwy 680 to the Diablo Rd exit in Danville. Go east toward Mt Diablo and watch for the park entrance on the left. Juniper Campground has a big parking lot to the left of the road close to the top of the mountain. Carpool: Leader at Walnut Creek BART 9:00am; no-host carpool at Rockridge BART at 8:30am. Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley [at] lbl [dot] gov (preferred).

Jan 17 · Sun · 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm · Sierra Singles
Potluck/Discussion Group - Monthly Social Event. Join the Sierra Club monthly potluck dinner and social gathering for some good food and lively discussion about relationships or topics of your choice, Sundays, from 6-9 in Berkeley. Bring some food for about 6 to share. We usually eat from 6-7 and discuss items of participant's interest from 7-9 or longer.The age of participants usually ranges from 40-65 but everbody is welcome. We can all learn from each other. We meet at the rear of the Berkeley Unitarian Church on 1924 Cedar St.and Bonita, two blocks west of the Shattuck Ave. Andronicos in North Berkeley and one block east of M.L.King Jr. Way on Cedar. Once at the small church, signs will point out the way. A $3 donation is requested to defray the rental costs. Leader: Victor (510)644-0427. Reservations not needed. Look forward to seeing you there.

Jan 18 · Mon · 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm · Sierra Singles and Jewish Singles Hiking Club
Strawberry Canyon Canine-Friendly Hike, East Bay 2B. Let us celebrate Martin Luther King’s Birthday by walking around the hills of the Berkeley Campus. The hike at the most is only five miles, but there are one or two steep hills. There will be an optional dinner stop afterwards. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Water. Meet: At the corner of University & Oxford in Berkeley. . Directions: Directions: Take Hwy 80 & exit onto University Ave, go straight until you hit the campus. PARKING METERS ARE NOT ENFORCED THAT DAY! Meeting point is walking distance to the Downtown Berkeley Bart Station. Leader: Julia Cordell, (510) 964-1467, or jxcordell [at] hotmail [dot] com.

Feb 21 · Sun · 10:00 am · Mount Diablo Group and Sierra Singles
Eagle Peak and Mt Diablo Falls 2C Hike. Climb Eagle Peak(2369 ft) from the wild north side and return via Donner and Back canyons on a moderately paced but strenuous 9+ mi loop. Be prepared for cold winds, mud, and poison oak. Return to cars approx 5:30pm. Optional dinner stop after hike. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $6 Parking fee. Bring: lunch, liquids (the equivalent of 2 liters of water), and warm clothing. Park rules prohibit alcoholic beverages. There are no potable water sources on the route. Meet: 10:00am at the Mitchell Canyon staging area in Mt Diablo State Park. Directions: Take Hwy 24 to Walnut Creek, Hwy 680 North and exit on Ygnacio Valley Rd. Turn right on Ygnacio Valley Rd. and continue 8 mi to Pine Hollow Rd. Go right on Pine Hollow approx 1 mi to Mitchell Canyon Rd. Go right on Mitchell Canyon to park entrance. Carpool: Leader at Walnut Creek BART 9:15am; no-host carpool at Rockridge BART 9:00am. Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley [at] lbl [dot] gov (preferred).

Feb 26 · Fri through Feb 28 · Sun · Sierra Singles
Winter in the Central Sierra Ski Trip. Beginner and Advanced Beginner* Spend a weekend in a nice Sierra Cabin with all kinds of amenities including a hot tub. In addition to cabin activities such as playing cards or games, reading a book, or just relaxing on the deck in the pines, you can sled down a hill (Leland Meadows), go ice skating (Long Barn Ice Rink), explore the area with snow shoes, do downhill skiing at Dodge Ridge, or cross country skiing at the nearby National Forest. After the day's activities, we meet at the cabin about 5 PM for happy hour and a nap or soak in the hot tub or just relax. Equipment can be rented in the Bay Area or up at each activity center. I will be bringing my service animal, Rhubarb, a loving black lab mix. Please send your check for $90, made out to Sierra Singles, to Joe Schmidt 3336-2 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-3413. Be sure to include NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL please! * The definition of an advanced beginner is a skier in good condition who have learned the basics of the diagonal stride on the flats and on easy hills. . Cancellation: No refunds after Friday, February 19th unless a replacement is found. Cost: Ninety dollars ($90.) covers two nights accommodations; two breakfasts and two lunch fix'ins and one dinner. Every Participant will get their own bed and rooms will be shared by same sex. Bring: A list will be provided to participants. Meet: Lucille's Cabin in the Sonora Pass Area (for location, go to google and enter Lucille's Cabin. For the area, go to www.thegreatunfenced.com. Directions: Specific directions will be provided. Carpool: Will be encouraged and facilitated. Leader: Joseph A. Schmidt, (650) 592-1458, or josephaschmidt [at] att [dot] net.

Feb 28 · Sun · 10:00 am · Mount Diablo Group and Sierra Singles
Beginner Hike 1A. Join leader, Diane Smith, on this 1A hike in the Shell Ridge Open Space, Walnut Creek. This is the first in a series of three beginner hikes. We will walk about 5 miles and climb a few hills (including one steep downhill section), while learning about places to hike, proper clothing and equipment, safety and other hiking skills. Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Be prepared for mud. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Water, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, sun hat, hiking poles (only if you already have them). Meet: End of Marshall Drive, Walnut Creek. Directions: From Highway 24 take Ygnacio Valley Road, make right on Homestead Avenue, make left on Marshall Drive. Leader: Diane Smith, (925) 935-2869, or mountainmama [at] gmail [dot] com (preferred).

Notes:

Hike distance: 1 = up to 6 miles, 2 = 6 to 10 miles, 3 = 10 to 15 miles, 4 = over 16 miles

Elevation gain: A = up to 1,000 ft, B = 1,000 to 2,000 ft, C = 2,000 to 3,000 ft, D = over 3,000 ft

A "2B" hike is one that is between 6 to 10 miles in length, and has an elevation gain of 1,000 to 2,000 feet

SIN (Standard Information Notes): 1 = name, 2 = address, 3 = home or work phone, 4 = email address (if any), 5 = time you can leave, 6 = whether a driver or rider (if driver, how many people with gear can you carry?), 7 = level of experience for the activity, 8 = special medical or dietary requirements, 9 = check payable to "Sierra Singles", 10 = SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope)